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I've heard they were there for the taking for the whole of last season, while they marched off with every trophy going and we came up with zip. They won't be there for the taking until we do what's required to take them. It's always best to do our gloating after the event.

Tav and Borna, both of whom I expect to start tonight are going to have a tough time against Lang and Bakayoko. This is I hope Beale has a plan to nullify those players by doubling down on them, otherwise we'll be in for a long night. PSV will score, so I think it maybe a case of scoring more than them. I think we may need the pace of Sima and/or Matondo to make anything happen (though I don't think either will start) and Danilo and/or Dessers being clinical when chances come along. I'm relaxed about tonight. I desperately want us to make it to the CL, but would be more optimistic about our chances in the EL groups. I just want to see a a game plan from Beale that works, players linking well, a hunger to win every dual, 90 mins of effort from every one of our players, and regardless of the result I'll be content.

I note he is from Wyoming, retains a house in Yellowstone. I suspect the Bears, Yogi and Bobo have been working on him. Halstead should be told, life at Rangers is no picnic basket.

The Morelos revisionism stuff from some in our support is bizarre. He couldnt be arsed for a long time, still doesn't have a club and no one worth their salt will take him on. he has chucked away a potentially very good career. Its sad.

Baffled by the Hagi love-in, he wasn't even a nailed on first teamer during 55 (at his best so far), more a rotation option.

Cantwell is entertaining to watch. He chases around a lot. He winds up the opposition (both on field and off). He likes his flicks and tricks. But he ain't no Hagi.

would be just as banned at us as he is now

Aye, what a game Goldson had. I felt Tavernier was short-changed by Cifu' not covering space quick more than once but he should have sorted that out a lot quicker. No matter, Goldson was an absolute rock.

Felt Dessers was a good focal point tonight, his pressing was also excellent which is I suspect why he was signed.

Yep we went right at them instead of faffing about. Same again in Dingwall please.

Have faith my fellow bears. We have hardly laid a glove on them and are 1 up. I feel we have defended well and if we press them they have (more) mistakes in them. I feel we need to play 15 yards higher up the pitch. Beale made the necessary shape changes before in Geneva. Hopefully he can do the same. And FFS lay off Dessers. He effectively pressing on his own. We need to press as a 3.

It’s chronic. He looks totally out of his depth. Ruining our attacks.

Everyone : Sima in the team for his pace Sima: slows the game down

Dear me, the squad list on the screen said 4-3-1-2 ... make a cross on the calender, Rousseau!

Sima has a good record at Ibrox on Eurooean nights. Played 2 Won 2. Oh wait...

Take out Veerman Souness style in minute 1🤣🤣🤣🤣

They have been telling me for weeks that the team just needs to gel. This is going to happen tonight. I know this because Rangers is just about to announce its new Official Gelling Partner: Oh..... maybe that means we are going to get fucked.....

Get your oxymorons in early

All you need to know about football, life, tonight's result, is here, if you just know where to look:

Don't worry, I've seen them. Cards have been marked.

Sifting through the Beeb Shortbread Sports App yesterday I came across an article "Rangers in CL Qualifying: PSV carry old and new threats". Time for revenge. The article boldly stated. What followed was an in-depth summary of the PSV squad, prefaced by a recap of 12 months ago. GVB v RVB. The latter left after winning a cup stating personal reasons. GVB was ejected after a CL campaign so bad that it broke all records. Vastly experienced Peter Bosz now in charge and he knows how to win games at Ibrox. He has PSV buzzing. Destroyed Sturm Graz last round. Tillman returns to Ibrox but not as Rangers fans hoped. The 1988 EC winners have only lost one match at home in 22 games. Extremely dangerous tie for Beale's side. Now, my assumption was this article had been penned by some Dutch PSV blogger. Scrolling back up to see who penned the article, shock! horror! None other than LIAM McLEOD. PQ's new cheerleader clearly behind all Scottish clubs quest for glory. Except for one of course. Absolutely disgusting article, the venom drips from every sentence!

excellent bit of business, if we do indeed get 5.5m

Yep, Connie's Life Coach company was called, 'Inner Buzz'. Her first contract was, ra Sellik. Remember, Paul McStay always insisted there be a buzz about the place.

Quite a bizarre appointment, unless this signals a major transfer of ownership in the near future. To say he's merely being brought on board for his "strong business acumen" is tantamount to the current board admitting they don't already have this precious commodity .... which is the same as saying they lack confidence in where the club is heading. So that's clearly a complete crock. The other possibility is that a highly experienced private equity investor wants a seat on the board to provide assurance over a significant imminent investment. God willing this is indeed the case.

and remember and applaud Tillman - most important

Yup guilty

*narrow win against Morton* Fans: we're going to get pumped by PSV. *Celtic knocked out of Cup* Fans: We’re going to qualify for the CL!

This. I'm no hater, and he's certainly not been a failure, but he's been here for a few seasons now, and hasn't managed a sustained impact.

The days under Anchelotti seem very far away. They need to sign some quality and not spend millions on rubbish like Deli Ali, Alex Iwobi, Neil Maupy etc

Tart; and crab.

I might be tempted to select Hagi before the disappearing Dutchman.

As opposed to those being selected ahead of Hagi, who become worse players the more they play.

He's not a failure, nor is he the messiah. Maybe he's been a naughty boy 😉

Apologies - you're quite right about the details of the case. And I agree - the damning evidence is there for all to see despite Greenwood paying his way out of bother. The absence of a conviction may still limit what the club can say about him though.

So now Hagi has become the latest player to become a better player the more he doesn't play. He's looked off the pace since returning from injury and look slow and languid. He never had pace to burn, but lost 1/2 yard. We wanted rid of all these failures, now we want to keep them. Make your mind up folks.

I'm getting too old for this!

Raskin's reluctance to play the ball outside is frustrating - 3 or 4 times now.

Smacks of trying hard to keep the tie alive. 4-3-2-1 formation? The big money striker on the bench?

Kick-off getting closer, I'm getting quite excited. Let's see what our master tactician can come up with in his biggest test as Rangers manager. The players motivation should be sky high, they should be fit and familiar enough with each other. Bring it on! C'mon the Gers!! 💙 🇬🇧 💙 🇬🇧 💙

A guy like Halsted doesn’t join a board just because he’s investing a few grand. He’ll only get involved if he needs to make a strategic contribution

Yeah, I get it. A lot comes from frustration. You just can't vent that publicly. Especially if you are fighting for a sliver of pitch time.

So they asked his fiancé (the victim) who has been coerced into retracting her statement and Man Utd conclude that he didn't do what the tape clearly shows he did. I always thought Man Utd had an element of class about them but they've lost a whole load of respect from me over this whitewash, which is obviously an attempt to maximise his transfer value. Scummy behaviour.

Encore une Fois. It is the summer hols and the priority has been maintaining one's fluid levels with lashings of ginger beer. This thread has been in abeyance for three-four weeks; however, I have kept my ear close to the ground, the rumbles from the bowels of PQ have sent ripples the length of the Clyde. Here, in darkest, deepest Lanarkshire we are hearing the current dispute between BBC Scotland and their beloved Sellik is continuing. The broadcasting signs have been pretty obvious, the ever garrulous RAB Cosgrove has spent the last three weekends doubling down on the Rangers. When speculation began as to ra Sellik's managerial replacement for Ange, a name that began as a whisper, Brendan Rodgers emerged loud from the cacophony. BBC Scotland's Chief Sports Writer, Tom English penned an article pointing out the alacrity of Rodger's last departure from Paradise and highlighted the ensuing fractious relationship left between Rodgers and ra Sellik faithful. Peter took exception and when Sellik held their stage managed press conference to reveal Brendan, BBC Scotland were banned from attending. You can imagine the ensuing collective spluttering? Of course, PQ apologised profusely and assured listeners and viewers they were doing everything to resolve the situation. This last month, PQ has not sent a reporter to any of Sellik's pre-season friendlies because the club has made it clear they are not welcome. Yesterday, they were banned from Brendan's pre-match presser and, today who knows? Liam might not get to squeal his regular approval for his Father's team. Apparently, BBC Scotland has apologised again and again but to no avail. Peter demands Tom English retract, revise and apologise for his correct jottings. RAB Cosgrove took umbrage with PQ Gaffers sending Jane Lewis to Ibrox for our Saturday friendly against Hamburg. His favoured phrase of late has been, "in the interests of balance", if you provide a service for one half of the Old Firm, the other side must receive similar, "in the interests of balance". Funny that, in Steven Gerrard's three years plus tenure at Ibrox, BBC Scotland does NOT possess one single second of recorded video or audio tape of the Liverpudlian's time. Anyways, RAB has been shouting these last weeks about PQ's coverage. It began with St Johnstone had defeated Hamburg 3-0 when it mattered in the Fairs Cup(1971) and the Germans were in the top Division of the Bundesliga in those days, then he told of Saints under 18s defeating Rangers 3-zip at Auchenhowie in a pre-season opener and, finished with a fulminating, "is the ban over then"? A wee reminder Rangers withdrew the press credentials from Chris McLaughlin, he could continue to attend but not in the press box. BBC Scotland being banned by Rangers is an oft repeated lie by BBC Scotland, a truly manufactured grievance. BBC Scotland being banned by ra Sellik, not mentioned today by BBC Scotland. I will further remind you what the then BBC Scotland's Chief Football Writer said about Chris McLaughlin, "Chris is a shill for Celtic football club". Big Dick, Liam McLeod, Martin Dowden, RAB, ....... et al decided to back their colleague and were most comfortable providing no coverage for license fee paying Rangers supporters over a period of nearly five years. BBC Scotland are providing live radio commentary from ra Stade de Gadd today and, Liam is back squealing as the Championship flag is unfurled. He is accompanied by Pat Bonner(only covers Sellik games), Martin Dowden(revealed by Annie McGuire as, "a good Celtic man") and, Michael Stewart(former Sellik TV co-commentator). As you can see, a cowed PQ are more than happy to give ra Sellik what they demand. Tom English will be kept well away until he is prepared to get on his knees in front of Peter.