Topic: Stevie Gerrard - The Manager Watch

[PhaseOfPlay]

Well he's already ahead of Neville because he actually won a game.

He won two! Neville is dust!

[Chakan]

He won two! Neville is dust!

Ha! 2 games, Neville just can't compete. I'm sure he's trying to analyze how he did it though.

[ScottishGoon]

Was a bit of a test for him & Rangers yesterday, 7 of his signings starting, tricky tie away in Croatia, a country who are on a bit of a high footballing wise, thought they did well in the circumstances. Plenty room for improvement on the ball but the main noticeable thing was they defence actually stood up to a bit of a test last night, whereas in recent times they might have folded. Pleasing to see. 

[elsewhere]

Not sure if true but they say Osijek had 3-4 first team players missing due to injury at first leg. Looks like 2nd match will be a battle.

[No666]

Pep Lijinders said one of the reasons he failed in the Netherlands as a manager was (in a nutshell) trying quickly to teach smart dressage to a group of cart horses.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Pep Lijinders said one of the reasons he failed in the Netherlands as a manager was (in a nutshell) trying quickly to teach smart dressage to a group of cart horses.

Makes sense. Keeping it simple, and not trying to be some kind of revolutionary football demigod, it's what you should do in the beginning of your career. The positive result against Osijek is very good for Stevie.

[Durlmints]

Ha! 2 games, Neville just can't compete. I'm sure he's trying to analyze how he did it though.

Goalkeeping errors.

[Flaccido Dongingo]

Hopefully Stevie does well enough to secure a job in a proper league, he's far too good for that glorified pub league, as are Ovie, and Ryan.

[ScottishGoon]

Hopefully Stevie does well enough to secure a job in a proper league, he's far too good for that glorified pub league, as are Ovie, and Ryan.

Bit of a weird statement, as has been said to you before, we know you don't rate the SPL, but considering Stevie has only managed U18 football before, and Ejaria & Kent hardly excelled in their last loans, it's a bit strange to say they are too good for the league.

[dudleyred]

Bit of a weird statement, as has been said to you before, we know you don't rate the SPL, but considering Stevie has only managed U18 football before, and Ejaria & Kent hardly excelled in their last loans, it's a bit strange to say they are too good for the league.

Not only that but I would argue in terms of goldfish bowl environment he’s at one of the top 10 clubs in Britain.

If he does well with rangers he’ll have succeeded under huge pressure which can only be good for us if we want him post Jurgen

[elsewhere]

Hopefully Stevie does well enough to secure a job in a proper league, he's far too good for that glorified pub league, as are Ovie, and Ryan.

I can see him being our manager in the future after proper experience

[my name canged back to tucker?]

beat Wigan 3-0 in a friendly today, no liverpool goal scorers,

[ScottishGoon]

beat Wigan 3-0 in a friendly today, no liverpool goal scorers,

Still yet to concede a goal, although the quality of opposition isn't great, it's been a far cry so far from the defending in the last pre Gerrard game at Easter Road (5-5). 2nd leg of the European game midweek then a belter at Aberdeen to start the league season as a very decent opening test.

[So… Howard Philips]

Pep Lijinders said one of the reasons he failed in the Netherlands as a manager was (in a nutshell) trying quickly to teach smart dressage to a group of cart horses.

Well Silva is fucked because Finch Farm certainly isn't the Viennese Spanish Riding School.

[stevieG786]

Unbeaten in 6
yet to concede a goal

Not bad Stevie Lad 

[Qston]

Unbeaten in 6
yet to concede a goal

Not bad Stevie Lad 

Doing alright isn`t he. The big pressure will come as the season proper gets going and the pressure to win pretty much every game, such is the divide between celtic, rangers and the rest. There is also a hefty step up to celtic as well that he needs to overcome. Nevertheless he couldn`t have wished for a better start. Keep it going stevie lad and one day you will be home

[Lad]

Doing alright isn`t he. The big pressure will come as the season proper gets going and the pressure to win pretty much every game, such is the divide between celtic, rangers and the rest. There is also a hefty step up to celtic as well that he needs to overcome. Nevertheless he couldn`t have wished for a better start. Keep it going stevie lad and one day you will be home

Thing is they won’t be expecting him to win the league in his first season, couldn’t happen anyway given the gulf in squad qualities with Celtic. So in a way he gets a free ride. And if he can get a win or two over Celtic it’s a bonus.

An early exit in Europe wouldn’t be great but given Rangers recent record their I suppose getting through to the the tournament stages proper would be an improvement.

Pressure starts properly in his second season.

[David in Edinburgh]

Just like their pals in green they are a horrible club with horrible fans. One cheek of the same dirty arse that is the uglies. Cannot get my head round SG going there to be honest. King (their chairman or something) is a crook and yet again they are spending more than they get in and are living off soft loans from board members. If he has a slow start in the league the orcs will be on his case quick.

[David in Edinburgh]

Thing is they won’t be expecting him to win the league in his first season, couldn’t happen anyway given the gulf in squad qualities with Celtic. So in a way he gets a free ride. And if he can get a win or two over Celtic it’s a bonus.

An early exit in Europe wouldn’t be great but given Rangers recent record their I suppose getting through to the the tournament stages proper would be an improvement.

Pressure starts properly in his second season.

Yes they are. They really believe they've bought players to challenge the other cheek. Delusional doesn't begin to describe them.

[Lone Star Red]

Hopefully Stevie does well enough to secure a job in a proper league, he's far too good for that glorified pub league, as are Ovie, and Ryan.

Lol he’s done nothing of note yet to prove he’s too good of a manager for the SPL. Let’s give him at least a season at the helm before we start making statements like that, shall we?

[PhaseOfPlay]

Doing alright isn`t he. The big pressure will come as the season proper gets going and the pressure to win pretty much every game, such is the divide between celtic, rangers and the rest. There is also a hefty step up to celtic as well that he needs to overcome. Nevertheless he couldn`t have wished for a better start. Keep it going stevie lad and one day you will be home

Ummmm... it's preseason

We'll get a better picture this weekend, though!

[dudleyred]

Ummmm... it's preseason

We'll get a better picture this weekend, though!

To be fair European games have gone well for him too

[PhaseOfPlay]

To be fair European games have gone well for him too

They have indeed. I can see him getting them into the group stages of the Europa. But he'll be judged on his domestic performance by his own supporters.

[dudleyred]

They have indeed. I can see him getting them into the group stages of the Europa. But he'll be judged on his domestic performance by his own supporters.

Oh agree but a decent Europa run will buy him some serious time I think

[PhaseOfPlay]

Oh agree but a decent Europa run will buy him some serious time I think

I don't know if they'll get out of the group stages, though

Celtic's transfer activity seems to be non-existent. They're still by far the better team but lack of players in could see the gap tighten between them and the pack, rather than widen as Celtic fans seem to expect.

[dudleyred]

I don't know if they'll get out of the group stages, though

Celtic's transfer activity seems to be non-existent. They're still by far the better team but lack of players in could see the gap tighten between them and the pack, rather than widen as Celtic fans seem to expect.

Decent for them is get to the group stage

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Ummmm... it's preseason

We'll get a better picture this weekend, though!

You feel threatened by Gerrard, don't you, mr.Rodgers?

[KillieRed]

Stevie v Clarkie in the next round of the League Cup.

I thought group winners were meant to be seeded for the next round. So how do Killie draw a "European" team?

Should be an interesting indicator for the season in terms of managers and players.

[ScottishGoon]

Stevie v Clarkie in the next round of the League Cup.

I thought group winners were meant to be seeded for the next round. So how do Killie draw a "European" team?

Should be an interesting indicator for the season in terms of managers and players.

I assume it's something to do with this?

The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the four best runners-up will progress to the second round (last 16), which will include the four UEFA qualifying clubs. At this stage, the competition will revert to the traditional knock-out format. The four group winners with the highest points total and the clubs entering at this stage will be seeded, with the four group winners with the lowest points unseeded along with the four best runners-up.

[KillieRed]

I assume it's something to do with this?

The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the four best runners-up will progress to the second round (last 16), which will include the four UEFA qualifying clubs. At this stage, the competition will revert to the traditional knock-out format. The four group winners with the highest points total and the clubs entering at this stage will be seeded, with the four group winners with the lowest points unseeded along with the four best runners-up.

I see. Cheers.

[dudleyred]

I assume it's something to do with this?

The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the four best runners-up will progress to the second round (last 16), which will include the four UEFA qualifying clubs. At this stage, the competition will revert to the traditional knock-out format. The four group winners with the highest points total and the clubs entering at this stage will be seeded, with the four group winners with the lowest points unseeded along with the four best runners-up.

I see. Cheers.

its unlucky that isnt it? won the group without losing a match and still didnt get enough points to be one of the four highest. presume they lost the match they drew after 90 mins on penalties?

[ScottishGoon]

I see. Cheers.

I had to look that up to check Killie. Constant format changes means i'm lost just now with regards to competitions!

Interesting game this for Rangers tonight. Some wind up noises coming out of Croatia from the first leg, from their players saying they are a better team accross the board & rather weirdly calling Gerrard a tiny man, to their boss having a bit of a dig at Rangers striker Morelos. Gerrard is demanding an aggressive fast start tonight saying the players were to passive in the first half of the friendly vs Wigan. Lets see if they can deliver on his words.

[elsewhere]

Tonight's match will be much harder than many think imo. 1-0 is still quite dangerous especially if you concede at home. Given Osijek had 5-6 starters missing in first match, this will be a battle.

[KillieRed]

its unlucky that isnt it? won the group without losing a match and still didnt get enough points to be one of the four highest. presume they lost the match they drew after 90 mins on penalties?

Yep, St.Mirren I think, who then didn't go on to win the group somehow.

[KillieRed]

I had to look that up to check Killie. Constant format changes means i'm lost just now with regards to competitions!

Interesting game this for Rangers tonight. Some wind up noises coming out of Croatia from the first leg, from their players saying they are a better team accross the board & rather weirdly calling Gerrard a tiny man, to their boss having a bit of a dig at Rangers striker Morelos. Gerrard is demanding an aggressive fast start tonight saying the players were to passive in the first half of the friendly vs Wigan. Lets see if they can deliver on his words.

What does that even mean?

[elsewhere]

Rangers players seem a bit nervous to me. If they get that 1st goal, they should win comfortably though.

[Upinsmoke]

Be interesting to see how this rangers team develops under Stevie. Looks like he's got alot of work to do.

[elsewhere]

Who are they playing again if they make it to next round?

[sms1986]

Who are they playing again if they make it to next round?

The winner of Chikhura Sachkhere v Maribor. Maribor are winning 1-0 both in the game and on aggregate with 10 minutes left of the match.

[PhaseOfPlay]

And that's Rangers through. Two more rounds to go before the group stages, I think?