Match Thread St Mirren v Rangers - 12:30 Sunday - Sky Sports

[Rangersman2008]

Probably one of realists on here

All about opinions is it not?

Actually, had a re think, we'll smash them 5 nil

I know we have shat the bed recently but surely we can at least go into a game against St. Mirren with some optimism

 

[HMS.Temple.Garden]

McCausland would be a better option than Silva.

Silva probably has a contract clause that he has to play.

 

[WATP1979]

McCausland would be a better option than Silva.

That natural left winger McCausland

And left back? I’m all ears

 

[EckP]

I didn't expect to see Barisic start another game.

Injuries dictate we don't really have much option tbf

 

[Bearcage]

Get it done ,Rangers.A win in any shape or form.

 

[sh3lldon]

The manager going to get out of it by saying Bologun done well and deserved to stay in the team blah blah blah.

which is true

 

[Alfie shhh!]

The left hand side of our team is a disaster waiting to happen yet again some baffling choices by the manager.

Yes we are limited with options but Barisic has been rotten for a while and Silva has been torture outwide.

"Disaster" "Baffling" "Rotten" "Torture" and a dig at the manager.

So much negativity in 2 short paragraphs

 

[WATP1979]

The thing with earky kickoffs….it gets the FF match thread maniacs and moaners in play before noon

Get behind the team FFS, “gives me the fear” and the like is embarrassing

 

[Theciscokid]

There's hardly anybody else so you better prepare for not watching the game.

Or hopefully landing the tv in a skip like Big Innes throwing out the fridge in Still Game.

 

[Hoojar McKinney]

If they ever do a remake of Escape to Victory, McFudden is a shoo-in to play one of the Eastern European lads.

 

[Tpol_rfc]

which is true

Exactly, a truth that gives him the wiggle room to stand by Goldson being "rested"

 

[julian candy]

McCausland would be a better option than Silva.

Would he? I don't think that's as clear cut as you're making out.

 

[Sam English]

Good to see Balogun start again.

 

[theweeman]

Would swap Sterling and Cantwell around in that lineup. Or Sterling LB and Raskin into MF. Not keen on Barasic at all.

 

[EIAFF]

I hope Sterling isn't at RW like last time at St Mirren.

 

[Trafalgar]

sterling, raskin and mccausland. Considering borna and lunny are both pretty much away to turkey starting them makes no sense (that and the fact they are shit)

Nothing better than playing players out of position

 

[SDF]

Balogun was always starting but TBH I thought Souttar would've dropped out especially after his brain farts in the second half last week so to continue to "rest" Goldson is a huge call from Clement.

Beginning to think he really is going this summer.

 

[dereksmallsloyal]

Not exactly screaming flowing football but let’s hope they start with intent and urgency.

 

[Jelle1880]

Who would you play on the left????

Was about to ask the same question. Yes, it's not ideal but it's literally the only options we have for that side of the pitch.

 

[bluereason]

St Mirren coming out and saying they are going to target our right hand side (Tav) however looking at that team it’s the left that gives me the fear.

 

[wilso10]

Has the gaffer actually confirmed he's still resting Goldson or are we all jumping to conclusions here?

 

[csn1970]

Borna loves playing in Paisley so he will be fine.

 

[Hamilcar_Barca]

I really don't like this Sterling on the wing experiment. Just play McCausland or Roofe there.

 

[Phil'ieve]

Tav is nowhere near as bad as whats being made out.

As the old saying goes there's no smoke without fire mate. People say what they say for a reason. So many people saying it can't be a coincidence

 

[Cooper's left peg]

Balogun was always starting but TBH I thought Souttar would've dropped out especially after his brain farts in the second half last week so to continue to "rest" Goldson is a huge call from Clement.

Beginning to think he really is going this summer.

Yep.

I'd say being "rested" for a semi final and again being "rested" for a must win game during the last few games of the season is the writing on the wall.

And it's the right decision to move him on in the summer. The whole back line needs a re-vamp for next season.

 

[Big Joke New]

That bench is absolutely depressing - there's no-one on there you would expect to come on and change a game.

 

[thornhill bear]

Goldson will be back for the cup final

 

[VMS]

Intensity has to be present from the first whistle fancy another few for dessers today

 

[TynesideTrueBlue]

3 points and performance please Rangers.

 

[Corrigan]

Hopefully Barisic wants to end his Rangers career with his head held high rather than it just petering out, i'd be really tempted to stick a big white bandage on his head to see if we can re-ignite his fire.
We need him to be at his best as it allows us to use Sterling in midfield or RW, also gives us much needed balance.

 

[final_straws]

Hate Silva on the left. Always look far better with pace & directness either side of the front 3.

However we are totally hamstrung with injuries so not much choice unfortunately

 

[codeine_blues]

Unless he’s injured, I find it strange Bailey Rice continues to not even make the bench.

 

[Battle Fever's On]

Agreed. You can usually tell how the game will go with how we start. When it starts off that slow no intensity sideways and backwards passing you know it's going to be a slog.

I don't understand how that can't be drilled out of a team, it's honestly infuriating.

 

[julian candy]

6 years on and people still can't spell Barisic.

 

[JAC_1966]

Silva probably has a contract clause that he has to play.

We should avoid such deals in the future.

 

[WinkieWATP]

Reading through the thread I think I’ll give the game a miss

Another Dessers double on the way

 

[mustn’t grumble]

Goldson dropped again and Dujon out wide right. I’m more and more convinced by the day that Big Phil has been reading FF!

 

[Crouchy]

I hope Balogun and Souttar swap sides today.

 

[julian candy]

Goldson dropped again and Dujon out wide right. I’m more and more convinced by the day that Big Phil has been reading FF!

Let's hope not.

 

[Colinrfc2]

As the old saying goes there's no smoke without fire mate. People say what they say for a reason. So many people saying it can't be a coincidence

It's just the professional managers and players who can't see it ,obviously not as clued up as some idiot's and beasts on here

 

[Valley Bluenose]

Goldson will be back for the cup final

He'll be back next week mate, to get a game in before he plays at the DhimDome.

 

[artificialintoleranz]

Team is about as good as it could be

We are juggling with the same players trying to piece together a team as we have been doing for what seems like months.

But aye agreed, about as good as it could be.

 

[Laird of lerwick]

Thrash them,
Go top,
Aim high..

 

[kirkiebluenose]

He'll be back next week mate, to get a game in before he plays at the DhimDome.

What before him and his pal at RB sell the jerseys again with calamity defending

 

[julian candy]

What before him and his pal at RB sell the jerseys again with calamity defending

Why do you even watch the games?

 

[artificialintoleranz]

I know we have shat the bed recently but surely we can at least go into a game against St. Mirren with some optimism

Surely?

You are right btw, but it isn't easy.

 

[Valley Bluenose]

What before him and his pal at RB sell the jerseys again with calamity defending

I'm telling it like it is - I'd put money on Godson being back next week. As for Tav, the chances of him not playing are negligible.

You might not like that but there you go. It's where we are.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Silva probably has a contract clause that he has to play.

Why does everyone say this like it’s a thing for every loan? Yes Liverpool have put clauses in some loan agreements that if they don’t play a certain amount of games then a fee is needed to be paid, if they do play then you get the loan at a much cheaper rate. But this isn’t normal and I’m sure most clubs will have budgeted to pay the full amount and if they get the lesser then it’s a bonus. There is no clause he “has to play”. If there was such a clause then why didn’t he start the Dumbarton game? It would been an easy one to put him in if he needs to start a certain amount of games.

 

[artificialintoleranz]

Injuries dictate we don't really have much option tbf

Amazing how many people fail to grasp this simple idea.

 

[The Busby Bear]

Silva must have some clause that he plays, he’s garbage.