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ALL SYSTEMS JOE Rangers ace Joe Aribo admits he feels caught in a whirlwind after first six months at Ibrox

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JOE ARIBO used to tell himself losing wasn’t so bad because there was always another day.
Then the midfielder signed for Rangers.

And he realised that, at some clubs, tomorrow never comes.
It’s a life lesson the 23-year-old has had to learn double quick — but one he says has made a man of him.

Aribo impressed in Thursday’s nail-biting Europa League showdown with Young Boys, then admitted the last six months have left him feeling like he’s caught in a whirlwind.
In May, he starred for Charlton Athletic in their last-gasp Wembley play-off win over Sunderland.

In July, he made his European debut after a bargain £300,00 move to Ibrox.
In October, he scored the opener for Nigeria in a 1-1 draw with Brazil.

Now he’s holding his breath for a draw that could see him face the likes of Manchester United, Inter Milan or Ajax in the next stage of his side’s continental adventure.
The South London-born youngster said: “I haven’t had time to sit down and take it all in, things happen so fast. But if I do ever get the chance to reflect, I’ll just be buzzing.
“Right now, there’s just no time to stop and dwell. You just have to keep moving, keep working.
“All I know is that moving here was 100 per cent the right thing to do. This is the right place for me.

“One thing I soon realised here was just how intense it is, just how many games there are.
“We play, then next day we’re in for recovery, the day after that it’s prep for another game three days later and it’s hard, no question.

"Playing in England was relentless, yeah, but the difference here is that we have to win every game.
“In the lower leagues down south there just isn’t that level of pressure. You could lose and, although it hurt, you felt like there was always next week.
“It’s not like that at Rangers. We’re one of the giants and that brings so much pressure.
“We have to battle with them across the road every single week.
“There wasn’t the same expectancy. I mean, it’s always the same feeling within yourself when you lose, whoever you play for. It’s just what it means to people that’s different.
“It’s made me a better character and I back myself more.
“In the past, some people might have said I was a bit weak-minded, but being here has definitely made me the person I’m going to be in the future. Before, I was too inconsistent. I’d be good one week, then next week maybe not so good.
“I’ve learned here I need to be on it every single game or I won’t play.

“It’s telling yourself not to be scared, to get on the ball and be relentless. You have to ask yourself, ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’.
“I’ve also had to take care of my body much better now, stretch more, recover better. It’s another level.
“Whether people think they’ve seen the best of me is for them to judge, but, for me, there’s more to come.”
Aribo walked into a Gers side with a mountain to climb just to make the Europa League group stage, its foothills in Gibraltar, rising through Luxembourg, Denmark and Poland to the rarefied air of sell-out nights against former European champions Feyenoord and Porto.
So it’s a mark of how far they’ve come that they trudged off the pitch the other night furious at themselves for only qualifying in second place.
Borna Barisic’s late, late own goal cost two points — plus a much-needed wedge of prize money — and left them living on their nerves.
Off the back of the previous Sunday’s shattering Betfred Cup final defeat to Celtc, who they battered for 90 minutes only to be suckered on the break, it was a proper test of bottle for every one of them out there and Aribo came away feeling like he’d taken another stop forward in his development from promising kid to time-served pro.
He said: “Qualifying is a sweet one and the boys are buzzing, even if it was a little hard to take not finishing top. But the goal was to get through and we’ve done that.

“I’ve enjoyed every minute of the Europa League. It was one of the tasty things that brought me to the club in the first place and it’s been great to be involved so much.
“There have been so many new experiences for me since I came here.
“We had a fantastic end to last season with Charlton, but since then it’s just got better and better.
“I’m trying to keep my feet on the ground, to take it one thing at a time, but there’s no doubt it’s exciting.
“Getting to the knockout stages in Europe is definitely the highlight of it all so far — this is a massive one.
“Even making it to the group in the first place was huge, plus I’ve had success at international level. It’s been amazing.

“It would be good to get one of the English teams next in Europe, but to be honest, I’m not fussed.
“We just want a good tie and to do our best to try and get through.”
 
This boy will make us a lot of money. Mentally adapting all the time, I like him at RW. Making it his own. Sublime first touch
Disagree. I think he looks uncomfortable at times going forward on the RHS. Any time the defender shows him the outside then that effectively stops forward play and results in a pass backwards. I would prefer him on the left. A left side of Barisic, Aribo and Kent would cause most teams problems
 
Playing in England was relentless, yeah, but the difference here is that we have to win every game.

Unlike Brentford Bowyer ya f.ucking dick!
 
Disagree. I think he looks uncomfortable at times going forward on the RHS. Any time the defender shows him the outside then that effectively stops forward play and results in a pass backwards. I would prefer him on the left. A left side of Barisic, Aribo and Kent would cause most teams problems
I see what you mean but who plays on the right then?
 
He has a really soft voice and a relaxed style about him, but clearly that’s just a facade, Joe is mentally tough and getting tougher. He has a very bright future.
 
He's one of those players that this year is about settling in he could be player of the year next year.

His close control is amazing at times especially bringing the ball down from height.
 
I think the sheer pace of the game and lack of time on the ball has been a bit of a culture shock for Joe but he's getting used to it with every game.

Terrific first touch and glides past people like they aren't there but still a tendancy to dwell on the ball or try one touch too many.

He's a terrific prospect and is only going to get better.
 
Off the back of the previous Sunday’s shattering Betfred Cup final defeat to Celtc, who they battered for 90 minutes only to be suckered on the break, it was a proper test of bottle for every one of them out there and Aribo came away feeling like he’d taken another stop forward in his development from promising kid to time-served pro.

History being re-written already. We gave away a needless free kick and they scored from an offside position that Stevie Wonder could have seen.
 
JOE ARIBO used to tell himself losing wasn’t so bad because there was always another day.
Then the midfielder signed for Rangers.


That above is sadly most footballers views IMO.
 
Unfortunately for us we can't afford the luxury of time with this one. It heaps unwelcome pressure on the boy I know but if we want this title Aribo is going to have to add goals to his game. Somebody is going to have to step up to the plate to share the burden with Alfredo but I'm sorry Arfield is never going to be that guy. Aribo is a real star in the making but Rangers need heroes right now and we've all seen the ability he has.
 
The boy has talent - no question but we need to be patient and give him the season!

There was a bit of skill in the first half against young boys on the touch line which would have resulted in goal of the season!!
 
Unfortunately for us we can't afford the luxury of time with this one. It heaps unwelcome pressure on the boy I know but if we want this title Aribo is going to have to add goals to his game. Somebody is going to have to step up to the plate to share the burden with Alfredo but I'm sorry Arfield is never going to be that guy. Aribo is a real star in the making but Rangers need heroes right now and we've all seen the ability he has.

No pressure then FFS!!
 
History being re-written already. We gave away a needless free kick and they scored from an offside position that Stevie Wonder could have seen.
Unfortunately for us we can't afford the luxury of time with this one. It heaps unwelcome pressure on the boy I know but if we want this title Aribo is going to have to add goals to his game. Somebody is going to have to step up to the plate to share the burden with Alfredo but I'm sorry Arfield is never going to be that guy. Aribo is a real star in the making but Rangers need heroes right now and we've all seen the ability he has.
We CAN afford to let him develop properly - it would be silly not to. Surely a more long term view has to run alongside the desire to win the title this or next season if we are to keep building and improving as a team and club.
 
I see what you mean but who plays on the right then?
If Jack, Davis and Kamara are going to hold the central positions then we’ve got Arfield, Stewart, Murphy, Jones, Ojo (I know), or Barker to fill in on the right. I think it’s important we play to our better players strengths rather than diminishing their effectiveness by playing them out of their natural / best position just to get them on the park. Let the less important players play out of their best positions if need be. Not ideal but we can only pee with the c0ck we've got.
 
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