20 Mar 2026 08:17:23
Just wish to clarify my post re Skov being dropped was not meant as slagging him off or criticism but to show it's not just us Rangers fans who are disappointed by him. And it's not based on form of 7 poor games for us. He hasn't been in their squad since September, only playing one of their qualifiers and wasn't in their squad before it going back to March last year. In fact looking at his stats before that he was only being used as a substitute in their previous campaigns though featured so it wasn't down to injuries.
So concerns over his form and performance have been far longer than just a couple of months, or do the Denmark managers also not really understand his position / style of play either. Had hoped getting back in the squad would have been a real motivation to make an impact but if it isn't then is it wrong to question what will and is he worth it? Has he lost the spark he once had like others have before, and can he get it back?
20 Mar 2026 08:40:42
Kaiser, thanks for the clarification.
What I will add is, of course, that he has not been called up after not playing.
His move to Wolfsburg has seriously hammered his international career.
Couple that with Gustav Isaksen being the preferred option recently.
20 Mar 2026 08:45:36
On current form, I doubt he makes any national team squad.
20 Mar 2026 08:56:23
Kaiser, I don't think anyone can argue he isn't playing as well as we would want or even as we expected. The fact he wasn't called up to his national team would possibly support that. I suspect he wasn't in previous squads as he wasn't getting any game time, and unlike Scotland, Denmark probably have a larger pool of players to choose from.
My problem with it is that it is used as a means to criticise our player at a time when he is struggling a little and needs our support. Yet, despite those struggles, his stats are still reasonable. I still hope he does regain his form of the past, as if those stats are from him playing poorly, then what will they be like if he does start to perform?
So, will being dropped from the national squad be a motivation to get back in so his form may improve? However, I think the drop in form is due to lack of game time over the last year and a resultant drop in confidence.
Fans being on his back at games won't help with that, whether it is understandable or not.
His move to Wolfsburg didn't work out, but immediately prior to that his time at Brugge was successful. How many times have players gone to a club and it hasn't worked out for so many reasons? Perhaps we just need to give him a bit more time to settle here and get back up to speed.
But yes, it is okay to ask the questions (not that my permission is needed). My worry is that this leads to frustration in the stadium when he doesn't perform as fans think he should.
20 Mar 2026 09:22:12
It certainly has, Aphelion. However, his international struggles also go back before his move there and before Gustav's rise. And, it's not so much about backing him while he's here, Angus, which I agree we should be better at, but concern about whether we should pursue it further, even if he does manage to have 8 good games.
He wouldn't be the first young star for their country to fade in their mid 20s, for whatever reason, and not regain it. Not saying it's the same problems, but look at Dele Alli who's just been released from Como.
20 Mar 2026 09:33:24
For me, you don't sign a Skov Olsen type of player on loan hoping he rediscovers past form.
You sign that level of player to drive you onto titles and cups.
That's why for me it was a strange signing.
The same as offering Souttar a new contract then dropping him.
20 Mar 2026 09:35:06
Kaiser, I agree that there are many examples of that.
Personally, I feel it is a serious drop in confidence due to a bad move.
I will add that Andreas, unfortunately, has never been a guaranteed starter for Denmark, due to having players in front of him at various stages.
Due to the formation used, he has had Daniel Wass, Robert Skov, and Christian Eriksen.
Wing-backs - Rasmus Kristensen and Joakim Maelle.
Now, no one can defend his poor performances, and he doesn't yet deserve a recall to the set up, but he should have our support and patience.
Everyone knows my opinion on the future of the player, but I do feel that hounding players out after 7 matches is exactly the reason we will struggle to attract certain talent.
20 Mar 2026 11:23:08
I'm sorry, but again, McCosit, Cooper, Gazza, Ferguson. Big Amo got it big-style, constantly.
I've said before, he's human, and he's watched his world crumble, yet he's playing in a team that millions would love to play for. Their mentality isn't in tune with his, I'm afraid. We are looking to win the league, he is wondering what's next.
If he is blinding, he would be getting embraced; he's not, so he is getting criticised. It is up to the coach, the club, with perhaps the help of a sports psychologist, to get his head straight. Play with no fear, and brush off the criticism. ??
20 Mar 2026 11:52:47
I have always said that if we get the Olsen from Brugge, then we are getting a bargain, but so far he looks a shadow of that player. Agreed with the confidence thing, Aphe, and his failed move, but he has 2 months left to show something. As it stands, regardless of what he has done prior, he needs to show he is worth that kind of outlay in his remaining games.
If he doesn't, he shouldn't be signed, but I haven't seen anyone hounding him out, just questioning his performances, which is again allowed and understandable, as you have even agreed with.
20 Mar 2026 13:44:18
Windy was the difference then; we were winning trophies. Don't think it was constant with any of them. Yes, players will expect grief when they do something wrong, but if you are already playing poorly and your confidence is shot, it might stop you doing the difficult things which you would normally do when you are 100% on it.
Hence, the backwards passing, not taking men on, etc.
EHL's article the other day might explain some of it. He has been out for a year, and his conditioning will be worse than the others, so does he need to get that back before he performs? That would be pre-season. A risk to buy on that basis, but the club might decide it is a good risk.
20 Mar 2026 14:10:47
Hes done nothing to warrant an 8 or 9 million pond move mate, be as well. sending him to the bookies or have him make the brews.