Gerrard should be doing better with that squad of players for sure
Lennon has had him off this season so far
Gerrard should be doing better with that squad of players for sure
Lennon has had him off this season so far
...from what I’ve seen, Rangers have been the better team in the Old Firm games but I always thought they would lack the proficiency to win the bread and butter games.
Celtic just equalised too
I’m sure Lennon will be in their ears at halftime to let them know how important a win will be now Rangers have dropped points
I’m sure Lennon will be in their ears at halftime to let them know how important a win will be now Rangers have dropped points
I just don't know what has happened.I don't don't care about the game, against Braga the other night really.As great a result as it was, the league is Rangers bread and butter.It's the scottish cup or bust imo.Another year without a trophy, and Slippy Gerards ability to manage Rangers, will have to come under some serious review and evaluation imo.European runs mean sweet f all, when you are gift wrapping Celtic the nine in a row, and handing it to them on a plate.
I watched the Rangers game today and as well as not being clinical enough their defence was shaky and it was their errors that lead to both goals, as for Rangers being the better side in Old Firm games, without any doubt in the last game they were far better but how about this one Eggs, I was out with a few friends and family in Glasgow yesterday, one of my mates is a SH at Ibrox who was having a right whinge about the provincial sides raising their game to take points off Rangers only to lose or draw against dross the next week, I find it ironic that perhaps this same analogy could be levelled at Rangers for doing likewise against Celtic.
Slippy obviously is not doing enough to motivate his players against lesser teams, oh how my heart bleeds for him.
Im glad to see that you realise that they are lesser clubs than Rangers in scotland.
Good result for the champions elect
artetas_biggest_fan
Player Valuation: £6m
A great result for Celtic after a poor day of results elsewhere (besides Rangers not winning also).
Calling it now, Stevie Me is another Keane, Souness etc. Great player, terrible manager.
World class player like they were, but unlike them I also don’t regard him as great captain. While Souness and Keane were mentally tough as nails, Gerrard is not. His reaction when the RS beat (whoever it was) and he gathered them round in a very public circle on the field, shouting “this doesn’t slip”, that’s nothing but mental fragility, and you can’t have that as a captain (or a manager). A panicky, public display of emotion. Keeganesque. A Roy Keane, a Souness, after such a win they walk down the tunnel, job done, no fuss, on to the next one, with everything kept on an even keel. In a high pressure situation you need your leader to spread calmness and composure, not spread panic and anxiety...”this doesn’t feckin slip”, which just ramps it up.
This same weak, public display of emotion happened after the win at Celtic before the new year. Screaming into the camera at full time. What’s happened since? Rangers have crumbled. There’s celebrating, which many coaches do, and then there’s a manic, screaming, anxiety-laden reaction.
The worst example of mental fragility in our team is Jordan Pickford. His hyper, over-reaction to just about everything, he’s a panic magnet. Just as you need calmness and assurance from your captain, and your coach, you need it from your goalkeeper. Ultimately it’s why Pickford will be binned.
Neil Lennon is not a top manager by any means, but he’s on different level to Gerrard. With his demeanour he brings an air of authority with him, a man who doesn’t go overboard with negativity towards his players (as Gerrard is doing, and what Souness and Keane did as managers). To be a top coach you need to excell in psychology, to understand what to say and do in front of your players to make them play to their maximum. Knowing which player needs a kick up the backside, or an arm around the shoulder. Just about every Rangers player is playing below themselves, and that comes from the manager.
Calling it now, Stevie Me is another Keane, Souness etc. Great player, terrible manager.
World class player like they were, but unlike them I also don’t regard him as great captain. While Souness and Keane were mentally tough as nails, Gerrard is not. His reaction when the RS beat (whoever it was) and he gathered them round in a very public circle on the field, shouting “this doesn’t slip”, that’s nothing but mental fragility, and you can’t have that as a captain (or a manager). A panicky, public display of emotion. Keeganesque. A Roy Keane, a Souness, after such a win they walk down the tunnel, job done, no fuss, on to the next one, with everything kept on an even keel. In a high pressure situation you need your leader to spread calmness and composure, not spread panic and anxiety...”this doesn’t feckin slip”, which just ramps it up.
This same weak, public display of emotion happened after the win at Celtic before the new year. Screaming into the camera at full time. What’s happened since? Rangers have crumbled. There’s celebrating, which many coaches do, and then there’s a manic, screaming, anxiety-laden reaction.
The worst example of mental fragility in our team is Jordan Pickford. His hyper, over-reaction to just about everything, he’s a panic magnet. Just as you need calmness and assurance from your captain, and your coach, you need it from your goalkeeper. Ultimately it’s why Pickford will be binned.
Neil Lennon is not a top manager by any means, but he’s on different level to Gerrard. With his demeanour he brings an air of authority with him, a man who doesn’t go overboard with negativity towards his players (as Gerrard is doing, and what Souness and Keane did as managers). To be a top coach you need to excell in psychology, to understand what to say and do in front of your players to make them play to their maximum. Knowing which player needs a kick up the backside, or an arm around the shoulder. Just about every Rangers player is playing below themselves, and that comes from the manager.
...I’m sure the ‘provincial sides’ also raise their game against Celtic. The bottom line is that Celtic tend to get the job done in those matches.
You probably recall, I know somebody centrally involved in the first team set-up at Rangers and he offers no excuse for their failings.
Disgruntledgoat
Player Valuation: £50m
The rotters, not just rolling over and letting The Rangers have their way with them!
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
gonetomorrow
Player Valuation: £80m
It's one of the great Scottish grounds. If the game is awful - and it often is - you can turn round and watch the boats in the harbour bringing in the smokies.
Disgruntledgoat
Player Valuation: £50m
The windiest ground in Europe, I'm told.
Once had a week in a caravan there. All I remember is football, wind and a pub that had a lot of rum.
