Rangers Banter Archive June 17 2011

17 Jun 2011 23:54:38
I posted here around 4 weeks ago telling you that I heard inside whispers that Gordon Smith was going to become the new chairman at Rangers, and I got an overwhlming unbelievable, lol

.... Well he has just been named as Director of Football at Ibrox. There was some substance in what I was hearing. Do I get a gold star?

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13818028.stm

BIG BOABY STRIKES AGAIN

{Ed010's Note -Big Boaby, your giving your age away their big man. A gold star is it ?

Well done big boabby.but we would all be happier if you could leak the messi to rangers rumor. Airdrie bear.

To be fair boaby, if i'm not mistaken this is'nt your first time being "spot on" is it!?
Good call!

namba!

17 Jun 2011 23:04:36
Not a rumour as such but after reading the interview with Whyte (taken from official website) on the banter page I was just wondering if now, with Smith back in, will we start tying up loose ends with transfers and get a couple new boys on the books!? Conway is a must for me, Rate him massively and if we lose out now I'll be gutted. He is what we have missed for a while, a ticking time bomb on the left of midfield. Bring it on Lemon!

17 Jun 2011 22:26:43
RANGERS owner Craig Whyte has announced two keynote appointments with Gordon Smith and Ali Russell joining the club in major roles.

Former Rangers treble-winning star Smith is becoming the Director of Football while Russell is the new Director of Operations and Commercial Activity.

Whyte has moved swiftly to bring in people he feels will be huge assets to Rangers as he strives to build upon the fantastic Championship success of last season.

Smith, of course, was chief executive of the SFA and has a sound knowledge of the game in Scotland and in Europe while Russell recently worked for Queen's Park Rangers in England.

Seventies star Smith will be based at Murray Park and will be responsible for the scouting system as well as transfer dealings while also overseeing the operation at the academy.

Russell will be based at Ibrox and will run the operation from there looking to build the commercial vitality of the club.

Speaking exclusively to the official web site Whyte said: "I'm delighted that Gordon and Ali are with us and I think they will be key appointments for us.

"Gordon has a wealth of experience in football administration from his role with the SFA and his contacts in UEFA.

"He has a great Rangers background having been a key player in the 1970s for the club and I'm sure the fans will be delighted with his appointment.

"Gordon will be running things at Murray Park but he also has a good knowledge on the commercial side which is a great benefit.

"He will be working with the scouting set-up and also on transfers.

"Ali did a great job at QPR and he will be working with the management team we have at Ibrox.

"Due to my many business commitments I am unable to work at Rangers every day so Ali will be carrying out that aspect of things."

17 Jun 2011 21:59:24
hi ed can you or anyone update me on the tomer hemed deal?

{Ed010's Note -Hemed has met with Ally and is away to consider the offer and will give his answer next week.

17 Jun 2011 21:47:17
Does anyone know if Whyte plans to fill in the corners (where the screens are) to make Ibrox more of a bowl? Would add to the atmosphere although realistically we've struggled to fill the stadium as it is! Would look good though!

Although Whyte has pledged some cash into Ibrox for stadium update/refurbishment I think it will be mainly on small subtle things like making sure we don't have an embarrassing repeat of the call of in the winter for "frozen pipes" basically. As a youth player who recently played on the all weather surface behind Ibrox but used the stadium to change as part of the Cup Final I don't think much needs done on the face of the changing rooms etc, top notch facilities as expected and the stadium tour was amazing. Pity the "bad guys" haven't got a stadium still steeped in history and tradition to go to every weekend. WATP

I think maintenance to the existing structure will be his priority in terms of the stadium.

17 Jun 2011 21:46:43
a friend of mine is friendly with Steve Rowley who is the chief scout at arsenal. according to this friend the guy will be in germany over the next few weeks and will try to get a look at jamie ness while rangers are over. there will be no bid just now just to track him i think.

Would be easier for him to watch Ness in Scotland in a proper competitive game. There will be many occasions next season when Rangers and Arsenal play on different days.

17 Jun 2011 21:35:16
Sorry if im wrong but havnt 2 spainish sides put bids in for hamed and are both willing 2 pay DOUBLE the wages so all we have 2 count on is the champions league? have i missed something?

He rejected these offers did he not?

I think Hemed will come to Rangers, yes seems like we're facing competition but he has himself stated his desire to play for the great Glasgow Rangers. If we offer him a decent wage instead of just trying to underestimate him then the champions will be his destination. Let's hope we are not undone by a couple of grand, seemed to happen afew times with some great possible signings (Chris Eagles) springs to mind.

Yes you missed the whole something it is all CONJECTURE.

Espanol have made an offer i beleive!

To be honest if u had the choise. Would u not rather play in the champions league nearly every season and be prob guarenteed trophies every season. I know money talks but success is better in my opinion.
J J

Your influenced by your support of Rangers. Getting knocked out of the Champions League at the group stages and playing in what is viewed as a Mickey Mouse league is less appealing than higher wages and living in a warmer country.

17 Jun 2011 20:55:44
if westham can afford to sign nolan from newcastle do you not think he would have been a good one for us. surley cl football and some trophies would be better than league 1 football> also is vaughn from blackpool not going to sign.

Nolan went for the manager that reason only he is best mates with big sam

I Think U'll Find West Ham Utd Are A Championship Club Not League 1, But I Think U Made A Valid Point Although West Ham Are Favourites To Win The Championship Which Means He Will Be Playing In EPL The Following Season

Well Done Sam U got Urself A Damn Gud Player There

Bluenose 1873

West ham can still offer monster wages even in the championship!

17 Jun 2011 20:19:26
Big Rangers fan and every transfer window for years this site has been addictive, love the banter also, I don't have any rumours as such but just want to say well done, I can't imagine the work that goes into this and the unpaid man hours that are dedicated (or should I say medicated) to keep the site operational and constantly updated
All the moaners and the complainers should button it, don't you have a wee donation box that would help keep the site moving, not a lot of cash but if everyone donated even 50p through say paypal.
WIZARD {Ed001's Note - a lot keep suggesting that, when the site was losing money we put one up, but nowadays the sites pay for themselves and I am working on getting more advertising in. I would rather advertisers paid than users!}

If you just click on one of the adverts at the top of the screen this will gen money for the site.
I do it with every free site i go on it's what pays to run it.

Club Deck Loyal.

17 Jun 2011 20:18:26
Not a rumour or gossip or anything like that. Just wanted to say that Steven Naismith was at Hamilton Palace Sports Grounnds earlier this evening to present certificates to the kids of Blantyre Boys Club and he was an absolute credit to Rangers. He watched the boys (ages 6-8) train, participated in training, took questions from the kids and us coaches, posed for photographs, signed autographs and couldn't have been nicer. All the kids, and us coaches, a good percentage of us Celtic fans, were delighted with him turning up and taking such an active part. A truly good guy, great player and, like I say, a credit to the club.

Mickbhoy

It's refreshing to hear of an old firm player putting something back into the game especially with the future generation of stars, and even more so that a fan from the other side has taken the time to compliment Naisy for it. Its not often I say it but Mickbhoy YOU are a credit to your own club.
Gwak1873

That's a nice thing to say mate, thank you. I also sent an e-mail to the official Rangers website in the feedback section. Was nice to hear him talk to the kids. One of them was really shy so I gave him a question to ask Steven, to ask him who his heroes were growing up. He replied tht it was Ally McCoist, Brian Laudrup and Gazza and that he still gets a kick from watching footage of them. Also he spoke so highly of Davie Weir and of what an influence he is at Rangers. Like I say, a genuine guy and I truly wish him all the best.

Mickbhoy 1st it was the Rangers Banter page now it's the feedback section of the official Rangers website, just admit it you are a closet Rangers fan!
Gwak1873

Lol!! Must admit that when younger my fav player was Mo Johnston and still liked him when he went to Rangers! The stick i got for that one!! Am a Celtic fan, but am one of those who dont hate any clubs (except Hearts and Motherwell!!). Even support Rangers, well sort of, when they are in Europe as a Scottish club, though must admit that when they went on the UEFA cup run couple years back I sort of stopped once you guys got to the semi-final, thinking, ok, u have done Scotland proud but thats far enough, dont want u winning the bloody thing!! lol.

17 Jun 2011 19:17:56
why on earth is it taking a week for hemed to consider a move to the mighty gers?!!! who does he think he is! espanol or rangers i mean come on!! without having my blue tinted glasses on, i wud have my signature on the dotted line before u cud say boo!! i dont like players who fail to realise what a great club we are! specially when thay cum from pishier leagues lol

Unfortunatly money talks in football now of days

And the choice of living in Glasgow or Barcelona... I know where I'd rather live, and it's not the cold, wet place.

He only got a contract offer yesterday and was advised by McCoist himself to think about the offer over the weekend, so chill the f*** out. he has said how much he wants to play for the gers, especially under one of the best strikers in the business in McCoist. You have a short memory, it's a big gamble for any decent player coming to us nowadays. But am sure Super Ally has it all under control

17 Jun 2011 18:17:19
17 Jun 2011 16:19:52
Lennon to make a major signing that will shock Scottish football, talks in final stages. heard it from my girlfriend, she works in the ticket office and its going to be big.

Saw this on the runner's up site , guess the signing ?????????

Messi ... heard he always wanted to play for them.

Probably Kenny Miller!

George Bowie FACT.... watch this space

David bowie,

Ben johnson !!

17 Jun 2011 17:45:55
dont care if your cousin is Ally's friend, a deals not done till its signed.

Wee ally doesnt have any friends, untill now maybe

Ally is one of the most loved, respected and popular men in European football!!

17 Jun 2011 17:25:19
Most of the comments on here are pure speculation. Someone posted a few days ago that nothing will happen until the window lifts not strictly true but prudent managers wait and see. The Bosmans or frees are Conway Hamed and Danns. 2 of them I am told are already agreed.The obvious Cuellar link is not a priority of Ally although he likes him .Once Whittaker signs a fresh contact look for the loan signings at defence or Cuellar.The rest - the big stuff will not be until mid July at the earliest - so Fellow Bears relax and enjoy our rivals trying to sign a team of midfielders. Yorkie Lad

What midfielders would that be?

Apart from the eight theve got they are allegedly trying to get Hamed and Danns from Gers and eremenko plus a few others. Hope it all works out for Lennon and his new 1- 1 -8 -1 system PS Jimmy bullard is back up at Tic for a trial in July - coincides with Scottish Open Golf

17 Jun 2011 16:05:59
Hemed's representatives have agreed on terms for the move to rangers. It is believed they have agreed a deal in principal and now hemed will try to acquire a polish passport

Evening times

17 Jun 2011 14:45:13
Any news on the paraguayan midfielder Marcelo Estigarribia from Le Mans? i heard his name rumoured at the same time as Neil Danns, but Danns has been publicised more in the press. Have Rangers dropped their interests Ed?

{Ed010's Note - My understanding is that although Marcelo Estigarribia is a Le Mans player, he is currently on loan at Newell's Old Boys in Argentina. His loan period expires with them on 30th June, when he'll return to Le Mans for the final year of his contract. Having said that the Le Mans director has publicly stated that if Rangers are genuinely interested, then they (Le Mans) will not be hard to deal with.

17 Jun 2011 14:08:11
REF : Tomer Hemed

I have read in a few different stories that he already has a Polish Passport so this shouldn't hold things up.

{Ed010's Note -Please remember and reference your post so others can follow your thoughts. I have done it on this occasion. Thanks Ed10

17 Jun 2011 13:30:17
RANGERS are ready to nail down the long-term futures of Allan McGregor, Steven Whittaker and Steven Davis and the Ibrox club hope the move will ward off any big-money bids to tempt the trio away.

Keeper McGregor, left, has two years left on his current deal while Whittaker and Davis are both entering the final years of their contracts.

Source: Glasgow Evening Times.

Cuboid - WATP

17 Jun 2011 12:54:07
6.30pm on the 17th of June, It's the 17th of June and it's only 12.53 lol.

Craig Conway should sign though cracking player and would fit into a great attacking set-up for Rangers nicely!

Conway can be just what we need , target man laffs heading down so jelevic can finish off.attack from both sides davis and jig central . we have good wide boys ie wylde , maybee weiss back the days of cooper / laudrup back again

17 Jun 2011 12:37:12
Re Conway entering Ibrox at 6:30pm on the 17th of June! As it is currently 12:34pm on the 17th of June I must admit I am impressed with your friends vision. I think I'll pop along to Ibrox tonight for an autograph! First though can you ask your friend what the Euromillions numbers are tonight! :-)

G

17 Jun 2011 12:27:12
Carlos Cuellar will not return to Rangers because new Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish will not sell him. He will, however, sell Richard Dunne.

A agree mcleish prob try to buy some other ex gers players too or current 1s

17 Jun 2011 11:19:05
I'm a really frustrated bear!!! All this talk from McCoist being keen on this player and keen on that player yet nothing whatsoever has materialised?? He should be straight into Whytes office and saying 'Look i need fresh faces!!! I want Danns, Conway and Hemed who won't cost a penny on transfer funds and i want them in now to start gelling with the squad!!'. Everytime i pick up a paper or read websites its the same old story!!! Get in and get these players before they are snapped up by someone else!! Don't really know what the hold up is at all?? There must be alot more to all this than meets the eye!!! Saying all that we would more than likely win 4iar with the same squad!! The bottle merchants would simply bottle it again! WATP!!

Totally agree mate and I hear that McCoist has gone oof for a family holiday which I find amazing...come on Coisty get these guys signde and sealed although I assume the hold ups are due to Gers offering peanuts and not budging!!

Why oh why are we offering peanuts when we aren't paying a transfer fee?? Doesn't make any sense at all?? We need players desperatley!!

17 Jun 2011 10:08:22
right all u gers fans if you want to put the question of is hemed any good to bed, go to you tube type the boys name im and check out the 11 min vid of all his goals last season. the boy looks a smashing player and has got a good touch and finnish on him. gers need strikers hemed for free is a good one.

Watched the video last week and gota say the boy is a bargain on a free transfer for us. looks a decent bit of business if we can finally get it completed - whyte and mccoist need to get the finger out

17 Jun 2011 10:04:06
Saw this on the main rumours page last night:

"Torres to Rangers on loan until January to rediscover his form. Chelsea are willing to pay his wages as long as he gets his confidence back to help them win trophies in the new year. The one drawback for Rangers is that he won't be allowed to play in the Champions League so he's not cup-tied.

This could be a great deal for both clubs as he could help Rangers get off to a great start to the season and then return to Chelsea with confidence sky-high. He could end up with a league winners' medal in two countries in one season!"

Lmfao......really.....really......really

NO WAY IT WILL HAPPEN
IF IT DOSE ILL EAT MA OWN s**t

torres at rangers would be amazing but lets be realistic not gona happen u must be a celtic fan taking the piss or a very deluded rangers fan

4in a row come :)

Can I get some of what your smokin please!!!!?

Ridiculous

There is no way this would ever in my wettest of dreams happen lol. . . Would be absolutely gobsmaking if it did, but . . no chance !!!!

Pass the douchie to left hand side :D torres get real why dont you just say ronaldo wants to come to rangers to be the first player to score 1000 goals in a season

Wud luv it but it wud never happen

17 Jun 2011 10:01:08
smith is signing for leeds

mcgregor £4m villa

hemed in free

people need to understand £5m a year into the team includes wages, thus you must sell to buy!!!!!!!!!!

City fan

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For a start McGregor is worth double your above valuation so no way he will go for £4 mill plus he wants to stay, and how do you know how much money is available to spend and whats its to be used for ??????? nobody up here knows so dont think you will mate.

Possibly £4 million plus Cuellar? Remember fellow Gers McGregor only has a year left on his contract so we won't get what he is really worth unless we extend his contract.

GovanFR

GovanFR, McGregor's got 2 years left on his contract. So your valuation is incorrect.


Bobby

17 Jun 2011 06:23:16
people need to understand £5m a year into the team includes wages, thus you must sell to buy!!!!!!!!!!

City fan

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And you, good sir, must understand that we are not all ignorant and/or stupid and that the vast majority of us with any common sense whom follow our beloved club will be well aware of the financial situation as ambiguous as it may currently be.

We know it includes wages, hence the pessimism of so many Bears.

Mate 5 million on players and 5 mill on wages!! that's about 5 players on 20k per week. This was the sticking point remember when the board wanted more invested in the first season. Now this is just my opion based on facts stated by the board. Not just made up crap from the above guy's.

c-bear85

17 Jun 2011 04:19:27
People talk rubbish if Conway failed a medical with Rangers how could he be on the brink of signing elsewhere, all clubs have Medicals. Also Alex McLeish has apparently said he won't sell Cuellar because he's the best defender at Villa (Scottish Sun) had a feeling that would be reported. McLeish always seems to want Rangers' best players and won't sell to Rangers, he can f******. Keep Bougie and sign Bartley we'll be fine. Here we go 4-iar. Watp.

Hartson failed his wi rangers & celic got him!!!!!!! turned out to be a good bit o business.

17 Jun 2011 02:38:49
why would McArthur take a drop in wages to come back and play in a poor league, Rangers will sign players but most will be free's and pass by sell date's.

Super Aly

'pass by sell dates' congratulations, i honestly dont think those words have been used together like that before, ever.hang in there sunshine, your f***ing special.

LOL -anyone for the special bus? what a spangle!

PMSFL he cant even spell his name right
Super Aly ????? lol
Club Deck Loyal.

17 Jun 2011 00:43:03
Rangers won't get Carlos Cuellar now because McLeish won't sell him

16 Jun 2011 23:53:35
Rangers to sign goal keeper Alex smithies from Huddersfield as back up for Alan mcgregor

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why when we have alexander more made up BS


smithies is a good young keeper! alexander may be as goood or better ! but is gettin old :)

so ur saying u just made it up coz u think he is a good young keeper an not that ally does jog on pal

So far in this transfer window Rangers have already signed a young keeper from Linfield(bought same time as the twin defenders from Man City). It was qouted that he was "one for the future". On top of Neil Alexander and Grant Adam, Wayne Drummond and Gary Inglis, Id say were covered for now and the future

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The boy we bought from linfield is Josh Robinson and he is a centre back not a goalkeeper. Wayne Drummond was released by rangers. So there may be a chance we are looking at Alex smithies but I do not know. Do we have enough cover?