Boyne Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 This could be interesting. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45671736 Both of this year's Scottish League Cup semi-finals will be played at Hampden Park on the same day in October. Aberdeen will play Rangers at 12:00 GMT before Hearts face Celtic at 19:45 on Sunday, 28 October after talks between the clubs, Police Scotland and the Scottish Professional Football League. SPFL secretary Ian Blair said this was the "best and most practical solution". He added that Police Scotland advised that the Aberdeen v Rangers game should be played first. The decision was taken because both Old Firm sides play Europa League group matches on Thursday, 25 October. Despite being suggested as a possible venue, Murrayfield will not be used as the SPFL is contractually obliged to stage the semi-finals at Hampden unless advised otherwise by the police. SPFL to meet clubs & police over semi scheduling Hearts happy to play semi at 'Murrayfield or wherever' SPFL avoid 'major fixture congestion' It will be the first time Celtic and Rangers have played in Glasgow on the same day since 1983, when they were involved in Scottish Cup semi-finals at Hampden and Celtic Park. Two domestic semi-finals have never been staged at Hampden on the same day. Blair said the SPFL had been "working hard with Police Scotland and Hampden Park" and "examined every possible permutation". "Any alternative had the knock-on effect of causing major fixture congestion, not only for Celtic and Rangers, but for several other clubs," Blair continued in a statement. "The fact both Celtic and Rangers are in Europe, and will hopefully be playing in the Europa League after the New Year, is obviously good news for Scottish football, but it does mean that our capacity for rescheduling games is significantly curtailed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 I think that's crazy, can only be that the SRFU wouldn't let them have Murrayfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 15 hours ago, carrickblue said: I think that's crazy, can only be that the SRFU wouldn't let them have Murrayfield Agree. It would have been so much easier if one game was played at Hampden Park and the other at Murrayfield. It's yet another cock-up from the SPFL. They would have known ages ago that there were Europa League games on 25 October and should have assumed that both Old Firm teams would still be in Europe and in the Semi-finals. Aberdeen fans aren't happy as the trains from that part of the country don't arrive into Glasgow until after kick-off. I read the other day that Scotrail weren't consulted prior to the SPFL's announcement; of they had, they may have been able to plan for earlier trains. I can't believe that the police agreed to both games being played on the same day. Sadly, I think that there will be trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Still no away wins in the league. Worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 The League Cup semi-final between Hearts and Septic has been moved to Murrayfield and the game between the 'Gers and Aberdeen has been moved from noon to 4.30pm. Brenda isn't happy about his lot having to move. Shame. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45739578 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Great result last night. Big game on Sunday. A win over Hearts will be a great confidence booster. WATP carrickblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Great result for the 'Gers yesterday. Super goal by Morelos. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/scotland/45780711 WATP carrickblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 A bit off subject. A cracking badge. https://www.poppyscotlandstore.com/poppyscotland-rangers-fc-centenary-pin.html carrickblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Looking forward to today's semi finals. I fancy Hearts to get a result and think Rangers should have too much for Aberdeen. Here's hoping anyway! Boyne and Krc-fan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 1 hour ago, carrickblue said: Looking forward to today's semi finals. I fancy Hearts to get a result and think Rangers should have too much for Aberdeen. Here's hoping anyway! Can see Hearts getting a result against them. Rangers should win as well - I hope so anyway. Hope to see the second half of the game as am at a family meal this afternoon. WATP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hearts were disappointing. First half of the Rangers/Aberdeen match has been a good watch. I'd just like to see a little more decisiveness from Rangers in the final third, we've good possession but not much end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 words fail me - shocking in the final third. massive disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 The programme cover for tomorrow's game. Superb. carrickblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 some result today - I'd have taken 2 points behind after 12 games at the start of the season. we've had the odd hiccup but the transformation since last season is huge. come on Rangers! Boyne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 a bit laboured for much of today's game but Morelos made a difference in the last 20 mins and a 3-0 win was pretty satisfactory. still on their tails...come on Rangers Boyne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 21 hours ago, carrickblue said: a bit laboured for much of today's game but Morelos made a difference in the last 20 mins and a 3-0 win was pretty satisfactory. still on their tails...come on Rangers A good result yesterday. A couple of tricky games coming up with Hearts away and Aberdeen at home. Winning those will do wonders for the 'Gers confidence. And then at end of December at home to them. WATP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 good performance tonight, especially 2nd half with 10 men. I thought for a moment Lafferty might nick it for us but wasn't to be. still in it going in to the last group match although a win away in Vienna is a big ask come on Rangers! Londonisblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 TOP OF THE LEAGUE! Boyne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 So great to see the 'Gers at the top of the League. Long may it continue. Here's to beating Aberdeen on Wednesday. I must get up to Ibrox this season. Hopefully, I can borrow a season ticket from one of my cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 FFS - that didn't last long! Still it's funny tonight to see Killie top of the league. Roll on the weekend, hopefully Killie can get a result then too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Another win for the 'Gers and with Celtic slipping up puts them back on top of the table. Just need to get a win at Hibernian which won't be easy. Counting down the days to the game on the 29th. WATP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrickblue Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Disappointed for Rangers tonight - played well, created chances, were denied by some decent goal-keeping and ended 0-0 A little good fortune in front of goal and we'd have had the 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 10 hours ago, carrickblue said: Disappointed for Rangers tonight - played well, created chances, were denied by some decent goal-keeping and ended 0-0 A little good fortune in front of goal and we'd have had the 3 points. Agree. Played well and had some great chances. The Hibs goalie played well. Thought the 'Gers should have had a penalty last night. Here's to a win against St. Johnstone on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Londonisblue Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) Incredible journey though for the Gers !!! From the deep waters of division 4 back in 2012, to 2nd in the league in 2018 ... Never thought the recovery would be so quick !! Truly, I hope Rangers clinch the league this year and shut septic park once and for all ! The only downside, is that it would mean gerrard would get a premiership medal !! Edited December 21, 2018 by Londonisblue strider6004 and Boyne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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