weeyin Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 I agree we should be happy to get in about them. Regarding the defence, though - that was their experiment with a back 3, and failed spectacularly. It won't be as fragile this time, but with Bigi and Turnbull hopefully in the mix we have some guile in the midfield that can open them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Quite surprised at the level of positivity for this one, Rangers away is one tough game now that Gerrard is in charge. 3-1 to them sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Given they are missing Candeias, Kent, Coulibaly and (probably) Lafferty I think they'll struggle to make and take as many chances as they would normally. I also don't think they are great shakes at the back at all. If (big if) we can keep it tight we've got every chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Yorkyred said: Quite surprised at the level of positivity for this one, Rangers away is one tough game now that Gerrard is in charge. 3-1 to them sadly. Have they not dropped as many points in the the league at this stage of the season under Gerrard as they have under anybody else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, GrahamH said: Have they not dropped as many points in the the league at this stage of the season under Gerrard as they have under anybody else? They certain did early on but in my view have improved greatly. 10 points out of the last 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 "Best chance ever" Copyright - every game at Ibrox since 1998. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Yorkyred said: They certain did early on but in my view have improved greatly. 10 points out of the last 12. Their last four league games were home to Kilmarnock and Hearts and away to Accies and St Mirren Given the money spent in the summer to improve an already expensively assembled squad, anything less than 12 points from those games has to be seen as underwhelming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Yorkyred said: They certain did early on but in my view have improved greatly. 10 points out of the last 12. You said “Now that Gerrard is in charge”. Overall, under Gerrard their league results are worse than any other manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 7 hours ago, GrahamH said: You said “Now that Gerrard is in charge”. Overall, under Gerrard their league results are worse than any other manager. I think they are improving but hey hopefully i’m wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star sail Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 15 hours ago, weeyin said: "Best chance ever" Copyright - every game at Ibrox since 1998. Absolutely. This shows just how difficult it is to go to Ibrox under any circumstances. It also puts the 3-1 play off win in context. That was an incredible result, that to this day, I find hard to believe. Having said that, a win has to come some time and there is reason for optimism. Anybody who watched the Moscow game will know that the Rangers defence looked very suspect when put under pressure. Our three goals at Firpark proves that they are vulnerable when put under pressure. Robinson's biggest achievement in his time at Firpark for me is how he has been able to change the mindset of the whole club going into Old Firm games. It does not guarantee a result but at least it means that the team is not beat before it even leaves the dressing room. I think that Gerrard's early success has been helped considerably by his reputation in the game. The Ranger's players clearly got a lift when he arrived but the honeymoon period is over. He will be feeling the heat now and will understand fully the weight of responsibility of being the Rangers manager. A motivated Motherwell team, prepared to go at them could cause a lot of problems. A Rangers win is certainly the most likely but I am confident that we can get something from the game. Prediction: 2-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 I’ll take the scores today as they are at half time ! COYW 3 points tomorrow. Strangely optimistic! Unrealistically optimistic.! Foolishly optimistic... no! I’m not betting any money on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Realistically, anything we get from this will be an excellent return. Having said that, they are scarcely unbeatable so hopefully we have a game plan that will put them under some pressure and give us the chance to take something from the fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 hours ago, The African said: Realistically, anything we get from this will be an excellent return. Having said that, they are scarcely unbeatable so hopefully we have a game plan that will put them under some pressure and give us the chance to take something from the fixture. mind n go to bed early, n get the rolls n sausage on for the k/o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just now, smiddy said: mind n go to bed early, n get the rolls n sausage on for the k/o oops sorry African ,,,, that was ment for the jerviston texas boy hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 I am going to this as I will miss the next few games. What do you think, same again? Change it up front? 3-1 win the only time I have been there in the past 30 years, I expect no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 6 hours ago, smiddy said: mind n go to bed early, n get the rolls n sausage on for the k/o No time today for making stuff. But I’ll be up to watch the game COYW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 12 hours ago, smiddy said: oops sorry African ,,,, that was ment for the jerviston texas boy hahahaha No worries. Game is a 4 am kick off here, so will not be awake for it as need to be up for work at 7am. We do now have SPFL coverage on BEIN Sports though. Unfortunately it is the Livi v Celtic game that is being shown live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 23 hours ago, star sail said: Absolutely. This shows just how difficult it is to go to Ibrox under any circumstances. It also puts the 3-1 play off win in context. That was an incredible result, that to this day, I find hard to believe. Having said that, a win has to come some time and there is reason for optimism. Anybody who watched the Moscow game will know that the Rangers defence looked very suspect when put under pressure. Our three goals at Firpark proves that they are vulnerable when put under pressure. Our 3-3 draw was the only time Rangers have conceded more than one goal in a league game. On the other hand Rangers have only kept 3 clean sheets and they were against Dundee and St. Mirren - who can't score against anyone. So we might score once today but Rangers will likely outscore us. They aren't a great team, neither are Hearts, but like Hearts they have made their home ground a bit of a fortress. I think it will be tough for us today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Ya Bezzer! said: Our 3-3 draw was the only time Rangers have conceded more than one goal in a league game. On the other hand Rangers have only kept 3 clean sheets and they were against Dundee and St. Mirren - who can't score against anyone. So we might score once today but Rangers will likely outscore us. They aren't a great team, neither are Hearts, but like Hearts they have made their home ground a bit of a fortress. I think it will be tough for us today. Pretty much this. I’m very much a glass half full type of supporter but two wins against woeful opposition does not hide the fact we are really struggling in the final third. I would be over the moon with a draw as I suspect everyone else would be it’s a very big ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 23 minutes ago, Ya Bezzer! said: Our 3-3 draw was the only time Rangers have conceded more than one goal in a league game. On the other hand Rangers have only kept 3 clean sheets and they were against Dundee and St. Mirren - who can't score against anyone. So we might score once today but Rangers will likely outscore us. They aren't a great team, neither are Hearts, but like Hearts they have made their home ground a bit of a fortress. I think it will be tough for us today. I'd usually agree with that. But I just can't see them scoring a lot with the injuries they have up top. If we can keep Morelos nd Middleton quiet, and we get a goal, then it's possible I think. They dont have much to choose from if it's not working for them up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 I suspect we’ll lose but you never know. Hopefully we can at least make a game of it and not concede in the opening few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Who else is thinking there will be a guaranteed penalty for Rangers today or a red card for Motherwell. Ref got to even up from last week.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Superwell Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 44 minutes ago, siebsbarmyarmy said: Who else is thinking there will be a guaranteed penalty for Rangers today or a red card for Motherwell. Ref got to even up from last week.... Craig Thomson is the ref so its absolutely nailed on to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Link for those who want to endure it: Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellowell Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Why do we keep getting Thompson when we play old firm that’s now twice got him against Rangers this season not played Celtic yet and we all know what happened last season when we did with him in charge . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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