Match Thread Hearts v Rangers - 15:00 Sunday - Sky Sports

[Necro]

Why even bother playing Patterson in the cup? He's lost his place in the squad to 2 guys who won't be here next season.

Don't start with the Tynecastle rubbish, they're terrible and the way they play under stendel suits Patterson perfectly

 

[Riccles]

Same team as wednesday?

 

[NDC bear forever]

That bench is horrendous.

 

[ElMo]

Our best 11 I think, outwith injuries.

 

[The Lone Sniper]

Why even bother playing Patterson in the cup? He's lost his place in the squad to 2 guys who won't be here next season.

Don't start with the Tynecastle rubbish, they're terrible and the way they play under stendel suits Patterson perfectly

It's at Tynecastle.

 

[SDF]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1221429129230286848

That team is shit. No excuses today.

Get the job done.

 

[DoitdoitdoitnowWATP]

We are now in the Roseburn Bar near the Ground. The Bears are in good voice and definitely have the battle fever on!

The atmosphere in the pub has certainly filled me with confidence.

Lucky man.
Let's do this lads.

 

[Batigol]

Not suggesting he necessarily had to start today, but once Tav is back I wonder if it would be better for his long term development if a loan was found for Patterson for the last 6 months of the season

 

[Million$Man]

Huge game. Come on rangers

 

[JD1872]

Boyce, Sibbick and Naismith all start for them.

Think they will come at us and that will suit us

 

[MrMosshead]

Delighted McGregor has made it. Very nervous. Today feels like it could be a big 3 points if we can get them. Come on Rangers!

 

[MarkieLoyal]

Let's stay calm.

It may take time but it's a scrappy odd goal win and on the M8 home with 3 title points in Jimmy Bells kit bag that'll do me.

 

[Spiffy]

That team should destroy Hearts but you just they'll be right up for it and play like a completely different team.

 

[Toph1985]

Happy with the starting 11 but there aren’t many options on the bench to change things

 

[oldgregg]

The expected starting XI.

Why is Polster on the bench?

 

[milfhunter]

The bench is starting to look a bit light. Expecting a much better performance today, need a strong start

 

[Mr Souness]

C 'mon the bears. Think this will be struggle today against a dogged hearts side who will raise their game against us. Any win will do this bear.

2-1 to the glorious.

 

[SuperGers07]

The expected starting XI.

Why is Polster on the bench?

because he’s back and a decent option

 

[albert_left_peg]

Looks like Middleton and Patterson were in the 20 man squad.. Barker is likely on his way out if he cant even make the 20 man squad.

 

[Sasa-]

What's the point in having Polster on the bench ahead of Patterson?

 

[Hallers]

Team as expected. Just need to be up for it from the 1st min

 

[BlueSeaOfIbrox]

Disappointed patterson isn't on the bench tbh.

 

[LyonGer]

Strong lineup.
I fancy us for 3-0 today.

 

[TRUEBLUEBU]

I don`t the get decision with Paterson not even making the bench ahead of Polster.

 

[Barbarossa]

People wanting Patterson starting are off their heads

 

[MSF]

Why even bother playing Patterson in the cup? He's lost his place in the squad to 2 guys who won't be here next season.

Don't start with the Tynecastle rubbish, they're terrible and the way they play under stendel suits Patterson perfectly

Some vote on confidence in the boy. Flanagan and a guy who has been on a honeymoon instead of training are ahead of him.

 

[ItsInTheNet]

Team as expected. Lets get the 3 points Rangers.

 

[MSF]

People wanting Patterson starting are off their heads

He’d be up against a boy he skelps at youth level. I knew he wouldn’t start but to not even have him on the bench is a joke.

 

[Modfella]

Going for a 2 - 0 win, Hearts are terrible but will raise their game.

 

[Moz]

Patterson not even on the bench is a bit surprising

 

[alan78]

Kent will score today.

 

[SenoraCuellar]

Lots of confident Hearts fans on twitter. Into them, Rangers. We need this win.

 

[Rangerscoverboy]

I don`t the get decision with Paterson not even making the bench ahead of Polster.

Options. Polster can play midfield too.

 

[SouthCarolinaBear]

Happy with the starting 11 but the bench feels pretty weak, especially for attacking options. Fast start today is absolutely vital

 

[PMB1872]

Same team as Wednesday. Kent and Aribo had better start shooting. Have to say I’d have gone with Arfield ahead of Kamara for a bit more goal threat from midfield.

 

[aldoblue]

Would have preferred one of Polster or Halliday and try to get one of the youngsters on the bench.

 

[As You Were]

What time does the sky coverage start lads? My tv guide is playing up?

 

[Necro]

People wanting Patterson starting are off their heads

He is already an above average fullback for this league.

He is better than both Flanagan and Polster in our system, they both disrupt it

 

[ChristchurchBear]

I think we will are very light on the bench

 

[frankfurterbear1]

If the club look at that line up and more so the subs bench and think that's acceptable for the run in then God help us. No striker in reserve on the bench not even an under 21, we'll put one of our underperforming wingers on off the bench to play through the middle, please hope nothing happens to Defoe.

 

[Boab4]

That bench is horrendous.

How?

 

[Boab4]

The expected starting XI.

Why is Polster on the bench?

For cover, obviously.

 

[Nikon]

No shocks there then, delighted McGregor has made it.

 

[skorn]

I wonder if our management team see this as being a bit of a bruising battle today?

Polster is a big solid guy, who adds significant physical presence, if required.
Maybe that's their thinking?

 

[Moz]

What time does the sky coverage start lads? My tv guide is playing up?

Half 2 after the sheep game

 

[Valley Bluenose]

What's the point in having Polster on the bench ahead of Patterson?

Presumably because Polster is a midfield option as well as full-back. To be honest, I do see Polster as more effective as a holding midfielder rather than as a full-back - not that we've seen much of him in either.

Patterson will get his chances in due course.

 

[alan78]

What's the point in having Polster on the bench ahead of Patterson?

Totally agree

 

[Wacaktb]

Take a 1-0 win right now

 

[Pd81]

Good to see McGregor making it.

Rest of the team picks itself just now

3-0 Rangers!

 

[Baron Chalfonts]

Arfield could be great coming of the bench at about 65/70 min, his energy could cause a tiring defence all sorts of problems.