daver Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Maybe we will by then? Entirely possible that McHugh will be back, Lucas may be fit and if rumours and massive hints are to be believed, Pearson might be back. I need to believe that the ineffectual pairing of Lasley and Clay is only being deployed out of necessity. I'm hoping for an improved midfield in January and liked the look of McHugh before his injury but he did play in that league cup game against Rangers when our midfield was totally overrun. I know that was our first competitive match and almost like a pre - season game but it's likely that this cup game could be McHugh's first game since early August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 More likely to get pumped in both games. Aside from the marvellous 2 performances in the play offs we usually roll over against them. Can't honestly see any different happening this season. We've huffed and puffed and blew nobody's house down so far this season. At least we make a few quid from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 All depends on ours (McGhees) mentality in the games. Will he play to OUR strengths or will we try and I say try to combat their strengths. Play it like a cup tie, right in their face at high tempo then we will have a chance. Sit back and play deep, defensive with 5 in the middle allowing them all the ball to hit on the counter then we won't have a chance in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 I hope the usual suspects within our squad dont start coming out with"its been too long since the club won something and the fans deserve better" or bringing up the 91 team.i hope we just stay focused and go to ibrox and get into that shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I think you will be disappointed. All the usual soundbites will be trotted out - there's no reason though why that should prevent us getting tore right into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 http://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/sport/football/motherwell-fc/mcghee-upbeat-about-tough-rangers-draw-1-4305299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 They were absolutely diabolical tonight, no reason why we can't go there and win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 They were absolutely diabolical tonight, no reason why we can't go there and win. Indeed. I thought Hearts were excellent. Harried and chased everything. Won literally every tackle and should've had a penalty. Sadly, at the moment, we don't have the players who can play with that level of energy and intensity. That boy cleared yet another one of the line tonight also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 http://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/sport/football/motherwell-fc/mcghee-upbeat-about-tough-rangers-draw-1-4305299 So much for the local paper supporting the local team, tough draw my arse they are pish as tonights result confirms, show them no respect and get right in their faces and we will win. coyw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 That's not exactly true though, is it? We've reached two cup finals and numerous semi finals since then, which I would class as doing well in cups. We have reached finals/semi finals, however, no one members the gallant losers, or the semi-final also rans. I hope they can prove me wrong this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 They were absolutely diabolical tonight, no reason why we can't go there and win. There's one good reason. We aren't Hearts. Rangers lost 2-0, we lost 3-0 on the same ground to the same team. I don't think Rangers are very good. When I saw Hearts play us I knew they would beat Rangers because they were really pretty good against us. However we are lacking in perhaps the most crucial area on the field, central midfield, and Rangers, while not hugely better than us, have better players and more options. We'll see how Aberdeen do at Ibrox at the weekend. There is definitely a bit of pressure on Warbuton and team at the moment, if they lose that pressure will only increase, but if they win they will take a lot of confidence. The game after that is Hearts again and they also have matches away to St. Johnstone and Accies. The lead up to the winter break could see Rangers pull away in 2nd or fall right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Either outcome could see them bring in a number of new players in January. How good they are remains to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I don't think they can afford to bring in a number of players unless they offload some first. They need loans to make it to the end of the season as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I don't think they can afford to bring in a number of players unless they offload some first. They need loans to make it to the end of the season as it is. Barton is away, and Waghorn appears to be trying to get out. The good news for us is that any new signings won't have had any competitive football to bed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 What's the Likelihood of this being moved for TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 There's one good reason. We aren't Hearts. Exactly, Hearts are a physically stronger side than us and don’t wilt at the first sign of pressure. I don't think Rangers are very good. Agreed, however, they are playing us and it’s in the cup. We'll see how Aberdeen do at Ibrox at the weekend. Aberdeen are mentally weak and could succumb to the Ibrox crowd. The jury is out for me on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 What's the Likelihood of this being moved for TV? Would be amazed if it wasnt one of the 3?! games they pick for this round. Hell they put Rangers v Cowdenbeath on the tele last year in this round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Extremely high! Hopefully just a few hours earlier on the Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I fly home from holiday on the Saturday, so looking for Friday night or Sunday afternoon so I can see it or go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Barton is away, and Waghorn appears to be trying to get out. The good news for us is that any new signings won't have had any competitive football to bed in.Even with both of them away they're still not close to breaking even. They also need to minimise their losses for the rest of the season as they'll need special dispensation from UEFA to be allowed to compete in Europe (if they qualify) as they don't meet the FFP criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Does that apply to clubs in debt or just their annual in comings and outgoings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Does that apply to clubs in debt or just their annual in comings and outgoings? It's losses over the preceding 3years. The limit is something like £4million, Rangers losses are close on £20million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 After initially being scunnered about being sent there in the cup, it's nothing compared to going there in the play offs so I'm now fairly "meh" about it. Yeah, we'll lose, but we lose most weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Aberdeen are mentally weak and could succumb to the Ibrox crowd. The jury is out for me on this one. As I thought, the mentally weak Aberdeen succumbed to the blue hordes. Hopefully we can be mentally stronger than them as Rangers are a truly average side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_tony Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 As I thought, the mentally weak Aberdeen succumbed to the blue hordes. Hopefully we can be mentally stronger than them as Rangers are a truly average side. If we can approach the match with similar tactics and mentality to yesterday, we should have an extremely good chance at progressing as they're not even in the same league (figuratively) as Celtic. Hearts showed that the way to deal with the zombies is to press them hard and high and put their defence under pressure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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