JFK-1 1,677 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 We can't read too much into a game like this but prior to it the TNS management were talking about being a couple of weeks ahead of Rangers in pre season and already played some games. They thought this may show but clearly not in what sounds like a comfortable win. Though I have to say i'm disappointed to hear that again an early goal was lost. SG needs to get this tendency worked out. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,090 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Who's the Wilson? Thought Danny was in the MLS? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,770 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Just now, alexscottislegend said: Who's the Wilson? Thought Danny was in the MLS? Aiden. Odd name but he has played first team football for us. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: Aiden. Odd name but he has played first team football for us. I hope we have learned after Danny McGrain not to worry about the names of players. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,770 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 He looked okay when he did play for us, in all honesty. Daniel is a level 6. Aiden is a level 9. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: He looked okay when he did play for us, in all honesty. Daniel is a level 6. Aiden is a level 9. I called my daughter Joanne because it came into my head after the birth. Some say that is a catholic name. It was not important to me. Aidens mother is a Rangers supporter and a regular on here so lets not start insulting people because of their names. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,770 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I think the humour is sometimes lost on messageboards, @pete. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,457 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Lifted from FF: RANGERS fans can expect Steven Gerrard’s team to play the same exciting brand of attack-minded football as Liverpool have produced under Jurgen Klopp next season.That was the confident prediction earlier today from the first manager to square up to Gerrard’s new-look Gers side.Scott Ruscoe took The New Saints to Glasgow yesterday for a closed-doors friendly at the Hummel Training Centre.The Welsh champions were on the receiving end of a 3-1 defeat at the hands of their Scottish counterparts in the pre-season fixture.But Ruscoe believes the workout was ideal preparation for his side’s double header against Macedonian champions Shkendija in the Champions League first qualifying round.The lifelong Liverpool supporter was impressed with how Rangers acquitted themselves and tipped them to perform in a similar style to the Anfield club in the 2018/19 campaign.The Premier League giants reached the final of Europe’s premier club competition last term playing in a 4-3-3 formation and with German coach Klopp placing a definite emphasis on attack.Ruscoe can see Gerrard, who was the under-18 coach at Liverpool before he agreed to be-come Rangers manager back in May, deploying the same tactics in future.“His Rangers team play in a similar style to Liverpool,” he said. “The formation is the same. He has clearly picked up how he wants his team to set up, in a 4-3-3, from his old club.“They are also very attack-minded as well. They move the ball very quickly and use their wide players.“I thought they were very good in possession of the ball, they passed it quickly, especially in the second-half when they changed to a stronger team."I am sure they will be coached to play in an exciting manner. I am sure Steven will want his side to play in a similar style to how he himself played the game.”“They have a solid back four and I am sure they will have a strong midfield when Steven knows his best starting line-up.”Ruscoe added: “They had a few of their new signings playing, Scott Arfield and Connor Goldson, and a few of their older players, Josh Windass and Alfredo Morelos who played very well.“They have experienced players with a lot of quality. James Tavernier played, Declan John was involved and Jon Flanagan came on as well. They had a lot of strong players.“It was a tough test. We did a lot of defending, but we are going to be doing that in Europe anyway. It was an invaluable workout for the players.“The gulf in resources and class means it is always going to be a difficult tie for us, but it was very worthwhile for us as I’m sure it was for them.“Playing a club like Rangers in the first or second game of the season was good for our preparation."Since being in Scotland and I have been able to sense the excitement there is about Steven Gerrard taking over at Rangers - I am sure nobody will be disappointed." 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannochsidebear 2,322 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 "Since being in Scotland and I have been able to sense the excitement there is about Steven Gerrard taking over at Rangers - I am sure nobody will be disappointed." On the contrary, I am hoping there are an awful lot of people disappointed, especially those in the mhedia, if we can play good winning football! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,770 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Liverpool have Salah, Firmino and Mane up front. We have...erm, Morelos. So I'm keeping cool on the Liverpool comparison. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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