Semper_Paratus
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very professional first half. The longer the game stays nil nil Maribor will commit more players and we may have more joy on the break
Match Thread NK Maribor v Rangers - 19:15 Thursday - Premier Sports
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barrysrightfoot
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Job done so far. Some nervy moments but so far so good.
Three-in-seven
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Which is nice.
Prometheus
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A couple of our players have been below their normal level so far and we have a makeshift left back, so that was a bit less comfortable than it might have been.
I think we can win the second half
I think we can win the second half
randomhero
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0-0 half time, so far so good (the ball hasn't been in our net). Thought Jack was a bit careless for his yellow. 45 to go come on Rangers!
Beer Belly Loyal
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Zenit 4-0, into extra time.
thornhill bear
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not been our best performance so far but clean sheet so im a happy bear so far
rottenrowbear
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Happy with that.
Been a bit nervy but it's the score line we need.
Still expect us to get the away goal, and will be shocked if they get 2 let alone 3.
Halliday doing surprisingly well.
What a save from mcgregor.
Curious to see if Gerrard makes any changes.
Been a bit nervy but it's the score line we need.
Still expect us to get the away goal, and will be shocked if they get 2 let alone 3.
Halliday doing surprisingly well.
What a save from mcgregor.
Curious to see if Gerrard makes any changes.
WearsideGallantFew
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it goes with the territory unless you want us committing 5 or 6 into attack. If we're not going to commit 5 or 6 in attack then eventually we're going to be outnumbered in the final third. We're winning 3-1 with 45 minutes to go! Press in the right areas. Keep shape as best we can and don't get drawn out trying to force the issue. That's their job tonight.
Jorgthegreat
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Tactically superb performance. Limited them to a couple of shots from outside the box.
Calico Jack
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Shagger Motm so far.
He is having a great game.
He is having a great game.
madmac1959
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I should've worn the brown trousers, keep it up Gers.
The_Irrepressibles
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Also they need to score 2. Longer it stays at 0-0 the more chances they need to take.
SG alluded to this before the game. We will hit them on the break in the 2nd half and kill this off.
I logged on expecting to see negativity. You boys didn’t disappoint.
If you want to whine about anything, why is it defending? We’ve looked very solid
The disappointment is we clearly aren’t going to score.
We’ll go through 0-0 or via a 1-0 loss....or if we’re really poor in the 2nd half, we will concede 2
If you want to whine about anything, why is it defending? We’ve looked very solid
The disappointment is we clearly aren’t going to score.
We’ll go through 0-0 or via a 1-0 loss....or if we’re really poor in the 2nd half, we will concede 2
This team actually look like they enjoy a bit of rough and tumble.
Which is nice
Which is nice
Spinning Blue
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3/4 of the tie gone. Let’s finish the job now Gers.
Discophrenia
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Another mature European away performance so far. They will need to go for it soon and we have the players to hit them on the break.
Resident_hammy_bear
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I thought Morelos looked like end of last season Morelos there but he has started dropping back a bit and doing well near the end of the half, Murphy playing well i think linking play and carrying it forward. Nothing too scary so far defence look well organised and Gerrards tactics of murphy and candeias dropping in and not letting there midfielders dictate play much is working really well. Nervy 2nd half on the way though they are gonny put us under a lot of pressure.
Macdonsj
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For Ejarias booking the lad was rolling around as if his foot was hanging off
As soon as it was clear a card was coming, up he got and trotted off
Some refs respond to “noise”
SpongebobSquarePass
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These yellow cards are a worry, but they look most dangerous when we lose possession with people in front of the ball. So happy to make sure we don’t over commit
fergie1959
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stringer_bell
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Apart from a couple of hairy moments I think we have done well. Only slight concern is halliday backing off so much when they run at him until they are in a position to whip the ball in.
3/4 of the way through and still 2 up.
If we keep 11 men on the pitch we are going through.
3/4 of the way through and still 2 up.
If we keep 11 men on the pitch we are going through.
Topps
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Hard to watch but defending well. A bit concerned with the bookings going by our luck with cards so far this season. Morelos not having his best game and missed a sitter that really made it comfortable. When we get the ball we need to try and keep it for spells in the 2nd half as a few players have looked nervous on the ball in the 1st half.
Eddie Doc
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Glue I'll gie you.
Cutty/Young
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FC Ufa awaits the winner,beat Progress 3-2
Calico Jack
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We are hanging back when we get a half chance, more bite and we can grab a goal.
I think towards the end of the first half they started to tire a little. They weren’t pressing and closing down all balls , I don’t think they’ll be able to keep that up for 90
Chester Loyal
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Solid so far. They are putting us under pressure but we’ve coped with it quite well so far, hopefully that continues into the second half.
We need a little more going forward though. A goal for us and this tie is over.
We need a little more going forward though. A goal for us and this tie is over.
dynamo_rosco
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It’s like we’re wanting to playing 4-4-1-1 with Arfield left mid.....but somebody forgot to tell him
dublinbluenose
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A very professional away performance in Europe and remember nearly all our players have very little or any experience in European competition.
Go_Bert_Go
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Well, a reminder that we're not the reincarnation of Brazil 70, but we are solid and organised.
Thought the bookings affected our pressing - Ejaria was having a stormer up until he got carded.
Thought the bookings affected our pressing - Ejaria was having a stormer up until he got carded.
Chester Perry
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I’ve w feeling we’ll get chances in the 2nd half, Maribor need to push on now
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I think we'll see McCrorrie for Ejaria
der_hammer10
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Oh my days. We may be under the cosh and it's nerve wracking as hell. But I have got a massive smile on my face watching this.
We are away from home to a side that have been cuffing Scottish sides over the last 8 years, playing Champions League football etc, and we are producing a fantastic performance.
Just think what we were watching in the final two months of last season!!
From that to this. Our Rangers are back.
We are away from home to a side that have been cuffing Scottish sides over the last 8 years, playing Champions League football etc, and we are producing a fantastic performance.
Just think what we were watching in the final two months of last season!!
From that to this. Our Rangers are back.
BrooklynBlue
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He's doing well and playing himself into a squad player for the season.
Prestwick Bear
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I can see what we're doing, play safe and protect a lead, but it's ruining my pants!!
Honestly mate I'm struggling to cope with this. I'd rather try and push forward but I understand our game plan.
Mrs PB might have to pick me up of the floor. I so want this win and to go through it's beyond belief.
Superrangers
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Phew halfway there but we need to play much better in the second half and given the number on yellow cards, we need to make a change. Who is on the bench?
