New Footie season - 2018/2019

[rmcin626]

No change after tonight’s games, good to bounce back with a convincing win.

[Marco]

Yeah, excellent win for you guys, at a difficult ground, and also with Defoe scoring and others, which proves that there's life beyond Morelos!

I was pretty sure you'd win, as Gerrard usually ensures that the team bounces back from defeats, so credit to the Rangers players and him for that. It's draws against the 'diddy teams' that have done for you this season. Cut that out, and who knows what might happen?

I was right that Weah would be influential in our match against St Mirren, as he scored the opener, and which for a long spell looked like it would prove to be the winner, that is until Christie struck to make it 0-2! Oh how we've missed that lad, as he brings much needed verve and impetus to our midfield...

Anyway, we're getting all our 'big guns' back now from injury, which augurs well for the important games ahead, as Benkovic also made an appearance tonight, so we'll not miss Boyata being out injured now for the rest of the season, and Tierney's ok after Sunday. He was just rested tonight.

Just need to give Tierney, Rogic, Ntcham, Benkovic and Christie some game time now (plus Weah, who was superb tonight), to get them match fit, and we'll see if it's good enough, coupled with the rest, to take us to the treble-treble!

Marco.

[rmcin626]

Yeah, excellent win for you guys, at a difficult ground, and also with Defoe scoring and others, which proves that there's life beyond Morelos!

I was pretty sure you'd win, as Gerrard usually ensures that the team bounces back from defeats, so credit to the Rangers players and him for that. It's draws against the 'diddy teams' that have done for you this season. Cut that out, and who knows what might happen?

I was right that Weah would be influential in our match against St Mirren, as he scored the opener, and which for a long spell looked like it would prove to be the winner, that is until Christie struck to make it 0-2! Oh how we've missed that lad, as he brings much needed verve and impetus to our midfield...

Anyway, we're getting all our 'big guns' back now from injury, which augurs well for the important games ahead, as Benkovic also made an appearance tonight, so we'll not miss Boyata being out injured now for the rest of the season, and Tierney's ok after Sunday. He was just rested tonight.

Just need to give Tierney, Rogic, Ntcham, Benkovic and Christie some game time now (plus Weah, who was superb tonight), to get them match fit, and we'll see if it's good enough, coupled with the rest, to take us to the treble-treble!

Marco.

You’re probably right Marco about Ibrox being a difficult ground, Defoe will score goals when he plays and talking to a few people who were at the game, it was the best performance for awhile. I did watch the first half of the Celtic game which was Celtic and would have been a bit more comfortable if they hadn’t missed a penalty.

[Marco]

Yeah, Weah should've taken the penalty, not Ntcham, as he missed his last one, and Weah was confident and on fire. I expected it to be a tough game, just like it was against Dundee, with packed defences and teams battling for their lives. They're tricky games to win. When Christie came on, however, he made all the difference!

Defoe probably needs a run of games to get properly match fit, so he should get that chance now Morelos is suspended. However, you're going to miss Kent soon for a couple of games, so it'll be interesting to see what impact the loss of his creativity has on the team. Rangers were excellent though, in the first half, and if you can maintain that level until the end of the season, you'll definitely secure second place in the league

Marco.

[Marco]

Brown, and even Gerrard, now facing bans after Sunday's shenanigans: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47814450

Marco.

[struth]

Brown, and even Gerrard, now facing bans after Sunday's shenanigans: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47814450

Marco.

Power of the media I guess.

[rmcin626]

Power of the media I guess.

And the police

[Marco]

For me, both deserve it, especially Brown. I really don't condone his actions, despite folks saying 'it's all part of the game', setting out to deliberately wind up an opponent. To an extent, yes, but Brown took it way too far, and I don't like the precedent it sets, in terms of inciting both sets of fans, as behaviour at grounds currently is bad enough - and the potential reprisals of what's likely to happen now in the next game at Ibrox.

Marco.

[struth]

not overly keen on the gagging of managers re refs, within limits of course. I dont feel they should just be able to coast through poor performances without any criticism. as I say, it depends of what he said, and if it was between the 2 then it really shows how pathetic the game has become.
Tiny Wharton would have sorted it on spot;mind you the players wouldnt misbehave in one of his games.... he would have paid them a visit and the players knew it.
Players were tough but honest and fair then. you wouldnt see the likes of Greig or Auld feigning injury to get a fellow pro sent off.

[Marco]

I agree with all of that, but I can't condone the actions of Morelos in any way whatsoever. If he hadn't swung his arm in Brown's direction, it wouldn't have given Brown the opportunity to play act. Regardless of any provocation, you need to keep your hands (and arms) to yourself!

Marco.