I have read several times on here in the past couple of weeks that whilst celtic have improved from last season we have got worse. This is nonsense but one of the things that struck me about sunday was that the team that trounced celtic was essentially last years team minus Weir and Bougherra.
I think the new centre back pairing of Goian and Bocanegra were excellent.
For me Bocanegra is a better defender than Bougherra if not a better footballer. But overall I think he makes an improvement to the team. The guy doesnt mess about - he seems to know when to make a pass and when to hit row Z. I for one am a bit more relaxed knowing our centre back isnt going to disappear to the right wing any time soon. As much as Bougherra was entertaining and was undoubtedly a key player for a while - I think we are better off without him.
Goian is a big lad who is good on the deck, gives his all and already clearly loves playing for Rangers. We havent missed Weir one bit this season and Goian has been the reason for that.
I am not sure where Davie fits in to all this. I dont see Goian and Weir as a partnership as its too immobile. I also dont think Goian can be dropped as hes barely put a foot wrong. I think we need to keep Boca and Goian together and let their partnership develop.
The worrying thing for me is McCoist said Weir still has a key role to play this season......
Bougherra and Weir
posted on 20/9/11
Hillbilly maybe we should get the big man installed in wan o the diddies,following in the footsteps of butcher,mccall,mcinnes
posted on 20/9/11
Hillbilly
he will be off to Everton into a coaching role with Moyes at the end of the season
P.S. Anybody know when his book is out, if not already released? cheers
posted on 20/9/11
comment by Rangers-FC-No1 (U5516) posted 37 minutes ago
To suggest Bocanegra is better than Bougherra is nonsense,
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Read what I wrote again my friend. I never said Bocanegra is a better player. I said I think the team is better off without Bougherra.
Do we really want a centre back that thinks hes a winger? Having Bougherra in the team always meant there had to be a centre midfield player stationed just in front of the defence just in case Bougherra went AWOL.
I am happy with a centre back who is focussed on defending first and foremost. Bocanegra is and I was never convinced Bougherra was.
Yes he played Hooper onside on sunday. Not sure I would really lay sole blame at his feet for the goal though. You have to remember hes still relatively new and the understanding of the back 4 as a unit will improve. This will help cut out issues around offside.
Its about opinions. Bougherra was entertaining but he also caused panic. I just think we looked more solid at tha back on sunday than we have for a long time.
posted on 20/9/11
Davies book is out, it's called extra time and imo was a great read especially the unorthodox way he became a professional playing in the states and his honesty
posted on 20/9/11
Good idea DC7, make the establishment bigger eh.
posted on 20/9/11
global
posted on 20/9/11
wier had fitness test b4 sundays game so he must be 2nd choice!!
he is still club captian and when fit will start
posted on 20/9/11
Play the fringe men in the CIS cup....keep the first XI for the league.
posted on 20/9/11
he is still club captian and when fit will start
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no the best players at ally's disposal will start.
ally is not lennon, he wouldn't play that heedless chicken broon jsut because he's club captain
posted on 20/9/11
comment by _bhoy67 (U4904) posted 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
he is still club captian and when fit will start
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I dont believe thats true tbh.
I think he will rotate Weir in to give other guys rest but for the big games I think it will be Goian and Boca or Bartley.
McCoist clearly isnt playing favourites. McCulloch was fit for sunday but didnt start. If Ally was sticking by the old brigade McCulloch would have started.