Rangers Debates

05 Feb 2026 18:22:59
1st half was utter brutal last night slow and ponderous. 2nd half
Started better and got even better when we made changes. Moore should be our 10 Assagard should be on the bench he needs to buck up his ideas IMO.
Left back looked great Olsen great goal. Striker impressed me with his movement and he ain't scared to put it about unlike Chermiti.


In saying all that I will wait till we are playing 11 v 11 before I go overboard with praise as they did come in when Killie were tiring playing a long time with 10 men. But it was positive.

I would hope they play all new boys from start at weekend in the cup.

05 Feb 2026 19:28:38
Agree, I thought the new left back, Olsen, and Antman were great when they came on, and I liked the look of the new striker. However, we shouldn't be going overboard with the praise. When Antman and Gassama made their debuts, they were the best players we've had in years, supposedly.

Whilst I've still got plenty of time for both Antman and Gassama and am happy for them to both be in the team, plenty wanted them gone in Jan, and it's the over praising that can set players up to fail imo.

05 Feb 2026 20:26:26
It was the lack of movement in Olsen's foot which I thought was great. He seemed to strike the ball without moving his foot back 🤣 It's so quick and difficult to stop. The lift was excellent as well.

Moore really is an exceptional talent, he's going to have a cracking career.

06 Feb 2026 10:28:16
Moore stepped up. I think it was time to show what he's got. Now we need consistency.

06 Feb 2026 11:20:24
I thought Olsen and Antman both looked the part when they came on. They definitely made a big difference.

Is Antman an option to replace Aasgaard? Aasgaard, as much as he has talent, is like a man down at times.

Olsen and Moore are stick on starters for me.

Once Olsen is at 100%, and with Moore on fire, our offensive play will move up several levels.

Olsen has a pedigree that both Antman and Gassama could only dream of right now, so I believe we'll see the real Olsen soon.

06 Feb 2026 12:21:49
Hopefully, with the new signings and players coming back from injury, I wonder if it would be a good idea to take Aasgaard away from the first team for a few weeks, away from the pressure. I don't know how it works, but maybe get into his head, plus a different fitness program to toughen him up, as there is a talent there.

06 Feb 2026 15:08:06
I would throw Aasgaard straight back in at weekend; tell him he needs to be involved more, but not to drop back so much. What he does on the pitch, he does well, i.e. good passing stats, progressive passes, etc., but we just need it to be about 3 times as many.

06 Feb 2026 18:59:50
SS, I would play Moore in 10 instead of Aasgaard. He just doesn't do enough during games for me.

05 Feb 2026 18:09:12
Simple question to one and all on here ie.do we think there's any chance at all, that we'll be able to keep mikey Moore beyond this season and for a second season on loan from tottenham 🤔I hope we can because realistically we all know we'll never be able to buy him permanently ☹️It would be a fantastic outcome if we could get Moore for a second season loan deal and for me he's easily the best no.10 we have at Ibrox, not to mention he loves playing for Rangers 👍🇬🇧

05 Feb 2026 18:29:12
I don't believe there is any chance.

05 Feb 2026 18:41:07
Is this your opinion, ASA??? Or are you hearing this from Spurs?? ✌️

05 Feb 2026 18:42:46
Dont think so. Also, he had a very good game last night, but because of his age, he is and will be inconsistent. Not saying he isn't a very good player in the making, but he is on loan for experience to get better. If he goes on loan next season, it will be to a different club, league, and type of pressure to give him that experience.



We sent Curtis away as well to get game time and the experience he needs to become that consistent league performer as well. He nor Moore will get it with their clubs, sadly, so get sent on loan.

05 Feb 2026 19:08:11
No, let him go back and get Curtis back. He's ours, Moore isn't. Develop Curtis.

05 Feb 2026 19:38:59
Fork, yup, I agree. Was reading somewhere (can't remember where) that a lot of our younger players are going to be introduced into the first team from next season, with current & new signings there to keep them right.

05 Feb 2026 21:26:08
The way he was talking, I could see another year benefiting him. He needs to start being more consistent before he's going to get into the Spurs team, so it would work well for both sides. Personally though, on the other hand, I agree I'd like to see the time and effort going into developing Curtis, depending how his loan goes.

06 Feb 2026 08:22:23
I agree re consistency for him (and Curtis). Will he get that game time with us next season if we continue to improve? I want that level of performance in 4 out of 5 games, with an allowable little dip in the other.

At the moment, I still think he is the other way around. If we get the 1 great game in 5, I would rather it be from Curtis. Not saying he is bad in other 4, just not at same level as Wednesday.

06 Feb 2026 11:42:17
No chance. Unfortunately, the lad will go back down south and maybe even get another loan to an EPL team for a year, Fulham, Brentford??
Enjoy his good games while he is here (ignore the dodgy ones). 😁😁

06 Feb 2026 13:12:28
I highly doubt it. If Spurs genuinely believe he's good enough, he will likely be integrated back into their 1st team, or he'll be sent on loan to a more competitive league to assess his development against a better standard of player consistently.

He's improving since RM left, but I still think he's a fair bit off being a consistent pick for Spurs. He needs to fill out a bit.

06 Feb 2026 15:37:18
I'd happily bring him back on loan next season, yes.

I'd also keep Curtis next season.

If Olsen earns a full time deal, which is probably a formality and is already in place, then that gives us 3 players for 4 wide positions, with one other to be signed if, as expected, we sell Gassama and Antman.

05 Feb 2026 10:07:46
Some of you wanting Butland gone is madness to me. Everyone makes mistakes. Keepers will never be perfect. He is a brilliant goalkeeper and we should be glad to have him

05 Feb 2026 10:44:18
He's got that mistake in him, though, and it has cost us before. Sums him up, to be honest. He really does need to improve his concentration. Mistakes happen, but it does seem to be quite regular with him.

05 Feb 2026 11:00:03
Everyone has a mistake in him. Butland has been great this season and one of the big positives in this team. I am sure he would be feeling rubbish, not only because it meant no clean sheet, but the nature of it.

Just glad we ended up with 5.

05 Feb 2026 11:37:08
I will await the next GK who we buy who never makes a mistake. Not holding my breath, in case anyone is worried. 😉

05 Feb 2026 14:39:50
Every player on the pitch has a mistake in them. Unfortunately, when you're a goalkeeper, it could end up in a goal.

05 Feb 2026 15:37:20
It's only defenders' or keepers' mistakes that get highlighted when a goal is scored. Butland has 100% saved us so many more times than he's made mistakes. We move on.

05 Feb 2026 18:10:11
Keepers don't have the luxury of someone covering them when they make a mistake.

Kack has saved us on many occasions this season. Even think about Old Firm game, if not for him we would have been out of it half time.

06 Feb 2026 11:47:25
Yes, he has a mistake (fairly regular) in him, but if we can be 3 up by the time he slips up, we can still settle & win. The problem is if he does it at 0-0 or 1-0, with 10 mins to go!
For the record, I don't think he is 'brilliant' (we've seen & had a few of them in the past), but he is a decent goalkeeper.

We will have difficulty replacing him in this day & age.

06 Feb 2026 13:57:35
I don't think the everyone makes mistakes argument covers it. This is true, but the frequency and severity matter. I think of some of the goalies we've had over the years who were fantastic shot stoppers, who didn't make the same number of errors. Go back a few years to McGregor during the final run. How many world class saves did he pull off? How many howlers did he have that cost us the game? A keeper who screws it once in a blue moon is not equal to one who does it on a more noticeable frequency.

He is by no means horrible. I think the good outweighs the bad, but there are keepers with a better ratio of game saver to game loser.

06 Feb 2026 17:09:58
Yet, in Scotland, stats say he has saved 7.4 shots which he wasn't expected to. But compare him against a keeper who has a more effective sweeper keeper in Schmeichel at Celtic, and has a stats of -1.15. So, actually, he has let in goals he is expected to save.

Compared to other Scottish keepers, he is only 0.3 behind the Motherwell keeper, but 2% better save percentage.

Best goals prevented figures in England is Jordan Pickford with 3.8.

Saving shots wins games imo. Very few, if any, do everything well, especially at a price we can afford.

05 Feb 2026 09:48:10
Stevie_G_new, I have a few things to say best put in a post.

Firstly I have just read our conversation from last night and have read your response. Can I say that I completely understand your viewpoint and I have the utmost respect for you for standing by your principles.
We may be polar opposites in terms of the political spectrum but I have always respected that you stand by your beliefs no matter what.


In terms of our opinions conversation can I add that I can understand why a lot of my opinions do end up as pile ons. It has often been said that I have a victim complex and that cannot be further from the truth. Truth is I understand that people are protective of what is their own.

If I was Scottish my opinions would not receive as much of a response as they do.
Subconsciously people will be feeling "How dare he" when I give my opinion on the SPFL for example. I understand that people even though they may agree with the point will fight against it because it has come from an outsider. Unfortunately it is natural.


Thirdly I appreciate your kind positive words but I am no better than anyone on the site who contribute to the discussion. I am however glad that appears we have turned a new page. Take care my friend you are one of the best on the site.

05 Feb 2026 11:05:10
Aph, I think its great to have other views on our product. Its easy to become insular through pride or protection.

If nothing else, it can make you look at your own issues in a different light and hopefully allow positive changes to be made.



Working for a global company, we embrace views from people not so close to the situation. If only 1 thought allows change for the better, then is that such a bad thing?

05 Feb 2026 12:26:41
Geesa, thank you, and I agree with every word that you have said.

06 Feb 2026 21:58:56
Aphe mate, thanks for kind words. 👍🏻

I'm perhaps the resident bit case, but hey ho. 😂 We all have our faults, lol.

Let's hope we can all be celebrating going top of the league after playing Hearts next week, mate.

05 Feb 2026 07:45:05
I would be all out trying to buy Moore in the the summer. Doubt he will make spurs first team any time soon so it's no great loss for spurs.

05 Feb 2026 08:06:29
Played over 20 games last season, Davie.

05 Feb 2026 08:14:21
Thought he had his best game last night.

05 Feb 2026 09:03:07
Oh, never realised that, My star.

05 Feb 2026 09:58:14
Superb last night, and I would love him permanently at Ibrox, but what sort of transfer fee would Spurs be asking? He certainly would not be coming on the cheap.

05 Feb 2026 10:48:58
He might have played last season, but he was shipped out this season for a reason, and that was because he's not ready for them. I don't think that he will be a regular for them next season either. Perhaps another loan might be the best option, particularly if we can get Champions League football.

05 Feb 2026 11:00:34
He was clearly sent out for game time, On Tuur. Maybe he was involved in 21 games but obviously didn't get enough minutes.
Would love him back on loan next season.

05 Feb 2026 11:54:34
Yeah, he came here for game time because he wasn't ready to get regular game time down there. If he was ready for them, then he wouldn't be here.

05 Feb 2026 12:07:36
Tuur, Moore will have an outstanding career, barring injuries. Him being involved in 21 games at 17 years old only shows how highly he's rated at Spurs.

05 Feb 2026 13:34:14
I agree. He's just not ready to be a regular for Spurs just now, that's why we have him. I also don't think that he will be a regular next year either for Spurs. If we get Champions League football, I think we could have a good chance of keeping Moore for another year.

05 Feb 2026 14:49:21
Believe Moore will be in Spurs squad next season. He was involved in 21 games last season when only 17 years old, started in a couple of games in Europe, then was sent on loan for a season for more experience.

05 Feb 2026 15:19:34
He is an 18yo lad and, as Maurice Ross said last night, will be inconsistent because of that. 13 league starts this season and only 3 for Spurs last year.

So, if Moore isn't ready for 1st team starts at his own club, he would get game time, but it is starts that Spurs want Moore to get in a pressured environment.

In fairness, we want the same for Curtis. The difference is what end of the league that pressure comes with. It's not about game time, but playing from the start where opposition is fresh and not coming on at the end when the game is done, or opposition is tiring.
Neither will get that with home club.

05 Feb 2026 15:41:14
I'd be all out trying to get him with a buy back to Spurs option. Think the boy really has talent.

05 Feb 2026 15:48:44
Moore is not ready for Spurs, that's why he is with us. Otherwise, he would be at Spurs. Why is that so hard to understand? Think about it, Angus.

05 Feb 2026 15:49:40
Curtis is not ready for us either, that's why he's away to Killie.

05 Feb 2026 15:59:18
So Curtis won't be in the Rangers squad next season, is what you're saying, boom?

05 Feb 2026 16:10:03
How did you come to the conclusion that that's what I'm saying?

I never said anything like that about Curtis. 😂😂

I said both Curtis and Moore are not ready to be with their parent clubs at this moment. That's why both are out on loan at this moment.

I don't think that Moore will be a regular either for Spurs next year.

05 Feb 2026 16:13:35
Angus, the experience Moore got with Rangers will only help him. Some experience for any 18 year old, with some of the toxicity earlier on in the season. Good chance he's never face the same again at any club. I do see him being involved with Spurs next season, though.

05 Feb 2026 16:29:08
I'm not sure Spurs would sell him, Davie, even with a buy back option in their favour. I think we have a good chance of extending the loan by another year. I think Moore would be happy to do that unless he is a regular next year for Spurs, which I doubt very much.

I think if we get Champions League football, then Moore would push to extend his loan. Moore loves it here, and we love Moore.

05 Feb 2026 19:10:27
Aye, keep him for another year and that impacts on Curtis. Send him back, he's not ours, Curtis is.

05 Feb 2026 19:53:34
On Tuur, it puts him more in the shop window if we get ch lge football. That can only be to Spurs advantage. I'd like him here for another season.

05 Feb 2026 20:19:44
Curtis is nowhere near the level of Moore, and never will be, so how would it hinder Curtis? Plus, Curtis is a winger and Moore is a 10, so again, how would it hinder Curtis? 🤦‍♂️

05 Feb 2026 01:29:41
Aphe can I ask of u could only have one between Martel and Dahl, but know they're different players ones a dm 6 and other more a box to box 8 who creates.

If u could have one sign for us as u see our mf the now who would u rather?

I don't know enough about them but I think Dahl.
Barron and Chucky as alternating 6s with Dahl as the more advanced 8, not quite a 10 I know but he'd be the more advanced of 3

Martel as 6 would mean Barron as an 8 and Chucky as left 8 ots slightly too defensive imo

05 Feb 2026 08:07:00
Jens Hjerto-Dahl every day, Stevie.

And Jens plays as the 6 for Norway U21s.

I love Martel, but I think the potential future fee is so much higher for Jens.

06 Feb 2026 22:00:46
So, I had figured from looking up small bits on Dahl that he may be an 8 going forward.

He seems not overly defensive from bits I've seen. Obviously, I don't know a lot about him, though.

04 Feb 2026 23:09:13
Just in the door I nearly walked out at HT. A better 2nd half.

Moore, Dio, Djiga all good. ASO goal and you can see why he's played at a higher level. Rommens looks very accomplished for a young boy. Big Ryan is lively and physical, Antman much improved.

Aasgaard no for me. I just don't think he's suited to our game.

Finally, Butland I had a feeling a clanger was due. The energy and desire in the last 30 is needed from the start.

Onto the next.

04 Feb 2026 23:05:44
Moore was excellent tonight i'd love us to get him permenetly but i suspect Spurs will want big money. Sure i saw posts earlier suggesting we might get him on loan again next season can anyone advise if that was suggested? Also thought Rommens showed lots of promise for a first outing

05 Feb 2026 08:37:21
Yes, like most of the team, he had a good 2nd half. Personally, I think he will be off back down south in the summer & will probs be loaned to Fulham for a season. Make or break time for him.
In the meantime, enjoy the lad when he is here & hope for more consistency in the rest of the season.

05 Feb 2026 09:39:52
Don't think we could afford his salary anyway, to be honest. He will go on to greater things, i am sure.

04 Feb 2026 22:57:18
So if Hibs can draw or beat Hearts next week. We beat Motherwell, if we can then beat Hearts in the next game we would be too of the league by either 3 points if Hibs beat Hearts or 2 points if they draw.

I'm going to fancy a Hearts win v Hibs and we beat them to go joint on points.

05 Feb 2026 08:19:13
Granny had things, you know where I'm going. 😇

05 Feb 2026 20:03:37
Syevie, if the smallest word with the biggest meaning, sorry mate, had to mention that.

06 Feb 2026 22:01:58
😂😂 Stevie was slightly tipsy.