Rangers banter 3

28 Apr 2026 22:11:38
PSG v Bayern has to be one of best Champions League matches. Great to see both teams going for it and thought ref allowed play to flow.
Not often see PSG midfielders outshone but thought Joshua Kimmich was immense for Bayern.
Roll on next Wednesday.
Unfortunately don't think game tomorrow will be anywhere near this good.

29 Apr 2026 00:02:41
Was a good game.
Was annoyed by the penalty award though for PSG.

29 Apr 2026 00:34:13
One of the best games of the season, end-to-end, fast-paced, attacking, & very clear to see why these 2 clubs are amongst the best teams going right now. It's a shame they met at this stage, as that would have been some final.

29 Apr 2026 02:31:46
What a game. I watch football constantly, and always hope it will be good games, but so many disappoint. That game is what football is all about, end to end attacking, brilliant!

29 Apr 2026 07:41:07
Absolutely outstanding game of football last night, and the way the beautiful game should be played. 👌 The PSG V Bayern Munich Champions League semi-final would have been a fitting final. 🤔 I honestly fancy Atletico Madrid to beat the Arsenal over the 2 legs in the other semi-final, but if Arsenal do get through, I can't see them living with either PSG or Bayern Munich.

🤔 I fancy Bayern to win it TBH. 🤔

29 Apr 2026 09:26:36
What a game, so refreshing, 2 teams going for it. This is way Arsenal were playing a couple of seasons back, but now it's overly cautious and boring. Would like to see Bayern do it, but both teams were immense.

29 Apr 2026 10:04:32
Are we all ready for a boring 1-0 tonight in the Arsenal game? Also, probably the same in the second leg of the Bayern-PSG game as well.

28 Apr 2026 21:34:35
For Hearts i'd be bringing souttet back in for Djiga. Hearts are physical and like to get the ball into the box ASAP Souttar is a better backs to the wall defender and Djiga has bern part of a defence who've lost too many goals.

28 Apr 2026 21:57:29
Souttar deserves his chance again.

I would consider a back 3.

Butland

Sterling
Souttar
Manny

Tav
Barron
Dio
Rommens / Meghoma

Raskin (just slightly ahead of our mf but not a 10).

Moore free role.

Chermiti

Or we go 433.

Butland
Tav
Souttar
Manny
Rommens /Meghoma

Raskin
Barron
Dio

Antman
Chermiti
Moore.

28 Apr 2026 22:23:59
I think Souttar is a decent centre half, but his confidence looks shot to bits, I'm not sure this is the time to bring him back into the squad with so much on the line.
Braga had Souttar on toast at Ibrox, in the air at least. I'd prefer the speed which Djiga offers, as Hearts have plenty pace up there.

29 Apr 2026 07:12:17
No matter who plays ch, they need a bit of protection and support - that did not come vs Motherwell due to a naive Aasgaard, who wanted to press constantly but not willing to do the required work in defensive role - he is one who needs replaced and a more workman like midfield will be required who are happy to do the hard yards - if we continue to funnel back and not press ball higher up park, we will get punished like in Motherwell game as we ball watch far too much and don't follow runners - simple but factual! 🤔

29 Apr 2026 07:33:39
In soapy we trust.

29 Apr 2026 07:46:49
As much as I rate and like Danny Rohl, his starting tactics were wrong from the start against Motherwell. 🤔 Askou got his tactics spot on and dominated the midfield because of their extra man in there. 🤔 We had Raskin and Chuckwuani too far back, and of course Aasgaard and Gassama are like men down at times and don't work hard enough and close the space, so no wonder we got outplayed/overrun in midfield.

🤔 Motherwell players were so well drilled and knew their jobs and were running freely and interchanging all over the place, and we just couldn't get close enough to cope. ☹️ I hope Danny learns from this. 🙏

29 Apr 2026 09:30:20
I'd also have Barron & Dio in the side. Take Aasgaard & Chucky out. Not sure if Rommens will be available, but would consider Aaron's at LB. Meghoma just doesn't cut it for me.

29 Apr 2026 10:13:20
Broste, if back 4 I'd consider Sterling mate. I too am not sure on Meghoma.

29 Apr 2026 11:27:18
Yep, Stevie G. I'd go Sterling as well, assuming he won't be fit.

29 Apr 2026 18:38:23
Sterling was shocking at right back against Motherwell and even worse when he moved to left back. Then he went off "injured". Tampax in for a week, then out for three. 😖

28 Apr 2026 21:08:07
I'd like us to bring Robbie Ure back to Ibrox in place of Miovski in the squad, my worry is I really think Hearts are going to try and sign him in the summer.

Ehl what's you're thoughts on both those things mate?

28 Apr 2026 21:31:48
I know Robbie well and have been over to watch him twice.

Smashing player who's thriving playing abroad and someone I don't think is in a hurry to return to Scotland.

Hearts have already signed another two former Rangers youths, so you never know.

28 Apr 2026 21:39:53
Ehl, thanks for reply mate, he certainly fits the 'Brighton model' of a player who gradually improves each year over 3 years before they sign him. He is literally an exact of what they look for.

I know Hearts have pre contracted for McPake.

Is the other one Leon King then? If u can't say, ignore that part, sorry.

I think he'd be a natural successor to Shanklamd and a good rotation option for Hearts.

Would like him back at Ibrox though.

29 Apr 2026 11:27:06
Robbie Ure and Rory Wilson would be an interesting pairing up front. I believe the latter is now getting a few minutes in the Austrian league. Maybe we'll see it for Scotland one day.

28 Apr 2026 18:53:07
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28 Apr 2026 15:08:05
It's crazy what what one game can do. It was in our own hands all we had to do was win 5 games and win a title. Now we need favours from others, which is a horrible situation to be in. Not only did we lose but the manner of that first 45 was totally unacceptable, will have shattered the confidence of our players and fans alike. Everyone to a man knew it was 5 cup finals, so to see us looking leggy, lethargic with no desire or fight for 45 was a huge shock and absolutely gutting to me. I was one calling for 2 strikers, but you could see it wasn't working after 10 minutes, so don't understand why it wasn't rectified sooner, it baffled me tbh.

I honestly can't see us winning last 4 especially the amount we are conceding, I hope and pray i'm wrong. I just don't know if this set of players have the minerals to go to Tynecastle get a win, as all the pressure is on us now, lose the gsme the title is gone, would be so hard to take, especially if Celtic win it after spending next to nothing and it being worst Celtic team in 20 odd years. It's been really hard to keep believing year after year only to end up with nothing. Still we follow.

28 Apr 2026 17:30:58
And it was crazy that we were back in contention, and still are, after the horrendous start to the season. This is still wide open with some challenging games to come for the top three. Keep believing.

28 Apr 2026 17:46:16
Motherwell could still do a bit of damage.

28 Apr 2026 18:01:53
Am trying to believe but my head is overruling my heart tbh, mate.

28 Apr 2026 18:17:23
Boy Blue, there is nothing in your post that I disagree with. I'm still raging after that on Sunday. Dr has to take a bit of blame as the team didn't look like they were playing for such an important title. We could get right into the CL if we win it, but that first half was a disgrace.

My big fear is that if we beat Hearts, which I don't think we will, we are handing the league to Celtic. The next 4 games will show me if Dr can motivate the players enough, but at the moment it doesn't look good.

28 Apr 2026 20:19:02
I really don't hold out much hope for Monday. Hearts are grinding out results and it's at Tynecastle. I'm just being realistic, and understand other teams might do favours, but looking at it, that Hearts and Celtic will win their games, then it's between them. My opinion.

28 Apr 2026 20:29:09
I am with you, bb4 100%.

28 Apr 2026 12:45:55
Happy birthday Danny Rohl, now bring that title home.

28 Apr 2026 12:25:28
There is a lot of discussion about mentality and selection of players. The problem is clearly Rangers can't play for a full 90 mins. 2-0 down against Livingstone, good second half, 2-0 down against Falkirk a good second half.

First half against Hearts not good, better second half, 2-0 up against Celtic terrible second half and 2-0 down at the weekend a better second half. can't remember the last game where Rangers played a good 90 mins.

28 Apr 2026 13:37:23
My thoughts are that we have done well under DR and have shown good mentality in a good number of games. However, we are still a developing team, nowhere near the finished article. I know, as Rangers, we as fans expect to win every game, but it's not the reality of the team.



When Rommens is out, I don't like our fullback options. Our wide players, every single one of them, not just the much maligned Olsen, don't score or assist anywhere close enough. Our midfield has been good, but in 442 it's a hard task, being constantly outmundeted in there and expecting to.

28 Apr 2026 13:44:05
Expecting to dominate every game.

Our goalie is liable to an error every now and again, like letting the first goal through him.

We have the squad depth and good basis of a team, but lots of them are young and will develop over time, and we will need to add quality first team players to challenge regularly.

I just don't see mentality as the issue, now or in the past.

I know lots of fans do, but I think it's more the weaknesses in our squad and tactics which means we are not a team ready to win every game.

But, with 4 games to go, there will be further twists. We win our next game, we are right back in it, although we must win it.

28 Apr 2026 15:19:01
Hendo, I believe that you are correct regarding the fitness levels of our squad. I'm pretty sure EHL gave a really good insight a couple of months ago as to why we have struggled to maintain a full 90 minutes. If I recall correctly, it was down to their fitness levels due to the Martin training regime and we have struggled since.


Obviously, if they are struggling physically then it's harder to maintain concentration and this is maybe why some may see this as a perceived poor mentality.
I like the fact that our recent recruitment and potential targets are more physical and with a full pre season, hopefully we will be much more competitive next season.

28 Apr 2026 15:26:35
Tommygun, I bang on about it constantly on here, but Butland's kicking is honking, mate, not even nearly good enough. The difference between both keepers with their kicking was night and day. The Well keeper found his man nearly every time, taking pressure off their defense, even starting attacks with his kicking. I've said it all along, I really like Big Jack, but in this modern era, you need to at least be decent with your kicking; Jack sadly isn't.

Twice yesterday, he booted it so hard it went to the other keeper. I don't know how many times he kicked it out of play or to a Well player. Add to that Meghoma, who isn't very good at defending or attacking, Miovski running around but not doing much more, Aasgaard doing pretty much the same - there lies part of the problem at least, the manager not making subs at the right time.

28 Apr 2026 15:32:49
If Butland could use his feet better, he could stand 30 yards up park, letting our CBs move higher up and letting our press be more compact and less room for teams to play out like Motherwell did on Sunday.

28 Apr 2026 15:51:41
I agree with Butland's distribution, so nervous at times on the ball, and that spreads to the defense. Always been something unconvincing about him, and I can understand why we'd sign another goalie.

Meghoma, I agree on as well, feel sympathy in a way for him because he is not equipped to play for us at the level we need.

Sterling is no good either.

You need to pick and choose which games he plays so he stays fit, but then he needs to come in from the cold and perform, which he does well sometimes but looks off pace at others. Tav is Tav, he still offers a lot going forward, but he cannot defend against nippy wingers, which is his main job.

We need 3 full backs in the summer imo.

28 Apr 2026 16:43:26
Tommy, they will be twists and turns, but we must win the last 4 games, no other way we win league imo.

28 Apr 2026 18:04:12
I get where you're coming from Storm, I know it's cliche, but it's all about the next game for me, win that and it's back to a point in it.

With 3 games to go and a point in it, I think anything would be possible.



One thing I am really happy about is no games against Well, as it's been hard going every game against them. Been our most difficult opponent this year.

28 Apr 2026 18:27:27
Absolutely, Tommy. 👍 Motherwell are easily the best football team that I've seen against us all season, and play the best football in Scotland just now. 🤔 They absolutely have it within them to beat both Hearts and Celtic at Fir Park. 🤔