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Vos seems to be the tactical coach we wanted. I'm not entirely convinced of this, simply because he was coaching in the Ajax system, which is quite authoritative. He's not coaching 'his' ideas, if you know what I mean, it's Ajax ideas. However, taking some of the Ajax ideas cannot be a bad thing, can it? I think it's an exciting appointment, nonetheless. He seems to be a good developer of players, from what I've read.

Livingston 0 - 1 Rangers FGS Morelos #PessimisticLoyal

Why are all these players collapsing on the field? There was a lad playing for Sheriff that collapsed recently, a Belgian player not long since, Fleck was hospitalised, there's now a player in League One that just collapsed, and Aguero has just retired because of chest pains. And, of course, Eriksen in the summer. Are they being pushed too hard?

Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle Palace 1-1 Villa Liverpool 3-0 So’ton Canaries 2-3 Wolves BHA 1-0 Leeds Brentford 1-0 Everton Burnley 2-2 ‘Spurs Leicester 1-2 Watford City 3-0 Hammers Chelsea 2-0 United

I got the same deal! No, it can't. I had to cancel then make another account. I've got a few emails lying about, so it wasn't difficult.

I'm not sure if this is appropriate or not (@Frankie?), but there's an offer for The Athletic, if you're so inclined. It's currently £1 per month for 12 months: https://theathletic.com/checkout2/intro12monthly/?source=video_youtube_contentvideo They've got a lot of good writers. Jordan Campbell does a fair few Rangers articles. The content's great, but I wouldn't pay the usual £7.99 per month for it. It's pretty good for a quid.

I went with Bassey. I just loved his attitude. I don't see him as a CB going forward, though. I thought Kamara was immense.

I would.

I said a while ago that to fix Man Utd I would install Ralf Rangnick as DoF and let him rip up the structure completely; It needs gutted. I didn't think they'd appoint him as manager, though (albeit interim)! He's one of the best in world football, IMO. Exciting times!

I don't know if it's just because my nerves were shot by that second half, backs-to-the-wall performance, but I wasn't too impressed last night. Of course, GvB's only had a couple of days, so we can't expect too much change. I thought it was interesting that we were playing a 4-4-2 in defence, which is a solid set-up. I don't think we pressed high at all, it was more of a mid-block. I did think our defenders were a lot more aggressive, though. And, we did press higher second half. It was a 4-2-3-1 in attack. Kent and Hagi were noticeably wider, with moments where they played it well, then others when they didn't. I expect that to improve, though. Aribo as the #10 was interesting, because it suggests GvB doesn't want a 'creative' #10, but more of a second-striker, someone with energy that can play in tandem with the striker. (Then again, Aribo and Hagi swapped position after a while, so it's fluid.) Generally, I was a wee bit disappointed. I would like to see more controlled possession in my teams. That may come, though, as GvB works with them. The result was all that mattered, at the end of the day. Job done.

Livingston v Rangers

Strange results... quite a few had us losing! Correct Result (1 pt): Rousseau, Dado, Yorkie, Mack, One, DJ, Franc, TB, 26th, FS, T-1000, CammyF, r_s and Ted. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Dado, DJ, 26th, FS, T-1000 and CammyF. FGS (2 pts): One, TB, T-1000 and Ted. Correct Score (3 pts): DJ and FS. Latest Standings:

That double save, though! Jeez...

We had 4 full-backs on the pitch at the same time tonight. OrangeBall?

What a cross! 👀

I don't understand Tavernier's crossing sometimes? Smash it across the goal, or cut it back to the edge of the box. Why try to whip it high when you're approaching the box? It's almost impossible that way.

Our best plays have come from some runs in behind. I'd like to see more, though.

What are you talking about? Kamara, Aribo and Hagi have been our best players! You've clearly got an agenda.

We should be cutting this team apart. Sparta Prague are so gung-ho in their attacks, but we're panicking a bit with their swarming. I think if we work out how to pass through it, we should score a few. Easier said than done, though.

I'd say you are wrong on that count too, but it is subjective.

But, fun, though... no?

Thanks for playing, I suppose. Better luck next time. In all seriousness, I do believe GvB has played a 4-4-2 with Feyenoord to combat a superior Ajax side. He might set-up specifically for this opponent, but I see him starting as he wants to go on (i.e. His preferred 4-3-3/4-2-3-1).

Harsh...