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Craig

2 years

🚨 Personal news Been quiet on here over the last week but life moves fast. Delighted to say that I’ve joined the media team at @RangersFC as a Communications and Content Executive.

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Craig

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2 years

‘How do you reach a European final without a centre forward?’

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2 years

The season is long.

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3 years

Dion Dublin has just described the Scottish Cup final as a “must win for both” on Football Focus.

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3 years

Cast your minds back to the evening Kamara was racially abused and you'll recall Slavia laying the narrative that the allegations were an attack on Czech culture. That rhetoric helped sow this behaviour tonight. The conduct of the Slavia officials that evening remains deplorable.

Emma Dodds

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Glen Kamara is being booed above and beyond any other player tonight against Sparta Prague. In a stadium full of kids. Think about that. Disgusting. #kickitout #Notoracism

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8 years

You vs. the guy she tells you not to worry about.

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2 years

The Steven Davis trademark.

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4 years

St. Mirren were able to manipulate Celtic's aggressive front three press yesterday by positioning Fraser (the RCB) high and wide from goal kicks. Celtic failed to react and it led to the opening goal. Duffy - again - guilty of misreading the danger.

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3 years

Tears flooding the Birmingham area as we speak as Michael Beale witnesses the complete destruction of the build-up play he spent three years implementing.

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3 years

41 receptions for Morelos yesterday v Ross County. The highest number of passes he has received in a game in his entire Rangers career.

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2 years

GvB finally discovering that the full backs are Rangers’ biggest creative weapons. May not be too late to salvage the season.

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2 years

Joshua Barrie

@JoshuaBarrieRR

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How James Sands 'showed what he brings to the team' at Dens 👇 - Dominating duels and covering gaps - Providing 'depth' to circulate play and tire Dundee - Offering passes through pressure

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8 months

This is our fifth season in the Europa League since we qualified in 2018 and we’ve reached the knockout stages in four. Tonight was our 20th overall victory in the competition (exc. qualifying). Scored three away to Benfica and Real Betis; four away to Borussia Dortmund.

Rangers Football Club

@RangersFC

8 months

FULL-TIME: Real Betis 2-3 Rangers | #UEL RANGERS 👊 Top of Group C 💙

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2 years

Goldson’s intervention on Nouble with the game still at 1-0 was massive. His last-ditch defending in general is incredible, positions his body perfectly and never commits too early.

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8 months

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2 years

Matchday ☀️

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Craig

@craigvickers_

7 months

An absolute honour to write up this tribute to Davo. My favourite ever Ranger. They say never meet your heroes, but he was just as much of a class act off the pitch as he was on.

Rangers Football Club

@RangersFC

7 months

💙 @StevenDavis8 - A #RangersFC Legend Steven Davis MBE, Rangers’ Hall of Fame midfielder, has today announced his retirement from professional football. 👉

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2 years

Rangers' pass map from last night. Completely restricted to deep on the right-hand side of the pitch. Failure to both connect with forward line and build attacks down the left-hand side.

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@craigvickers_

2 years

There was a moment on Sunday, as Celtic broke forward into space in extra time, where Tavernier made three blocks in the same move. At both ends of the pitch he was crucial to the final outcome. For @RangersReview55 :

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2 years

🗣 Gio on possible incomings in the next few days: "I'm relaxed. You never know what will happen in the coming days. At the moment I think this is the squad we're going to have. We created a squad to be competitive and reach the Champions League, which they did."

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Craig

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6 years

@_xSarahKelly Sounds like you’ve subscribed to the Corbyn/Sturgeon rhetoric. Condemn the bombings but offer no solution. I’m far from a war monger but you seem to have widely misjudged the purpose of last night’s bombs.

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@craigvickers_

3 years

Rangers have conceded twelve shots on target in their last five domestic games. Nine have resulted in goals.

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3 years

Davie Martindale calling JET “a big lazy bastard” for failing to be in the right position in the penalty box. Iconic.

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2 years

Five shots for Ramsey today, most from any Rangers player. All inside the penalty area and concentrated in central positions. His off-the-ball movement and goalscoring instinct remains exceptional.

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Craig

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6 years

@_xSarahKelly Fair enough if that's your stance on military action in general, but thinking diplomacy/peace talks is achievable in Syria is head in the sand stuff. The last seven years illustrate as much.

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Craig

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7 years

@EarlyCeltic You can’t get payback on a club you claim don’t exist anymore. If you’re going to peddle a narrative atleast be consistent.

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@craigvickers_

8 years

Aitchison nets a debut goal for Celtic before urging supporters to sign the petition aimed at lowering the N5 Maths pass mark @Oldfirmfacts1

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@craigvickers_

3 years

A reminder to Gerrard when making his decision that he could tip the Jamie O’Hara’s of the world over the edge if he rejects Villa’s offer and that, at the end of the day, is really what it boils down to.

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3 years

Pep on van Bronckhorst’s style of play before Man City played Feyenoord a few years ago.

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@craigvickers_

10 years

Wilshere fanboy starter pack. http://t.co/zY9eG3LZWX

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3 years

🎥 Enjoyed this piece of defending from Jason Kerr at the weekend - mirroring Doidge's movement stride for stride. Great lesson in the importance of footwork as a defender.

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@craigvickers_

3 years

Third successive League Cup semi-final for Hibs. First non-Old Firm side to reach three in a row since Aberdeen in the late 80s.

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Craig

@craigvickers_

2 years

For all the ifs, buts and maybes - should Roofe have been on earlier? - Rangers managed to reduce a European final, with all its heightened emotions, against a well-coached team in a top five league to a coin flip. Cold light of day should reflect very fondly on this #UEL run.

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Craig

@craigvickers_

4 years

Champions League on Sky Sports. Arsenal actually in the Champions League. Gah. Take me back.

Throwback Arsenal

@ThrowbackAFC

4 years

Throwback to Aaron Ramsey’s winner against Borussia Dortmund in 2013. Excellent combination between Ramsey, Giroud, Rosický and Özil in the lead up to the goal. Arsenal became the first English side to win away at the Signal Iduna Park.

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2 years

Re: Bassey - can't quite wrap my head around the Villa links. There's a reason he couldn't quite work his way into the Rangers side under Gerrard. He thrives in 1v1 defensive duels which Gerrard's system is designed to avoid. Still scope for improvement when defending space.

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@craigvickers_

3 years

Ethan Erhahon likely to break the 3,000 minutes played barrier today, at 19-years-old in a St. Mirren side who have reached two cup SFs and missed out on the top six by a goal. Hard to quantify the impact of his role but bizarre he was overlooked for a YPOTY nomination.

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@craigvickers_

4 years

@Oldfirmfacts1 Third time lucky.

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8 years

@Joey7Barton legend

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Sky Sports Cup winners 2022 🏆

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2 years

Morelos' injury absence looked absolutely fatal for Rangers' season in Braga 10 days ago, yet the team have responded with three wins in a row and, more importantly for GvB's future prospects, three very good performances. Clear tweaks made to the system by GvB and it's paid off.

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2 years

On the evidence of what we've seen in Europe under GvB, tonight's tie is a bigger banana skin than PSV/Monaco.

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@craigvickers_

4 years

Thought Stephen Kelly (on loan from Rangers) was impressive in his first start for County at the weekend. Played as the deepest midfielder with Vigurs slightly higher than usual. Very good in his use of the ball. 🎥

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@craigvickers_

7 years

@Oldfirmfacts1 'They've got to go to AEL Limassol and get a result and I will tell ya honestly, I'll love it if they beat them'

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2 years

Paris was worth it 💍

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2 years

Bassey & Kent have a really great understanding of each other’s movements down the left flank that just doesn’t exist with Barisic & Kent. Bassey’s Rangers future will lie at CB, but it’s been a huge source of creativity under GvB: Ramsey goal v Celtic, Morelos v Hearts etc

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@craigvickers_

2 years

March 2 - GvB elects not to use any of his five subs on a heavy pitch in Perth March 10 - Morelos first seen clutching his thigh/hamstring region March 13 - starts against Dundee March 17 - carted off the pitch in Serbia with a muscle injury March 20 - starts against Dundee

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Considering the significance of the result in the title race - and I'm guilty of some hindsight analysis here - Roofe not getting off the bench in the 1-1 draw at Tannadice considering the pressure Rangers were exerting on Dundee Utd's penalty box looks increasingly puzzling.

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@craigvickers_

4 years

Quite incredible from a Celtic perspective that Christie is running around aimlessly in a position he doesn't suit while Ajeti sits on the bench, all to accommodate Scott Brown's place in midfield.

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@craigvickers_

4 years

Any lengthy injury to a Rangers CB only further reinforces what a physical monster Connor Goldson is. The guy has played every single minute in the league and Europa League since February 2019. Don't think that should ever be taken for granted.

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Craig

@craigvickers_

4 years

Rangers were swift to secure Ianis Hagi's services on a permanent deal last month 🇷🇴 I wrote about how Hagi's unique skillset allows Rangers to overload and isolate in the attacking phase 👇

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@craigvickers_

2 years

📈 From Ufa, to Jack, Kamara and Davis in the Dragao, to GvB smashing through the glass ceiling after the Slavia defeat. Analysed the pivotal moments in Rangers’ #UEL evolution over the years. For @RangersReview55 :

The pivotal moments that led to Seville: Rangers' meteoric Europa League rise in matches

From the embarrassment of losing to Progres Niederkorn in 2017, Rangers stand on the brink of history in Seville.

www.rangersreview.co.uk

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2 years

🗣 "We knew the midfield part would be important. The players they had in there, their captain. The play always starts with him."

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2 years

Bloody hell.

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@craigvickers_

6 years

Imagine if Rafa told Mo he was about to retire. Mo would be down dissuading him and telling him he’s good for the sport.

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2 years

First #UCL starts for Rangers: Danny Wilson - 17 years 312 days Leon King - 18 years 259 days

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Small details ultimately decide these games, and think the decision from GvB to move Aribo back out wide after Sakala came on allowed Leipzig to re-establish momentum late on. Hard to be too critical though - having two No.9s out through injury for a SF is a freakish situation.

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Craig

@craigvickers_

4 years

Motherwell's average position map from last night. Confirms my suspicion that the quickest fix currently is to sacrifice one of Polworth/Turnbull, both doing a job that could be done by one midfielder. Campbell's inclusion would also restore positional balance.

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Craig

@craigvickers_

2 years

Had said earlier today that USG represent a bigger banana skin than PSV/Monaco under GvB. Think tonight’s display is symptomatic of the team’s struggles to take the initiative against teams of comparative/lesser quality away from home in Europe.

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Lafferty approaching 1,800 minutes played at Killie across both of his spells at the club and he's averaging a goal every 93 minutes...

Kilmarnock FC

@KilmarnockFC

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2 years

The revisionism around Emery is tiresome. He is an elite European knockout coach, but his football isn't sustainable over a league campaign. It really is that black-and-white.

Guillem Balague

@GuillemBalague

2 years

Unai Emery Not good enough for huge amount of #Arsenal fans. Their demand for solutions NOW ignoring long term plans means Unai had to look somewhere else for his place in the world. Villarreal's gain! Remember that when you wish drastic changes after every defeat under Arteta

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Scouting Ridvan Yilmaz 🇹🇷 - comfort in possession and supreme technical capacity - tends to create with slide-rule passes as opposed to floated crosses - why he's a chalk on the boots type full-back/wing-back For @RangersReview55 :

Ridvan Yilmaz Rangers transfer scouting: A supreme technical talent

The Turkish international has been heavily linked with a move to Ibrox.

www.rangersreview.co.uk

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Craig

@craigvickers_

8 years

@paultvveedie @PremierSportsTV Why reply to the tweet then?

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@craigvickers_

4 years

Which Scottish Premiership sides improved defensively last season when turning over possession in their own half? Compared figures from 2018/19 campaign to last season 👇 *turnover attack = attack with 4 or less passes before attempt, starting in opposition half

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Malik Tillman deal is reportedly advancing 🔁 Scouted him earlier this week for @RangersReview55 when the rumours first emerged: - modelling his game on Pogba - ability to play first-time to aid quick combinations - 6ft1 and very hard to dispossess

Malik Tillman Rangers transfer scouting: The Bayern wonderkid channelling Pogba

The Gers are on the hunt for an attacking midfielder following Joe Aribo's departure.

www.rangersreview.co.uk

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@craigvickers_

7 years

@TobyHater Good thing Russia doesn’t exist anymore.

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Craig

@craigvickers_

4 years

🔸 Athleticism and energy: how Stephen Robinson has progressed Motherwell in open play. New piece analysing Motherwell offensively this season. Huge praise for Polworth, Campbell and the now departed Scott. Retweets appreciated as always! 👉

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2 years

What use would I be if I didn't take the opportunity to plug my Yilmaz scout piece now it's official? FWIW, my favourite player to watch this summer: very comfortable in possession, supreme technique, low centre of gravity. 🔎 @RangersReview55 :

Ridvan Yilmaz Rangers transfer scouting: A supreme technical talent

The Turkish international has been heavily linked with a move to Ibrox.

www.rangersreview.co.uk

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Surely would make more sense to have Tillman ahead of Tavernier given his strength with his back to goal, with Matondo on the opposite flank looking to attack the underloaded side?

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@craigvickers_

4 years

Used @ModernFitba data to chart xG by game for each Scottish Premiership side this season (excluding last night's Aberdeen v Hamilton result) 👇

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2 years

Initial impression of Yilmaz: Angelino at RB Leipzig.

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@craigvickers_

1 year

How have we normalised this?

reece

@_______reece

1 year

And we’re back for another year

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2 years

The jink and dribble inside from Devine in the lead up to Alex Lowry's goal yesterday was very reminiscent of Nathan Patterson. With Hearts defending man-to-man, Arfield's movement out to the flanks opens up the space infield. Shows good intelligence to spot the situation.

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@craigvickers_

3 years

Getting serious dough for a player with limited first team minutes. Ross Wilson moving like Michael Edwards.

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Think it’s fair to suggest Tavernier is the most complete player those under the age of 25~ have ever seen at Rangers.

Pena Cartel 🗿

@PenaCartel

2 years

Lastly, the technique on that pass from Tav is ridiculous. Half volley, ping

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Rangers will - and should - go to a back three on Sunday. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

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@craigvickers_

2 years

We need to talk about Levante.

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4 years

Scottish Premiership POTY candidates 👇

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@craigvickers_

1 year

About Sunday… 💍

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@craigvickers_

2 years

Rangers pass map from last night. Tight midfield two, constant ball circulation between CBs to open up space and help find the passes out to the flanks. Certainly in possession, GvB has really simplified it in Europe compared to Gerrard. [h/t @RangersReview55 ]

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2 years

721 passes attempted by Rangers on Saturday: - highest number in an away league game under Gio - highest number away from home in the league since the 2-1 win over Aberdeen in January 2021

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@craigvickers_

2 years

🔁 Greater tactical flexibility in-game ➡️ Simplifying in-possession approach 💪 Leveraging athleticism of the squad How van Bronckhorst helped Rangers smash through their #UEL glass ceiling. For @RangersReview55 :

The systemic Rangers changes that have smashed Steven Gerrard's Europa League ceiling

The Dutchman has built on the European foundations established by his predecessor.

www.rangersreview.co.uk

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6 years

@Oldfirmfacts1 @gavinnightmair ‘If Scotland go independent ma first stop is England. See tae be honest wae ye mate, go tae Wales, cause England are just letting aw the immigrants in’

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2 years

Tillman led the Rangers side in total pressures last night with 21. Four out of his five pressures in the final 3rd came in the second half, including for the goal. 🔎 Analysis:

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@craigvickers_

7 years

Cringe. This is 2017 not 1917.

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@mareorless

7 years

Running just as fast as we can

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2 years

Important that Rangers add from a position of strength before the window closes in a couple of days. Midfield configuration is still too aligned with the Gerrard era. A surplus of behind-the-ball profiles and a deficit of Tillman/Lawrence types. RW too.

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3 years

Quite striking the similarities between Calvin Ramsay and Nathan Patterson, both in their attributes and interpretation of the full back role. Great speed, really direct dribblers. 2021/22 could be huge for both 👇

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2 years

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4 years

Used @ModernFitba data to assess how Scottish Premiership sides are - roughly - creating their chances this season. Definitions on the right. Jack Ross doing a great job of reversing traditions at Easter Road.

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2 years

Seven days apart, both leading to goals.

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8 years

Hope we invade the pitch after our historic League Cup first round triumph.

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@craigvickers_

2 years

An excellent player and probably one of a kind in terms of his profile. But lacks the pace and goal threat that GvB’s football demands - OF semi-final performance sticks out to me. Makes sense to prioritise his sale over better fits such as Kent/Morelos. Lowry + new AM next ssn.

David Ornstein

@David_Ornstein

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🚨 EXCL: Southampton are in talks to sign Joe Aribo from Rangers. #RangersFC won’t accept total package below £10m release clause. Versatile 25yo keen to join #SaintsFC & contract of at least 4ys being prepared. With @JordanC1107 @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticUK

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5 years

Only Tsitsipas could turn a post-match interview after a round robin win into a Nobel Peace prize speech.

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@craigvickers_

5 years

Why are they treating it like Good Morning Britain on exam results day?

The Telegraph

@Telegraph

5 years

Watch the moment #ShamimaBegum is shown the letter from the Home Office that revokes her British citizenship

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6 years

@Oldfirmfacts1 Congratulations to the Etihad club on their Premier League title win.

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3 years

Predictable that the issue was going to descend into this. The gesture immediately loses its significance when the parties involved are coerced into doing it. All this question serves to do is to dilute a very serious incident.

BBC Sportsound

@BBCSportsound

3 years

Given the abuse aimed at @CelticFC forward Kyogo, should @RangersFC captain James Tavernier make a point of approaching him prior to kick off at Ibrox on Sunday? Like Scott Brown did with Glen Kamara last season.

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3 years

Rangers created an abundance of transitional opportunities last night, but failed to take advantage. More speed is badly required in the attacking third to cause more chaos in these situations. Match analysis for @RangersReview55 : 📝

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7 years

@andy_murray

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3 years

Very little capital to play with for Wilson/GvB in this window unless there was further player sales - which wouldn't have been sensible - so to emerge from January with a new right-sided attacking combo of Amad Diallo and Aaron Ramsey is very impressive.

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