Rangers banter 4

26 Mar 2026 12:38:28
What would u prefer?
Djiga 4 years, 8 million pounds

Doehki 4 years, 2 million euro. signing on fee spread over length off contract.

26 Mar 2026 13:55:52
I'd prefer both, I'm not really an 'or' guy.

26 Mar 2026 13:58:52
Given the investment required to further improve the squad, as well as starting eleven, I would go with Doehki.
He is a very good, experienced defender who would be a leader on the field.

I think Djiga is continuing to improve, but that we would get better value from Doehki (on the park).

26 Mar 2026 14:10:36
I would prefer Doehki to be honest, John. I don't know if he will come tho.

26 Mar 2026 14:14:01
We can't have both, and Fernandez, it's not viable, so between the 3 options I think I'd sell Fernandez for £20m rising to 25.

I'd sign both, and that's the pairing.

And we're in profit.

26 Mar 2026 14:15:23
Doekhi all day long. Allows us to invest in other areas needed.

26 Mar 2026 14:22:40
Djiga, because I've not got a scooby who the other dude is, and if Djiga keeps getting better, we will make very good money selling him.

26 Mar 2026 14:50:41
Doehki all day long, John, as someone else said, it allows us to focus attention elsewhere that needs good quality.

26 Mar 2026 15:00:45
Doehki.

26 Mar 2026 15:34:37
If you'd asked me 4 months ago, then I would've given Djiga a piggy back all the way down to Wolves to get rid of him. He's a different player these days, though. So, based on having seen him do well in the league over the last couple of months, I'd have to say Djiga.


Too many players arrive in Scotland thinking it will be a skoosh, so I'd rather go with the tried and tested option as we'd know what we're getting, but that's just me.

26 Mar 2026 15:35:06
Why can't we have both, Steve? Very odd statement. Are we restricted on how many centre halves we can sign?

26 Mar 2026 15:48:08
Doeki for me, although both and sell Fernandez for big money might be on the cards.

26 Mar 2026 15:52:52
Storm, I'm told Doehki wants to see if we make CL group stages. We won't wait.

26 Mar 2026 16:11:20
U can't have both, Dado, because the question was which do u prefer? 😜

26 Mar 2026 16:14:17
I don't think we should wait either. I would say he would need to decide before the end of the season.

26 Mar 2026 16:23:50
Dado, I didn't say we can't have both.

I said we can't have both and Fernandez, as all 3 would and should, expect to be starters.

U want to sign Djiga for 7/8m and Doehki on big doe, then keep Fernandes, who, by all accounts, is our biggest asset.

Who would we be benching Dado??

Be realistic, maybe we can't have all 3 plus Souttar.

26 Mar 2026 17:59:25
Djiga seems to have found his feet, been excellent in recent games. I think he had a bad red, then confidence was knocked out of him. Honestly, if the fee was around £4 or 5 million I'd definitely be taking up that option if he would stay. He knows the league, knows the pressures, and it's less of a risk than getting in a new player who may take time to settle or not settle.

Djiga would add some continuity. I definitely think he will get better, and he's relatively quick, which is a huge. If some of the apparent figures are true about Fernandez then he will definitely be away.

26 Mar 2026 17:59:57
Storm end of March is allegedly our deadline.

26 Mar 2026 18:01:55
Stevie, Doehki, Fernandes, Souttar as we gave him a deal and Luke Graham.

26 Mar 2026 19:04:44
'3 should be expected starters', That's why we've won the league once since our return. There's not a player at Ibrox should be expected to be a starter, how about the guy who has burst his guts at training and ran himself into the ground, played well the week before, how about he's the starter and the other guy works even harder than him the next week to get in the team? If either of those 3 (4 if you include Souttar) wants an easy life as a starter then get them out of Rangers.

We should have like for like players on the park and bench, and the first 11 should know (even be scared) that there's as good a player on the bench chapping at the bit to take their place.

26 Mar 2026 19:58:36
I agree Dado, it's up to the players to fight for their place, but no use having two great ch and one ok one. We want the majority of the bench to be starters, then we will have quality all the way through the league.

So we should find out very soon then, John. 👌 Cheers for info as always.

27 Mar 2026 00:14:22
John, I'd prefer that as a defence, but from business side of things I think selling Manny for big money would make a lot of sense.

Even at a conservative rate of say £15m rising to £20m, signing Djiga for £7/8 and Doehki dor what u had said earlier makes most sense to me.



I'd be happy with the back ups u mention though.

I think any 2 from the 3 is a very big statement mate.

27 Mar 2026 00:15:20
Dado and Storm, I agree with every word tous say, lads.

I'm just being realistic, is all.

I'd be happy with what yous are want, that's for sure.

27 Mar 2026 04:14:47
If he has to wait to see if we qualify, then I would cancel the potential deal. I don't want half ar&ed players.

27 Mar 2026 04:37:01
Let's see where we end up, Steve, hopefully a lot string in every position, mate.

27 Mar 2026 12:16:31
John, if we have those 4 centre halves at Ibrox for next season I'd be very happy with that, i.e. Fernandez, Djiga/Doehki, Souttar and Luke Graham/Jack Milne. 👍 🇬🇧

27 Mar 2026 14:30:03
Out of the 2 young Scottish centre halves at Aberdeen and Dundee respectively, who would we prefer, i.e. Jack Milne or Luke Graham? 🤔

27 Mar 2026 15:32:41
Coops, I don't know enough about them, maybe I've really n noticed either to be outstanding when watchin their games, mate.

26 Mar 2026 15:57:45
100% Danilho John

26 Mar 2026 12:00:36
I see that the clubs are all getting together to discuss the situation with the state of the officiating and possibly paying for a better VAR system. Getting a new VAR system is all good and well but it's still going to be the same useless folk operating it so pretty pointless in my view. I would love to see ex players getting trained and employed full time to be referees/officials instead of these part time over paid officials currently in use.

At least ex players have a better grasp of the game and would be a far better solution and give plenty of opportunity for further employment to those interested.

26 Mar 2026 14:03:32
Three Cheers, the idea is good, but imagine an ex-Celtic player being on VAR for a Rangers game (or vice versa).
Conspiracy theories would go through the roof. Also, when did good ideas ever stand a chance with the SFA?

26 Mar 2026 14:11:55
I was glad to hear we have set up a meeting about 3 cheers, but as you say, it's the same people using VAR. VAR has never been the issue; it's the incompetent clowns using it that's the problem.

26 Mar 2026 14:26:22
I couldn't care less, Boab, what team any of them played for because, if they do their job properly and honestly, then who cares, as long as it's done properly. The conspiracy theories could not be any worse than now, with this current shower of s*** who are in charge.

26 Mar 2026 15:38:03
Three Cheers, you're spot on, mate. The tech is only as good as those using it. Still, howlers in England every week, except from offside, as it's semi-automated.
As for the ex players, think this is a great idea on paper, but too much politics involved, as you'd ideally want someone in each game who has no affiliation to each club, their rivals or an affiliation to anyone close to them in the league.

For example, let's say it was implemented - I wouldn't want an ex Hearts player being that guy in any of our remaining 7 games.

26 Mar 2026 17:33:36
I'm sure I heard the other day in Sco we have 4 cameras for VAR, in Eng they have 24. Extra cameras and tech would improve the angles and decisions thereafter, however, the refs need to improve, again make them full time would improve it. Not a fan of the ex player argument, Micheal Stewart, say no more.

26 Mar 2026 18:02:43
Correct, Tjbb.

26 Mar 2026 21:04:06
Micheal Stewart is always right in his own mind.

27 Mar 2026 04:17:23
I would rather we looked at the possibility of scrapping it, not improving it.

27 Mar 2026 10:41:03
I seldom post, but the suggestion (accepted as a joke) of Michael Stewart officiating would make any of us give up.

26 Mar 2026 11:59:49
Coops I seen you ask about who I wanted to win the epl and you are right I would rather anyone win the league than Arsenal. I like arteta as a player when with us but he done the homesick thing went back to Spain then in a very short time went to Everton.
I also can't stand him as a manager and I ain't a big fan of Arsenal fans either.
I don't like city either but they would be the lesser of two evils for me.

Hopefully Liverpool get rid of slot and get another manager in. who I have no idea and they can be back challenging next season. He won league with slot players and changed it this season and the tactics and it's went downhill fast.

26 Mar 2026 13:48:36
Come on the Gunners! Been a can of Arsenal since Marc Overmars played there. Then Thierry Henry was my favourite player outside Rangers as a teenager, so I'm all for Arsenal winning the league! The whole about the fans is daft, man, it's all because they have been the banter club down there for so long, and now they are about to change that, and other teams' fans can't stand it.

And their gans are a bit OTT right now after years of being bantered, so why wouldn't they be OTT with it.

26 Mar 2026 14:13:59
The fan think isn't daft in my opinion though, Dr, I have never liked Arsenal fans and that's not just a recent thing. I know we used to have some sort of alliance with them, and having shares in club (small amount) tell Whyte sold them.

Just never a club I have taken to.

26 Mar 2026 14:25:29
Dr, my late dad God rest him followed Rangers everywhere for almost 50 years and his favourite English club was the Arsenal because of the friends he made while going down to Highbury when we had friendlies regularly with Arsenal, ie. one year at Ibrox and the following year at Highbury and so on.

👍 The friendlies had finished by the time I was born, but my dad had brilliant memories and made a lot of good friends with a good few Arsenal fans due to his trips down to Highbury and them up to Ibrox. 👍 I never followed suit because my favourite English club has always been Newcastle United. 👍

26 Mar 2026 14:49:13
As long as it ain't Spurs or West Ham winning it, I don't mind who wins.

I'd have to say Arsenal though as my family are from the Basque region and would like Arteta to win it for that reason.

26 Mar 2026 15:42:52
Storm, what about Alonso as option for Liverpool? Surely Slot is gone end of season?

26 Mar 2026 17:08:32
Always knew you were a bit of a Basque bbj. 😄

26 Mar 2026 17:26:41
He may well be an option though I have no idea who it could or will be.

26 Mar 2026 21:58:03
I understand Liverpool are in contact with Alonso and/or his team and if certain criteria are met he will become their new manager.

26 Mar 2026 08:16:11
Well lads enjoy the international break, I'm heading to Benidorm first thing tomorrow so wont' be on, hopefully try and catch the Dundee United game at the Ibrox bar over there.

Not sure Benidorm is ready for me haha.

26 Mar 2026 08:29:54
Bigbluejim, Have a wonderful time, mate.

26 Mar 2026 08:38:46
Big Blue, enjoy.

26 Mar 2026 09:05:07
Enjoy BBJ.

26 Mar 2026 09:28:03
Enjoy BBJ.

26 Mar 2026 09:36:10
BBJ, thank goodness for that. It will give me a bit of a break as well. 😂

Have a great time and see you when you are back.

26 Mar 2026 11:08:20
Felice vacaciones BBJ.

26 Mar 2026 11:16:13
Enjoy mate.

26 Mar 2026 11:38:59
Have a good one BBJ, and for goodness sake go easy on the bevy. 🥳

26 Mar 2026 11:50:15
Enjoy yer break, matey, hopefully, when you come back, we are top of the league.

26 Mar 2026 12:57:46
Enjoy your holiday, BBJ, and stay safe, pal. 🙏🇬🇧

26 Mar 2026 13:34:10
Enjoy, BBJ, love Benidorm, been going for over 20 years.

26 Mar 2026 14:43:00
Cheers lads, Angus just means I'll have more fuel for debating when I get back haha.

Hope so, Storm pal.

3 Cheers, not a chance, I'm taking it easy, I'll be surprised if my liver doesn't pack in while over there lol.

26 Mar 2026 15:57:43
B that is exactly it. 😉

26 Mar 2026 18:30:20
Enjoy BBJ. 👍

26 Mar 2026 19:03:37
Have a great holiday my friend

26 Mar 2026 07:39:14
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26 Mar 2026 10:41:54
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25 Mar 2026 23:02:46
Did someone not say Chermiti worked harder than him in that game? Or did I pick them up wrong and won more aerial duels also?

26 Mar 2026 00:30:19
Waste of his time doing any of that if he can't score. Well, it seems that way. Winning games is the only important part.

26 Mar 2026 04:37:52
Sorry, Mystar, but waste of time? Find that a very strange thing to say. If a player is putting in 1st and 2nd rank stats, how can that be a waste of time as he's contributing to the team. I would agree that more goals needed, but if I had to be critical it would be our forward players don't get in the box enough.

But it's looking like Rohl wants both forwards to drop that bit deeper. Personally, I'd drop Chermiti deeper and have Naderi or Miovski hounding the box, playing off the last man. I would like the two forward men to play that bit closer together too, I feel they are a bit far apart at times.

26 Mar 2026 06:42:35
That's mad as from where I was sitting everybody around me was saying they didn't see him win a header all 2nd half. 😂

26 Mar 2026 07:08:10
More pointless starts without context or comparison. If doing something twice makes u rank 1st, all it shows is no one else is doing it. And, we can see, watching, he works hard. The only relevant stat is the distance covered, because everyone runs, so it shows, esp for a striker, how much he does.

26 Mar 2026 07:37:43
GJD, sarcastic.

26 Mar 2026 08:36:51
Stat for Chermiti winning aerial duels overall is different from the ones I found after the game, where Chermiti was better. Odd how the stat doesn't give overall aerial duels won (? ).

Also, Naderi's pass success rate was around 66%, so every 3rd pass was to an opposition player, and he had around 30 passes. So to use a stat in the photo, he received 12 line breaking passes and passed 4 of them to the opposition.

All very well using stats, but you need to be able to provide context.

And it isn't too difficult to cherry pick stats to show someone in a good light. I am accused of it all the time. 😉

Kaiser, re distance covered - as a comparison, Raskin ran most for us in Europa at 67km for 8 games, so about 8km per game. Being penned in for most of those games won't have helped those stats. Using that BBC article I mentioned the other day. Man City run on average as a team 115.7km per match, so per player (depending on if you include the GK or not) that is 11.5/10.5 per player.

26 Mar 2026 09:05:35
It's hard work like that will bring the title to Ibrox. The boy brings slot to the team and will become a fans fav.

26 Mar 2026 09:38:03
Exactly Cooper. At one time, people moaned about lazy players and don't seem up for the battle. Well Naderi is. The goals will come.

26 Mar 2026 10:12:49
Exactly my point about stats, Angus. Without context or comparison they're meaningless. Eg, how do we know if anyone else attempted that many aerial duels or the other stats? Might as well put Butland No1 for saves in the team too, because no one else did any.

The only one of interest is the distance covered, because that's high for a striker, but still doesn't show what happened in the game, why he needed to run as much.

26 Mar 2026 11:08:48
The boy is doing what he's told by the coach and doing it well. He will get goals from that position, but he would get more playing the no9. But would it be to the benefit of the team? Who knows, but the coach seems happy with him and I am as well.

26 Mar 2026 11:22:37
Correct, Cooper, I'm really liking Naderi myself, mate, goals will come, but as long as he's doing the job he's getting asked to do, winning games is the only important park.

26 Mar 2026 11:38:42
If he is doing what Danny Rohl tells him to do and the result is that the team win 4-1, surely that is a good thing.

He had an assist and on another day he will probably get a goal or two without doing as much.

What matters is the team are winning and I for one hope that continues (especially for the remaining league games).

26 Mar 2026 11:40:04
Here's a fairly important stat: we won the game.

26 Mar 2026 11:52:58
He was unlucky not to get 2 assists as Miovski goal was ruled out.

26 Mar 2026 13:25:23
People called Tillman lazy and his stats were very similar to this, plus he scored 18 goals. Tillman has some of the best defensive stats in our entire team. Tillman's ability to press at the right time and win balls in the air was top class.

But the fans said he was lazy and not even worth £5m.

Fan opinion can often be far removed from reality.

26 Mar 2026 14:17:29
Angus, you never fail, boy, puts up stats you don't agree with because it proves what you said was wrong, and now you try and belittle them, when the other day it helped your point, so we're creaming over stats.

🤭

They are just stats, team rank 1st for total distance covered, so that would say he done more than Chermiti, which you said he didn't, so there is no context needed with that.

26 Mar 2026 14:17:53
RWC, not all fans said Tillman was lazy.

26 Mar 2026 14:31:27
Loved Tillman, the best young player at Rangers for a decade, maybe a couple, Rohl, then Igamane came along, I can't separate them on ability wise, Tillman has had a good few injuries since, Igamane one was major, hopefully recovers well.
I see the same potential in Chermiti.

26 Mar 2026 16:08:04
Storm, you carry on believing what your eyes tells you and that is more than stats. 😂 The stats I got and checked were from 2 sites. There is another of these for Gassama vs Motherwell, and they have him 1st and 2nd for the stats they used.

As I say, cherry picking the good ones to show a player in a better light. Not a complaint from me, but just context.

26 Mar 2026 16:28:34
You shouldn't cherry pick any stats though which is my point. 👌


One of the places you check is the BBC. 🤭 Great organisation that I wouldn't believe a single word they ever say.

26 Mar 2026 16:29:29
You said the same about Cifu, Sands, Lammers to name a few, also oh Rothwell too. 😬

26 Mar 2026 20:48:03
Lammers wasn't even mentioned, but I said Sands, Cifuentes and Rothwell would go on and play for top clubs in top leagues did I? 🤥