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I agree he should be on the right, but I don't think he has enough in his game to play RAM. I see him as an industrious, box-to-box player, arriving into the box; which is perfect for those LCM/RCM positions we employ. I agree he could be a really good option for us this season. I hope it works out for him.

Some of the Swedish publications I was trying to read all hint at a problem with the club. It sounds like they want to move him on. It happens over there. The translation was poor so I couldn't get much more than that.

He only played 3 of the last 14 games, spending most of that time on the bench.

I don't really understand the 'we don't need three sitting midfielders' criticism. I think it misunderstands their role and position in the team. I would agree if it was the traditional destroyer-type defensive midfielder, where that's all he does, but our three-man midfield is the basis of our whole offensive structure. It provides the support and organisation for the front-three and full-backs. It's not as if they're sitting back and letting the others do the attacking, they're supporting them, providing a passing option. They also should be getting into the box when appropriate too -- see Jack yesterday. A loose example would be Guardiola's use of full-backs. At times they bomb forward, but mostly they stay back in a central midfield position. Guardiola likes a 2-3, or 3-2 set-up with his CBs, FBs and DM. They provide the support for the front players, and defend against counters. Walker does bomb forward on the overlap at times, but he's mostly playing as a right-sided CB.

Where's this from?!

I was pleased with Jones' intent to shoot from distance. I can't remember the last time we scored from distance!

Morelos! 0-4!

I'm pleased to see the players going over to congratulate Barasic for both those goals. Make him feel a part of the team. It might be what he needs. Barasic's goal, for me.

0-2!! OJO! Delightful goal. Opens his body up and bends it into the far corner.

Nice shot from Jones, just wide. I like his intent.

Knocked it about well, Barasic (?) with the cross, Jack volleys it into the far corner.

0-1 Rangers! Ryan-HE'S-A-WASTE-OF-A-JERSEY-Jack!

Ojo should have scored, there! He's stretching, though.

I'm surprised Jones started. I wonder if he's seen as being first choice?

It's going how I expected, to be honest. They have everyone behind the ball, and we're slowly trying to find a way through, and struggling. All on a terrible pitch.

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16/17: 2,734 mins (31 games) 17/18: 1,397 mins (18 games) 18/19: 2,796 mins (36 games) 2017/18 he had injury problems. Nothing serious, I think, but small niggles and illness.

I'd say that's true for most of us! I doubt many of us watch Slavia Prague with any regularity. I think I do recall seeing him in the Europa League last season, but I don't know. Slavia Prague reached the QF, where they lost to Chelsea. A quick search shows: Ivorian, 27 years-old, 6'4, CB, who has played in the Czech Republic for most of his career. It doesn't say on Wikipedia, but I believe he's won 2 or 3 League titles with Slavia Prague.

I thought SG said Arfield would be left out?

I'd rather we had moved him on.

I think the lineup back to middle is straightforward, but the front three is more difficult to pick. Possibly: McGregor Tavernier - Goldson - Katic - Halliday Aribo - Davis - Kamara Hastie - Stewart Defoe I'm stumped as to who plays behind Defoe. I chose based on who played 60 minutes on Sunday.

I thought Mayo was pretty impressive. Okay--early days, and it was only a friendly, but I feel he could play a part this season.

Well, yes; exactly. I'm not writing them off, it just seems like I'm in the minority with regards their showing yesterday. I actually asked above whether it was maybe just lack of match-sharpness. I like Halliday; he can do a job, filling in, now and again. And, I still think Barasic has the ability -- somewhere, surely!