Rangers Discussion Posts 2

27 Apr 2026 22:50:06
Players and manager let us down. set up wrong from start, defence poor again and chasing a goal and we bring on Barron. Motherwell who had only 1 point from last 5 games beat us at home.

27 Apr 2026 22:20:45
Over the last few seasons, players like Ferguson, Doig, Shankland and Mulligan would all have been good options for us.

Martin turned his nose up at players who had previously been on our radar, and it felt like he wanted rid of almost everyone in the squad when he first came in.

Gerrard, on the other hand, took over not just a team but a club that was in free fall. He slowly rebuilt our reputation and raised standards across the board. God knows what would have happened if he hadn't done what he did in those years even in Europe, where we ended up exceeding expectations after a rough start.

Has anyone really thought about what could have happened if Celtic had gone on to win 10 in a row and we hadn't won 55? Or if our European form had stayed as poor as it once was?

Between Rohl and Martin, the club has spent in our terms a fortune this season. So should fans expect a more solid team on the pitch? Absolutely. Should we be doing better against teams like Motherwell and Hearts? Absolutely.

Right now, does Derek McInnes look like he might have been the better option? You'd have to say yes. His team have been top of the league for most of the season, with four games to go, and statistically they could and probably should go on to win it. They've beaten Celtic, they've beaten us, and they've been grinding out results while going about their business professionally and quietly.

Gerrard was an exception. He built a squad that became almost unbeatable, and there was a clear progression year on year. Since he left, though, it feels like we've gradually gone backwards — and that says it all.

The main reason Rohl has us challenging this season is down to how poor Celtic have been with their own issues under Rodgers and Nancy and at board level.

In most other seasons, they'd be out of sight let's be honest. We've been fortunate that they've dropped to the level they have this year.

That's why it's completely fair for fans to demand better performances and results on the pitch. We're constantly told how poor the standard of Scottish football is, so when you've spent £40+ million and are paying millions in wages across the squad, expectations have to be higher.

It's not unreasonable to expect a far better level than what we've seen this season. That's a fair assessment I'd say!

28 Apr 2026 10:05:38
gd post, Stiggy Boy, fair and pretty accurate, only thing I'd add is, consistency and readiness, we're woefully unprepared at the start of games and invariably shoot ourselves in the foot, no spark or vigour from the off.

We're pretty inconsistent, between woeful and reasonable, there have been glimpses of dynamism and a breakout of football, but these are few and far between, this needs worked on, and hopefully the right personnel will come in whilst others go.

28 Apr 2026 10:28:55
Stig, we do deserve better, but is that the players fault of managers. We were chasing Hearts though, you can't say we only caught up because Celtic were poor when we were even worse. Ifs and buts and all that.

If we didn't have RM etc etc.

But, yes, totally agree that we deserve better over the season. But, one thing for sure, we can't just start all over again. Lack of consistency is killing us more than anything else.

28 Apr 2026 10:12:45
So many things done wrong stig over years but some where done in good faith by well meaning people

We somehow forgot we were still rebuilding and we missed opportunities like shankland Ferguson etc, these guys would have been far better than quite a few we got, but its water under the bridge, i absolutely agree with Derek McInnes tho, he was a manager waiting to be called snd one of our own a big Rangers man all his days and proven and resorted amongst his peers and players, somehow, like shanks and Fergie we managed to miss them, hopefully Danny can get a new defence, midfield and attack for next season because this team won't be together and a few shouldn't even be considered, I'm still getting over Aasgaard and Gassama performance and the mystifying subs from the manager, he again got it all wrong and it wasn't difficult to get it right let's face it, play the correct players in the correct fashion and you won't be too far out, we watched DR do it backwards, more than once, hope your well Stig

28 Apr 2026 12:23:08
Agree with a lot of what you're saying, Stig, but u have to also take into consideration Rohl has won the most points in his time here, so who knows what could have happened. Celtic would be further ahead if not for Nancy, but they also had a trophy-winning squad.

We were way behind because of a poor manager, but also a poor squad. The £49m+ spent only highlights how bad our recruitment was, not the quality of the players.

28 Apr 2026 13:07:14
A lot of good, thought-provoking points made.
Thanks for the responses lads.

Tom, good to see you back on - hope your health is in good order. 💙

27 Apr 2026 21:42:11
SWS and others to make you happy I now agree with everything you post.
I agree with everything everyone posts.

I understand that means I will contradict what I agree with all the time but it appears you can't disagree with someone on this forum without being called "defensive".

28 Apr 2026 01:58:57
Geez, peace, Aphe, and get yourself together, man.
It has become quite clear that things have started getting on top of yourself in recent times, and my heart goes out to you, and I hope that you consider my advice.
You need to speak with your family and friends that you respect and trust and love, and let them know your true feelings and thoughts, and get it off your chest.


At the end of the day You and only you can snap yourself out of this low point of your life, and the sooner this happens the better.
No matter what the weight is on your shoulders, then mountains were there to be climbed, and I hope that you climb and conquer this mountain.

28 Apr 2026 07:55:30
Well said, Cheers, Aphe, you said yesterday that you'll "become less visible for other reasons", hopefully to focus on you, weigh up your pro's n cons, mate, reserve your reply without immediate response. Yes, it's hard, but do it. I've been posting less the past week and will continue in that vein, but here's the thing, I'll be here, so show up on your terms and stop fishing.

You're no good at it and bite too quick. 🤣🎣.

Do what you think is best for u, bud, but show up, your input is welcome by many, many that outweighs the few. All the best. 👍👍🔱

28 Apr 2026 08:12:58
My post was in frustration, as that was now every post I responded to; the automatic response was to be called defensive.
Purely because they could not elaborate on their point or answer any of my questions.



Fork, it was not fishing, my friend. I just cannot have a conversation with someone without that person joining the ranks of people calling me defensive because I dare to challenge their respective views.

28 Apr 2026 08:23:38
Well said, Three Cheers. I have tried to give Aphe advice on this also last week. It's becoming a repeat cycle with him every day. 🫡

28 Apr 2026 08:33:04
Clearly, always seems to be me at fault.
It only takes looking at the conversations with Rab and SWS to understand where my frustration comes from.
It does get difficult, yes, it gets difficult when it appears I am held to a different standard.

If people would actually have a conversation without resorting to calling me defensive, because they have absolutely no substance to their statements and emojis, maybe I wouldn't get so frustrated.



Same people can't resist a kick.

I will speak to you later, Fork, take care.

28 Apr 2026 08:45:17
Aphe, if it wasn't these posters, it would be someone else. People aren't having a kick either, we are offering you help and advice. Funnily enough, that's what bears do. We look after one another. My take on you in here is that you are a wonderful poster and offer great insight from Norwegian leagues etc, but as soon as someone disagrees with you, boom, the balloon goes up and it becomes a big thing.

Repeat post to repeat post, and thereafter resorting to victim mode. It's always the same cycle, my friend.

Please have a look at a book I recommended to you a while back. The Games People Play by Eric Berne. I think this will genuinely help you and give you an understanding of things and how to cope. 🫡

28 Apr 2026 08:50:49
I am in no victim mode, Florida.

28 Apr 2026 08:58:17
ASA, you do and say what you want, mate. Don't let anyone else say otherwise.

28 Apr 2026 09:00:01
Only you can help yourself, Aphe. If you want to break the cycle, first and foremost, you need to own it. 🫡

28 Apr 2026 09:53:54
Take your time bud, I'll be here as will others. 🔱

27 Apr 2026 20:45:13
Get Gerrard t'd up then and give him money.

27 Apr 2026 21:05:45
I will happily stick with Rohl, thanks.

Let's see how many trophies Rohl can win after 3 preseason.

28 Apr 2026 10:33:46
Seriously, get Gerrard and what take another 3 years to win anything?

27 Apr 2026 15:04:24
Fork keep fighting my friend.

The common sense approach is welcomed by me especially.

I am trying to take your advice and act on it.

27 Apr 2026 14:23:09
Angus I hope you are well my friend, your input is greatly missed and i feel the forum would be better hearing more from you, and less from me 😉.

27 Apr 2026 15:38:11
Echo that thought and the other. 👍👍

27 Apr 2026 15:43:40
Thanks Fork, I will try and be less visible.

27 Apr 2026 15:45:48
🤣🤣🤣 Only kidding. 👍

27 Apr 2026 15:51:35
🤣 🤣 I know my friend, I took it the way it was intended although I might need to be less visible for different reasons.

27 Apr 2026 16:57:25
I think the site could be doing with someone like Angus. He's definitely missed.

27 Apr 2026 17:10:50
Agreed Fib, Angus is one of the best.

27 Apr 2026 18:21:16
Yeah, I agree, guys, even though I get frustrated with his posts sometimes, as he does with mine, I do like reading his different take, funnily enough.

28 Apr 2026 08:01:05
Angus is neglecting his duties. He's slinked away to avoid the European qualifying and squad makeup. Get back on here you big neglecter, to quote Professor McGonagle, " It's your duty" to Rangers Rumours 😉🤣🤣👍

Seriously all the best bud👍🔱

27 Apr 2026 11:41:05
Aasgaard hiding yet again, a passenger. Another man with no heart.

27 Apr 2026 15:06:43
Hide and seek champion of the year, the only time he shows any urgency is when he has a hairdresser's appointment or when we have a free kick near the opponent's goal.