Rangers banter 8

06 May 2026 21:43:11
Everyone's talking about Chermiti's poor misses what has she got to do with it 🤭 taxi

06 May 2026 22:09:54
He's 21, he's some talent and is going to be a top striker in Europe imo.

06 May 2026 22:24:37
He may have a good career, but he will not be a top striker.

06 May 2026 22:40:26
Storm, I don't mean Kane and the likes, I mean he'll play in top 5 league and score goals for a top 2/3/4 team

Probably in Portugal. He's got it all, and by the time he's 25 he'll be some player.

07 May 2026 06:31:58
Portugal isn't a top 5 league, but can see him maybe at that level and we aren't making a big profit if he goes there. He isn't going to be a Champions League player from top 5 tho.

07 May 2026 07:05:26
Kaiser, I think Chermiti could easily play in the German league with a good size club. 🤔

07 May 2026 16:16:08
Kaiser, you're right, maybe my mistake there.

I could see him go back to Portugal in a year for £20m and then onto top 5 league is what I was thinking.

06 May 2026 21:22:16
Any 1 watching the bayern v psg game. Now this is 2 rules I never knew until lately. Their has to be 2 minimum 2 players goalside unless it's called offside. 1 normally the goalkeeper but if keepe goes up need minimum of 2 players and tonight was a clear penalty for bayern. Psg player kicked the ball, hit off his team mates arm about 15 feet away.

No penalty. Not a penalty unless the ball goes directly into the goal or the opposing player scores immediatly then a direct free kick would be awarded. What the @@@@. Bbc sport reporting this. anyone ever heard that rule.

06 May 2026 20:51:57
Can I bring up a post that's too far down now from last night.

Regarding getting someone with Scottish experience into the coaching set up,

Ehl are u availible mate?

But I get that list wasn't striking with excitement, there isn't many.

John I didn't say or rather mean that u said anything about Scot's coaches I said u mentioned his no2 isn't happy and would be leaving.

Did u not mate? Sorry if I'm wrong but I think u did.

I agree if we were winning it wouldn't be an issue but part of reason we aren't winning is lack of understanding of this league and style of football and what it takes to win.

Lastly, EHL I also worry has the people making playing decisions got the knowledge to make this right.

I mentioned other day, Skov massive failure and chuckwuani isn't impressing.

I like Naderi and Rommens but we need a British and pref Scot's core in the squad if not the 11

06 May 2026 21:48:17
Na, not for me Stevie, I much prefer working with players on a 1-2-1 basis.

I think your point is valid and it's something the club are addressing. Rohl has invited a number of ex players to a number of training sessions, and to team meetings as he realises there is a massive disconnect between the current squad and the "club".

I think we'll see more of this, and in a more formal manner, from the start of next season.



Also, I know for a fact that the recruitment team are working on a number of targets with experience in Scottish Football. Some are older players that will probabilistic a few eyebrows, but the purpose is to bring them in for their experience with a potential view to coaching rolls.

The Americans are very focused on recovering our identity and about trying to create sustainability.

06 May 2026 22:04:38
That is reassuring, EHL.

Given the depth and breadth of your knowledge, I have you down as a future CEO.

06 May 2026 22:12:49
Yes, I said someone in his backroom wants back home, Stevie.

06 May 2026 22:14:13
Thanks Ehl.

Danny does get the club and fans a tradition, he does get it.
My worry is getting it doesn't mean you're going to be a success.

John McGlynn would be a great addition to back room.

I know it's a German norm to have ex players run the club too to bottom.



If he stays, I'm not against it. I just think 3 must wins, zero wins, isn't going to be acceptable to most.

Do u think he should stay, mate? Just your own personal opinion?

06 May 2026 22:17:44
Get in Ian McCall or Billy Reid if Danny is losing his assistant. They would kick some bums and know the Scottish game inside out. An old head would benefit and help Rohl better.

06 May 2026 22:26:06
Cheers, John. That's all I meant. Sorry I've probably not put full stops n that where I should have.

If he brings in a knowledgable SPL experienced coach or Erwin to his staff, it could really make a big difference. There's a fine line between success and failure, sometimes.

06 May 2026 22:27:30
I don't care where the players are from. They just need to have fight, heart and desire as a bare minimum, because not many have that in the squad just now.

06 May 2026 22:33:54
Jardine, for my sins I've earned a living in Scottish Football in one form or another from the age of 16.

06 May 2026 22:35:36
Chuckwuani looked good when he came in, just like Antman. What are we doing to these players??

06 May 2026 22:36:16
For me it's Neil McCann. Talks so well about football philosophy etc and I think if he had something to say to Danny or the players he would step up and say it. I seen Bazza's name on the list, and as much as I like him, he would 100% be the wrong choice.

06 May 2026 22:41:28
I forgot about Billy Reid. I actually said he would be good if Gerrard came back, as he won't get Holland now.

Billy Reid is the outstanding candidate for the job and potentially could take over in a few years.

Billy Reid.

06 May 2026 23:44:36
Stevie, your a good all rounder and decent guy.

Now and again you come up with something crazy.

John McGlyn, born n bred Tim since God was at school, at Rangers, that's up there amongst your classics.

Billy Reid or Ian McColl, now that's a fantastic prospect on our coaching team

07 May 2026 00:36:47
Tom, thanks mate. Appreciate that compliment bud.

We clashed in my early days quite a bit, but I grew to have a lot of respect for u, and a lot of agreements in opinions.

I didn't know that of McGlynn, and u have probably put me off.

Billy Reid really is an appealing idea to me.

The thing is, Tom, we know it's never going to be reality, and it's very frustrating.

We know what's needed, same as with formation problems under Le Guen, Clement, now Rohl.

This continental 2 cm's just doesn't work in this country, and it never will.

Aphe, that's why we all kind of say about Scots this British that. It's not foreign biased, it truly isn't, mate.



4 of our greatest 11 are non Scots.

Advocaat maybe best time of my life as a Rangers fan and all the foreigners we were so so lucky to see in our colours.

It's just that we are a different breed of people really, that's why our game isn't easy when the prima Donnas get here and think it's a stroll. Even Ronald de Boer was very poor when he got here. He knod of knuckles down.

Guivarch World Cup winner bottled it.

Basil boil

Over at Celtic Juninho and Ljunberg.

When u play in this country it's not like even England.

Strange game we play.

A Scottish no2 for Rohl and I think most our draws would be wins.

07 May 2026 06:46:07
StevieG, I think u make a good point about the foreign v Scots debate. And, I don't mean British, because even the English struggle to adapt so would be put in the foreign category.

07 May 2026 07:09:36
Both Ian McColl and wee Billy Reid are superb coaches and would be superb appointments for us. 👌

07 May 2026 07:12:41
What's your overall thoughts on Lewis Ferguson EHL? 🤔 Do you think he'll be targeted, mate? 🤔 I like a good few on here, have heard Kenny McLean of Norwich is definitely a target for us. 🤔

07 May 2026 07:37:08
I think there is zero chance of us signing Ferguson.

Hope I'm wrong though, as he's a fantastic footballer.

07 May 2026 08:27:59
Wasn't long ago Ferguson was being touted by Juve & the Milan clubs after a fantastic start in Italy, but seems to have gone off the boil since injury. Will depend how much his club want & if they are determined to get rid of him. I know a lot don't like the idea but McLean ticks all the right boxes for me just now. 1st he's Scottish & has had cracking seasons down south, knows this league, this club, has good experience at club & international lvls & plays the way we are missing.

Will definitely hold the ball & slow things down a bit, could be a good shout for captain too. Might be older at 34, but having the likes of Davis, McCulloch, Arfield etc at the club did us no harm at all. 🤷🏻‍♂️

06 May 2026 20:28:43
Should the spl mandate that all spl teams have a min amount Scottish players in the starting 11 of each game?
Thought 💭.

06 May 2026 20:43:30
No but I'd say we should have a squad list of 25 with rest kids.

In that list we should be required to have 8 Scottish born players, real Scots not just a ots trained.

That's why I should be a rule.

06 May 2026 20:45:28
No, because Rangers and Celtic could afford to buy all the best players.

06 May 2026 20:51:33
When the subs rule changed to 9 players. Out of the 9, should be 1 academy under 21 in my opinion.

06 May 2026 20:56:36
It's not meant to be easy to start, as it's going to be hard for all clubs and maybe even weaken the top 3 and then, in turn, weaken the rest.

However, in 3 years minimum, maybe 5 maximum, the quality of Scots players in this league would be night and day.



It would improve all clubs' academies and first teams and would improve national teams. Would also make a lot of money selling the best ones down south.

We need to take a step back first to move forward as a league.

06 May 2026 21:05:32
This would be classed as direct discrimination, even post-Brexit, UK employment laws still prevent discrimination based on national origin.

06 May 2026 21:25:27
I was going to say EHL, they have it in other countries but then I seen u say UK laws.

Is it not possible to ask for an exemption from government for football? Wouldn't be hard for sports minister to make a motion to vote or whatever they do on that?

I'm sure in Russia and some other countries that's the norm.



Saudi too but a bad example maybe.

{Ed001's Note - they do it here, but the best players get given citizenship quickly in the hope they can persuade them to play for the international team.}

06 May 2026 22:15:23
Would make for a great discrimination case, Stevie.

06 May 2026 22:43:25
Only if someone is discriminated against? I'd argue that we don't interview applicants to play for us.

We decide who to sign, us alone, so surely nobody can personally or collectively claim to be discriminated against?

Who could possibly make a case, as we wouldn't be discriminating against any individual?

06 May 2026 21:38:33
Cheers Ed. I remember the Brazilian right back who played for Russia under same circumstances too.

Do I know any countries where they have that type of rule for football?

{Ed001's Note - there are loads mate. It happens all the time. Qatar have been doing it a long time, for example. There are some dodgy ones as well. In the build up for the previous World Cup there were doubts over the eligibility of a couple of South American players.}

06 May 2026 23:53:44
Ed, , I take it the same rules apply in Scottish rugby team,

{Ed001's Note - I don't know anything about that sorry.}

07 May 2026 06:48:44
Are UEFA not considering needing an U21 homegrown player on the park at all times rule? Don't agree with it, by the way.

06 May 2026 19:16:05
{Ed's Note - Tomthumb1212 has posted a new article entitled, Rangers Left Paying for Bad Calls in Big Moments

06 May 2026 19:34:23
Brilliant post, Tom. Agree with nearly all of it. The one thing I don't agree with is sacking Rohl, he at least needs a chance, mate. Surely?

06 May 2026 20:02:25
Great post, Tom. I'm still undecided on Rohl, but kind of leaning towards replacing him, but will probably change my mind again tomorrow.

06 May 2026 20:36:19
I agree with a lot of what you have put there, TT, and I have no idea why Rohl continues with Aasgaard and Gassama when both have been terrible for almost the entire season. They have shown, in glimpses, what they can do, but they don't seem to want to try. I mean, Aasgaard just jogs about most of the time and does my head in, as he should be busting a gut. He went from Wigan, who are a nothing club, to a huge club like us and looks like he isn't bothered one bit.

Yet, like you say, we have Antman who looked unreal on his debut and was then told by RM to change his game up and looked lost. This is a lad who in the Dutch league was beating his man and getting crosses into the box and led him to be the top assister last year and now he can't get a game over a has been and a young pretender who flatters top deceive.



Rohl should get the summer and next season, and as I said on one of my posts, he needs to hit the ground running as he will be under immense scrutiny from minute one.

Last point, we are also very lucky this season with the Nancy experiment gone wrong, but also Celtic lost CCV, Johnstone and Jota for a fair chunk of the season and all 3 make them a much better side. They won't sit back this summer with a new manager and we know after all the protests against their board that they'll spend heavy this summer.

06 May 2026 20:42:46
Can't keep changing managers - yup, but also can't keep winning nothing either. Best to hire a winner and get it over and done with. Dr has never been a winner and, in all likelihood, never will be. Trophies speak louder than words.

06 May 2026 20:46:16
I'm sure this will have been posted before, but since Rohl took charge. Rangers 60 points, Celtic 56, Hearts 54. That's a good chunk of the season. Would anyone be disappointed going into the last 3 games with a table looking like that? Gutted that we have blown it yet again after a holiday, but we just can't sack someone on that evidence.

I also think it a bit unwise to do that when we haven't yet lost this league mathematically with only 3 games left.

06 May 2026 22:10:20
It's an interesting stat, Bear Abroad, but on current form, since the split, when each game is crucially important and the pressure on, here's another stat:

Hearts 6 points
Celtic 6 points
Rangers 0 points

I think that will give Andrew Cavanagh something to worry about. I know it worries me.

06 May 2026 22:31:38
I agree with a few points. Miovski has not been showing anything to get regular game time. Barjami should play because he celebrates goals from the bench? Again, not showing anything when he plays.

06 May 2026 17:24:52
Has been a lot of great posts last few days some good points, opinions and comments one constant has been recruitment which we all agree is desperately needed.

Based on that what would everyones preferred formation be?

I float between 3 depending on recruitment.

4-4-2 like 2 up top think it would help us be a bit more clinical

4-1-3-2 if we get that 6 that can slow down and dictate games then 3 attacking mids and 2 STs might create a lot more chances, goals whilst the back 4 don't need to be relied upon for pushing up as much helping us stay stronger defensively

3-5-2 if we get 2 hard working reliable wingers who can just run upp and down each wing helping atk and def then had 3 CBs to stay strong at bk and again 2 STs up top to increase goals

How would you folks like to see us line up next season assuming we get the right lads in and get enough of a squad.

06 May 2026 17:47:01
I'm not sure formation has anything to do with our failure, or indeed if we ever succeed. Just need better players.

06 May 2026 17:55:47
TJBB56, fair enough. 😂 I was thinking along the lines of a formation so we have a confirmed identity & style of play which we can all agree has been missing. 🤔

06 May 2026 18:01:52
Hi Mass, not really bothered then on formation as long as we can entertain a bit, score a few, and get 3 points, a cross between Walter and Postecoglue would be good.

06 May 2026 18:16:22
Would need to see where the squad is at before we do that, Mass. I believe Danny will know exactly what way he wants to set up and style of play he wants, but can we now get our no1 targets if we finish 3rd; it'll be very tough to do so.

06 May 2026 18:36:09
I can't wait to see the back of a few of this team tbh.

06 May 2026 18:41:42
I may be alone on this one, but the football pitch has always been split in thirds - Defence, Midfield and Attack.

This used to be represented in formations based on the third of the pitch each player would typically spend most of their time.

So, for me, I hope we never see us playing a formation made up for computer games or infographics.



So no more 4-2-3-1 or 4-2-2-2. These make no sense to me, as once you start splitting the pitch up into quarters or fifths, the actual time the team spends in that shape becomes almost negligible.

Sorry, rant over.

06 May 2026 19:01:29
Well said EHL. The game is overly complicated now. We have assists, yards covered. Who cares how many yards a player covers? Every move is dissected on Match of the Day. Secondly, if you were McInnes and Rangers came calling, would you take your boyhood dream job or would you rather have a go at CL next season?

06 May 2026 19:31:58
EHL, agreed, "a simple game" made far too complicated!

06 May 2026 19:34:10
Thanks for all the replies.

06 May 2026 19:34:15
I think we have better players than Hearts etc. It's their attitude that stinks, their body language reeks, they lack fight, passion and desire, and most of them don't look like they give a toss when it really counts.

06 May 2026 19:47:28
Gazza, you're spot on. They don't care. I've seen folk at 5 a sides be more angry and upset when they get beat than you've got Djiga having a laugh with a Hearts player he's playing against to win a league title.



On another point, what happens if we get the players signed for Rohl's "system" and then he gets sacked in November? And the new manager plays a different system.

06 May 2026 19:52:16
Gazza, I agree. Hence my comments about some of the Billy big balls we have had. Have any of the current players dragged their team to wins apart from Tav in the distant past? The wins that cumulatively lead to a title? The way McGregor has for them. The way Shankland has for Hearts? The same Shankland, the people EHL rightly calls out for shouting to the rooftops about nearly every non domestic signing, turned their nose up at? Buy local.

Buy balls. Buy heart. Buy will to win. Then buy technique. Technique and tactical awareness can be taught. The others can't.

06 May 2026 20:17:18
I agree Ehl, especially about the 4222, which was famously the favoured choice of John Barnes and the infamous Supercaley debacle.

06 May 2026 20:56:18
So Ehl, what formation would you call it when we play a 10 behind the striker and 2 cms behind him, with 2 wide wingers?

I'm afraid, even though I agree, the pitch should just be defence, midfield, attack.

The game has moved on and is now dictated by what people see on Sky Sports, etc., not to mention most sports sites refer to exactly those formations you mention.

06 May 2026 21:09:41
Bbj, it's typically a 4-3-3.

The wingers and the striker are 3 attackers and the ten is typically an advanced midfielder, or a CAM as they are designated by EA Sports.

As I said, these formations are made up for info graphics as teams will have multiple shapes that they'll play in during the game.

06 May 2026 21:31:03
Obviously, the win is the most important aspect of any game, but please just entertain the crowd with fast, free flowing football. Not too bothered what system they set up in, but just entertain.



Sometimes I love how PSG move the ball from back to front, two or three passes and they're having a shot at goal, they attack in 4's and 5's but also quick to regain their shape to defend.

06 May 2026 22:19:24
Ehl, couple great posts re formation, you sound older than me, my final meltdown is 4222.

06 May 2026 15:16:30
quick question Will Danny Rohl, if he stays be able to compete with the new Celtic manager next season who will be either Robbie Keanne or Roberto Martinez. throw in a more experienced McInnes and the up n coming Motherwell manager. I think we all know the answer.

06 May 2026 15:47:50
I think it all depends on recruitment being completely honest. Doesn't matter what coach you have; if you set him up to fail, he most likely will. Same goes for Celtic; they have a lot of big players at the end of their cycle, so they will likely need a new spine as well as us.

Ultimately, it will come down to who builds the better team, not buys the better players.

I'm of the belief that we will recruit heavily and look to build a squad which will compete physically and technically.

06 May 2026 15:54:06
No. Any sort of pressure or setback, we collapse.

06 May 2026 16:08:29
Recruitment is the key to your question, Deecee. 🤔 It can't be the manager all the time, and continually changing managers is not the answer. 🤔 We stick by Danny Rohl and see what he builds for next season, but he has to be enormously helped by good recruitment. 🤔

06 May 2026 16:28:19
If u recruit bottom six players, there is the answer.

06 May 2026 16:35:35
In a nutshell, John2575.

06 May 2026 16:36:14
Yes, I have no doubt whatsoever that Danny Rohl's team will win the league next season in style.

06 May 2026 16:47:15
Same question, but different for you, deecee.

Will the new Celtic manager get their tactics right? Will Celtic get their transfers right? Look at their summer and January windows. Also, how are you so sure on the manager when Askou has been favourite, as have the two you mentioned, and nobody actually knows the answer yet.

Will the Hearts players who have never performed to the levels of this season before be able to repeat it next season whilst competing in Europe, which they didn't have to this season, and out both cups early?

Will Motherwell be able to keep their manager and players when Maswanhise was already being scouted in January from down south, loan players will go back to parent clubs, and Rangers and Celtic may poach players from them like Elijah Just? Askou has also had relegations as a manager, so let's not pretend he's flawless.



But, to answer your question, if we get the recruitment right and do it early, then yes, I think Danny Rohl will win the league, so yes we do know the answer.

06 May 2026 17:13:15
I have a sneaky feeling Mon will be the Celtic Manager next season & Hearts will be much weaker next season.

We'll rebuild, get excited about every player, coach, accountant and chef we sign, find justification as to why we're back, lose a preseason friendly and then write the season off before it's even started.

Spoiler alert, it's the chefs fault.

06 May 2026 17:16:01
Good post, AM.

06 May 2026 17:38:32
Different expectations next season for Hearts. European football for a start, and I doubt the fans will accept going out of both cups as early.
Motherwell will lose players, but it's a chance for their manager to prove he isn't a one season wonder and Celtic will always start as favourites.


I notice people are mentioning mentality. Do many, if any, of our players have winning league medals from other leagues they have played in?

06 May 2026 17:49:52
Bloody obviously the chefs' fault, EHL. Someone put a post up yesterday which was a very good read about how when Danny was at SW his second season was so much better in just about every metric. That gives me hope. We were looking for improvement, and thus far we have, but we really need to win at least 2 of the remaining 3 for that improvement to be cemented. Gerrard made improvement, that's why he got the time.

Danny should be no different. I do have concerns. Firstly, I think the league will be harder to win next season; secondly, his selection of players/positions; thirdly, his timing of subs, not being able to spot when a game is getting away from us. Having said all that, he's a young manager that will hopefully learn from these mistakes. I have loads of concerns about players as well, but I'll always back them 100% until I don't.

06 May 2026 17:53:18
I've heard from a reliable source, Celtic behind the scenes is a total mess. Dunno about Hearts, they could build a reasonable team on a modest budget. Rangers just need better players mixed with Ronseal type players; atm we are in a no-man's land with players neither great nor Ronseal.

06 May 2026 17:54:58
I agree, Ehl. As long as we don't recruit Colin Chisholm as lead singer.

06 May 2026 18:32:36
John, Hearts are about to win the league with a back 4 of bottom 6 players. Halkett was at Livi, Findlay at Killie, Milne at Partick, and their RBs are all from lower division.
That means it must be the manager, which is why I'd have McInnes in a heartbeat, but can't see that happening now.

06 May 2026 18:53:05
Get Ferguson and shankland in along with a bigger name, shanks could still do a massive job for Rangers and bring the Rangers feel back to the dressing room alongside Ferguson, and I would also have McLean, great player and very clever who can shoot too, something we specialise in ignoring, , get those three in then build all around them, I'm not saying shanks starts every game, I'm saying he's perfect for bringing back the Rangers dna to Ibrox.

Something that has been missing for far too long imo, real Rangers to the very core, it should never ever be underestimated.

06 May 2026 19:21:13
I don't get the Askou love in, they have done well, l for Motherwell, and beat us, but his record in the league is nothing great, 5 losses in the last 7, and the fact they haven't beaten Falkirk in 4 games is not the record of a great manager, especially as his team contains 5 players who are in the PFA team of the year.

Suggests that he isn't getting the best results from outstanding players. Pretty possession football doesn't always amount to a winning team, and that is all that is acceptable at Ibrox.

06 May 2026 19:42:14
And what outstanding players does he have, wsl? What's acceptable at Ibrox and what the reality is are 2 very different things, mate.

06 May 2026 19:48:19
Why do you think Hearts will be much weaker next season? EHL

06 May 2026 19:52:16
Agree with you, TomThumb. We badly need a Scottish core and then supplement it with good technical players. The amount of players we've let get away, and then wasted money on sub standard players is unbelievable.
Shankland on a free, no, we'll sign Chermiti (not a dig at him).


Ferguson for a few million. Naw, we'll spend 3m on Aasgaard.
Young Curtis scoring goals every time he plays. We'll loan him out and play Gassama.
Maswanise would've been 5m or less. We'll spend 5m on an injury prone striker from the third tier in Germany.
It's absolutely mental.

06 May 2026 19:54:45
Whatsmyname, I suspect they'll lose players who will be very difficult to replace, additional pressure and expectation, midweek games, and typically there's a huge fall off after a team wins the league for the first time.

06 May 2026 20:57:52
Considering, since Danny took over, we would be top by 4 points. Think that's your answer really. Nobody can say yes or no for next season. We get our recruitment right or wrong, then there will be your answer, I think.

07 May 2026 08:43:15
Think Shankland ship has sailed. I was screaming for him on a free & we didn't. Can't see us forking out for him now. Big mistake in my eyes; would have softened the blow of losing Dessers (who I also wish we kept, if for his effort alone). Ferguson I think is also beyond us financially, but I would love him.

Have to agree with Blue 100%. Season after season we let good Scottish lads move abroad & spent money on foreign knock offs & that has to stop. Hoping we get a few Scots in during summer & I'd like to see us sign 1 or 2 Scots every season after that to keep a strong Scottish core.