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I think we are pretty much in as good a place as we could have hoped for right now.
Team looks well organised and up for it. We have two new exciting attacking options to bring in and guys like Kent, Aribo and Hagi are all well bedded in.
Defence looks solid. Shout out to Goldson who has been excellent and had a few moments of real class this season. He only seems to get a mention for the very occasional mistakes he makes but he is a key part of the team IMO.
We have a king way to go before we find out if it’s going to be good enough but it’s certainly an encouraging start 👍
Only thing I’m not convinced by is Jack/Kamara both deep. Would like a proper captain in that position, and one to be more creative. Saw Kamara have a decent shot for the first time I can remember. Would like to see more of that.
Gerrard sticks to his tactics, and that’s what cost us last year. First games have gone similarly, and though Saturday was comfortable in end can still see teams frustrating us.
Goldson is our best CB - gets are a fair amount of criticism on twitter which is not well over the top.
Good start to the season, plenty of quality and options on the bench.
Long way to go yet......
comment by RenegadeOF (U9457)
posted 6 minutes ago
Only thing I’m not convinced by is Jack/Kamara both deep. Would like a proper captain in that position, and one to be more creative. Saw Kamara have a decent shot for the first time I can remember. Would like to see more of that.
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Totally agree with this. They are too similar and for me, I would have Jack every day of the week over Kamara. Need a Barry Ferguson but they don't come cheap.
We should only need one defensive mid when especially when we play at Ibrox. Unfortunately Jack and Kamara are not good enough to do it in their own. I also think they're not quick enough.
It's a pity McCrorie hasn't kicked on the way we had hoped as I think that's the type of player you need in there.
Some good points.
Impressed with McLaughlin in goals. Some decent saves at 1-0.
Morelos looked in the mood. All he needs to do is keep it up and his move will happen.
Balogun seemed like a panic buy for cover but is looking like he'll be hard to drop. Great business.
I was disappointed with SG starting both Kamara and Jack at home to St Mirren. No need for 2 holding players. Something which I feel will affect us in the games we just can't break teams down when they sit in. I'd have preferred Davis or Arfield with one of them as they offer more going forward.
Can't say much in Itten as it was a cameo appearance.
2 win. 2 clean sheets. Can't ask for more. 👍🏻
comment by Rising up the ranks (U2420)
posted 5 minutes ago
Some good points.
Impressed with McLaughlin in goals. Some decent saves at 1-0.
Morelos looked in the mood. All he needs to do is keep it up and his move will happen.
Balogun seemed like a panic buy for cover but is looking like he'll be hard to drop. Great business.
I was disappointed with SG starting both Kamara and Jack at home to St Mirren. No need for 2 holding players. Something which I feel will affect us in the games we just can't break teams down when they sit in. I'd have preferred Davis or Arfield with one of them as they offer more going forward.
Can't say much in Itten as it was a cameo appearance.
2 win. 2 clean sheets. Can't ask for more. 👍🏻
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The only time we should consider using 2 holding midfielders at home is against Celtic and even then it's not for me.
I thought Kamara was looking to get forward a bit more yesterday compared to normal. Although I would still like another midfielder to come in as I still feel we're short of that little bit of quality.
Thought we played alright yesterday. Alnwick kept the score down for them and it was good to get Morelos back on the scoresheet. As long as he's here we need him to be hitting the back of the net.
comment by Bluenose (U6456)
posted 10 minutes ago
I thought Kamara was looking to get forward a bit more yesterday compared to normal. Although I would still like another midfielder to come in as I still feel we're short of that little bit of quality.
Thought we played alright yesterday. Alnwick kept the score down for them and it was good to get Morelos back on the scoresheet. As long as he's here we need him to be hitting the back of the net.
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I believe he plays in a more attacking role for Finland
McLaughlin has generally looked solid though he had a hairy moment or two yesterday. Balogun has looked very good. Morelos was more like his old self.
Overall a very good win though obviously it's early days. No reason to moan - though I know that will disappoint some of our fans!
McLaughlin I think is an excellent signing, can see him really pushing McGreggor for number 1. Balogun another excellent free signing, looks to have great pace for a cb. Spoilt for choice at cb now.
Morelos would love to keep and see him up top in a front two. Against the likes of St Mirren and teams parking the bus I’ve no idea why we’ve not seen it. Know he’s probably gone, but we’ve probably spent 11/12m so same as last two summers.
Still a few to shift out, and not seen any loan signings yet. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a winger in on loan.
Balogun I really like look of. Overall happy with the game yesterday as other than a couple minutes at beginning of second half where St Mirren gave a wake up call Rangers were in complete control and looked capable of getting goals. Another v St Johnstone would be nice.
No reason to moan - You ok mate?
Was worried about the lack of goals yesterday,mentioned it on the live thread and up pops Alfredo moments later with a double haha Early doors but all n all happy with our start
Hopefully itten and roofe can make up for the loss of Alfie.
We have scored 4 goals and he either scored or assisted them and that's when folk say he is unfit and disinterested
We have scored 4 goals and he either scored or assisted them and that's when folk say he is unfit and disinterested
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Also a vvank.
Also a vvank.
like the one you had yesterday, a good one
comment by CapitalBlue (U6372)
posted 12 minutes ago
Also a vvank.
like the one you had yesterday, a good one
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Edged it mate. Rare you get the time these days, isn't it?
comment by PointyBirds (U21890)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by CapitalBlue (U6372)
posted 12 minutes ago
Also a vvank.
like the one you had yesterday, a good one
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Edged it mate. Rare you get the time these days, isn't it?
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can't pash straight for the rest of the night
oh I don't know Pointy, mines has "grown" by a couple of inches since lockdown began. It's a full 4.5" at least now
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As for Rangers, good performance to a man pretty much.
I hope we do keep Morelos but my head says there is no chance.
I think we are well stocked in the squad now but theres a few that still need there future sorted.
Davis needs phased out, will do a job off the bench but i feel him or Arfield should leave so we can give Docherty a sniff after another successful loan but i reckon he will keep them both and sell Docherty.
Murphy hasnt come back from that injury really so we would move him if we could i think, same for Jones and Middleton.
I'd like one more dynamic midfielder and someone attacking from the right.
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I think Arfield is pretty schite. Good guy to have about but he's not a starter, he's nearly 32 with no value. Docherty makes more sense to me and i don't see much difference in quality between them.
The manager likely doesnt fancy Docherty though.
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posted on 10/8/20
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posted on 10/8/20
I think we are pretty much in as good a place as we could have hoped for right now.
Team looks well organised and up for it. We have two new exciting attacking options to bring in and guys like Kent, Aribo and Hagi are all well bedded in.
Defence looks solid. Shout out to Goldson who has been excellent and had a few moments of real class this season. He only seems to get a mention for the very occasional mistakes he makes but he is a key part of the team IMO.
We have a king way to go before we find out if it’s going to be good enough but it’s certainly an encouraging start 👍
posted on 10/8/20
*long way
posted on 10/8/20
Only thing I’m not convinced by is Jack/Kamara both deep. Would like a proper captain in that position, and one to be more creative. Saw Kamara have a decent shot for the first time I can remember. Would like to see more of that.
Gerrard sticks to his tactics, and that’s what cost us last year. First games have gone similarly, and though Saturday was comfortable in end can still see teams frustrating us.
posted on 10/8/20
Goldson is our best CB - gets are a fair amount of criticism on twitter which is not well over the top.
Good start to the season, plenty of quality and options on the bench.
Long way to go yet......
posted on 10/8/20
comment by RenegadeOF (U9457)
posted 6 minutes ago
Only thing I’m not convinced by is Jack/Kamara both deep. Would like a proper captain in that position, and one to be more creative. Saw Kamara have a decent shot for the first time I can remember. Would like to see more of that.
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Totally agree with this. They are too similar and for me, I would have Jack every day of the week over Kamara. Need a Barry Ferguson but they don't come cheap.
posted on 10/8/20
We should only need one defensive mid when especially when we play at Ibrox. Unfortunately Jack and Kamara are not good enough to do it in their own. I also think they're not quick enough.
It's a pity McCrorie hasn't kicked on the way we had hoped as I think that's the type of player you need in there.
posted on 10/8/20
Some good points.
Impressed with McLaughlin in goals. Some decent saves at 1-0.
Morelos looked in the mood. All he needs to do is keep it up and his move will happen.
Balogun seemed like a panic buy for cover but is looking like he'll be hard to drop. Great business.
I was disappointed with SG starting both Kamara and Jack at home to St Mirren. No need for 2 holding players. Something which I feel will affect us in the games we just can't break teams down when they sit in. I'd have preferred Davis or Arfield with one of them as they offer more going forward.
Can't say much in Itten as it was a cameo appearance.
2 win. 2 clean sheets. Can't ask for more. 👍🏻
posted on 10/8/20
comment by Rising up the ranks (U2420)
posted 5 minutes ago
Some good points.
Impressed with McLaughlin in goals. Some decent saves at 1-0.
Morelos looked in the mood. All he needs to do is keep it up and his move will happen.
Balogun seemed like a panic buy for cover but is looking like he'll be hard to drop. Great business.
I was disappointed with SG starting both Kamara and Jack at home to St Mirren. No need for 2 holding players. Something which I feel will affect us in the games we just can't break teams down when they sit in. I'd have preferred Davis or Arfield with one of them as they offer more going forward.
Can't say much in Itten as it was a cameo appearance.
2 win. 2 clean sheets. Can't ask for more. 👍🏻
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The only time we should consider using 2 holding midfielders at home is against Celtic and even then it's not for me.
posted on 10/8/20
I thought Kamara was looking to get forward a bit more yesterday compared to normal. Although I would still like another midfielder to come in as I still feel we're short of that little bit of quality.
Thought we played alright yesterday. Alnwick kept the score down for them and it was good to get Morelos back on the scoresheet. As long as he's here we need him to be hitting the back of the net.
posted on 10/8/20
comment by Bluenose (U6456)
posted 10 minutes ago
I thought Kamara was looking to get forward a bit more yesterday compared to normal. Although I would still like another midfielder to come in as I still feel we're short of that little bit of quality.
Thought we played alright yesterday. Alnwick kept the score down for them and it was good to get Morelos back on the scoresheet. As long as he's here we need him to be hitting the back of the net.
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I believe he plays in a more attacking role for Finland
posted on 10/8/20
McLaughlin has generally looked solid though he had a hairy moment or two yesterday. Balogun has looked very good. Morelos was more like his old self.
Overall a very good win though obviously it's early days. No reason to moan - though I know that will disappoint some of our fans!
posted on 10/8/20
McLaughlin I think is an excellent signing, can see him really pushing McGreggor for number 1. Balogun another excellent free signing, looks to have great pace for a cb. Spoilt for choice at cb now.
Morelos would love to keep and see him up top in a front two. Against the likes of St Mirren and teams parking the bus I’ve no idea why we’ve not seen it. Know he’s probably gone, but we’ve probably spent 11/12m so same as last two summers.
Still a few to shift out, and not seen any loan signings yet. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a winger in on loan.
posted on 10/8/20
Balogun I really like look of. Overall happy with the game yesterday as other than a couple minutes at beginning of second half where St Mirren gave a wake up call Rangers were in complete control and looked capable of getting goals. Another v St Johnstone would be nice.
posted on 10/8/20
No reason to moan - You ok mate?
Was worried about the lack of goals yesterday,mentioned it on the live thread and up pops Alfredo moments later with a double haha Early doors but all n all happy with our start
posted on 10/8/20
Hopefully itten and roofe can make up for the loss of Alfie.
We have scored 4 goals and he either scored or assisted them and that's when folk say he is unfit and disinterested
posted on 10/8/20
We have scored 4 goals and he either scored or assisted them and that's when folk say he is unfit and disinterested
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Also a vvank.
posted on 10/8/20
Also a vvank.
like the one you had yesterday, a good one
posted on 10/8/20
comment by CapitalBlue (U6372)
posted 12 minutes ago
Also a vvank.
like the one you had yesterday, a good one
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Edged it mate. Rare you get the time these days, isn't it?
posted on 10/8/20
comment by PointyBirds (U21890)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by CapitalBlue (U6372)
posted 12 minutes ago
Also a vvank.
like the one you had yesterday, a good one
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Edged it mate. Rare you get the time these days, isn't it?
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can't pash straight for the rest of the night
posted on 10/8/20
oh I don't know Pointy, mines has "grown" by a couple of inches since lockdown began. It's a full 4.5" at least now
posted on 10/8/20
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posted on 10/8/20
As for Rangers, good performance to a man pretty much.
I hope we do keep Morelos but my head says there is no chance.
I think we are well stocked in the squad now but theres a few that still need there future sorted.
Davis needs phased out, will do a job off the bench but i feel him or Arfield should leave so we can give Docherty a sniff after another successful loan but i reckon he will keep them both and sell Docherty.
Murphy hasnt come back from that injury really so we would move him if we could i think, same for Jones and Middleton.
I'd like one more dynamic midfielder and someone attacking from the right.
posted on 10/8/20
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posted on 10/8/20
I think Arfield is pretty schite. Good guy to have about but he's not a starter, he's nearly 32 with no value. Docherty makes more sense to me and i don't see much difference in quality between them.
The manager likely doesnt fancy Docherty though.
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