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02 Jun 2024 13:18:54
Regarding the CG photo.
1. Yes it would likely out me as the source hence why I requested it's removal after an hour or so.
2. It had a photo of his kid which I removed using object remover on my phone.
3. I didn't once say any rumours were concrete, simply gave my opinion by reading between the lines of multiple conversations. Not as if I've come on and said he has said this and that, indeed I said multiple times that he didn't necessarily say much.
What I will say though is that while I think JT will leave, I've heard from from a non player that he's been offered a 2 year contract to stay,
1.) 02 Jun 2024 14:27:17
JT has 2 years why would we give a guy that’s clearly declining another 2?
2.) 02 Jun 2024 14:36:03
DPM, is this a two ear extension, or just to stay another two years.
3.) 02 Jun 2024 15:00:23
Reduced terms perhaps? Extension is to batrubbish mental to contemplate.
4.) 02 Jun 2024 15:07:00
I doubt he has been offered an extension to be honest. I Was in the blue lounge hospitality for the final and got talking to a suit who said he was going to be offered an extension. How he'd have known I don't know, is it true? Probably not, just passing on what I heard from someone who was a club employee of some description to the extent wee Willie Henderson knew him well. Again, for the sake of folk who don't necessarily like what I've to say, This is a rumour in the normal unsubstantiated sense as opposed to the from horses mouth sense.
5.) 02 Jun 2024 15:14:44
If we've offered a 32 year old on the decline a 2 year extension could the last 1 out turn off the lights.
6.) 02 Jun 2024 15:39:34
What photo?
7.) 02 Jun 2024 15:45:46
I don’t think he’ll be offers an extension but I do think he’ll be 1st choice right back when the first ball is kicked next season and the last ball as well.
He may then leave that summer.
8.) 02 Jun 2024 15:55:14
Firstly, i don't believe its true but if it was true, even if he halved his wages (no chance would he agree to) i still don't want to go on with him as our right back for 1 season never mind 3 or 4. Its time for sterling to take over.
9.) 02 Jun 2024 16:00:26
RFC55. I was getting a wee bit of doubt about information I had passed on from a couple players who's kids go to school with my kid so I took a photo of him as proof that I'm not just making up nonsense, apparently that's a thing that people come on here and make things up, so I was substantiating slightly.
10.) 02 Jun 2024 16:01:47
Not as if we haven't extended for worse!
11.) 02 Jun 2024 16:39:25
Not doubting the original poster and what he was told, but just no, that would be nuts. It is a rumour site, so keep them coming DPM112, all open for debate. ?.
12.) 02 Jun 2024 16:50:54
I think tav should stay he is only 32 and loves being at our club on wards and upwards remember Davie Wie was in his late 30s when he sined for our wonderful club and look how that turned out for him.
13.) 02 Jun 2024 18:35:56
2 years left then another 2 years for a guy we know that isn’t good enough please god no.
14.) 02 Jun 2024 18:48:45
Ibrox davie weir didn't flog goals on a weekly basis. Tavs time is up.
15.) 02 Jun 2024 18:55:32
Club more likely to listen for offers, player is already tied in for 2 more seasons. Championship teams and a dutch team sniffing around.
16.) 02 Jun 2024 18:58:42
Am i misreading? but CG isn't a RB.
17.) 02 Jun 2024 21:15:30
Talking about Tav Amato.
18.) 03 Jun 2024 12:22:40
Tav going nowhere. No extension and will see out his contract. Nothing changes for next season re Tav. Goldson will go if an offer comes in. big if.
31 May 2024 12:12:29
"What's the chances of Jack leaving"?
"He's loving life up here".
Butland isn't going anywhere and certainly not in the summer, between the lines Europe is keeping him here, not the champions league, just Europe.
1.) 31 May 2024 12:35:49
I hope so mate. Is this Goldsons words?
2.) 31 May 2024 12:36:15
If a big bid comes in he may go but he won’t get a bigger club than us and I’m sure he wouldn’t move unless he was guaranteed first choice keeper.
3.) 31 May 2024 12:36:15
I don't want him to go and actually don't think he will go but sometimes players have no choice to go if they are told they are to be sold for money to rebuild, I'm not saying this is the case I think / hope we have a decent enough pot saved up for Clement to bring in who he needs and keeping super jack as no 1 but no one is not for sale at any price due to our league.
4.) 31 May 2024 12:40:37
It will all depend on his ambitions he has. If he is happy to challenge for trophies and be a strong no1 playing in front of 50k every week then he will stay. If he wants to be England no1 he has no choice but to leave.
5.) 31 May 2024 12:41:33
A decent offer comes in for him, we'll snap their hands off. A great chance to make money on someone we got for nothing. Hopefully the days of letting players run down their contracts, and leave for nothing, are gone.
6.) 31 May 2024 13:08:50
I wouldn't really want to say who said it publicly but they are a current player. They pretty much said without saying that he's happy here and they'd be surprised if he left especially in the summer. Like GJ said, often times players have no choice, I don't think that would necessarily be the case here mind you as he is very highly regarded for all the right reasons and rated also.
7.) 31 May 2024 13:49:18
When Jack Butland was sifting through contract options last year I imagine there were some far jucier bits of fruit on the table from EPL and farher afield than the honest offer Rangers could put up. He is chasing silver not gold to show his grandkids. That said in todays game the board can intervene if the magic number is struck. Ask Alan Hutton or more recently Fashion Sakala and Nathan Paterson.
8.) 31 May 2024 13:51:16
I like it mate, your rumours are to the point, no code talk or word games. Keep them coming my man?.
9.) 31 may 2024 14:15:41
“ between the lines, butland is staying because of eurooe, not cl just europe,
but i wouldn't like to say who said it publicly
( blue river, your rumours are to the point and no code talk or word games,
il tell you who said it, the poster said it just there, , no code talk or word games, just jacks staying but i can't tell you who said it,
10.) 31 May 2024 14:26:39
All Good BlueRiver. We shall see what transpires over the weeks, I even got a photo at the gates yesterday for the sake of the doubters and to lend credence but there's nowhere to post on here. He's not a bad lad to be honest, when we got talking he was shocked that there was a football fan let alone a Rangers fan, not really a football school, rugger and hockey, I felt a bit bad calling him a "Useless ******" after a few performances,
{Ed001's Note - you can post it to the sightings page.}
11.) 31 May 2024 14:52:37
Any offers of £5 million or more for Butland and we will sell him - we are not in a position to turn down any instant profit of reasonable magnitude -.
12.) 31 May 2024 14:55:14
Fair enough. Thanks again for your posts appreciate your updates. Keep them coming if you can.
13.) 31 May 2024 15:10:58
Big tel we rejected 8 mill from forest in Jan. So not sure we now would accept 5 mill?
14.) 31 May 2024 15:32:00
TT1212, just notice your back bud, how was Croatia?
15.) 31 May 2024 15:43:06
Hope all good with you tt
Paul all the parts I’m seeing say rangers rejected 5 for butland, can u direct me to where it says we rejected 8.
16.) 31 May 2024 15:55:06
Big Tel, behave with 5million. Minimum 15million and I personally think that’s still too little based on the English market.
17.) 31 May 2024 16:01:13
We won't be accepting an offer of 5 million.
18.) 31 May 2024 16:01:22
Big tel we will it sell him for 5 million that’s ridiculous.
19.) 31 May 2024 17:20:30
Blue we ain't getting 15m for butland and as has been pointed out he himself was culpable for dropped points in the run in and the cup final defeat so yes a good keeper I'd keep but not the quality we could ask for 15m for.
20.) 31 may 2024 17:41:42
just back on weds to sign some things john, back on sunday.
21.) 31 May 2024 17:54:55
Paul probably seen it on here as it's been posted on here loads that we turned down 8 million.
22.) 31 May 2024 17:55:41
Tom good to have you back hope your well pal ?.
23.) 31 May 2024 18:39:05
People need to be realistic
Butland is not irreplaceable and he’s not as good as a lot think great shot stopper but has some flaws in his game ball at feet he is horrendous even worse than McLaughlin I’d say.
He has been great for us overall though
Anything north of 8 million is a great bit of business for a guy we got for nothing will ease our financial fair play and can replace him with a younger top quality keeper with that money and maybe even left over monies for other signing or decent youth
Storable lekovic looks like a real find at 22 years of age has some rough around edges stuff but with McGregor there to coach too I’m confident we could replace butland no problem.
24.) 31 may 2024 18:49:34
im ok blue, fork, just home for 4 days, back sunday, thanks guys.
25.) 31 May 2024 19:13:55
Nice to hear from you again TT12?Hope your doing well pal and enjoy croatia when you go back on sunday mate ?.
26.) 31 may 2024 19:22:04
cheers coops, hope your well my friend.
27.) 31 May 2024 19:27:44
Gofor got to disagree massively with you, he's the best goalkeeper we've had in a long time you've got McGregor klos goram, I'd go as far as saying he's in the top 3 of my lifetime at 41.
28.) 31 May 2024 20:47:15
Big tel, you chat some amount of absolute rubbish, if you think we’d sell butland for 5m you’re needing your head checked. If he does what shagger did then He has the potential to be the best GK this club has ever seen. We couldn’t replace him with 20 million let alone 5.
29.) 31 May 2024 21:11:51
Gofor he ain’t as bad as John mc with ball at his feet he isn’t even as bad as McGregor with the ball at his feet he ain’t the greatest but he is still better than what we have had evenly in those terms.
30.) 31 may 2024 21:18:15
certainly won't be “ the best this club has ever seen “, so its not big tel whos talking “ absolute rubbish”
butland is very good, but he hasn't come close to goram klos or greegs atm.
31.) 31 May 2024 21:32:17
Ed001. Posted on sightings. Edited slightly as I'm not one for paparazzi rubbish. Only posted for credence.
{Ed033's Note - Thanks, picture is now on the banter page.
32.) 31 May 2024 21:34:12
No one would expect him to tell us who his source is, Tom. People can say things or imply meaning without actually saying it word for word. We know it was the poster who said it. We all read the post.
33.) 31 May 2024 21:49:40
Price is right he leaves.
34.) 31 May 2024 21:55:43
Is it possible to delete photos on sightings maybe in an hour or two. Quite sneaky snapping, was literally just for sake of doubters.
{Ed033's Note - Photo is now removed from the Sightings page.
35.) 31 May 2024 22:22:29
£10 mil minimum plus if Butland leaves, but hopefully not do we replace him with an experienced GK?
Kasper Schmeichel is available on a free transfer or do we look at signing a keeper that is more in line with our player trading model?
36.) 01 Jun 2024 23:07:59
Lol he’s not better than
Goram
McGregor
Klos prime before injury
Woods
Or even niemi.
30 May 2024 08:59:24
My kid goes to kindergarten with a couple of Rangers players kids, I've struck up a bit of a 2.30 relationship with a certain player, I showed him Jimmy bells KitRoom and this page, he was properly intrigued and amused by some of the historic posts, he also pretty much confirmed without confirming that Tavernier is going, interestingly he was very coy on himself going too. He absolutely didn't confirm anything oraly but Tavernier is going.
1.) 30 May 2024 10:04:11
How is Conor?
2.) 30 May 2024 10:15:38
Aye they would tell you that chatting at the school gates.
3.) 30 May 2024 10:19:43
This is a good old school rumour.
4.) 30 May 2024 10:42:40
I literally said he didn't tell me ANYTHING. I've been speaking to him almost every day since August last year, I asked him how it works with schooling when a player leaves, he said they tend to hang on at the school as long as possible if they've family in the area but if it's the case they leave then they leave.
That brought on the subject of players leaving which I mentioned Tav to which his response was he's been at the club 20 years people come and go. Now that's not saying anything but it's saying everything. Also the school is in residential Bearsden.
5.) 30 May 2024 10:45:24
"Get to the chopper! "
6.) 30 May 2024 11:15:38
20 years surely a typo mate?
7.) 30 May 2024 11:30:46
Yeah think Tav will be going on all accounts
would be want Butland to be captain? If he was to stay
For me I’d rather an outfield player as captain someone who has a bit of steel about them not afraid to pull players up etc
Not sure If anyone at the club right now fits that even sterling.
8.) 30 May 2024 11:38:29
The stig I think we need to go bring in an experienced winner and make them captain. We need a stronger character to lead our team.
9.) 30 May 2024 11:49:02
Haha, not a typo, over exaggeration on his part. Roofe has also already taken his kid out of school, not seen him in a week or so which is unusual as both usually pick up after the WAGS have dropped off.
So between the lines Tavernier, Connor and Roofe all going, I will ask about Butland today in a round about way but so far as he told me in January when the rumour was going around his words were no chance Jack is going he is loving life, this was in January so potentially means nothing due to what's transpired success wise.
10.) 30 May 2024 11:55:34
The guy passing on info, read it form your own view, no need for the snide comments.
11.) 30 May 2024 12:12:39
Can I ask why snide remarks are made, when someone gives info. Is this not what the page is made for?
12.) 30 May 2024 12:27:47
Roofe's a free agent. so he was going anyway, more wages freed up for the new lads.
13.) 30 May 2024 12:30:15
Interesting reading about Galdames on a few sites now, regarding his time in Argentinian football. Whilst I agree there are a few cultural differences between Argentina and Govan, what appeals most is the fact he has played plenty of football in what is often a very hard and unforgiving environment.
For me this summer I believe PC is NOT going to sign anyone with injury history, as his press conferences all year have included an amount of ranting on the subject.
Agree that having a good solid (ideally Scottish qualified) core is very important, I feel E Europe, SAmerica and Africa offer great value with sell on potential (another clear manager focus) . I also don’t believe he would overlook any SPFL player simply because they are at a smaller club, but more the value likes of m’well, Aberdeen, Hearts etc. place on their players (as is their right), takes them out with our budget when considering we have many positions to fill.
14.) 30 May 2024 12:31:13
Snide remarks would perhaps be warranted for a blatant whopper of a tale, I've literally just made the account to pass on first hand information containing information that would corroborate or at least give some credence to what I've said. I gain absolutely nothing and inversely lose nothing by passing on the info, Again, he didn't say he was leaving but his tone and lack of stone wall denial makes me think he'll be gone, for example I asked him about Shankland and his words were no chance. Asked him about a handball or something against the sheep and had the same smile and cheeky reaction as if to say Yeah absolutely a hand ball. It's a nod and a wink type conversation.
15.) 30 May 2024 13:15:13
DPM112 if my comment came across as snide then I do apologise it was a genuine question.
16.) 30 May 2024 13:19:09
Thanks dpm. don't stop.
17.) 30 May 2024 13:21:06
Wonder why no chance on the shankland subject?
The manager or the club as a whole don’t fancy him?
Where does he think he will end up?
18.) 30 May 2024 13:51:11
I don’t hear anything about rumours so like coming on this site to read them. It’s rumours guys are giving which I appreciate. Whether I believe them or not, I wouldn’t have a go at anyone for putting them up.
19.) 30 May 2024 13:52:56
Very interesting, thanks for sharing ?.
20.) 30 May 2024 14:21:46
Good info DPM. I know the school you’re referring to as I’m also G61. Don’t let the few who try and noise up and point score out you off. As you say, you’ve nothing to gain/ lose and simply passing on information that a few others wish they could. Look forward to more posts.
21.) 30 May 2024 14:28:16
DPM, I'm happy with your comments and can only hope that they come to pass. The time has come for most of the current squad to go, irrespective of what they have achieved in the past. It is time for a clear out which is arguably overdue.
22.) 30 May 2024 15:03:59
Thestigno1 hear me out here a sec, Sterling for captain and here's why.
He will play in any position asked of him and give that 100%. This tells me that he is willing to do whatever it takes for the sake of the team. That's leadership.
He is a battler, strong in the tackle and physical, exactly what fans want to see and gets fans going when they see him putting himself about. This should inspire and motivate team mates. That's leadership.
He said in a recent interview that the team were playing, and I quote, "rubbish". He was straight to the point, he never tried to BS us with the party lines like 'we'll learn from this' etc. He told it as it is and that's leadership.
Everyone is always saying I wish we could clone Sterling. Well the best way to do that is to make him captain and let his qualities and mentality rub off on everyone round about him!
For me its a no brainer. Sterling for captain. Give me a proper argument as to why he should not be captain? And before anyone says he's too young or lacks experience then all I will say is Barry Ferguson. Both young, both similar experience. Both similar mentality as explained above. Again people have been saying 'I wish we had a Barry Ferguson in there', Well I think we do and that man is Sterling.
23.) 30 May 2024 15:48:24
Berkshire, have you heard anything about Nathan Patterson coming back to us as part of a deal involving Butland going to Everton?
24.) 30 May 2024 16:01:53
Blue river, good case made and well thought out
At present imo he needs to develop more and also prove histitness. Only started 11 games so far, I do know that’s not a reason for him not being a captain, let him develop
For me Butland at present is the obvious choice with Souttar as VC.
25.) 30 May 2024 17:32:44
Agree John.
26.) 30 May 2024 17:49:41
looking forward to seeing Sterling finally in his right position as RFB, obviously once Tav (and Goldson) seal there transfer to saudi league, should generate around 15 mill for both, they are both in the 30;s now and not long left on eithers contract. better to sell now, or watch more money walk out the club for free.
Would be fantastic if we can work out a deal where Butland go's to Everton and we get Patterson back, 2 biggest defensive mistakes we have made over recent seasons selling Patterson and Bassey, that is the quaility of player we need throughout the team if we really want to be a Champions league quality side, that can take Celtic apart at will, do the treble and hurt some good teams in the Champs League, some will say but the money, not having them in our defence has cost us a lot more than in lost games, lost cups, lost leagues, dud Cb's.
27.) 30 May 2024 18:12:14
Not you G4. It was the "As if he'd say that at the school gates" Not necessarily snide, just doubting something that literally happened, it was his Mrs that picked up today so no further gossip until tomorrow perhaps, I'll ask about Butland.
In response to Shankland in January, he elaborated slightly by saying his uncle Roofe is rated higher than him and he only plays once per month, granted Roofe was standing beside him at the time so could have been jest but I think it could be that the club are looking younger, fitter whereas Shankland would be perhaps considered more of an old school chips and beers at the weekend type.
I personally think Shankland would have been the cog that won us the league this season but potentially the club don't rate him which is their perogative.
28.) 30 May 2024 19:13:56
Hi Mark, not a lot coming out of Liverpool at present reference Everton. Only rumours that have been floating about relate to Investment, (or lack of it) . I will ask my oldest son, he generally has more info on Everton than me these days!
29.) 30 May 2024 19:45:25
Thanks BerkshireBlue.
30.) 30 May 2024 20:32:46
Souttar is not good enough for first team nevermind vice captain.
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11 Jun 2024 15:01:15
Butland Goldson and Tavernier will be at Rangers this season.
1.) 11 Jun 2024 15:36:23
Is that you philippe?
2.) 11 Jun 2024 16:04:40
I doubt anyone would want to sign Goldson or Tav at this point.
Butland i would be very surprised if he is still at Gers next season.
3.) 11 Jun 2024 16:41:25
Make it Butland only please ?.
4.) 11 Jun 2024 16:50:40
Butland will stay.
31 May 2024
New image uploaded to the
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1.) 31 May 2024 23:22:58
Needing to improve your Photoshop skills. ?
First time I've seen half a big growing through a fence.
2.) 01 Jun 2024 02:40:48
Was wondering what was happening with that pic ? then realised you took the wean out.
3.) 01 Jun 2024 07:32:40
I hope that’s not that I think it is popping out of goldsons leg? Please put the mouse back in the house.
That is honestly the worst photoshop I’ve ever seen, epic fail.
4.) 01 Jun 2024 08:27:01
What is this?
5.) 01 Jun 2024 09:36:43
If it is Dado he's in the wrong job??.
6.) 01 Jun 2024 09:37:06
A photo of goldson at school gates obviously cropped out his daughter, boy just showing proof that he been talking to goldson as there kids go to same school. A think a few thought he was at it.
7.) 01 Jun 2024 09:37:52
The guys took a picture of Goldson at the nursery and done a quick Photoshop job to remove his child from the picture.
8.) 01 jun 2024 10:47:40
How does this mysterious picture prove that Goldson said Butland is staying?
The guy said he couldn't say publicly who said it, then posted a picture of Goldson. It's little wonder i said the little story about butland staying was claptrap. Goldson will have no idea what butland does today never mind all summer.
9.) 01 Jun 2024 11:11:47
Correct TT
The fact boy said he showed the rangers player he was speaking to this page and he has outed him as his source ?.
31 May 2024 11:13:51
"What's the chances of Jack leaving"?
"He's loving life up here"
Butland isn't going anywhere and certainly not in the summer, between the lines Europe is keeping him here, not the champions league, just "Europe".
1.) 31 May 2024 12:08:40
It depends how much rangers value him at imo we won't get anything like some of figures iv seen quoted here and on other sites. 8-10m realistic.
2.) 31 May 2024 12:35:28
Leagues cannot be won without a good keeper. I don't personally rate Butland as highly as many do, he's a good keeper but can't dive to his left, his overall game is a massive improvement. I feel if a 10 mil bid came in it absolutely should be taken, from what I was told, he absolutely doesn't want to leave and will be here to start as number 1.
3.) 31 May 2024 13:52:35
He can dive to his left. But i would take 10 mil ?.
4.) 31 May 2024 14:17:52
Lol, he's a very one-sided goalie!
5.) 31 may 2024 14:21:23
means zilch, the middle of a polo mint, just made up words,
6.) 31 May 2024 14:36:52
He may well be loving it up here but if a PL club comes calling I think he'll be offski.
Not only will his wages likely increase significantly but he'll have a better shot at establishing his place in the England squad. Sad truth of the matter.
7.) 31 may 2024 15:18:32
exactly teddy, good offer and jacks offski, , and so will every other player basically,
europe certainly won't even enter his head if he's considering a million upfront and 50k a week, not for one second will he consider europe, he might even go to a club who will play in europe, we can only pay him what we feel is correct, and hope nobody else in england wants him, i find it strange someone thinks somene elses words has any bearing on butlands choices, but to say “ i can't tell you who said it “, well,
8.) 31 May 2024 16:03:11
Teddy he could have doubled his wages signing for man utd.
9.) 31 May 2024 16:03:52
That’s plain ridiculous can’t dive to the left but want 10 million for him Jesus Christ we have a few new whoppers on here.
10.) 31 may 2024 17:45:24
sure pauls words were can dive to his left, no idea what he means tho.
11.) 31 May 2024 20:33:28
DPM that said he can't? Paul said he can, spot on TT.
12.) 01 Jun 2024 11:16:11
Fork TT just trying to have a go at me and failing once again ??.
02 Jun 2024 16:00:26
RFC55. I was getting a wee bit of doubt about information I had passed on from a couple players who's kids go to school with my kid so I took a photo of him as proof that I'm not just making up nonsense, apparently that's a thing that people come on here and make things up, so I was substantiating slightly.
02 Jun 2024 15:07:00
I doubt he has been offered an extension to be honest. I Was in the blue lounge hospitality for the final and got talking to a suit who said he was going to be offered an extension. How he'd have known I don't know, is it true? Probably not, just passing on what I heard from someone who was a club employee of some description to the extent wee Willie Henderson knew him well. Again, for the sake of folk who don't necessarily like what I've to say, This is a rumour in the normal unsubstantiated sense as opposed to the from horses mouth sense.
31 May 2024 21:55:43
Is it possible to delete photos on sightings maybe in an hour or two. Quite sneaky snapping, was literally just for sake of doubters.
{Ed033's Note - Photo is now removed from the Sightings page.
31 May 2024 21:32:17
Ed001. Posted on sightings. Edited slightly as I'm not one for paparazzi rubbish. Only posted for credence.
{Ed033's Note - Thanks, picture is now on the banter page.
31 May 2024 14:26:39
All Good BlueRiver. We shall see what transpires over the weeks, I even got a photo at the gates yesterday for the sake of the doubters and to lend credence but there's nowhere to post on here. He's not a bad lad to be honest, when we got talking he was shocked that there was a football fan let alone a Rangers fan, not really a football school, rugger and hockey, I felt a bit bad calling him a "Useless ******" after a few performances,
{Ed001's Note - you can post it to the sightings page.}
31 May 2024 12:35:28
Leagues cannot be won without a good keeper. I don't personally rate Butland as highly as many do, he's a good keeper but can't dive to his left, his overall game is a massive improvement. I feel if a 10 mil bid came in it absolutely should be taken, from what I was told, he absolutely doesn't want to leave and will be here to start as number 1.