Anchorman 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Ah, who thought it was another 'faith' thread to drive people insane? My understanding from reading Nicky Law etc is that Ally has been true to his word so far (even in the searing heat today) in that he wants to play a high line at all times with this players fit enough (the Jim Henry affect) to keep up the pressing game for 90 mins. So far it appears to be working. If we draw one of the 'bigger' sides in a cup is he likely to be brave enough to stick with it? Do we have the players to? Will it be our salvation and see a return to the mighty Rangers? Maybe our tactics against Sheff Wed will give us a clue. Personally I would love us to stick with it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 literally the best news i have read in 2 years on a rangers forum. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Yep, I am liking the early signs this pre-season. Stick with it - but the fans have to also realize that winning the big cups shouldn't be an expectation but wins against SPL sides should be considered a BONUS at this point - I would prefer we stick with a PHILOSOPHY regardless of opposition and let the results, and performances, take care of themselves. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I was shouting for that all last season, we only really did it against Motherwell, and it was our game of the season. Let's wait and see, but good news if true. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I think this strategy of playing high will be the preferred ' norm ' this season, especially when we have an engine in young McLeod. He tackles well in midfield, his distribution is above average, he drives forward a lot, he runs well off the ball to give the ball carrier different options and he certainly knows where the goals are. If the rest of midfield perform this well then we will be alright. The only thing that's bothering me is that the forwards aren't scoring more. Maybe just rusty. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 if we go with a midfield of temps law mcleod little that is a very fast midfield. add in foster and wallace at fullback and you have real pace. daly holds the ball up well and clark has pace. not sure about the ch's either way? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anchorman 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Two of the main things that come out of playing a very high pressing game are: Positive - you don't need pace in your front line so much if you are winning the back back in high areas of the park frequently Negative (possible for us) - your whole back line need to have genuine pace as the most favoured tactic for teams facing a high line are balls over the top into the space behind. Have we got that? How pacy is the Tunisian guy? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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