ian1964 10,447 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 WALTER SMITH does not expect Dundee United to still be suffering a League Cup hangover when they visit Ibrox on Saturday. Walter SmithRangers' SPL opponents suffered a heart-breaking semi final defeat to Celtic at Hampden on Wednesday night after a remarkable penalty shootout. That set up an Old Firm final for the first time in six years and left United deflated after another spirited performance against one half of the Old Firm. But Smith fully expects Craig Levein's men to be back to their best when they take to the field tomorrow afternoon. He said: "I think there will be a good reaction from Dundee United tomorrow. "They will obviously have felt the disappointment of not reaching the final of the League Cup but they can be pleased about their performance on the night. It was excellent. Barry Ferguson and Morgaro Gomis"They have had good results against the Old Firm in recent games but not only that they have been terrific matches. "If you are a supporter coming along you would have enjoyed almost every one between the sides recently. "They have always been very tight and there are usually goals so it is a game to really look forward to." Smith again spoke of his respect for Levein and the job his opposite number has done since taking over at Tannadice. Walter Smith and Craig LeveinHe added: "He has done an excellent job at Tannadice. He went to United a couple of weeks before I returned to Rangers and he has lifted them up and they have played very well over the past 18 months or so. "This season they have shown that they are stepping up again and they have been terrific in terms of the manner in which they have played." The Ibrox boss can welcome Kyle Lafferty back to his squad ahead of the visit of Levein's side and he admits he is hopeful the Northern Ireland man can now get a run of games under his belt. He said: "It's important for him to get a run. He has not had that yet so we are hopeful he can get a level of consistency in to his play." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Spliff 0 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Rangers staff always seem to talk up their opponents. One of the players said the other day that DUFC would be MORE dangerous and MORE up for today after geting beat at Hampden. Whit? M'on the Gers. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,447 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Rangers staff always seem to talk up their opponents. One of the players said the other day that DUFC would be MORE dangerous and MORE up for today after geting beat at Hampden. Whit? M'on the Gers. That's just so as when the result doesn't go our way,they can say........well I told you they were a good side !!!!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineflyer 0 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Rangers staff always seem to talk up their opponents. One of the players said the other day that DUFC would be MORE dangerous and MORE up for today after geting beat at Hampden. Whit? M'on the Gers. It's because theu're so damned low on confidence and so reluctant to be proven wrong. It's time a Rangers manager told an interviewer that he was entirely indifferent about the opposition - any opposition. Can you imagine for a minute Jock Wallace or Graeme Souness bigging up the other team's chances? That's right - not a chance. But they were true Rangers men, not like the clowns we have today. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Agree totally it would seem we are beat before we begin. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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