Gonzo79 13,589 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, PoohBear said: I don't think people are concerned about losing a game in the CL, it's that the team and the management haven't bothered their arse to even give it a go. Precisely! I keep seeing/hearing people say we can't compete at this level. a) That's a pathetic argument. b) We didn't even try to compete last night. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,197 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, PoohBear said: I don't think people are concerned about losing a game in the CL, it's that the team and the management haven't bothered their arse to even give it a go. It's relative I think. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,231 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Maybe within the hysteria we can take solace from the latest u/21 Scotland squad in that we have four in there compared to one from the scum. Albeit that two of ours are outward loanees it must give a glimmer of hope. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,231 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: Precisely! I keep seeing/hearing people say we can't compete at this level. a) That's a pathetic argument. b) We didn't even try to compete last night. To me we didn't have enough quality to compete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoohBear 1,074 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Malangsob said: It's relative I think. I don't think there is any relativity when it comes to effort. Effort is expected, winning is not. We can enjoy the CL if we see our team trying their best and not winning, it's hard to enjoy watching a team that can't be bothered running and look like headless chickens, and a manager that gives up after the first game. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,197 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, PoohBear said: I don't think there is any relativity when it comes to effort. It's very relative....to the kit you're wearing. This is the long and short of it Pooh. Sometimes you run across some cats that are just next level. So good they make you look silly, and quickly crush your spirit. Champion's League...is next next level. We are grouped with the BEST teams in the world with an entire squad who couldn't purchase a couple of theirs...this is tourist time. I know i know, effort effort! Drink a beer, cringe, smile, and appreciate the moment. Appreciate the financial opportunity this represents...and think happy thoughts. Bhuuuusaaahhh. Edited September 8, 2022 by Malangsob 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,126 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Looked to me like our lot weren't interested just going through the motions 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,589 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 34 minutes ago, MacK1950 said: To me we didn't have enough quality to compete. Five more heavy defeats in store with that kind of attitude. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 4,808 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Malangsob said: Yeah, this is my thinkin. We are a decent Europa side. When the stars align, and we are on our 'A game' we can hang with the best of that second tier of Europeans football. This has been shown consistently. However, when we start bangin with the big dogs, like Bayern M, Ajax, Real Madrid, Liverpool shit will not go right 99 out of 100. These boys are movin $70-80--100 million per transfer window...that's some serious scratch...some big time ballers. That is stratospheric football and nowhere near our level yet people are still freakin out, losing sight of reality. The real is...ENJOY your team playing Ajax, Liverpool, Napoli....shit man...this is tourist time! Teams like the ones in our group...beat teams like Rangers by three or four goals. Look at the history of our club...be honest with yourselves. Now, Celtic? Sure...that shit shouldn't happen...but that is our level. No, we aren't going to beat the really big teams unless all the stars align in our favour BUT we are entitled to see our team give it their best shot. Apparently Lewandowski has scored 32 goals in his last 20 CL group games. Rangers have scored 15 in our last 20. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,126 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Sometimes you have to forget how good the opposition are and just get the sleeves rolled up and get stuck in you would be amazed the way it can work 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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