Rousseau

I've gone full pessimism in the GPL.

Hibernian 0 - 1 Rangers FGS Tavernier

I was always in favour of retaining Ryan Jack, with the caveat that he would be able to play 20-30 games. He's only played 12 games worth of minutes this season (1080 minutes from 22 appearances), unfortunately. I think it's time to release him this season.

I would love to see a Liverpool victory: mainly because I detest Citeh, but also because it would make a brilliant end to the season; I don't see Citeh dropping any more points, so a little head start for Liverpool and Arsenal would make it interesting. A Citeh win means the season is over.

I wouldn't write off Raskin just yet - remember a month or two ago Cantwell was hooked at half-time (twice on the bounce?) and eventually learned what PC wanted him to do, becoming an essential player. I do think the box-to-box 6 role that PC likes suits Raskin.

Roofe is certainly one that would be higher up the list, but I thought Lundstram would provide a better subject for discussion.

This is the squad management argument. I think it's a good opportunity to free up high wages and reduce what is still a bloated squad.

Lundstram's contract ends at the end of the season. He is clearly a superb performer, yet is past 30 and presumably on high wages. With our new DoF could we prioritise a younger, cheaper option, a la Diomande? Or, is he too important to release? From a squad management point of view, I can see the argument for releasing him. What are your thought?

You could set your watch by it. The top two lost last week as well.

I love how Diomande has just instantly become an important first-team player. It's been far too long since that's happened.

Bill Leckie in The Sun: "Benfica draw isn't as good a result as Rangers think - this team were there for the taking" FFS. I won't provide a link.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Hibernian vs Rangers

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I think it would make it a lesser competition. It would be the same few teams every year. Unless they made it a pure knock-out to throw in some danger, but the big clubs won't take that risk.

I actually quite like that level of engagement, but not one ultra coming down from the stands. It helped Lyon - along with the change of manager - pull away from the relegation zone; they were struggling and now are comfortably mid-table.

I posted a video of the Lyon fans berating the players a wee while ago. They were still in the stands, though...

Benfica 0 - 1 Rangers FGS Tavernier

Benfica vs Rangers

Subbed at half-time...

When you captain Saka in your FL team and he scores nothing in a 5 goal match...

Eh? He nearly took his head off!