match thread (image) [FT] Motherwell 1 - 6 Rangers (Tavernier 43; Sakala 45+1, 63, 85; Kamara 75; Roofe 90+1)

[Uilleam 5,394]

Has the Japanese lad recovered from his concussion?

He wasn't allowed to take the penalty, so clearly the severe and cowardly blow left him befuddled; so confused was he that he fell to the ground clutching his face, although the Livingston player's skelp was to the back of the head. Yet such cynicism is displayed on these pages that one might conclude that the stricken Kyogo was just another cheating bastard like Nakamura. 

 

I don't think that he was substituted, after the assault which must, surely, result in all round condemnation of the club's lack of regard for player welfare.

 

The Hart 'incident' was a penalty for Livingston, but, bizzarely, imexplicably, one not awarded.

Are the Masons going soft?

 

 

 

[compo 6,073]

23 minutes ago, Uilleam said:

Has the Japanese lad recovered from his concussion?

He wasn't allowed to take the penalty, so clearly the severe and cowardly blow left him befuddled; so confused was he that he fell to the ground clutching his face, although the Livingston player's skelp was to the back of the head. Yet such cynicism is displayed on these pages that one might conclude that the stricken Kyogo was just another cheating bastard like Nakamura. 

 

I don't think that he was substituted, after the assault which must, surely, result in all round condemnation of the club's lack of regard for player welfare.

 

The Hart 'incident' was a penalty for Livingston, but, bizzarely, imexplicably, one not awarded.

Are the Masons going soft?

 

 

 

Blinking referee should be blackballed 

[ian1964 10,372]

 

[ian1964 10,372]

 

[Frankie 8,114]

Good to see Sakala's pace brought into the team and hopefully Arfield will offer more attacking support from midfield than we've seen of late. Atrocious conditions unlikely to see a game of great football so important we're up for a hard fought contest. A big test ahead!

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,468]

16 minutes ago, ian1964 said:

 

Sakala has to start bringing something to the table apart from having a bit of pace. Roofe is our best striker IMO (stats back this up) and it should be him and one other. Hate to sound defeatist but I fear a frustrating afternoon with that line up.

[Bill 13,717]

The only change I’d like in that team would be Lundstram for Kamara. Great to see Arfield back but we’ve seen before he can take 2 or 3 games to get back to form and Kamara is also struggling after a lay off. The right side of defence is under increasing scrutiny. 

[Gonzo79 13,540]

I take it Aribo will be played further forward in that line up?

 

Hagi and Roofe are the two forwards who can create something out of nothing - one of them should be in the starting 11.

[Uilleam 5,394]

Surely Roofe is the man to get a goal on a flooding gluepot, in the driving rain?

[Rousseau 9,292]

Arfield is an interesting inclusion. 

 

I've not been impressed with him for some time. 

 

It might suit him today, though: the conditions don't look great, so the game might require players that are up for a battle. 

 

But, Roofe suits that too...