Rangers banter 6

26 Jul 2026 20:10:18
That was the best i've seen of Thelo today. Hope he is fit for the start of the season. Looked like a sore one he took.

26 Jul 2026 20:42:19
He's ok for Fri.

26 Jul 2026 21:39:16
Looked like a possible AC joint but hopefully not.

26 Jul 2026 21:40:10
Agree Aasagard was having a decent game. What I didn't like was McInnes decided to replace him with Chukwauni when he took the knock, which to me meant we had no forward thinking player in there. I'd have like to seen him go with Bajrami, giving us a more like for like, where as we ended up with Diomande, Chukwauni and Neil, all more retainers rather than advanced midfielders.


No, until ten minutes later when Bajrami came on we seen more balance restored.

26 Jul 2026 19:35:45
Defending was solid today but we were exceptionally poor in attack. Devlins like a rolls Royce pitbull but with the technical ability of a fridge think he can be an asset if used right with the correct players around him. Aasgaard was top today the only one with any creativity and drive think he'll be big this season.

Think Antman would make a cracking wingback and I belive he's played there before think he's not fearless enough to be a winger as such but all the tools for wing back. Gassama was poor which annoys me as he has quality and if we could get him back to the form of his start of last season i'd keep him but if a good offer comes in he's gone. No issues with the strikers as I thought all where ok just no creative help or help when on the ball.

We need at least 2 more forward thinking midfielders ( I know ) but we do
Need 2 centre half's too back the boys up
Need at minimum one full back but ideally either side
Need 3 x wingers 2 with quality and someone to rotate

26 Jul 2026 20:20:13
We need at least 3 defenders, or we are short. There's no way we sign 2 midfielders and 3 wingers on top of that, mate. Another 8 signings, can't see it.
What we realistically need in my eyes.
LW starter
RW starter
2x CB back up/Competition
LB competition

If we are lucky and get some sales in midfield then Dahl too.

26 Jul 2026 20:33:37
Antman was terrible when he came on at wing back, constantly out of position, wandering about in midfield. An experiment that didn't work. This guy was signed as a right winger and we are being asked to try him in all sorts of positions just to get a game out of him. Best idea is to sell him.

26 Jul 2026 21:20:53
Was impressed with decline leadership on the pitch today, constantly encouraging and talking to the players about him.

26 Jul 2026 21:21:35
Wishy, I expect outgoings as well. Antman looked very good when he came on at wingback imo.

26 Jul 2026 21:49:14
Agreed, Sam.

27 Jul 2026 00:30:37
I thought Antman was good as well. Some tidy passes and movement.

27 Jul 2026 08:37:14
Antman looked like he was at least trying yesterday. If he can improve on that he could be a good squad player.

27 Jul 2026 13:30:53
Some fridges are pretty technical these days.

26 Jul 2026 18:12:54
At the game today. I thought Godfrey and Fernandez were great together. Strolled the game at times. Aasgaard was great in spells also.

Definitely lacking in wide areas. And still think we're very under prepared for the season ahead.

26 Jul 2026 19:41:54
Cammy Devlin again our best player and only played the first half. 👌 This wee fella already a fans' favourite and is in at everything, superb. 👌🇬🇧

26 Jul 2026 19:42:31
1 deal close and hoping another one in for Friday. Think got to be a winger and a CB.

26 Jul 2026 19:44:08
According to DM, x1 new player in the door within the next 48 hours and hopefully another before Friday.

26 Jul 2026 19:49:41
Was good today, SWS, probably never gave him enough credit, never seen much of him or paid much attention, but I like a player getting his tackles in. Let's see how it goes, the real games start.

Sterling was good as well today, Aasgaard could be a massive player for us, Godfrey was my MOTM, both him and Fernandez strolled that game, far better performance than our last friendly.

26 Jul 2026 20:11:31
Devlin showed a lot today for me. SWS, totally agree. A wee warrior.

26 Jul 2026 20:29:17
I wonder who the 2 players are that Derek McInnes says we're close to signing? 🤔🇬🇧

26 Jul 2026 20:36:16
Devlin would cause a fight in an empty house, and some of those tackles today, if he mistimes then by a fraction, he'll be off the pitch. If he doesn't wind it in a bit, we're going to have a few games with 10 men.

26 Jul 2026 21:30:50
Can remember that's what I didn't like about Devlin. Way he goes into some tackles, needs to win the majority, and what I didn't like the most was getting in players' faces. Totally different in a Rangers jersey, that's a thing I like. We've not had a player like that in ages.

26 Jul 2026 21:34:11
Massive improvement from midweek, especially the first half. Slightly concerned we haven't scored a goal from open play in the last two games against a decent level of opposition. Both Shankland and Chermiti had decent chances today. Aasgaard looks a different player, which is a real positive. Some brilliant touches. Defence looked solid, which is also a big positive.
Lots of good things to build on.

26 Jul 2026 21:56:03
Got to say I wasn't keen on Devlin signing, but I'm easily won over by a few crunching tackles. 😂 Love players playing on the edge.

26 Jul 2026 22:19:41
Worry for me, (not again, you say!), Devlin is playing almost at 100%, when the opposition, especially, are playing at pre season level!!
Can he go up 2 of 3 gears in e.g. Europe??

26 Jul 2026 22:21:15
Devlin reminds me of one of my all time favourite Chelsea players - Dennis Wise.

Hated him as an opp fan but loved him in your team.

26 Jul 2026 22:27:46
Was the same, R1, but it looks very much like he'll win me over, mate. I do like that type of player, probably the reason I couldn't be arsed with him. I never gave him any credit for the things he does right. He reminds me of Scott Brown. I couldn't stand that man, but it would have been difficult in Rangers colours.

26 Jul 2026 22:40:46
Athole, he does have a bit of Wise about him, mate.
Bar, can't see him play against good teams in Europe, maybe wrong, but good for our league.

27 Jul 2026 07:12:04
My star, when the real stuff gets underway on Friday night, Cammy Devlin will play exactly the same way as he always does, mate. 👍 He'll challenge, break up opposition play, and fight for everything, and won't give Dundee United players a second's peace.

🥊 Devlin, like I've said before, is absolutely suited for Scottish football, and it's superb having a player like him in your team, and an absolute nightmare to play against, because he never gives any opposing midfielder an inch on the ball, a superb signing imo. 👌 🇬🇧

27 Jul 2026 08:46:10
The new Stuart Mcall.

27 Jul 2026 09:17:23
Let's see how often he stays on the park, though. One mistake and it's a red card.

27 Jul 2026 09:19:16
Can't see him playing against good teams in Europe, SWS, yes, he's well suited to our league, that's it, you won't see any difference in his play from friendlies to real games, mate.

26 Jul 2026 17:59:38
As an assessment following the West Ham friendly:

Largely positive
Aasgaard looked very good, our midfield looked solid (especially wee Devlin and Thelo)
Defensively Godfrey has impressed me (as has the rest of our defence but thought I'd single him out as the new boy)
Pandur looked bright.
In terms of recruitment the focus should be wide attackers (though defensive depth would be appreciated)
I'd also love to see Raskin/Dio out for fess to bring in Dahl (our Schrödingers midfielder) as an upgrade.
Besides that a positive showing, we just need a touch More quality outwide (though I'd like to say Antman impressed and strikes me as the Kyziridis upgrade for Derek)

26 Jul 2026 18:23:56
I was critical after St Etienne. That today was a big improvement in shape and general play.

26 Jul 2026 18:46:37
Agree with all of that, DioDefender.
Thought Gassama's passing was extremely poor. Not sure why we never took the offer from Monaco if that was legit.
Naderi needs someone beside him if he's up front.


Godfrey strolled it. We badly need cover for Rommens, he can't run that much for 50 games this season.

Neil was poor in my opinion. Hopefully he's not hitting corners any more.
There's a player in Antman.

26 Jul 2026 18:52:11
Good post, Dio. I think/and hope you might be right about Antman, pal.

26 Jul 2026 19:03:32
Our attacking options need to improve in midfield, we are severely lacking width and pace, I agree Dan Neil should not be taking corners.

26 Jul 2026 19:05:44
Still no goals from open play. Still got the last however many years we are starved of creativity.

26 Jul 2026 19:23:14
Far more positive than the last friendly. We're the better side today. Still need better in wide areas. Dan Neil currently not a starter for me anyway. Aasgaard going to have a good season this year.

26 Jul 2026 19:53:36
Dan Neil another Joe Rothwell?

26 Jul 2026 19:59:33
Nice use of Schrodinger Dio, but we won't know till we look n see if it's one or the other. 😉😄👍

26 Jul 2026 20:10:29
Neil wasn't his best today, he did try and break the lines a few times though.

26 Jul 2026 20:32:58
As you know I rate and like Dan Neil, my star, but have to be honest when I say Cammy Devlin has been our best midfielder so far and I've been very impressed with him.

👌 The first name on our team sheet for Friday night's game for me, and it is his type of game, where we'll need to roll our sleeves up and battle to get the 3 points. 🥊🇬🇧

26 Jul 2026 20:40:50
Naderi was up against two huge centre backs and did well when the ball came to his feet, his lay offs were sharp and accurate. I thought the change of shape killed any momentum we had, with Antman awful at right wing back and Chermiti contributing very little again.

Rommens had another poor game and Gassama was terrible. Aasgaard had a good game and Devlin has another game that seems to be enjoyed by everybody but me.

26 Jul 2026 20:45:10
No, he's not another Rothwell, always has to be another someone with our fans.

26 Jul 2026 20:52:30
SWS, You'll not see me judging these games, fitness is the thing for me, we don't know how hard they'll have trained, let's wait until the games start, Devlin has performed better the couple of halves in the friendlies, don't you rate Neil now, mate?

26 Jul 2026 22:37:50
I absolutely rate Dan Neil. My star. 👍 🇬🇧

26 Jul 2026 23:34:58
Neil was terrible taking corners from RH side. Hope we are not in another Tav situation when he takes them all. Not bad on left, but need others so we have a bit of variety.
Sorry, but Curtis is just not good enough & Antman, Gassama not much better, we desperately need some decent wide players.


Are we still pursuing Dahl because at 8m I am not sure McInnes would play him. Think he would rather convince Raskin to stay. Maybe better to try a bid for Bragga.

27 Jul 2026 01:04:37
Dan Neil can only take the corners if he's playing, which currently doesn't look likely as he is quite poor and too often anonymous as play passes him by. Could be this season's worst signing.

26 Jul 2026 17:58:25
EHL

Is it just the case with Souttar he possibly doesn't fancy the clubs coming for him at the moment?

does he want to try stay? And fight
For a place

anther players looking likely to leave soon or are they dragging there feet waiting for a perfect offer or happy to stay and be paid a wage whether they get played or not

Be interested in your views as to the many players who have apparently been told to find new clubs where there situation stands at the moment?

Possibly you can't divulge certain aspects but any info wich could point if there going to stay or go and what potentially is holding any moves up

26 Jul 2026 19:23:36
I'm not aware of Souttar's situation being known, so it's not something I can share - just to say that a lot of what is being said on here is wide of the mark.

I don't think any players are dragging their feet on moves, many have young families, so need to give careful consideration when making decisions.



Also, for the players, it's not always a simple decision. They can agree in principle to join a new club, but in many cases it's the negotiations between the clubs that cause delays or even cause deals to collapse.

26 Jul 2026 19:31:47
I'm told Souttar is ready to move and it'll be down south. Expected to happen this window.

26 Jul 2026 21:31:45
Stig, in the manager's presser after the game, said incoming deals aren't dependent on outgoings.

26 Jul 2026 17:56:33
Well what's everyone's thoughts on game today i honestly thought Godfrey, devlin, had good game

26 Jul 2026 18:41:34
West Ham didn't bring the press that St Etienne did, but we did fine.
Was good to see Oliver Antman get a run out second half, he's another one that could be much better than he's shown to date.

Aasgaard was showing up well, then he gets injured, hope he's ok.
Lots of positives, though, some really decent West Ham youth players brought on as well.

26 Jul 2026 19:12:28
Didn't think West Ham offered that much. 1st half was more entertaining than 2nd, mainly down to Devlin jumping into tackles etc. Quite enjoyable to watch. I really cutting edge though, and 2nd half went down hill. We looked very disjointed to me with the change to 3 at back.
Not sure where the goals are coming from. No pace up top.

Shanking. Need chances (by the way his arse nearly the same size and McGins). Chermiti is a type of striker who'll score a cracker followed by 15 shoe ins. Think overall he'll not be good enough. Naderi not quite getting him.
Overall decent enough work out if we had 2-3 weeks before the season starts but we don't. Bit concerned by lack of threat.

26 Jul 2026 19:27:39
I thought Pandur and Devlin brought something new to how we play.

Godfrey looked solid and reminded me of Goldson in how he played.

In the first half, I thought everyone with the exception of Curtis and Naderi contributed in a positive manner.

I liked seeing McInnes experiment with the formations in the second half, although it killed the game as a spectacle - my guess is we may see us set up like that in Europe at times to close out games.



Agree with many that Neil is giving Rothwell vibes (as the kids say). It's early days though, so hopefully he settles and we see more from him as the season progresses.

26 Jul 2026 19:48:41
All very positive today. Dan Neil gave it big licks, this is the type of pressure he thrives on, but like most has probably been a bit spooked at the size of the club and intensity. He will come good, hopefully. We are in solid, trustworthy hands now in Derek McInnes.

26 Jul 2026 21:56:55
Devlin is essential on Friday, not because of the nasty stuff, because he's on form, he's a damn good player.

26 Jul 2026 17:46:47
Dan Neil's corners.

26 Jul 2026 18:27:28
Hard to call them corners, direct passes to their first man.

26 Jul 2026 18:29:58
Absolutely shocking. He's giving me Joe Rothwell vibes in these past two games. The amount of times Antman was wide open and instead he's trying to go into traffic down the left.

26 Jul 2026 19:06:26
He is just taking over from Tav.

27 Jul 2026 08:57:55
Hope Sterling can stay fit, good player and our starting rb.