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10 May 2025 21:31:25
I am hearing Ex-players were confirming at a Helicopter Sunday dinner last night in Glasgow that Stevie G is returning. Our current manager Barry Ferguson was present at this along with Big Eck, Novo, Marvin, Ronald Waterreus and Alex Rae ?.
1.) 10 May 2025 22:10:03
You are hearing because it was posted on here earlier today?
2.) 10 May 2025 22:17:07
Yes as 49ers are telling ex Rangers players all the details of the takeover and manager search. they thought it was the best way to keep any details out of the press and secret.
3.) 10 May 2025 22:28:35
Taken from an admin on FF who spoke to the ex player last night as mentioned here earlier.
4.) 10 May 2025 22:57:07
Angus, wind yer neck in. Where did he imply the 49rs directly told ex players? Is it inconceivable to you that rumours and news about what happens at Rangers makes its way round people connected to the club?
5.) 10 May 2025 22:59:40
I didn't realise this had been posted. I heard because my grandson was at the Hilton along with his friends last night. He got a picture with Big Eck and sent it on to me. I'm 5 hours behind here troops. Apologies ?.
6.) 10 May 2025 23:52:26
Angus theirs posters been on here for years that have given very accurate information way before it comes out in press or anywhere else online
The way you're talking it's as if it's never happened because no one can get to hear things.
I must admit your posts and tone have changed a lot towards folk over the forum since your early days been on here
Not sure what's wrong with you but seem to be in a right C of a mood these days.
And I posted a couple nights before the helicopter Sunday evening and I also said I knew a few folk who were attending and it sounded like a great night and I can concur with everyone else who were lucky enough to attend the night certain players were mentioning a name and one name only being Gerrard
Just because they said it doesn't make it true but posters are only posting what they heard in the night which backs up a few of us on here who's been saying for weeks before Gerrard was in the running.
Nothing more nothing less
It's your kind of responses that actually do stop people posting and have made people stop posting even if you don't want to believe what your reading their is still a more friendly way of saying you
Might not agree or will wait to see more information coming out or wait until it happens
Mocking though is rude but I know you know that already .
7.) 11 May 2025 00:09:51
Scotty, Angus is using something called sarcasm my friend….
8.) 11 May 2025 06:00:58
Angus does this regularly guys and i've posted as much ?Likes to niggle certain posters at times ?.
9.) 11 May 2025 06:05:58
? Blue, appreciate your post was late at night but didn't think I'd have to explain what sarcasm was. I'll break it down for you.
Sarcasm generally refers to the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say.
So see where Angus says yes the 49s are telling ex-players and that's that's a good way to keep secrets out the press, what he's actually meaning is that they wouldn't do that, and that ex-players are not a good source of information.
If you need any more help mate, I'm here most days ?.
10.) 11 May 2025 06:34:21
That's rich coming from coops ? couldn't mark yer neck with a blow torch.
Angus is being sarcastic and it's due to the constant tiresome posts and he is entitled to his opinion.
11.) 11 May 2025 07:09:41
No he doesn't, he chooses to use sarcasm as humour at times, I've told him often to just stick to the sarcasm?? he's an excellent poster and not very funny but tries?, Storms correct pot kettle coops.
12.) 11 May 2025 07:10:14
Correct Scotty?.
13.) 11 May 2025 08:01:10
FGS sorry there was sarcasm in it but this is a banter page as well isn't it.
perhaps just pointing out to people who may take these as real that 1) the 49ers or at least the people making the decision won't be around Ibrox, 2) ex-players won't know Patrick Stewart and the other two who are making the decision and 3) they won't be telling people anyway as if they did it comes out on bl**dy football rumour sites.
yes they are rumours I understand that but surely a rumour needs to have some basis of actual truth. and although a name may actually be right it will not in 99% of cases not be down to actual knowledge (I do appreciate some have contacts closer to the deal)
there are many people on here who seem to take it as the truth on here and I am pointing out what is the obvious.
but 8AM and there are already 3 new manager posts which have no new info in them so it is a little tiresome. oh I know I can scroll past but I like to read what some posters say on it and I may miss that.
14.) 11 May 2025 09:26:55
The whole point of the page is for fans to post rumours or things that they have heard, to be honest you don't know who posts on this site or who they know, so questioning if there is any truth in it seems odd as you can't prove whether it's right or wrong.
Also there are plenty of ways for rumours to be spread so by keep saying it's not coming from the 49ers is rather obvious.
15.) 11 May 2025 10:10:59
Bang on the money Stig. Manners cost nothing ?.
16.) 11 May 2025 10:40:26
I think Angus and storm are the same person, always the same haughty replies to posts.
{Ed033's Note - I think not.
17.) 11 May 2025 11:10:54
Storm, Angus the same? ?? ones educated the others an 80s p***star with a moustache, let u guess who's who???.
30 Apr 2025 20:04:42
The only reason Stevie G has not been announced is down to tax. The financial year in Saudi runs from 1st Jan until 31st December. Gerrard has to wait 120days before signing or he would be liable to pay 45% tax. Those 120days end today. His announcement is imminent ?.
1.) 30 Apr 2025 20:23:09
Hahahaha good one.
2.) 30 Apr 2025 20:30:08
Clutching at straws with that one.
3.) 30 Apr 2025 20:37:01
There's no such law Florida bear that states that lol.
4.) 30 Apr 2025 20:41:02
Florida. he would have paid his taxes in Saudi. the tax issue was here and that was if his primary home was in UK last year. needs a statutory residence test but even then that liability finished as of 5 April.
the tax year in Saudi is for that period and the taxpayer has 120 days after that to pay the tax due. no penalties though to my knowledge for working in another country before that though.
5.) 30 Apr 2025 20:42:22
120 days from what exactly Florida?
6.) 30 Apr 2025 20:46:54
The 45% tax he would need to pay would only be if returned to the uk before the 5 April when the tax year ended.
7.) 30 Apr 2025 20:55:18
That means Gerrard will be announced in July, can't see it myself.
8.) 30 Apr 2025 21:00:26
120days from the end of the tax year in Saudi which was 31st December 2024. He cannot accept another job during the 120days or he will owe millions ?.
9.) 30 Apr 2025 21:21:13
Where did you get that info from Florida done a bit of research and can't find a single bit of info that mentions that mate.
10.) 30 Apr 2025 21:26:44
If he's coming back to the uk it's 181 days in any 365 day period. Not financial years. Plus if he's moving back to the UK habitable for Saudi tax.
{Ed001's Note - didn't he reside in Bahrain anyway?}
11.) 30 Apr 2025 21:46:48
My sons an accountant Jason and sent me the information this afternoon. It comes down to his appointment dates and when he came back to UK. There financial year runs Jan to Dec yours April to April. He was appointed in July 2023 and sacked in January 2025 and he only completed one full financial year. These are the dates he sent me. Hope that helps ?.
12.) 30 Apr 2025 22:05:54
There is no penalty for taking a new job when you leave Saudi. just even read your own post. he left in January 25 so after the end of their tax year so why would he be penalised for last years salary and tax. Like UK once that tax year is closed it is closed. he left in January so the 120 days would kick in after then so be sometime in May not today.
Re UK tax he would be due additional taxes in UK if his statutory residence test showed his primary residence was in UK last UK tax year if he started working in the UK before the 5 April just past.
13.) 30 Apr 2025 22:20:24
That the information my son passed on to me this afternoon Angus. As an accountant, I think he's in a better position to give that out. He broke it down for me to put it on here to share with you all. I'm not here to dissect it or give post mortems. I am retired military and don't have much of an understanding of it. It is what it is. Gerrard will be announced soon ?.
14.) 30 Apr 2025 23:09:43
Florida do you what Gerrard back as manager?
15.) 30 Apr 2025 23:13:33
I believe there was a story around this that already came out so I think Florida Bear is on the right lines if not 100% correct about his situation. Would need to try and find the article I read before though.
16.) 30 Apr 2025 23:41:16
I wanted Knutsen My star but I have accepted Gerrard coming back since I was told about it 3 weeks ago. He will hit the ground running and with the backing of the 49ers he will be successful ?.
17.) 01 May 2025 00:43:47
Gerrard is not coming back. If that's the 49ers best plan then we're doomed.
18.) 01 May 2025 02:11:52
Don't believe there are any penalties. Know a few guys that have freelanced out in Saudi for a few years and came back with no such penalties taking up jobs straight away as long as all tax was paid correctly. Which you'd think would be done by a professional club. If it is gerrad it really undermines the new owner ship,
19.) 01 May 2025 04:56:51
Just can't see Gerrard getting the job.
20.) 01 May 2025 06:31:55
A great way to start a revolution is to bring in someone less than half would accept isn't it? Nah didn't think so. Not happening never was happening never will be happening. Rose is our new manager as was stated on here by many over the last week or 2.
21.) 01 May 2025 07:10:00
"As an accountant, I think he's in a better position to give that out"
How do you know Angus isn't an accountant or in a position to know about stuff like that?
22.) 01 May 2025 08:10:23
Gerrard would not have been my first choice and I think a majority of fans feel the same way.
But we'll back him if it's the case and he gets it.
I will say though he will have to hit the ground running and get decent players in and get results straight away because fans will not be forgiving with him if it's a bad start.
23.) 01 May 2025 08:12:14
Florida you don't know what I do for a job now or in the past so possibly I would know as well. won't say as I want that part of my life to be separate from here. so great that your son is an accountant but my questions would be is he a tax accountant and how does he know SGs tax affairs or is he just giving you reasons why he might not have signed up till now.
24.) 01 May 2025 08:14:25
Florida I am not saying he won't be manager but just questioning the logic behind the tax situation. totally different aspects of this. he could be made manager today but unless he says in press that this was why he hadn't signed until now it doesn't make this tax story true.
25.) 01 May 2025 09:10:03
I'm with you Florida. ??
I'm also sticking with what I've heard round about same time as you bud.
Suppose time will tell ?.
26.) 01 May 2025 09:31:08
Florida I'm ex military, a veteran and appreciate your information. Sounds credible to me but I'm not an accountant but I can strip a 9 mil in the dark ?.
27.) 01 May 2025 09:49:36
Angus my son sent me this. It's fine with me mate but if you don't want to divulge what you did or disagree with what I am saying but really we can't judge you on anything other than an opinion.
Don't spend more than 91 days in the UK for each tax year and you are fine, zero tax liability to UK. In other words You will become non resident and not liable to pay tax. You spend anything between 92 and 185 then you will Be subject to the SRT (statutory residence test) which means you may pay tax.
Make sure to complete the P85 and send to HMRC. Send as much money back to UK no problems but expect delays and further evidence of where you get your money from in the beginning. After a while it won't be a There are a series of test which will determine your status for this year.
Assuming you have lived in UK since beginning of this tax year that means you've already spent 172 days in UK and fail both the Overseas test and pass the UK tests.
From what I can see, any foreign earnings for the rest of this tax year will be subject to UK tax.
P.S. above all this Gerrard was on 15million a year in Saudi. If you think there are no implications on this you are incorrect. ?.
28.) 01 May 2025 09:55:27
Personally some on here need to rein it in!
Florida simply trying to inject some info to the rest and he's being lynched publicly and told he is wrong!
If that's what you think fine. But to basically attack in an aggressive manner is frankly bs!
We don't all have to agree! But let's show each some god damn respect as fellow bears if nothing else!
Thanks for the info Florida! Great input.
I keep flipping on who we will have at the helm, I do think it's one of the the Germans but only the other day I was back thinking it would be SG! TAX OR NO TAX!
One things for sure…. whoever gets the job, let's fricken pray they get the full backing from the new board and ALL OF US! Ibrox needs to let go of the toxicity if we are to see our team perform better! because right now they are in bad bad shape at home!
We can all do our part in the stands and on here with each other.
RTID.
29.) 01 May 2025 10:14:04
Thank you colonel. That's brilliant ? Figures ain't my thing but I never miss a target ?.
30.) 01 May 2025 10:31:22
So our new owners bring in a manager that the majority of fans do not want, not a very good start, but can't see it happening anyway.
31.) 01 May 2025 10:47:21
Florida for everyone else benefit I am not lynching you and actually find that a little annoying that anyone would think this was more than just a discussion and debate.
I have a mind which requires detail to be able to be able to make an assessment of the context. don't take it personally as I am like that with everyone; drives my wife mad.
I was asking whether your son knew SGs tax situation or whether he was telling you the generic tax laws. From your last post I think that he has given you the tax laws around the statutory residence test for UK tax laws, which may apply to SG. my understanding is that as the new tax year has started he could legally have started a new job on April 6th. your son is correct that if he had started a new job before that date and he had a residence in this country he would have been due tax in this country for the money he earned in Saudi and the amount is dependent on the number of days he spent in this country. The Saudi system requires a person to pay his taxes up to 120 days after end of tax year which is 31 December as your son states. The two systems can run concurrently but are totally separate.
as I say not calling your son or you out but just my mind wanting to know every detail. the thread you started was much more interesting because it wasn't just a I want SG for manager so thanks.
If SG gets the job then he will get my backing.
32.) 01 May 2025 11:13:01
Personaly I call this is. 49ers coming in will want a fresh approach and their own men in sg ain't coming back.
33.) 01 May 2025 12:24:19
Excellent Gdog and well said sir. Florida bear gave input into Rumours site and get dismissed. I'm sure many more would like to contribute but refrain due to the reactions of some. Now this is just banter no wonder our team freezes at Ibrox with the live toxic fans we have.
34.) 01 May 2025 12:29:52
Angus no offence taken here my friend. I don't want to go back and forth here or divulge too much but what I can tell you is that my son looks after his own. A few well known people if you catch my drift ?
PS Takes his brains from his mother before you fire back ?.
35.) 01 May 2025 13:13:34
Thanks Gdog you are spot on my friend ?.
36.) 01 May 2025 13:15:02
If Gerrard does get it he will have my backing however he won't get 3 years to turn it around, he will be given the same backing as the last few managers and max get 1 year. i imagine a few poor results and you will hear the growns around the stadium for sure.
37.) 01 May 2025 17:24:07
No problem Florida and never meant to be insulting in any way nor to call you or your son a liar. I can appreciate that many on here can't give their sources or how they know as I have no clue but willing to wait for the official announcement by Bet365 as to who the manager is. whoever it is will have my backing in the long term as we need to be patient.
wouldnt ever give you jip about brains; have you read half my posts ?.
38.) 01 May 2025 17:40:33
Just because SG is one of the favourites actually means heehaw.
Total renewal of all things at Ibrox is imminent, as we move into an new era - simples.
39.) 01 May 2025 18:02:40
?? Angus mine are fried. I too will always support the Rangers whoever the manager is. RTID ?.
40.) 01 May 2025 19:29:20
No comment re-: Brains, taking the 5th??.
26 Apr 2025 11:26:14
100% Stevie G is on his way ?.
1.) 26 Apr 2025 12:07:39
100% hope your wrong mate we need to move forward not go back we need a fresh restart.
2.) 26 Apr 2025 12:09:51
Well stiggy boy and your good self may be on it. Still a no for me.
3.) 26 Apr 2025 12:17:02
If Gerrard was on his way we would be hearing more about it from journalists close to the club.
4.) 26 Apr 2025 12:29:52
Will be the biggest mistake the new owners make.
5.) 26 Apr 2025 12:35:00
I 100% hope not. Would be a dreadful decision.
6.) 26 Apr 2025 12:37:40
See if its him, it's him. We need to deal with it. Reserve judgement for if and when he is here.
7.) 26 Apr 2025 12:38:53
Florida, i will back whoever becomes our new manager but from my own sources it won't be steven gerrard i'm told mate ? I'm told he's not ever been in the running or considered ? Obviously yourself and Thestigno1 have your sources telling you different and that's absolutely fine and time will tell ?I doubt very much that it will be steven gerrard and if it happened to be him we may need a doctor for storm ?.
8.) 26 Apr 2025 12:40:22
It's be a suicidal appointment by the incoming owners. They'll not revisit the past.
9.) 26 Apr 2025 12:46:41
Can't see it being gerrard, but if it is I'll get behind him like i do every Rangers manager. I would like terzic tbh.
10.) 26 Apr 2025 13:03:15
Quite sad watching a legend like fergie grovel in interview yesterday.
11.) 26 Apr 2025 13:17:56
I think he knows he's not getting the job John ?Baz will however always be a Rangers legend and he's Rangers to the core ???.
12.) 26 Apr 2025 13:24:19
It maybe, but just feels wrong considering everything else that's happening at the club.
Would set off alarm bells for me personally if one of the first decisions the new owners make is to recruit SG.
13.) 26 Apr 2025 13:41:13
Agree John.
Actually think he embarrassed himself yesterday.
14.) 26 Apr 2025 14:07:30
I thought he was being honest and handled the conference really well yesterday. I'd not say he was groveling john. He wants the job and isn't embarrassed to say so and tbh some of the comments iv read on here and elsewhere aimed at a Rangers legend who let's remember he didn't seek the job he was asked to help and what Rangers fan would say no have not been fair to the guy. Ty BF for stepping in and good luck for whatever you do next.
15.) 26 Apr 2025 14:13:45
Guys i'm only passing on what I've heard from a friend who feels what he's been told from some insider he knows is good information
But I'll say this I'll be happy to hear who ever it is and hopefully whoever it may be will be the gift appointment and does amazing after all it's what we all want just someone who will come in and do an amazing job
So if it's Gerrard Terzic Knutson or rose etc I just want to get behind them and believe in our new journey and trust what ever the new consortium and Thelwell come up with will be the right decision
Just Looking forward to our new era and see what hopefully will be a transformation in our fortunes for our great club ❤️ ?
So who ever it is I hope you will be very successful for us ?.
16.) 26 Apr 2025 14:18:14
I'm being told 100% not Gerrard from my source possibly the other guys on here may shed light but my guy is adamant it's not him.
17.) 26 Apr 2025 14:48:17
Who's your source saying then Farlo ?.
18.) 26 Apr 2025 15:34:50
Can't see it, however if it is then he would get my backing. Would prefer someone like Kjetil Knutsen.
19.) 26 Apr 2025 17:07:42
Terrible decision 1 trophy out of 9.
20.) 26 Apr 2025 17:15:26
I'm amazed at how many on here have sources on the managers job I'd suggest the new owners may want to plug the leaks! ?.
21.) 26 Apr 2025 17:47:35
OWS it always amazes and amuses me too. I was a journalist and newspaper editor for almost 30 years - and a part time youth coach - and I never had the 'sources' or indeed the 'information' that so many seem to be a party to on here. I put the majority of it down to a combination of pub talk, daydreaming and fantasy except for one or two who I realise are genuine. The rest are a good laugh if nothing else.
22.) 26 Apr 2025 17:59:33
OWS, there's none of us know who our new manager is going to be mate ? It's only my opinion that i think/ have a feeling that it will be marco rose ?.
23.) 26 Apr 2025 18:30:40
Regardless of who it is, they'll have to stop Celtic taking title 56 and claiming the most league titles won record, now they have equaled ours with 55 titles of their own.
Absolutely shocking (with the exception of Gerrard's unbeaten season) how far we have fallen behind and allowed them to even get near let alone equal our long held records.
24.) 27 Apr 2025 12:03:24
You are correct John, it was hard to watch Barry doing that.
Also, during the match, once or twice, he looked absolutely disgusted with what he was seeing (as if he was in a restaurant, having ordered a bowl of Cullen Skink and being presented with a bowl of steaming vomit! ) .
19 Apr 2025 10:40:00
Hearing from a very good source that Gerrard is coming back ?.
1.) 19 Apr 2025 11:29:58
Hope whoever told you is taking the proverbial ??♂️.
2.) 19 Apr 2025 11:35:51
Gerard has already said in a podcast that he ain't coming back.
3.) 19 Apr 2025 12:33:01
Jason also said he was very happy at Rangers and wasn't going anywhere weeks before he done a runner.
4.) 19 Apr 2025 12:49:39
Jason, He also said he wasn't leaving Rangers mate! I haven't heard or want this to happen!
5.) 19 Apr 2025 13:20:01
SG ain't coming back.
6.) 19 Apr 2025 13:54:56
I hope not, we need better than him . I would hope we were more ambitious.
7.) 19 Apr 2025 14:08:43
He might be but certainly hasn't been confirmed to anyone at the club from what I've heard.
8.) 19 Apr 2025 14:21:27
Storm, how do you know SteveG isn't coming back and deal could potentially be done?
9.) 19 Apr 2025 14:29:47
Point taken. Would be happy to have Gerrard back tbh.
10.) 19 Apr 2025 14:52:09
1 trophy from 9 first time round, failed in his two jobs since, contributed massively to the financial issues we had by overspending on players wages and left us when it suited him to in the middle of a season.
He was hardly successful in his first stint, other than "stopping the 10" in a season in front of no fans where Celtic imploded.
I'm not interested in having him back and after the last few seasons that might even be the final straw for me! For many fans this sort of appointment would instantly wipe out any goodwill coming from the takeover and put the new owners on a "no better than the last lot" footing.
They'd be very, very silly to even entertain such an appointment IMO. I'd go as far as to say Ferguson, who should be nowhere near the job next season, would be a better choice than Gerrard for the new owners.
Outside of a small minority of our fans who often can't see the wood for the trees, Gerrard would be a disastrous outcome of this takeover.
11.) 19 Apr 2025 17:04:12
Agree gdog.
12.) 19 Apr 2025 17:48:50
Yately it's my opinion is that not what this site is about and nothing will be done and people keep saying utter bs about managers. Takeover ain't complete and DOF or sporting director whatever you call him ain't in place yet.
I'll say this if S. G. comes back I will never be behind him because of the way the rat left and he will always be a rat to me.
13.) 19 Apr 2025 17:49:35
100% correct gdog don't understand how any Rangers fan would have him back it's utter madness.
14.) 19 Apr 2025 18:05:23
I really think SG coming back to Rangers is a massive con by the bookies - how many mugs are going to waste money backing this?
15.) 19 Apr 2025 18:06:00
First time around SG inherited a bag of rubbish.
By the time he sorted it out and won the league undefeated the board thought we were in easy street and wouldn't back him the following year so he said **** you i'm off and we know what happened after that.
16.) 19 Apr 2025 18:47:29
I agree, SG had his chance, if he left for Liverpool I could have understood but villa, we need a fresh approach, you should never go back, I remember getting with an old flame, stunning she was back in the day, a young Linda carter lookalike but after a recent night on the sauce and quite a bit of sauce I hasten to add I woke up next to Fatima whittbread, with more facial hair than Brian blessed. NEVER GO BACK!
17.) 19 Apr 2025 20:27:16
Good post Gdog.
18.) 19 Apr 2025 21:09:00
I have said from day 1 of takeover in press GERRARD WILL BE BACK.
19.) 19 Apr 2025 21:10:22
I came into post I've heard Gerrard back with Barry as his assistant that's certainly the word picking up some pace.
20.) 19 apr 2025 21:46:07
pro football is a cesspit, not a church gathering.
people come n go, say this n that.
and nobody should ever take words literally nor believe everything.
lying is what keeps it interesting, and chairmen and managers are the top of the league at that.
21.) 20 Apr 2025 00:14:03
If this takeover happens and SG comes back, it would be a bad start for a new regime. The club needs to move forward and look to the future…SG returning would be holding on to the past. Yes he got 55 but the guy jumped ship to the EPL as quick as he could and his overall trophy record is pretty poor.
On the takeover there are so many conflicting rumours and stories understandably every fan is nervous. There needs to be some clarity on what is going hopefully that happens soon.
22.) 20 Apr 2025 07:25:37
RFC, there quite possibly will be news on something this wednesday the 23rd april mate, as remember our CEO patrick stewart is holding an open Q &A with supporters/ shareholders ? I would like to think we'll know much more about this prospective takeover after Wednesday, fingers crossed ???.
23.) 20 Apr 2025 11:37:02
INTR I admire your steadfast belief bud?.
24.) 20 Apr 2025 12:00:57
Walter, May well be in for a shock,
25.) 20 Apr 2025 14:43:53
What's your thoughts on the takeover John?
26.) 20 Apr 2025 17:19:02
But John we keep hearing on here not to worry and this takeover is done mate ? So why would you now say we might be in for a shock ? only asking mate ?.
19 Mar 2025 19:01:11
I have heard from a very good source over here today that Carlos Bocanegra has agreed to become our DOF ?.
1.) 19 Mar 2025 19:11:13
Gretar out❌
Carlos in✅
Are we putting 2+2 together? Ex-Rangers and American.
Doesn't look like he has done anything since leaving Atlanta?
2.) 19 Mar 2025 19:23:58
The plot thickens, now 2 names, Steinsson n Bocanegra, may the best source win?? or may the source be with you?.
3.) 19 Mar 2025 19:46:42
Contenders ready!
Sources ready!
4.) 19 Mar 2025 20:01:36
How about Greta Thunberg although she would only be a good coach if it was electric. (ba doom)
5.) 19 Mar 2025 20:03:22
I have it on good authority that it will indeed be someone who is involved in football and has a history of being in football but it won't just be someone it will be someone else ??.
6.) 19 Mar 2025 20:15:24
Muscatin??.
7.) 19 Mar 2025 20:28:57
The source is with you young Florida, but your not a DOF yet??.
8.) 19 Mar 2025 20:31:19
Hydro electric Angus?? to soon?.
9.) 19 Mar 2025 20:36:06
Angus maybe that explains the UB banner ?.
10.) 19 Mar 2025 21:20:00
A lot of dealings just now between the 49ers and the Falcons. Had the pleasure of playing golf with one of their owners this afternoon. I won't name him as that's unfair. Said individual also has shares in a football team over here and he knows Carlos personally from that. He told me he is going to Rangers ?.
11.) 19 Mar 2025 21:21:53
I thought it would be bocanegra tbh. It does sound like Steinsson, I know zero about him, is going to be the man if he's been attending games lately that tells ye something.
12.) 19 Mar 2025 21:45:45
When or if this deal gets done does anyone think adding capacity to ibrox will be considered or naming the stadium or training ground. To spend money on transfers we need to increase our income so they must have a plan.
13.) 19 Mar 2025 21:46:37
Stevie Steinsson also attends all Leeds games I think the role he took of technical director of the 49ers will see him overlook any clubs the 49ers have an investment in I don't think he will be our new sports director.
14.) 19 Mar 2025 21:56:46
Fork no that was funny and well timed. wife told me a conversation she had the other day:
she knows a Celtic fan and told him she had seen a false widow spider in her bath that morning, he asked her what that was and she told him it was a white enamel thing she washed herself in.
15.) 19 Mar 2025 22:42:54
Would love Davie weir but obv that's not happe while current board are about.
16.) 20 Mar 2025 05:29:50
Lol nice Angus??.
17.) 20 Mar 2025 06:17:31
Angus, liked that mate.
What i heard last night was Saudi clubs will be making a move for Igamane in a few months time.
18.) 20 Mar 2025 06:20:31
Angus, you ought to be on the stage pal - there's one leaving in ten minutes.
19.) 20 Mar 2025 07:34:21
Ows I think that's a given bud, a good way of getting income from naming rights, I think the stadium will receive attention, but capacity increase may be later rather than sooner?
Star, apparently Marseille are very keen on Igamane bud?.
20.) 20 Mar 2025 07:35:23
Agree SB, one of the stagecoaches that get held up n shoot all the occupants??.
21.) 20 Mar 2025 07:36:43
Florida - any info on how his time at Atlanta was perceived?
22.) 20 Mar 2025 08:05:37
From what I read about him, his time at Atlanta was a mixed bag. It started off well for him, but later on, and especially at the end, it all went wrong. I also read that the Atlanta fans wanted him out.
23.) 20 Mar 2025 08:34:09
MPH and Sunshine. Don't believe what you read in the media. Carlos was very successful in his 9 years at Atlanta. He helped them to be MLS champions in just his second season. He is also responsible for signing then selling Thiago Almada 21 million and Miguel Almiron 23 million. Other successful players he brought in were Nagbe, Guzan and Josef Martinez. Atlanta brought Garth Lagerwey to the club in 2022 and he wanted a full restructure. It's well known him and Carlos didn't see eye to eye and it was Lagerwey who removed him from his position last year. A position he has taken over and still in charge in ?.
24.) 20 Mar 2025 08:49:48
Interesting, SS.
25.) 20 Mar 2025 09:07:41
Seen that Fork but so are teams from there, struggling to see him still being a Rangers player next season.
26.) 20 Mar 2025 09:31:20
Good info, Florida.
Excuse my ignorance, but what markets do the MLS teams look for young talent?
27.) 20 Mar 2025 09:38:48
Mph MSL teams are full of South Americas mate.
28.) 20 Mar 2025 09:50:36
North and South American, Mexican and also European. Youth set up has also changed big time since Poch became national coach. Most teams have a B team which is very close in quality to the main team as well as a reserve team. Idea being you can attract more quality players as they have a bigger pool to play and compete in. Hope this helps ?.
29.) 20 Mar 2025 09:54:20
Even MLS.
30.) 20 Mar 2025 10:14:43
Cheers, Star.
31.) 20 Mar 2025 12:34:11
Cheers, Florida.
32.) 20 Mar 2025 12:47:04
Hi Florida, I actually read this on Follow follow and Rangers media fan forums.
From what was discussed, he was very successful at the start, and a lot of their success could be attributed to work he done, but it all went wrong later on. From the Atlanta fans perspective (not MSM), fans opinion were very mixed and bittersweet when he left.
33.) 20 Mar 2025 15:10:30
Yes the last 3 years from when Lagerwey came in. He changed everything at the club and restructured it to suit himself. Lagerwey is not well liked or respected over here. Carlos was very successful at Atlanta and they are now almost a billion dollar franchise thanks to his dealings over the 9 years he was there. He will be a great appointment for Rangers. ?.
34.) 20 Mar 2025 17:07:49
Music to my ears Florida! Cheers mate!
35.) 20 Mar 2025 18:08:19
No worries mate ?????.
36.) 20 Mar 2025 19:34:31
Florida, good info?.
37.) 20 Mar 2025 21:51:13
Stevie, who on our current board would not want Weir.
38.) 21 Mar 2025 07:45:36
New DoF / DoSO is going to have one helluva job on their hands - but it's exciting times.
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1.) 20 May 2025 11:51:04
Yes, I saw that and was updated after I checked first. but this says he can't return to work until July. Does that mean we won't have a manager until 3 July at earliest, which was when he started?
2.) 20 May 2025 12:04:09
Must be true it's in the sun, why on earth is anyone reading that newspaper?
3.) 20 May 2025 12:28:30
Was also reported by a bbc journalist he can't work until 2 years from the start of his Dubai deal.
4.) 20 May 2025 15:53:35
His tax situation is now resolved and he can start anytime as I posted 3 weeks ago. ?.
17 May 2025 13:56:19
I think a loan of Miovski at Girona would be a great move for us next season. He scored 16 goals in each of his seasons at Aberdeen. A clever all round striker that knows where the back of the net is and that more importantly is proven in our league. Still only 25years old and not flourishing in La Liga. For me a great option ?.
1.) 17 May 2025 14:24:34
Wouldn't be a bad shout tbh.
2.) 17 May 2025 14:33:11
Would be a great signing, although from now on we should only loan players with option to buy with agreed fee.
3.) 17 May 2025 14:43:53
A good shout although his value has dropped maybe we could get him permanently.
4.) 17 May 2025 14:53:40
We have a 22-goals last Yr and 29 goals this year striker, why get worse??.
5.) 17 May 2025 15:24:06
Agrees Zikos. Once bitten twice shy with that ?.
6.) 17 May 2025 16:30:47
Fork I agree and can't understand that logic. let's replace a 50 goal striker with a 32 goal striker. he must also know where the back of the stand is as well with those figures.
7.) 17 May 2025 17:06:49
No harm putting in a cheeky bid, knows the league and would be even better in a decent team, once we have one in the summer hopefully.
8.) 17 May 2025 17:33:39
Fork Dessers will be moved on IMO. Lovely guy and has done us a turn but misses far too many chances when it matters. If we want to win the league back from Celtic we need a better all round striker ?.
11 May 2025 19:32:45
An avenue the 49ers will definitely explore is extending the capacity at Ibrox. I see there are 18000 supporters on the season ticket waiting list. Given average price of a season ticket as say £600 nowadays that's 10.8million a year in revenue we are missing out on. Does anyone know the maximum Ibrox can be increased too? ?.
1.) 11 May 2025 19:49:23
I honestly don't know what maximum capacity we could take ibrox to Florida Bear, but i think we could easily fill in the corners and put another tier in the copland road and broomloan road stands which would easily add 10k onto our capacity ???.
2.) 11 May 2025 20:04:03
Yeah that sounds about right SWS. Adding 10k would make a big difference ?.
3.) 11 May 2025 20:26:40
Did we fill it today?
4.) 11 May 2025 20:42:48
SWS, I thought filling in the corners was impossible without replacing the connecting roofs?
5.) 11 May 2025 20:50:41
They said the capacity was 50k today Bar. Didn't look anywhere near that but I hear they can just use that thing seatsub nowadays ?.
6.) 11 May 2025 21:03:36
Florida all seaon tickets are automatically counted. Realistically it was more like 30k.
7.) 11 May 2025 21:10:02
Absolutely no where near 50k at ibrox today Florida ? I would guess about 35k.
8.) 11 May 2025 21:15:26
Ok Paul thanks ?.
9.) 11 May 2025 23:11:57
Never understood the point of the screens. Should have filled the corners in with seats then. Waste of money.
10.) 12 May 2025 07:21:47
Walter
Looking at it reasonably I think stadium looking pretty poor. An all new all round stadium could be built in just over close season integrating main stand with better BM than last time giving us 60k capacity plus scope for other sporting events. We all know Hampden @@@@ hole, SECC not up to snuff, Murrayfield falling apart. Huge demand premier sporting/ music/ venue UK WIDE.
11 May 2025 09:24:51
Cmon Rangers. Get in to this mob today. Let's go ???.
1.) 11 May 2025 09:56:17
I'm going 3-1 Florida
Hoping we wipe the floor with them today.
2.) 11 May 2025 10:00:20
Can't stand them, Florida. I'm expecting their vile song about the Ibrox disaster to get belted out today, probably without a word said about it. A good Rangers daft friend of mine hates them so much he always wants Celtic to skelp them when they meet. They are a pure shower of s****.
3.) 11 May 2025 10:23:57
I hope we get over the line today. I will say 2-0 Stig ?.
4.) 11 May 2025 10:28:34
Seeker, we shall do them my friend ?.
5.) 11 May 2025 10:31:05
Funny feeling it will be a high scoring game today, Rangers 4 Aberdeen 2.
6.) 11 May 2025 11:08:02
Could be right, Mystar. I hope you are well my friend. You haven't been posting as much lately. Hope all is ok ?.
7.) 11 May 2025 11:17:13
Florida all good mate, just getting bored with the manager talk constantly ?.
8.) 11 May 2025 11:29:21
2-1 tav pen.
9.) 11 May 2025 11:50:01
I think so too, Florida. Hope you enjoy the game, pal ?.
10.) 11 May 2025 14:20:08
Great result troops ?.
05 May 2025 11:59:33
For every high, there is a low; every disappointment a moment of sheer joy. We've been through much worse periods than the current one and what didn't kill us made us stronger.
Easy to stand strong when the champagne is flowing. The real measure of the man is to be found in times of adversity.
Success, results, players, managers and owners come and go. Being a Rangers fan is for life. We are the one constant in the club's existence. It's lifeblood and it's living breathing heartbeat from the cradle to the grave.
Win, lose or draw I'm Rangers til I die ?.
1.) 05 May 2025 12:08:30
I'm with you FloridaBear ?.
2.) 05 May 2025 12:32:05
Well said Florida?.
3.) 05 May 2025 13:34:04
Yes florida ?.
4.) 05 May 2025 13:36:07
From the Womb to the Tomb, I'm with you Florida??.
20 May 2025 23:28:29
Is Ibrox opening an ice cream stall now for Stevie G's return ?.
20 May 2025 18:57:20
Who reads La Gazetta? ??.
20 May 2025 17:24:59
Is Marco getting a job as head steward? ?.
20 May 2025 17:16:22
When he is announced I want you to come on and tell me you look happy ??.
20 May 2025 16:20:52
Can't be him. My star says it's no ??.
23 May 2025 20:56:39
Alligators, snakes and beach volleyball ?.
21 May 2025 18:42:56
We absolutely should continue to give the likes of Cortes, Jefte, Barron, Igamane, Nsiala, maybe even Kasanwirjo if we bring him back, more time.
It's the very approach that we need to take regardless of the takeover. Some won't work out (present or future signings), but those that do will make it absolutely worth it. ?.
21 May 2025 12:53:54
Cheers mate I will watch this later today. ?.
21 May 2025 12:19:28
I'm bored of this chat ???.
20 May 2025 15:53:35
His tax situation is now resolved and he can start anytime as I posted 3 weeks ago. ?.