Rousseau

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It's a poll on a football forum, not a general election.

I thought I had made it public. It is now.

Yes, I agree. It's also just trash most of the time.

Ibrox is getting work done. I believe all our pre-season matches will therefore be away - I could be mistaken, though.

I'm quite pleased that this forces us to let his contract run out - I would presume the renewal would be similar to what he's currently on, which would be a mistake to continue with.

Nope. 8-year deal. Tellin' ye.

The stats suggest Lundstram is better as the deeper of the two 6s, and let another be the ball carrier, like Diomande or Raskin.

He's also not great running with the ball, but is a good passer (outwith crossing, but he doesn't cross the ball much so it's irrelevant):

Ibrox Noise is a load of rubbish. It's an interesting stat, though. It could be a flaw of his, or it could be just where he's positioned, in any case we should be covering for it. Nevertheless, it is just one stat - the rest of his defensive stats are pretty good:

If you look, I mentioned 'Lam Sammers'...

Hopefully we can get some forward options back fit over the break. That way we won't rue not signing a striker - someone like that lad that's banging them in for FC Utrecht; Lam Sammers, I think he's called...

Pretty level, to be fair. Defensively, Barisic shades it - except for interceptions and pressing. Offensively, Ridvan shades it - except for the important assist number. It really highlights how they differ in style: Barisic is better defensively deep (low block) , passes and assists; Ridvan is better defensively higher up the pitch (high press) , and dribbling and shooting. You can see why PC might prefer Ridvan.

Ridvan's xA (the quality of the assist - similar to xG) is higher so, no. The forwards have just taken the chance. It's the same with goals: miss a tap-in, score a worldie from 40-yards. It's a dilemma. It'll be interesting to see what PC does.

0.25 to 0.22 xA per 90, with Barisic shading it.

It says above that Barisic has 3 assists to Ridvan's 1. (I was just pointing out the xA from Ridvan is pretty good - he can't score the goals for them). The stats would agree there's not much between them - if we ignore the style difference. That's fair. The criticism of Barisic can be over the top. I personally prefer Ridvan: the fact that the stats show he's in-line with Barisic - if I'm being harsh - at only 22 years old, suggests to me he must be first choice. (I'd revise that if we sign someone else.)

Stats: Ridvan is better in the creativity department (even if his chances created have not been taken - 3.5 xA!). Barisic is better defensively - although Ridvan is a better front-foot defender (possession won in final third and interception). The biggest difference is the 10 years between them! That alone suggests Ridvan should be the priority - IMO.

Benfica drew Marseille.

I've been arguing for a set-piece coach for ages - and a throw-in coach.

PC did the same with Cantwell - he even hooked him at half-time.

Dundee 0 - 1 Rangers FGS Tavernier

Dundee vs Rangers

What are your thoughts, folks?

... Correct Result (1 pt): Bill, Dado, Devil, compo and Lenny. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): - FGS (2 pts): - Correct Score (3 pts): - Latest Standings:

At least the Prague side is getting pumped.