Frankie 8,150 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Tuesday night - KO 7.45pm; Live on BBC Radio Scotland 810MW Having dropped another two points against Hibernian in the SPL at the weekend, Rangers travel to Dundee twice in the space of a week to try and get their season back on track. First off is a trip to Dens Park to face current Division 1 leaders Dundee with a backdrop of financial uncertainty surrounding our club. The manager, board of directors and bank have all had their say on the issue with clear as mud perhaps the only conclusion the support can reach at this stage. However, business must continue on the park asunder! As such Walter Smith will be looking to take the issue off the minds of his players and the fans with a solid performance and victory in the League Cup. Early news from the Rangers camp suggests changes will be afoot in the first XI which should add even more interest to a game where the fans will be expecting progression to the semi-finals. First off in defence, it has been confirmed that Danny Wilson will make his debut at centre-half. The left-footed youngster should partner Sasa Papac in central defence with Davie Weir perhaps being rested. Depending on this, Steven Smith and Steven Whittaker are likely to be the full backs in front of an ever impressive Allan McGregor who seems to be at the top of his game once more. In midfield the manager's hand will be forced with a plethora of injuries affecting his choice of personnel. Thomson, McCulloch, Mendes and Edu all remain injured so central midfield may see an unfamiliar face deputise - be it John Fleck, Jamie Ness or Andrew Shinnie. On the flanks Kyle Lafferty and Steven Naismith will most probably retain their places with both looking to achieve more consistency of performance during matches. Up front, Kenny Miller's continuing injury problems may see him rested which should allow Nacho Novo to return to the starting XI alongside Kris Boyd who was impressive leading the line against Hibs. Other options for the manager may be Lafferty up front with Beasley or Rothen played in the deeper, left-sided role. Certainly goals are hard to come by for Rangers right now, so these positional decisions are hugely important as we try to improve our form and results. One thing is for sure, with few defensive options in terms of the midfield, we can expect another exciting match with chances for both teams. It is up to our players to show further increased commitment whole taking the chances required to win what will be a difficult match and a tough venue. Possible team (4-4-2): :sw: :wilson: :sp: :ss: :sn: :sd: :jf: :kl: :kb: :nn: Prediction: Dundee 1 - 2 Rangers 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser54 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Dundee 1 v 3 Rangers Think Smith will have them right fired up for this one to get us in the papers for the right reasons 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Not a bad team, Lafferty wide left aside. Nothing other than a convincing victory will do. Good to see Wilson getting a game (well not see, will prob have to make do with the radio). 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,150 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Bump for the thread for tonight's match... Apparently :wilson: :jf: and will all start. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 One at LB, the other at RW and striker. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisabeer 409 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Dundee 1 v 3 Rangers Think Smith will have them right fired up for this one to get us in the papers for the right reasons I cant remember the last time i seen a fired up side under smith. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I don't pretend to know much about Fleck - but isn't it about time he was given a run in the position he made his name in, ie forward? Especially since, unless they've rebuilt it since I was last there, the wing at Dens is about 2 feet from byline to penalty box. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Cole 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Pretty confident we'll see some extra-time tonight. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I think we could possibly see McMillan in central midfield & Fleck up front with Boyd tonight. Alexander in goal as he was in the QoS game. :na: :sw: :wilson: :sp: :ss: :sn: :sd: :nn: :kb: :jf: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser54 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Team for tonight :na: :sw: :wilson: :sp: :ss: :jf: :kt: :kl: :nn: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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