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But some of the criticism is unfair and last night he was singled out when others missed as easy opportunities as he did. He created a good chance not long after he was introduced when he fired a ball across goal and Alfie was not far from connecting with it. He then hit a great shot that the keeper saved and IMO a fully fit / switched on Alfie would have diverted the rebound into the net. He should have scored when one on one with keeper (or passed to Kent) but he didn't take the right choice. Same happened a few times in final third when players chose the wrong option but they weren't slaughtered. Strange that we aren't discussing his good parts (highlighted above) but are focusing on the one thing he did wrong whilst glossing over other players "errors". The manager answered a question about Matondo post-match which mentioned earlier - maybe worth reflecting on his words and giving the lad some support.

Didn't say there is room for sentiment just some players who are genuinely injured (or ill) getting criticised for "not playing" or when they do play "under performing". Beale said he is sticking with players he knows and trusts until he can get the majority of the squad back and has also said he has identified a couple of positions that need strengthened. Fans expecting a huge turnaround in players in January are going to be as disappointed as I was the year I asked for but didn't receive a Chopper for my Christmas (and there were genuine reasons why my folks didn't/couldn't get me a Chopper).

Maybe it's my memory playing tricks on me but I remember my trips to Ibrox back then as fondly as I remember my trips to away games. Maybe the naivety of youth over now being a grumpy auld git. These days I'd take an away ST over a home ST every day of the week (not that I go to many due to lack of tickets).

Nah, maybe it's because I started going during the John Greig / Jock Wallace 2nd stint wilderness years, it was mostly same fans home and away (as there weren't many of us if truth be told). Ibox is a like a library and without UBs it would completely silent other than moans, shouting abuse at our own players and booing if we are not 3 up after 20 minutes. Watching Rangers at Ibrox isn't a pleasurable experience most games and not just down to the performances on the pitch.

But most of these "sick notes" have played twice a week for the last 2 seasons. Maybe worth listening to the manager. He has inherited a squad lacking in confidence with dropping fitness levels and a horrendous injury list. Slowly but surely players are returning from injury and we should have Borna, Colak and Roofe available for Motherwell. 3 great options including our top goal-scorer and Roofe who is best finisher at the club. We are also witnessing players willing to play through injury for this manager when previously they may have decided not to play (Tav, Alfie, JL as examples). Regarding players playing with injuries its a "no win" situation. Some fans want players "dropped" or rested of they are injured (or ill) others want players to play through the pain. The sickness bug that has gone through the squad is unavoidable but has knocked a few players for six but hopefully run its course. It appears from what I'm hearing one of the main reasons the board wanted Beale was due to how fit we were when he was here previously. Getting the squad back to full fitness and brimming with confidence will take more than 3 weeks and 3 games (excluding the friendly). There is nothing we can do other than support Beale and support the players - as an example, booing at 1-2 at halftime against Hibs wasn't supporting Beale and the players. However, song book aside, it appears we have a different breed of fan away from Ibrox who support the team from 1st minute to the 97th minute (if that's what's required).

Away with you, there is no place for common sense and a dose of reality on this (or any Rangers) message boards. In all seriousness - great post.

All about opinions. I think a fully switched on Alfie would have adjusted and diverted the ball home. Sakala doesn't have an excuse- 5 yards out, a brilliant delivery and he managed to place the ball in the only position where he couldn't score. Agree 100% on Matondo's lack of confidence. Not having a go at Alfie or Fashion as players miss chances, it's part of the game. The positive is that we are creating chances and players are in the positions to "miss" them.

Therein lies the problem as some fans think we should just turn up, play like 1970s Brazil and thump everyone we play 6 or 7 nil no matter who we are up against. It's mental and we've all watched football long enough to know that very rarely happens. Even with a fully fit team, at peak fitness and confident, there's games where you'll "struggle". I think if someone had offered us 9 points from the 3 games we'd all have taken it. We move onto Motherwell and hopefully have more players back and more options. As fans, we need to get behind the manager and players and help this transition as it's obvious from Belaes comments, the squad is ravaged, lacking fitness and confidence.

You could have scored? What's your scoring record in top flight football? Alfies was the worst miss, then Sakalas - 5 yards out one misses an open goal and one hits the keeper when if he had put it either side it was a goal. It's OK tho, as Matondo is the "whipping boy" and the "laughing stock" as we've got to have one and it's his time. Maybe worth listening to the manager when he was asked about him. Said something along the lines of "he's one of us, he'll get all the support he needs to regain his confidence, he's played in Belgium and Germany but is short of confidence" - what a novel idea.

Yeah, the only times I've been tempted to have a pint usually involves Rangers 😀

I gave up drinking 12 years ago - so I can't blame the drink 😅

As was I 😀, bit I wasn't.... 😀

Lighten up, it's Christmas 😜

Thanks for the thought, but I think those who know me will testify that I have enough..... 😀

It's Christmas - the season to be jolly even for auld grumpy chops like me. Went for treatment once but my councillor required treatment after visits. Also depends which one of the many Cammy's is in control 🤔

Offence taken 😉

Why? Both were 5 yards from goal. Sakala at least drew a save from the keeper, Alfie had an open goal. Worst miss since Van Vossan.

I would argue Alfie's miss from 5 yards after good play from Matondo or Fashions miss from similar close range after good play from Devine were worse than Matondo's miss

Football fans singing naughty songs - well that's new. I've been going for 42 years and have never heard the likes. Whilst it's not for me, I find it strange that anyone who attends football is "shocked" to hear anything inappropriate.

Aye, we got all players that played for us under McCoist for nothing. Anyone in the current squad are nowhere near as bad as some who played for us and failed to get out of Championship (Foster, Moshni, Bell, The Newcastle 5 off the top of my head).

Maybe I'm easily pleased but wouldn't rate that as zero out of 10. Maybe slightly above a 5, but definitely not a zero. Also, 2nd half against Hibs was a good performance, the last 3 minutes against Aberdeen was very entertaining

A host of players under Ally McCoist as a starting point.

3 points and down the road. Two away games in 4 days and maximum points. Clean sheet as well tonight. Merry Christmas Bears and on to Wednesday

Refs had a great game like