Yup I know that, but Arfield, come on, has to better options than him at that position. Not even that one change to be honest, just felt the whole performance was negative. I get that if they were playing a top side, but that wasn't a great Frankfurt team, and the times Rangers did show intent they looked like they could hurt them. Everything was flat, even the fans were quiet, bar a spell around the goal they didn't bring much energy to the game, especially considering their numbers. Again kudos for getting there but if I were a Rangers I'd feel disappointed in not going for it. I feel had GVB went for it from the off, it would have lifted the fans more.
Seen a fan posted this on social media about the atmosphere.
For a UEFA showcase final, in fact for any game, it was disgraceful - verging on downright dangerous, and without being over dramatic, life threatening!!
I’ve read some peoples comments on how ‘flat’ they felt the ‘Bears’ were in the stadium - well let me tell you from first hand experience what I think the issue was!!!
1. Most will have walked about 3 miles (at least) to the ground, in 30+ degrees heat.
2. Most arrived at the ground 3hrs prior to kickoff, as advised by UEFA and sat in the blistering sun.
3. We prepared ourself by buying water to keep us hydrated, only to have it confiscated by the Gestapo at the entrance.
4. On entry we tried to replace the confiscated fluids - but NOT 1 kiosk was opened - and the gormless steward’s couldn’t advise when they would open.
5. About an hour later we queued for over half an hour to use the ONE kiosk they did open (9000 fans mind!)
6. Once they eventually opened all the kiosks they very quickly ran out (you read that right, ran out) of water.
7. Fans resorted to drinking tap water from the toilets - until they turned the water off (yes you read that right too - they turned the water off)!!!
People (myself) included were actually uncomfortable with it all - so before people comment on the ‘lack of singing’ etc, just bare that in mind.
What I will tell you though is that we will be hydrated for Hampden on Saturday, so if you care to join us - we’ll raise the roof together.