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themightymac
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For Stewarty`s sake I hope they win the next 4 ot 5 titles before he goes bankrupt buying stamps.


I really enjoy banter mac but this one has went over my head. Probably have my dunce cap on when explained.

I get your drift now mac. Took a while to sink in but as it happens I don't buy them. If posting a letter miss stew's boss has the privilege of paying for postage.

Fantastic display in Poland on Thursday night with even the Polish press praising the Gers.
What a finish from Itten. Must confess I thought he'd taken the ball too wide.
The second was the icing on the cake. Total control throughout.
The improvement is immense and have resulted in much needed income at this time of no fans.
Biggest problem for SG is which keeper to pick. Certainly the best 2 in Scotland.

Dun Utd away tomorrow and I'm looking for a convincing win for the Gers of 3-0 .

Lennon really unhappy as he hears the celtic board (or is that bored) have went behind his back and approached the Iceland manager.
Seemingly if he says no then the Farmfoods manager is next in line.

2-1. Happy with the 3 points but we were wasteful in front of goal.
Morelos looks overweight and I think his chances are running out.
I would prefer Roofe down the middle with Itten to his right.
We dominated most of the game especially the 2nd half but always dicey with just the one goal lead.

What a free kick from Tavernier. As good as you'll ever see.
17 goals and before you mention penalties he has had more goals from open play than Edouard and Christie combined.
Surely the standout for player of the year even at this early stage.

Tavernier is our best player. (IMHO) The problem is I don't know how long he has left in his contract. Other big clubs are bound to be sniffing about. If I was Gerrard I would go to the board asking to double his wages and get him on a minimum four year extension.

Tav is contracted to Rangers until May 31st 2022.
He is 29yo and Rangers will probably offer him an extended contact in May next year.

Celtic AGM.
Resolution 11, formerly known as Resolution 12.
Fails to pass.
For 2.82%
Against 97.18%

Never give up bhoys. Always cheers me up when I hear of this. Absolute mugs.

Royal Antwerp v Rangers
Good draw and Rangers will be odds on to qualify.

Bye into the next round. 2/7 to Qualify.

Yes the draw was kind to us Mac.
They are in joint 7th place in their league along with Standard Liege with 25 points after 16 games.

Hope we can qualify into the last 16 and get an interesting draw. Four English clubs left. I wouldn't mind having a crack at any of them while we are on blistering form. Who knows, perhaps we could meet an English side in the quarters.

I watch quite a bit of Belgian league football and I would say that Standard Liege are a much better side than Antwerp and I can`t see Rangers having much problems with them, but you just never know for sure. They need a good run to keep Scotland`s current UEFA proficiency mark, which gives us two Champions League places next season but Czechs are creeping up on us.

Morelos out for the next two games after a stupid elbow job. Yes we can score goals from all over but the way things are going we cannot depend on Defoe for the answer. Perhaps Gerrard will be eyeing up a new striker because in the last six games we have won most of the goals have come from midfield.

Personally I would take 10 million (or less?) for Morelos and invest in someone who is a true centre forward and can take advantage of all the chances we are creating. And make no mistake we are creating chances but you need someone to tuck them away.

Morelos was due to be dropped given his latest performance so will be no great miss.

As regards the goal scorers this is from our last 6 games - 16 goals scored;

Tavernier 4 (inc. 1 pen.)
Roofe 2
Arfield 2
Goldson 2
Defoe 1
Barisic 1 Bassey 1
Ittin 1
Hagi 1
Bassey 1
OGs 1

Roofe and Ittin both strikers who are settling nicely into the team so I doubt that SG at this time will be getting worried given that the goals are still coming.

We've scored 71 goals this season in 27 games.
43 in 17 league games
24 in 9 european games
4 in 1 league cup tie.

I would imagine those stats stand up against any other team in Europe. I can't see what your issue is Stew.

It's not so much an issue aka. My main point is that if we had a top class striker who knew where the back of the net was that 71 goals could easily read 85 imo. Thanks for the stats btw.

Roofe and Ittin need time. I remember when Mark Hateley first signed, took quite a time to settle in.

*Or I could put it another way...

Tavernier 4 (inc. 1 pen.)
Roofe 2
Arfield 2
Goldson 2
Defoe 1
Barisic 1 Bassey 1
Ittin 1
Hagi 1
Bassey 1
OGs 1


No Morelos in that list. With a bit of luck he might break his duck against Celtic. Christ, we've waited long enough.

get the typewriter out

get the typewriter out

Capt_F now a member of the Forum Loyal.

These are the stats from the past 8 games. 928 goals)

Tavernier 7 (inc. 3 pens.)
Roofe 4
Arfield 4
Goldson 2
Defoe 1
Barisic 2
Ittin 1
Hagi 1
Bassey 1
Barker 1
Aribo 1
Kent 1
OGs 1

Some return from Tavernier.

928 goals)


Obviously a typo but regardless it makes the stats even more disappointing for Morelos.

Yes the 9 should have been (.

Gerrard respecting the Saints, old habits die hard

Moreles costs the club dearly again.

We had to lose at some time and I'd rather it was here than in the league.
Congrats to St Mirren responding well to the Rangers late equaliser albeit the goal scorer was offside when the ball was played in.
Still a big disappointment though and SG needs to make sure we bounce back and beat Motherwell convincingly on Saturday.

Been watching the Liverpool game so came on to get aka`s match report. None which is odd. Then it crossed my mind, surely they didn`t get beat by St Mirren?  Just checked teletext

That`s worse than getting beat by Ross County

LOL par and joeybhoy come out from behind the couch.
Nowt to say about their own team. It's all about the Rangers.

Two goals in 90+, wow. Buddies must have been 1000 to win it late.

I had them on my acca 2/7 but took them out at last minute thinking Stevie might rest a few. Glad I did, other 4 won.

That`s worse than getting beat by Ross County

I doubt that Mac. Aren't Ross County bottom?
Anyways who cares. Just as joeybhoy said after that Ross County game "We can concentrate on the league now".
Every cloud and all that.

Akabula, seasonal greetings. Would I be wrong in saying he has cost him team again ?

I got lucky with a late goal by Pool.

Seasonal Greeting Par.
Morelos was dreadful last time out and contributed very little and as I said earlier on here was due to be dropped.
A bit like your guy Edouard he seems to have thrown in the towel and doesn't want to be here.
We've done okay despite his poor performances and I doubt he'd have made any difference tonight in his current state of mind.

Dec 16, 2020 -- 11:05PM, akabula wrote:

LOL par and joeybhoy come out from behind the couch.Nowt to say about their own team. It's all about the Rangers.

Considering you say I'am blocked, It's interesting you comment on what I posted Busted

Close over the cabinet again chaps.

Nowt doing.

Meanwhile on Sunday, ahem.....

Does Dancing on Ice start on Sunday?

Phoned my cousin who lives near Ibrox.
No riots. No thugs throwing missiles. No barricades being erected.

Postie's on red alert though...anything with an Aberdeen postmark!

Nice one lead on.

I had a terrible nightmare last night. Stewarty was in his prime in the nineteen thirties and wrote an open letter to Adolf Hitler and the Germans won the War.

Great result for St Mirren and the league of Ireland a good few young lads from the league playing huge part.

Gerrard 0 from 7 domestic trophies, and obviously nil in Europe, Lennon must be mystified at his bad press.

I suppose it all depends on the context of each organisation and what is deemed success and failure over a few years.

Should be decent semi finals and final. Think the buddies will do it.

Yep, Well done to St Midden. I do hope that King akabula and the other huns on here will be wishing the Jam Tarts all the best for Sunday.

I'm on at 11/1 in 90 minutes. 9s still available. 11/2 overall. HHGH.

FWIW jambolad I'm having a copper on Hearts at 9s. Too big a price imho.

Dec 17, 2020 -- 12:59AM, jedi sophie wrote:

Close over the cabinet again chaps.Nowt doing.Meanwhile on Sunday, ahem.....

Best to just let the bhoys get over excited as they play with themselves over winning another minor domestic cup. If that makes them pleased with themselves so be it.

The only important thing in Scotland over the weekend is that Liverpool Legend Gerrard and his Gers get another 3 points against Well. Like a European trophy, another competition that is actually really worth winning.

... the new team. They couldn`t lace the real Rangers boots.

Bought these from a guy at Parkhead.
Peter something, didn't catch his second name.
Says he's not been able to find a use for them.

Malay been missing in action of recent. I wonder why?

Always watch sevco pre match to see them take the knee and one of the black lads, don,t know his name do " the black lives" matter salute. After that I switch it off.

Been busy celebrating bojo leaving norther Ireland in EU and uniting 32 counties, that's why not been on, thanks for concern though aka.

Fancy Hearts Myself at the odds. Great value

Ibrox Saturday @ 3.00pm

2/13 Rangers
15/2 Draw
18/1 Motherwell

A must win for Rangers to get back to winning ways after Wednesday.
Looking for a comfortable win, either 3-0 or 4-0.
My bet though will be on Tavernier to score the opener @ 5/1.

Got to love Ally. Staunch.

Great comeback with Roofe (2) and Itten showing their worth.
Now 16 points ahead of our nearest challenger after 18 games.
Motherwell made us work for our victory by parking the bus for most of the game.
Next up are St Johnstone away on Wednesday then Hibs at Ibrox on Saturday.
Mon the Gers.

Dec 17, 2020 -- 5:06PM, themightymac wrote:

I had a terrible nightmare last night. Stewarty was in his prime in the nineteen thirties and wrote an open letter to Adolf Hitler and the Germans won the War.

Unfortunately for too many of your ilk thats a wet dream not a nightmare.

On the contrary, I would say that it applies more to your ilk. That's why we call you 'the huns'.

That's poetic from iamNOTajambo.

Think a hit a nerve there.

Anyway, your the huns, your a hun... And no talking about yer pretend charade team.

Iamreallyatim clueless about the origins of the word, who it first applied to and its then meaning  and its present day meaning.

If we go back to lockdown after Christmas  and no more games are allowed what do you think should happen to the league?

Magnificent performance from hearts, great club, thought they were going to get the cup again, and win me a nice few quid.

Also great credit to Celtic, players, management for winning an unprecedented quadruple treble.
Great advertisement for Scottish football.
Let's hope hearts are back in top league soon and stay there. They battered sevco last year in cup and league too. Claiming celtic would have been another great prize.

Planning permission granted last week for building on the old Albion car park.

^^^^

The reality of matchday for residents purchasing 'luxury' apartments near the rough area of Ibrox.

Just ignore the likes of the spohie/mjk freak and her bigoted trolling.

The only thing worth winning is the Scottish league, and in Europe which gives the revenues to pursue further success.

the minor cups are for the bhoys now left behind.

St Johnstone v Rangers
6.00pm Today at McDairmid Park

9/1 St Johnstone
5/1 Draw
3/10 Rangers

Another must win as every game this season in the league will become as I expect celtic to win comfortably against Ross County albeit they'll get a boost from 'Yogis' appointment.
In their last 3 league games the Saints have lost 3-2 away to St Mirren, lost at home 2-1 to Livingston and drew 1-1 with celtic at Parkhead.

I'm going for a 3-1 win  to the Gers althogh like Motherwell I think the Saints will park the bus and hope to catch us on the break.

I'm hoping to scrape through with Tavernier's penalty. 0-1. Hope I'm wrong and we bag a few.

Nick Walsh the referee. Will need to be a stone waller twice over for him to give a penalty.

Comfortable 3-0 win. Never in doubt and good to see Hagi, who was excellent, get a start and a goal.
16 points clear after 19 games and a far superior goal difference, 48 v 25. Next up Hibs at Ibrox on Saturday.

Very poor price price for Rangers tomorrow priced up like they are playing Peterhead, could be a dodgy game for Gers, Hibs have a decent away record.

Good win for the Gers today, another match out the way. poor price though for the Gers considering it was Hibs

I watched our game v Celtic today, wasn't too impressed with there new midfielder superstar soro, if he's hit by high press at ibrox, he wil give the ball away a lot
The French striker is a joy to watch though in full flow, class above scottish football.

I watched our game v Celtic today, wasn't too impressed with there new midfielder superstar soro, if he's hit by high press at ibrox, he wil give the ball away a lot
The French striker is a joy to watch though in full flow, class above scottish football.

I watched our game v Celtic today, wasn't too impressed with there new midfielder superstar soro, if he's hit by high press at ibrox, he wil give the ball away a lot
The French striker is a joy to watch though in full flow, class above scottish football.

I watched our game v Celtic today, wasn't too impressed with there new midfielder superstar soro, if he's hit by high press at ibrox, he wil give the ball away a lot
The French striker is a joy to watch though in full flow, class above scottish football.

I watched our game v Celtic today, wasn't too impressed with there new midfielder superstar soro, if he's hit by high press at ibrox, he wil give the ball away a lot
The French striker is a joy to watch though in full flow, class above scottish football.

I watched our game v Celtic today, wasn't too impressed with there new midfielder superstar soro, if he's hit by high press at ibrox, he wil give the ball away a lot
The French striker is a joy to watch though in full flow, class above scottish football.

I watched our game v Celtic today, wasn't too impressed with there new midfielder superstar soro, if he's hit by high press at ibrox, he wil give the ball away a lot
The French striker is a joy to watch though in full flow, class above scottish football.

Great to see you back Trilby.
Hope you're having a good Christmas despite the restrictions.

Platini (on utube) wishing all on b/f a Merry Christmas.

Aka did Platini get banned also? didn't seem the type to post something dodgy.

Another game out of the way with 3 points and a clean sheet in the bag.
Could have been more but the Hibs keeper played a blinder.
Next up is St Mirren away on Wednesday at 3.00pm.
With 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 league games this will be no walkover but despite that and our league cup setback here I'm looking for a 2 or 3 nil win.

He did Stroodle. Might be a lifetime ban as well.
You're right about his posting style and it's hard to see how he got banned.
I certainly never saw anything he ever posted that could attract a ban.

A very tough but great win today. If we beat St Mirren I'd take a draw now against Celtic but with Griffiths back in the team now it's going to be very hard imo. If we win both games it's league over.

Tremendous shot, aka.  Aye, doing okay mate but the restrictions not really affecting me much at all, tbh.  Nippy loving the power trip though, eh? She won't be around much longer

Yup, an essential three points from the HIVs on Saturday there and I'll go for six points out of six coming our way from the next two games

Merry Christmas to Platini, btw.  In no way did he deserve to get banned.  I've no idea why they let me back in.  Must have pressed the wrong button

https://twitter.com/i/status/1343592141797339138

The more I watch this clip from the Hibs match the more I agree with the pundits.
A stone waller of a penalty but the referee saw it different.

Doing fine thanks Trilby, just like the Gers.
I never listen to her daily brainwashing spot and simply use common sense.

Keeping in thoughts those who lost their lives in '71. A few days early I know but I probably won't get a chance to post later in the week. RIP.

Fifty years on the 2nd. Terrible tragedy. RIP the 66.

https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/ibrox-disaster-50th-anniversary-1/2ukFT1J5HbLozXTtMDvddF
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2-0 the morra

What a position to be in at the start of the year.
Incredible performance so far even without taking into account our heroics in Europe.

Rangers ; played 23  -  GD 53  - Pts 65
celtic  ; played 20  -  GD 30  - PTS 44

21 points ahead with a far superior goal difference. Keys to the city for Stevie G when we wrap our 55th title up.

Our next 2 fixtures are Motherwell away this Sunday then Ross County at Ibrox on the following Saturday.
Will be looking for 6 points and expecting celtic to find it hard with high flying Livingston their opponents in the next 2 games.
At home on Saturday without the currently isolated players and away on Wednesday. The league could be finished by mid February in time for our next Europa League matches.

SG interested in signing Aberdeens Scott Wright. The 23 yo forwards contract is up in the summer and Rangers are looking to get him on a pre-contract albeit they will offer the Dons a small incentive to let him sign now. Given the current situation I thing they'll bite Rangers hand off.