Match Thread [FT] Motherwell 2 - 4 Rangers (Tavernier 23; Sakala 47; Cantwell 63; Tillman 69)

[RANGERRAB 3,300]

Horrendous first half. We’re only level thanks to a goalkeeper’s error.

Our front three are non existent and the tempo of our play is too slow. And we need more MF creativity 

[Malangsob 1,216]

A couple changes at half and Rangers should be GTG. 

 

[ranger_syntax 3,795]

Still rubbish.

[Frankie 8,185]

Quite angry with that lazy, lacklustre attempt at a performance.

 

We have to do a lot more with the ball than getting it wide and crossing out of play. Add in the fact that almost all our players seem to have lost the ability to control the ball then it makes for an easy afternoon for the Motherwell defence.

 

Sakala off and Tillman on please.

[Rousseau 9,497]

98th goal for Tavernier. 

 

A Right-back.

[Frankie 8,185]

1 minute ago, Rousseau said:

98th goal for Tavernier. 

 

A Right-back.

A fine free kick but as Bill says has been utterly dreadful outwith that. Miscontrolling the ball time after time and I counted three crosses that went out of play.

 

Has not done anywhere near enough this season - sounds silly when you look at his stats - but it's the truth of the matter.

 

Worth noting what we've lost from Barisic today as well who often receives OTT criticism. Ridvan has done OK at times but has also been too wasteful.

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,493]

1 hour ago, Gonzo79 said:

Rugby is a sport for weirdos and social climbers.  😀

Take the chip off your shoulder...

[Bill 13,717]

At the Motherwell goal, Tav starts in the line of 4. When the ball is crossed Goldson and Davies have retreated to the six yard box to try to cover but Tav is still trotting ten yards behind them and nowhere to be seen when the goal is scored. This has become his defensive trademark and why we lose so many goals at the back post - we need fullbacks who have a morsel of defensive ability. Tav can be a decent player but is a defensive liability. 

Edited March 18, 2023 by Bill

[Uilleam 5,497]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!!!

[Frankie 8,185]

Now, where was I...?