The Official Scottish Football Thread

[GG89]

Algarve said:

What a game. brilliant to see Patterson getting on the score sheet too.

Now we can relax and watch the rest of the evenings games to see who we'll be playing next.

Its a good time to be a hun.

Why the fk are you referring to us as huns and you claim to be a Rangers fan? Absolutely mental and I've never heard of or seen it before and have been a season ticket holder for 20 years. Get a grip.

[hongkongdonkey]

Good to see Kent and Morelos making UEFA's team of the week, thoroughly deserved.

The only downside last night was both Ukraine teams managing managing to get through and catching up with Scotland's coefficient. Hopefully some of the other teams start to contribute.

[biggbn]

Bucking a trend, I'm a Celtic fan, cannot abide Lennon or Brown because of their arrogant, whinging, bullying personas and yes, will congratulate Rangers on another fine performance.

[DocJock]

Good stuff from Rangers again. Good luck in the draw.

[Anonymous-poster]

GG89 said:

Why the fk are you referring to us as huns and you claim to be a Rangers fan? Absolutely mental and I've never heard of or seen it before and have been a season ticket holder for 20 years. Get a grip.

He’s trying to make a point because he was called out for using a sectarian anti catholic slur and is now using “hun” to deflect from this as he maintains it’s not offensive.

[Edinburger]

thewarlock said:

What is it that's convincing you that I'm a Rangers fan?

Is it when I told you my thoughts on Gazza, and how similar they are to my thoughts on Lennon?

Was it where I explained that I'm not a Rangers fan, and not of their particular 'ethnic persuasion'?

Or was it when I made it clear I was a Saint Mirren supporter?

Old firm fans need to get over themselves, it's not always about you

Agreed.

[Edinburger]

m996tt said:

The build up to the third goal for Kent was fantastic, Rangers in full attack mode are unstoppable,
looking forward to the draw tomorrow

Good result for Rangers and for Scottish football.

I don't agree with the part I made in bold though. Rangers are pulling it out of the bag for European games to be fair but they've not been impressive in domestic games for a while, scraping wins and draws.

I know you'll say the league's won and they don't matter, etc. That's not the mental approach of professional sportsmen though.

[hongkongdonkey]

Edinburger said:

Good result for Rangers and for Scottish football.

I don't agree with the part I made in bold though. Rangers are pulling it out of the bag for European games to be fair but they've not been impressive in domestic games for a while, scraping wins and draws.

I know you'll say the league's won and they don't matter, etc. That's not the mental approach of professional sportsmen though.

I think it's more about the type of team they face in Europe compared to home. The European teams are far more attacking while in Scotland we tend to face teams which sit in with a 5 man defence. It's just tougher to break down. It's not the sole reason of course and it's worth remembering Rangers have now played 48 games since July, often two per week and travelling around Europe. Players are bound to be fatigued.

[Cie]

As a Man United fan, I’d love a Rangers tie so got my fingers crossed for that today

[Scrubs]

GG89 said:

Why the fk are you referring to us as huns and you claim to be a Rangers fan? Absolutely mental and I've never heard of or seen it before and have been a season ticket holder for 20 years. Get a grip.

Agreed. That's very, very weird.

Well done, Rangers. Looking forward to the draw. Would like the easiest route to the last 8 over any 'glamour' draw tbh.

[Scrubs]

That's a very decent draw for Rangers. Will be some big hitters out in the next round too.


EDIT: In saying that - Slavia Prague lead the Czech league by eight points and are unbeaten through 20 games and have just eliminated Leicester.

Edited by Scrubs on Friday 26th February 12:32

[Algarve]

That draw couldn't really have went much better. A very winnable one for us and both Ukrainian teams getting difficult ties.

We could still be looking at a team straight into the champions league group stages.

[hongkongdonkey]

I think that's a tough tie. Not as tough as it could have been but they've shown they are a capable team in Europe and are unbeaten in their league. I'm delighted we've got this far, anything else is a bonus.

[Algarve]

Theres a couple of other teams in there I'd have preferred - Molde perhaps being the easiest.

I was thinking Young Boys would have been an easy option too but they're top of their league by 18 points.

If you offered me Prague this morning rather than there being a draw at all I'd definitely have taken it. I don't have any interest in a 'glamour tie' and end up getting battered by Man Utd or Milan. I'd rather see if we can make it to the next round. If we fall to Prague, so be it.

[biggbn]

Great to see a Scottish team progressing so far, makes a change!! The fact it's Rangers slightly sticks in my craw as a Celtic supporter, but I will be cheering them on regardless

[DocJock]

Me too. I just don't get this hoping a foreign team will beat a Scottish one.

[dalzo]

I definitely think it’s one of the better draws we could have got, however at this stage it would be stupid to underestimate any team left in the compitition. Both side will see it as a hard but winnable game.

[Algarve]

dalzo said:

I definitely think it’s one of the better draws we could have got, however at this stage it would be stupid to underestimate any team left in the compitition. Both side will see it as a hard but winnable game.

Theres a video of the Czech players celebrating getting us in the draw.

Realistically all the big teams in the tournament will be hoping to get the winner of our game in the next round

[Driver101]

Cup final tomorrow. Hopefully it's a good game and the best team wins. I have no preference, but I feel Livingston have dropped off a bit, but St Johnstone improving. I'll go 2-1 St Johnstone.

Martindale gave a good interview the other day. It's sad that an experience that most of his players will never experience again has been ruined. Obviously no fans is the obvious one. Then tonight they are staying at their own homes. No team build up. Then tomorrow they eat at their own stadium before driving through in their own cars.

It is sad the whole spectacle of a cup final has been taken away.


Livingston did have a positive Covid case on their team bus last week. Luckily it's only taken out one player as a close contact.

[hongkongdonkey]

I think Motherwells 3 points have pulled them up enough that they will avoid relegation. Kilmarnock really need to be picking up more than a point at the moment and are in real danger. St mirrens win probably secures a trip six spot while keeping Ross county in the relegation battle all thanks to a drive for the penalty.
There are some really intriguing fixtures coming up before the split but the football rarely lives up to the importance at this time of the season.
St Johnstone are probably favourites for the cup on current form and play nicer football. Maybe we'll see a nice pitch.