match thread (image) [FT] St Johnstone 0 - 4 Rangers (Morelos 47; Goldson 61; Defoe 88, 90)

[Tannochsidebear 2,306]

Only 2 changes from Thursday is a surprise. Thought Defoe would definitely start but a very strong lineup so hopefully we can continue the level of intensity today and get a comfortable victory. 

[T-1000 174]

Katic is not among the subs that might suggest he is a bit out of favour at the moment.  The dropping of Arfield to the subs bench is not unexpected given the amount he put into the midweek game.

[ranger_syntax 3,765]

1 minute ago, ian1964 said:

 

A bit of a surprise for me.

 

I expected Arfield to sit this one out but I also thought that Ojo and Morelos might be on the bench too.

 

Hopefully we can get a comfortable win here and make substitutions early.

[ranger_syntax 3,765]

Just now, T-1000 said:

Katic is not among the subs that might suggest he is a bit out of favour at the moment.

I wouldn't read that much in to it.

 

If this was a more difficult match then, yes, you could say that.

 

As it is this can easily be interpreted as an opportunity to give Helander and Edmundson some involvement.

[Gaffer 1,665]

I think Gerrard has learned about the various teams and grounds because McDiarmid can be one of the toughest places to and get a win.  We needed to go with a strong squad like this.  Barker deserves his chance and I hope he takes it.  I can't wait to see Morelos because he's a joy to watch these days.  I'm surprised at Katic not starting.  I had him as my fgs in the prediction league so,I'll now change it to Barker.

[T-1000 174]

1 minute ago, ranger_syntax said:

I wouldn't read that much in to it.

 

If this was a more difficult match then, yes, you could say that.

 

As it is this can easily be interpreted as an opportunity to give Helander and Edmundson some involvement.

Absolutely agree about Helander.  It could be that SG sees the combination of Goldson and Helander as first picks for European games and is giving them an opportunity to build up their relationship.

[der Berliner 3,245]

McGregor

Tavernier - Goldson - Helander - Bariŝić

Jack - Davis

Ojo - Aribo - Barker

Morelos

Subs: Foderingham, Edmundson, Halliday, Kamara, Stewart, Arfield, Defoe

 

Dunno why we did not change Defoe and Morelos and Ojo and Stewart. Both will probably score now that I`ve said it, but handing valuable game time to those brought in for these Scottish meat-grinders is somewhat beyond me. Docherty doesn`t even make the squad.

[Rousseau 9,369]

I thought Aribo would come in, but I'm surprised Morelos and Ojo start again after midweek. 

 

Arfield needs a rest. 

[cooponthewing 1,139]

2-0 Bears fgs Barker 

[compo 6,129]

should always start with the strongest eleven to much fannying about with the team get his best side on at the start of every game