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08 Jan 2025 15:50:44
Cagliari interested in Dessers. All over twitter and Italian media. Please be true ?.
1.) 08 Jan 2025 16:31:30
Can't see a Serie A team being interested in him but hope I'm wrong.
2.) 08 Jan 2025 16:56:09
Think the guy gets a rough deal from our fans. I actually think he is a decent player but is being affected by the constant digs from our own fans. He misses chances and fans slaughter him. Fans get behind him and he scores on a regular basis. Think if we can get decent money for him it will be a great deal.
3.) 08 Jan 2025 16:57:20
Played in Italy before and done well so can see why Italian teams would look at him he does have a good track record tbh.
4.) 08 Jan 2025 16:59:18
They were linked in Summer too, and his record was reasonable for what was a weak team in Italy. Here's hoping there's some legs to this one.
5.) 08 Jan 2025 17:05:40
Teddy blue he had a decent record in Italy considering his minutes to contribution ratio in a team that where lucky to average 2 shots a game and that’s not even on target.
6.) 08 Jan 2025 17:13:48
I think big Dessers is just another player just not suited to Scottish football he just doesn’t get it.
7.) 08 Jan 2025 18:10:17
I agree bellshilllad83 ? I've always said we need better than big dessers as our first choice striker but the big fella is nowhere near as bad, as some on here would have you believe, good luck to the big guy whatever happens this month ?.
8.) 08 Jan 2025 18:41:56
This is being run by Rudy Galetti now, who is a fairly decent source for European football. A move at the right price would be best for everyone I think. But I do think we'd need to replace him with another (younger) CF too which will no doubt come at a cost.
9.) 08 Jan 2025 18:57:04
Yo- Jimbo that young cf could be Lovelace mate.
Igamane
Danilo
Lovelace
Would do me.
10.) 08 Jan 2025 19:08:46
so what do we think is a decent forward for Scottish football. is it someone who scores more than 1 every 2 games? someone who batters around hitting defenders any chance he get. is used to long balls being punted at around neck height? just not sure what this suited to Scottish football actually means so if someone could enlighten me.
11.) 08 Jan 2025 19:11:40
GC he didn't do well in italy he scored 6 goals and his side got relegated. You only have to looks a the difference in our goals since he's been benched. Soon he's gone the better.
12.) 08 Jan 2025 19:28:01
Someone that can scores a easy goal and no fluff it Angus like the young boy we have been playing night and day from dessers.
13.) 08 Jan 2025 19:35:29
Think it's sad that he gets it tight, big guy is near enough to a 1 every 2 considering last 5 or 6 he's been on the bench, I for one will wish him well. Nowhere near as bad as some make a point of trying to get across at every opportunity, ploughed a lone furrow when he was the only one fit and never hid. Now you can criticise me and this post, but like John I don't give a.
14.) 08 Jan 2025 19:54:34
Forky the big man’s done a job for us but he’s simply not good enough. Wastes too many chances. If we have the opportunity to move him on and raise funds to strengthen our squad we need to cash in on him ??.
15.) 08 Jan 2025 19:55:58
Fork, you don't give a, but ask posters if they like you??.
16.) 08 Jan 2025 20:08:04
Raskin I will wait until he goes through his flat spell (or is it falling off? ) and see what the crowd on here think.
I also imagine that there are lots of teams and fans out there who will appreciate a 1 in 2 games played striker and if he goes I wish him well. we needed his goals before Igamane suddenly was deemed fit for 1st team.
17.) 08 Jan 2025 20:36:59
Dessers certainly splits opinion but I don’t know many who believe that he is the man we need. He’s far too hot and cold and seems to be a player that needs that consistent support but lacks the actual consistency a club like Rangers need. His ticket is punched and he knows it, we know it and the lack of game time in recent weeks is surely more testament to his Rangers future than not. I for one, have my fingers crossed we can move him on with a nice big cheery bye now!
18.) 08 Jan 2025 20:44:09
Angus he will go on a goalless run it happens to the best, but we have Danilo and Lovelace, but do agree Dessers gets it far to hard of many fans, 1 in around 2 is good going for any cf, but he's not looked on it for a while, but if sold he goes with my best wishes.
19.) 08 Jan 2025 20:48:52
FB I know bud he's not what we need, but he gets it stinking unfairly imo, yes when he moves on it gets us funds, that's gd nothing against that happening, but at least wish the guy well.
Star ya fud bending the truth? that was over a year ago and I didn't, getting me back for the flat/ falling
off post????
Quite funny cause even Angus is using it too?.
20.) 08 Jan 2025 21:05:57
Fort???.
21.) 08 Jan 2025 21:12:51
????.
22.) 08 Jan 2025 22:08:39
Will wish the guy all the best, not what we need but he's a nice guy! Get what we can for him and re-invest.
23.) 08 Jan 2025 22:17:59
Star I know he will but to some fans then he will be absolutely useless. I think we all know Dessers isn't what we need especially the style we play now but the lack of respect for one of our players is disgraceful. why would any other player come here at the risk of getting that same 'support'.
24.) 08 Jan 2025 22:21:43
I agree My star ?if big dessers does go this month firstly i wish him all the very best and thank him for his contribution to rangers and i also don't think we'll sign a replacement striker and agree with yourself that zak lovelace will step up to the first team squad and that will obviously leave us with 3 strikers in igamane, danilo and lovelace ?.
25.) 08 Jan 2025 22:31:23
Correct Bbj??.
26.) 08 Jan 2025 22:34:07
Thumbs up who thinks Star's right and Fork is a fud. ?
???.
27.) 08 Jan 2025 23:45:37
Mystar, I would be happy to see Lovelace getting game time but the lad seems to be constantly being injured wherever he's on the cusp of breaking through.
28.) 09 Jan 2025 05:54:44
R sole sorry athole? other way about??.
29.) 09 Jan 2025 08:35:58
Fork folk can see it with you mate, utter fud of a man. ?????.
30.) 09 Jan 2025 08:48:27
A goal every 150mins his stats are not bad can see why other clubs are looking at him just think he is 3rd choice now at rangers so will leave.
31.) 09 Jan 2025 09:00:35
Very FLATtering Star???.
32.) 09 Jan 2025 09:18:13
well that was a fun read.
Dessers is no odubt a lovely big lad but he is not good enough for what we want/ need in a striker.
Take out his late in game goals when we have already won the game (2 in the Killie game for example) then his goal ratio is not actually that good. Saying he never hid yet he didn't take a penalty in the final before our GOALIE AND LEFT BACK! if that's not hiding i don't know what is.
This season he spent more time falling over and crying to the ref, never found space and he is not clinical enough to be a good striker. Wastes far too many chances.
Dessers goes with my very best wishes, in fact i'll take him to the airport if needed.
33.) 09 Jan 2025 09:23:00
??? Fork ????.
34.) 09 Jan 2025 12:55:36
But Wait - Dessers is going to score 30 goals this season - more like miss 30 goals a month ;D.
20 Dec 2024 13:01:07
Being told we are looking at Ronnie Edwards on a loan deal for January.
1.) 20 Dec 2024 13:34:28
Would be very happy with that, would hope loan to buy, but Southampton just signed him, probably just be game time.
2.) 20 Dec 2024 16:20:21
When saying happy but i only mean loan to buy, wouldn't be happy with only a loan.
3.) 20 Dec 2024 18:30:52
I've no problem really with loans now, as long as they're better than what we have and not just squad players stopping development. The way money is going especially down south might be only way to see quality players at the club is short term deals.
4.) 20 Dec 2024 21:55:14
Getting young loan players from EPL to give them experience doesn`t work for me. That means they get to make their mistakes and have their off days at our expense.
At this stage of the season we need to loan players at first team level who an come in and contribute especially if they are not loan to buy. We need another experienced central defender not one that has never played at top team level. No disrespect to Edwards but if he can`t get into that Southampton defence then he is not what we need at the moment.
29 Oct 2024 18:04:31
Caught up with a Rangers legend yesterday over a game of golf. He told me 3 things that he has heard are happening very soon.
1 Ryan Kent is coming back. He will be training with first team squad prior to being given a short term contract
2 Andrew McKinley is our next CEO
3 Derek McInnes is going to be our next manager.
1.) 29 Oct 2024 18:36:00
Hopefully he had a few before his round started then.
2.) 29 Oct 2024 18:36:28
I hope he is wrong with all 3 to be honest.
3.) 29 Oct 2024 18:36:50
Can’t see 1 or 3 happening and 2 has been a rumour for months.
4.) 29 Oct 2024 18:36:54
Sorry meant to say 1 and 3 as I don’t know anything about the 2nd one.
5.) 29 Oct 2024 18:39:01
Then you woke up.
6.) 29 Oct 2024 18:46:45
The rumour about Kent coming back is because Clement rates him, surely if he’s out the door it should be McInnes making that call?
I’m not saying your rumour is false, just that it doesn’t all make perfect sense
In fact it’s because it makes no sense that it’s most likely true knowing my basket case of a football club lol.
7.) 29 Oct 2024 18:47:33
Interesting post Florida.
8.) 29 Oct 2024 19:02:28
Florida he was probably just having a laugh with you mate.
9.) 29 Oct 2024 19:12:06
Trueblue FYI we were out raising money for Hurricane Milton fund pal. I wish it was just a case of shutting my eyes but unfortunately not. No leg pulling just sharing what he told me during our round which I won ⛳️??.
10.) 29 Oct 2024 19:26:54
One and three I hope not, two, I very much hope so.
11.) 29 Oct 2024 19:49:44
Might call a mulligan on that bud???.
12.) 29 Oct 2024 21:46:02
Florida Bear
You could teach a few on here how to post a rumour
Well done ?
Good on you posting a full Rumour this is what we all appreciate
Whether it comes to fruition or whether people like the names mentioned either way you heard this as a rumour and posted as a rumour it may or may not happen
But atleast you have the balls to post it
Very much appreciated ❤️?.
13.) 30 Oct 2024 00:35:45
Ooooft. Need a lie doon after that.
14.) 30 Oct 2024 06:29:15
Eh -
1 Hope not
2 Poss
3 Hope not
??.
15.) 30 Oct 2024 10:44:10
Was the 'legend' McInnes? the nonsense you see on here .
16.) 30 Oct 2024 11:07:07
do we have a sunbed in the building?
17.) 30 Oct 2024 13:10:28
McInnes as manager, K. Thomson, B. Ferguson and McCann as coaches and Boyd as part time striker coach.
What do we think, dream team or not?
18.) 30 Oct 2024 13:28:25
WSL - I'll have a pint of what your on bud????.
19.) 30 Oct 2024 13:37:15
nightmare wsl.
20.) 30 Oct 2024 16:02:06
If mcinness is our next manager unless PC resigns where does the 6/ 9m to pay him and his backroom team?
21.) 30 Oct 2024 19:57:11
BlueFloyd It was a tongue in cheek scenario based on some of the comments I`ve read on here though I did add the Boyd bit as he seems to know everything about football nowadays.
22.) 30 Oct 2024 22:10:25
Wsl it’s a good call. I love Neil McCann a insight he’s very good tactical coach when he talks anyway.
19 Oct 2024 16:28:50
Hearing from a very good source Kent is coming back to Rangers. Being old skool I ain’t happy about this and have had a major disagreement with my oldest son over it this morning. Yes he is better than what we currently have out wide at present but he downed tools and forced himself out the door and I do not want him back near our club. That being said he is coming whether we like it or not.
1.) 19 Oct 2024 16:49:19
Guess that's stig chucked it then if your correct Florida??.
2.) 19 Oct 2024 16:51:17
Mistake if true.
3.) 19 Oct 2024 17:09:03
All we need for Christmas is Kent.
4.) 19 Oct 2024 17:14:12
He was hairdo great first time and he’s just be let go for being terrible lol.
5.) 19 Oct 2024 17:16:25
Florida how did he force himself out the door. He reached the end of his contract and chose not to sign another one. nothing to do with will he or won't he sign just total rubbish as he didn't need to force anything.
6.) 19 Oct 2024 17:39:15
Florida, hand on heart mate i honestly didn't think there was any chance of ryan kent coming back to rangers but hearing the same as yourself that it's definitely a goer ?.
7.) 19 Oct 2024 17:50:53
Angus he downed tools the last 18 months and shat on our club. If you didn’t see that mate I can’t help ye.
8.) 19 Oct 2024 17:55:40
I’m being told pc wants him, matondo and Dowell will leave to help cover costs.
9.) 19 Oct 2024 18:18:12
Don't think I've ever wanted a rumour to be rubbish more than this. Really can't stand him.
10.) 19 Oct 2024 18:18:12
Very difficult to see Rangers interested in Kent. Can't see it happening.
11.) 19 Oct 2024 18:48:06
We will never learn and deserve all we get, nobody to blame but ourselves.
12.) 19 Oct 2024 18:49:52
Only way this can be a posotive for us is signing him for nothing amd mot letting him leave on a free next time.
13.) 19 Oct 2024 18:55:51
I agree with Florida, Kent downed tools in the latter year or so of his contract. i'm guessing something happened between him and the then management team, Beale. I just hope Rangers do a deal that will bring out the best in Kent, if rumours are true.
14.) 19 Oct 2024 19:08:46
Would prefer Roy Kent.
15.) 19 Oct 2024 19:14:46
can he play for us now as his contract has been torn up or would he need to wait till window opens? I’m not that bother If he comes back or not just a question.
16.) 19 Oct 2024 19:26:03
Clark Kent for me?.
17.) 19 Oct 2024 19:29:01
Let's bring back Morelos and Lafferty while we're at it.
18.) 19 Oct 2024 19:32:16
Well if true PC deserves all he gets.
19.) 19 Oct 2024 19:46:17
Morelos is too fat and unfit and has a terrible attitude and isn't capable of playing at our level sirwalter.
20.) 19 Oct 2024 20:18:23
If fit and has the desire will get 6 month contract to prove himself. Logically it’s a no brainier with no financial risk. More Colin Stein than Jim Baxter.
21.) 19 Oct 2024 20:28:54
Didnt even bother getting spruced up for his farewell gig, looked like ned!
Please don't bring him back.
22.) 19 Oct 2024 20:56:04
Can't possibly see that happening, 40k not a chance.
23.) 19 Oct 2024 21:25:37
A player honours his contract and leaves. that’s not rubbishing on a club. Most clubs rubbish on players by not honouring their contracts. I’m firmly on the player's side when it comes to a contract. His form was very poor last season but he played when he wasn’t fit unlike others who had phantom injuries and took a wage.
24.) 19 Oct 2024 21:39:30
My opinion is he improved our starting 11, offers us something we haven’t had since he left I.e. someone that will run at and commit players, making space for others. He’s historically been durable (see Cortez) and could free up beramji to play central which is his position.
I understand the view of not taking him back but if he makes our starting 11 stronger and wages are not unreasonable then it’s a no brainer for me.
25.) 19 Oct 2024 21:44:30
Florida nothing to do with what you think he did with this club it is to do with your using the words of he forced his way out. if he had stopped playing and this was to get the club to release him the. that is forcing his way out. if that was his ploy then he undeniably failed in that ruse.
He left at end of contract; yes in your opinion he didn't perform for the last 18 months but he fulfilled the length of his contract. my point is he was legally able to leave when he did so that isn't forcing. it isn't about what I cans ee or not but more about what you are able to see. BTWE I think the last thing I need is your help.
26.) 19 Oct 2024 21:45:38
twacoos he can't sign for anyone until January. If he has any sense then he won't sign for us.
27.) 19 Oct 2024 22:57:04
Would take Kent over Dowell anyday to be fair.
Gives us a lot of running and creates a lot of space.
Dowell has done nothing and Matondo hasn’t lived up to potential.
28.) 19 Oct 2024 23:00:02
Fingers crossed its true
Kent will tear them apart again.
29.) 19 Oct 2024 23:24:09
Angus he was a marquee signing at 7million under Gerrard and he had one good season. He downed tools and failed to perform on the pitch for over a year prior to leaving us for free thus forcing his way out our club. He fell out with GVB and Beale and on the word of several former players he was a spoilt brat.
All this on top of showing up for his final match in a shell suit known full well the traditions of our club. He forced his way out our club and deserves absolutely heehaw from us but as I said he is on his way. Another deplorable decision by those who have sanctioned this move.
30.) 19 Oct 2024 23:28:02
Honestly at this point kent is a better option than matondo by an absolute mile.
For starters matondo is awful few decent goals but overall a terrible player and another who is injured constantly.
Cortes has had horrendous luck with injuries so who knows if or when he will be back and if he can stay fit.
I know a lot of fans wouldn't be happy if the lad comes back but if he does we'll back him.
31.) 20 Oct 2024 06:19:06
He was entitled to run down his contract and leave, we had the chance to sell him and didn’t, we could have dropped him and didn’t, apparently he downed tools but yet he still played when fit. Maybe he didn’t give it his all in the last 6 months plus but imagine what would happen to him if he got a serious injury and was left without a contract. That must way heavily on any player who decides to leave on a free. If and this is a big if he comes back then he is better than what we have and hopefully he can win over the fans. He will now know that there aren’t many clubs as big as ours.
32.) 20 Oct 2024 07:17:25
Ok guys get the ryan kent song sheet dusted down as this is happening, he's coming back ?"KENT, KENT WILL TEAR YOU APART AGAIN, KENT, KENT WILL TEAR YOU APART AGAIN"??.
33.) 20 Oct 2024 07:34:13
Alex -Not a great comparison nor analogy because I am better than Matondo by at least 3 miles - as I only loose the ball once when dribbling to the fridge for a beer during matches ( my daughter is a damn good tackler so credit there) ????
RK if you are reading this please stay away from our club - go con some other unsuspecting team??.
34.) 20 Oct 2024 07:48:52
Florida as Scotty says he came to the end of his contract and left. That is honouring your contract. see the difference.
This isn't a discussion on how Kent played, got bored with that days ago. This is about your incorrect use of the English language. bored with that now as i guess you won't ever see that.
35.) 20 Oct 2024 07:49:59
Ausbear he got a knee injury and missed the last 7 league games.
36.) 20 Oct 2024 09:22:47
Angus the problem for me is just not what he did to us by literally downing tools for 2 seasons and yes he was perfectly entitled to run down his contract but c'mon he’s had his contract in Turkey terminated surely you have to ask why …. the guy is a wage thief in my opinion.
37.) 20 Oct 2024 09:33:13
blue Floyd. if you only go to fridge twice then your dribble success rate is as good as Rabbi's last year. 89% pass success rate so who he plays he isn't that bad. feet faster than brain at times I agree but the issue is keeping him fit. hamstring is an issue and the stop/ start short bursts must be more difficult for it to take than a 100m sprinter which is just run.
38.) 20 Oct 2024 09:37:29
Angus1812, is spot on here, the club failed to sell Kent when he was a sellable asset, so the club and board are at fault for not securing a profit on Kent when he was valued at 17.5 mill in 2022, so blaming Kent for the boards failures in their player trading model is ludicrous.
we all seen what Kent is capable of in his best form not only in the league, but against Celtic and top sides in Europe, get the deal done and let's get the league cup back where it belongs in our trophy room.
If we end up swapping out dowell who is utter gash and Matondo who is always injured for a player that it miles ahead of either player in skill and fitness, then get the deal done.
2 birds with one stone.
Can hear the Celtic fans and defence rubbishting bricks already.
Ryan Kent Ryan Kent
Flying doon yer wing.
Trying hard to stop him,
Ye cannot dae a thing.
39.) 20 Oct 2024 10:45:18
Anguskent can sign for anyone tomorrow, simply can’t be registered till the window opens.
40.) 20 Oct 2024 10:48:26
Angus,
You’re 100% correct that Ryan Kent honoured his contract before leaving after his contract expired.
It was a calculated decision by the club and the first team Manager’s to keep rather than move him on years prior to his contract running down.
41.) 20 Oct 2024 11:12:55
Angus thanks for the English lesson mate must be all that sun out hear affecting my brain. Now perhaps if you take your blue specs off you will see what I am trying to say. Ryan Kent is a bad apple. He downed tools under 2 Rangers managers falling out with GVB and Beale. He caused inner troubles between players and his performances on the pitch were woeful for the last 18months. He wasn’t interested and he showed up to Ibrox in a shell suit for a matchday. He’s not what we need going forward but as I said yesterday I have it on good authority he is coming.
42.) 21 Oct 2024 13:34:03
Don`t get how he downed tools to " force" himself out the club. You can argue that he maybe didn`t risk injury in the last 6 months, that's an opinion but he didn`t need to force anything, his contact was running out so Rangers couldn`t keep him if he wanted to go, even if we wanted to.
People like Kamara and Cantwell forced themselves out the club because they were under contract and decided to behave in such a way that Rangers had to let them leave.
43.) 21 Oct 2024 16:22:30
I can accept Kent coming back, I blame the Board for the shambolic mess we ended up in, of losing him, Morelos, Lundstram and others for nothing and I don't in all honesty see us signing any real top quality players while this Board remains in control.
In that respect, Kent is certainly as good, if not better, than a number of those that are masquerading as football players for us just now.
13 Sep 2024 19:55:35
I have been reliably informed that Andrew McKinlay is going to be our new CEO.
1.) 13 Sep 2024 21:31:12
I very much hope so.
2.) 14 Sep 2024 00:31:36
Ibrox4me, why?
3.) 14 Sep 2024 06:14:14
God help us.
4.) 14 Sep 2024 06:54:44
On the CEO subject John, do you have any inkling as to what direction we are moving in, noticed you mentioned a Kelly connection the other day. Not a name I'm familiar with as to who they are, cheers mate?.
5.) 14 Sep 2024 07:31:33
Fork, if I mentioned someone called Kelly that’s predictive text, never ever heard that name
We have interviewed 4, cut to two then declined Gillespie after due ddiligence
The one. Left works for a club in epl but has not been a CEO,
My understanding standing is guy from hearts was never interviewed.
6.) 14 Sep 2024 08:27:54
Why God Help Us John? You make a lot of brilliant posts and have excellent insight. I know this guy very well, he’s a great operator, highly connected and respected across the game up to UEFA levels and would come in a heartbeat. I see you’re not keen but to say that is very strange, what’s your rationale?
7.) 14 Sep 2024 08:36:36
If it was McKinley is that saying we’re struggling to find one?
or are we doing due diligence and looking for the best and is their a good list of candidates?
Just curious to know?
8.) 14 Sep 2024 09:25:59
John posted same time roughly as you
Replied
my original thinking would have been someone from down south
Interesting to see who will be announced.
9.) 14 Sep 2024 09:27:26
Stir he might not have been looking for another job, happy where he was but we have persuaded him as he is seen as best candidate. we had a look around when he wasn't keen but have now gone back.
10.) 14 Sep 2024 10:08:30
Ibrox I to know the guy very well, he would be at least fifth choice. We need someone with more experience from Germany or epl imo.
11.) 14 Sep 2024 11:02:09
John, know little about the man but why are you so quick to judge McKinley? If Bennet has done due diligence and thinks he’s qualified what’s the issue.
12.) 14 Sep 2024 11:13:47
John I'd imagine to bring in a guy with the experience of those leagues would be too expensive from what iv read This guy is well regarded and done a good job at hearts.
13.) 14 Sep 2024 11:14:09
If we are looking at Scottish CEOs, he is undoubtedly the best choice. He's by a mile the best in Scotland.
14.) 14 Sep 2024 11:53:57
79 if best in score and I respect your view why did we not approach him before interviewing Gillespie,
One Walter we r really downsizing the brand.
15.) 14 Sep 2024 12:02:09
John, I think I might have worked out that we know each other ? I know him very well too. Hasn’t been any more than initial interest. Certainly no interview.
My take is that we need stability at the top and although he would be an excellent appointment, it could be the wrong time with the current board make up.
Contacts on the other side of the city also think very highly of him. We need to build some bridges in the game and whilst stability is key, we also need to unlock some fresh investment and people.
Whatever the outcome, we need the right person in sharp, and some of the current board away as soon as possible.
16.) 14 Sep 2024 12:47:30
Ibrox what’s your thought on the Bennett news leaking.
17.) 14 Sep 2024 13:17:15
Cheers John?.
18.) 14 Sep 2024 13:24:08
Surprised at the timing and first of all hope he’s ok and wish him a speedy recovery.
The cynical side of me thinks (and I hope I’m wrong) that it’s a convenient excuse and way to let him go with full professional dignity intact.
Change is coming. The current board needs a major overhaul. JG can’t be the long term solution and I know it’s simply an interim move.
My thinking is some new investment, perhaps bringing their own people.
Going to be a very interesting few weeks off the field. I’m going to remain optimistic with an eye on the long term.
19.) 14 Sep 2024 13:47:05
Ibrox cool, I’m being told Gibson and JM ready to make their move, imo this would be a very good move for the club
Better than message I had earlier that Graeme park was to step up, but this was voted down.
20.) 14 Sep 2024 13:58:53
I4M, the rumour of new investment is the one constant in the City, (London), and this shows no sign of disappearing.
What I would say is that any serious investors will have taken their time to do due diligence and they will have ensured as far as possible that confidentiality is of the upmost importance, hence why there has been little by way of rumour in the media and that has been easy for the current Board and for King do deny.
(King, despite being a shareholder would not necessarily have been party to any investment discussions that would be handled by the Board) .
The last names I heard, that I posted in an earlier thread, was that the Easdale Brothers were keen to take a substantial share in the Club, something that at the right price I believe that both King and Park would support.
There has of course been rumour of other South African interest as well as interest from the whisky sector in Scotland and both Gibson and John Halstead have been rumoured to take a greater holing in the recent past.
Interestingly, I have also heard of interest from Private Equity Firms and Sovereign Wealth Funds.
21.) 14 Sep 2024 11:15:22
Cheers for update John?? was away working for a bit, just seen it?.
22.) 14 Sep 2024 14:12:58
That’s very interesting John. Would be a great option. Thankful that was voted down, we need that family out.
BB - you’ve been very consistent with your posts. I always find them to be of great interest and well balanced. To have options would be perfect and to have it done in private would also be pleasing.
As I say, an interesting period coming up, and hopefully one which safeguards our long term wellbeing.
23.) 14 Sep 2024 14:27:52
John, you mention Gibson and JM. Who is the JM you refer too? I would hope Gibson takes a controlling stake and takes us to next level.
24.) 14 Sep 2024 14:33:42
John you mention Gibson and JM. Who is JM?
25.) 14 Sep 2024 14:45:37
they have to do it in private, noone within can leak anything about potential buyout or major investment that can affect share prices. You can go to jail for that especially if its proved you benefit from leaking it.
26.) 14 Sep 2024 14:53:14
Excellent insight in your post Berkshire, let's hope for a positive outcome ??.
27.) 14 Sep 2024 16:17:37
Not someone I will name, king. But very well known in rangers circles.
28.) 14 Sep 2024 17:06:32
It wouldn't be John Mc2561 by any chance???.
29.) 14 Sep 2024 17:35:44
Fork, I could not afford to take club forward, and I’m way to old.
30.) 14 Sep 2024 18:27:42
Lol no harm in asking bud??.
31.) 14 Sep 2024 19:57:42
Jim mccoll Wish John Bennett all the best. Great insight guys and interesting times. WATP.
32.) 14 Sep 2024 20:11:39
I'm mindful of the fact that current shareholders would prefer that the club did not fall in to the hands of a 3rd party however if we were to assume that existing shareholders, (perhaps some of those mentioned), were interested, then the Club could go for a Rights Issue where not all of the current Shareholders did not take up their Rights Issue and I believe, (but need to confirm), that in such circumstances the remaining Shares could be purchased by other current shareholders, (or perhaps by an acceptable 3rd Party.
That way, the funds would stay within the Club and not go to an existing shareholder although this would not preclude the acquirer from buying out designated existing shareholders.
I'm not sure that Park would want to sell, but I believe that King would sell at the right price and I'm confident that a deal could be done with Club 1872 since I suspect that it would be difficult for them to distribute any proceeds of sale to the individual members. Just another theory at this time of course.
33.) 14 Sep 2024 20:36:58
If JM comes onboard he most definitely has the wealth to take us forward.
34.) 14 Sep 2024 22:03:21
I know its not popular to some but so do the Easdale brothers, worth over a billion.
Florida Bear's banter posts with other poster's replies to Florida Bear's banter posts
11 Jan 2025 16:12:06
With regards to Patrick Stewart addressing the fanbase today here are my thoughts.
I am far from a happy bear just now in fact none of us are but I actually get the logic.
- Investigate the problem
- Understand the problem
- Identify ways to address the problem
Then take steps to address each problem based on priority.
The managers ability might be ranked 13th out of 30 problems.
Let's focus on the bigger issues.
As long as the club keep us updated on things I can be patient.
We have already seen some big earners leave, and targeting youth prospects to get the transfer model up and running. It takes time.
Stadium improvements have happened.
By the start of next season I'd be happy at seeing bigger earners leave and younger players get minutes.
Changing the bandage doesn't stop the bleeding.
1.) 11 Jan 2025 16:52:49
I’m happy there seems to be a plan to sort out the problems.
One of my issues/ worries is that the same we have most of the same board members who felt our priorities were Edmiston House and the Copeland works over putting a team on the park that could perform.
Also if we’re giving Clement time then will someone tell him to stop with the Celtic budget chat as it’s doing my head in.
What he seems to forget is that there’s a far bigger budget gap between us and Motherwell, St Mirren, Dundee etc and we can’t seem to deal with them away from home.
Let’s hope we can get a couple of players in and a few pre contracts for the summer and the rebuild doesn’t take too long as this has been torture.
2.) 11 Jan 2025 17:01:16
Florida a very well laid out and methodical post. Well done.
3.) 11 Jan 2025 17:41:23
A football club has no bigger issue than results, name me a club that’s bad on the pitch but good off it.
4.) 11 Jan 2025 17:56:28
Changing the bandage doesn't stop the bleeding. Did u not say he had to go the other day?
5.) 11 Jan 2025 17:58:28
Don’t think he wants to make rash decisions as he’s more or less in the door. Nothing wrong with finding out the workings of the club first in every department and glad it’s more independent rather than individuals more interested keeping themselves in a job.
Hopefully, this lays the foundations for a good future. I think we are slowly seeing changes which is what the fans are crying out for and hopefully we have someone that stops the short-term fixes.
6.) 11 Jan 2025 18:56:55
Good points there Coop, the minimum every season must be the belief that we can beat everyone else, then old firm games take care of themselves. At the moment we are wondering every week if we have enough to beat these so called lesser teams, and clement doesn't seem to get these expectations, and seems to have little idea what to do when games go against us?!
7.) 11 Jan 2025 18:57:31
Great post Florida, I do believe that it is the correct way forward in terms of the review although I do feel Clement is on borrowed time.
8.) 11 Jan 2025 19:18:14
Rangers problems exist for about 15 yrs. To expect Clement or any other manager to turn things around round on the pitch in the relatively near future is living in dream world. Ranger could win a cup or SPL within 2-3 yrs but won’t be able to build on that improbable success.
I am not sure the current Board has ability and strength of mind to lay foundations to build for prolonged success. It seems to me that Rangers appetite for success is such that rather hold some profits year on year to accumulate a rainy day fund to lift Rangers in a future yr when not enough money is available and the nest egg carries them through . Board will continue spending money it hopes to get.
9.) 11 Jan 2025 20:13:46
The senior-level management and directors at Rangers seem to make incorrect decisions every time they have the opportunity.
Stadium, players, contracts, trading etc etc.
10.) 11 Jan 2025 20:17:08
Cheers John and Asa ??
Orange T my own personal thoughts are that he has to go and eventually will but as off just now we have much bigger problems to fix for the next man to be successful. Look at Amorim at Man Utd. He has came in and they are in a relegation battle. That’s what I mean by changing the bandage doesn’t stop the bleeding ?.
10 Jan 2025 14:08:57
Just off the phone to my best mate there. He told me a lot of supporters are heading along to Ibrox tonight for 6pm to voice their displeasure and anger at those running the club. Good luck to you brothers Florida beat is with you in spirit ????.
1.) 10 Jan 2025 15:09:40
It won’t be a huge turnout not hearing it being pushed.
2.) 10 Jan 2025 15:11:48
I seen that on Twitter last night I just thought it was one guy talking about it.
3.) 10 Jan 2025 15:26:19
I echo that sentiment from Norway.
4.) 10 Jan 2025 15:38:23
I hope that the security guards at least acknowledge their presence and maybe make them a wee cuppa.
5.) 10 Jan 2025 15:40:02
Must be doing the rounds. Good luck to those who go ?.
6.) 10 Jan 2025 16:28:38
hope they are wrapped up well because its friggin cold out there.
7.) 10 Jan 2025 16:45:32
What for, nobody will be there at that time.
8.) 10 Jan 2025 17:40:44
You all have the support of this old codger folks, enough is enough.
09 Jan 2025 21:58:46
Bye bye Clement ??.
1.) 09 Jan 2025 22:19:38
It is the only transfer necessary in January.
2.) 09 Jan 2025 22:26:47
But will it be Florida Bear ?.
3.) 09 Jan 2025 23:16:33
You really think sacking clement is the only transfer necessary and would answer all our problems ASA? Wow.
07 Jan 2025 15:12:59
January window is always very hard to do business in. Heart is saying one thing head another. Heart says I would love Lyall Cameron and Ryan Porteous in this month. Both improve our squad. SPL experience. Cameron pretty easy to get and if Porteous wants back we could tie up a loan deal with option to buy. He is the kinda player we have been missing in our team for a long time. Head says with the 17million loss published from AGM and still cutting wage bill I don’t expect much movement from us this month if I’m totally honest. Being 13points behind we ain’t winning the league. Also with the majority of fans still holding question marks over Phil Clement I wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t sign anyone this month and just run with our youngsters for the rest of the season. ?.
1.) 07 Jan 2025 16:11:33
One way or the other we will need to get defensive cover in.
2.) 07 Jan 2025 17:11:53
the flip side to that is yes the chances of winning the league are slim but there is still a scottish cup and cash to be won in europe. doing well in europe will also be a good bargaining chip when we come to summer transfer window.
3.) 07 Jan 2025 17:25:00
If we recall Davies, who I don't believe did a lot wrong, and we keep the hard working Dessers, then we have sufficient squad to see rest of season out.
4.) 07 Jan 2025 17:33:37
Why would we recall Davies when he isn’t good enough for our league. Birmingham are his level and hopefully they sign him permanently.
Dessers also isn’t good enough for Rangers. We need to offload him ASAP.
5.) 07 Jan 2025 18:01:53
Florida maybe fans have about Clement but the board certainly don't, not as many fans as it was, they're starting to understand the process he's working under, I'm just glad we've got him, because not many top managers would work under these situations and especially when not knowing it when they first arrived.
6.) 07 Jan 2025 18:22:51
Mystar Every Rangers manager has inherited a poor squad. Clement knew the size of the job he was taking on. 12 points from 10 away games, it's scary to think there's folk still defending that.
7.) 07 Jan 2025 19:02:17
Correct Florida we won’t win a league title with this man in charge.
8.) 07 Jan 2025 19:39:44
You said the same with gerrard storm ? remember ?.
9.) 07 Jan 2025 22:50:29
Florida did he know there would be zero cash and he needed to get high earners out? no.
10.) 07 Jan 2025 22:53:33
It is a far more scarier than folk that just haven't got a clue about the process where going through Florida.
05 Jan 2025 16:31:57
Michael Keane at Everton. Out of contact in the summer, over 280 Premier League games between Everton and Burnley and 12 caps for England. Still only 31 years old. He is the type of experienced player I hope we are looking at. ??.
1.) 05 Jan 2025 17:01:43
Hasn't played much football the last few seasons. Looked ok at Burnley but I've seen milk turn quicker - with our high line we need pace as well as some height.
2.) 05 Jan 2025 17:10:03
Good player but must surely command a wage outwith out reach?
3.) 05 Jan 2025 17:16:45
Florida we can’t afford his wages and he will have numerous other EPL interest and top end of championship.
The Jonny Evans chat is much more likely at this stage of his career, he would bring much needed experience and is leader. He can still perform at EPL level and similar to Davie Weir the attraction of playing for the club would be appealing. It would be a very smart short term signing till end of season and possible another after that.
4.) 05 Jan 2025 17:17:21
Would be great.
5.) 05 Jan 2025 17:21:23
I'm just waiting for someone to tell us we won't sign him because he's on £x amount a week.
6.) 05 Jan 2025 17:34:41
Scotty did Jack Butland not drop his wages to play for us? Some players choose football over money my friend ??.
7.) 05 Jan 2025 18:14:22
Asa which one are you referring to would be great mate ie. jonny evans or michael keane ?.
8.) 05 Jan 2025 18:15:17
I would bring in jonny evans to us now in a heartbeat, no brainer if we can do it ?.
9.) 05 Jan 2025 18:37:53
Keane SWS ideally would want someone with 4/ 5 years in there legs.
10.) 05 Jan 2025 18:43:36
I agree Florida some players do but I expect Keane to have EPL interest and to prefer football and cash over coming to us.
11.) 05 Jan 2025 19:04:31
Perhaps Scotty but it’s all about how we approach him. We need an experienced CB. Soutar is too injury prone. I also expected Butland to choose money but look how that turned out ??.
12.) 05 Jan 2025 19:41:53
Gummy we won’t sign him as he is on too much money ?.
13.) 05 Jan 2025 21:27:03
Florida Butland was getting zero game time for a long sustained period of time. other clubs didn’t want to take the risk on him. We guaranteed him the no1 jersey aswel as very good wages. The guarantee of a jersey isn’t as nailed on being an outfield player imho.
14 Jan 2025 16:26:01
I agree Asa. 15million or more and we cash in. Great business. Every player has their price and we must learn from past mistakes.
11 Jan 2025 16:14:43
Pumping Lana ????.
10 Jan 2025 20:39:53
A different manager may bring a different approach. Whether it works would remain to be seen.
What doesn't work and what hasn't worked is the one size fits all approach Clement has to away games. The idea we persist with this is beyond me.
We're now at 4 wins in 16 away league games under this manager and with two separate squads.
10 Jan 2025 17:52:52
Very much so Whitehorse ??.
10 Jan 2025 16:40:55
Well said True Blue. I agree with every word ??.
16 Jan 2025 17:30:16
Great read mate thanks for that ???.
16 Jan 2025 14:00:49
Hagi has all the ability in the world. It's his consistency he needs to improve.
15 Jan 2025 13:14:45
Good to see you back EHL. Thanks for the update ???.
13 Jan 2025 13:12:02
All the best Horse ??.
12 Jan 2025 19:06:45
Horse there are lots of reasons supporters leave the stadium early. They have young kids, they or supporters they are with have disabilities, they are going night shift to work, they live a considerable distance away from Ibrox and need to get home. Lots of reasons my man. No Rangers supporter is better than the other. We are a club for everyone ??.