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Oh, come on! Barton vs 'Broon'? Sell out. Highly unlikely, but I see the logic in it. I think he does fit the profile, and would be a good addition; he's been superb for Burnley. However, I highly doubt it's likely.

Do these so-called journalists know anything? Fans are susceptible to over-the-top excitement around a transfer target, but there's a line; We know the difference between a realistic target and a complete fantasy. You do wonder how they're picking these names? And, indeed, why? Next Up: Messi's angling for a move because Warburton met him once while scouting the Barcelona academy...

Rossiter is a tidy player, with good technical and passing ability, but very lightweight (in the mould of Crawford and Zelalem). He fits the bill, but I'm not sure how ready he is for the rough and tumble of the Premiership? The proof is in the fact that Rodgers liked him, for certain meaningless games, and thought he had promise, but Klopp has not used him once because I don't think he has the physicality needed to play for a Klopp side. Hanley is a big, old-fashioned centre-back; strength and no-nonsense. I don't see him fitting in with Warburton's passing philosophy. Hanley is a strange one; I highly doubt he's a target. (I think he's rubbish.)

Here we were espousing the benefits of them having a grueling run of games before the Cup final, and they're not even going to get past the first round! As much as want them to stay down, I don't think anyone wants them out at this stage! It's puzzling: we were beaten by Livingston, and they got humped by Stranraer! Hibs will get gubbed by Raith at the first play-off stage and still beat us in the final!

It's not an issue who he supports. If he wants to pull on the blue jersey, that's all that matters. Another non-story.

Sack Warburton and bring back McCoist! And if he's still doing that betting advert with Kammy, make a move for Neilson! I presume it goes up to (and includes) the St Mirren game? The first three are interesting. McCoist and Neilson look to be complete extremes, with Warburton the middle way.

I'm surprised. Who's left?

Agreed. McArthur could occupy a central bearth, but wouldn't offer much offensively (unlike Holt and Halliday -- when he plays further forward) and would more likely be a support player. The 4-3-3 is flexible, so when we have Halliday and Ball, it sort of becomes a double pivot (2 DM's), but Halliday is fairly offensive anyway. A McArthur in there would create a double pivot, providing more strength and steel in the midfield. It's all about getting the right mix. I think McArthur would be a good, but unlikely, addition.

McArthur sits deep, but I'm not sure he's a DM per se. He's more of a box-to-box midfielder that works for the team: bursts a gut to get forward and back, to win the ball back etc., but then offloads it to a better player. He always plays alongside a DM; Cabaye in CP's case, who is a more of a regista, creative DM. Even at Hamilton he would play beside a proper DM in McCarthy. He'd be an excellent addition to the squad, but I'm not sure if he fits with what Warburton wants. However, I think MW would prefer a creative DM -- still able to protect the back four and organise -- rather than a defensive DM, so a box-to-box midfielder may be a good support?

I went for McKay: integral to the team and consistently excellent all season.

Dorrans does not excite me. He's got a good left foot, but I'm not sure what else he has? Just having a good foot does not mean he's good enough.

MOH's pace is difficult to utilise when there's no space to run into! I think he's not quite settled into the system yet. He tries, but it's not worked thus far. I hope a full pre-season will see him settle.

Unbelievable achievement.

Do you think we're taking too much pleasure in the troubles of another club? Naahhh!!

Tavernier the next Bale...??

Are we still interested in/linked with Tom Bradshaw? He's playing for Walsall on Sky Sports, scoring a nice goal; he looks like an aggressive, pacey forward in the mold of Waghorn. The tricky wide player, Romaine Sawyers, looks very tidy and creative on the ball. It looks like there are decent players at this level. Despite not being the most well-known or prestigious of targets, these guys look, on the surface at least, like they'd fit into what Warburton is trying to create.

I actually thought Miller's overall game was poor on Sunday, but there he is grabbing a goal again. He has several flaws, and although unfortunately I'd rather not see us need to depend on him next year, his contribution this year has been excellent and he deserves praise. Zelalem has been bright the last few games. His flaws are self-evident, but I'm not sure I agree there is no 'killer pass'. For me, he's looking for that 'killer pass' every time, but has rarely been given an option by a teammates. I think it was Waghorn (maybe Holt?) that made a good forward run and Zelalem found him with a nice through-ball. It's difficult when these guys are already on the shoulder rather than being a few yards further back, for a player to notice the run; if they're already on the shoulder, any hint of movement and they're offside. I think we're missing someone to hold the ball up with a defender to his back, so a Holt, Zelalem etc. can push a ball into him and move to receive the one-two. Too often on Sunday a player receives the ball, back to goal, and then runs away from goal; it undo's the forward momentum. Miller's not really brought that, but I felt Clark gave us that quality in another game. Ironically, Clark didn't do it on Sunday but did provide the pass into that player (not sure who it was?) to set up Holt's goal. It was a nice goal; something we need to do more.

Superb. It's hard to look past them.

If it wasn't for the Chelsea/Spurs game, I would watch the Dundee Derby. I never like to see any side do badly, but this will be sweet.

You're not wrong. I'd rather see us out-play an opponent than out-fight them, but there's certainly a case for a middle way.

I thought we were OK today: technically we did well, with good ball movement etc. It's the attitude and lethargy at the moment that is letting us down. Concentration (from Wes in particular)is also poor. The stats suggest we created a good few chances, and the majority were on target -- not bad at all. Waghorn was really beneficial to our game: his movement and directness are effective, always giving us an option up front. His first touch is still lacking but he really does improve the team. I wonder if the poor attitude is a symptom of assembling a squad comprising too many mid-table players? Perhaps not used to having to win every game?

What happens when we win the ball back?

As pleased as I am for Barrie, it does seem like the praise has come on the back of a goal (a wonder goal) against Celtic and not because of his consistently superb performances. Maybe I'm moaning about nothing here, but I feel like they (Scottish football and the press etc.) have a strangely narrow definition of a good player.

As well as the others have done, there can only be one winner, surely?

Fast Facts (from the Rangers site): Seven different Gers players have scored against Livingston this season – Lee Wallace, Martyn Waghorn, Nicky Law, Jason Holt, Nicky Clark, Danny Wilson and Kenny Miller. Waghorn has scored a third of Rangers’ nine goals against the Lions. Livi’s home ground is known as the Tony Macaroni arena, a rather individual title afforded by sponsorship from the pizza and pasta restaurant. This will be Rangers fifth meeting with Livi this season, four in the league and one in the League Cup. They have beaten them three times but could only manage a draw at the Tony Macaroni Arena back in November. Rangers have played Livingston 26 times in their history; they have won 17 of those meetings and lost just once. Livingston will have to play-off against League One opposition in May to try and secure their Championship status. They can’t climb out of the relegation spot now, with just two games to play Dumbarton have pulled eight points ahead of them. http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/opposition-focus-livi-3/