match thread (image) [FT] Ross County 3 - 3 Rangers (Diallo 5; Tavernier 49; Goldson 72)

[Rousseau 10,489]

That was a lovely move. 

 

Another poor shot, although the angle is against him. 

[CammyF 7,886]

When was last time we scored from a free-kick? Or a set piece? 

[gisabeer 409]

Goal before  half time would be nice.

[weebluedevil 1,239]

Let’s see what Gio can change at HT, this is a big test for him. We could end up second in the league by Wednesday night! 

[Rousseau 10,489]

We're turning the screw a bit more now. 

 

We've created a few shots at goal, but they've all been poor attempts. 

[Gonzo79 15,152]

Some awful defending there.  Bassey and Goldson have both looked shaky and McGregor's mistake was a howler.

 

Itten and Arfield need to get more involved.

Edited January 29, 2022 by Gonzo79

[Frankie 8,529]

We waited until 35mins to actually inject a bit of urgency into our play. We take too many touches and too many extra passes which won't allow us to break down any teams that can get players behind the ball.

 

To then basically throw in two goals after sneaking an early opener kind of sums up our lethargic play.

[RANGERRAB 3,612]

Our build-up play is slow & predictable once more. 
two horrendous errors gave them their goals.

[CammyF 7,886]

Great start to game, scored a great goal then reverted to type and retreated into our shells. 

 

To be honest Ross County haven't looked dangerous, but when you give them two goals it makes it a difficult game. 

 

They got two early bookings yet we've not tried to exploit the players on yellows. Target them. 

 

Going forward, we've had 2 or 3 decent breaks but have no focal point. Roofe or Skala need to come on sooner rather than later. 

 

Only plus points- Amad looks a player.

[26th of foot 6,054]

A couple of horrendous defensive errors sees us 2-1 down.

 

The fifteen minutes after we opened the scoring, we did not win a tackle. County played it long, often won the first and the second ball. The crosses kept coming into our box. Kamara, Arfield and, Aribo is a very good midfield, until the last ten minutes of the half, they all played with their backs to the County goal. We have got in behind the County back line twice, once was the goal.

 

County are pressing high and fast and have successfully preyed on our errors. We must increase the tempo and get Kent on the ball. 

 

Further, in the first twenty minutes, County had two of their backline cautioned. We have not taken the ball to them, stood them up and invited the desperate tackle that could lead to the red. Why?