Rangers Banter 2

17 Jan 2026 21:49:23
Good window so far but I am keeping myself calm. Been here before feeling positive and in the title race only to fall away. Players have come in and got injured or not had the affect we thought. O'Neill and them will have to do something and they have plenty who know how to get it over the line.

We have a chance but at mo, it is just that. I see the DR and Gannon are ready on to the mind games with saying we should be winning it because of the money spent.

17 Jan 2026 23:22:24
None of us listen or read anything any of the journos in the Daily Rag have had to say in the past, so why start now.

18 Jan 2026 00:27:07
Difference is for this time
We're usually in a title race early on in the season and around about now is when we start throwing it way.

This time around we have had a terrible start to the season and only now we're seeing much improvement just at the right time going into the business end of the season
Which is the right time and given we have managed to claw so many points back already I think we can safely conclude we are indeed going to be fighting until the end

With already 2 new players this window to strengthen our resolve and very good players at that by the looks of it and possibly not finished yet

We really should be excited and let emotions get fired up we deserve that for a change at this time of the season
I think we can do it but it will be tight and it will be tough and we will be in a fight

But it's what it should be and what we all want excitement and something to look forward too.

18 Jan 2026 00:46:24
3 new players Stig.

18 Jan 2026 07:00:43
We have a chance again absolutely, I'm cautiously optimistic. Also hopeful that we'll bring in another 2 new players in next 2wks, things are looking good right now - a big 3.5 months ahead.

17 Jan 2026 21:44:23
Can anybody explain to me, why we were not given a penalty when Curtis hits the bar and the Annan keeper cleans him out? Am I missing something?

17 Jan 2026 22:41:54
Didnt think it was a pen myself. Thought the ball hit the keeper then they had a coming together.

17 Jan 2026 23:20:53
Without seeing it again maybe Curtis has already played the ball over the keeper before any contact.

18 Jan 2026 07:01:06
Spot on i thought the same Curtis had already played the ball and the keepers momentum took him out.

18 Jan 2026 07:01:53
Im with you on this one Paul, coming together after ball was played.

17 Jan 2026 20:37:13
Good performances young zcurtis and I wonder if he may offer us more than Antman? I thought after a slow stsr we were comfortable and well done Miovsky those 3 goals will do him a power of good. Negative was Danilo its sad seeing how he struggles and Aarons offers 0 going forwa.

17 Jan 2026 21:26:36
Prefer Curtis to Gassama and Antman.
I actually think he is either on a par or better than Moore but I know that will be laughed at.

17 Jan 2026 21:49:24
Ows. Aaron's is one of the slowest players iv seen playing for us, goes at pace of a pensioner.

18 Jan 2026 05:05:38
Curtis played well against an absolute minnow of a team. Moore did the business against them at the Shark Arena. There's levels to this game and it's pretty obvious where the two of them sit in comparison to each other.

18 Jan 2026 05:35:46
Antman hardly had a chance TBF to him.

18 Jan 2026 10:11:02
I would agree to an extent…. Curtis has probably the best end product of all of them, general play/pace/threat etc I'm not so sure. I want him to go get full game minutes elsewhere I think it's best for his and all players development if they do.

18 Jan 2026 10:15:44
I'm all for one in giving our young guys a chance and that ship has sailed right now as we need our strongest team on the park at all times and Curtis just doesn't make that cut. Loan him out and get him first team football for the likes of Kille, just because he played wellagainst a team 7th in league 2 doesn't mean he is better than Antman or Moore.

Also seen people say we should be rid of Antman, this lad was top assister in the Dutch league for a reason and I feel he deserves the chance to see what he can do under Rohl before we write him off.

18 Jan 2026 11:43:53
Good post big blue.

18 Jan 2026 12:37:18
Thanks John, sometimes I can be level headed.

18 Jan 2026 12:46:18
Big Jim I totally get your point maye and I know that's the views of most.

However it's got nothing to do with the Anna game not in any way has that influenced my opinion.

I agree if he's not going to play if like to give him a small extension and loan him to an spl club for 6 months and maybe even next season too down south.
Perhaps this will be the making of the lad.

I just prefer Curtis as a player. I think this is maybe the biggest gamble I've made on stating an opinion on a player and I fully expect it to blow up in my face at some point but that's what I think and have done for the whole season.

18 Jan 2026 14:08:41
Stevie I not saying anything against your opinion bud and I prefer him too as he is one of our own and nothing I'd love more than him to be starting each week and banging goals/assists in and that could have happened months ago when we looked dead and buried.

But we are in with a realistic chance of winning the title and ECL next season so I just don't see him getting the chances now so I prefer a loan and see how he does after that.

17 Jan 2026 18:47:21
How did new boy play?

17 Jan 2026 19:07:04
Hard to judge against Annan when the game was already out of sight but any time he got the ball he was neat and tidy.

17 Jan 2026 19:34:38
Looks like he'll handle the physical side of our league no problem also.

17 Jan 2026 20:08:26
Yes he was looks like he loves the physical side of the game he'll have plenty of opportunities to wire in up here the guy looks like he's not going to be bullied.

17 Jan 2026 20:33:48
Never seen him for long but one that i picked up on, he's always looking about his surroundings on the park.

17 Jan 2026 20:40:28
MyStar - I said exact same to my old man, constantly scanning and taking up position in space looking to stop potential counters.

17 Jan 2026 23:09:42
At least only takes 1 or 2 touches on the ball. instead of 3/4 n slowing play down. my pet hate!. but shall wait n see how it continues.

17 Jan 2026 17:50:48
Gotta say troops, raging with cavanagh and co now, not signed a player in 2 days and won only 5 nil last night, let's get the sharks out, sorry ill grab my coat 🔴⚪️🔵.

17 Jan 2026 18:10:29
One only signed yesterday davie 😁.

17 Jan 2026 20:07:09
More raging now my star lol.

17 Jan 2026 15:57:37
Hoth cloudfire apologies for rudely not answering your questions earlier.

I will give a small breakdown of my opinions based on my knowledge of the players linked.

Mykolo Shaparenko - I have no knowledge other than seeing him play twice.
Outstanding number 8 that can unlock defenses. This is opinions of others I have spoken to.

Felix Beijmo - very solid right back, easily starts above what we have currently although does not provide the attacking numbers that Tavernier does.

Eric Kahl - very similar to the way papac played the game. Solid 7/10 every game.

Danilho Doehki - outstanding CB, strong commanding leader that we are sorely missing.

Andreas Christensen - outstanding CB, More comfortable starting attacks from the back.

Silas Anderson - outstanding true 6, the boy will go far. Seems unbothered by dictating the play against a press.

Jens Hjertø-Dahl - outstanding box crashing midfielder, very similar in style to Sander Berge or Declan Rice at Arsenal.

Eric Martel - very solid true 6, more defensively minded than Raskin but has the same confidence.

17 Jan 2026 16:22:19
Aphelion, what's the chances of us signing any of these players?

17 Jan 2026 16:26:57
i think Silas, Christensen, Doekhi may be out of reach financially, hopefully not ofc 🤞😁🤞.

17 Jan 2026 16:28:44
Do you think there will be more January signings or will it be once players?

17 Jan 2026 16:29:23
Thanks Aphelion helpful info.

17 Jan 2026 16:33:48
Aph, if you had the choice between doehki and Christensen who would you pick? And the same with Martel and Anderson?

17 Jan 2026 16:41:12
I would say quite high for most.

Jens Hjertø-Dahl is unlikely and I would imagine that Christensen is very unlikely but it is nice to hear the caliber of player being mentioned alongside our club.

17 Jan 2026 16:51:03
Martyboy Rohl just told us in his interview that more players will be signed this window.

17 Jan 2026 17:00:51
Wishy I would actually prefer Doehki as he is a leader.

And 100% Anderson but purely because I think he has the highest potential.

17 Jan 2026 17:19:48
Would be very surprised at doehki, since he turned us down before. League still poor standard.

17 Jan 2026 17:27:27
Good post aph.

17 Jan 2026 17:36:34
Thanks mate I would like doehki not sure on the CDMs haven't seen enough of either to make a judgement.

17 Jan 2026 17:56:59
Felix Bejimo would be a smart bosman signing given the likelihood both Tavernier and Aarons will depart at the end of season. I note Stig Inge Bjornebye was acting as Sporting Director at Aarhus when Felix Bejimo was signed from Malmo so is obviously an admirer of his ability. Great list Aphelion. Appreciate the insight on potential targets of the highest calibre.

17 Jan 2026 18:01:13
Could our interest in sunderland midfielder dan neil, suggest that either Raskin or dio is about to be sold and neil is their replacement 🤔.

17 Jan 2026 18:35:08
SWS I believe Neil is an alternative option but likely won't be pursued further.

17 Jan 2026 18:48:36
Have to say aph's rundown of these players has me so excited considering the players we've already added this window. Really going for it 👊.

17 Jan 2026 18:49:02
Wouldn't be bad business sir Walter.

17 Jan 2026 19:01:44
Hopefully a right back is signed.

17 Jan 2026 19:50:03
My star unless Aarons is recalled I can't see a right back joining this winter.

17 Jan 2026 20:01:08
Aarons will have to go for a RB to come in.

17 Jan 2026 20:17:11
Aphelion talking about the summer mate.

17 Jan 2026 20:27:00
I get what you mean, club definitely looking to add 2 right backs in summer.

17 Jan 2026 22:51:53
I wonder for the summer if one is the german young full back baum 🤔.

17 Jan 2026 15:55:54
Good afternoon all. Few years since I posted but I've continued to be an avid reader.

I'm delighted with our transfer dealings so far this window and can't wait to see what impact the 3 new signings have on the team.

Quick question for any of the ITK posters. What's happened with the Rothwell to Sheffield United deal? I thought that was as good as agreed? I was surprised to see him and Dowell in particular playing last night as it runs the risk of them getting injured if there are deals for them in the pipeline.

On another matter. This isn't a rumour it's only a suggestion. I'm a big follower of Italian football and Edoardo Bove who has just been released by Roma due to Serie A rules that you can't play with a heart implant is available on a free. I see that Watford are looking into signing him. I believe he has got the go ahead to continue his career much like what happened with Christian Eriksen.

This guy is some player and I know he was adored by the Roma fans and also Jose Mourinho when he was there. Anyone think he'd be worth a punt? Still has a listed value of 18m on tranfermarkt and still only 23. Even with our history of signing injured players I personally think this guy would be worth the risk if he proves he's medically fit. Thoughts?

17 Jan 2026 16:04:34
MOC I certainly would not be against his signing.

17 Jan 2026 16:31:53
Prior to his medical issues he was out on loan at Fiorentina and was outstanding Aphelion. Combative and quality on the ball with the ability to dictate tempo. Probably not the most creative but would be a great replacement for Raskins if he were to go. 15m for Raskins in the door and zero fee for Bove seems like good business to me.

17 Jan 2026 16:56:22
Welcome back MOC.

17 Jan 2026 18:11:09
Welcome back and good to have u posting. Great suggestion. I would have no problem with him or those with heart monitors (forgot the name of the other one mentioned) as long as they've been passed to play.

They're health is being checked to a much better level than most so are actually in a safer place and more conscious of their conditioning than others which is a good thing.

17 Jan 2026 18:12:21
sorry but 18M for a player isn't the market we are in though is it even if we get £15m for Raskin. salary levels would be high as well I imagine. no matter how good a player is I just don't see that happening.

17 Jan 2026 18:37:23
Angus the player is without a club.

17 Jan 2026 18:42:36
Angus, he would be a free. He's been released because he can't play in Italy any longer.

17 Jan 2026 19:08:16
18m was his valuation but he's without a club now. He's been out the game for quite some time so would take time to gain proper fitness but could well be worth a look. Seems some premiership teams are interested.

17 Jan 2026 19:25:56
Sounds like Watford are in the driving seat to sign him, he would be a fantastic signing he was the next big thing in Italy until his heart issues.

18 Jan 2026 00:11:29
If a player is valued at 18 m and then on a free then more than likely a good few million signing on fee and huge wages, the so called frees can cost just as much through the contract they sign, crazy the money some very average players in the EPL are on, one good season can get you crazy contracts over the next decade.

18 Jan 2026 05:26:43
Cooper generally yes frees is a deceptive term because they sure aren't. But this lad is looking to rebuild his career and will be viewed by some as a risk so I would think would be less demanding. Be interesting to see where he does end up.

17 Jan 2026
New image uploaded to the
Rangers Player Sightings page entitled, Came across this recently and thought i would share it.

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17 Jan 2026 15:35:44
I have just walked out the pub, am away home to watch Dances With Wolves.

17 Jan 2026 16:56:56
Even the Wolves know the outcome 👏.

17 Jan 2026 18:12:20
Wise words JFM.

17 Jan 2026 14:53:32
EHL can you correct me if I am wrong in assuming Scotland works the same way as what I know.

In my opinion it would be inaccurate to suggest that we are not watching players in the SPFL.

From my experience I would suggest we are watching every player in the SPFL.

In my experience analysis and profiling would be carried out on every domestic rival to best prepare for playing that domestic rival.

The difference lies in who we are actively pursuing.

17 Jan 2026 16:01:03
Correct aphe.

17 Jan 2026 16:02:41
The analysis of opposition and the profiling players are very different.

So yeah, we'll have videos analysts watching opponents in preparation for games to advise the coaching team of strengths and weaknesses in formations, phases, set pieces, individual players, player combinations etc etc.

This is different from the recruitment team who will build player profiles for potential targets.

For the upcoming Dundee game for example, I know we have a pretty detailed profile on Koumetio, who we've been watching for a while.

But we won't have this for all the Dundee squad.

17 Jan 2026 16:10:05
Thanks John and EHL,

I understand the depth of analysis will be different in regards to recruitment.
But we will be aware of every player in the league am I correct.

As you have said EHL regarding Koumetio we must have at least a basic interest in the player.

Therefore it would be correct to assume that of we have not taken the time to profile in detail that we have no real interest in recruiting the player.

17 Jan 2026 17:00:49
Good post lads, keep up the good info youse lads give 👌.