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24 Jul 2024 21:54:32
Positives from tonight
1. 2nd half much better than 1st
2. Ridvan had a decent 1st half
3. I like the look of Barron. Lots of drive, energy and he's very vocal on the pitch. Belies his 80 games as a 1st team player.
4. Good to see so many academy players. Lads all look confident and demanding the ball.
5. Leon King, at least defensively, tightened us up 2nd half.
6. Wright's finish.
7. Kelly's distribution looks good.
If i thought about all the negatives i might greet ?.
1.) 24 Jul 2024 23:24:18
Young Fraser didn't do himself any harm also.
Like the way he bombs up that left side, searing pace.
In fact enjoyed the energy many of the younger players brought to the game in the 2nd half.
If one or 2 of them can start catching the managers eye on a regular basis that would help the club financially.
Any news on Zak Lovelace?
2.) 25 Jul 2024 06:27:34
Honestly don't think king will ever do anything with rangers unless leaves and comes back later in career needs games or his career will go nowhere.
Glad Wright scored tired of all stick people give him here assure he's not standard we want but we signed him and he gives everything he's got every time he plays should never be piling onto a guy doing his best and fighting for everything
I agree barron looks good so far keep it up and make that midfield berth your own.
18 Jul 2024 14:26:19
Hi Folks,
Greetings from sunny Rhodes.
I understand the clamour from some for Tav to go and if it raises circa 3m then its almost a no brainer, however, i just can't see anyone paying that sort of cash for him.
Id suggest keeping him given the expected/ hoped turnover of players but I'd sit him down and explain he's not a guaranteed starter and the captaincy must go to someone who is.
He may opt to walk then. So be it.
There's a list of players I'd hope to move on before him.
1. Goldson
2. Wright
3. Matondo
4. King (not convinced he'll ever nake it at us) .
Id give Dowell another season and see what he can offer.
Anyway enough bollo**s from me. Where's that cheap Rhodes beer?
1.) 18 Jul 2024 14:50:26
He’s quite an expensive bit part player, get rid and find a cheaper alternative.
2.) 18 Jul 2024 16:44:19
As the manager said everyone has a price and is replaceable except Butland, who of course does have a price and is replaceable just like shagger was replaceable with Butland.
We have a lot of players needing to go and it all need replaced.
Goldson
Davies out and 1 cb in.
Dowell
Lawrence
Hagi
Cantwell all out and 1 cm in
Matondo
Wright
Maybe mccausland out and 2 widemen in
Lammers
Dessers out 1 striker in
If we can t sell all of these even sell half and loan half out to bring wage bill down, just juggle the numbers to we get new players in the door.
3.) 18 Jul 2024 17:00:36
Athole, I think in theory what you say is spot on, he certainly can't remain as Captain, too many failures during his tenure as skipper, BUT, in my eyes he will never be a failure, £250k for a player who's return has vastly exceeded his cost. I think Tav would move if Clement goes down the route you suggest pal, and I hope he would leave with a lot of rspect from us fans.
4.) 18 Jul 2024 20:33:48
I would imagine if Tav was told his game time was going to get be limited, He would not want to hang around and be bit part player, so best all-round if he was to leave, while he is still respected by all, that's the least he deserves for his service to club.
5.) 19 Jul 2024 13:12:56
Port/ Ger agree 100%. He should leave with our respect and for 250k, what a signing.
He does have too much scar tissue though. Him, Goldson and a few others.
05 Jul 2024 22:33:53
"Tosh from the Bill". I'm still laughing at that ??.
1.) 06 Jul 2024 00:45:37
The answers where class.
14 Jun 2024 21:05:28
DOIGER - Welcome back on.
Not a fan of Scotland but enough of my fellow gers fans on here support them passionately so i wish them and you all well.
01 Jun 2024 17:37:23
Might not get a lot of agreement on this one but I'd give Dowell another year if we're convinced he's over any legacy injury issues.
I think there is a player in there. Even as a squad player.
Thoughts?
1.) 01 Jun 2024 17:55:09
Might not have a choice, need someone to want to buy him.
2.) 01 Jun 2024 18:05:11
Sorry but its a no from me. Agree he looks tidy but he had problems before us.
3.) 01 Jun 2024 18:18:33
im the same mate.
4.) 01 Jun 2024 18:31:05
Yeah i think dowell is a good player. Were not going to be able to move everybody on.
5.) 01 Jun 2024 18:33:52
Doesn’t really bring anything to the table another one Mystar said would be a player but will have forgot he said it.
6.) 01 Jun 2024 18:52:38
We need players that are available week in week out and he is not one of them. 152 games in 10 years is enough evidence that he is not the correct type of player for Rangers. He won't turn the corner and suddenly be able to play 40-60 games and that's what we need. I do like him and think he is a good footballer however he's not that good to justify keeping for a handful of games per season.
7.) 01 Jun 2024 19:13:12
I think we need to stop believing that the walking dead will somehow be anything but next season, some sports people simply don’t have the physicality for top level sport and continually breakdown, it’s really unfortunate but we need to stop being a rest and recuperation centre for these types.
8.) 01 Jun 2024 19:16:33
Was there not talk of the player himself wanting away?
9.) 01 Jun 2024 19:56:17
We need players for a squad so if he's a bench warmer, yes.
10.) 01 Jun 2024 20:01:03
After jack and lunny leaving we still have few options in middle but nobody who sticks out we need a massive upgrade in midfield. Dowell is a tidy enough player but to be successful we need him to be noore than a squad player.
11.) 01 Jun 2024 20:10:28
Storm if you can't see Dowell quality as a player that's cool, certainly doesn't surprise me man.
12.) 01 Jun 2024 20:20:36
Dowell is poor and injury prone. Too slow for our Mf.
13.) 01 Jun 2024 20:56:29
My star to be perfectly honest with you mate storm can't see anything unless John says it ? He's like one of the three blind mice ?.
14.) 01 Jun 2024 21:05:38
Storm Is like an elephant forgets nothing lol. Agree with storm mystar when has he actually showed he's a player? He's either injured, or when he plays he's mediocre mate.
15.) 01 Jun 2024 21:31:18
Only showed it in a couple of games boy blue, be happy if sold but we'll get a fee for him, many championship clubs will be interested in him.
16.) 01 Jun 2024 22:49:43
Had high hopes for him mystar but like Lawrence always felt I was waiting for him to hit form but neither ever did.
17.) 02 Jun 2024 03:34:22
Completely agree My Star, Dowell clearly a very tidy player. Just don’t think he suits our system unfortunately.
18.) 02 Jun 2024 07:37:45
Dowell nowhere near good enough.
06 Jul 2024 16:02:21
Hertford - the red fox sleeps in Moscow on a snowy morning. shhhh.
03 Jul 2024 17:52:17
Freddie Boswells moustache.
14 Jun 2024 20:59:09
Hi John - just what you said about us scouting Beale and Gio players.
You've kind of elaborated on it but just curious as to your thoughts on us scouting 'legacy' players.
14 Jun 2024 17:36:32
Hi John - what's your opinion re your statement above?
03 Jun 2024 12:18:21
DcDel.
21 Jul 2024 16:43:35
TT ??.
19 Jul 2024 13:12:56
Port/ Ger agree 100%. He should leave with our respect and for 250k, what a signing.
He does have too much scar tissue though. Him, Goldson and a few others.
08 Jul 2024 21:56:49
Only joking Come in Peace, you come across as a balanced guy.
You're right. Win games of football and the big issues become small issues.
08 Jul 2024 21:55:41
Come in Peace - you're a simpleton.
04 Jul 2024 19:26:08
You shut it bhoy bhlue ?? only kidding bud.