Rangers Banter 2

18 Jun 2026 11:03:11
From what I'm seeing and hearing the 3 main players in our team who are attracting a lot of real interest are

Miovski
Raskin
Fernandez

What we thinking the price tag on Fernandez would be?

I think minimum would have to be £18m
That's minimum in my opinion?

18 Jun 2026 11:38:23
We need to stop selling our players on the cheap n start looking for top dollar, especially when they've got a couple of years on their contracts. Top league teams have money to burn, so we need to start holding teams to ransom.

18 Jun 2026 11:39:43
I'm sure I read somewhere we are wanting a minimum of 25m for Fernandez, I think. 🤔

18 Jun 2026 11:46:48
Given Manny's age, contract length, Peterborough's sell-on, and the teams apparently interested, you've got to be looking at a Scottish record fee for him. £26m-ish.

18 Jun 2026 11:48:08
£25m for Fernandez, his attributes once honed will be a top level defender bordering on potentially being world class.

He's worth £25m all day.

Miovski £2m, maybe 1.5.

And Raskin is again £25m for me, but maybe need to take £20m with 5 in add ons.

18 Jun 2026 11:51:26
We would need to sell Manny for no less than 25million. Peterborough have a large sell on clause, so would be due a payout.

18 Jun 2026 11:54:46
25M plus add ons and sell on for Manny.
20M plus add ons for Raskin.
30M plus add ons and sell on for Chermiti.

1.5M plus add ons for Miovski.

18 Jun 2026 12:59:36
Regarding Miovski, guys, I honestly think McInnes will want a good look at him in training before any decision is made either way. 🤔 McInnes coming in might just save Miovski's Rangers career, because if Rohl was still here I think Miovski would definitely be away. 🤔 🇬🇧

18 Jun 2026 13:20:40
I think a fair price for Raskin would be 12-15m if he has a brilliant WC, then can see it going to 15-17m.
Manny, I think, would be doing well to get 18-20m but I'd hope he stays for one more season and improves and goes for 25m.
Chermiti is the one I think you will sell for the most.

I could see teams paying between 22-26m just because of the data he has and all his physical attributes. He's going to the top imo. He will play for a big club once he learns how to start burying tap ins.

18 Jun 2026 13:32:11
Wishy, that's probably very accurate numbers.

18 Jun 2026 13:32:45
Might be me, but think some of the prices quoted are a bit wild. Can't see us getting anywhere near that level.

18 Jun 2026 13:37:33
Me2, Chermiti will break the Scottish transfer record.

18 Jun 2026 14:30:53
We got 21m for Bassey after a good 6 months, mainly down to his physical attributes. That's why I think Manny and Chermiti will go for a lot. I think we will be relying on Raskin excelling at the WC to get a big fee for him.

18 Jun 2026 16:15:32
I think a lot of people on here are guilty of continuing to undervalue our players.

18 Jun 2026 16:47:37
Four lads define large sell on, I understand it's 20% on profit.

18 Jun 2026 10:58:10
Chris Jack:-
Rangers have appointed Stig Inge Bjornebye to the role of performance director after his stint as a football advisor in the second half of last season.

18 Jun 2026 09:07:21
Not sure anyone else agrees or not

I Wouldn't say this has been the best of World Cups so far

A lot of the team so far just aren't that exciting to watch
The ones that have stood out - are standing out because of the weak opposition there playing

Hopefully it gets better as it goes on - don't think it can get any worse to be honest 😅.

18 Jun 2026 09:20:50
Too many teams, too many games.

18 Jun 2026 09:35:44
100% Stig. For many reasons. The kick off times just make it impossible to watch for me, I'm up at 5 every morning, I can't stay up past 2200 lol!

Whilst I understand the call for more teams to participate in the WC, I think it dilutes the product. The best 32 in the world should be there, so the standard is higher than.

The in game water breaks just kill the momentum. The more games, the more commentary you need, and I think in that area there has been a huge decline, certain folk I just won't listen to, and whilst I don't claim to be an expert I've been watching football for 44 years from the age of 6, and I think I'm watching a different game to those on commentary.

Finally, I've never really been a huge fan of international football. I'd much rather have a Champions League in the World Cup format every 4 years (won't happen I know).

18 Jun 2026 09:37:55
Wasn't looking forward to it much to be honest but have enjoyed it more than I expected. Though, have mostly been watching the highlights. One thing is good seeing goals and teams shooting from distance and lots of crosses into the box rather than endless passing about and trying to walk it into the goal which I've enjoyed.

Agree though there's far too many teams dragging it out too long. Hopefully there won't be too many hammerings like the Germany game, though I dread England's next 2. Ghana v Panama was like watching Soccer Aid.

18 Jun 2026 10:04:15
Some of the games, it's as if the teams run out of gas. Thought it was evident with France v Senegal and Brazil v Morocco. Senegal faded against France. Morocco were frightening, but that game petered out also. Spain were poor also, but enjoyed Cape Verde stifling them.

18 Jun 2026 10:55:42
Far too many teams in it tbh, and how the likes of South Africa qualified is beyond me. They were terrible in the opening game.
I think we will see better performances as the World Cup goes on.

18 Jun 2026 11:49:35
I hate international football. It really does absolutely nothing for me.

Can't even watch it properly, so slow and boring.

Football is very hard to watch these days, for about 15 years or so. But international is so bad.

18 Jun 2026 12:10:49
Iron Rangers, some games in group K, H, J have 18.00 KO, but all the highlights are on BBC iPlayer 8/9 mins per game.

18 Jun 2026 12:31:18
It is a hard watch, Stevie, that's for sure. Can't wait for the season to start again. All about the Rangers for me!

18 Jun 2026 12:32:13
The way some of the results have gone, if Scotland are to qualify they will need at least a draw against Morocco or Brazil, which I think is unlikely.
If Morocco put out their best team & play to the standard we know they can, I fear what they may do to Scotland.

Let's hope they have an off day or underestimate us.
Brazil should have qualified so made chance against them if they try to manipulate last 32 opponent.

18 Jun 2026 12:58:42
I have actually enjoyed it more than I thought.

It is too many teams and games, but it's also made it feel like a "World" Cup with more teams in smaller federations than normal.

I really like some of the rule changes, 5 second throw in, VAR booking reversed if feigning injury, 1 minute off if you're feigning injury. They also seem to be waving on for soft contact.



These are all good changes, which have sped up the game and limited the play acting, which are my biggest issues with the modern game.

The 4 quarters thing is a complete and utter nonsense. I understand if conditions mean a water break is needed, then you do that, but to do it for advertising is a joke.

18 Jun 2026 13:42:53
I've been watching the highlights on YouTube in the morning, Copland, on the train. I don't get into 6, and my first port of call is out with the dogs, shower, say hello to the family I rarely see midweek, then dinner and bed. I've got the 1st half of some of the later games, mate.

18 Jun 2026 14:39:46
The thing I hate is with the 3rd place teams, the groups playing later will have a major advantage knowing what they need to do to qualify either with points or just goal difference. And, u shouldn't have to wait days to find out if you're out or not.

18 Jun 2026 08:37:24
Welcome back Derek Mcinnes 9 in a row hero.
Ps anybody been to Steak Barn near st andrews any info appreciated cheers watp.

18 Jun 2026 08:57:47
Here is hoping!

I've been nice, TBF, 8 of us off a golf course, cold and full of beers, so everything we ate would have been very welcome!
I did enjoy it though.

18 Jun 2026 09:09:29
Cheers, going this afternoon. Steaks look massive.

18 Jun 2026 10:28:56
Yeah it's really good. They don't do bookings, it's on a first come, first served basis. So, if it's busy, you can be waiting a while before you get a seat. If you're going into St Andrews after, Jannetta's for an ice cream is a must!

18 Jun 2026 12:31:24
9 in a row hero is stretching it a bit, he hardly played.

18 Jun 2026 13:23:07
I was thinking that also, Wsl.

18 Jun 2026 17:00:12
Thanks for replies. Sandy Robertson, anybody? John McGregor, Andy Gray, Mel Sterland, Paul Rideout, Olly Kuznetzov, Avi Cohen, Bonni Ginzburg, the list goes on. I think we used 88 players during 9. All heroes couldn't have done it without any of them. There is a book listing them all. Get it up, anybody who disagrees.

18 Jun 2026 06:19:35
Like many on here i watched the England V Croatia game last night and was impressed with England's attacking play and fast food, especially in the second half 👌Yes they lost 2 stupid goals but if it wasn't for the croatia goalkeeper especially in that second half England would have hammered them 🤔

18 Jun 2026 06:57:43
Defence is a bit shaky for me. Better bigger teams will expose that.

18 Jun 2026 07:07:58
Fast football I meant instead of fast food. 😁

18 Jun 2026 07:09:13
I was surprised Man City centre half Ghuei didn't start, Fork. 🤔

18 Jun 2026 07:10:23
Yes, England are good middle to front, but against the top-seeded nations, they will always leak goals, which will cost them in the latter stages.

18 Jun 2026 07:12:32
Unfortunately the best team so far.

18 Jun 2026 07:37:20
They were very disorganised 1st half, which gave Croatia chances, but solid 2nd. Will be hard to judge till after the group, because all 3 teams they play are so very poor. It was sad watching Modric last night.

18 Jun 2026 07:39:30
Imo, definitely not the best team so far. I think France are miles ahead of England. All about opinions.

18 Jun 2026 07:49:56
All about opinions, JFM, mate, but have to be honest and say imho England has been the best team so far I've seen at the World Cup, especially in that second half last night. 🤔 Tuchel will absolutely play more attack minded than Southgate did, and they have got the players to play a very direct, fast attacking style. 🤔

18 Jun 2026 08:04:48
Close one between England and France so far, esp that 2nd half. France were up against a far better side tho. Said it before, England will be top scorers in the group stage given their opponents.

18 Jun 2026 08:28:47
Agree, Fork, their defence could cost them.

18 Jun 2026 08:34:24
I think a team with top forward players will pick England off. I'm saying that England's forwards aren't too shabby either. Early days to judge any team. I've been more impressed with Morocco than anyone up until now.

18 Jun 2026 08:47:55
I think in games where England are able to press higher and have more possession, they'll do well, but games where they have to dig in more they'll really struggle.

There's quite a lot of teams in the World Cup that could really hurt them, unfortunately I think one of them is Morocco, having watched the way they played against Brazil.

18 Jun 2026 08:57:26
Morocco are a very good team, Goram. 👌 My dark horses along with Norway. 🤔

18 Jun 2026 09:30:01
I think Scotland would be doing exceptionally well to get a point off Morocco.

I've not had chance to properly look at the draw, but I think if England come up against the likes of Morocco, Norway, Argentina, France, Germany etc I think they'll get a doing.

18 Jun 2026 09:32:47
Maybe that's my problem, Sir Walter. I've only seen the first half. As I need to be alert on my school crossing, I have a strict going to bed time.

18 Jun 2026 09:58:56
Do u take a play piece, JFM, or just the lollipop 🍭 🍭 🍭 😉 👍 only kidding bud. 👍

18 Jun 2026 10:17:05
No bother, Fork, I'm proud to be a lollipop man. East Kilbride winters can be tough right enough. Official job description is school crossing patrol, but everybody knows we are lollipop men and women.

18 Jun 2026 10:31:05
I agree, England have an abundance of talent from middle to front. I said before this started it would likely be their defence that let them down.

Better sides will expose them more and punish them.

18 Jun 2026 11:02:05
Gd job, bud, keeping the kids safe 👍👍, but there's a Wizard of Oz joke there, "We represent the lollipop guild." 🎶 😉 👍

18 Jun 2026 11:16:54
Goram, I honestly don't think England will get a doing by any of these countries as they've also got the players/the talent to hurt those countries also. 🤔

18 Jun 2026 11:57:36
Tuchel isn't a good manager.

His squad, and more importantly, team selections are wild.

How Madueke is even in that squad bewildered me.

Guehi is England's best defender.

Tomori should be his partner or at least in squad.

No Trent in squad but has Chalobah?

No Lewis Hall?

No Palmer?

No Bowen?

He's a clown.

18 Jun 2026 12:32:48
It's coming home, apparently. Again. 😁

18 Jun 2026 12:41:58
Stevie, best I've seen England play at a tournament in a long time. He has picked a squad to make a good team not a squad to pick the best players. Agree a couple questionable decisions but to say he's not a good manager is ridiculous, mate.

Won a Champions League with Chelsea, got to final with PSG. Very talented manager, just a bit of a headcase and always falls out with people.

18 Jun 2026 13:03:39
Tuchel is a good manager imo, Stevie G. Absolutely not a doubt about that. 🤔

18 Jun 2026 13:24:38
That defence, they have no chance of the World Cup.

Stevie, that's ridiculous, he is a great manager, won Champs League with a not so great Chelsea squad.

18 Jun 2026 13:41:25
Are you a Munchkin Fork? 🤣

18 Jun 2026 04:05:30
Lewis Ferguson is contracted to 2028 with 1 year option. If Bologna are going to sell it will be this summer before his value plummets next season going into final season of contract.
His new Bologna contract he is on €20k per week.
If he's valued at €13m and isn't a regular starter under new manager then I wouldn't expect to have to bid much more than £10m with add ons to sign him with a wage of say £30k
He would basically be picking up Tavs wages which are freed up with only the fee needing to be paid.


He's 26 going on 27 and by all accounts would be open to a move.
We have Raskin also OOC in 2028 and I fully expect us to cash in this summer for £10m minimum.
Fernandez will bring in north of £15m and expect 1 of our strikers to leave with another fee coming in.
This deal for Ferguson is very achievable and IMO it will get completed even more so that McInnes L Fergusons biggest influence on his career according to him is manager.

18 Jun 2026 08:37:43
How do you know his new contract will pay him 20k a week mate? Genuine question?

18 Jun 2026 15:03:02
Don't need to gee him 30k, we can offer him 20k basic, and 25 if he plays or something like that.

25k will do it anyway. 30 is too steep.

17 Jun 2026 21:26:56
It's finally official from the club.
Warm welcome to the new Rangers manager - McInnes.
Not my first choice, but like I said about Shankland, an easy decision for the club hierarchy.
Especially with the remit / parameters that appeal to a lot of fans even though it's 2026.


Rangers minded. ✅
Scottish✅
Affinity with the club✅
Now it's all about delivering everything else the fans crave.
Titles, domestic cups and eventually holding in our own in Europe at a decent level.

18 Jun 2026 02:03:26
4th manager in a year, mate, so let's hope this is the one who'll be with us for at least 5 years and gives us success.

I think he'll stay even if approached by, say, a Spurs or a Villa.

I think he wants to set a legacy here and possibly leave us for n 5/6 years.

Maybe manage Scotland and retire a happy man. Forget EPL.

AC will back him. He will be a success, of that I've no doubt.

Even if he doesn't win the league, it will be a very very close call between him and Oneil.

18 Jun 2026 06:13:39
I agree with you, Stevie G. 👍 I think Derek McInnes, if successful, will stay with Rangers for probably the rest of his club, managerial career and well beyond his current 3 year deal that he's signed as our manager. 🤔 He's got the job now he's always wanted/craved more than any other and when McInnes does eventually finish up at Rangers years down the line, I honestly only see him possibly being the Scotland national team manager after that, as he's always stated that he'd want to manage his country later on in his managerial career.

🤔 This of course at last might well be us got stability, continuity with McInnes now in charge, that we've badly needed. 👍 🇬🇧

18 Jun 2026 07:16:58
4th head coach but first manager since Gerrard. Rangers don't need a tactical genius. They need someone to show them the way. Rohl was never first choice for this reason. I am not a McInnes fan but he's a manager and knows the club. Let's see how this plays out. Worst case scenario is that we would give Rohl the same time and then sack him.

18 Jun 2026 07:53:14
Everyone absolutely has their own opinions, Ausbear, but I think Derek McInnes is exactly what Rangers need as a manager at this moment in time, mate. 🤔 I think he'll be a good appointment for us and offers stability at last. 👌🇬🇧

18 Jun 2026 08:26:28
Stevie, so if he doesn't win the league, do we give him another year? What's so special about McInnes that allows him more time than we give to others?

18 Jun 2026 08:32:31
You're spot on, Sir Walter, another one of us living the dream. All the best, Boss.

18 Jun 2026 08:36:36
The reason for giving Derek time is that the last few years of constant change of managers and complete back room staff has done nothing to provide success. Why not aim for stability and build something lasting?
Has to be worth a try, right?

18 Jun 2026 08:39:11
For me, it's going to be down to the performance and attitude he will instill into our players. Those who don't conform will be out. We, as fans, need to be a little more patient also. Time will tell.

18 Jun 2026 08:39:48
No geesa, he doesn't win the league, he's immediately sacked and we appoint another, then we continue winning nothing.

18 Jun 2026 09:10:33
imo. McInnes is a mistake, an appeasement appointment.
His back room team are even more uninspiring.
I was looking forward to start of last season under RM (who I wasn't keen on) more than I am this one under DM.
Recruitment will have to be brilliant to turn this around.

18 Jun 2026 09:35:56
I wouldn't say it's the job McInnes always craved when he has knocked us back previously. Nothing changes imo if he doesn't get off to a winning start, qualify for Europa etc, he'll be under pressure right away, and our support won't be slow in telling him where to go.

18 Jun 2026 09:58:21
Foolmonty, and that support is the exact reason we go trophies less.

18 Jun 2026 10:21:10
We don't sack McKinnes if he doesn't win the league. To do so is moronic. If we don't win, it's the manner of the failure that would decide his fate. With McKinnes, his team will give it maximum, so no way he gets sacked. Hopefully we just win it. It won't be for the lack of trying from this man.

18 Jun 2026 11:00:59
I don't see McInnes getting chased out early. He'll get 3 years if there is clear progression.

I'm very confident DM will do very well.

18 Jun 2026 11:21:04
Foolmonty, read the report about McInnes allegedly turning the job down in 2017, mate. 🤔 The truth apparently is he didn't.