match thread (image) [FT] Rangers 2 (Tavernier 17 pen; Barker 88) - 0 Ross County

[Rousseau 9,370]

Dominant, but created very little.

[CammyF 6,781]

Poor 1st half but doesn t help that even at 1-0 down the opposition still have 10 men behind the ball at all times. 

 

Hopefuly we improve in 2nd half and score a few more goals. 

[Frankie 8,150]

1 hour ago, Frankie said:

With another international break upon us, it's vital we continue our good work of the last ten days with another victory against a County team that, although struggling lately, will be stuffy as always.

 

If we can play the game at a good tempo and make good decisions in key areas then we should create enough chances to win - and hopefully boost our GD in the process.

Unfortunately, our decision-making and tempo hasn't been good enough at all.  Far too many touches, far too many wrong passes, far too ponderous on the ball.  There has been some good play but not enough.

[ian1964 10,415]

14 minutes ago, rbr said:

Though can we please take a shot from outside the box 

That has been a problem for a long time now, Hagi is abut the only one who isn't afraid to shoot at every opportunity

[der Berliner 3,246]

Same story as before. We play against a team that hardly opens up with two DMs that provide little spark for the attack line and are ultra-hesitant to take a pop themselves when in a decent position. We could easily bring on Hagi and have Arfield a little further back.

 

[Tannochsidebear 2,314]

Livingston apart, that’s the worst 45 we have put in all season. Need a rocket up them at HT to make this game safe first and foremost, then to try to boost the goal difference and confidence.

 

Morelos, Kent, Jones all pretty anonymous, and Kamara & Jack not doing anything to help create space or up the tempo. Arfield not able to find the pockets of space in between the lines because there is no space in between the lines. The back 9 of County are well disciplined and organised, snapping into tackles in the last third to prevent us getting our heads up, limiting us to passing into feet with our back to goal which is not allowing any chances to shoot.

[ian1964 10,415]

We need to up the tempo! we need to move the ball quicker! and we need to having more shots from outside the box!

[Tannochsidebear 2,314]

Looks much better already, Morelos should have finished off a lovely move there

[rbr 1,247]

These are the games Jones needs to shine in , so far anonymous.

 

And that is another penalty , seriously ref .

[CammyF 6,781]

Well inside the box - deffo pen