Motherwell 1 vs. Rangers 2 - July 29/2006
SIGNS OF SOMETHING SPECIAL
Season 2006/2007
Scottish Premier League Football and more importantly the Mighty Glasgow Rangers ARE BACK!!
That nerve wrangling, heart stopping, day breaking or day making time of the year is once more upon us and I’ve missed it like mad!
A new era under PLG is now in full swing and he is primed and ready to bring us back the title and I strongly believe that he will deliver.
Today’s game showed us a glimpse of things to come with some excellent technical, attacking and pacey football. Ok, there was a brief flashback to last season where from a dominated game we didn’t take our chances and got pegged back, but over the course of the game I was impressed with what I saw. The back four (or should I say six, with the two defensive midfielders) still have to gel fully but the signs are good. What I was most taken with though was the front four. A good combination of power and pace that could interchange at will, I am sure, WILL scare opposition defences to death!
Today’s team :-
Letizi :- Looked the part for me. Came out and actually CAUGHT the ball, none of this punching business, and seems to have a good command of his area. Great save prior to their goal and was unlucky that the ball fell back to the striker’s feet.
RMed Verdict :- 7
Hutton :- The weak link? On recent form the answer has to be yes but has a great chance to redeem himself and make the position his. Gets forward well but has to work on the defending, lost McCormack way too easily for the goal.
RMed Verdict :- 6
Svensson :- Next in the line of debutants. Some good tackles and seems comfortable on the ball. One or two uneasy moments, ball watching at the goal? But can only improve through building a partnership with J Rod.
RMed Verdict :- 7
JRod :- Again still has to gel with Svensson but I am very hopeful of a good, solid back line under PLG. He loves a good crunching tackle with one in particular today that just makes you smile. (unless you’re on the receiving end!!)
RMed Verdict :- 7
Smith :- Rangers young player of the year last year and showed why again today. Has boundless energy and always appears in any attack down the left. Doesn’t shirk his responsibility at the back either.
RMed Verdict :- 8
Hemdani :- Quiet but effective spoiler. Sums up Hemdani. Had a good game sitting in front of the back four today, which says a lot for his temperament knowing that Bazza will take his place in the coming weeks.
RMed Verdict :- 7
Clement :- Showed some class in the middle. Looks to have good vision and drive and always wants the ball, no lack of confidence from this young man. PLG’s next Essien??
RMed Verdict :- 8
Sionko :- Showed why PLG has been chasing him for the last few seasons. Great speed, trickery and delivery and well deserved goal, however fortunate. Great addition to the squad and has endeared himself to the fans very quickly.
RMed Verdict :- 8
Buffel :- This is what we paid for!! Great first half performance which could have ended with a hat trick including an amazing run from his own half, beating five players and chipping just over! Nb to Buffel, work on the finishing !!
RMed Verdict :- 8
Adam :- Talk about grasping opportunities with both hands!! PLG has given him a vote of confidence and no wonder. Great game with a shot off the bar, great corner for Prso’s goal and what about the pass for Sionko’s….. Brilliant. Can we now leave him out? Over to you PLG….
RMed Verdict :- 9 (My MOTM for the quality of his left foot alone!)
Prso :- Was busy telling my mate beside me how he was having a quiet game when he thunders a header into the top corner. Who the hell am I to criticise!!
RMed Verdict :- 8
Novo (on for Sionko) :- Didn’t get into the game as we saw out time. What happens to him when/if Sebo arrives??
RMed Verdict :- 3
PLG :- Love his style of football and love his new signings so far. Think we are in for an entertaining season. Good to see him lift the new managers first game hoodoo!
RMed Verdict :- 8
Overall I was very happy to get the three points today and with the likes of Boydy, Bazza, Burkey and maybe Sebo still to come in, the futures bright, the future may even be orang…….BLUE!!
WATP
Baz.
Season 2006/2007
Scottish Premier League Football and more importantly the Mighty Glasgow Rangers ARE BACK!!
That nerve wrangling, heart stopping, day breaking or day making time of the year is once more upon us and I’ve missed it like mad!
A new era under PLG is now in full swing and he is primed and ready to bring us back the title and I strongly believe that he will deliver.
Today’s game showed us a glimpse of things to come with some excellent technical, attacking and pacey football. Ok, there was a brief flashback to last season where from a dominated game we didn’t take our chances and got pegged back, but over the course of the game I was impressed with what I saw. The back four (or should I say six, with the two defensive midfielders) still have to gel fully but the signs are good. What I was most taken with though was the front four. A good combination of power and pace that could interchange at will, I am sure, WILL scare opposition defences to death!
Today’s team :-
Letizi :- Looked the part for me. Came out and actually CAUGHT the ball, none of this punching business, and seems to have a good command of his area. Great save prior to their goal and was unlucky that the ball fell back to the striker’s feet.
RMed Verdict :- 7
Hutton :- The weak link? On recent form the answer has to be yes but has a great chance to redeem himself and make the position his. Gets forward well but has to work on the defending, lost McCormack way too easily for the goal.
RMed Verdict :- 6
Svensson :- Next in the line of debutants. Some good tackles and seems comfortable on the ball. One or two uneasy moments, ball watching at the goal? But can only improve through building a partnership with J Rod.
RMed Verdict :- 7
JRod :- Again still has to gel with Svensson but I am very hopeful of a good, solid back line under PLG. He loves a good crunching tackle with one in particular today that just makes you smile. (unless you’re on the receiving end!!)
RMed Verdict :- 7
Smith :- Rangers young player of the year last year and showed why again today. Has boundless energy and always appears in any attack down the left. Doesn’t shirk his responsibility at the back either.
RMed Verdict :- 8
Hemdani :- Quiet but effective spoiler. Sums up Hemdani. Had a good game sitting in front of the back four today, which says a lot for his temperament knowing that Bazza will take his place in the coming weeks.
RMed Verdict :- 7
Clement :- Showed some class in the middle. Looks to have good vision and drive and always wants the ball, no lack of confidence from this young man. PLG’s next Essien??
RMed Verdict :- 8
Sionko :- Showed why PLG has been chasing him for the last few seasons. Great speed, trickery and delivery and well deserved goal, however fortunate. Great addition to the squad and has endeared himself to the fans very quickly.
RMed Verdict :- 8
Buffel :- This is what we paid for!! Great first half performance which could have ended with a hat trick including an amazing run from his own half, beating five players and chipping just over! Nb to Buffel, work on the finishing !!
RMed Verdict :- 8
Adam :- Talk about grasping opportunities with both hands!! PLG has given him a vote of confidence and no wonder. Great game with a shot off the bar, great corner for Prso’s goal and what about the pass for Sionko’s….. Brilliant. Can we now leave him out? Over to you PLG….
RMed Verdict :- 9 (My MOTM for the quality of his left foot alone!)
Prso :- Was busy telling my mate beside me how he was having a quiet game when he thunders a header into the top corner. Who the hell am I to criticise!!
RMed Verdict :- 8
Novo (on for Sionko) :- Didn’t get into the game as we saw out time. What happens to him when/if Sebo arrives??
RMed Verdict :- 3
PLG :- Love his style of football and love his new signings so far. Think we are in for an entertaining season. Good to see him lift the new managers first game hoodoo!
RMed Verdict :- 8
Overall I was very happy to get the three points today and with the likes of Boydy, Bazza, Burkey and maybe Sebo still to come in, the futures bright, the future may even be orang…….BLUE!!
WATP
Baz.
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