deadasdillinger Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Think there was a thread weeks ago but can't be arsed searching back to find it. Predictions? We're weaker in goals, hopefully a little stronger in defence (although that remains to be seen), largely unchanged in midfield and upfront, with the exception of Kennedy who will be a real positive addition. So, not exactly optimistic of a result. Can only hope that the fact we've played competitive football in recent weeks while Rangers have played friendlies will help. If we can play like we did at the start of the 2-3 game last season we'll be fine, but it's managing to do that for 90 minutes rather than a spell, and scoring more than one goal in any periods we have on top. No bother for big Innes... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressball Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I for one wish Kilmarnock the best of luck this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 53 minutes ago, deadasdillinger said: Think there was a thread weeks ago but can't be arsed searching back to find it. Predictions? We're weaker in goals, hopefully a little stronger in defence (although that remains to be seen), largely unchanged in midfield and upfront, with the exception of Kennedy who will be a real positive addition. So, not exactly optimistic of a result. Can only hope that the fact we've played competitive football in recent weeks while Rangers have played friendlies will help. If we can play like we did at the start of the 2-3 game last season we'll be fine, but it's managing to do that for 90 minutes rather than a spell, and scoring more than one goal in any periods we have on top. No bother for big Innes... I'll be leaving a bottle of Midori for him. A lot of new players who probably haven't gelled yet and Beale will still be working out his strongest 11. No idea of our starting 11 as I've not been bothering with the friendlies. I've a feeling that our defence will still be a leaky as a sieve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, bennett said: I'll be leaving a bottle of Midori for him. A lot of new players who probably haven't gelled yet and Beale will still be working out his strongest 11. No idea of our starting 11 as I've not been bothering with the friendlies. I've a feeling that our defence will still be a leaky as a sieve. Our back 4 is currently giving me the fear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Aye, defence is where the concerns are at right now. The sooner Goldson is back and we can put Souttar into LCB the better. I'm not sure exactly what kind of formation we will start with but I think we have the players there from middle to front now that would let us change from a 4-3-3 to a 4-3-1-2 quite easily. I'll guess that we will start with something like this: Butland Tav Souttar Balogun Ridvan Raskin Jack Cantwell Lammers Danilo Dessers Then possibly look to move Lammers or Cantwell in behind a front 2 of Dessers and Danilo if things aren't working. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglum25 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Any predictions of when the Rangers penalty will be awarded? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressball Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, Moonglum25 said: Any predictions of when the Rangers penalty will be awarded? Depends on how they’re faring but I’ll shoot for between the 74-76 mark. Andrew Dallas inherits his da’s job and is the dedicated VAR official. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Moonglum25 said: Any predictions of when the Rangers penalty will be awarded? Dallas is on VAR. A penalty is a given. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMoore Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Lammers and Tav to score and Cantwell yellow card please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coooombe Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) There's a few question marks over what our lineup will be. Neither of our new goalies look very good but I'd like to see O'Hara get the nod. We've 4 or 5 centre backs of roughly equal ability so we could see Ndaba starting ahead of one of the below. Will Donnelly get a start or will Lyons keep his place at the base of midfield? Will it be Cameron, Murray, or Watkins partnering Vassell? The only real certainties are that we'll play Armstong and Kennedy wide with Vassell up top. Other than those 3, everyone in the squad is about as good as each other. Here's what I'd probably go with, assuming the 3 at the back is here to stay. O'Hara Mayo Deas Findlay Armstrong Polworth Donnelly Magennis Kennedy Vassell Watkins I think Del will play Dennis, Lyons and Murray instead of O'Hara, Donnelly and Watkins though. Edited August 3, 2023 by Coooombe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadasdillinger Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 13 hours ago, Coooombe said: The only real certainties are that we'll play Armstong and Kennedy wide with Vassell up top. I'd be amazed but delighted if he starts someone who's had like 20 minutes of fitba lately. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 On 03/08/2023 at 09:44, AJF said: Aye, defence is where the concerns are at right now. The sooner Goldson is back and we can put Souttar into LCB the better. I'm not sure exactly what kind of formation we will start with but I think we have the players there from middle to front now that would let us change from a 4-3-3 to a 4-3-1-2 quite easily. I'll guess that we will start with something like this: Butland Tav Souttar Balogun Ridvan Raskin Jack Cantwell Lammers Danilo Dessers Then possibly look to move Lammers or Cantwell in behind a front 2 of Dessers and Danilo if things aren't working. For some reason this post annoyed number guy. Must be doing something right 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt n Vinegar Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I'm looking forward to the match. At least I will be until just before kick off, when the jitters will start. Severe danger of us bottling it if Celtic give county a thumping. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Salt n Vinegar said: Severe danger of us bottling it if Celtic give county a thumping. It’s the first game of the season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt n Vinegar Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 minute ago, AJF said: It’s the first game of the season After last season, for me, watching Rangers is like watching the Daleks on telly in the 1960s. Best done from behind the couch only peeping out when things don't sound too bad. I'm sure I'm being unreasonably pessimistic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10menwent2mow Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) Sky's coverage been on 5 minutes and the songbook out already. Get them so far to f**k. Edited August 5, 2023 by 10menwent2mow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomintroll Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Thank f**k the fitba's back, I couldn't remember if Bobby Sands was still alive but I will have my fortnightly reminder again. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10menwent2mow Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Moomintroll said: Thank f**k the fitba's back, I couldn't remember if Bobby Sands was still alive but I will have my fortnightly reminder again. Who is this man you speak of, he must have some relevance to Scottish football. Did his grandson play for rangers last season?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomintroll Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, 10menwent2mow said: Who is this man you speak of, he must have some relevance to Scottish football. Did his grandson play for rangers last season?? Zero relevance of course, never stopped the bigot brothers before though, subhuman scum the lot of them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Venom Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, 10menwent2mow said: Sky's coverage been on 5 minutes and the songbook out already. Get them so far to f**k. Leave the minority alone please. 16 minutes ago, Moomintroll said: Thank f**k the fitba's back, I couldn't remember if Bobby Sands was still alive but I will have my fortnightly reminder again. Switched on to be reminded of that immediately, which was a relief tbh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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