Cruyff Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Takeshi kovac said: Don't think Moore deserves to be dropped, he has been excellent the last 2 games It's a tough decision and if anyone should drop out it's probably Souttar. As you say, Moore was excellent v Livi & Motherwell and Halkett has been solid all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Every click on the web just now is Rangers "swooping" in January for Soutar. Aye, swooping like vampire bats. They can't afford him unless they sell one of their trillions of multi-million players that nobody has put a serious bid in for yet. Soapy you would be a standout in Italy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: My worry is that if we lose and then lose any of the last 3, a gap of sizeable proportions is more than likely to open up. For me, that means we can't afford to lose. We can't sit back from the start and I don't think we will. I'll stick to my optimistic prediction that we'll be 2 up at half time then see what happens. Either a memorable big win or nail biting. Why should we be getting worried anout a potential gap opening up behind Rangers? We’re not finishing above them or even Celtic, not a chance. Our battle is with Hibs and Aberdeen and we have a chance to open up a sizeable gap on Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Barrie McKay to do a Magic Johnston hattrick. And celebrates everyone of them madly GIRUTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, billybalfour said: I was at a Shareholders meeting when James Bee(Edinburgh ref retired) spoke about this.The point he was making was that of these few meagre victories only 1,I think, was via a Weegie ref.All the rest were from somewhere on the east coast.He was pretty angry about this as it just showed up the bias. My old man was at a dinner not too long ago and was speaking to a retired grade 1 ref, he said the ref told him he once told Walter Smith to shut the **** up and after that he didn't referee another Rangers game ever again. Edited October 13, 2021 by Cruyff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunciboyjambo Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Don Robertson the ref for Sat, what’s he like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idle Talk Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Cruyff said: Rangers will probably win but I just want us to play well, give them a game and not see a repeat of our first half v Celtic at Darkheid. This is - in a nutshell - how I am feeling too. 3 hours ago, Morgan said: As long as Robbie doesn't ‘do a Robbie’ I reckon it’ll be 1-1. A sneaky wee 2-1 Hearts would be just what the doctor ordered though. I don't think my doctor would order a Hearts win this weekend. Be a sair liver on Sunday morning if we do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, dunciboyjambo said: Don Robertson the ref for Sat, what’s he like? He’s a *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, dunciboyjambo said: Don Robertson the ref for Sat, what’s he like? that's us beat already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, dunciboyjambo said: Don Robertson the ref for Sat, what’s he like? He and Robbie have history... https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hearts-boss-robbie-neilson-slams-19554423 Funnily enough, he also reffed our only home defeat in the 2014-15 Championship season (2-3 v Falkirk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cruyff said: My old man was at a dinner not too long ago and was speaking to a retired grade 1 ref, he said the ref told him he once told Walter Smith to shut the **** up and after that he didn't referee another Rangers game ever again. To be fair the ref sounds a bit of an arsehole if that’s how he spoke to managers. Don’t think a ref would last long these days if he behaved like that. They want respect from players and managers so they should treat them with the same respect they expect back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, dunciboyjambo said: Don Robertson the ref for Sat, what’s he like? Doesn't matter who it is when the choices would be. Bobby Madden Steven MacLean John Beaton Dallas Jr Nick Walsh Don Robertson Wullie Collum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishguy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 38 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: But.... What if rangers go for the kill and attack as well! 🤷♂️ Thats what they do anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 40 minutes ago, Cruyff said: It's a tough decision and if anyone should drop out it's probably Souttar. As you say, Moore was excellent v Livi & Motherwell and Halkett has been solid all season. I kind of agree that Moore should stay in, I actually didn't think Souttar had a good game against hibs this season, but maybe because he had a niggle at that time? Erm tough choice but for me Moore should stay In the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Doesn't matter who it is when the choices would be. Bobby Madden Steven MacLean John Beaton Dallas Jr Nick Walsh Don Robertson Wullie Collum And your choice would be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 51 minutes ago, Fozzyonthefence said: Why should we be getting worried anout a potential gap opening up behind Rangers? We’re not finishing above them or even Celtic, not a chance. Our battle is with Hibs and Aberdeen and we have a chance to open up a sizeable gap on Aberdeen. Fair enough but I'm an optimist. So is Savage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, gregzy2k7 said: I kind of agree that Moore should stay in, I actually didn't think Souttar had a good game against hibs this season, but maybe because he had a niggle at that time? Erm tough choice but for me Moore should stay In the team. I agree, Souttar on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: I agree, Souttar on the bench. Wouldn't surprise me if we play souttar, Halkett and Moore and put young Cochrane on the bench with Kingsley playing left wing back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, Largo said: And your choice would be ? Willie Collum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 35 minutes ago, Largo said: And your choice would be ? Tough yin. Probably Collum tbh. Can't stand MacLean or Dallas Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2-2 Woodburn and Halkett with a last minute equaliser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Louis Valois Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: 2-2 Woodburn and Halkett with a last minute equaliser I'm convinced Woodburn will score for us this Saturday, he's due a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEHEART1874 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hope Soutar, smith, halkett if they are starting all stay fit and dont need subbed later on. As we will have good options on the bench that can make a difference if we are still in the game after 70 mins and choosing 3 subs if needed from the likes of Nando, Ginelli, GMS, haring, walker When was the last time we had a strong bench 2006? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number-16 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 hours ago, jambopilms said: Neilson being the last one to win there puts the 'doing a Neilson' to bed. Unless that means winning of course. That said I think we will be beaten on Saturday and we will give the ball away too cheaply. I just realised Neilson has only ever managed us twice at Ibrox. A 2-1 win when it mattered and a 2-1 loss when it didn't (because we'd already won the league by the time the game was rescheduled). Overall Neilson's record against Rangers in his first spell was 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss - the 60% win percentage is actually marginally better than his overall win percentage of 58.49% in his first spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccjambo1874 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, number-16 said: I just realised Neilson has only ever managed us twice at Ibrox. A 2-1 win when it mattered and a 2-1 loss when it didn't (because we'd already won the league by the time the game was rescheduled). Overall Neilson's record against Rangers in his first spell was 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss - the 60% win percentage is actually marginally better than his overall win percentage of 58.49% in his first spell. The defeat being a rescheduled match from when it got called off after half an hour due to snow. We were battering them from what I recall and Ozturk rattled the bar and it was 0-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Are the Old Squirm anything to be afraid of this season? Nope. Negatives are them banning away fans, journos they don't like so that it's just you, them, and 50,000 underevolved throwbacks who wouldn't know a bar of soap if it hit them on the base of the spine at the speed of sound. But silence that overly-entitled crowd and it works in your favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Robbie likes a game against the Rangers. Under his tenure, we have a good record against them. Couple that with how we have started this season, I don’t see any reason why we can’t leave Ibrox with a respectable 3-0 defeat…🙃 Na, in all seriousness, this game will be a great test for our players, who I suspect will play with absolutely no fear. Unlike previous seasons, we now have a proper team. I don’t see the shape or tactics changing. We look solid at the back and dangerous going forward. Play just like we have in the majority of games this season and I think we could well get a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Match Winner. Now before everyone has a cammy I'm just asking a question will it be Craig Gordon with a usual magnificent save or will it be Boyce with a lucky tap in or Kingsley with a superb free kick, me I think Woodburn is about to show his class and get the winner however would love it to be Barry Mckay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 men of the match. Cammy and Beni to run the midfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky jamboa Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Barack said: I'm tempted to say we'll lose. Badly. But on this occasion, I can see us taking at least a point. Based on no more, than players like Beni, Devlin, Woodburn & McKay not giving two shits about the supposed aura of playing at Ibrox. It'll become patently clear within 20 minutes, what Hearts' intentions are. Rangers will be 4-3-3. We'll be 3-4-2-1. (3-4-3). If Beni & Devlin win their battles, & we take advantage of their wb's leaving space... it'll be a contest. Not a procession. This is what I was thinking. You can also add Cochrane to that list. Guys that want to make a name for themselves and have played against the top EPL clubs. They won't be beaten before they go through there, like some scottish players almost seem to be. I would stick with the same line up and formation that's worked for us the last two games. Souttar on the bench. They are not as good as they've been and we've got a good side now. We've got every chance. Im feeling hopeful we can get at least a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Largo said: And your choice would be ? Has to be the Celtic supporting Father Gollum. Maybe his septic bias would even up the score in our favour. Funny he doesn’t t get the nod for the top fixture in Scotland. Probably for him reffing the sceptic game this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1-2 The Famous with Walker playing the role of Osman Sow and cancelling a late equalizer with a goal of his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 21 hours ago, UpThePark said: I think we are good enough to beat them. I think my team would be the same as the Motherwell game but replace Moore with Soutter I think Haring might get a start in midfield replacing Devlin Why on earth would Devlin get dropped? His energy will be one of our biggest assets in terms of getting a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 7 hours ago, Barack said: I'm tempted to say we'll lose. Badly. But on this occasion, I can see us taking at least a point. Based on no more, than players like Beni, Devlin, Woodburn & McKay not giving two shits about the supposed aura of playing at Ibrox. It'll become patently clear within 20 minutes, what Hearts' intentions are. Rangers will be 4-3-3. We'll be 3-4-2-1. (3-4-3). If Beni & Devlin win their battles, & we take advantage of their wb's leaving space... it'll be a contest. Not a procession. We've signed quite a few lads with ambition to go higher than us. Some disparagingly call that a stepping stone but I've got zero problems with that attitude, in fact that's the type of players we should be after. Saturday will be a huge opportunity for them to demonstrate they're capable of going higher as to do so, Ibrox can't phase you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Wonder how the Ex Rangers lads will cope on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 It's a real opportunity for all of them to perform on a massive stage. Who knows what will happen. Given that rangers have already suffered 5 defeats, I'm sure our players won't be overwhelmed by the occasion and I'm equally confident we'll give a good account of ourselves. I believe we can win and I'll be delighted if we do. 3 more sleeps. Cannae wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, BRAVEHEART1874 said: Hope Soutar, smith, halkett if they are starting all stay fit and dont need subbed later on. As we will have good options on the bench that can make a difference if we are still in the game after 70 mins and choosing 3 subs if needed from the likes of Nando, Ginelli, GMS, haring, walker When was the last time we had a strong bench 2006? I respect this gameplan however it's never been successful against the old firm in Glasgow for Hearts nor many other teams, I hope Neilson goes all out for the knockout first and hopefully 2nd goals, staying in the game for the first 70 minutes, sitting in is just waiting on a rainy day and a booby prize at the end of the day, hope we start fast and attack them from the first whistle, the referee will be bad enough Edited October 14, 2021 by The Maroon Pound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, ri Alban said: Wonder how the Ex Rangers lads will cope on Saturday. I think we can beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpThePark Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 17 hours ago, jonesy said: Two MoM candidates from last match dropped? Why? I know Devlin is a stick-on yellow card, but he's a level of quality above Haring from what we've seen already. Moore does the Souttar stuff just as well as the man himself. I think Neilson will go for big game experience and both Soutter and Haring have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, UpThePark said: I think Neilson will go for big game experience and both Soutter and Haring have that. Haring might need be needed for his ariel presence. Harsh on who gets dropped but I think he'll cone in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Haring might need be needed for his ariel presence. Harsh on who gets dropped but I think he'll cone in. He is a reserve will get odd minutes here and there only Soapy for Cochrane, that's only change subject to last minute injuries, this for me is likely team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TexasAndy Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Rangers at Ibrox is probably the hardest fixture on the calendar in SPL just now. My head says 2-1 Rangers. But my head is often wrong 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmreido Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hoping we give a good account of ourselves, none of this sitting back crap, waiting for the inevitable. No point having a go when we're 2 or 3 down, games done, have a go from the start, let them worry about us, as long as we get stuck in from the first whistle, I'll be happy. A win would be brilliant, just don't get beat. FTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandylejambo Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 If we play as we have been then we will give them problems,, change our style and we will be in trouble, they have had bother with teams who are not of our standard so put in the effort along with the football we've been playing and we could get something this weekend. I'm hopeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InternationalJambo Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cruyff said: He had Van Veen on toast when most other centre half’s have struggled against him this season. It’s early days and I don’t want to jinx it but the boy looks an upgrade on Souttar when played on the right of a back 3. Souttar was starting to look shaky. Edited October 14, 2021 by InternationalJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickycameron98 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) I've got a horrible fear that Devlin will get a red card. If we can keep our discipline and the referee isn't a bellend then we can definitely come away with something here. Edited October 14, 2021 by mickycameron98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, mickycameron98 said: I've got a horrible fear that Devlin will get a red card. If we can keep our discipline and the referee isn't a bellend then we can definitely come away with something here. Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeshi kovac Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Our defence is looking pretty solid ,Moore looks a great addition. We have players all over the pitch that match up with them. The biggest concern I have is the referee booking Devlin or Beni early doors stifling their game. Knowing this ref he will be all out to book both in the first 20 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tackle Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I keep getting the feeling this is where we will lose our first game... But we have a chance of picking up points. In the last few years i would have written us off at Ibrox completely so even having small hope is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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