Beam me up, Scotty - Rangers & Scotland CM Story
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@CO88LER5 wrote:
OUCH! Bit like my Plymouth career...Yes, very similar indeed. Apart from me being a runner-up and being more likely to face a hard opponent.
I'll be honest I haven't had time to go back over the large amounts of missed. Headed back to the previous transfer window to see what changes you had going on and seems to have been a few changes. A kinda realistic trend for a Scottish side, once a player starts to stand out they'll likely be easily tempted away around Europe
Still, 8 points clear of rivals Celtic and undefeated plus knock out stages of Champions League all be it very challenging.
@thurlow885 wrote:I'll be honest I haven't had time to go back over the large amounts of missed. Headed back to the previous transfer window to see what changes you had going on and seems to have been a few changes. A kinda realistic trend for a Scottish side, once a player starts to stand out they'll likely be easily tempted away around Europe
Still, 8 points clear of rivals Celtic and undefeated plus knock out stages of Champions League all be it very challenging.
Thanks, and don't worry about it. Approaching 2028 now, I know it's a big ask to get through it all. But I'll always welcome anyone jumping on this train, also when you haven't been around for all the stops along the way...
The main difference from last seasons to this one is the fact that I finally made it through to the last 16 in the Champions League this time. Previous seasons I always came in third, qualifying for the Europa League, where I played consecutive semi finals.
- @JustinCase0110
Good price for Adams, given the circumstances. And with Rutter in such good form, probably not as big a loss as it could have been in previous years...unless Rutter gets injured, of course.
It's going to take a massive collapse not to win the Premiership now, so a focus on the CL is probably a safe bet.
@CO88LER5 wrote:
Good price for Adams, given the circumstances. And with Rutter in such good form, probably not as big a loss as it could have been in previous years...unless Rutter gets injured, of course.
It's going to take a massive collapse not to win the Premiership now, so a focus on the CL is probably a safe bet.You're right, Rutter has been in fine form this season. I've primarily used him as a LF though, with Adams and Parrott being the main guys in the ST role. So a part of me wants to keep him there, not "fixing" something that works quite well with a goal per game in the league. But that is also the position, where I use Marquinhos, who hasn't played much in the league, but has been banging them in in the Champions League, being the current top scorer there. So perhaps I should still consider using Rutter more centrally, allowing Marquinhos to have more starts in the LF position. Something to consider in the months to come...
Just caught up through the last 5 pages or so. Amazing result against Bayern, one of those games fans will always remember where they were when they watched.
I really like the transfer business. Selling the hot player at his peak price and bringing in upcoming talent. Troy Parrott is a good fit and can hopefully bring more goals.
I do worry they Rutter will not be there much longer. If he finishes the season strong, a big club will be coming.
@Stlducks4 wrote:Just caught up through the last 5 pages or so. Amazing result against Bayern, one of those games fans will always remember where they were when they watched.
I really like the transfer business. Selling the hot player at his peak price and bringing in upcoming talent. Troy Parrott is a good fit and can hopefully bring more goals.
I do worry they Rutter will not be there much longer. If he finishes the season strong, a big club will be coming.
Thanks mate! Yeah Rutter could easily leave in the summer too. I have received a few offers for him already, but none of them would be considered as a step up, so I declined them. But I'm definitely going to sell, if AC Milan or similar clubs come asking, as they did with Adams. IF they provide a reasonale fee, of course.
Bayern result was great, yeah. It felt like a steal to take the win, but I suppose it was a realistic way to beat a giant, as I suffered from a heavy pressure during that game.
Interesting result against Hearts. Did you play a reserve defence?
Good start against Bayern; let's see what happens in Germany.
The premiership continues with serene progress to the title, it seems.
@CO88LER5 wrote:Interesting result against Hearts. Did you play a reserve defence?
Good start against Bayern; let's see what happens in Germany.
The premiership continues with serene progress to the title, it seems.
I may have rested one of my preferred central defenders, Leon King or Toti Gomes (don't remember which of them), but the backup, academy graduate Arthur Brown, plays just as frequently as the other two, so I don't think I can use it as an explanation. It was just one of those games, I think. Or else it was a mental thing with me having my mind set on Bayern already.
2-1 against Bayern must be the highlight in European games thusfar in 4 (??) seasons (lost count)
- I missed the part where you had Rutter in your team. He has been phenomenal for us this season, i get it's The Championship, but he's enjoying himself on the field which sparks good form and if we get promoted I think he'll show his class in Prem this time around. I also know Rutter is good to use from playing Seasons this year and a special card he has in FUT. I've already hit my Leeds United players quota for my career I think so maybe a future one 🤣
@Danimal5981 wrote:2-1 against Bayern must be the highlight in European games thusfar in 4 (??) seasons (lost count)
Yes, certainly a highlight there. I had some good runs in the Europa League, beating Spurs and Benfica on aggregate to get into consecutive semi finals. So I would probably still rate these games as THE highlights so far, but obviously this one will beat it, if it's won on aggregate.
@thurlow885 wrote:
I missed the part where you had Rutter in your team. He has been phenomenal for us this season, i get it's The Championship, but he's enjoying himself on the field which sparks good form and if we get promoted I think he'll show his class in Prem this time around. I also know Rutter is good to use from playing Seasons this year and a special card he has in FUT. I've already hit my Leeds United players quota for my career I think so maybe a future one 🤣Well, I must admit that I was also a bit surprised, when you didn't mention Rutter at all. You usually provide this kind of feedback, when I have someone from Leeds signed in my careers.
Good to know he's doing better now. IRL, where does he currently play? Centrally or wide? He played on the right wing, the last time I saw him, and I'm playing him as a secondary striker (a LF in my formation).
@JustinCase0110 wrote:
@thurlow885 wrote:
I missed the part where you had Rutter in your team. He has been phenomenal for us this season, i get it's The Championship, but he's enjoying himself on the field which sparks good form and if we get promoted I think he'll show his class in Prem this time around. I also know Rutter is good to use from playing Seasons this year and a special card he has in FUT. I've already hit my Leeds United players quota for my career I think so maybe a future one 🤣Well, I must admit that I was also a bit surprised, when you didn't mention Rutter at all. You usually provide this kind of feedback, when I have someone from Leeds signed in my careers.
Good to know he's doing better now. IRL, where does he currently play? Centrally or wide? He played on the right wing, the last time I saw him, and I'm playing him as a secondary striker (a LF in my formation).
This is one area where Daniel Farke is frustrating me and some others, without diving too far off target he's been playing as a No9 and then Piroe as a No10 a guy who scored 20 odd goals in Championship last season. Rutter is not a No9 however since he's been letting Bamford play or when Bamford comes on Rutter drops back to No10. We would have all liked to have been Rutter at No10 and Piroe at No9 especially while Bamford was injured/not favoured
@thurlow885 wrote:This is one area where Daniel Farke is frustrating me and some others, without diving too far off target he's been playing as a No9 and then Piroe as a No10 a guy who scored 20 odd goals in Championship last season. Rutter is not a No9 however since he's been letting Bamford play or when Bamford comes on Rutter drops back to No10. We would have all liked to have been Rutter at No10 and Piroe at No9 especially while Bamford was injured/not favoured
Makes sense. I suppose I wasn't wrong about him then. I did sign him to replace a departing number 9, but I've only played him rarely in that position. He's been so much better from the LF position, when it's not him playing with his back against the goal. Great signing for me, and despite him being a record signing for the club, I do expect a record sale too, when the time comes, and a nice profit.
Previous best runs in the Champions League / European Cup:
- @JustinCase0110
That game against Bayern must have been an electrifying match - full of drama. I bet your heart was racing by the end.
You must be so far ahead of Celtic that they might as well give you the trophy now. I see Parrott has hit a hat-trick, too. You FIFA'd Bayern! Unbelievable win and one that will be in the history books for how you held on until the end.
Man City looks like the hardest draw again, if you beat them then your could be the season to win it all.
