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30 Jul 2022 13:56:28
Well that's Arfield earned his extra one year already.

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23 Jun 2016 19:03:52
Just watched the Niko Kranjcar interview and was struck by the shear quality and intellect of the guy. Talked a great interview displaying insight, respect, ambition, professionalism and possibly a slight distain for the quality of question being asked. A really polished performance, reminiscent of Ian Black I thought, HA HA! A true measure of how far we have come - Black to Kranjcar! Just hope he stays fit and we see the best of what he has to offer. Welcome Niko.

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1.) 23 Jun 2016 19:55:39
Not even funny! Shouldn't be disrespectful to former players. And for the record I liked Ian Black and whatever faults you can pick on the guy, I tell you what, he could play football. Let's concentrate on moving forward with the good work being done now.


2.) 23 Jun 2016 20:09:12
You can if they where pish.


3.) 23 Jun 2016 20:33:16
😂😂 Ryan 👏🏼👏🏼.


4.) 23 Jun 2016 22:17:23
Don't believe in slagging off ex or current players, but Ian Black a good footballer, come on seriously.


5.) 23 Jun 2016 22:27:50
Each to their own! I thought Black was a massive disappointment and for the money he was on, we had the right to expect much more, considering the opposition he was playing against.

Can't recall many stand out performances in a Rangers shirt and was more than happy to see him go. Just my opinion though and just because Rangers released him doesn't mean he couldn't play football, there might have been other reasons. The positive is we are moving forward and signing some players with fantastic footballing pedigrees which is an absolute delight, especially after some of the dross we have had to endure immediately pre MW.

Measuring the progress in the development of the team by comparing the calibre of players and signings pre and post MW seems a reasonable thing to do and I shall continue to take comfort from it. In the end though it is results and trophies that count so let's hope the new Rangers deliver all they promise and 55 is soon ours.


6.) 23 Jun 2016 23:51:17
Dunbar blue

What impressed you most about Black? Was it all those great performances for the team? Or was it when he bet against his own team? Truly awful player who embarrassed the club born on and off the park.


7.) 24 Jun 2016 00:53:13
I remember meeting black at the hydro at the john bishop show, me and a few of my mates thanked him for coming to us, guy turned out to be a total plank bragging about cash and all of us just thinkin wtf is this guy been smoking, on the park aswell he was total sh1te, he's a absolute fud.


8.) 24 Jun 2016 02:05:44
Seem to have drawn a bit of flack on this one. Obviously I never had the pleasure of meeting him at the Hydro and can't comment on that, I am entitled to my opinion that I don't like our ex players being belittled or mocked and Biffo you asked what I liked about him as a player so again my opinion, I liked him because no matter how poorly our team was playing or indeed if he wasn't having a good game or he was taking pelters from the fans he was always brave to take the ball in any area, he could control the ball with both feet, he could tackle, for a wee guy he was decent in the air and again in my opinion was a better player than a lot of the players playing around him in midfield. When he was replaced by other players they were Kyle Hutton and young Murdoch, both who in my opinion again were not as effective as Ian Black. I have no problem that others have different opinions but was making the point that I don't like slagging Rangers players as its not necessary . That's it guys.


9.) 24 Jun 2016 04:37:24
Listen mate if guys on here want to comment on Ian black being single fish it's up to them. You have your opinions and others have their own. I kept sticking up for him expecting him to come good and he never did. Bet against us and any time he played against us he tried his heart out and snapped our players then all he done for us was get kicked about the lower leagues and complained like some daft wee lassie. Not the worst but still nowhere near good enough.


10.) 24 Jun 2016 07:57:17
That's fine guys, gave my opinion, that's all. I am moving on and concentrating on the good stuff that's happening now. Thanks Dunbar Blue😊.


11.) 24 Jun 2016 11:00:39
Ian black was a joke, he should never have been signed by mcCoist, total waste of a wage, I'm so glad how far the club has changed since those days.


12.) 24 Jun 2016 12:09:03
Well said Dunbar Blue - it's only banter. Would rather have had the craic over a pint down the pub than on a forum but there you go. In the meantime got to get ready to head off down the pub with my English friends and neighbours to watch the Euros - come on Iceland - just for the craic of course and the your fish fingers which are excellent!


13.) 24 Jun 2016 14:18:32
Thanks Ritereg, I liked your post was really balanced. I would enjoy a pint with you and the craic for sure and io am also enjoying good banter with my English pals but they always trump me with the " how's your team doing" banter. Like yourself I'm really looking forward to how this season pans out and although we clearly all have different opinions we all want the best for the Rangers.


 

 

22 Jan 2016 19:49:45
Sorry premature sending previously! Was looking forward to the current transfer window, especially with all the talk of homework done early, list of targets in place and so on. I am not sure if the players that we have been linked with are what we need or what improvement they will bring to the first 11. All I know is that it is exciting seeing the pieces of the jigsaw coming together. Initially we were led to expect possibly 4 or 5 signings all of which would add value, on and off the pitch, to the current squad and be capable of performing in the SPL. Against this expectation we are well short. Given how smoothly things have gone in the Warburton era this is a bit of a surprise and it is easy to understand why people are getting agitated, frustrated and criticising the board (DK) for lack of funds. But the simple truth is we don't know the full story behind these alleged bids or indeed who our main targets are. Personally I am going to take my cue from MW himself. Since his arrival the professional standards with regard to everything relating to the team have risen dramatically; player discipline, commitment and interviews. Player development and cohesion. The whole squad exude focus, belief and professionalism all stemming from Warburton and his integrity. So on that basis if MW is happy that the board are supporting his transfer targets to the value that HE values them at who are we to be concerned. Remember he left Brentford over a dispute about transfer policy so I cannot see him publicly fronting and endorsing transfer dealings that he is not comfortable with or he would consider detrimental to the development of the team required to deliver the objectives for the next few seasons. In Warburton I trust - come on the Gers!

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1.) 23 Jan 2016 03:53:37
Excellent post that makes a lot of sense. The problem is that King, like Murray before him, is so full of bull that he is creating a problem for himself.

Warburton has come out and said that we will have new signings before the Morton Game, (or at least, so we are to believe by the Press) , and unless the two guys that we have been kinked with in the media are smokescreens while we secure better players then, to all accounts, it would appear that King has not come up with the requisite funds.

Indeed there is little indication that the promised £30m or the spending up front if required, as spouted by King, was anything other than bull and this concern tends to be supported by the fact that the vast amount of loan capital that is being invested at present is coming from sources other than King.

We should manage to win promotion even without quality reinforcements so long as we do not suffer a string of injuries or suspensions. If we do then we simply do not have the cover in defence, midfield or attack, to give comfort, even against teams like QotS or Raith Rovers. That said, we will struggle to win the SPL title next season without a number of quality signings unless our manager and his new scouting system uncover two or there Ramin Stirling's.

I would suspect that the Celtic hierarchy will strengthen their team come the summer and who knows they might even bring in a new manager that can compete with Warburton. In such circumstances it is totally out of order if King, (and remember his cash promises) , does not provide Warburton with the same or greater financial support.!


 

 

 

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28 Jan 2024 16:01:38
I don't know how good Butland can be and I don't know whether ultimately he will prove to be better than Woods, Kloss, Goram etc but I do know they were all better protected than him, based on the quality of defenders they had in front of them.
Also the art of goalkeeping has changed over the years, height is considered far more of an essential attribute now, and the ability to play the ball with your feet seems to be the way to go.
Is Butland the best ever? Probably not, certainly too early to say in my opinion but I can understand why someone would make that case. Goals conceded on the road is pretty meager and all this with a right back that supposedly can't defend, a left back constantly caught out of position and bottling challenges and an unsettled centre half pairing, the stalwart of which comes in for his own fair share of criticism.
So Jack Butland; our best keeper, the best keeper in the SPL and that's all that really matters - for now anyway.

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08 Apr 2018 15:53:44
Just interested but what is all the clamour about Neil Warnock?
How is this a way forward?
And how does de Boer know what our club is about any more than Murty?
Not saying Murty is definitely the right man but equally not sure anyone definitely better has been identified.
Some of the suggestions are difficult to figure, Billy Davies for example.
So even if Murty comes up short this season I wouldn't change him without being sure the replacement would be any bette, so not Derek McInnes either.
Maybe the most important thing is someone who can work with Mark Allen who seems to be able to spot and land a player.
Anyway, fingers crossed for next week and what is happening with Rossiter?

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20 May 2016 11:30:26
Watched Altidore for almost a season at Hull; nearly 30 appearances and only 2 goals if I remember correctly? This is an appalling goals to game ratio for a striker. Makes Leigh Griffiths look like Ronaldo. Think he might have been one of the main reasons Hull struggled so much that season. If you can't hit a barn door you can't hit a barn door - doesn't matter if it's in the EPL, the SPL or the Champions League. And with any luck it won't just be the SPL it will be the Europa League.

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20 May 2016 09:25:28
Hope not Altidore - we need some one who can score for fun and he sure isn't that man. If we sign Altidore with the intent of including him in the starting 11 that would be a massive boost for the other teams in the SPL. Nicky Clarke is 100 times better and yes I know what I am saying.

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16 May 2016 16:56:23
Arteta's best days are long behind him and I guess he knows this if he did retire this morning. Have seen him warm up a few times this season and his is undoubtedly a fantastically professional routine but he never got anywhere near the ball. If we were lucky enough to secure Barton's services he would be here for the fight and would definitely get stuck in because that's what he does. Arteta would be a luxury item. As players, in their day, Arteta would probably edge it, he certainly has displayed more class but in the here and now Joey Barton every day of the week. Here's hoping.

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18 Sep 2022 19:14:38
Spot on Arcade_Penny.
If we had held on at Hibs we would have been equal on points!
So the eastenders get off to a flying start and we are struggling to find a bit of form and have an injury list you
wouldn't expect until after the winter months. Yet they are within touching distance with a long long way to go.
It saddens me greatly to see guys that I have read avidly every day for longer than I care to remember having wee digs at one another and falling out.
We all did well to keep the faith during the difficult years after 2012. Let's stand firm and support our team in the chase for our next title. Still by far the classiest act in Scotland as the last week has yet again proved.

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11 Jan 2022 23:57:27
Newcastle are caught in a relegation battle and by signing Woods they reduce the scoring potential of one of their biggest obstacles to staying in the Premiership. If Newcastle stay up and Burnley go down Woods will have been well worth the 20 million even if he never kicks a ball for Newcastle.

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18 Nov 2021 23:04:46
The timing of Gerrards leaving was maybe not so bad. He was clearly struggling to deliver the level of performance achieved last year. I lost count of the number of times posters on here were reduced to taking comfort from the result a game despite what was widely acknowledged as puzzlingly below par performances.
The manner of his leaving was shabby though. It is very difficult to believe that his appointment and that of his back room staff at Villa was the work of a couple of days.
Particularly disappointing given his track record of plain speaking and straight answers.
Thanks for what he did but I suspect we are in a better place now than we were two weeks ago.

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05 May 2021 22:55:11
Chelsea certainly made hard work of it tonight and should have scored a few more. Will be an interesting final though. It has taken Pep 5 years to get City to the final, Tuckel inherited a fractured team and got there in 6 months. Will be interesting to see how it works out. Istanbul.

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13 Apr 2021 08:33:17
The situation around Tav and Patterson is a tricky one, made all the more so because Tav is the captain. None the less a good conundrum to have.
I do not want Tav sold and although I am slightly surprised that he is captain, acknowledge that there are many things going on in training, behind the scenes, that we do not see and fully respect SG's judgement. When I think of captains I think more of players in the mold of Greg, Souness, Butcher, Gough, Terry, Tony Adams, Gerrard himself but maybe that is for days gone by?
The dilemma comes in a number of forms, tactical and financial. Some
on here have said that Patterson is better defensively than Tav, a view which I personally share. Does this mean if Patterson is only playing a proportion of the games at right back, he should play those against stiffer opposition, in the Champions League say? Or do we play our better defensive right back against weaker opposition when really we should be concentrating on attack rather than defense. Both seem unlikely especially the notion that you would play the prestige games without your captain.
Then financially! If we were to sell Tav now, Captain of a historic title winning Glasgow Rangers side, with 13 goals and 12+ assists, what sort of fee could we command? £7 million maybe, many would demand more I am sure. In 3 seasons time what would we get?
Then there Nathan Patterson whose contract also runs for a further 3 seasons. If he is Tav's understudy will he struggle to maintain his development, loose out on international opportunity, become disillusioned and ask his agent to find him a route out no doubt for a minimal fee as he is untried, untested and in his own opinion untrusted? Or does he play most of the next 3 seasons, do a Tierney and move on for £25 million.
Financially best case £30 to 35 million in the coffers, worst case maybe £3 to £4 million if Tav plays most of the next 3 seasons and Patterson does a Lewis McCloud or Barry McKay.
And in all of this there is a responsibility to develop Nathan Patterson to be the very best he can be; right back for Rangers and Scotland, Captain of Rangers and Scotland? The likes of Tierney, Trent Alexander, Wambasaca, Luke Shaw were all in the thick of it at 19.
I do not know what the answer is and none of the options seem easy or pain free, I just want the best outcome for the Famous Glasgow Rangers. But I cannot forget where we have just come from, who is going to own us today?, are we going to survive?, is there a future?, will there ever be a 55?
We all owe a massive debt to Dave King and the Three Bears and a few more besides but we do need to find the financial strength to stand on our own two feet, to owe and be beholden to no man. We are a selling club, (as is every if the price is right), so let's do it well whilst respecting all the players that have got us back where we belong.
In Gerrard I Trust.

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