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Helicopter123 said:
What makes you think that?
Squad looks weak and nothing coming in of real quality?
Nothing coming in of real quality? Not sure where you’re coming from there. I’m not about to claim we’ll win the league easily, but certainly the quality in the squad is up a level.Squad looks weak and nothing coming in of real quality?
We’ve replaced Bates with Goldson who didn’t disgrace himself in Prem, Martin with Katic who has international experience with the World Cup semi finalists, Holt with Arfield who finished 7th(?) in the Prem with Burnley, and Wes will leave being replaced by McGregor. John Flanagan was a Gerrard slip away from a premier league winners’ medal too. He’s likely to replace Hodson.
That’s definitely an improvement and we’re not far into July.
Great result for Hibs tonight. Next week should be a formality for them.
Curiosity got the better of me and I watched the second half of the zombies game. They look the exact same as last year, but it was their first competitive game. Next week could be awkward although a dodgy penalty has given them some breathing space.
Curiosity got the better of me and I watched the second half of the zombies game. They look the exact same as last year, but it was their first competitive game. Next week could be awkward although a dodgy penalty has given them some breathing space.
Adam Rooney has moved from Aberdeen to Salford City.
Salford City are non-league yet can afford to pay him £4k a week.
IMO This is a huge wake-up call for the Scottish game. Clubs outside of the firm are used to losing their better players to League 1 and 2 sides, for better wages, but if we cannot now compete with non-league sides, what does that say about the domestic game?
Worrying.
Salford City are non-league yet can afford to pay him £4k a week.
IMO This is a huge wake-up call for the Scottish game. Clubs outside of the firm are used to losing their better players to League 1 and 2 sides, for better wages, but if we cannot now compete with non-league sides, what does that say about the domestic game?
Worrying.
Terzo123 said:
I think Salford are an exception. They are investing heavily to get through the league's.
But yes, when you see teams like stoke and Bournmouth splashing multi millions, it does show how important TV money is.
Yep - It all comes down to TV money. Whatever deals are done with SKY/BT or newer broadcasters is down to the wit and imagination of those in charge of the game up here. It is clear that at £20M a year the men in charge are not doing a good enough job. When the BBC pays Gary Lineker more than they pay for SPFL rights you know something is not right. As the national broadcaster they should provide payments to the UK associations pro-rated versus population, or license income, which should be equivalent. Currently they are miles and miles away from that. But yes, when you see teams like stoke and Bournmouth splashing multi millions, it does show how important TV money is.
One game in and Gerrard already moaning about the refs.
Gerrard said:
It seems like the world is against us today. But we’ll make sure we get better for that.
We’ll make sure we play better and try to put results to bed, because it looks like some more decisions will go against us as the season goes on.
We need to try and use it to our advantage. It’s not just today, it’s been happening for a while.
It’s been happening for a good while. I believe it’s been happening for seasons. That’s my opinion, just my opinion.
I’ve watched footage, yeah. Look, I don’t think we ever get anything to go for us.
Everything we have seen today is about Rangers so someone should give me answers on that.
It is what is is. I can’t control if the issue is going to be ongoing. All I can do is give my opinion on it.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-reckons-the-world-13036358We’ll make sure we play better and try to put results to bed, because it looks like some more decisions will go against us as the season goes on.
We need to try and use it to our advantage. It’s not just today, it’s been happening for a while.
It’s been happening for a good while. I believe it’s been happening for seasons. That’s my opinion, just my opinion.
I’ve watched footage, yeah. Look, I don’t think we ever get anything to go for us.
Everything we have seen today is about Rangers so someone should give me answers on that.
It is what is is. I can’t control if the issue is going to be ongoing. All I can do is give my opinion on it.
BlackLabel said:
One game in and Gerrard already moaning about the refs.
That is utterly pathetic. Gerrard said:
It seems like the world is against us today. But we’ll make sure we get better for that.
We’ll make sure we play better and try to put results to bed, because it looks like some more decisions will go against us as the season goes on.
We need to try and use it to our advantage. It’s not just today, it’s been happening for a while.
It’s been happening for a good while. I believe it’s been happening for seasons. That’s my opinion, just my opinion.
I’ve watched footage, yeah. Look, I don’t think we ever get anything to go for us.
Everything we have seen today is about Rangers so someone should give me answers on that.
It is what is is. I can’t control if the issue is going to be ongoing. All I can do is give my opinion on it.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-reckons-the-world-13036358We’ll make sure we play better and try to put results to bed, because it looks like some more decisions will go against us as the season goes on.
We need to try and use it to our advantage. It’s not just today, it’s been happening for a while.
It’s been happening for a good while. I believe it’s been happening for seasons. That’s my opinion, just my opinion.
I’ve watched footage, yeah. Look, I don’t think we ever get anything to go for us.
Everything we have seen today is about Rangers so someone should give me answers on that.
It is what is is. I can’t control if the issue is going to be ongoing. All I can do is give my opinion on it.
I thought Michael Stewart and Steven Thompson covered it well on Sportscene last night.
The "little flick" was far more than that once zoomed in. It was a red card for a kick.
As for the penalty. Offside should have been given prior to the penalty offence. It's some argument to have blaiming the ref for not giving a red when it shouldn't have even been a penalty in the first place.
If the ref was really against Rangers he wouldn't have given the penalty. It was only a tug on the shirt that didn't merit the fall.
Everyone has bummed Gerrard up as being a real gent and a model professional. He's made a fool of himself after game 1.
The last thing Rangers need is someone else adding to the victim mentality.
Edited by Driver101 on Monday 6th August 11:54
king hilarious. With his “different level to Aberdeen” nonsense I think Gerrard is trying to develop a reputation for himself as a master of the mind games. Except he’s just a thicko who was doing handstands when god was handing out brains and who beats people up in pubs 
Interestingly too, last seasons rubbish Rangers beat Aberdeen 3-0, 2-1, 2-0 and drew once 1-1. So it this season’s Rangers have shown zero improvement against Aberdeen over last year.
Interestingly too, last seasons rubbish Rangers beat Aberdeen 3-0, 2-1, 2-0 and drew once 1-1. So it this season’s Rangers have shown zero improvement against Aberdeen over last year.
JuniorD said:
Interestingly too, last seasons rubbish Rangers beat Aberdeen 3-0, 2-1, 2-0 and drew once 1-1. So it this season’s Rangers have shown zero improvement against Aberdeen over last year.
A lot of people forget this. Last year arguably Aberdeen were stronger than this year but Murty and Co beat them three times. For all the huff and puff, from 96 minutes of football Gerards lot failed to score a goal from open play against this weaker Aberdeen team.
That's 5 competitive games now for Gerard and only 2 wins, yet from hearing the press up here they are the second coming.
Paddy Power up to no good again, paying out on Celtic to win the SPL after just one game played
https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/sc...
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Morelos was fouled beforehand so the play should’ve stopped... going by the same logic of “it was offside so it shouldn’t have been a penalty” 
Anyway - you can’t go about kicking folk so red is fair enough.
Fact is - the ref thought it was onside and a penalty. He should therefore have sent the Aberdeen player off as it was denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity without a genuine attempt to play the ball. Mistake from officials.
An away point at Pittodrie is a decent result, and more so with 10 men. Aberdeen’s last league game was a win against the invincibles, after all. And even Burnley couldn’t beat Aberdeen with 180 mins to do so
Anyway - you can’t go about kicking folk so red is fair enough.Fact is - the ref thought it was onside and a penalty. He should therefore have sent the Aberdeen player off as it was denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity without a genuine attempt to play the ball. Mistake from officials.
An away point at Pittodrie is a decent result, and more so with 10 men. Aberdeen’s last league game was a win against the invincibles, after all. And even Burnley couldn’t beat Aberdeen with 180 mins to do so
simoid said:
Morelos was fouled beforehand so the play should’ve stopped... going by the same logic of “it was offside so it shouldn’t have been a penalty” Anyway - you can’t go about kicking folk so red is fair enough.
Fact is - the ref thought it was onside and a penalty. He should therefore have sent the Aberdeen player off as it was denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity without a genuine attempt to play the ball. Mistake from officials.
An away point at Pittodrie is a decent result, and more so with 10 men. Aberdeen’s last league game was a win against the invincibles, after all. And even Burnley couldn’t beat Aberdeen with 180 mins to do so
Not a remotely close scenario. If you boot a player when the ball is out of play it's still violent conduct and a red card. Anyway - you can’t go about kicking folk so red is fair enough.Fact is - the ref thought it was onside and a penalty. He should therefore have sent the Aberdeen player off as it was denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity without a genuine attempt to play the ball. Mistake from officials.
An away point at Pittodrie is a decent result, and more so with 10 men. Aberdeen’s last league game was a win against the invincibles, after all. And even Burnley couldn’t beat Aberdeen with 180 mins to do so
Was it a clear goal scoring opportunity? Windass neither had the ball, had two defenders coming across and the other Rangers attacker was trying to get there first. There was still 3 Aberdeen players and Rangers player between him and the goal. There is a case to argue why it might not be a red. However the fact is offside should have been given prior to the incident in the first place.
How can you ignore one error to highlight the other? Double standards.
Rangers are playing the victims and it was Aberdeen who were the team who suffered the worst.
1 game it’s taken him, 1 game.
I thought (hoped) that maybe with the appointment of Gerrard we’d maybe see a change in the mindset at Rangers. An international figure with no previous links to the West of Scotland. A fresh, new start after the turmoil of the last 7 years at Ibrox.
But no, 1 game and he’s rolling out the same tired soundbites to soothe the supporters.
Hearts, Hibs top of the league. Kilmarnock won their first opening day fixture in 8 years. Will be interesting to see how Steve Clarke fairs over a full season, however losing Mulumbu will be a big blow for him.
I see Charlie Adam is the latest rent-a-gob hired to give his expert views on our game...
I thought (hoped) that maybe with the appointment of Gerrard we’d maybe see a change in the mindset at Rangers. An international figure with no previous links to the West of Scotland. A fresh, new start after the turmoil of the last 7 years at Ibrox.
But no, 1 game and he’s rolling out the same tired soundbites to soothe the supporters.
Hearts, Hibs top of the league. Kilmarnock won their first opening day fixture in 8 years. Will be interesting to see how Steve Clarke fairs over a full season, however losing Mulumbu will be a big blow for him.
I see Charlie Adam is the latest rent-a-gob hired to give his expert views on our game...
It’s utterly staggering the amount of hatred you lot have for a football club and it’s supporters. This forum is supposedly about Scottish football, you’d be better calling it the let’s have a moan about everything rangers.
There was a dedicated rangers forum a while back but it was ruined and removed because of idiotic comments posted by supporters of other clubs. You know the type who drive a proton but drop into an Audi forum and tell everyone how crap their cars are.
I note that whenever rangers win there’s not a cheep from you, but my god when they drop points or heaven forbid get beaten out you pop.
And before anyone thinks I’m angry, I’m not I just think it’s sad. It’s always all about the rangers.
There was a dedicated rangers forum a while back but it was ruined and removed because of idiotic comments posted by supporters of other clubs. You know the type who drive a proton but drop into an Audi forum and tell everyone how crap their cars are.
I note that whenever rangers win there’s not a cheep from you, but my god when they drop points or heaven forbid get beaten out you pop.
And before anyone thinks I’m angry, I’m not I just think it’s sad. It’s always all about the rangers.
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