Footie season 2019/2020

[struth]

It's all about survival for the wee teams, Granty... We've been subjected to the same, and you can't blame them. Rangers are looking a bit flat though, and for me you'll have to up the gears a bit if you're going to take all three points on Sunday against a Hearts team who are starting to get their act together...

Watched the first half of the Celtic game last night, as I'd recorded it as I was out, and then went to bed. Superb goal from Edouard, made by Frimpong. Going to watch the second half in a mo, when I have breakfast

So pleased that Griffo is back fit, in the team and scoring goals!

Plus he brings so much to the team with his skill and accurate delivery from set plays. Having him now available for selection is going to make a BIG difference to us and our chances of winning the league, trust me And if Kimala produces the goods, that'll be icing on the cake... Even accounting for injuries, we've now got a really strong squad to compete in all the remaining competitions.

Even when the likes of Christie, Forrest and Elyounoussi come back from injury, I hope that Lenny continues playing with two strikers at grounds such as Kilmarnock, on artificial pitches, as I think that having two strikers on tight pitches like that creates more space for our wingers/wingbacks to do damage, and that's also how I think we should play in away games, against the likes of Livingston, where we've often struggled.

Plus, now we have the players to do it, it's good to switch systems and keep opposing managers guessing as to what the team lineup and tactics will be! Ok, off now to make my coffee and toast

More later....

Marco.

your lucky to have midfielders who can score from distance. Gers have not had such a player for years really.

[Marco]

Indeed, and that's why I think you need to sign someone like that before the window closes, and possibly another backup striker, as Morelos' disciplinary record is starting to look more like last season again. How many more suspensions is he liable to pick up before the season ends? And Rangers struggle to score goals without him. For me, right now, Celtic have a much stronger squad than Rangers, and thus are better prepared for coping with injuries to key players.

You can argue about who's got the strongest starting 11, but for me there's no argument about who could put out the two strongest teams from the players available in their respective squads. And so if Gerrard doesn't add to his squad in the January transfer window, and addresses the shortfalls I've outlined above, I think that would be a mistake that could potentially cost Rangers the title.

Marco.

[struth]

Indeed, and that's why I think you need to sign someone like that before the window closes, and possibly another backup striker, as Morelos' disciplinary record is starting to look more like last season again. How many more suspensions is he liable to get before the season ends? And Rangers struggle to score goals without him. For me, right now, Celtic have a much stronger squad than Rangers, and thus are better prepared for coping with injuries to key players.

You can argue about who's got the strongest starting 11, but for me there's no argument about who could put out the two strongest teams from the players available in their respective squads. And so if Gerrard doesn't add to his squad in the January transfer window, and addresses the shortfalls I've outlined above. I think that would be a mistake that could potentially cost Rangers the title.

Marco.

yup, me too...obviously it all depends on form and injury lists but we need another 2 quality signings in; not squad players

[Marco]

Indeed. Is there any more money left in the kitty though, short of selling someone?

Marco.

[struth]

Indeed. Is there any more money left in the kitty though, short of selling someone?

Marco.

sure it could be found but it wont be. unless they can bring in the lad from Stoke.. Campbell

[Marco]

Well, for me, it'll need to be found from somewhere, as Celtic spending another £6m during this transfer window is definitely a statement of intent.

Marco.

[struth]

We are closing the gap, but folk have to accept it takes time.. Money doesn't grow on trees. Too much panic about a 9 and 10 for me. Not taking anything away from Celts as its a great achievement but we were not around for most of it so we shouldnt be too bothered personally.
I accept im maybe the only one who thins that way, but im more interested in bthe growth of the club. We have someof the best young players around who are being tutored in a superb enviornment. I'd rather see some of them play.

[Marco]

Not taking anything away from Celts as its a great achievement but we were not around for most of it so we shouldnt be too bothered personally.

But by making that statement you're trying to

I could say that you only had yourselves to blame by overspending and going bankrupt to get the 9 you achieved! Plus, even if we don't get another 9-in-a-row, or 10. A 9 and an 8 will still be better than one 9!

Seriously though, I applaud and agree with your longterm development strategy.

Marco.

[struth]

But by making that statement you're trying to

I could say that you only had yourselves to blame by overspending to get the 9 you achieved! Plus, even if we don't get another 9-in-a-row. A 9 and an 8 will still be better than one nine!

Seriously though, I applaud and agree with your longterm development strategy.

Marco.

alas you dont get it... this is not a game of table tennis

[Marco]

Lol - enlighten me then to what I don't 'get'?

Marco.