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3 minutes ago, Frankie said:

One or two slight surprises but, changes or otherwise, it's a strong team for arguably our toughest test of the year so far. Minutes for Barisic useful ahead of Euro matches and plenty creativity in the side against a Killie side that will defend stoutly, hit on the counter and carry a threat from set-pieces. We'll have to be at our best again.

 

Come on the Rangers!

Ridvan is in the adjusted Euro squad so there is less requirements for Borna to get game time for the Europa League.

The pitch won't be the only additional hurdle we face tonight. I've just driven up the A77 to Glasgow and the rain was very heavy.

1 minute ago, RANGERRAB said:

Hmm…..I’m starting to get concerned about the number of changes made each game. Surely we get a best starting XI and stick to it as much as possible 

I agree. For me this is a crucial game and I would start with Ridvan. He's clearly our best LB and we are a better team with him in the team IMO. I get rotation and the need for it however would Borna not be better coming in for home games against bottom 6 teams?

Surprised Ridvan and Stirling have been rested but in Clement we trust. 

One for the more eagle eyed fans or anaroks out there... 

If you want to run your eyes over Benfica, they kick off at 6pm tonight (not sure who their opponents are). 

1 hour ago, Bill said:

I was convinced we would miss him badly. I got that wrong.

I don't think you're alone in that way of thinking Bill. 

2 hours ago, Devil's advocaat said:

It really says a hell of a lot about PC that he's made us almost forget about Sima. Unimaginable a couple of months back.

 

Bravo.

Likewise with Cantwell yesterday. 

7 minutes ago, weebluedevil said:

Could have been an ever better weekend, but 2 minutes to go, they get themselves out of jail. Bugger. 

Forget them. They are irrelevant. We keep winning and we win the league. It's that simple.

That's Dessers scored 11 from the 19 league games that Clement has managed. Considering he's not started every game during that period, that's decent. 

Just now, Rousseau said:

You had to bring up Rugby Park. 

 

I going to have the fear all night now... 

Is there such a thing as good juju...?

Well done Rangers. 5 points clear and 7 goals clear. Over to you fence hurlers.

5 minutes ago, CammyF said:

Happened when we were winning leagues, winning 9 in a row. Nothing new.

I hear you. I love our fans but having been to various Premier League and European games over the last few decades, we're miles behind in terms of league match atmosphere.

Just now, CammyF said:

Sometimes? Happens every week.

We haven't played like this every week to go 5pts ahead.

Each to their own but I cannot believe fans are leaving early after what the players have given them today. Our fans are odd sometimes.

4 minutes ago, PoohBear said:

Cortes has been a very impressive signing. Is he just a 6 month loan?

Is he not a loan with the commitment to buy?

Sterling is becoming my favourite current player. Fecking love his attitude.

I've lost count of how many times we've regained possession only to lose it immediately with poor passing. 

We've lost our way slightly after that bright start.

32 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

Three sitting midfielders!?

 

Beale and GvB would have been slaughtered for that. 

Sterling or Lawrence won't be sitting. 

5 hours ago, BlackSocksRedTops said:

*********Butland*******

***Goldson***Souttar***

Tav**************Ridvan

***Lunny**Diamonde***

*******Lawrence*******

McCausland*****Cortes

********Dessers*******

Apologies for quoting myself but I nearly got the team 100% apart from Sterling for McCausland! Since Clement has come in I've usually got 3 or 4 wrong. His teams are impossible to predict! Mon the Gers!

*********Butland*******

***Goldson***Souttar***

Tav**************Ridvan

***Lunny**Diamonde***

*******Lawrence*******

McCausland*****Cortes

********Dessers*******

Apparently on Wikipedia on the  Dujon Sterling page it says...

Position: Footballer

One of my favourite players at the moment. Would love to see his reaction if he scores. I've never seen him get animated about anything. 

He's Ice cool 😎 

32 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

Excellent afternoon.

Only disappointment for me was Silva once again didn’t score or impress. Might be best to stick with Dessers even with his obvious shortcomings. 

In fairness to Silva, I think it was always going to be hard to impress on that excuse of a pitch. 

55 minutes ago, ian1964 said:

 

Arsehole. You didn't lose 2 via VAR. You lost 2 goals due to poor defending. VAR only confirmed what the idiot ref missed. He should be made to explain what he means here. Disgraceful comments from an experienced manager.