CammyF

Heart and Hand lads saying is bollocks and have a dig at The Retard for running with the story ?‍♂️ https://mobile.twitter.com/ibroxrocks/status/1286425570776100869 Oh wait, maybe a negative story relating to SPFL due to break soon, so let's blame big bad Rangers? Too cynical? Coincidence?

Now I did wonder about this. Rangers are facing a SFA investigation into a potential breaking of Covid testing protocol given we played DUFC on Wednesday afternoon then had to delay Wednesday night's KO until we received Covid results. Maybe nothing but when SFA get involved, you just never know.

They've been through the mill (to say the least) but back in the Championship now.

Holy F@uck

St Mirren squad in lockdown due to several tests having been returned positive for Covid 19 https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/coronavirus-joint-response-group-update-23-july/

McGregor to start in goal? Can't see too many other changes.

Sure I read somewhere today was last day of arbitration and decision expected tomorrow or more likely Monday? As to what, if any impact on the start of the season? Pass!!

Agree with most of what you say, but I think Alfie is crucial to the way we play. He can occupy an entire defence as a loan striker and that allows the likes of Hagi and Aribo to shine. Last season we were too reliant on Alfies goals, and I know it's only pre-season but we've scored 8 in three games without Alfie scoring. Whilst selling him will bring in money to build with, replacing what he contributes (when he is at his best) will be very difficult.

As well as the choice of opposition, the timing of this bounce game is questionable as we were short of numbers for the Motherwell game. Just an thought given the above, maybe our recruitment team wanted a close-up view of one (or more) of the DUFC players prior to a bid? Otherwise, time and opposition very questionable. As for Motherwell as opposition, I think we are playing them again next week in a bounce game at Training Centre. May be down to them being "local" so the logistics are easy? If we are to refuse friendlies with clubs that we have a grievance against, or they have hostility against us, it'll be "Blues v Whites" for the foreseeable future ?

One very decent run in the 1st half that maybe should have led to a goal. Tried hard to impress, was always available but like the Motherwell performance, nothing to get overly excited about.

The front 3 looked to be a little narrower (as did the pitch weirdly) than last season and interchanged frequently. We were also moving the pall quicker / faster with short passes and 1-2s, none more so for Aribos goal. Whilst Borna got forward as much as usual, Tav appeared more defensive. Not a criticism, just looked a tweak to the formation.

Yup much as expected and as you've said - hammerthowing and packed defence. They did come out a little in 2nd half. Decent performance, decent goals and a decent work out. All positive, Defoe injury apart.

One more friendly remaining and will interesting to see Saturday's team. Think the starting 11 tonight is our starting 11 at Pittodrie (with the possibility of Shagger in goal). Still need 3 or 4 signings who are 1st team / starter material if we don't lose any of our top players. Interesting 10 days ahead.

Defoe injured - looks like a hamstring

After a faultless 1st half, my RTV has been really glitchy and has crashed twice ?

Almost 5 - some good football there. Barker looking sharp

What a goal - great passing, great feet from Aribo

Motherwell now reverting to type #hammerthrowers As ar the officials - a penalty not awarded

Great start and should have been 3 there! Nice to hear the dulcite tones of Jimmy Nichol on RTV

Results back - game on ?

Players out warming up! https://mobile.twitter.com/i/web/status/1286004765722378242

Still awaiting test results - how longer til games cancelled. Apparently same thing happened at Hibs v Ross County game at weekend and it was cancelled.

Motherwell have their results and are cleared to play. As The Gunsligger says, Rangers also awaiting results.

Await results of Covid tests - been promised before 8:00PM

Tonight's game now kicking off at 8:00PM. Apparently awaiting Covid Test Results for Motherwell players and been promised prior to 8:00PM.