match thread (image) [FT] Rangers 2 - 0 Celtic (Tavernier 3, Arfield 63)

[compo 6,129]

So far so good 

[Gaffer 1,665]

We need another goal to be completely comfortable, but we also need to make sure we start the second half as sharply.  I have to say that when we are as agressive as this at getting the ball back, it's a joy to watch.  It must be a nightmare to play against that though.  Brilliant stuff Rangers.

[Uilleam 5,410]

We had the rattlers rattled, early on, and should have capitalised, but, as seems to be the norm, didn't. 

 

Their goalkeeper looks to be a liability, and must be tested, and tested again, in the 2nd half. 

 

 

[buster. 4,808]

Excellent first half from all !

Once again, quality from Tav produces a goal.

 

Slightly frustrating note is Defoe getting caught offside so much.

 

Another goal would help the nerves.

[ChelseaBoy 2,232]

6 minutes ago, buster. said:

Excellent first half from all !

Once again, quality from Tav produces a goal.

 

Slightly frustrating note is Defoe getting caught offside so much.

 

Another goal would help the nerves.

A few years back when at Spurs or Portsmouth he would have started his run a few yards back, but he now needs to be much closer to have any chance of reaching the ball before the defender, though he is trying a bit too hard today and getting caught. Still at 37 and playing top class football cant be bad!!

[Rousseau 9,369]

Oh, no!

 

Lustig had to go off. 

[Gaffer 1,665]

It'll be interesting to see what they do to replace Lustig.  I never rate him against us but he's been their best player in stopping Kent and Flan down that side.  If he goes off, I hope Kent gets more room to go out the outside now and then.

[Rousseau 9,369]

They've replayed Flanagan's forearm smash on Brown about 10 times. 

 

It should be a red, apparently.  

[Rousseau 9,369]

Kent has so much space, acres, to line up a shot, or put it on a plate, but he flicks it first time to pass back to Arfield, losing possession. 

[Uilleam 5,410]

3 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

They've replayed Flanagan's forearm smash on Brown about 10 times. 

 

It should be a red, apparently.  

The PF will be involved by Monday.