Rangers Debates

18 Mar 2026 14:10:20
A few things I want to get off my chest.

Firstly to Yately, let's end whatever enmity there is between us, for the good of the site.
We are adults who are passionate but we should be able to have respectful substantive discussions.

Secondly EHL i am glad you are well my friend and thank you for your detailed coaches perspective on the issues at the club at the moment.

We are all passionate football men and sometimes our emotions are in disarray whether that be personal factors or football factors.

I apologise to anyone I have offended and I hope that we can move on to having mature substantive and constructive debate.

18 Mar 2026 15:04:01
Aphe, a number of people thrive on being offended.

U keep posting, as I really look forward to insight re Scandinavian and Northern Europe markets.

18 Mar 2026 15:13:01
I understand that one, my friend. I will continue to post what I can and also a few recommendations, but unfortunately players are expected to do so much more if I recommend them.

18 Mar 2026 15:19:26
Just ignore these individuals, & keep posting. Your input is greatly appreciated by the vast majority on these pages.

In addition, "Offence is taken not given."

Offense is a subjective experience, emphasizing personal responsibility in how we react to others' words or actions.

18 Mar 2026 15:21:00
I have to agree with John here, Aphe. Just continue to post what you want, and don't apologise to anyone when you haven't been out of order.

A good few on here never apologise, even when they are wrong 99% of the time.

18 Mar 2026 15:27:52
Thanks, guys. I do struggle with not apologizing.

I am someone who takes accountability for my own words and actions.

18 Mar 2026 16:35:10
Keep the info and chat going, Aphe. 👍

18 Mar 2026 16:44:18
Nothing wrong with a good apology either. We all get carried away, and need to dial it back sometimes, and if it helps clear your own head and reset, then go for it. Not saying u need to, but it can get pretty petty, and it helps me, because I annoy myself as much as anyone.

18 Mar 2026 16:55:46
Also, I don't think anyone is judging players more because of your recommendations. Players like Skov, who we wanted, are being judged by what we're watching, and the disappointment at the level of performance they are putting in, esp with the fees involved, which, as far as I'm aware, you're not to blame for.


However, if it turns out u are directly responsible for Skov and Naderi prices, then I will come back and give u stick. 😜

18 Mar 2026 17:12:14
Kaiser, I am alluding to the comments from a select few that shoot down any post I make due to the perceived failings of certain players I have recommended.

18 Mar 2026 17:17:13
Let them rant n rave and just dinghy them, bud. No response drives them nuts. 👍 Say what you like, and if they don't agree, then tough. 👍

18 Mar 2026 17:40:12
Thanks, Fork. I am just attempting to put an end to the persistent comments from a few regulars that stifle all debate and player discussions.

18 Mar 2026 18:16:39
Aphe, you know who they are, so just ignore them. They do it to get a reaction. I can't understand the need to keep petty disagreements going on the site; you don't do it, but others do. Have your say, disagree, but start afresh at the next discussion. What I and others say isn't personal or aimed at anyone, but sometimes the way we write things can come across in a different tone to how it was meant. I sit with a smile on my face writing sometimes, and then read it where it looks like I am angling for a fight when nothing could be further from the truth.

🤷

There are a couple of good posters who have a certain way of saying things, but they don't have a bad bone in them imo; it is just the way they communicate. I know that now, don't get upset with them, and take everything from them with that in mind.

So apologise if you need to, but tbh I have never read anything where I feel you should.

18 Mar 2026 19:34:29
Agreed, Angus. 👍👍

18 Mar 2026 19:35:45
Thank you Angus, I do appreciate all the good posters and of course the edds on this site

18 Mar 2026 20:40:14
Aphe, we just sometimes need to accept we all have good points and bad points. And, at times, we all need to be called out for our bad points, and then reset. When people do it to me, my initial reaction is to be defensive, but when I sit back and think, then I realise I can be better and have contributed to the disagreement, possibly even started it.


You are already there, it seems, with that realisation, so don't let it get to you so much. Goodness, this G & T is good. 😉

18 Mar 2026 21:06:57
I am one of them, Angus, and I know I can be difficult, but it's just the way I am. My brain doesn't work like normal people, unfortunately. 🤣

18 Mar 2026 22:15:47
Storm, mate, just realise you are normal people, and nobody's brain works the same way, or even how you think it does. We all have our idiosyncrasies and mental health issues, doubts, and worries. Some are just better at 'hiding' them. You just let them out more, which isn't a bad thing, believe me.

You annoy me sometimes, but I know I do that to lots on here, not just you, so it sent a criticism.

But I know you are a decent bloke. We will never agree on everything.

F*** sake, this is becoming like an episode of Oprah Winfrey though, so might go to bed. 😂😂😂 See you tomorrow when there will be a chat on some player or other, and we will be back, right as usual. 👍

18 Mar 2026 10:45:26
Totally agree Walter I hate the snobbery from our club over the last ten years and several managers. Look at Falkirk money wise, every week they have 7 or 8 Scottish players starting g that all know our league and have a Scottish try hard mentality.

Sometimes ability is outshone in our league by sheer never say die / run through a brick wall for the jersey, with 8 games to go i'm not seeing that from many of our players. Baron being one of the exceptions.

18 Mar 2026 11:39:09
Rob, they are 6th so I don't know what the point is. Yes, I would love us to have a team where 7 or 8 are Scottish, but would we be happy to finish 6th with that team, even for a season, whilst they mature into the team who can challenge.

18 Mar 2026 14:53:23
Don't need 7 or 8, but you wouldn't buy Olsen when you can have Curtis. If we sell Barron, then bring back Cameron. Player trading model in a nutshell. More scope to buy the guile player we need in midfield. 👍

18 Mar 2026 15:05:19
Windy, unfortunately, I don't see a future for Cameron, a player I really wanted signed.

18 Mar 2026 15:31:31
Windy, I was replying to the suggestion that we might end up like Falkirk, and I don't think that will happen. Curtis will return to Rangers and, if his progress continues, he should become a regular in the team. The reality, though, is that there simply aren't enough Scottish players available at the right price for us to have a large number in the squad - never mind seven or eight, as ideal as that would be for the club and for showing the academy is working well.
We also tend not to have the patience to give developing Scottish players full, regular game time while they find their feet.

Falkirk, with lower expectations and less pressure, can do that and still play good football while they're at it.
We actually do have a fair number of Scottish players in the system, especially beyond the first team. Even looking only at those with senior experience: Kelly, Hutton, Souttar, King, Curtis, Cameron, and Barron. We have played most of them, but, other than Barron, they just haven't had consistent minutes.

18 Mar 2026 17:42:32
John, what's happened with Cameron?

Where did it all go wrong?

18 Mar 2026 18:32:04
John, I seriously hope not. This is what I'm talking about. Is it that he's not doing it, or do we, as a club, believe we need to be looking at better players, therefore outwith our league? We just gave Soapy a new contract, then he gets dropped and is being told he's a great leader and knows the club. It's dejavu for me.

18 Mar 2026 19:11:43
Windy. Rohl poem about Cameron getting game time a while back, because he had performed in training one week, so I wonder if it is that. Cameron himself also said, before a game versus Dundee, that training at Rangers compared to Dundee was a different world.


So, both of these could show he was 'struggling' to make the transition between clubs.
Souttar was rightly dropped as his form dropped off after he signed his new deal. Was that due to the new deal? Who would know. He hasn't changed as a player, just a mental shift perhaps.

17 Mar 2026 22:15:45
i thought the gogic handball was a penalty

18 Mar 2026 10:14:50
Tend to agree re penalty.

18 Mar 2026 12:49:04
100% Marlon and John, no difference to that given against us for Sterling's handball.

18 Mar 2026 12:55:29
No doubt they will argue that Butland wouldn't have got to our one. Whilst their keeper was right in line.

18 Mar 2026 13:11:03
Sterling's arms were raised in front of him, and the ball would have gone in if it hadn't hit his hand. That connection diverted the ball into Butland and prevented the goal. Accidental, yes, but natural position. That is the subjective question - is the hand/arm in a natural position created by what the body is doing? I can see why they thought Gogic's was okay, as his arm was by his side a little from his body but not moving on its own.

All about opinion, but the referee and VAR thought the same, obviously.

Murray of Dundee, on the same weekend, can be seen to move his arm down towards the ball. Look at Silva's last night; his arms were behind his back, but he moves his body/elbow to stop the ball at the post. Penalty and red card as deliberate. But where is he meant to put his arms?

18 Mar 2026 13:59:19
Looks like you will have to put your arms up your jacksie, especially with certain refs.

18 Mar 2026 14:47:04
Trueblue, only if that is a natural position. :)

18 Mar 2026 15:23:52
I think Gogic wasn't a pen. May need to see it again, but thought it was hitting his body if it didn't hit his hand.

17 Mar 2026 16:11:15
Good afternoon folks, I hope you are all well, I am no longer a Season Ticket holder, but noticed on FB today a fair bit of discontent with Rangers bringing forward the renewal dates for next season to an end date of 20th April. A few questions were raised as some would miss out on discounts with them becoming 65 just after the renewal date, and also that a good few of them budget for this every season, and would maybe find a problem with the payment brought forward.

Are there any financial undertones in the Club bringing things forward, or indeed, have they actually done it, so much rubbish on FB just now. Just being curious folks as a fan, although as I said it doesn't affect me.

17 Mar 2026 18:18:34
They sent an email about a month ago saying they will. I agree, though, a bit of a shocker. My daughter normally plans to pay in May and budgeted accordingly. Now I have to give her a tap to see her through.

17 Mar 2026 18:44:34
Irvger, it is on the club site where the claim is that it gives greater certainty heading into the summer, and helps with earlier planning across the club. Supporters also have enough time to review and secure their seats, just not enough to budget for the reduced time before buying, as Geesa has shown.

17 Mar 2026 18:45:03
Geesa, I understand payment days have not changed, ie May, June, July, August.

17 Mar 2026 21:54:37
Irvger,

Nice to see you post.

Not seen you on these pages in a long time.
Hope you're keeping well.

17 Mar 2026 22:26:37
Hello Stig, I've posted about 4 times this year. I took a break after the death of our eldest son on December 20th. We are all taking a day at a time, and getting out and about again. Thank you. I hope you and yours are well. Our team keeps me on my toes just now. Hopefully we can get 56 this season. All the best.

18 Mar 2026 07:37:13
Sorry to hear that, Irvger. Thoughts are with u. Take care mate.

18 Mar 2026 07:55:38
So sorry to hear that, Irvger. That's awful.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My sister has been through the same, so I know the impact it has on the family. ❤️

18 Mar 2026 08:01:30
For Irv 💙

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.

Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you,
and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.


Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute and unbroken continuity.
What is this death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just round the corner.

All is well.
Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again.

18 Mar 2026 08:47:21
Irv, you take care, my friend.

18 Mar 2026 12:55:19
Thank you all. Those words mean so much to me and my family, and Fork, absolutely heart-warming, my friend. Onwards and upwards for us Rangers fans. All the best, folks.

18 Mar 2026 13:36:36
Irvger, keep strong, my friend. Hold those memories precious. Sorry about your loss. No father should ever have to bury their child. 💙

17 Mar 2026 14:26:27
Think I'll put this ASO stuff to bed in good faith here. A simple yes or no would work with these questions Aphe.

Q1. Aphelion, would you sign the boy based on current form?

Q2. Would you sign him on current form if it meant his current form would be a prediction of how he will play in the future?

Q3. Do you think we could do better for £8m regardless of whether he could improve or not?

17 Mar 2026 15:26:50
Q1. No.
Q2. No.
Q3. Yes.

17 Mar 2026 15:32:05
I love that u think this will put it to bed, mate. 😜😂. I'm just guessing but yes to all.

17 Mar 2026 15:32:35
No.
No would only buy on current form if price was really low, in hope the gamble paid off.
Yes.

17 Mar 2026 16:38:25
Kaiser, you made me laugh mate. 😂

17 Mar 2026 17:07:05
He needs longer than what Rangers fans will give him. Hopefully he has a couple of outstanding games against Hearts and Celtic and we pick up six points, then the opinion changes.
I laughed earlier about him being a downgrade from Curtis.

I rate Curtis highly, but saying a player with 40 international caps for Denmark was a downgrade did bring a smile. Olsen is a good player, we've just not seen it that often, but the man's only in the door.

17 Mar 2026 21:10:31
I just wouldn't sign him, and even on loan his loan fee and wages would cost us about £4m next season on top of the £2 already this half season, maybe more than £2m.

17 Mar 2026 22:11:16
Try before you buy. We can't buy one based on what we have seen so far, though it could change if he is good in the last 8 games, but I doubt it. We can't gamble on him maybe getting back to good form next season.

17 Mar 2026 22:25:36
Stevie, how do you manage to get all this inside info on wages and loan fees, mate. 😉 I thought the club kept things tight, so you must be in with the new owners. 😂😂

17 Mar 2026 22:55:16
Mate, I get it from this great site I use online. Absolute best place for Rangers news. Rangers rumours/banter, mate, give it a bash.

There's a few good knowledgeable guys on it: John, Aphe and plenty more. 👍🏻

18 Mar 2026 07:39:56
Where can I find that? I heard they're looking for a conflict resolution counsellor. 😇😉 Heard there's a few shady dudes on there. 👍😄

18 Mar 2026 08:28:23
He has 8 games to prove his worth or it's back to Germany for him.

18 Mar 2026 08:28:59
Fork, you don't want to go on that. They have enough of those shady dudes as it is. Welcome back, btw, and hope you are in a better place.

Stevie, Ibrox News and a good few of these salary sites are saying his basic wage is £5k per week, or around £250k per annum.

So not sure where this £2M salary has come from. Do you think we are paying him 8 times his Spurs wage, plus a £2M loan fee on top? 🤷 Just pulling your leg though.

18 Mar 2026 08:37:12
I'm good bud, just needed to reset n clear my nut. 👍👍

18 Mar 2026 12:48:02
I know what you mean, but glad it was a short one. I, for one, miss your angling attempts and witty repartee.

18 Mar 2026 13:41:02
Fork, conflict resolution counsellor is just another word for Jakit Hawder, mate, surely?

18 Mar 2026 14:18:39
100% BB. 👍🤣

17 Mar 2026 13:07:12
Craigs86 totally agree re Curtis. He's by far the better option and what I've been trying to say in other posts. The boy gives 100% too which sometimes out weighs ability.

17 Mar 2026 13:22:46
The boy has a lot of talent, but needs to develop away from the pressure of Ibrox.

Effort outweighs ability sometimes, yes, but effort still needs to affect numbers.

17 Mar 2026 14:42:31
Hard work alone can only take you so far; to reach the elite level, you need natural, technical talent that effort cannot replicate. However, if he combines that hard work with some innate talent, he will go far.

18 Mar 2026 07:40:59
Is that UEFA elite or SPFL elite. 🤔 😇

18 Mar 2026 08:31:57
Oh I had forgotten about that scintillating discussion. 🙈 Someone in the top 1% of players in the game. You know Connor Barron; sorry came all over SWS there. 😂

18 Mar 2026 08:38:12
Not enough emoji. 👍😄 Just kidding, Coops. 👍

18 Mar 2026 10:06:03
I was worried about repetitive stress. I can never fault his enthusiasm for a player, and I love the positivity. Makes up for the rest of the negativity from everyone else. 👍

17 Mar 2026 12:37:09
Appreciate the posts regarding Moore and Djiga but got my doubts about how viable either deal would be. Even with the extra investment, we still have to live within our means and don't think either deal has legs. Moore will be sought after if Spurs even consider letting him go and will command a hefty fee as well as being offered a contract that we don't want to ever get involved in again.

Djiga wages more of an issue than the fee would be in my opinion. Need to eventually at ome point bleed our own and hopefully Finlay Curtis can comeback as a starter next year

17 Mar 2026 12:49:17
Del Djiga is on £15k according to the salary sites, so wage won't be an issue if that is the case. Wolves being relegated, and having to cut their cloth accordingly, might mean they are willing to accept a price we can afford.

Moore, I agree that I can't see a way for a price to be agreed permanently.

I think any chats on him coming back would be another loan. If he is to be let go, and we could afford a deal, the fact he is enjoying his football might come into play.

17 Mar 2026 17:22:28
I would be trying to sign Djiga. I have been really impressed with him lately; he and Fernandez are still getting used to each other, but they could be our best partnership in a decade.
Sterling, Djiga, Fernandez, Rommens are a top back four for Rangers.

18 Mar 2026 07:42:12
I'd agree with that Star, just wish Sterling was bulletproof bud. 👍

18 Mar 2026 08:34:51
Star/Fork, I don't think we can rely on Sterling though to be that starting rb every week. So we need to buy another of similar quality who fights for that place. Same with our back up for the other 3 positions, where the competition needs to drive on those in possession of the jersey.


However, I would be happy if we did have that back 4 as it at least means we haven't changed the whole defence for next season and can have that continuity we have been crying out for. Oh, and so much for having to rebuild the whole defence as well. 😉

18 Mar 2026 10:37:37
Yes, Angus, we definitely need a rb signed, but that's a top back four for Rangers, mate.