Official TC Rangers v CELTIC Match Thread

liam_barnett · May 10, 2009

Some might disagree but I actually thought we played pretty well but just couldn't score, the only bad things for me were crosses into the box and a poor game from Crosas who's normally quite good.

Magick · May 10, 2009

steviebhoy32 said: ↑

lets not forget this was crosas first OF start some of the best players in our history have a poor first OF game. unfortunatley for naka 90 % of his OF games are poor.
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wasn't exactly the best conditions for his type of play

Andy bhoy · May 10, 2009

Metrobhoy said: ↑

Ratings today.

Boruc -7 Thought he did well and kept us in the game closing down Boyd. Didn't have much else to do though.

Hinkel - 7 Looked one of our best players today and put in a great cross in the 2nd half.

O'Dea - 4 Fish out of water at Left Back. WGS played him for his height but offers next to nothing going forward and cannot pass the ball at all.

Caldwell - 7 I was very impressed with him today and should have been captain.

Loovens -6 I thought he looked pretty slow and let Boyd in for his chance in the 2nd half. I don't feel that he throws himself in enough like McManus does in the big games.

Crosas - 5 Terrible start to the game and didn't really improve much.

Hartley - 5 The early booking ruined his performance today. He's normally got a bit of dig in the OF games and of course had to watch himself. Miller got him booked for looking dramatic in that challenge.

Maloney - 6 Looked dangerous early on and set McDonald up who was more concerned about winning a penalty which isn't going to happen at Ipox. Put in a couple of great in swinging crosses in the 2nd half before being replaced.

Nakamura - 8 Was our best player and the reason Rangers couldn't get the ball for long spells. Great ball control and composure all day. Set pieces have been better bar the great corner which Hesselink almost scored from.

VoH - 5 Never expect much from him anyway and got 2 headers on target in which he was unlucky with. He didn't offer the team much though as he is so stationary and easy to mark.

McDonald - 5 Not one of his better games. Never really threatened and Bougherra had the beating of him today.

McGeady - I wouldn't blame him for his chance although he should have worked the keeper. After all, he got into the position himself after some good work. Apart from that was his usual self at Ipox getting knocked off the ball easily and creating very little.

Samaras - Looked better than the player he replaced as in winning a couple of corners. I always prefer the way the team plays when he's in it but only got 20 minutes.

Naylor - I would have brought Robson on for O'Dea. Wasn't on that long anyway but managed to get himself booked.
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O'Dea has scored 2 goals in about 10 games (not sure)
Nalyor has scored 2 in 3 seasons ...
I think he's sutible at LB and better than what else we have

paulmitchell · May 10, 2009

Andy bhoy said: ↑

O'Dea has scored 2 goals in about 10 games (not sure)
Nalyor has scored 2 in 3 seasons ...
I think he's sutible at LB and better than what else we have
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You dont expect goals from your left back, you expect service for players too score goals. O'Dea doesnt provide the service as good as Naylor.
Naylor might not be the greatest LB but he's the best we have atm, O'Dea does a great job when required at LB but i'd go with Naylor everytime if we had the choice.

Metrobhoy · May 10, 2009

Yes, O'Dea was preferred because of the height balance of the team but as somebody else pointed out today, when you are chasing a game you need your full backs to help out on our attacks. O'Dea can't pass and can't run with the ball very well. I'm not a big Naylor fan either though but who is?

paulmitchell · May 11, 2009

Metrobhoy said: ↑

Yes, O'Dea was preferred because of the height balance of the team but as somebody else pointed out today, when you are chasing a game you need your full backs to help out on our attacks. O'Dea can't pass and can't run with the ball very well. I'm not a big Naylor fan either though but who is?
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Is that reply to me or the one above?

Richmal · May 11, 2009

We should have kicked * out of the hun midfield, i am telling you, he should have had Robson in with hartley, crosas is too weak for this type of game, we should have hit them hard, but had a weakened midfield and only one forward!, .........oh whats the point, i am sick picking the bones over yesterday, i feel so * depressed, anyway, i dont know if i can take anymore of the stress, wednesday night (after we win?) hoping hibs pull of a miracle, but knowing in my heart they wont, yet that little piece of hope is rising again!

Metrobhoy · May 11, 2009

paulmitchell07 said: ↑

Is that reply to me or the one above?
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Sorry, it was for Andy bhoy.

Ryan47 · May 11, 2009

Metrobhoy said: ↑

Ratings today.

Boruc -7 Thought he did well and kept us in the game closing down Boyd. Didn't have much else to do though.

Hinkel - 7 Looked one of our best players today and put in a great cross in the 2nd half.

O'Dea - 4 Fish out of water at Left Back. WGS played him for his height but offers next to nothing going forward and cannot pass the ball at all.

Caldwell - 7 I was very impressed with him today and should have been captain.

Loovens -6 I thought he looked pretty slow and let Boyd in for his chance in the 2nd half. I don't feel that he throws himself in enough like McManus does in the big games.

Crosas - 5 Terrible start to the game and didn't really improve much.

Hartley - 5 The early booking ruined his performance today. He's normally got a bit of dig in the OF games and of course had to watch himself. Miller got him booked for looking dramatic in that challenge.

Maloney - 6 Looked dangerous early on and set McDonald up who was more concerned about winning a penalty which isn't going to happen at Ipox. Put in a couple of great in swinging crosses in the 2nd half before being replaced.

Nakamura - 8 Was our best player and the reason Rangers couldn't get the ball for long spells. Great ball control and composure all day. Set pieces have been better bar the great corner which Hesselink almost scored from.

VoH - 5 Never expect much from him anyway and got 2 headers on target in which he was unlucky with. He didn't offer the team much though as he is so stationary and easy to mark.

McDonald - 5 Not one of his better games. Never really threatened and Bougherra had the beating of him today.

McGeady - I wouldn't blame him for his chance although he should have worked the keeper. After all, he got into the position himself after some good work. Apart from that was his usual self at Ipox getting knocked off the ball easily and creating very little.

Samaras - Looked better than the player he replaced as in winning a couple of corners. I always prefer the way the team plays when he's in it but only got 20 minutes.

Naylor - I would have brought Robson on for O'Dea. Wasn't on that long anyway but managed to get himself booked.
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I'm positive that was O'Dea. I'm sure O'Dea had it covered then slipped.

maria77 · May 11, 2009

Just my 2 pence worth, I am a novice discussing post match analysis
I was Soooooo disappointed with the match result, I thought we should get a draw at least. The Hun Goalie had luck on his side. This whole week is going to be very stressful.

May I ask a couple of questions ( a terrible habit of mine)
Why didn't McGeady start in the match /
Can we still win the league ??
Do you think Gordon Strachan should stay or go. I read a few comments on the bbc that some fans say he should go ?