buster.

I think 'stonewaller' is the term to use for Tav being brought down. Our record against Top 6 plus Motherwell (A) now stands at 6 wins in 21. There remains 7 games against that same opposition and if we maintain the record, it'll be 2 wins we'll get. Whilst on stats, a more important one is that despite the above, we are 6 points better off than 3rd place. It was encouraging to see the manager being able to lift and organise the 10 men to a fighting second half performance. It was also very important for SG that he did that because had we capitulated as in seasons past, the headlines would be as much about him as they will be about Morelos. Morelos being suspended may actually work in our favour in the short term.

Only time will tell...............

They've studied the video of the Broadfoot provocation from a couple of weeks ago and modified it slightly. Premeditated cheating but broon won't only get away with it but it will hardly be talked about in the feeding frenzy over Morelos.

I think today and some of the other last minute wins will only ensure they get rid of Lennon and bring someone else in. I reckon they'll also spend some relatively serious money this summer.

Beaten but an important difference is that we didn't capitulate and stayed in the game. No lasting damage for the team, Morelos is another matter.

We had a bright first 90 seconds then it's been downhill from there. It's like watching a repeat of the things that happen all too often. We need to try and concentrate and keep things together in the 2nd half or it's going to be a long few weeks until the end of the season.

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I think that's the best starting XI available. - bench lacks attacking options (Lafferty instead of one of the midfielders for me) - hope Jack and Arfield are close to 100% We know what this team are capable of, it's now all about hunger, determination, attitude and application.

FYI Alfredo Morelos signed another extension that runs until 2023. https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/alfredo-morelos-signs-new-contract-2/ --------------------------------------- Looking at the lists in the OP, there are a lot of players who probably won't have much further involvement with the first team whose contracts run until summer 2020. The cumulative wages involved will be a fair old sum and although football clubs will always have to run with a certain amount of excess, it's a relatively high amount that unless we move some of them on willingly, will handicap us regards available budget. I'm happy with the 2 deals thus far (Kamara & Jones), relative quality at a good age for a low fee. Some of the speculation seems to be doubling up but better to wait and see what materialises.

Not a clue about the finances and obviously, in part it may depend on outgoing deals. We need to improve footballers, both youths and older signings. We see the likes of Hastie, Stewart, Turnbull, Jones, Shinnie play in the SPFL and think 'are these guys good enough' for us but what we haven't done enough is improve footballers, they more often go backwards.... Unrealistic expectation levels / timescales make it very difficult for it to happen. I reckon we'll end up having to go backwards before we get to the place we want to be.

Speculating on speculation.......... A handful of relative decent SPFL quality in the form of Bosmans or almost-Bosmans (Kamara) makes sense IF we were to be looking towards one or two bit's of more expensive quality. Shinnie on a Bosman still makes sense to me. He can roll his sleeves up, battle and not hide when the going gets tough. He's also at an age where he can still improve, especially if beside better players.

Hastie Haven't seen that much of the lad but if the various reports are correct then he's just the kind of Scottish lad we should be signing. Noticed that he's quite adept at cutting in from the right and banging them in with his left foot.....which is pretty much what Greg Stewart is good at.

Just caught up with last nights podcast,...thank's to all involved for another good well structured listen. Interesting to hear that all three predicted a draw.

Stewart (if on a Bosman) would make sense. Plus side is his creativity. Doubt would be coping with the weight of the jersey.

Did you do the scripts for the old Trumpton Fire Station ?

Aye, I can recall memories behind them all We are due a win at the Brendanlessbeu (last one was 2010)

Perhaps Barcelona is twinned with Greenock

The idea that we could have signed Ryan Kent for 2M or so was always fantasy. Three things 1. We'll only get those type of players from the English market on loan 2. We have to explore other markets where you get more for your money 3. We have to start pushing are own promising youngsters where possible and giving them the chance to improve quickly

Now is when it'll start going Pete Tong

Needed to happen IMO....he's better out of it. Said it when he was being mentioned for the job at Ibrox, those days are behind him. A few could keep it going well into their 60's but to do that in high pressured jobs with that level of public scrutiny is very difficult. Not an easy job at the moment in a transitional time.

Going into the game on the 29th of December all the signs pointed to our squad running on empty but SG decided to gamble on the fitness of several players, partly down to the winter break allowing a window for recovery.... He galvanised the spirit and determination of the team and we beat them for the first time for a while. Unless Halliday has his leg hanging off, I think he'll play and I'm sure will have the right attitude for the game. As many have mentioned, the midfield is where the decisions are for SG&Co. My only two words on it are.........Play McCrorie

Recent moves from the club to encourage and put out a more positive vibe on Alfredo to counter the avalanche of negative is a good idea

How many dodgy ankles from Osijek does approximately 3M buy you ? Apparently two