Europa League Squad Confirmed

[Ter]

Edmundson, Defoe and Jones replaced by Roofe, Zungu and Aribo.

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[Degausser]

I’ve taken the liberty of formatting it in a better way to show where players have fit in.

HGC (1/4)
McGregor

HGN (3/4)
Arfield
Jack
Stewart

Other (17/17)
McLaughin
Tavernier
Bassey
Helander
Goldson
Balogun
Barisic
Hagi
Davis
Kent
Zungu
Aribo
Kamara
Itten
Morelos
Barker
Roofe

Unregistered
Firth
Edmundson
Katic
Defoe
Jones

B list players include Patterson and Barjonas

Zungu’s squad number given as 15 as well

 

[JD1872]

I thought Defoe might miss out, definitely a sign of how far we have come

 

[Phantom Jack]

Find it strange that Jones hasn't made the cut.

 

[LaidbackLaudrup]

Is that for the full group stage? Shame for Defoe.

 

[Porto Loyal]

More domestic game time for Defoe and Jones?

 

[Porto Loyal]

We are severely hampered by the Home grown Club/Nation rules as a small country

 

[giogaddi]

Can we still enter a wildcard before the tournament starts?

 

[EndOfDays]

Find it strange that Jones hasn't made the cut.

Who would you replace for him though?

 

[JD1872]

Find it strange that Jones hasn't made the cut.

Probably because he doesn’t count as a domestic home grown player, I assume that’s why Stewart is included

 

[Liviger1984]

Sore one for defoe. Hope roofe doesnt get flair up of injury

 

[CoopBlue]

I think this squad thing is utterly ridiculous - absolutely no need for it.

 

[DazRFC94]

Probably because he doesn’t count as a domestic home grown player, I assume that’s why Stewart is included

So frustrating. Jones’ pace would’ve been much more useful in Europe than anything Stewart can offer.

 

[Galstonian Oranje]

Surprised big George isn't included given the injuries we have been getting

 

[Number_9]

Probably because he doesn’t count as a domestic home grown player, I assume that’s why Stewart is included

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[Forfar_Bear]

Who would you replace for him though?

I'd have preferred Jones for Barker.

 

[Albertz89]

Jones out is strange, he's perfect in the latter stages of games against better teams in Europe.

 

[km_2083]

Jones for barker would been smarter option due to barker picks up more niggly injuries

 

[Muay Bouk]

Jones for barker would been smarter option due to barker picks up more niggly injuries

And the fact Jones is actually a better footballer than Barker.

 

[Shiv]

Shame we had to leave 4 out due to the home grown rules. We could be left short with injuries at CB definitely

 

[sammy1872]

Shame to leave Defoe out and shows jones is still clearly behind barker in the managements eyes

 

[Valley Bluenose]

Find it strange that Jones hasn't made the cut.

He's had one good game in how many months?

 

[Keyser_Soze]

Defoe will hopefully still have a big part to play in the domestic games following these ties.

Hopefully its down to squad management., but its a sign of the strength of the squad.

Surprised Jones isnt in there.

 

[CoopBlue]

This home grown rule is utter farcical.

An restricting it to a 'squad' is ridiculous.

Play the games and allow each club to select which players they want at the time of each game ffs.

 

[Monty_greenock34]

Jones himself in a recent interview said he was moping around training feeling sorry for himself, it's clear barker must be doing and showing alot more at training.

It's good to see jones back recently but it's clear he must do alot more to warrant knocking someone out of the europa squad just yet.

 

[Muay Bouk]

He's had one good game in how many months?

Hasn’t really been given many chances though mate has he?

 

[Forth Bear]

Does anyone know why Roofe's EL squad number is 28?

 

[Sebo23]

Seems the guys left out are in good company. Arsenal have left out Ozil, Sokratis, Saliba & Martinelli.

 

[RobbenHood]

Barker in the squad ahead of jones is bonkers

 

[davmcc]

A bit dodgy only having 3 centre backs.

Suppose Bassey can cover there if need be.

 

[Degausser]

Does anyone know why Roofe's EL squad number is 28?

I was wondering this myself. Took a look to see if Firth had maybe been on the bench as 25 but Roofe played the Red Imps game wearing 25 so that should’ve locked that squad number in for him.

Checked the rules and it specifies from the group stages that the numbers become locked so I now really don’t get why he’s listed as 28.

 

[EstreetRanger]

Are replacements allowed in case of injury, or God forbid, Covid infection?

 

[Ter]

This home grown rule is utter farcical.

An restricting it to a 'squad' is ridiculous.

Play the games and allow each club to select which players they want at the time of each game ffs.

Disagree. Means clubs have to be a bit more savvy with their signings.

Surprised we don't have something similar domestically as well.

 

[Bluesea]

Looks like those that have been missing through injury pre the international break are ready to go

 

[Ter]

Are replacements allowed in case of injury, or God forbid, Covid infection?

Only goalkeepers. So if any of the goalies get injured for more than a month we can bring Firth into the squad.

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Defoe will hopefully still have a big part to play in the domestic games following these ties.

Hopefully its down to squad management., but its a sign of the strength of the squad.

Surprised Jones isnt in there.

The game’s played more outside of the box the higher level football goes.

Jermain’s talents these days are inside the box.

Im not surprised to be honest.

 

[Degausser]

Are replacements allowed in case of injury, or God forbid, Covid infection?

Only if you have two injured A-list keepers, you can temporarily replace them.

 

[lwl]

I’ve taken the liberty of formatting it in a better way to show where players have fit in.

HGC (1/4)
McGregor

HGN (3/4)
Arfield
Jack
Stewart

Other (17/17)
McLaughin
Tavernier
Bassey
Helander
Goldson
Balogun
Barisic
Hagi
Davis
Kent
Zungu
Aribo
Kamara
Itten
Morelos
Barker
Roofe

Unregistered
Firth
Edmundson
Katic
Defoe
Jones

B list players include Patterson and Barjonas

Zungu’s squad number given as 15 as well

Mate, I know I'm probably being completely thick here, but what do your 'HGC', 'HGN' and 'Other' headers stand for/represent?

 

[Souness86]

Barker in the squad ahead of jones is bonkers

Is it really though?

What are you basing this on?

 

[Otto Bear]

Who would you replace for him though?

Barker every time.

 

[rangeral]

Aren't we limited with the main squad number wise due the lack of Home grown players?

Maximum is 25?

 

[Degausser]

Mate, I know I'm probably being completely thick here, but what do your 'HGC', 'HGN' and 'Other' headers stand for/represent?

Home Grown Club - someone who was at your club for 3 years between 15-21
Home Grown Nation - someone who was at another club in your country for 3 years between 15-21
Other - couldn’t think of a better title That’s players registered to play who don’t fit in the above two categories

It’s slightly more convoluted for HGC/HGN qualification but that’s basically it.

 

[Forth Bear]

I was wondering this myself. Took a look to see if Firth had maybe been on the bench as 25 but Roofe played the Red Imps game wearing 25 so that should’ve locked that squad number in for him.

Checked the rules and it specifies from the group stages that the numbers become locked so I now really don’t get why he’s listed as 28.

I imagine it's an error on the site.

As you say, he's been the only player who has used 25 in the qualifiers this year, so it's not as if someone else has used the number.

Kent was 26 in Europe in his first season and Lafferty was number 38 due to Kent changing to 14 and Windass using 11 in the qualifiers.

 

[JMCK]

Barker in the squad ahead of jones is bonkers

Nope.

 

[brain]

Don’t agree with,
Barker > Jones
Balogun > Edmundson

Other than that, encouraging to see Aribo and Roofe included.

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

Only goalkeepers. So if any of the goalies get injured for more than a month we can bring Firth into the squad.

That guy has some job

 

[Otto Bear]

Is it really though?

What are you basing this on?

The fact that Jones, despite his limited appearances in his Rangers career has done more than Barker.

His delivery last year put us into the group stages. Goal against Motherwell last week

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

Don’t agree with,
Barker > Jones
Stewart > Jones
Balogun > Edmundson

Other than that, encouraging to see Aribo and Roofe included.

Balogun every day

Far better player. Unless you meant it as a nod to maybe him being more likely to pick up an injury

 

[davmcc]

Don’t agree with,
Barker > Jones
Stewart > Jones
Balogun > Edmundson

Other than that, encouraging to see Aribo and Roofe included.

Stewart and Jones aren't on the same list.

 

[RobbenHood]

Is it really though?

What are you basing this on?

Jones is a better player in my opinion, barker picks up more injuries than Jones too