match thread (image) [FT] Livingston 1 - 3 Rangers (Arfield 8; Aribo 16; Sakala 78)

[Rousseau 9,351]

19 minutes ago, der Berliner said:

These are the games where we will see what impact Gio will have on our game. Europe has never been a problem for our tactics and players, it remains to be seen whether Gio changes it against the trench diggers and hammerthrowers.

 

IMHO, we should revert to 3 at the back, make that Tavernier - Goldson - Bassey, with either sided "CH" may every now and then join the attack. Keep Kamara or Jack as the DM who pops up when and where needed. Send Kent to the left wing - with the order to track back when needed, put Patterson on the right flank - same order. Play Aribo as a 10, Arfield LM, Hagi RM ... and Sakala and Morelos up top. And no goalie. Well, okay,  its just Morelos up top then.

I agree with a back three in principle, but it can't be composed of two attacking full-backs...

[weebluedevil 1,169]

So Gio is not the gaffer, he’s the ‘Boss’! 

[ranger_syntax 3,755]

On 26/11/2021 at 16:53, RANGERRAB said:

wonder if Simpson will feature for GvB?

One of the strangest signings ever. Arrived with a half decent reputation but has shown very little in the few games we’ve seen him play.

Maybe a new manager will changes things for him. Or will he stick with Bassey alongside Goodson?

Nothing strange about it.

 

He's a left footed centre back.

 

His signing sent a clear signal to Edmundson about his prospects.

[Bill 13,717]

Is Jack Simpson the latest player with a target on his back then? I keep hearing stuff like this about Simpson, though I've no idea why. Simpson seems like a decent centre back who needs more game time and who's shown no less than Goldson or Balogun did with the same number of games under their belts. Gerrard's decision not to include him in the Europa League squad was pretty ridiculous.

[compo 6,102]

If Simpson's good enough then give the lad a chance the current centre  half Goldson hasn't exactly covered himself in glory this season same with young Paterson we know what Tavernier can do so give the lad a run as well. 

[RANGERRAB 3,254]

The Livingston plastic pitch will be a nightmare today. 

[compo 6,102]

39 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

The Livingston plastic pitch will be a nightmare today. 

I doubt if this game will go ahead 

[Rousseau 9,351]

I'm feeling a bit strange about this game.

 

On the one hand, I've got the fear - but, as @ian1964 will attest, that's not unusual for me.  

 

On the other hand, I'm looking forward to seeing the team play, and seeing what GvB has done with more time on the training pitch. 

 

I'm caught between opposing emotions!

[Rousseau 9,351]

12 minutes ago, compo said:

I doubt if this game will go ahead 

Isn't the plastic pitch supposed to help prevent those situations? 

 

If not, what's the point of the horrid stuff?! Ban them!

 

I do hope it goes ahead.

[ian1964 10,409]

Lifted from FF

 

Saying on SSN there isn't any frozen parts of the pitch, just needing to clear the snow which is good news.