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Very few points. The majority took only a single point for the Correct Result. Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered, except one, whom I shall not name. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): BF FGS (2 pts): Onevision Correct Score (3 pts): None. Latest Standings:

You may want to check the facts again.

Willem II 0 - 2 Rangers FGS Morelos

Correct Result (1 pt): No one. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Rousseau, One, BEAR, gaspard, Bill, DMAA, Stevie, WB91, TB, CammyF, BF, Yorkie, 26th, BD, Ted and r_s. FGS (2 pts): Rousseau, BEAR, Stewarty, compo, Malang, Chelsea, Bill, gs, TB, YOrkie, T-1000, BD, Ted, r_s and Uilleam. Correct Score (3 pts): No one. Latest Standings:

Is that true? Why do I always think we struggle there? Parkhead doesn't bother me as much as that place.

I'll be honest and say I've been ignoring the game. This team, at this venue, always gives me the fear. I think it's because I know we should be overcoming Hibs easily enough, but always contrive to screw it up. Not surprised to see it's not going too well. Ugh.

Bale's a good signing, but I don't see it improving Spurs, in terms of league placement. Mourinho could fill his team with Ronaldo and Messi but it would still be bland, counter-attacking football. It looks like they could play a 3-4-3 with their players, and the starting line-up does look tasty. It remains to be seen if Bale -- or more accurately, Mourinho -- can make the difference, though. I think Thiago is the pick of the signings, thus far. Phenomenal player that gives Liverpool something different. They have quite a workman-like midfield, but Thiago brings a touch of class. I see Liverpool are after Diogo Jota from Wolves too, who would fit in nicely.

Hibernian 0 - 2 Rangers FGS Morelos

Erm... I completely forgot about the time of the game. Annoyed to have missed it, but a nice surprise nonetheless. How did we play? What formation? How were the new draftees?

Strange one: either 1 point for the Correct Result, or 5 points for the Correct Scores. No one had Tavernier as FGS. Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Stewarty, Tin Man, Bill, Gaspard and FS. FGS (2 pts): - Correct Score (3 pts): Stewarty, Tin Man, Bill, Gaspard and FS. Latest Standings:

I'm surprised by the praise for Adam. From what I remember, the majority could only criticise him at the time. He was never utilised properly with us. It was only when he dropped into a deeper, central role, and where the team was built around him, that he was able to show his qualities.

El loco.

I wasn't convinced by Chelsea. A mistake, a worldie and a deflected shot? Meh. They've still to get Ziyech into the side, though. I thought BHA were the better side.

Lincoln Red Imps 0 - 4 Rangers FGS Kent

BHA 5 - 0 Chelsea ?

Yeah-- Johnson's 27. It's about quality. Docherty and McCrorie are not good enough.

I'll reserve judgement until I see them tonight, and when they get all their new signings back fit, but I don't see it with Chelsea. They've strengthened on paper, but I don't rate Lampard, just yet. You can sign all the best players in the world and cobble them together into a team, but it doesn't then translate into improvement or success. I do think, in this country, we're to preoccupied with bringing in newer, better players to generate that improvement, rather than relying on the coaches to improve what's there and how they play. Arteta's -- too early to say transformed, but -- improved a rubbish Arsenal side, not by making big signings but by implementing his ideas on their style of play. Gary Neville has a bad habit of saying Man Utd just need a couple of big signings and they'll be up there challenging for the League. Nonsense. They'll get closer, but they need more than that.

Ricardo Gardner*

Who's Gardiner?

We have another two matches today: Sheffield Utd vs Wolves, and then Brighton vs Chelsea.

Strange-- I wasn't convinced after watching the above clip: he looked slight, and only scored penalties or scuffed shots. I've now watched more clips and I think he looks better. He still looks quite slight -- I wonder how he'd cope with our League's physicality -- but has a bit of pace about him, and he likes to get into the box and/or take shots from distance. Maybe not a creative player, but one that likes to get on the end of things. Not a bad option to have.

I think Arsenal will be in the mix, perhaps competing with MU and CHEL for the final spots.

I've already made a batch of panic transfers...

Tottenham-Everton could be an interesting one. Mourinho-Ancelotti. I think Tottenham will be stronger, though I don't see them scoring much. Ancelotti has had a little more time to bed in his ideas, and they've strengthened impressively, including Allan, Doucoure, and James Rodriguez.