19 Apr 2026 17:58:00
£5 lucky 15
Anytime goal score
Salah
Maeda
Watkins
Haland
Missed £10 on first goal score. Hey ho.
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19 Apr 2026 18:27:22
I think it's City's league now.
19 Apr 2026 18:41:38
I agree, Arsenal just don't seem to have the saying power.
I believe they would have benefited from exiting the Champions League.
19 Apr 2026 19:01:31
Seems to be bottling it yet again. Definitely Cities to lose now. How to throw it all away in a couple of weeks.
19 Apr 2026 19:39:38
Agree Kaiser.
19 Apr 2026 19:45:04
Nice line John, always handy to have a small wager on the first goal scorer accum on top, but take the winning bet every day of week.
19 Apr 2026 21:49:37
City know what is needed to get over the line, so think it's theirs to lose.
Thought Bernardo Silva was immense today covering every blade of grass and lovely touches.
19 Apr 2026 22:08:03
Bet up btts City win, but thankfully got help from Donnarumma. I think the difference is Arsenal don't have a striker, feel sorry for Arteta, one of us.
19 Apr 2026 23:13:26
I think Arsenal will still do it btw.
20 Apr 2026 07:46:15
I hope they do it too.
20 Apr 2026 11:53:32
You seem to do quite good with they anytime goal scorers, John, well done mate, long may it continue.
20 Apr 2026 12:49:12
Alph. They need to purse better strikers, Boy Blue, most my bets always focus on penalty takers as well.
Ie Salah, Watkins, Kane, Mbappe, Haaland to name a few.
20 Apr 2026 13:18:25
I am seriously disappointed in Viktor Gyokeres. I expected a much better goal return.
20 Apr 2026 14:21:53
Arsenal for me
19 Apr 2026 12:45:21
I have a question for the forum.
I understand that not all will feel comfortable sharing and I would never try and push.
How many of you have taken time away from work due to mental health reasons?
I know many who I have employed that have needed to use the "sick" policy for that reason.
Unfortunately due to my position that same policy and luxury does not extend to me personally.
I can't just "check out" for any period of time.
Footballers also feel this quite acutely.
Some may need to take time away but feel they have an obligation to their teammates and fans.
Studies have shown that around 75% of professional sports people suffer from mental health conditions.
32% suffer from severe depression.
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19 Apr 2026 13:42:20
I know a few players, some family men, some single party goers, and it tends to be ones partying at weekend, and different girls all time that struggle a bit.
19 Apr 2026 14:36:58
Had a lot personally and with my family mate, and not easy taking time out being self employed. Not surprised it's such a high figure in sports either, as in most areas of life today, sadly. Interesting reading lots of people's stories though, how many of those are able to perform well because their sport is like a release or an escape for them, so I guess, like many things, it depends on the individual.
19 Apr 2026 14:47:30
Kaiser, it is something that I have become acutely aware of over the past year.
I have always said I use this site as a release away from the pressures of sporting and non sporting business.
My mother's illness and then her loss impacted me in ways I could not comprehend.
Using this site in the darkest of days ended up not being a positive release, and I became erratic and it resulted in major fallouts and now a persistent shadow.
It allowed for the trolls to win.
I did not foresee this as I was able to put an act of strength in front of colleagues and partners, but when alone with my thoughts, I released in the most destructive and negative of ways.
19 Apr 2026 14:59:55
I haven't worked now for 3 years due to being diagnosed with a chronic illness, I hold my hands up n say I was never a great believer in mental health, but my 1st year of being off I was rock bottom, crazy crazy thoughts going through my head constantly, but after some conversations with the right people, and having great kids and family, I'm now mentally ok and dealing with my illness.
Thinking back to those times still gives me goosebumps, scary times. 💙
19 Apr 2026 15:20:25
Kaiser, Neil Lennon suffered from severe depression his full career, mate, he said it was a release, but you're correct, everyone will be different, hopefully, Olsen does get the support he needs, but it's still a massive gamble for Rangers as we're talking about 15m all in.
19 Apr 2026 16:43:52
Physical work and past times are a great release from stress and depression, nothing worse than being stuck in looking at the same four walls all day week in week out. Depression will keep skyrocketing in the younger generation and a lot to do with the so called advancements (phones, internet etc).
God knows what all the preservatives etc in the food chain are effecting us, either not to mention long term effects of prescription medication is doing. The future looks scary.
19 Apr 2026 16:57:18
I'm on meds for depression. Had a major meltdown in 2020 and my sister passed away. Had CPN support and counselling. Things settled to a slow bubble. Meds keep you on an even keel. I never feel truly happy or sad, it's the price I pay for staying on this side of the soil. Had a lapse last April (around this time) ended up in hospital. More support offered.
Lots more chats but not much active listening. So any progress I've made has been self driven. Our NHS services are spread too thinly. Work have been supportive, but that fades once deadlines need met, but I've been lucky to have paid time off. Good luck to everyone, and if I can help, give me a shout. More social connection, more success. 🙏
19 Apr 2026 17:05:30
Rab, my thoughts go out to you, my friend. 💙
Fergie, likewise. 💙
No matter how financially secure we are, we are not immune to poor mental health.
Seek help and hold loved ones close.
May the gods grant you strength.
19 Apr 2026 17:05:57
Further to Coopers' point about kids. It's only now that they're seeing the ramifications of the lockdowns on school kids who were affected. The most important thing for school kids outwith their learning is the interaction with their friends & other kids there. That was taken away from them. I used to take my youngest to the park for an hour or two, & although we had a good time, I was no replacement for his mates.
Technology did help in that they could keep in touch with each other, but, like I said, absolutely no replacement to physical contact. As I said, these problems will be seen more & more as the years go by. It was an absolute tragedy for those generations.
19 Apr 2026 17:59:42
It's a different world from a workplace point of view now than when I started working in the 80s.
My current employer has Employee Assisted Programs to help with medical, mental, financial etc issues.
When I first started working as an apprentice, banter could overstep the line, mental health help would have been told to "man up".
Much better in this day and age. And so it should be.
19 Apr 2026 18:32:38
Depression is something I watched my mum and sisters going through as a youngster without fully understanding it. As someone who struggles with a condition that causes fatigue, it can feel very lonely when I'm having a flare up and in the house myself. I now have a daughter who now struggles with it plus low esteem which, as a father, is horrendous to watch.
Where I'm concerned, I have the attitude of just get on with it. As antidepressants are the best thing for nerve pain, I get double help from it for days I am struggling, which helps a lot. I feel working helps me a lot, but it is something I need to manage.
Having had to deal with it and watching my daughter struggle with it, my first thought is the player and hopefully it's something he manages to push through.
I have got to say too, how proud I am about my daughter, that despite all of her issues she has managed to become a teacher, which is a very high pressured job for anyone, never mind someone with her issues.
My first thoughts are for the player and I hope our club can get him through this and it must be questioned what support he received at previous clubs.
Remember, guys, it's good to speak to someone and I believe I am lucky as I'm comfortable to do this with my wife. But we have a good site here where guys are quite happy to listen and please use this platform when needed.
19 Apr 2026 19:13:28
I too am on meds for severe depression, which seems to result from childhood trauma.
I have carried this burden for around 55 years, but always managed to hide it. I joined this forum when I retired last summer, and now not being able to bury my head in work has allowed the old demons to resurface.
I am getting professional counselling now, and I would urge anyone in a similar position to speak to someone, family or gp.
I have found that talking helps.
It will always be part of me, I realise that now, but I'll carry on living the best I can, and watching my team each and every week.
19 Apr 2026 20:06:10
MPH makes a good point there. Those of us of certain vintage grew up with the man up thing. I still find it difficult to express health worries to family & friends. Stupid? Yes, but that's how it is.
Not to make this sight sound like a counselling service, but you can off load sometimes & remain anonymous. Plus, the back up you get is brilliant. So cheers to every single one of you.
19 Apr 2026 21:38:00
Lads, you are all different class for being so open and honest. 👏👏👏
I am genuinely concerned about Skov Olsen. I think he should be protected by Rangers and taken out the limelight if that's what would help the lad.
Aph, I know I speak for the vast majority of the forum when I say, there is no persistent shadow over you.
You had your moments where you felt you weren't the best version of yourself.
You may have disagreed with people. The truth is I don't believe for a minute anyone holds any grudges.
Please cut yourself some slack.
What I would love to see is two of my favourite posters striking a truce and moving on. Looking at this thread, there's more important things in life and falling out with fellow fans on here is ridiculous when compared to the above.
How about it, Storm and My Star?
19 Apr 2026 21:44:01
I've tried to post several times on this, but I'm going to leave it, I wish you all well in whatever you're fighting. 👍 🔱
19 Apr 2026 21:47:55
Great to see all you lads being honest and talking about your mental health.
Quick question, have I missed something re Skov Olsen that he's going through mental health issues?
19 Apr 2026 21:51:02
Fork, just put it out there bud. Nothing you will say will make us think any less of you.
19 Apr 2026 22:01:15
Fork, I am afraid, I am not following what you mean. What are you going to leave?
19 Apr 2026 22:01:34
Thanks, Athole, but this may be strange, I need my pain to function, I'm not me without it, but appreciated bud. 👍 🔱
19 Apr 2026 22:07:40
Posting on the thread about mental health, Aphe, keeping my counsel bud 👀😉 just like u. 😄
19 Apr 2026 22:10:25
Strom, my heart goes out to you, my friend.
You felt a pain that no one should.
19 Apr 2026 22:11:55
Fork, alright bud. 👌👌
19 Apr 2026 22:17:14
Fork, that post was directed at you, I had Strom at the start of the draft.
I need to learn to clear draft.
19 Apr 2026 22:19:59
Reading your posts, it's not only people in work that have problems, us older folk have the same problems. You get told it's good to talk, but you don't know, or know how to talk about your loved ones.
19 Apr 2026 22:33:25
Not a problem, Aphe. 👍 🔱
Hardest part is thinking, have I been heard? Scrambled, that holds u back in opening up. Older ones amongst us experienced a different attitude towards mental health growing up. MPH touch on it earlier. 👍
20 Apr 2026 04:08:21
I know of an ex professional sports star reached the very top in his profession that is struggling now after retirement.
20 Apr 2026 05:57:57
Trolls? Aphe is right, there are those that deliberately set out to undermine posters and subject discussion on here everyday. Have u been the subject of ridicule and discourse in an approach to what is directed at you? It can be destructive to be in such a place.
I agree, anyone that sets out to do that is a Troll. To use this stream to have a pop about Aphelions input and debate on here is pathetic.
20 Apr 2026 08:05:08
Thank you Fork, you get it. 💙
20 Apr 2026 08:48:18
No probs bud. 🔱
20 Apr 2026 08:58:01
A great thread. I salute each and every one of you brave enough to speak out about it. And for those guys who can't for whatever reasons.
It's ok to be not ok.
Just remember someone will always listen and have your back no matter how tough life gets.
20 Apr 2026 09:11:10
Great post, Monty. 👍
20 Apr 2026 09:15:36
The Hallmark of a troll.
Someone who does not disagree with the subject matter but disagrees purely due to the individual posting.
I have many disagreements with respectable people on here, Fork, Angus, Strom, John, EHL, to name just a few.
I have found the majority of people respectful and genuinely decent people, regardless of whether we agree or disagree on specific subjects.
Some disagree with me posting on here, period.
Which one are you?
20 Apr 2026 09:21:53
I think this thread is the epitome of what Rangers Rumours forum is all about.
So well done Aph.
And to the Eds for allowing a subject that a lot find difficult to talk about openly elsewhere. Broaching a subject that affects more of us than we care ( or would like ) to admit.
In my own personal life, I see the difference in attitudes to opening up than when I was a kid. In all my years on this Earth, I've never once talked to my mates about mental health etc and the same is vice versa. Problems? You just worked through them whether it was detrimental to your health or not. But I have 2 kids in their early 20s who have a far different approach.
Possibly how we've brought them up (? ) or a society we now live in, but they know that our door so to speak is always open to talk about anything.
And they do - things I would never talk about with my mates, never mind my parents.
And for all we can't live their lives for them, there is a comfort knowing that we are available at any time. Especially in this modern age where suicide rates amongst young males is frightening.
As I've got older, I've learned to go a walk instead of bottling stuff in.
I just hope that all those suffering on here get the tools, help etc that is required to live as normal a life as possible.
20 Apr 2026 12:52:23
Thank you, MPH. Men need to speak out more.
20 Apr 2026 14:27:26
Excellent post MPH. 👍 🔱
20 Apr 2026 17:10:40
Alphe, Fork, Mrph, an absolute great post from each of you.
I'm very lucky my issues all surround physical ailment, especially being one-eyed. I do find myself hiding that very well because people want u to tell them everything, yes, imo it's good to talk, but sometimes we just don't want to talk.
On here we r all faceless wonders, and it's easier to open up.
A very good thread with obviously genuine care from all.
20 Apr 2026 18:05:29
Thank you John.
In my part of the world, having one eye is not a bad thing.
The All-Father Odin sacrificed his eye for knowledge.
I am sure the knowledge you have gained over the years is a gift from the gods.
I hope Odin continues to guide you in your journey, my friend.
20 Apr 2026 18:14:21
Thanks, John. Appreciated, bud. 👍🔱
18 Apr 2026 21:44:34
Aphe how's Matondo settling in?
I see he came in for last 1 min today and didn't touch the ball.
Has he played before today?
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18 Apr 2026 21:55:25
I forgot Brann signed him. Hope he does you a turn aphe.
18 Apr 2026 22:03:53
Yes Stevie, he made his first appearance today.
He has been doing well in training, building up his fitness, and I am sure he will play a more prominent part in the future.
Thanks, Strom.
18 Apr 2026 22:21:33
I liked him as a player. He's got a lot of talent, in a more open league he'd excel.
Unlucky today, Aphe. Onwards. 👍🏻
18 Apr 2026 22:25:49
Thanks, my friend, it was a very even game today, unfortunately just a lapse in concentration at the very end lost it for us.
Lots of positives to take from today.
18 Apr 2026 22:32:09
Brann is a good team for over 2 and 3 goals, Stevie. I just started doing them this season, 6 out of 7 over 2 goals, over 3 goals in four games.
18 Apr 2026 22:54:32
All score wins in Bundesliga today, I seen mate.
Germany good for btts.
Holland too. I'd say Norway may be another. I used to always take Bodo score win, and maybe 10 year ago Viktoria Plzen we're always good for score wins.
They won me 5400 one night. Last team was waiting on, think was 2-1 or 3-2.
6 fold 2 Tuesday 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday. Was a mix up acct not just all same bets.
19 Apr 2026 08:35:10
Stevie, Holland 2nd tier mad for goals.
19 Apr 2026 23:19:03
Paul, sorry mate, I don't understand what u meant, bro?
20 Apr 2026 08:42:11
The OP (Stevie G, btw, is a Bluenose) is asking about an ex Rangers player, so it's relevant to ask someone that actually watches Brann. Seems like common sense to me, but then not everyone has it, do they.
20 Apr 2026 11:48:04
I will continue to discuss Brann when asked until the edds ask me to leave the site
20 Apr 2026 13:02:29
Post away, Aphe, many njoy it, bud. 👍 🔱
20 Apr 2026 13:05:58
Thank you my friend. 🇳🇴🔥
18 Apr 2026 17:56:22
Ed's can I un-Bar myself please 🙈.
I've noticed I've not seen Angus on here in a good while
Anyone know the reason?
Angus hope your ok mate.
{Ed033's Note - Yes, you can post now.
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18 Apr 2026 18:24:51
Stig, why did you bar yourself, did I miss something? Hope you're good anyway, mate.
18 Apr 2026 18:26:54
Was back briefly the other day, Stingo, glad having you back, mate.
18 Apr 2026 18:27:29
He's taking a break as he was on here a couple of days ago.
18 Apr 2026 18:35:15
Glad you're back, Stig, matey. Think a bit like yourself, Angus, taken some time away from the madness. Be good at the end of the season when we're all singing from the same hymn sheet celebrating.
18 Apr 2026 18:40:59
Great to see u back Stig, I like your posts, although a bit long. You're always respectful.
Take care, mate.
18 Apr 2026 19:02:28
Welcome back Stig.
I did try to apologize if I offended you in any way, as you said you deliberately chose not to interact with me.
I hope that bygones can be bygones.
If not, then welcome regardless.
18 Apr 2026 20:00:22
Gd to see you Stiggy boy, Angus was a bit disillusioned about old "debates" being carried thru to new ones, decided to step away n recharge, but post to him, he's looking on. I put a shout out and he answered a few days back.
18 Apr 2026 21:01:55
Welcome back Stig.
18 Apr 2026 21:51:52
Welcome back, mate.
18 Apr 2026 21:53:06
Thanks everyone good to be back on 😊
Thanks Ed0033 ❤️💙
Aphe take no notice of what I said mate 💙
{Ed033's Note - Ok, thanks.
18 Apr 2026 22:05:48
Thank you Stig. 💙
I know I have not been easy over the past year, but I do feel that I am slowly returning to the way I was in the years prior to my personal struggles.
18 Apr 2026 22:22:17
Yer a Ranger, Aphe, we always bounce back. Better than ever, mate. 💙
18 Apr 2026 22:30:02
Thanks Stevie, and we will win this league as a united support. 💙
18 Apr 2026 22:56:01
I have no doubt in my mind that we're going to win every game now.