Rangers Banter 3

28 May 2026 19:41:45
Am I missing something here with the Anthony Gordon 70m bid from barca. Now only my opinion. I've watched him on tv for a good few years. Descent footballer don't get me wrong but a 70m footballer in my eyes, not a chance and to follow that up as Barcelona class not a chance.

Am I missing something thought initially over inflated epl prices but then thought it's Barcelona that's put the bid in. What's every1s thoughts including edds.

28 May 2026 21:03:30
I think he has the raw talent to be a superstar there, Davie. The game is different, and Gordon might just be the player they were looking for, I mind linear going there and a fantastic Scottish player in Steve Archibald, both fabulous players. Archibald definitely in the top 4 Scottish striker of all time, imho.

28 May 2026 21:05:46
He'll probably score 30/35 goals a season in that Barca team with the way Flick plays and the pace he's got. But, I agree, football is bonkers now.

28 May 2026 21:42:50
Mind of that Tom, and Mark Hughes, remember Dundee United beaten them home and away.

28 May 2026 21:57:27
I like him and think he is already a real talent. Think he will go to Bayern if he has any sense. Is he worth £70m, well know, but no footballer is worth the price clubs pay for them.

28 May 2026 22:54:26
Davie, Gordon is top imo. The best player in that Newcastle side by a distance. He will start most, if not every, game for England at the World Cup as well. Bayern were in for him first, and Barca have swooped for him and given Newcastle what they're after. He'll be class over in Spain and worth the money in today's market.

28 May 2026 23:17:05
Disagree about Gordon being best player by some distance. Think Bruno G is comfortably Newcastle's best player and has been since he signed.

28 May 2026 23:33:11
Toon fans aren't all that upset losing him. Has tons of potential tho, maybe just had an up and down season.

28 May 2026 23:47:37
He's got pace to burn and is very direct and aggressive when going for and in the press. I think he will do ok over there, but I don't think he's in top dozen wide attackers in world football.

29 May 2026 10:25:04
Very inconsistent and not their best player. Jesus wept.

28 May 2026 18:58:13
Why is there all the speculation about Lewis Ferguson? We could probably afford his salary as he allegedly is getting £25-30K a week, however a figure of £18M is suggested for a transfer. Flo cost £12M and is the highest transfer to date. We had our chance to buy Ferguson and didn't take it. Let's look at alternatives closer to home.

28 May 2026 19:36:39
Olsen was on more. Add a few million for his transfer and we'd get Ferguson, Bat.
In fact Tavernier was on more salary.

28 May 2026 20:32:36
Why does everyone come on about Ferguson? Make up a fee: 18, 25, 22, 20. But ignore his agent, who said they value him at 10-15m. We'd sell Raskin about that price and have the money that was put by for Olsen, plus any other sales.

It's definitely affordable.

I don't think it will happen, but at least pay attention to the guy closest to him. Not a site like Transfermarkt, which is estimated values or something geezer from work or down the local.

28 May 2026 20:53:57
Ayrshire and Bologna's sporting director said he was not for sale. So, do you believe the club or the agent? The £25 m price comes from respected Italian transfer journalists. I understand that is the price which Juventus were quoted.

McMurdo was also basing his price, I believe, on the rotational minutes that his client has been getting, which he believes would drive the price down.

And, it could be an agent trying to create interest from clubs for his client, perhaps given the rotational minutes.

So, lots of sources of price outside Transfermarkt. So, I do pay attention, and the agent never has the final say on price.

28 May 2026 21:07:14
Pre injury, and when he was playing under Motta, I think 25m would have been an accurate asking price. I think if you offered 10-12m and a good sell-on, Bologna would sell him.

28 May 2026 21:10:48
Ferguson will decide if he's for sale or not.

If a player asks to leave then the club lets them go nowadays. Just the way it is.

I expect his price to be EUR15m.

We could afford that if we tried. It's not impossible.

Expect Dio and Raskin to move on so there's £22-25m.

It's possible if we want it.

28 May 2026 21:18:24
Fair enough, Angus, never saw their sporting director say that but also not for sale wouldn't be 25m then it would be not for sale.

I'd kinda lean towards the agent actually, as player power these days is ridiculous. Whilst I accept and acknowledge it's the club that sets the value they are willing to accept. There is the matter of transfer requests, fall outs, etc. which would drive a player's value down.

I lean towards that because I'd like him to sign, do perhaps wishful thinking. I have said numerous times I don't see it happening, however, whether that be down to lack of interest on either side or priced out.



The respected journalist point for me are even further from it than the club and the agent, so why would their valuation matter more than the player himself's agent. Also, that agent has come out and said that without confirmation that Ferguson is ok with it being put out there.

At the end of the day, it's all about opinions, eh, and whether he is a 2m or 20m player is irrelevant unless we make an actual move for him.

28 May 2026 21:21:00
Wishy, I wouldn't mind a loan to buy obligation type deal. Give them 2m the now, and then another 10m next summer. Add in a clause about it being an option that turns obligation if league is won or something.

Also, wouldn't mind putting any funds from a Raskin sale directly into Ferguson.

I think McMurdo has been instructed by Ferguson to try get him a move, and that's why McMurdo has mentioned the valuation and the clubs he'd consider.

Be interesting to see what happens now that the Bologna manager has left the club.

28 May 2026 21:34:06
Angus, can I ask where these comments from the sporting director are, as I can only see stuff from 2023 for him, and the most recent was that Bologna offered an extension with a pay increase after his agent's comments (could have been the idea).



Also see his value is EUR18M on TransferMarkt, which is about £15M, so would match his agent's comments, but also don't see anything recent regarding his 25M valuation. Not saying it's not there, just can't find it.

28 May 2026 21:46:39
Again, are we actually actively wanting him? Or is it just a case of media/agent manipulation and fans because they want him? Yet to see any confirmed interest. I may be wrong, but don't think it'll happen, just need to wait n see.

28 May 2026 22:07:02
Ayrshire, it was more recently they said it, but not this season. This season they are trying to get him to sign a new contract, but they are offering this contract to ward off transfer interest. I read they will, if he doesn't agree to it, be willing to listen to substantial bids. He has 2 years left of his current deal, so I don't think the prices his agent is quoting sound like that. My point is, does the agent know the price the club will accept when they have been offered or quoted substantially more? I suspect a ploy to raise interest in him.

If that is the case, then we would not be able to match price or wages for him.

And by the way, you had previously ridiculed TM until it actually agreed with what you thought. And McMurdo said 10-15M euros I think as well, and that is his agent's expectation because of the rotational element, not the clubs.

28 May 2026 22:48:56
No, I still don't agree with TransferMarkt at all, as they very rarely match the bids of clubs, etc. I was mainly mentioning it, as I had mentioned it in the previous post, as a source people may have used. Could also argue that possibly that's where McMurdo got his valuation from (which I doubt).

I, like you, don't think we will buy him, so we're basically making the same point, using different angles whilst disagreeing with the others' angles. I suspect the ploy was to get him his EPL move his agent mentioned, or to get that pay increase, or more game time, as rotation and minutes were mentioned as well.

The thing is, none of us truly know the valuation and how often in the past have clubs and players fallen out because a player deemed a bid acceptable but the club did not.

If Ferguson says to Bologna, look, I've given you 3/4 years of my career, I want to move on, does that reduce his value? He's handed a transfer request in when at Aberdeen, so does he do that again, which obviously alerts clubs and reduces value.

Too many variables for us to gauge an accurate price. Plus, the manager position makes things even more messy, so as I've said and will say again, I don't see it happening, so valuation matters little, but just need to wait and see.

Btw, Angus wasn't launching an attack on you if it came across like that. I just like to play devil's advocate some times. 😂

29 May 2026 08:05:12
Ayrshire, I didn't take it as an attack and neither was mine on you; my use of language can appear abrasive at times but it is just the way I write. I like a good discussion and this is what that was. I had found the Director of Sport quote but didn't check date as the story was from recently, so was glad you asked the question.

I just don't see us buying him, and to be honest have never seen enough in him to make him the messiah he seems to be considered as anyway.

I also think if they really were asking for 25M from Juve a season ago he hasn't suddenly become worth less as they are using him more in rotation now. That isn't a dropping in ability, just a manager having a different outlook on a player. I would rather we spent that 15M on 3 good quality players for positions we need, who will be 1st team, but with a ceiling to improve to. Look how good Chermiti's £8M is looking now. All about opinions and good to hear others.

29 May 2026 11:49:40
I'm not as sold on Ferguson as I had been, and it's mainly down to sitting thinking about how he's performed when I've seen him. I got caught up in the hysteria lol.

I think with his qualities you could find that in another player for considerably less of an outlay. I think the fact it's a Ferguson who would "get it" does a lot of the lifting.

I don't disagree with any of his qualities, like combative, works hard, etc. I just think we need more specialists in this midfield, and if we're going big I'd like it to be on a RW game changer/winner.

Never found you abrasive at all, bud, just straight to the point, and that for me cuts out all the bs. 😂

28 May 2026 16:42:05
Not Rangers related but did anybody watch the Vinnie Jones documentary? I really enjoyed it, some of those tackles are unreal, forgot how bad some of them were. Seemed like a good guy now all of that stuff his behind him and he's sober. Great watch if anybody is bored waiting for the World Cup to start.

28 May 2026 17:17:32
I'll give it a watch, Dado. Was going to watch it last night, but thought it might be crap, but I'll trust your judgment, mate.

28 May 2026 17:35:39
One I'll be staying away from. There are some fantastic documentaries on Netflix though. Wrestling ones were great. Real life crime are very good. Watched 'Should I Marry a Murderer' last, about the cyclist knocked down and buried in Bridge of Orchy area, well worth a watch.

28 May 2026 17:51:30
I watched Vinnie Jones doing commentary one night and he said he used to fancy it when the opponents would turn up wearing gloves. The guy next to him laughed and said no wonder you didn't make it as a coach.

28 May 2026 18:15:38
Watched that last night, Cuillin. Very good watch.

28 May 2026 19:15:04
Watched the Liverpool documentary Miracle in Istanbul one and one about the French national team and the Jamie Vardy one, all on Netflix. Really enjoyed them all, a good series to watch is Animal Kingdom.

28 May 2026 19:51:31
I fancy the French one, I'll probably watch that tonight, not sure on the Jamie Vardy one. It's worth an hour of your time, BB4, from memory, I think you're a few years older than me (48) and probably remember those times better than I did.

28 May 2026 22:23:47
46 Dado. Watched the French one, not my cup of tea. Also watched the Vardy one and thought it was decent. His rise up the leagues was pretty phenomenal, Dado. Pretty sure he jumped from 5th tier to 1st Division. It's actually decent, mate.

29 May 2026 04:09:04
Okay mate, I'll give it a go over the weekend.

28 May 2026 16:07:30
Quick message to BB
Apologies for the early morning post, nothing meant by it and I'm often blurry and confused at certain times, probably worded wrong and I was just trying to support the guy who seemed ( to me) to be on the end of some kind of derision, again I put my foot in when it's none of my business, I hope you understand and are well,

28 May 2026 16:56:44
That's very nice of you, TT. I have no issues with you either, BB4, and I wasn't offended by your comment. Things can get lost on here in the madness. I'm on here for the banter, not the drama. 👍🏻

28 May 2026 17:03:34
Just for the record, I wasn't "on the sauce", I rarely have more than a glass or two, but I do wake at strange times often.

28 May 2026 17:47:36
Tom, you've nothing to apologise for, mate. I was joking re being on the sauce. I know you're on a lot of strong meds that will obviously affect you more at night, but seriously no need to apologise.

Always had a soft spot for you, Tom. That doesn't change, mate. Hope you and family are good.
That's good to know, Fourlads. Probably could have worded it better with hindsight.

28 May 2026 17:52:48
Waking up at strange times, and in strange places, often happens when you're drinking too much.

28 May 2026 20:36:56
He didn't say he was waking up in strange places, really no need for that, Rohl.

28 May 2026 21:07:32
I've no answer to that.

Bb, thanks. Sometimes I get up very early and try to take meds early so I'm "normal" again in the morning. I'm due to fly back to Croatia next week. Docs said fine, so I'm off. I'll be watching Scotland v Brazil up in the mountains, God willing.

Thanks for your understanding, brother.

28 May 2026 21:14:32
Tom, safe journey, don't be a stranger.

28 May 2026 22:30:55
No probs, Tom. That's good, you're getting back over to Croatia, I know you enjoy it over there, who wouldn't, mate? Hope you enjoy the World Cup. As John says, don't be a stranger, even just to let us know how you are. 💙

28 May 2026 16:00:57
See Thiago Silva and Michael Mols in Largs doing their UEFA coaching badges. Always wondered why so many top coaches do their badges in Largs.

28 May 2026 16:12:56
Give Thiago a contact.

28 May 2026 16:14:53
Didn't they switch those courses from Largs to Edinburgh?

To answer your question - lots. Including Mourinho.

28 May 2026 16:16:00
I believe it still has a very high ranking in the coaching world, many have finished their studies at Largs, including the likes of Ferguson and Mourinho, Capello and many more. Think mt pal said a lot of work is done in Edinburgh nowadays, but EHL will be the man for that knowledge, as he is for most.

I'm sure Largs is still regarded as a centre of excellence, I had pals who were quite well known who worked there and got coaching badges, one worked abroad and one decided to go into business, but both loved the experience and said they were amazed at the level of their peers at the time.

28 May 2026 16:23:55
I did my C and B licence at Largs. Great facilities and coaches.

28 May 2026 16:26:47
Give a contract to Silva.

28 May 2026 16:27:05
Cracking chippy in Largs.

28 May 2026 16:42:00
Cracking cones too. 🍦

28 May 2026 16:52:28
They use the cones for training routines, bro.

28 May 2026 17:03:04
Nardinis is dynamite.

28 May 2026 17:08:40
Nah m these are just the orange cones bro.

You could stick an ice cream and a flake on top when the sun's out tho.

28 May 2026 17:40:35
👍🏻 Definitely TT. 🤣

28 May 2026 18:22:44
Same Monty.

28 May 2026 15:39:31
Davide Ancellotti away to Lille

28 May 2026 21:11:23
As head coach?

29 May 2026 07:48:07
Yes, Stevie.

29 May 2026 12:32:04
I'll watch with a keen eye on this.

I wanted him at the time.

28 May 2026 15:03:50
I recall a few months back Rangers were looking into options to increase capacity at our iconic Ibrox Park .

Was there a timeline as to when the surveys or plans would be concluded?

You don't realise what you have in Ibrox until you sit in the soulless bowl that is The London Stadium.

28 May 2026 15:20:45
Watp891 is the man for that info. 👍

28 May 2026 15:26:38
I did the stadium tour a few months back, and asked this question. The guide was really nice, and told me plans had already been drawn up, with the potential to improve up to just over 60000. I too would be interested to hear more on this, as we still have a large ST waiting list.

28 May 2026 15:54:53
Would hate to ever be like that Olympic Stadium Iron, but we're losing almost 10000 a game revenue compared to Celtic, so would love to see us increase somehow.

28 May 2026 16:59:51
They have £5m - £6m head start on us every season, and we need to make that difference up. The challenge being, how much will it cost us to do the building work?

Anfield added something like 7000 seats to the Anfield Road Stand by keeping existing lower stand and building up and back at a cost of £80m.

If we did same with Sandy Jardine Stand, for example, and filled in the corners, we'd be £100m easy. How long to recoup that?!? Would love to see it happen though.

28 May 2026 17:11:13
It's not great, Kaiser, I think it could be transformed though if they actually owned it.

As much as I liked the Boleyn, it couldn't be extended without compulsory purchase that could take years if approved, and even then it would be minimal.



I, though, don't have the same connection to the Boleyn as local fans born and bred in the area, and I'd fume as well if we were dragged away from Ibrox, so whilst I understand the business reasons for doing it I see the fans gripe as well.

28 May 2026 17:24:18
Project Regen, as Jim Gillespie mentioned last week in an interview, is being looked at. Lowering the pitch to give extra seats is at feasibility, I think he mentioned.

28 May 2026 18:57:44
I'd heard a while ago now that Rangers couldn't lower the pitch any lower because of the River Clyde level. 🤔

28 May 2026 19:29:58
Think it was to do with the water table, Coops, though not 100% bud. 👍

28 May 2026 21:01:34
I doubt that pitch is getting lowered, Sir Walter. It wouldn't be done in an off season either, which would mean a Hampden stint.

28 May 2026 21:34:04
SWS pitch lowering is the easy bit, undersoil heating, drainage, etc. is the harder bit. Iron, go read his interview.