Rangers banter 5

05 Sep 2026 17:00:18
Thought we played better today.
Created a lot of chances, fairly solid at the back but our finishing was poor.

Fernandez was better, Neil and Raskin looked decent together and Neil had his best game. Curtis also had a good game.

Naderi worked really hard for the full time when he came on.

05 Sep 2026 17:47:35
@Bee82

Agree pretty much with the above summary.
Thought we were very good in the first half with nice crisp, quick passing movements and no 'dilly dallying' on the ball. An enjoyable watch at times.

2nd we seemed to stand off a bit, always risky when only one goal ahead,
but got to grips a bit better towards the latter stages.



Despite Motherwell's far superior possession stats most of it was square passes back and forth across the half way line, and thankfully we'd the better of the only stat that really matters.

Pity about Shankland's injury though.

Onwards and upwards! 🔴⚽🔵👍

05 Sep 2026 18:23:48
Hamstring, I'm hearing.

05 Sep 2026 18:57:22
Yeah, hopefully it's not too bad, but at least we brought another striker in or we would be in trouble.

Looked a bit more solid today in general.

05 Sep 2026 14:16:44
Just seen today's team. Honestly! Fernandez needs dropped!
Dan Neil does nothing for me. Curtis isint a starter either.
The young boy Drago should be in.
This one going to be a long afternoon lads. Hope I'm wrong.

05 Sep 2026 14:45:32
Who made you manager?

05 Sep 2026 14:47:00
I think at home we should be a bit more adventurous with the line up. Nedelkjovic would be a better attacking full back option than Sterling for me, and also Dragojevic should be in ahead of Neil for me.

Dragojevic looks like he can get forward a bit more than Neil or Raskin and link the midfield and attack a bit better. Still think the team should be good enough to win today though.

05 Sep 2026 14:56:08
Gazza, 🤣🤣

As - I was the same re Fernandes. Maybe Godfrey isn't fit enough yet to start. Only thing I can think of.

MF will get his form back, but he just looks a bit short of confidence.

05 Sep 2026 14:58:59
I think 4 attacking players is being positive.

05 Sep 2026 14:59:52
Imagine offering an opinion on the lineup. Shocking behaviour. 🤣

05 Sep 2026 15:00:18
Moc Bear, I hope you're right mate!

05 Sep 2026 14:50:42
Gazza who made you the censor mate

05 Sep 2026 14:59:32
Gazza it's my opinion. Who cares if you agree or not!

Fernandez is a total scare. Maybe you haven't been watching the games of late??

05 Sep 2026 15:31:42
What do I know lol. Sterling getting forward well when he can, and Dan Neil having his best game for Rangers so far. Although we are giving up possession, it's refreshing to see the ball go forward quickly.

05 Sep 2026 15:36:04
We need to start dominating games. Terrible pen from Kim. Good work from Naderi.

05 Sep 2026 15:50:30
Sterling naturally tucks in when we drop to a 3 to create overloads. Starting to see a shape and some patterns of play. Decent performance this 1st half.

05 Sep 2026 16:59:09
Fernandez cruised it today, Dan Neil was also good, out finishing is absolutely garbage, should have scored 3 or 4.

05 Sep 2026 17:05:06
Yip. Hold my hands up. I wanted Fernandez dropped today, but he had a good game.

05 Sep 2026 17:10:28
We played a lot better, but our finishing is not there yet, but it will come, liked the chasing them down and trying to regain possession. Big Mak at CB is great and feel, in due course, the cohesion will get better throughout the team. 3 points was a must. Job done. Hope Shanks is not too bad.

05 Sep 2026 17:18:08
Seems Dan Neil not as bad as some think. 🇬🇧

05 Sep 2026 17:19:04
Dan Neil was vastly improved today, looks like there's a decent player in there after all.

05 Sep 2026 17:19:51
Thought Gazza was having a bit of a laugh tbh.
Anyway, looks like McInnes got it spot on. Starting to see the makings of a team there, some excellent performances, big Naderi, Curtis, Dan Neil, and really happy to see McInnes is getting the best out of Gass Man, thought he was excellent today.

Motherwell could have had a couple, but we should have scored about 5. 3 wins in a week, 1 goal conceded, performance to go with the win today also, which will please the ones that aren't just happy with a win.
Tattie, keep those birthday wishes coming.

05 Sep 2026 17:29:44
Mcmillst, I agree with you on all that, plus big Naderi's persistence was tremendous, Pandur fine, Sterling solid, Penrice, Curtis ok,
Gassama, another bright performance, and a great shift from Dan Neil.

I refuse to criticize any of the other players because they all played their part in a controlled performance.

Well done to the players and DM.

05 Sep 2026 17:12:20
Dan Neil MotM and Fernandes good game. Curtis and Penrice linked well near end and he played well on other side.

dont know what your day job is but stick to it as choosing teams isn't your forte. 😂🙈

05 Sep 2026 17:31:50
Forgot Big Manny - tremendous performance!

05 Sep 2026 18:38:46
Realised you posted this before the game, as was about to absolutely power your knowledge of football. As Dan Neil was the best player on the park and Manny was fantastic at the back, and Curtis didn't stop running for the team all game.

05 Sep 2026 19:02:10
As1974 Dan Neil was superb today, my friend, and absolutely MOTM with Gassama not far behind him. 👌 🇬🇧 Neil showed he's a good midfielder, with a superb range of passing, long and short, and crisp passing through the lines. 👌 Credit where credit is due, AS. 🤔

05 Sep 2026 14:00:55
Really shocked he's not starting drago again.

There has to be a wee niggle cause surely he's a forst pick lads

05 Sep 2026 17:14:13
Or McInnes doesn't fancy him, Stevie.

05 Sep 2026 17:40:34
Stevie, first pick cm, that Neil for me. He's only starting to show what he brings. That performance from him today is an average Dan Neil.

05 Sep 2026 18:39:01
He's 20, he's got plenty of time.

05 Sep 2026 19:54:30
Stevie, thought with your views on JHD you would be able to see a decent player 😉. Neil was excellent today and IMO will only get better.

05 Sep 2026 12:45:03
Have we turned the corner, results great but performances maybe not. Today will show if we are capable of putting in a challenge. Should we beat Motherwell at home with the money we've spent with the players we have signed, I would say so. No excuses lovely day out there, 50,000 fans roaring them on, let's show what we can do. The only change I would make is Godfrey in for Fernandez.

05 Sep 2026 14:20:12
We'll certainly b tested today.
They're coming here for 3 points and will fancy themselves.
We looked quite the part for 10 mins or so first half against Falkirk, but then dropped off it again for some reason?
DMc stated as much in the post-match debrief, saying they did what they were sent out to do for a brief spell in the first half, then proceeded to do their own thing?
His half-time talk obviously didn't sink in either, as we went backwards 2nd half.


Just as well 'El Lawrence' had his shooting boots on.
Want to see an improvement in level from our boys today. They are very well paid for their work compared to some other sides.

05 Sep 2026 14:23:29
Manny starts again. No idea why Godfrey is not getting on for him. Sterling and Neil the only changes. Will need to play far better than in the last couple of games, or Motherwell could do us. Still going for a 2-1 win.

05 Sep 2026 17:01:15
Through Fernandez and Neil both played well today.

05 Sep 2026 17:01:58
Probably our best performance so far once we got on top.
Very disciplined and unfortunate not to score more.
Better contributions from Dan Neil & Fernandez. Pity we lost Shanks to injury, but big Ryan Naderi put in a really good shift.
Much more encouraging.

05 Sep 2026 17:09:28
Godfrey will be lucky to play 20% of the season. He is constantly injured after 1 game and has been for a long time - I really was very surprised when we signed him.

05 Sep 2026 17:14:33
Only saw second half but in that we had Real Motherwell horseshoeing passes back and forth in front of us. Could have had a good few more goals if not for missed penalty, clearances off line and poor finishing.

05 Sep 2026 17:52:59
If it was 5-0 today, nobody could have complained, confidence will grow with wins, Fernandez was very good today, him knowing he's going nowhere will have helped, team slowly starting to gel, thought Penrice and Curtis liked up very well when Curtis moved left side, Niel is starting to show the player I know he is.

Naderi, that man works so hard for us, Makhanya looks a steal, very impressed with him.

05 Sep 2026 17:59:27
Never mentioned Gassama, very dangerous today, why I'm glad he went nowhere.

05 Sep 2026 19:08:13
Gassama superb again today. I agree, My star. 👍 🇬🇧 Neil was also superb, and I've always backed you regarding he's a good midfielder, mate. 👍 Some just don't give players time to settle and want everything yesterday, if you catch my drift, and for anyone who knows anything about the beautiful game, football doesn't work like clockwork. 🤔 🇬🇧

05 Sep 2026 22:56:46
Sws, same goes with written us off already, good few on here done that again, now's that tells me enough, mate, same with them raving about Celtic.

05 Sep 2026 13:05:17
{Ed's Note - EHL2020 has posted a new article entitled, SFA Youth Minutes Plan Feels Like a Quick Fix

05 Sep 2026 13:59:35
Superb article Ehl.

05 Sep 2026 14:07:14
Another superb read Ehl, thanks for taking the time with these. You must be going for your doctorate by now lol.

05 Sep 2026 16:48:58
Another great read, Ehl. If we don't get this sorted now then there will be another generation of players lost. Too many suits and not enough football minded people like yourself running our game.

05 Sep 2026 18:18:43
Excellent article Ehl. How many young players that are not ready for first team football will be forced to play to make up minutes for the team, then be lost to the game.

05 Sep 2026 11:41:45
Not Rangers related.

We all have probably had some gripes re the NHS in Scotland during our lives, but I've got a really positive wee story to tell about a recent experience of my own.

I went along to see the Doctor about concerns I had about my chest, and, after checking, she announced it was 4 years since I had been x-rayed. She then she gave me a slip which detailed "CHEST X-RAY OPEN ACCESS" meaning I could pick any available time and day of my own choosing without an appointment - absolutely brilliant, and full credit to the relevant people who have implemented this great system.

05 Sep 2026 11:59:09
Jim, I try not to criticise the NHS. After a visit to my gp in 2014, they called an ambulance to the practice, and I was in hospital for 3 weeks. I spent 8 days on life support.

I had severe pneumonia and, but for the fast action of my gp and the wonderful care at Hairmyres Hospital, I wouldn't have survived. Difficult to criticise the very people that saved my life.

05 Sep 2026 12:08:30
I find more wrong than right with it.

05 Sep 2026 12:09:47
Can't complain either, to be fair. After no symptoms whatsoever, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer following a 'poo' test (get them done lads!) & the camera consultant told me I had cancer & best option was surgery. I asked how long to wait = 2 weeks!! From start to finish 10 weeks!!
All clear so far, so thank you NHS.

05 Sep 2026 12:15:28
Great to hear Bar, long may that continue.

05 Sep 2026 12:39:48
There will always be positives and negatives in any hospitals worldwide, guys, just glad to hear that 2 of our own got the treatment they needed and deserved. May I add 2 excellent posters at that. 👌

05 Sep 2026 12:57:20
I have only positive experiences with the NHS, and am glad our country has it.

05 Sep 2026 13:44:39
NHS may have its faults, but some wonderful nurses & doctors within it. From my experience, I only have the highest regards for them.

05 Sep 2026 13:51:18
I've had good and bad, although not with the care, more the systems and management. Too many non earners within the NHS stealing large salaries.

05 Sep 2026 14:46:02
All the people who work in the NHS are doing their best. The organisation is horribly underfunded and totally mismanaged.

05 Sep 2026 17:10:20
My 18yr old daughter is going into her 2nd yr of her nursing degree, and I fear for the state of the NHS for her career.

Underfunded, overloaded, top heavy and ideologically driven by perverse, woke agendas.

Most of the staff do a great job under terrible conditions.

05 Sep 2026 10:43:33
Manager has basically confirmed Souttar is done at Rangers. They were hoping he'd be sold but now need to work out what the plan is. Said he won't be playing again, though, and he hopes he can give more details on the situation next week

05 Sep 2026 12:41:20
Strange!

05 Sep 2026 12:46:06
Haven't heard that or seen it anywhere.

05 Sep 2026 12:50:04
Seen what he's said now:

"John was in that situation where there was a lot of things going on for him," said McInnes.

"It was kind of made clear that it would maybe be the best option for John to maybe look for something.

"Now that that's not materialised for him or the club, we just need to address that and see what's the best way forward.



"I've got my own views on that."

Don't see confirmation that he's done from the manager now that I've seen it.
He may well be, guess we'll know when we know as EHL alluded to.

05 Sep 2026 12:56:54
I thought McInnes looked really uncomfortable at this question and danced around answering it. At no point did he say that Souttar was done, although I felt as if there might be discussions going on above McInnes' level.

I've said before Souttar must have done something really shocking to be treated like this. Even a guy like McCausland, who has been way out in the cold, has been on the bench and got on against St Mirren. It's all very strange.

05 Sep 2026 12:57:15
He said that he hasn't written him off in an interview with Rangers Review. That it was suggested, with all the things JS had going on, it might be better for him to move, but now that this didn't materialise, they will now see what's the best way forward. So he hasn't said he won't play again.

05 Sep 2026 13:06:47
Can see a "mutual agreement" being met here, and pay-off for Souttar with another nice contract elsewhere.

05 Sep 2026 13:09:02
Agreed, Angus, he never uttered the words that Souttar wouldn't play again.

05 Sep 2026 13:16:08
Fork, I never even knew what McInnes had said, but read that post and thought no way has he said that surely? Thanks for clearing that up, guys, shows where crazy rumours start.

05 Sep 2026 13:36:08
McInnes never said Souttar wouldn't play again, said he had his own thoughts, and we will hear more about Souttar at the start of next week. I've a feeling Souttar's contract will be torn up and him a free agent.