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Ref was very inconsistent and, while I am obviously biased, thought he was worse for us. I hate the current hand-ball, but will grudgingly accept a pen against us if it falls within the nonsenical guidelines. However, when the ball hits the hand of a player whose elbow is tucked against his side, that should never be a pen.

A few good options today, but Kaleta just edged it from Sparrow for me. If Sparrow had buried his over-the-shoulder chance he'd be the clear winner. I don't think other teams will be as generous with their space in behind, though.

Close Finnish. Take your pick...

For us, I meant, obviously...

Early 3rd goal please.

Not too bad going forward, but our makeshift defence looks exactly like a makeshift defence. Even had Ox spilling a shot. Sparrow, Maswanhise and Kaleta all looking dangerous on the front foot.

Nicely placed into the side of the net.

That was better - with Kaleta and Maswanhise we need to mix it up with balls over the top.

He definitely looked more confident today. He's been a regular starter recently which obviously makes a huge difference to form.

That's what I was thinking when I saw it!

Underrated by the commentator. He took the pen with his right foot and slotted home the rebound from 10 yards or so with his left foot.

Maybe he needs to start playing better. Having said that, I wasn't expecting a goal machine after a few starts even without injuries or new babies, or round trips to Oz to get in the way. Wenger used to say it took 6 months to adapt to a new team in the same league. Longer if you came in from a different country.

A Casey/Blaney combo sounds like a recipe for conceding a soft goal. Need the wingbacks to be on top of their game to cut out crosses.

Some impressive CVs among the new appointments and a great mix of background and experience. Looking forward to see what new ideas they bring in the coming months.

Max Johnston lining up against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League this evening. Glad it's still going well for him.

Excellent counterargument with some insightful expansion on your detailed thoughts and expertise. BTW, it was Gent that said SK made him a better player. In the same interview he talks about how it was a difficult time for him shortly after he joined us because his Dad died that October, but I'm sure you think that wouldn't have had any impact on his initial development with us.

Alternative take - Gent wasn't first team ready when he arrived and Kettlewell coached him into that form over those 6 months.

Mission accomplished - keep Clement in a job so we can catch them in the league. Take your pick...

I think the occasion got to a few of them.

Called it, sadly.

Just keep it tight at the back for the next fifteen minutes, lads... ...never mind

That'll do for half time. A quick goal for us in the second half and I think that would seal it, as Rangers are losing a bit of confidence. A quick goal for them in the second half and they will be right back up for it.

On the Paramount+ stream, Craig Levein was bemoaning the lack of quality passes and crosses in the final third about 5 seconds before we scored that.

That was a wee bit less lethargic.

Nothing professional players love more than a delayed kick-off in big game.