Novo believes Glasgow final is a possibility for Rangers

goldenHuddlestone · 11-24-2006, 12:40 PM

Nacho Novo insists there is no reason why Rangers cannot progress all the way to the UEFA Cup final.

The Spanish striker maintained his goal-a-game scoring record in the group stages of the competition to inspire Rangers to a 2-2 draw in Auxerre last night.

He cancelled out Ireneusz Jelens opener, before Kris Boyd levelled the scoreline again after Daniel Niculae had restored Auxerres lead.

And the point was enough to guarantee Rangers a place in the last 32 of the competition.

The UEFA Cup final will be held in Glasgow and Novo, 27, believes it would be fitting if Rangers managed to claim a starring role at the showpiece.

"If we play together as a team like we did tonight and if we all work hard for each other for 90 minutes then there is every chance," he said.

"The final is at Hampden and it would be great to play in Glasgow in a European final. If we play with the passion we have then I would say: Why not?"

Jedi Knight · 11-24-2006, 12:49 PM

the sons of satan made really heavy work of what should have been a victory against an Auxerre side who are worse domestically than Rangers. Last nights game again highlighted the glaring lack of quality at the back for Rangers, especially at centre half.

squid · 11-24-2006, 06:04 PM

I have to say the level i have seen in the Uefa cup this year has been quite poor so you never know.

goldenHuddlestone · 11-24-2006, 06:05 PM

I personally think they might do it

theo kawala · 11-24-2006, 06:15 PM

Rangers have got players that are more devoted to the Uefa championship. Some of them have good experience and so does the manager.

squid · 11-24-2006, 06:19 PM

If they had to face someone like Spurs or Leverkuson they would get gubbed.

theo kawala · 11-25-2006, 08:11 AM

Blackburn vs Rangers would be exciting.

goldenHuddlestone · 11-25-2006, 10:47 AM

I dont agree with Leverkusen they were poor on Thursday

Jedi Knight · 11-26-2006, 10:07 PM

the only way Novo will see Hampden this season is to take the no 5 bus to Mount Florida, a 5 min walk and then he can look at Hampden all he wants

squid · 11-26-2006, 10:30 PM

nice one!, Novo could get into Hampden. He's short enough so someone would be able to skip through the turnstiles!

Jedi Knight · 11-28-2006, 08:18 PM

when the 3rd placed C/L teams drop into the uefa cup, the sons of satan will find the road to Hampden blocked!!!

theo kawala · 11-29-2006, 08:13 AM

Man U might win it.

goldenHuddlestone · 11-29-2006, 04:34 PM

Yeah I sometimes forget about the influx of Champions Leauge teams. Looks like that might be :

Werder Bremen
Lisbon
Bordeaux
Shaktar Donetsak
Steau Bucharest
Benefica
CSKA
Lille

theo kawala · 11-30-2006, 07:30 AM

Werder Bremen and Man U look good contenders or benfica.

Jedi Knight · 11-30-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theo kawala

Man U might win it.

Nice one Theo!!

theo kawala · 11-30-2006, 04:14 PM

What's so funny?

Jedi Knight · 11-30-2006, 04:18 PM

come on, i'm giving u credit here. By saying Man U might win the Uefa cup obviously means they won't qualify for the knockout stages of the C/L, ironic when u consider they were favourites to win the game now they might not make it. Your quip has now lost its oomph now i had to explain it. i obviously gave u too much credit for being witty .pity

theo kawala · 11-30-2006, 06:01 PM

Benfica may win it if they dont get through and now that they are going for the premiership they are not really concentrating on the champions league, if they were doing as bad as Arsenal or Liverpool they would be concentrating more on Europe than the premiership but now they are doing excellent in the premiership and they are fully commited to win the Premiership and not the champions league (as much)

Ripco · 12-08-2006, 09:03 PM

good experience and so does the manager. Its like pin the tale on the donkey. Can you point out this experience you talk of? If you inherit a good squad then most of the managers job has been done. If you get a bunch of donkeys and buy in a bus load of foreigners who would rather slap and tickle the opposition than tackle and hit shots, not much is going to happen. So to sort this he gets british loan deals on injured players who in all fairness can play but get sent home with the injurys they came with.

If the wood is already rotting there is no point trying to patch it up.

Ripco · 12-08-2006, 09:06 PM

Would be nice though to see Rangers in Hampden again. Wont have had that much fun since the 2002 cup final when Lovenkrands could kick his own arse but in fairness so did Bobo Balde (Hence the sore ribs and Lovenkrands turning into a bigger **** bag).

Jedi Knight · 12-11-2006, 02:17 PM

looking at the quality of the teams that've dropped into the Uefa cup and who are far better than any of the teams Rangers have met so far in the cup, the sons of satan have absolutely no chance of reaching the final. Semi's at best. the knockout stages should be really interesting

goldenHuddlestone · 12-11-2006, 08:22 PM

When is the draw

Jedi Knight · 12-12-2006, 11:31 AM

i think it's friday noon. c/l draw is same day at 11:00am

goldenHuddlestone · 12-12-2006, 06:25 PM

O you answered a post I made seconds ago in another thread

11-24-2006, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	Novo believes Glasgow final is a possibility for Rangers Nacho Novo insists there is no reason why Rangers cannot progress all the way to the UEFA Cup final. The Spanish striker maintained his goal-a-game scoring record in the group stages of the competition to inspire Rangers to a 2-2 draw in Auxerre last night. He cancelled out Ireneusz Jelens opener, before Kris Boyd levelled the scoreline again after Daniel Niculae had restored Auxerres lead. And the point was enough to guarantee Rangers a place in the last 32 of the competition. The UEFA Cup final will be held in Glasgow and Novo, 27, believes it would be fitting if Rangers managed to claim a starring role at the showpiece. "If we play together as a team like we did tonight and if we all work hard for each other for 90 minutes then there is every chance," he said. "The final is at Hampden and it would be great to play in Glasgow in a European final. If we play with the passion we have then I would say: Why not?"

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11-24-2006, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	the sons of satan made really heavy work of what should have been a victory against an Auxerre side who are worse domestically than Rangers. Last nights game again highlighted the glaring lack of quality at the back for Rangers, especially at centre half. The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

11-24-2006, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
theo kawala Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: england peterborough Posts: 3,152 vCash: 500	Rangers have got players that are more devoted to the Uefa championship. Some of them have good experience and so does the manager. MR VA VA VOOM HES THE BEST!! HES GONNA SCORE A THOUSAND GOALS WHEN HE STARTS EVERY GAME!!!

11-25-2006, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
theo kawala Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: england peterborough Posts: 3,152 vCash: 500	Blackburn vs Rangers would be exciting. MR VA VA VOOM HES THE BEST!! HES GONNA SCORE A THOUSAND GOALS WHEN HE STARTS EVERY GAME!!!

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11-24-2006, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
squid Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 768 vCash: 500	I have to say the level i have seen in the Uefa cup this year has been quite poor so you never know.

11-24-2006, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	I personally think they might do it

11-24-2006, 06:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
squid Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 768 vCash: 500	If they had to face someone like Spurs or Leverkuson they would get gubbed.

11-25-2006, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	I dont agree with Leverkusen they were poor on Thursday

11-26-2006, 10:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	the only way Novo will see Hampden this season is to take the no 5 bus to Mount Florida, a 5 min walk and then he can look at Hampden all he wants The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

11-26-2006, 10:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
squid Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 768 vCash: 500	nice one!, Novo could get into Hampden. He's short enough so someone would be able to skip through the turnstiles!

11-28-2006, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	when the 3rd placed C/L teams drop into the uefa cup, the sons of satan will find the road to Hampden blocked!!! The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

11-29-2006, 08:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
theo kawala Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: england peterborough Posts: 3,152 vCash: 500	Man U might win it. MR VA VA VOOM HES THE BEST!! HES GONNA SCORE A THOUSAND GOALS WHEN HE STARTS EVERY GAME!!!

11-29-2006, 04:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	Yeah I sometimes forget about the influx of Champions Leauge teams. Looks like that might be : Werder Bremen Lisbon Bordeaux Shaktar Donetsak Steau Bucharest Benefica CSKA Lille

11-30-2006, 07:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
theo kawala Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: england peterborough Posts: 3,152 vCash: 500	Werder Bremen and Man U look good contenders or benfica. MR VA VA VOOM HES THE BEST!! HES GONNA SCORE A THOUSAND GOALS WHEN HE STARTS EVERY GAME!!!

11-30-2006, 04:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
theo kawala Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: england peterborough Posts: 3,152 vCash: 500	What's so funny? MR VA VA VOOM HES THE BEST!! HES GONNA SCORE A THOUSAND GOALS WHEN HE STARTS EVERY GAME!!!

11-30-2006, 04:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	come on, i'm giving u credit here. By saying Man U might win the Uefa cup obviously means they won't qualify for the knockout stages of the C/L, ironic when u consider they were favourites to win the game now they might not make it. Your quip has now lost its oomph now i had to explain it. i obviously gave u too much credit for being witty .pity The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

11-30-2006, 06:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
theo kawala Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: england peterborough Posts: 3,152 vCash: 500	Benfica may win it if they dont get through and now that they are going for the premiership they are not really concentrating on the champions league, if they were doing as bad as Arsenal or Liverpool they would be concentrating more on Europe than the premiership but now they are doing excellent in the premiership and they are fully commited to win the Premiership and not the champions league (as much) MR VA VA VOOM HES THE BEST!! HES GONNA SCORE A THOUSAND GOALS WHEN HE STARTS EVERY GAME!!!

12-08-2006, 09:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ripco First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 46 vCash: 500	good experience and so does the manager. Its like pin the tale on the donkey. Can you point out this experience you talk of? If you inherit a good squad then most of the managers job has been done. If you get a bunch of donkeys and buy in a bus load of foreigners who would rather slap and tickle the opposition than tackle and hit shots, not much is going to happen. So to sort this he gets british loan deals on injured players who in all fairness can play but get sent home with the injurys they came with. If the wood is already rotting there is no point trying to patch it up.

12-08-2006, 09:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ripco First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 46 vCash: 500	Would be nice though to see Rangers in Hampden again. Wont have had that much fun since the 2002 cup final when Lovenkrands could kick his own arse but in fairness so did Bobo Balde (Hence the sore ribs and Lovenkrands turning into a bigger **** bag).

12-11-2006, 02:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	looking at the quality of the teams that've dropped into the Uefa cup and who are far better than any of the teams Rangers have met so far in the cup, the sons of satan have absolutely no chance of reaching the final. Semi's at best. the knockout stages should be really interesting The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

12-11-2006, 08:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	When is the draw

12-12-2006, 11:31 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	i think it's friday noon. c/l draw is same day at 11:00am The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

12-12-2006, 06:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	O you answered a post I made seconds ago in another thread