Rousseau

Livingston vs Rangers

Some of the tactical comments that interested me: 'After almost exactly a year in office, coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst had to vacate his post in November. Was his performance in the premier class his undoing? Yes, but we haven't always reached our standard in the league either. I don't think the sporting directors liked the way we played football. That was too defensive, goals are expected from us. His successor Michael Beale, once an assistant to Steven Gerrard, has not yet lost a competitive game as Rangers coach. What does he do better than van Bronckhorst? Among other things, he allows more offensive football to be played. I would say that he and his assistants prepare us more for opponents. We have a better sense of how we go into a game. [...] You have scored five goals in the last eight competitive games, sometimes as a right winger, sometimes in central midfield. What position do you see yourself in? I mostly play on the right eight, the coach gives me certain freedom up front. I'm a mix of a ten and an eight. Under the new coach, I took another big step towards eight because I think more defensively and understand our pressing.'

Kevin Thomson would've 'blootered' someone before Tillman had even reached the deck. #JustSayin

A home draw? Why isn't this in The Conspiracy Box thread?

Wait--I mean they should not go for an Australian. And definitely not one that is overweight.

This really shouldn't be news in this day and age, but it is. Is he the first still playing? Brave, especially for a Czech. As Rangers know from experience, they are... scum.

Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto says he "no longer wants to hide" as he publicly comes out as gay. The 27-year-old Sparta Prague midfielder, on loan from Getafe, made the announcement on Twitter on Monday. "Like everybody else, I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses, I have a family, I have my friends," he said. "I have a job that I have been doing as best as I can for years with seriousness, with professionalism and passion. "Like everybody else I also want to live my life in freedom without fears, without prejudice, without violence but with love." "I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64622199

Apparently he's now no longer in contention. I think they should go for an Australian.

What are your thoughts, folks?

I thought it was the right call. The only thing that annoyed me was that when Tillman was assaulted by three/four Partick players, his teammates didn't back him up quickly or hard enough.

I completely agree with this. His time is done.

Sorry. Corrected.

Slim pickings if it wasn't for Colak. Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Rousseau, Yorkie, Lenny, DJ and BEAR. FGS (2 pts): Rousseau, Yorkie, Bill, compo, SBG, DJ, Mack, TB, buster, CammyF, Ted and r_s. Correct Score (3 pts): - Latest Standings:

Thank f*ck that's over. Name's in the hat; that's all that matters. We need to improve our performances; these showings are not good enough.

Never. In. Doubt.

Oh—Is it? I don't know.

It's alright, we'll beat them at ho—

I might turn it off...

That is a ludicrous decision. I could say cheating. VAR doesn't help in that situation.

We don't create enough. It's quite depressing.

You never fail to get the formation wrong.

I was trying to recall any managers that utilised three #10s. Off the top of my head, there was Jesus' Benfica, who adopted a 4-1-3-2 a few years past. That would be interesting against the diddy clubs. No place for Raskin, though; he likes to carry the ball from deep.

Looks like MB is leaning into the three #10s approach.

MB: 'It would be unfair not to give Sands a run out in his preferred midfield position'. Also MB: *Plays Sands for the first time in weeks ... at CB* I would prefer King got minutes over Sands; I doubt he is being signed permanently.

I need to change tack. THERE IS NO WAY BIG ANGE IS LEAVING THE HOOPS. NO WAY.