SPFL Posts 3

28 Mar 2026 18:09:26
Classic Clarke!

A friendly and he can't go for it or make any significant changes.
No changes
No new players from the start
Same old p! sh!

Sack him now for me. Let him go to Celtic.

29 Mar 2026 10:29:06
He's just not that kind of manager and we know it. He had to give Gunn minutes as he's not playing for his club, Patterson also, but he hasn't played much for Everton and Conway hasn't played much for Scotland. At least Curtis got a first run out. Would've thought Mccrorrie would have been on instead of Ralston and the likes of Miller given some minutes.



Having forked out many thousands of £'s to go to the Haiti game, that wasn't the kind of performance that fills me with any confidence. With Doak not available up front, we really lack any real creative spark.

Expect the midweek game will be a different starting 11.

27 Mar 2026 22:38:29
Hi,

The way the Celtic fans/GB have treated the board/money men is just unbelievable, the money the board etc have had in fines alone is huge over the years, and have continually warned them to stop!

The board can not just give in to them, the fans need to behave better to help the situation.

When fans destroy property etc the clubs pay up to put things right, show respect to receive it.

Yes our fans are not much better, and have been similar for as long as I can remember!

The longer their problem continues, the better for us.

28 Mar 2026 07:32:39
We have the same problem, and it was ongoing for a while previously, seemed to quieten a bit, then blotted their copybook going on the pitch by taking the bait. Both as bad as each other, no middle ground.

28 Mar 2026 08:21:50
If you just change Celtic for us and UB for GB, you could actually put your post on the Celtic rumours site. That is how close the two sets are.

28 Mar 2026 08:24:29
Correct. 👍

27 Mar 2026 14:57:27
On the Celtic topic. What vile fans at times. Fans happy when winning then constantly having a go at the board when not. Even their messia oniel was getting shouted at to get to fck. Look at lawlell who had to give up his position over family safety concerns.

What a toxic bunch of fans and with behaviour like that what board members are actually happy getting that abuse and as for attracting a top class manager with fan behaviour then good luck with that 1 lol 🔴⚪️🔵 all the way.

27 Mar 2026 16:26:28
Davie, did you not see our team bus being attacked after a game; did you not hear about and see our last manager being smuggled from a game. How about the two top executives at the club being verbally abused in an airport.

I think all that was done by Rangers fans. Is there any difference in those sort of behaviours or was it acceptable by using Russell Martin as an excuse

Sorry, but two ends of the same s***** stick at times. 🤷

27 Mar 2026 17:13:55
At the end of the day, the Tims want it easy, competition doesn't work for them.

27 Mar 2026 18:39:18
Was our bus attacked, thought fans stood in front of it waiting on manager, don't think the bus was trying to move either, to be fair, as it was not full. Could be wrong.

27 Mar 2026 19:05:59
Coopers possibly correct, but the Celtic fans were just standing behind the police/steward cordon shouting.

Stories at time for our fans:

The supporters' presence had meant the players were forced to be kept inside the ground for almost half an hour, effectively trapped inside the tunnel.



When the players did emerge, they were met with a barrage of abuse.

But carry on giving excuses and things never change. 🤷

28 Mar 2026 04:48:25
So fans shouted at players, Angus. I've been going from the John Grieg era and the Rangers support have never been shy at shouting at players and manager.

28 Mar 2026 05:15:55
Our behaviour wasn't great, not making excuses, but we did not attack the bus.

28 Mar 2026 08:28:31
So they stopped the bus from leaving. The players were trapped in the changing room for 30 minutes and you are all choosing to pick on the semantics of it.

So what about the verbal attacks at the airport. What about the ex manager being smuggled out the stadium as they couldn't guarantee his safety.

Lawell resigned as well just because of verbal and social media threats. So where is the difference.

Recent picture someone put up was fans standing shouting and threatening behind a cordon.

So where is the difference there.

If you are happy with any of that behaviour and willing to condone it then carry on.

John Greig possibly was shouted abuse at but I can't remember a Rangers team bus being delayed leaving as the police were unsure they could keep them safe. So the threat was there.

Just carry on though excusing poor fan behaviour above the normal fans shouts at players in the stadium.

28 Mar 2026 08:30:38
I think what happened if I am informed correctly was the fans said if Martin got on the bus it was getting smashed. We didn't touch the bus as he didn't get on it.

Celtic on the other hand are too used to winning for nearly 20 plus years that they now know nothing else.

The younger fans are the ones who are at the forefront of all the protests and banners and the unrestful behaviour aimed at their board.

If we become a dominant force for the majority of a 10 year period then it changes again expect our fans to do the same.

It's like all aspects of life it works in cycles.

28 Mar 2026 08:59:21
My argument was the bus was not attacked, why just add to a story when it didn't happen. If police arrest any fan in stadium or for violence outside the stadium, then ban them for life, but this crusade against young men who have done more for our club than most fans is getting boring.

28 Mar 2026 09:58:06
Young men, are u talking about the UB, the same mob that cost the club thousands, get threatened with section closures which would affect other fans and club revenue, which they have done repeatedly, and to top things off invade the pitch on a pretence, we're protecting our club, knuckle draggers nothing more who continually ignore the clubs requests, aye, done more, to embarrass the club more.

28 Mar 2026 12:38:06
Yeah, the same ones that put thousands into displays, that have made song books and actually last ones out stadium, the same ones that kept young people interested in going to games when we were in lower divisions playing no better than junior football.

Rangers supporters have had a reputation for generations, and, like others past and present, if they get arrested then ban for life, pretty simple.

28 Mar 2026 13:04:44
So ignore their bad behaviour, because they put up a tifo n spend money, plenty of fans put a lot into our club, so because they do that that gives them the right to ignore the costs to the club or other fans, or the club's requests to behave, you're coming across as an apologist for their behaviour. Carry on. That's why things won't change.

28 Mar 2026 13:28:33
Stevie, put up "Rangers bus blocked the sun" into Google and there is a video of it. I saw it at the time, so wanted to remind myself on it. Young neds in masks and hoods up were trying to stand right behind the bus to stop it leaving. Police and police horses had to hold back and push back fans to prevent them getting to the bus. When the bus did its 3 point turn, the police and the young neds were scuffling with the police as they were trying to get to the bus. It only didn't get worse due to Police presence, not because the neds didn't want to.

They may not have attacked it, but possibly as Police weren't allowing them to.

So semantics, as I say, and you make a habit of it, so it seems.

So are we saying the getting a big banner printed, singing sectarian songs, and leaving last, is being claimed to have done more for our club? Some of those displays and most of those songs have got us countless fines. Them standing in exits have got us countless fines. So I would suggest they have done more damage than good. Does staying till the end cost more for a ticket than the fans who leave early?

But we know where your loyalties obviously lie, so not worth discussing any more.

28 Mar 2026 13:38:24
Stevie, huge apologies to you as not all of my last post was aimed at you. Just the part about seeing the bus video was. The rest of it was aimed at Coopers and thought the text may make that more obvious.

It sounds as if it is all aimed at you and it isnt.

So once agin my huge apologies for even making it seem like it was you.

28 Mar 2026 21:35:51
How many times do I have to say if supporters lifted in and around stadium banned for life, there is a reason the chairman does not ban the UBs in mass and most supporters want them in the stadium home and away.

28 Mar 2026 22:16:25
Angus, I was going to write to u there and say I think u have misread a post, mate. lol

No worries at all, it happens. I did it just 2 weeks ago to Storm and he was souked about it too.

I'm not sticking up for them btw.

They were bang out of order that day 💯 in the wrong.
I was only putting across what I thought was the case regarding Martin and the bus, not defending them like I did do with the pitch invasion.

28 Mar 2026 22:19:31
Coopers, most supporters don't want them there so that isn't true. However, I can't be 100% either as I don't know most supporters. There was the stadium booing last time the UBs held their walk out protest, which is what I base my opinion on though.

I think they don't get lifted as Police don't play the active part they should do in the ground. Club and stewards are in charge in stadium, and they have no powers to lift and ban, but even if they did, I doubt they would act at all.



I do agree that the club needs to do more and take action against the fans who break the law, but I think this is down to the risk of upsetting the fan funding element.

It needs something to happen to move that line and I suspect it will be a stand closure from UEFA eventually, which will shift fan opinion; and perhaps even the clubs as it will hit their pocket.

29 Mar 2026 11:14:05
Cheers, Stevie, and appreciate your understanding. I also knew you weren't defending, but the video shows what they did. Doesn't look the worst like the game the other week, but still shows they weren't just standing around as some are trying to claim.



So, busy typing my view, I didn't break the post well. Didn't want to have 2 in a row either, but think I will now have done that. 🙈

30 Mar 2026 07:53:44
Just to note, Angus, on your reply. I condemn the UB on their behaviour, as much delight they bring, they also bring demise. As I've said before, every fine club gets from UB behaviour just add it onto their season ticket price. Club knows who they are. Simples.

25 Mar 2026 18:38:30
Interesting from cavanagh, the club will not be bringing in a new sporting director.

26 Mar 2026 10:56:24
Apparently we can't afford one 😂, btw, I'd rather be Gullable than a Denier.

27 Mar 2026 18:13:30
What's tights got to do with it 😂

27 Mar 2026 18:44:37
Still cross dressing at the weekend Angus😉🤣

27 Mar 2026 22:21:19
And Wednesdays, Fork. 😉 I wouldn't say I was cross, though, just a bit miffed. But my spelling isn't great. 😂

28 Mar 2026 07:34:20
Nice to see you own it, sista. 👍😳🤣

23 Mar 2026 15:20:50
Hi

With all the troubles at Celtic, with their fans, GB, board, manager, and players not good enough etc, what new players would they attract under those circumstances, unless they splash the cash!

Wither we win the league or not, if we can shift some players and get the right players in, we could steel a march on Celtic next season and maybe further!

Thoughts?

23 Mar 2026 16:22:42
Heard a rumour the Mexican Dud and the big forward have been binned.

23 Mar 2026 16:36:20
I'm not sure the trouble would affect that many players who would come to Celtic. Not having a chance of the Champions League might.

23 Mar 2026 17:44:15
Sons of Struth, I had a look on their site last night. If the post on their site is true, then both deserved to be binned, imho.

23 Mar 2026 18:27:35
MO'N said Cvancara had been sick all week but trained on Friday, where he was seen. But wasn't fit enough to feature on Sunday against Utd. Given the sickness bug around our team as well, that isn't too hard to believe

Araujo injured and back at Bournemouth with Ryan Christie saying he has seen him there and how Araujo said he loved Glasgow.



Both should be back according to 'official' reports after international break so only time will tell.

Stories online about board cancelling loans after they were seen out after cup game - another attempt to stir up that fan ill-feeling towards board. 🤷

23 Mar 2026 19:00:01
Angus, it's funny though it was posted on the Celtic site, by a regular poster.

23 Mar 2026 19:00:32
Angus, it could rubbish. Time will tell.

23 Mar 2026 20:12:21
Fraser and Struth, time will tell. I was just interested in what was online from other sources, just rot see chances on truth.

Fraser, it may be true, but why were they not sent back immediately after the cup game and not after almost 2 weeks? As I say, time will tell.

Just seems a bit off if board were as livid as they are said to be. Now if it was Keith Jackson I might change my mind. 😂😂🙈

24 Mar 2026 04:55:43
I'm just enjoying the state they got themselves in. You just can't go selling your best players and replacing them with players with far less quality. Rangers are a step in front right now, some turnover required at Celtic, where we'll be adding a few quality players in the summer, and they're needing a dozen.



Different subject. Watching some French players joining up with the squad, what are some of them wearing, hideous.

24 Mar 2026 15:09:01
Celtic have a huge rebuild come the summer, and hopefully we are champions and adding a few top starters. Can see a meltdown incoming in the East End which could last months.

24 Mar 2026 15:45:28
Correct, Cooper, why we're a step in front, and hopefully champions, let's see how all the players they sign will take to settle.

24 Mar 2026 18:40:45
Problem is, we said that the last time before they got Ange and how did that end up. Firstly, let's win the league; if they do, then there will be an implosion on here and wider, more than likely as both fan bases are the same when it comes to that.

Look how we are when we draw a game fgs.

Concentrate on what we do and we will get better. We can't influence what they do. 🤷

24 Mar 2026 19:57:38
That's very true, Angus.

We will need a big turnover of players as well, but not on same scale as them.

Right back x 1 maybe 2.
Left back x1.
Centre half x 2, at least.
A number 6 x 1.
Raskin and Dio replaced, maybe.

Moore replaced another winger x 1 at least, a number.

1 striker at least.

24 Mar 2026 20:32:30
Storm, I agree, but not sure how we manage that if it is true about Rohl wanting 21-22 of a squad plus 6-8 academy players, that might be more long term.

So, do we get a LHC who can also cover LB and similar, with one of the RB/RCB choices. I think the number 6 is the one I am most looking forward to.

Does Curtis coming back not replace Moore, possibly, but still might need a LW/RW combo.



Depends on who leaves, as you say. A MF who runs beyond our strikers would be what we need if we play like we are this season, though, so add that in.

Going to stay well away from strikers though. 😉

But if we go for players who can cover a few positions, it might not be as many as you think. So replacing some of those who leave really just? Apart from number 6.

24 Mar 2026 21:00:16
A striker that scores goals would be needed surely. 🤔 👍

25 Mar 2026 08:24:20
Fork, I agree, but not getting into that again. Will say, though, that we either need a change of tactics to get the ones we have into scoring positions more often, or if it isn't the tactics one who can do it anyway.

25 Mar 2026 08:35:57
Said it many times, we could have Haaland up top, we don't supply him, he wouldn't score nearly the same as he does now.

25 Mar 2026 09:50:50
Agreed, Angus. 👍

26 Mar 2026 16:40:51
Angus, has Rohl said that about 22 players in interviews etc? Only reason I'm asking, as I had never heard it. Also, we don't have 6/7/8 players from below, so I agree that would be more long term.

27 Mar 2026 08:37:17
Storm, it was said on here by one of those itk. I can't find anything on him saying exactly that, but he does mention a few times that he prefers "quality over quantity," and targeting specific player profiles rather than a large, bloated squad.

He has also spoken as well on how he sees a thinner senior squad as a deliberate way to "afford opportunities for academy players to form the depth."

So not explicit, I guess, but he does seem to make comments which support what that itk was saying.

It may possibly be that this is more a longer-term target, though.

Also, with European quota of 17 overseas + 8 homegrown, which we never manage, is 5 an easier number for us to find?

27 Mar 2026 09:57:46
Angus, Rohl did say of having a squad of 22/24 players in an interview now more than a month ago, mate.

27 Mar 2026 10:02:00
No more.

27 Mar 2026 14:52:04
Fact that they're going to have a new management team, tactics etc. when we're settled should steal a march on them.

27 Mar 2026 19:36:55
100% correct, Davie. However, remember players don't need time to settle. 😂😂

22 Mar 2026 22:04:47
Hi,

I can not believe the number of so called Celtic fans that have gave up on the league after today!

Enjoyed watching Rangers dismantle Aberdeen on Saturday and hope this is the start of something good, can we win this league, hope so.

We outplayed Celtic in the last two games and it may come down to beating them at Celtic park.

Hearts are still the favorites, but the pressure of winning the league, may be their down fall.

22 Mar 2026 23:41:02
Correct, Holeinhole. Very unfortunate not winning both the games, but that cup game was the most one side game in his fixtures for years. It's not far from a couple of years since we last lost against them in the league. That cup game was easier than that game yesterday.

Only problem was we couldn't take our chances. But I'm so confident of us winning three games on the trot at Celtic Park. Bang average side, mate. Hopefully Falkirk makes the Scottish Cup final. I'd be going and watching them win the Scottish Cup for the first time in 60 odd years.

22 Mar 2026 23:56:33
Miovski starts for them, had that McGowan saying they had the best squad, he wouldn't get on our bench.

23 Mar 2026 07:51:22
When McGowan said no one could touch them, he meant nobody would want to touch them.

23 Mar 2026 08:16:31
Kaiser, he said they had the best squad in the country, that coming from a man that wouldn't get on our bench.

23 Mar 2026 08:24:24
A few good results for them, though, and they will be back onside. It wasn't that long ago on here that a good number were saying the league was over for us.

In fact, does it not happen after every draw. 😉

I hope we win the league, but if Hearts don't do it now, with the mess both sides of Of are in, then they never will.

23 Mar 2026 09:23:52
Win all our games, we win the league. If Dr & the team want success, that's what they must do. I agree with above comments, that lot are a bang average side. If our squad has any metal, they won't want to finish below that lot.

23 Mar 2026 09:31:51
Win against Hearts, draw with Celtic, beat the rest, it's our league, easy. 😁

23 Mar 2026 10:21:43
It feels a bit like a panel of England World Cup pundits in here: they spend all their time building the team up and insisting they'll go all the way, only to be the first to stick the boot in when things go wrong.



Honestly, we should just take it one game at a time and see where we end up. If we don't win, it's rarely just a case of "bottling it" or lacking the right mental attitude - there's usually more to it than just the team's mettle.

23 Mar 2026 10:48:49
Not getting me sticking any boot into progress, Angus, all I'm seeing at Rangers now is progress, mate, hopefully we win the league, but if we don't, success is only around the corner.

23 Mar 2026 11:45:40
Star, more a general observation than a dig at anyone. I prefer to take one game at a time and not get too excited or too down. I will start to think we will win if we are 4 points ahead before the last game. 😉

23 Mar 2026 12:02:02
One game at a time should be the only focus, Angus.

23 Mar 2026 13:05:11
Angus, at this stage of the season, they have to have a bit of fire and determination if they want to win the league. Nobody is sticking the boot in. It's meant for encouragement.

23 Mar 2026 14:24:38
Azul, do players really look at these forums? I'd imagine the backlash after a tough result would be pretty hard on their confidence if they did. I don't think it's a matter of "bottling it", but we are a bit short on players who have been through a title race before.

Passion is important, but a little more composure. So just staying calm and trusting our style of play might be what's missing; keep doing what got us here in the first place.

23 Mar 2026 17:48:49
Angus, I didn't suggest players look at these forums. I trust DR with what he's achieved so far. We've had bumps in the road so far, but hopefully there won't be anymore. I want nothing but success for DR and the team. All I'm saying is, I hope he gets them fired up for the remaining games.

It doesn't matter who we are playing. Every game will be a challenge. I don't think the players will bottle it at all. We just need to keep putting the ball in the back of the net. Let's hope we're all happy bears at the end of this season.

23 Mar 2026 18:32:06
Azul, I agree. Sorry, chat was about fans giving up on title and I had used our fans on here doing the same and now we were winning that attitude had changed. So, when you commented it was about encouragement. Here was where I was thinking about.

Re fired up, I would expect them to be anyway, but get your point.

I still think it is the team who don't get caught up in the anxiety (where it is 0-0 after 20 minutes) and who don't react to that by being nervous who will win the title. So, having the bottle to an extent, I suppose (he says, arguing against himself, saying it isn't about bottling it. 😂).

22 Mar 2026 21:43:54
Well my biased opinion tells me Norway have just released the best kit for the world cup.

Absolutely beautiful showing the pride we have in our nations flag, our history and our Kingdom.

Hopefully the kit that is adorned when Erling Braut Haaland fires us to an unprecedented world cup 😉

I do hope Scotland make a good showing, you guys deserve something to cheer.

22 Mar 2026 23:30:18
Aphelion, Norway, I see as dark horse, mate, that must be the best Norwegian squad ever.
Maybe quarters or semi, you just never know. Hopefully Scotland get out the group, that would be an achievement itself.

23 Mar 2026 08:16:10
I liked your last kit more. Home top does look good, but did they run out of ideas for the 2nd and 3rd tops after just slapping on the flag for the 1st. Did the printer run out of ink, or did the designer forget his deadline, so sent in 2 blank templates? 😜🤣

23 Mar 2026 08:25:27
They have a better chance now that Schmeichel is injured and won't be there. 😂😂😂😂 🎣

23 Mar 2026 08:38:32
Kaiser, 🤣🤣 Maybe so, I do like the black out design though, we had one at Brann a few years ago.

Yes, Angus, we are lucky Kasper is unavailable. 😉

23 Mar 2026 10:22:32
Aphe, thank you for remembering my faux pas on Schmeichel's nationality. 🙈

23 Mar 2026 11:13:30
Angus, it is unforgettable, my friend, as you are normally very tight with your knowledge. 🤣

23 Mar 2026 18:33:07
Correct, Aphe, although my wife does still constantly remind me of the only other time I was wrong. You would think 20 years was long enough to forget something like that. 😂😂