ItsInTheNet
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Souttar and Goldson at the top of their game is a very formidable central defence for us to build around for next season.
Not for me. Souttar will prove to be a better defender than Goldson IMO.
he does it for Scotland, so will be no probs in a european match like you said. he's got technique and fight, a rare combination in a scottish player.If Goldson can perform in Europe, Souttar will have no problems.
Goldson quality?I have no doubt it fit he's a real asset - get through a full pre season and hit the ground running next season
I still think we need to sign a first class centre half of goldson quality , especially with goldson injury and souttar history recently
But once again both are right sided defenders, we are back to square pegs in round holes, who is playing on the left side of defence?Souttar and Goldson at the top of their game is a very formidable central defence for us to build around for next season.
I don't see us rotating Centre Backs, bring in a 4th CB and let them battle it out.He's tremendous. Let's bring in a third centre back to rotate him with and keep him fit, because he's imperious at his best.
Wow - take it you're omitting the season he was pivotal in winning the league, the seasons he was pivotal on us progressing in europe or the season we got to a European final and won a cup?Goldson quality?
Whem did we last keep a clean sheet with this messiah goldson?
Same looneys backing kent and morelos all sesdon is why we fi ish with zilch.
Wow - take it you're omitting the season he was pivotal in winning the league, the seasons he was pivotal on us progressing in europe or the season we got to a European final and won a cup?
I agree with your comment kent and Morelos they have overstayed their shelf life as a rangers player but to put Connor goldson in that category is just utter nonesense.
But once again both are right sided defenders, we are back to square pegs in round holes, who is playing on the left side of defence?
I don't think this is as big an issue as people like to make out that it is. Left footers are a rarity in the game, something like only 10% of footballers are left footed.
It's becoming more and more common that players are two footed though and most of the really good players are excellent with both feet. However, some of the best defensive pairings in the world over the years have been made up of two right footers (Terry and Carvalho, Rio and Vidic, Nesta and Stam, Puyol and Pique, Ramos and Varane, Stones and Dias are all right footed players).
It's a non issue for me. Good players adapt.
Agreed but try playing Goldson on the left side though
The only issue with souttar is his fitness , his quality is not in doubt . Also a danger he won’t be able to deal with the amount of games Rangers play. If you think he is not good enough for Celtic or Europe I think you are wrong . Much more suited to Scottish football than Goldson I would say , all over strikers like a bad rash .It took me a while to be convinced of his quality I admit and I still think there’s some rawness to him but he should be a solid partner for Goldson and will hopefully reach Goldson’s level in the next couple of years as a result, I’m just wondering if there’s another level above that we need as well for Europe/Celtic.
Goldson quality?
Whem did we last keep a clean sheet with this messiah goldson?
Same looneys backing kent and morelos all sesdon is why we fi ish with zilch.
Thr pessimist in me thinks he will be lucky to play 15 games next season.I'm glad he is showing what he is capable off.
He is a solid CB, for me the best Scottish CB out there.
The only question with him is can he stay fit.
We do it, you dont.We do it all the time.
Preseason-best transfer business ever -players that hadn’t kicked a ball.
End of season dead rubbers are now defining future Rangers captains and certain starters for next season-it’s mental.
Deep breath taken , How many cup finals has souttar won in that time ? I have been very impressed with souttar since he came in but can't help but feel he has yet to prove he can be depended on fitness and quality wiseTake a deep breath, count the trophies since Goldson came in and think about it 2 in 16.... And as you mention, if Goldson was able to cut out low balls from the right, we win a european trophy.
Souttar has been in more cup finals than Goldson. In the same period. That speaks volumes.
Im not interesting in slagging off any of the players Goldson is important for us but i dont see how hes not at that level already. Im pretty sure if you asked Beale he would say both my centre backs are crucial going into next year, he probably will add one with some pace right enough as back up.Perhaps in a few years, but right now he’s not on Goldson’s level mate.
He now looks relaxed and confident compared to the Souttar we saw against Livingston. Hopefully goes from strength to strength with us now.
I don’t think that’s likely at this point.Best centre half at the club, the needed aggression and power we lack, another clean sheet.
He starts before goldson and a new cb will come in too.
Souttar. More commanding and puts himsekf in where it hurts.Gonna be interesting what happens if he's fit and we bring in a decent left sided CB.
Right CB: A fit Souttar or Goldson?
Wouldn’t have Goldson there are far better defenders. Aye I am always on his case but 90% of the the goals we concede are due to him.Yet again we see the best of John Souttar and all his capabilities and I’m very happy with what I’ve seen. Always knew he was more than good but glad it’s now showing for Rangers.
For next season would you have him and Goldson together as the pair?
I know I would and continue to add quality.
Souttar. More commanding and puts himsekf in where it hurts.
Goldson ducks out the way.
Reason for 2 trophies is 5 seasons is same serial losers and lack of fight, we had one player in ketic who would throw his body on the line to defend.
Goldson and davies more technical than hardy b.
Three at back next season ?Gonna be interesting what happens if he's fit and we bring in a decent left sided CB.
Right CB: A fit Souttar or Goldson?
Aye.You do know he played v Livingston despite serious personal issues?
Never been about ability for me. He won’t stay fit unfortunately.
He’s as aggressive as Goldson if not more so, and he’s a better footballerBest centre half at the club, the needed aggression and power we lack, another clean sheet.
He starts before goldson and a new cb will come in too.
Soapy Souter and fat Boab were his mates.Gie wee Oor Wullie a text and he will give you the lowdown
Cheers Wee EckSoapy Souter and fat Boab were his mates.
He looked slower than a week in the jail. Let’s hope for a great preseason for all our players. Get our title back.I know you aren’t, and I agree with your point. Though a few were ready to send him back to Hearts after we drew to Livingston on the first day
You were not alone. A few posters on here should hang their heads in shame over some of the criticism Souttar faced without being given a chance.I confess I had him written off, but he has looked quite sold in the past few games. We are still prone to defensive lapses though as we saw yesterday
Its a big if but he is excellent when fitI'm glad he is showing what he is capable off.
He is a solid CB, for me the best Scottish CB out there.
The only question with him is can he stay fit.
You do understand that not every poster has the same opinion and posts the same messages.Deary me. Rewind to 3 months ago and the opinion on Souttar was at an all time low on here.
Yet here we are 3 months later and 'he's a much better footballer than Goldson' and 'a future Rangers captain'. Nothing quite like FF to do an even handed analysis of a player .