Falkirk are 3rd tier team now. If we can't bring in fringe players to beat them with ease then those players really shouldn't be at Rangers. Luckily we can and will.That's what we done in McCoist first season. We were flying. He rested players in the cup v Falkirk. They beat us 3 2 and it derailed the season.
I'd be giving Patterson a game as well.McLaughlin
Tavernier Balogun Helander Bassey
Arfield Zungu
Itten Hagi Barker
Defoe
One of these 2 will be our choice of centre back on Thursday and any decision on who plays against Falkirk must be made after this gameI think he should play Balogun and Helander so they have some minutes under thir belt together incase we ever find ourselves in a position where Goldson is injured or suspended.
Can’t play, has to self-isolateI'd be giving Patterson a game as well.
Bollocks. Would've been good for the boy to get a game.Can’t play, has to self-isolate
I'd imagine a decision on anyone that plays on Sunday will only be made after Thursday.One of these 2 will be our choice of centre back on Thursday and any decision on who plays against Falkirk must be made after this game
McLaughlin
Tav
Balogun
Helander
Bassey
Zungu
Barjonas
Hagi
Barker
Itten
Defoe
He's only went 1 game without a goal.Might be a good game for Morelos to get his shooting boots back on and boost his confidence
Got to feel Patterson would have started this if he wasn't self isolating.
Patterson will still be self isolatingMcLaughlin
Patterson
Helander
Goldson
Bassey
Zungu
Kamara
Hagi
Roofe
Itten
Barker
Give Tav a rest, ease Helander back in, try and get Roofe and Itten game time together to link up well.
I wouldn't necessarily pick Barker but I think the gaffer will. I'd rather see Stewart get game time.
Patterson will still be self isolating
Good shoutHopefully Zungu gets first start
Excellent post SirOur bench could look like;
McGregor/Firth
Goldson
Barisic
Jack
Kamara
Aribo
Roofe
Kent
Morelos
Not bad.
Edmundson and Jones?Major changes for this one and I am not worried about the squad players coming in.
If we do start with McLaughlin, Bassey, Balogun, Hagi, Defoe, Barker, Itten and even give a run out to Edmunsdon, Jones and Stewart and some of the youth.
Still think we will win by 3 or 4.
Yeah mate, if we write them off then their value will plummet so keep them involved in any game possible.Edmundson and Jones?
You missing they are on a 7 game ban yeah?Yeah mate, if we write them off then their value will plummet so keep them involved in any game possible.
I do want both out asap but there is no point shooting ourselves in the foot by announcing they will never play again, we play it smart give them a couple of cup games and then steer them out the door while getting as much £ for them as possible.
It’s a trophy Gerrard wants to win,make no mistake about it.Yes, no big deal going out this competition
Forgot about that.You missing they are on a 7 game ban yeah?
Not at all.Really hope you're at the wind up? We haven't won silverware for 10 years. This is the next available competition we can win and I'm desperate to win it.
Also bear in mind the likes of Kent, Tavernier, Roofe didnt play over the international break. Not a fan of the League Cup but come at a good time here.I think the squad will be used Sunday with big changes. The gaffer said something post Aberdeen game like "We now go to Thursday and we go full throttle" which I took it to suggest he wants the main boys to empty the tank again in full knowledge they will be given a week to recover.