well that's that. we're so far off what's needed to get a win against a team like this.

Just now, carrickblue said:

well that's that. we're so far off what's needed to get a win against a team like this.

Yep, looked promising in other European matches but domestic games have shown that there is still a lot to do.

I'm going down to the pub.

2 minutes ago, Boyne said:

Yep, looked promising in other European matches but domestic games have shown that there is still a lot to do.

I'm going down to the pub.

good idea. I'll suffer it a while longer. Part of me still thinks they should have stuck with Barry Ferguson

good goal 1-3

Just can't fathom why they went with Martin. Last night was nothing other than a re-run of Southampton's worst moments. There is stubborn and there is pig-headed. Is it true that the only other serious candidate was Ancelotti Jnr?

19 minutes ago, dermott said:

Just can't fathom why they went with Martin. Last night was nothing other than a re-run of Southampton's worst moments. There is stubborn and there is pig-headed. Is it true that the only other serious candidate was Ancelotti Jnr?

What is it with managers and their stubbornness and ego's. Whenever I have seen Martin talk on TV, he comes across as knowledgeable and articulate and I quite like him. But I've got a Saints supporting mate who said his ego is just to big and Saints fans were glad to see the back of him. Seems the bloke just won't learn. He has one way of playing and it's the right way - regardless of what results might be telling him. He won't be first and he won't be the last - so many know-all coaches.

Martin does have the comfort of having Lucy Pinder as his partner though. I guess if I was going home to her every night, my ego would be off the scale too!!

Was really hoping we got the Martin who destroyed the Championship with Saints, looks a lot more like the Martin who got found out ever so fast in the PL.

Shame really.

Today's team:

I feel another tough season ahead.

Another poor result. I'm dreading the next two matches. If Rangers win both matches and qualify for the Champions League group games I will buy the posters in this thread a bottle of single malt whisky each or a drink of their choice.

WATP.

Hate to jump to rash decisions but Martin has got to go. He clearly is the manager he was in the Prem and not the one who walked the Champ.

1 hour ago, Boyne said:

Another poor result. I'm dreading the next two matches. If Rangers win both matches and qualify for the Champions League group games I will buy the posters in this thread a bottle of single malt whisky each or a drink of their choice.

WATP.

Methinks you're on pretty safe ground!

It's the old adage - you can't win the league in September but you can lose it - only Rangers are managing to do it in August

2 hours ago, carrickblue said:

Methinks you're on pretty safe ground!

Very true. But if there is a miracle and they win both games and qualify I may have to rob a bank!

One of my cousins was at the game. He's not a happy man.

14 hours ago, Boyne said:

One of my cousins was at the game. He's not a happy man.

With good reason. Martin's every post-match utterance echoes his PL season with Southampton. It's on the players, not him. The Igamane situation will be a short-term smokescreen.

On 24/08/2025 at 18:30, Boyne said:

Very true. But if there is a miracle and they win both games and qualify I may have to rob a bank!

don't worry, I'll go easy on you 😂

I'm trying hard not to laugh

🤣

2 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

I'm trying hard not to laugh

🤣

Me too.

Come on Rangers! A good win and qualification for the CL Group Stage. Saying that a win and qualification tonight and beating Celtic on Sunday could work out very expensive for me!

If they can only win one I would vote for Sunday. I like the Europa League.

Cmon Rangers! 🤞

A bit of music to set us up for tonight. WATP

I posted this in the Rangers Vintage thread earlier today. On 27 August 1988. A great goal from the late, great Ray Wilkins.