chilledbear

Couldn't have picked a worse KO time, crazy.

I don't like the sound of this at all. There should be a spirit and determination to improve, but it sounds as if things are downbeat. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7396925/

The 4-4-2 we played at Ibrox is a different kettle of fish than we can put out now. Naisy is not a winger and never played as one, I think that is why we lose control in the middle of the park with 4-4-2. Playing 2 wingers against them is just asking for trouble.

It's all so predictable.

Probably Boyd and O'Connor !!!!

Going to be difficult no matter how we play it. They have a lot of pace up front and will be dangerous on the break. Wouldn't be surprised if Ally plays defensively, to be honest we have packed the team with defenders against a lot worse than celtc, so I expect it will be backs to the wall. Beginning to think a young manager with fresh ideas if the slide continues, would be no bad thing. Though for Wed 100% behind Ally.

At least if there are a few bidders the price might be not far from £10m. I would think he will go if we are offered anything from £8m. I wonder how much of that would be given to Ally, not much I would wager.

Have a good one all. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

We are no worse than they were at the start of the season. It's up to Ally to turn things around, a big test of his ability as a manager. First of, he must start playing players in their correct positions, the more defensive players he puts on the park, the worse the defense looks. The red card for McCulloch might have changed the game, but this result has been coming for weeks. I don't think all is lost for Wed, we can still put out a decent team, it is more the attitude of the players than anything else.

It might get the most out of the players in the squad. Although the personel will probably change in January. http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/is-shock-to-rangers-system-on-agenda-as-ally-mccoist-plans-next-attack.16245115 Is shock to Rangers' system on agenda as Ally McCoist plans next attack?Richard Wilson Ally McCoist has shown a willingness to be bold with some of his thinking. He has tinkered with the shape and composition of his midfield, been prepared to trust in young, developing players such as Ross Perry, Jamie Ness, Thomas Kind Bendiksen and Kane Hemmings, and nobody would have expected Sasa Papac to line-up in central midfield. Yet should the Rangers manager be more unconventional? With the personnel that he has, and the qualities of some of the individuals in his squad, would 3-5-2, or a version of that shape, suit Rangers better than the other formations McCoist has been employing? It is a tactic that can be undermined by opponents who play three up front, or have clever wide players who can target the space between the three defenders, but is being revived from its place in history. With Rangers tending to dominate most domestic opponents, they could switch their shape without being weakened. Udinese and Napoli both use the system to impressive effect in Serie A, while Pep Guardiola is increasingly using a back three with Barcelona. These are decisions made on philosophical grounds, with the respective coaches convinced that the shape is the best use of space and width; for McCoist, it would be more a case of pragmatism. Some of his players would be a better fit in some of the positions, and it might provide an answer to the lack of creativity that has reverberated in recent games. The use of three centre-backs is considered a defensive manoeuvre, particularly in Britain, where 4-4-2 remains the template. When Craig Brown used the formation with Scotland, he used three ball-winning defenders at the back, such as Colin Calderwood, Colin Hendry and Matt Elliott, and it was a robust system. Yet it can free up other areas of the team and become an attacking ploy, while a defender who is comfortable on the ball and capable of an extensive passing range, can effectively become a deep-lying playmaker. With Dorin Goian and Carlos Bocanegra having defended solidly this season, Kyle Bartley could play between then as the centre-back with the confidence, poise and ability to bring the ball forward and initiate attacks. He would be the free man, able to sweep up behind his defensive partners or move into midfield when Rangers are pushing forward. Lining up with three central defenders would also allow McCoist to push his two full-backs further forward, Both Steven Whittaker and Lee Wallace are more comfortable moving upfield to join the attack, they are energetic, dynamic and tireless on the overlap, and their tendency to be occasionally uncertain in defence would be less of an issue if they were deployed as wing-backs. They would provide the width for the team, but are good enough in their delivery of the ball from crosses. Using three central midfielders would allow Steven Davis greater license to roam and be a creative influence. The Northern Irishman has been a subdued figure this season, lacking the verve that has established him as Rangers' most imaginative and cultured player in previous seasons. If he could play in front of two hard-working midfielders, and behind two strikers, Davis could recover the inventiveness of his play. Nikica Jelavic has been isolated up front since Steven Naismith succumbed to injury, with McCoist unable to turn to a similar replacement in his squad, at least in terms of Naismith's movement, his tempo and his spirit. Re-shaping the team would allow the Rangers manager to play a formidable midfield three while still proving a partner for Jelavic, and so resist the team's reliance on sending long balls upfield towards the Croatian centre-forward. There are no easy solutions, and McCoist has shown a preference for wingers in his championing of Gregg Wylde and the signing of Sone Aluko. If he wanted to make use of his other options, he could play 3-4-3, with his wide players lining up either side of Jelavic. The midfield four could be a mix of defensive, energetic and creative players, while Bartley could still push forward from the back during play, and one of the midfielders would then in turn move up to play closer to Jelavic. With the likes of Kirk Broadfoot, David Weir, Perry, Matt McKay, Kyle Hutton, and Ness offering options for the central defence and midfield positions, Rangers would also have players competing for places in the side. McCoist is not an idealist, and he has often tinkered with the shape and tactics of his side this season, so switching to three at the back need not be seen as a drastic option, or even the defensive approach that it became when Walter Smith used three centre-backs at Old Trafford in the Champions League and the two wing-backs were restricted to defensive duties. If McCoist wants to revive his team's spark without compromising its resilience, then a change in formation might offer the best option.

Seems to happen at Ibrox more than the away games. Too gung ho, especially when there is no one on the right to track back. When Davis was right mid, he covered for him. Someone has to tell him, defending is his first job.

Good idea mate, some others if you have any. Don't know what the agree button is all about??

A wee follow-up from the Scotsman. STEVEN Naismith has revealed that one of the first people to be in touch with him following his cruciate injury was a soldier serving in Afghanistan with the British Army. Speaking yesterday in Glasgow at a lunch for the homeless which he paid for, Naismith said he had been amazed that a man who was risking his life every day should be more concerned for his own welfare. “I had a letter from a Scottish soldier in Afghanistan who was a Rangers fan,” he said. “He had heard from his dad that I was injured and wrote to say he was gutted for me. “I couldn’t believe he was gutted for me, because I’m going to live and I’m going to come back from this. People like him are the real heroes, because they are fighting for their lives everyday. “The letter definitely boosted my morale and inspired me. I wanted to reply, so I sent him a jersey and some jerseys for the other boys. I’m hoping he sends a letter back so I know that he got it and is okay.” This is the first time that Naismith has sponsored the lunch, organised by the Loaves & Fishes charity and held at Renfield St Stephen’s Church in the city centre. “It was something a few friends had mentioned to me a while ago,” he said. “It’s a good charity and I wanted to help, especially in this time when I am injured. “It’s great to be here and see it. I look forward to going in and speaking to people and hearing the stories of their lives. They will be a bit different from the story of my own life so far. “The publicity can only help the cause. I hope to remain involved with this charity and maybe a couple more over the next five or six months. “I’m delighted to give a little support to such a deserving cause. “My injury has made me realise how fickle life can be and how fortunate I am to have had the chance in life that I’ve had. Perhaps it’s more important to be remembered for being a good person rather than just a good footballer. “I am going to give my best to achieve both. Only time will tell if I’m successful in either.” Loaves & Fishes chairman Denis Curran thanked Naismith for his involvement. “I am not a football person at all, although I do recognise a good man offering a hand of help,” he said. “The people who have come to us today will talk about this for months

http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20111214/helping-the-homeless_2254024_2547724 I have read that the lad paid for 52 meals, and spoke to everyone who was there.

I think it is very noticable that outsiders, by that I mean anyone not a supporter of either Rangers or celtc, when they hear a song associated with Ulster or the Republic, it is sectarian. It really doesn't matter who or what the song mentions, the idea is to get rid of all 'Orange or iranaway' songs.

According to twitter Rangers and Celtc given permission to talk with Scott Allan of Dundee Utd.

http://www.freekicksfoundation.org/kicks/rorys-kick-glasgow-rangers-v-dunfermline-athletic/

FFS Tromso, could he not have at least made out it was a decent team.

I don't think we should sign anyone unless they are good enough to be in the first team. We have enough experienced players, earning decent money, who are on the bench every week.

Feel sorry for the lad, it must be so frustrating.

Why the arguements? The guy who knows the rules, has been a referee for how many years, had the best view in the house [ including tv cameras], said penalty kick.

Surely shareholders should have been informed in a better way, than through the Sun Newspaper.

RANGERS will postpone their AGM until early next year, with chairman Craig Whyte now deep in talks to find a way out of the club's tax woes. SunSport can reveal Whyte has been in detailed negotiations with HMRC to sort out the problems he inherited at Ibrox. While that process continues the club's accounts have yet to be signed off, but the champions are awaiting a key letter from QC Andrew Thornhill on their tax case. Last year he indicated he expected the ruling to go in Gers' favour and the club have had no suggestion that has changed. Whyte said: "We'd still hope to have our accounts signed off before the end of the year. "It will not be logistically possible to have the AGM in what remains of 2011, though. "We will have it in the first quarter of 2012 when we'll have a better indication of how the tax case will play out. "I'd like to face that AGM with more certainty and positive news on the way ahead for Rangers. "I feel there is too much focusing on negatives from my past, but I put myself up there to be shot at. I can handle that. But I hope there will be a more positive atmosphere by the time of the AGM." Gers filed their unaudited accounts up until June 30 at the last minute eight days ago. Under the Companies Act all public limited companies must hold their AGM within six months of the business' year end. That means Hogmanay is the last possible date for an AGM. Failure to do so would leave Gers open to fines, but to trigger that a shareholder would need to make a complaint to the registrar at Companies House, who'd then begin an investigation. Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3985219/Whytes-putting-off-AGM.html#ixzz1fv7NEDEU

He will go either Jan. or the summer, so just get the best deal possible, and not on the last day. I don't think any of the top English Clubs will be after him tbh.

That means apathy is the winner. On FF it has had 2 replies and is on page 2 already.