Stoobs

His stats are incredible for a right back. Goals and assists. Incredible whipped delivery. Can get caught out defensively. Will he be able to oust a Polish internationalist though. Captain of Rangers and very inspirational.

Kent and Kamara

And it wasn’t just the results that were impressive. Rangers had a real identity about them. A clear style of play. As I said earlier, a mirror image of how Liverpool set up and play with less talented players obviously. What struck me about Rangers was how hard they worked to get the ball back once it had been lost. Both in Scotland and in Europe.

Cheers mate.

If SG does end up at Villa, I am going to speculate that he will bring 2 players. Kent, who is clearly an Premier League player and Glenn Kamara. I have heard Villa fans saying it is too easy for teams to play between the lines against them. This guy is a wall at times. That is his job. That’s what he does. Was going to say Tavernier too as his goals and assists figures are staggering but with Cash now a Polish internationalist, maybe not. Exciting times.

In no way am I comparing Rangers to Liverpool, but in terms of how they set up and play, it is like a mirror image. They play always with a back four where the emphasis is on their full backs delivering cross after cross into the box. They play with a midfield 3 that constantly hound the opposition. Nothing spectacular from them but workrate phenomenal. They then play with a front 3 that interchange. Morelos the focal point with Kent and A.N Other free to rove and create. As I said, the argument could be “it’s only Scotland” but they set up this way in Europe and in an extremely tough Europa League group last season, they were unbeaten and were better team in most of the games against high class opposition. Only put out eventually by Bayern Leverkusen. I hear from Rangers fans that Michael Beale is a real driving force with the coaching and is very highly thought of. I just want Gerrard out of Rangers and give other teams a chance….lol.

I am a St.Mirren fan, SJM fan, who dislikes Rangers immensely but I think Gerrard and his back room team would be exciting appointments for Villa. I know we are considered a pub league, but Rangers have had one league defeat in well over fifty games now where they just strangle the opposition with constant pressing. They do that in Europe too. This year hasn’t been quite so good but Benfica, Porto amongst others couldn’t get better of them. Managerial appointments are always a risk but a Gerrard, McAllister, Beale team, in my opinion, will transform Villa. He would probably also bring Ryan Kent at some stage and Villa are crying out for a player like this. I hope he comes for 2 reasons. Firstly, I think Villa will start flying and secondly, the spirit of that Rangers team will go.

Lol. Fair point.

Groundbreaking stuff from McPhee. Swing it into middle, someone try and get the heid on it and someone try bundle it in off your cock or groin. The man is a messiah….lol

SJM is back. Brilliant.

Totally agree. McGinn has failings but I don't see how he is any weaker than anyone else in the midfield. Think he is a bit of a scapegoat because he cost so little, came from tinpot league and Smith appears not wanting to ever drop him.

I thought he was dire. City seem a team to me that touch then pass, touch then pass. Grealish really slows the play down. Loves to draw man in by holding onto the ball. Interesting to see how he fits in long term.

Wash your mouth out with soap and water Lexicon.....lol

And my team, St.Mirren, get a percentage of your profit, if Villa do sell him as we were club that developed him. When he first went to Villa, that was my hope. That he performed well and someone else bought him giving Saints a nice little earner. Over last 2 years though, Villa have seeped under my skin and I desperately want him to stay now for the next 5 -10 years.

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SJM was superb tonight. Skill, aggression, intelligence. Had everything. Billy Gilmour is such a class act. Kieran Tierney is going to be legend down here too. Feels like a victory this. Many parties still going on. Saints, Villa and Scotland. What great teams to support.

I would love to see Villa sign Glen Kamara. Think Watford were sniffing about him. Really think this guy is best defensive midfielder in Scotland and angling for move to England. Doesn't let opposing team play through the lines. Just reads the game so well. Hardly seems to break sweat. He is very elusive when he does get ball and then does the simple thing when it's time to release it. Always think it is too easy at times for opposition to pass through Villa. Kamara is big upgrade on Nakamba in my opinion. Someone will sign him for PL I believe and it will be money well spent.

Tartan Army arrive in London

That first team you picked. I have only 2 words. Champions League.

I am obviously massive SJM fan but I thought he was poor today. Just seemed a bit deep and was often caught in possession. Wasn't our worst player by any stretch of the imagination but used to seeing him offer more for Scotland. Got to give credit to the posters on here. There seems a genuine desire for Scotland to do well which puts us to shame. Obviously having a Villa player in team makes a difference but it is great to see some English lads giving us a bit of support. I think, after today, Jack, Harry and co will be putting final nail in our coffin. Dared to dream.

Friday night, 79 minutes gone, England 73% possession. 17 shots on target to our 1 on target. Corner kick to Scotland, ball breaks to SJM at edge of box. Shuffles past Grealish (who was sorting his hair at time) onto that left foot and before Pickford could even move, the sound of the net rustling, music to The Tartan Army ears. 11 minutes plus injury time of pure, footballing torture but somehow Scotland hold on. I cannot get this dream out my head. Statues of McGinn erected everywhere north of border. King of Scotland. I will get my coat.

Drop Watkins for SJM.....lol

And another one.