This one was a bit different from the league campaign. This time, on the day, Rangers had the best of it but once again couldn’t apply the killer instinct. Lots of dubious decisions by the ref but I’m aware that just sounds like sour grapes.
Congratulations to Celtic, hoping both teams lose plenty of players over the summer but for different reasons!
When I was a kid we had to get the tv from my parents room and put it in the living room so we could watch both cup finals - iPad makes it a bit easier these days! Love the English and Scottish cup finals being on at exactly the same time, very nostalgic!
Rangers need a creative midfielder like Scott Fraser.
Before everyone laughs he would have to time and space in the Gers midfield that he doesn't get in League one.
Schmicheal is a shrewd replacement for Hart but not sure the Bhoys have improved otherwise
I wouldn’t wish Scott Fraser on my worst enemy!
When there was speculation about Alfie May leaving I was wondering, if Rangers or Celtic signed him how many goals he would score on the SPL? I would go for 20 fairly easily.
St Mirren also qualified for the next round of the Europa Conference League qualifiers a couple of days ago, good time to be a Buddy!
Quite concerned about Rangers this season, squad feels like it’s gone backwards and Celtic are just as strong as last season.
Rangers have made a few signings but most are youngsters so it's hard to judge how they'll turn out. Realistically though it's hard to see anything other than Celtic running away with it, although it'll be a blow for them if (as looks likely) O'Riley leaves.
Rangers fans of my acquaintance are very worried that the gap with the Celts will just get wider and wider after last night. They have pretty much conceded the league this year.
Personally I want Scottish football to somehow develop a third , fourth or even fifth club to become competitive and be realistic challengers. The fact that Hearts took an average L1 midfielder in Scott Fraser on loan last year showed the bad quality of most teams in the SPL. They are probably L1 standard.
I have often observed that Sir Alex Ferguson making Aberdeen competitive consistently against the Old Firm in the 80's matches his achievements at Old Trafford. I appreciate that was a different era.
Although I usually prefer Celtic in head to heads , this is mainly because I have mostly worked with their fans over the years , I would prefer another team to break through and I was also pleased when Gerrard claimed the title a couple of years ago because the nine in a row had become boring.
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Both Celtic and Rangers have used it and it was played yesterday when the hoops paraded the Cup.
https://x.com/savo01/status/1794819393672589754?s=46&t=l3gVPecVjs4wU2WBKFZZyw
First three first games ended in draws.
St Mirren currently top
Quite concerned about Rangers this season, squad feels like it’s gone backwards and Celtic are just as strong as last season.
Before everyone laughs he would have to time and space in the Gers midfield that he doesn't get in League one.
Schmicheal is a shrewd replacement for Hart but not sure the Bhoys have improved otherwise
When there was speculation about Alfie May leaving I was wondering, if Rangers or Celtic signed him how many goals he would score on the SPL? I would go for 20 fairly easily.
Personally I want Scottish football to somehow develop a third , fourth or even fifth club to become competitive and be realistic challengers. The fact that Hearts took an average L1 midfielder in Scott Fraser on loan last year showed the bad quality of most teams in the SPL. They are probably L1 standard.
I have often observed that Sir Alex Ferguson making Aberdeen competitive consistently against the Old Firm in the 80's matches his achievements at Old Trafford. I appreciate that was a different era.
Although I usually prefer Celtic in head to heads , this is mainly because I have mostly worked with their fans over the years , I would prefer another team to break through and I was also pleased when Gerrard claimed the title a couple of years ago because the nine in a row had become boring.
For the health of the game I like competition.