27 May 2026 10:51:38
Today's debate!
Have we missed the best of Shankland or will we see the best of him?
27 May 2026 11:32:06
The $64,000 question. Plenty have said that if he signed for Rangers we would have won the league.
He scored against Rangers & Celtic this season, and Hearts still never won the league. Chermiti scored against both Celtic and Hearts, and we never won the league.
Dessers scored and missed against everyone, and we all said we needed better. A 1 in 2 striker. 20+ a season twice, and still not enough. Will Shankland be the difference next season?
Fingers crossed. 🔴⚪🔵
27 May 2026 11:33:06
Far better player at 30 than he was at 25, Gazza.
27 May 2026 11:33:59
I think over the last few years Shankland has improved his overall game as well as being a deadly finisher. 👌 So I would say we're getting the complete striker who still has some of his peak years in front of him. 👍🇬🇧
27 May 2026 11:39:57
We will get great benefit from Lawrence being up front. He is at his peak, a late developer, and crucially is also a leader on the pitch.
I, for one, can't wait to see him in the famous light blue.
27 May 2026 11:41:30
Chernitti scored 14-16 goals second half of season alone.
He carried that form into next season. I'd expect high twenties from him.
Shankland 20+.
Midfield, we need 18+.
A solid defence leaking minimal goals.
We win the league - simples really. 😂
27 May 2026 11:49:46
Well if you put it like that, Stig. 😎
27 May 2026 11:55:32
He'll bag 20 no problem. I think he's been a better all round player in the last 18 months than at any stage of his career. Added much more to his game than just goals. Delighted with this signing.
Really need a few additions to the midfield.
They're all too similar and none of them stand out at anything bar maybe workrate.
Looking forward to seeing who is brought in.
27 May 2026 11:56:10
I think he is in his prime, will get a good 2/3 years out him.
27 May 2026 12:08:33
It's chance creation that's the biggest issue imo, Shankland thrives off service. We provide little!
27 May 2026 12:16:32
I think he'll get 15 goals easily if he's a starter and he'll also compliment people around him.
I agree with others saying we could be doing with a goal scoring midfielder. Someone that could get us 10+ a season in the league.
27 May 2026 12:22:35
Gaz, I absolutely agree we need an attacking midfielder who can add goals to our team. 🙏 There's no reason why a good attacking midfielder shouldn't hit double figures in the goal scoring stakes within a season. 🤔🇬🇧
27 May 2026 12:26:16
Shankland isn't an out and out striker now. He's improved his all-round game. A more complete player and is honed on the rough and tumble of Scottish football. A good signing that he waited for last year. Thankfully we've addressed that anomaly.
27 May 2026 12:54:47
MPH, I agree, we have had that 20+ striker and never won league so Shankland on his own will never win it for us. Interesting to see who else we get to make us a better team and squad. That is the real difference maker.
R1, we were top scorers in the league last year so we obviously created enough chances to do that.
But we do need to create for him as he only takes less than 1 of the 5 chances created for him; Chermiti scored slightly better per chance.
27 May 2026 13:46:07
I think Shankland will do well. He will score a load of goals if played. I imagine he will be the new penalty taker as well.
27 May 2026 13:58:50
R1, hit it on the head, mate, the old 'he would score loads with the chances we create' comment has worn thin over the last 4 or 5 years. Even Dessers had to create most of his own! Let's hope recruitment sorts this pronto.
27 May 2026 14:36:47
Miovski scored 13 goals and played nearly half the amount of minutes Chermiti did, not as bad as some believe.
27 May 2026 14:54:03
Shankland has cost us zero. Great signing.
27 May 2026 19:53:13
Good post, Coops. Doesn't matter if Shanks is 30 or 60, one thing's for sure, he will run through brick walls for us. Guy put his Hearts career in jeopardy last summer, clinging to the hope we'd come calling, but never materialised.
27 May 2026 08:29:52
Morning All
Long time reader, 1st time poster.
Firstly, Sir Walter you must be the longest serving poster on here! I recall you with several different names the emojis give it away.
I'm now living in Essex have been for 10 years but was brought up in Glasgow and joined the army at 16. Had a ST in the Copland Front, Row J Seat 66.
Now for my sins watching West Ham in the Olympic Stadium, Sunday disappointing but knew it was coming from 5/6 games into the season.
Get up to Ibrox for hospitality 4/5 times a season but have a ST for WHU.
I have a good feeling going into this season. I think Mr Cavanagh will fix his mistakes. The last 13/14 years have been completely unacceptable for Rangers and I genuinely feel sorry for the fans who go week in and week out.
Selfishly I'm glad I've no had to suffer it every week.
Best Wishes to all
27 May 2026 08:44:06
Welcome, Iron Rangers, you will love it in the mad hoose now you are posting.
27 May 2026 08:58:35
Strom, thanks. Trust me, Rangers and West Ham have much in common when it comes to fans and a madhoose. I've sat back and had a right good laugh at times reading this page.
Sadly, a few good posters have left over the last 6 months and they're perfectly entitled to.
I did quite enjoy the Norwegian guy's posts. He was very knowledgeable but seemed to rub folk up the wrong way at times. I don't care about words. Thankfully, I don't care enough to get offended.
27 May 2026 09:15:54
A very warm welcome to the site, Iron_Rangers, and I hope you become a regular poster on this site, my friend. 🙏 Tbh with you, I think both John and TT12 have been posting on this superb site even longer than myself. 🤔 One of my best pals I go to Ibrox with is a West Ham fan and has been down at quite a few games, especially at Upton.
👍 I know through him that a lot of the West Ham supporters have a liking to Rangers, because of the British thing etc. 👌 I hope the Hammers get back up to where they belong next season, and first and foremost for me, I hope and pray my beloved Rangers get back to being the number 1 club in Scottish football again. 🙏
27 May 2026 09:16:47
Welcome, Iron. I agree Cavanagh isn't stupid. He knows how to evaluate projects that aren't working and improve them. He'll take heart from the fans' reaction to Shankland coming in and push on.
27 May 2026 09:30:34
Welcome, Iron Rangers.
And suffering twice as much as the rest of us due to your love of Rangers & West Ham!
27 May 2026 09:30:54
Welcome Iron, commiserations on West Ham's relegation, I think getting rid of David Moyes was possibly a mistake on hindsight after winning a European Trophy, but, hey ho, look at Rangers. I agree regarding My Cavanagh.
He seems a genuine businessman who will take us forward this season coming. All the best for next season, Iron, enjoy your football without stress, as it's only a game after all.
27 May 2026 10:24:26
Thanks all, SWS, you are quite correct. There is a big love in for Rangers with most West Ham fans I know. They're a very patriotic, working class bunch, a few idiots like every fan base, but on the whole they're a decent bunch.
Double bubble with suffering lol!
Irvger, Moyes left of his own accord. He wasn't chased out, despite what most think. WHU decided they wanted to change his role from Manager to Head Coach and employ a Director of Football. He didn't want to work under that structure and declined the offer.
The problem wasn't him leaving; it was the appointment of Lopetegi and Potter afterwards, and the scatter gun recruitment of players that followed. I've no issues with Nuno. Like Rangers, we can't keep changing managers and players and expect to perform consistently, so I'm glad Nuno is staying. His record over the last 6 months, if it was over the season, would see WHU in the top 10, and realistically the lower end of 10 is where they should be, on a good year chasing European Football.
27 May 2026 10:32:22
Welcome Iron,
Like you, I joined up and left Glasgow but it was the RAF for me. Still manage to get up the road to see a couple of games each season though.
Now, living in Lincolnshire and a season ticket holder at Lincoln City, so I'm looking forward to visiting the Olympic Stadium next season, but would have preferred Tottenham away.
I also believe that AC will get it right and, hopefully, with backing, DR will win trophies. It was always going to be a couple of windows to complete, but, unfortunately, we had a bit of false hope this season, but we can build on that this year.
27 May 2026 10:45:24
Welcome, Iron. U sound like a good poster. Glad to hear u for a thick skin too. Ul need it. 😜 Though Hammers were unlucky, going down with 39 points is hard and hoped Spurs went down instead. U happy Nuno staying? Think he'll do a great job in the long run if they can sort probs behind the scenes.
27 May 2026 10:46:10
Welcome, Iron, my English club Sunderland made last season a bit easier, but would rather they got relegated and Rangers won the league, mind you.
27 May 2026 10:48:21
Yeah Aphe was a great poster, hopefully he comes back.
I like West Ham, always hope they do well apart from playing against Liverpool. 👍
27 May 2026 10:50:58
Thanks, Lincoln. You should make a weekend of it if you can afford it. I'm a big fan of London, it gets a raw deal in the media imo, but I've never had a problem and there is so much to see and do.
27 May 2026 10:59:48
Kaiser, yes, I think Nuno, who's made mistakes, deserves a fair crack of the whip. He inherited a mess and nearly pulled it off. He undoubtedly made mistakes along the way, but most managers do. Spurs were terrible. I don't pay much attention to them. I absolutely loathe Arsenal. They're London Celtic to me.
Every time it's no their fault. Every one is out to get them lol!
Strom, I love an Anfield away day. Great City, proper working class people and there is a vibe about Anfield.
My Star, Sunderland were fantastic this season. Fair play to them. Good luck in Europe. Big test for them playing Thursday/Sunday now.
27 May 2026 11:03:55
That's him, Strom. Very knowledgeable guy on Scandinavian football. His posts in that area were very informative. It all got a bit messy. People will always have different opinions and that's fine. If we all agreed it would be boring and I'd need to agree Arsenal are a good team and congratulate them. No happening. Ever.
27 May 2026 11:11:29
Yes, that is the worry, playing Thursdays, Iron.
27 May 2026 11:27:51
Welcome Ironside. I have a soft spot for your team, 100moyes did not want to leave.
Walter, u definitely posted before me, not sure re tt.
27 May 2026 11:41:19
Glad West Ham sticking by Nuno Espirito, Iron Rangers. 😁 I think he's a very good manager who I'm sure and hope brings the Hammers back up where they belong. 🙏
27 May 2026 11:45:49
Hi John.
He didn't want to be Head Coach. He wanted to remain Manager and have control over all signings. That model was no longer preferred at WHU, rightly or wrongly.
Again, though, WHU problem isn't Moyes left, though. Lots of Clubs lose Managers and continue to perform. The problem was who we appointed and the scattergun recruitment to suit their style of play.
The owner meddling has certainly not helped in any way. I'm happy Nuno is getting a fair crack of the whip, and Rohl both deserve a pre-season and a chance to rebuild their squads alongside the football personnel in recruitment and scouting. Quick fixes rarely work. Let's hope both Clubs can find some consistency this season.
27 May 2026 12:07:41
Welcome Iron. The Copland Front are cracking seats, pal. I'm in the main stand myself and have been for 26 years. It's tough going the now being a bear but you know the cry. Keep posting bud.
27 May 2026 12:09:37
Iron, aye, that sounds like a plan, don't mind London myself for short breaks.
Travel down every November for the Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph as well as other trips with the Missus.
27 May 2026 12:22:11
It was a great seat 4 lads. I bought it when Murray launched the Blue Heaven project, my name was on it for 25 years, I think. That was 97/98? Around that time, as I was serving in South Armagh at the time, my Da sat on it in my absence when I was away.
I had it until 2012 when I moved abroad for a few years then settled in Essex. Great times.
27 May 2026 12:24:59
Lincoln, if you need a few tips for cheap digs shout me nearer the time. Plenty in Essex, and you're only 30 minutes on a train, mate.
27 May 2026 12:30:03
Cheers, Iron, appreciate that pal.
27 May 2026 12:46:04
Welcome Iron! Like you, I'm an exiled sweaty sock living in England, in Hastings, East Sussex, have been for over 40 years. I still post occasionally and always look out for the Teddy Bears' results. I wish we could get one or two home-grown Scots again, the likes of Barry Ferguson, for instance, or, further back, John Greig! Shankland looks like a very good signing.
Let's have one or two more, please. Gers fans are entitled to better than what has happened over the last 12 or 13 years. WATP.
27 May 2026 12:47:43
Iron, welcome, mate. Totally agree re London, like you, I love it.
27 May 2026 12:49:23
Welcome Iron. 😊💙
27 May 2026 12:57:33
Great posts, Iron, and welcome to the site.
I go as far back as Ally taking over as manager, and can remember posters like BigWull who must have been one of the first on here. Coops (Sir Walter), Stormtrooper (used to be KJA9 or similar), John, Stig, Tom, Davie1980, Mark44 (haven't seen Mark for a while. Hope you're ok pal), Jaws, Irvger, mph etc etc have all been on for a few years now. My pals BB4, Forky, Angus, etc appeared a bit later.
Aph (Asa) seems to have moved on, which is a pity as he offered a lot to the site.
Everybody has off days, including me, and things can go a bit too far at times, resulting in a bit of friction, but generally we all get on pretty well. Not bad for a lunatic asylum, I say.
I'm a bit of a workaholic and don't post as much as I'd like due to the lack of hours in the day, but I enjoy looking in from time to time to see what's happening.
Hopefully we can turn things around next season with a few changes and some shrewd signings. I've a feeling we won't be far away, as it looks as if the manager is going to be well backed in the transfer window.
Take care and hope you have something to shout about in London next season when the Hammers get themselves back into the top flight. I remember being at a game at Upton Park 51 years ago as an 18 year old. They were playing Stoke City, I think, and it was that far back that Alan Hudson was playing for Stoke. Special ground with special fans.
27 May 2026 12:58:18
Good times, Iron - Dogs country and those sneaking into the south. I was over there for a bit too. The locals were something else when they weren't spitting at us. 🤣 I love Crossmaglen, what memories.
27 May 2026 13:01:40
Welcome Iron. Always liked West Ham. Back in the day with Moore, Hurst, Peters, but think favourite player was Billy Bonds.
27 May 2026 13:26:51
Bandit Country! XMG, Forkhill, Silverbridge, Camlough, Bessbrook! Fantastic time.
Seeker, it was around then I came across this site.
Great club, Shanski, proper good old fashioned club. Lost its soul, leaving the Boleyn, which was probably the right decision if you couldn't modernise or extend there, but the London/Olympic stadium is currently not fit for football.
27 May 2026 17:09:24
Have to agree about London Stadium, always thought Boleyn and Goodison were best for atmosphere.
27 May 2026 20:04:57
Welcome, Iron. Are you Aphe in disguise? 😂 From getting sent to the depths of hell and watching that mob win everything over the years, this season was the worst to take. Dreadful Celtic team and constant infighting with the board was our best chance in years, but we bottled it.
Just renewed the season tickets, but can't take much more of the slow lethargic passing in defence and attacking down the wing only for the ball to end up back at the goalkeeper. Woeful to watch.
27 May 2026 21:45:06
Lawrence, I had no clue what his name was. The only person I remember on here over a decade is Sir Watty for his use of emojis.
He posted some good stuff thou. He done me no harm. I hope he's well wherever he is. Opinions are like a******** and too many folk end up arguing over them. Look at the Dessers fiasco tonight. 🤷🏼♂️🤣
27 May 2026 07:46:23
So assuming Chermiti stays and i absolutely hope he does 🙏who plays the central striker role between Chermiti and shankland or is it a case of them constantly interchanging/swapping positions during games 🤔
27 May 2026 08:08:50
Love to see Chermiti off one side, could be better, Sima.
27 May 2026 08:39:16
Depends on the opposition.
27 May 2026 09:03:00
Chermiti first 60 minutes then Shankland.
27 May 2026 09:03:39
Would really want at least two of our strikers getting 20+ goals next season, is that really asking much at Rangers.
27 May 2026 09:17:04
I honestly think Shankland will start the majority of our games, geesadodothat. 🤔🇬🇧
27 May 2026 09:32:52
Naderi as the focal point as he makes better, more intelligent, instinctive runs than Chermiti.
Shankland just behind.
Chermiti sold to recoup our outlay (if possible).
27 May 2026 09:36:44
Shankland offers so much more than just goals, as does Chermiti, so I would play both, with them interchanging during each game. Their movement will, I feel, create so much more for us next season. We need to up the pace considerably next season. Our build-up play was far too slow, and allowed the opposition defences too much time to get organised.
Folks, I'm reading that Like Graham wants to test himself in the Championship down South. Were/are we interested? If so, I would think we should just move on and look at other options. Good luck to the kid, whatever he decides on, but we need new blood in the squad for next season that want to be at Rangers.
27 May 2026 10:46:37
Good thing is, we have options. Both can play different ways too, so we can adapt when needed, and with so many games we can rotate them.
27 May 2026 11:20:20
The good thing now is that Rohl has a difficult choice to make, which can only be a good thing. I think Shankland plays better in a 2, but could play as a lone as well. I think we would be foolish to let Chermiti go. I see him making us a lot of money.
27 May 2026 12:05:03
Recoup our outlay, hopefully that's ripping it, Mph.
27 May 2026 20:09:27
Chermiti has the mettle to play for us, he's come through a torrid time, and I think he's just turned 22. Shanks offers something different, and what we need, but all 3 strikers will play a huge part moving forward.
27 May 2026 06:34:17
Think shankland could be a really big player for us. More so linking the play and hold up play. he's not actually been banging them in from open play the last couple seasons if you look at it. But his all round game is very good. And we have a new penalty taker also.
27 May 2026 07:42:52
I agree, Peterpanloyal, that Shankland has massively improved his overall game over the last few years and is a much more intelligent all round striker, as opposed to being just a goalscorer. 👌 I remember watching the superb Harry Kane when he first broke into the Spurs first team and he was just a goalscorer, but he developed his overall game and is a world class complete striker.
👌 Shankland has done similar with developing his game but obviously not on the same scale as Kane. 🤔 Although Shanks has developed his overall game, I wouldn't say he's stopped banging the goals in, Peterpanloyal. 🤔 He's still a natural finisher and is deadly in front of goal, he'll never lose that instinct of knowing where to be at the right time in the box, with his terrific movement. 👌🇬🇧
27 May 2026 07:54:01
What I've always liked about Shankland is how instinctive he is and how quick he can pivot and shoot. Better late than never getting him. We've been missing a player like him for years.
27 May 2026 08:00:34
SWS, agreed, he has definitely improved his overall game the last few years, mate.
27 May 2026 08:44:52
Well, we do need a new pen taker.
27 May 2026 09:34:56
Spot on, Storm.
Raskin as Captain.
Shankland on pens.
Rommens on corners.
Aasgaard on free kicks.
Sterling or A.N. Other defensive RB.
Just need someone to take the throw ins, and it's a case of Tav who?
27 May 2026 09:54:52
Mph, I honestly don't think Raskin will be a Rangers player, never mind the captain.
27 May 2026 10:49:37
Hopefully we stop those ludicrous long throws that only came in last season.
27 May 2026 12:33:27
Not always ludicrous, Storm. They have a place.
