Rangers Discussion Posts 3

04 Feb 2026 21:47:39
Tuur Rommens looks an exceptional find. Wow, that was a terrific cameo.

So happy for Antman, a goal and an assist. I think he can really contribute between now and the end of the season.

Onto Sunday now.

04 Feb 2026 21:55:08
Well said, TrueBlue. Credit to the manager as well. The difference between the first half and the second was like night and day.

04 Feb 2026 21:56:41
Nice to see Skov get off the mark, will do him good.

04 Feb 2026 21:56:53
Yes, Rommens looks a player. Great to see Antman and Olsen score.

Like the look of the big forward, he probably should score, good movement.

04 Feb 2026 22:15:57
John, big striker looks good, doesn't he? A real battler for the team.

Antman, for me, is trying too hard. That's not a bad thing. U can see his talent for sure. Goal will have done him wonders.


I'll take back what I said about Olsen maybe going to be a flop. I'm wrong, he's a silky player. The ball was like it was stuck to him one of the times he cut in.

Rommens will be the best of the lot.

04 Feb 2026 22:18:03
Just so many more players in and around the box was the real difference. Tempered with a 10-man Killie, but if we hound and smother teams like that every week, we will always be in a better position to win games.

04 Feb 2026 22:39:34
John, first thing I spotted with Naderi, he's always looking to get into goal scoring positions. Like what I seen from him tonight. Rommens looks like a player, chuffed for Antman and Olsen, looking like we'll had a very promising window.
Miovski needs a mention as well, that was a cracking finish.
Diomande should be in our first 11.

05 Feb 2026 01:18:07
Naderi looks like he could get a few bookings, especially in Europe, as he's very physical.

He may need to learn to be less aggressive at times.
Hes came from a 3rd division where u probably get away with being more physical.

He looks a player, and I think Rommens and Naderi could link up very well.

I love how Rommens picks a pass or cut back rather than looks to cross.

What he done tonight is exactly how I described him when I went and watched some of his clips.

He's a very very good player btw, mark my words, he's a 20m fullback, and we'll be lucky to have him after 18 months down the line.

05 Feb 2026 02:38:37
All very positive signs tonight on players, just need to stop being one half performance team.

I get they were trying to be a bit more measured in their approach after being a goal up early, but it will bite us if we keep having poor first halves.

04 Feb 2026 21:45:01
very pleased with the last half hour.this is what we can expect now.those new lads are magic.Naderi will open his account against Queens Park.happy for Moore and Antman.Miovski needed that goal lol.olsen will be a player for us.all good down govan way.and cut jack some slack.he must have been freezin back there lol.also liked the look of the left back.reminds me of sasa

04 Feb 2026 16:50:51
Im terms of this boy from tromso how good is he and has he definitely signed a contract? If he's under contract till 27 how much of a fee have we agreed.

04 Feb 2026 18:25:53
Walter, he is the most exciting midfield talent since Sverre Nypan signed for Manchester City.

Best in class for his age and position.

Contract and fee looks very similar to that in which Bologna signed my special talent Eivind Helland.

04 Feb 2026 19:35:46
Aphe, what type of player is Helland? I've not seen him play, but I'm aware of him.

04 Feb 2026 19:44:16
Stevie, Eivind is the complete central defender.

Excellent in the air, strong in the tackle, and excellent with the ball at his feet.

One of the most special talents, if not the best, to have been produced by our academy.

04 Feb 2026 19:59:57
Aphe, cheers mate. I didn't even know his position, mate, so appreciate the info.

One I'll look out for.

Funny thing, since Danny Rohl came to us, I've found myself getting a wee bit more back into football than I was for a long time.



Not as much as I used to be, but who knows, I might even make it back to Ibrox again. Never thought I would.

04 Feb 2026 20:20:43
I really hope you do, my friend. In the darkest times of the club, it affects every part of your life.

Eivind will be captain of Norway in the future. I honestly think he will be a EUR60 million+.

04 Feb 2026 20:39:38
I used to have 2 season books, mate, went to all the away games, and was really quite die in the wool heavy with it.

It was after the Craig Whyte fiasco I thought, I've had enough.

He's parading around Monaco spending our money with 2 escorts on his arm drinking champagne, and we're freezing our balls off getting beat at home to Killie.

That put me off, and I then looked at the bigotry side of things that went almost hand in hand with the football.

Especially the supporters bus and the away games, it was bad.

I just made a decision that it wasn't for me anymore, and it didn't reflect my beliefs and morals anymore.

Kind of hard one to explain, but Old Firm and bigotry go hand in hand, so what do u do?

I understand most won't get my dilemma or decision, but there ye go.

04 Feb 2026 22:17:05
Stevie, I kinda understand you, pal. For me, the bigotry leaves us as we get older. Well, it did with me in life. Cause you realise it really is crazy as you age, maybe it's because we put more thought into it? Then realise how pointless & stupid it is. Only my opinion, pal, but hope to hear of you attending the games again soon.

04 Feb 2026 22:27:10
Fraser, appreciate that wee message, mate. 👍🏻 Let's see how long it takes me lol.

Ma big mate has 2 books with his missus. I might sneak in there one weekend haha.

05 Feb 2026 08:15:06
When he's at the game n she's not, Stevie. 😉👍

04 Feb 2026 14:59:46
Anybody any idea if Ryan Naderi be in the squad tonight 😁😁😁👍

04 Feb 2026 18:49:37
Gibby, he is match fit, so I hope we see him, not get a much better game (Killie) to introduce him to the crowd, imo.

04 Feb 2026 10:15:08
Is it true Hansa Rostock play in front of 25k fans at home?

04 Feb 2026 10:29:01
Looked like big and loud crowds when I've seen any of his games.

04 Feb 2026 10:29:23
Wilkins, I believe that is true for league games. They have a 29k seater stadium.

04 Feb 2026 10:52:32
Yes, many lower league German clubs play in front of huge crowds.

Hertha, Schalke have absolutely massive crowds, exceeding that of the Old Firm, and they play in Bundesliga Zwei.

04 Feb 2026 11:10:43
Not sure if its changed since i was last in Germany, but you could get Bayern tickets for just over 20 euros in 2011. I would imagine 3rd tier being cheaper still.

04 Feb 2026 17:48:33
Msv Duisburg play in front of 25k+ usually, as do teams like Drysden, Manniheim, Beilfield, and Aachen, who play in front of 20k plus.

04 Feb 2026 10:03:13
I think we need to stop with the constant asking posters "in the know" for info. Everyone on this site can contribute and it's drawing attention to certain posters in a way that puts them under the spotlight. I'll be honest, I don't think anyone is really in the know. The success or hit rate is very small in comparison to the amount of rumours that get spoken about, even in depth, for days.

However because of the small hit rate from said posters, everyone now hangs on their every word. No disrespect intended btw. My point is everyone post rumours and everyone takes it with what it is. Maybe stop asking the same posters what they know. They will tell you if they know.

04 Feb 2026 10:32:42
OT, I agree 100%. I found it really funny during the transfer window, the desperate need to know who was next to arrive. I likened it to a kid pestering their mum and dad to find out what they were getting for Christmas or a birthday.


🙈 The pestering then opens the window for those posters who want to cause disruption (from whatever team they support 😉) to get in and do that.

04 Feb 2026 12:12:15
What have you heard, OrangeT?

04 Feb 2026 15:44:10
But these are rumours, debates, banter sites, so why not ask the ITK posters what they know?

04 Feb 2026 16:03:14
A very fair assessment, Orange T. It can get spicy at times reading the site. And I apologise for singling any posters out, but John EHL and Copelandfront5 have a pretty solid hit rate, but I think their situations have changed slightly on that front.

But since then, it has been pretty much how you have called it, pal. I personally enjoy everyones input. It got me through being off work with a broken foot lol.

04 Feb 2026 18:48:23
I don't believe in Santa, so could everyone else stop asking Santa for stuff, please.

04 Feb 2026 18:53:44
People can do what they like on here, and people can respond how they like. Why try and tell people what they can and can't do?

05 Feb 2026 14:28:33
Aye, they can, Storm. Who told them what they can and can't do?

04 Feb 2026 07:36:09
Morning folks now that the dust has settled on the transfer window I've had a wee thought.
The only person/profile we are missing in this run in is an experienced player that's been there and down the league win before. We have bought well and young for the future what's your thoughts

04 Feb 2026 08:05:34
Both Tochi and Skov Olsen have won league titles.

04 Feb 2026 08:12:08
And Tavernier, of course, has experience of winning important titles. 😉 Now has some others in the squad who do as well.

03 Feb 2026 23:08:15
I'm curious to know people's thoughts on us signing a player from the German 3rd tier for £5 million? I know nothing about that league and very little about the bundesliga but it feels a bit disheartening for the boys in the academy set up to see the club spend that kinda money their, rather than bringing through one of our own.

04 Feb 2026 00:04:36
The ones coming through have to be good enough.

04 Feb 2026 00:06:41
It wasn't only Rangers interested in him, many clubs were, Gazza. Clearly, Rangers thought he was worth the fee being asked. Kinda irrelevant what league he's playing in. Rangers got Aribo playing in the 3rd tier, and he wasn't bad.

04 Feb 2026 01:19:02
German 3rd tier is of a better class than the SPL.

04 Feb 2026 01:40:17
Is it really, Stevie? I honestly haven't watched any of it. That's good to know.

04 Feb 2026 07:18:24
No doubt they've good players, but if it was such a better league, how come we have just broke its transfer record for a player desperate to play here? Where's all the other teams buying up their players? Why always happy to put our league down?

04 Feb 2026 08:07:13
I would not say it's better than the Premiership, but I would say that I believe if you put Falkirk, Livingston, Kilmarnock, etc, in that league, they would be relegated.

04 Feb 2026 08:22:06
It is thought the bottom 6 in our league are compared to the standard in League 1 in England by experts, which is around the same level overall as 3. Liga. The league is physically intense, but has a better technical ability than most teams here.

Hansa have an average league crowd of 25k, which is higher than any team but the OF get. So he will be used to larger crowds at least.




Main point is that to get up and coming talent at the right price you need to search in the smaller leagues or u21 squads of the bigger leagues, and perhaps pay a little bit more to get them, especially if they actually fit into a style of play we want. Let's just give him time though: I can hear the Chermiti-type shouts of we paid how much for a poor 3rd division player.

04 Feb 2026 08:35:35
Fair point, Aphelion, but at the same time Killie and Livi look like getting relegated from here too. 😜.
Without being biased towards our league, why has no other league or team valued any of their players above EUR 2-3m? Hibs just got double that from Italy for a pretty average kid.

Motherwell got more for Miller. Just 2 to mention, could mention others not from Old Firm that foreign leagues have been prepared to pay for.

04 Feb 2026 09:03:38
Angus, not a question on his ability. However, we are paying around double the price of the very best to come from there. Having been badly stung by overpaying transfers and wages for players we couldn't shift afterwards, its a fair concern, and a decent debate.

04 Feb 2026 09:11:14
Normally, the huge Bundesliga clubs get the player early, but we have paid a premium to get him before RB Leipzig. We also are paying the January premium.

04 Feb 2026 10:31:48
I think the fact we're even having the conversation as to whether the leagues are on a par with each other outside our top 3 says it all, really.

04 Feb 2026 10:48:28
Stevie, I agree with you, but was just hesitant to say better because of the top 3.

04 Feb 2026 10:50:44
Kaiser, that may be true, but I don't pay any attention to the press guesses on transfer fee, which may sway my opinion. I just wait and give the player time to get up to speed and see where we are then. If he smashes it, we have got a good player whatever the price is, and if he doesn't, then we need to try to get best value when we sell again. That is easier if we get the salary right, I feel.

You are right about fees from 3.Liga, however, the player in the U23 sides would be sold by the parent club and the fee go to them, so is that recorded differently?

Fans are overly interested these days in what a player costs and their salary.

Most just use it as a stick to beat said player with (not including you in that btw). If it was fear of going bust again, then I could understand, but at same time they are shouting for more players to be signed, so it can't be that.

So he may have cost nowhere near what we are hearing, and even if that total may be plus additions etc. I would rather not get overly excited about that, as I can't influence it.

04 Feb 2026 11:42:01
Aphe, I could understand you being hesitant, as no doubt that would be the next pile on if u said it, mate, so I thought I'd say it 1st instead haha.

04 Feb 2026 11:46:46
Probably right regarding the past influencing concern over fees and getting value for money. Still can't afford to live beyond our means just because we have rich owners. Would u be happy to pay above the price for a car when u know the dealer has been selling even better quality ones for less? Especially if u have been stung in the past before.

04 Feb 2026 11:48:09
Thanks for understanding, my friend.

I probably couldn't say that Bill Struth was the best ever Rangers manager without a pile on against what I've said. 😂

04 Feb 2026 13:11:31
Kaiser, issue is that there isn't a list price for players as there is for cars, as they are all different. Like a car, we do all buy different ones as we have different needs. Is Nedari the player we need for a specific need?

I think the new owners are well versed financially, so I don't have any issues on them overspending again. Wouldn't want to get ripped off, but if we want that player to be a piece in the jigsaw for the way Danny Rohl wants to play better attacking football, and that is the price, then are we not better paying it? I am assuming that when we look at a player, we have a price we want to pay and a price we are willing to stretch to in that, so I assume (again) that the price was acceptable.



Also, total package is important. So 5 for the player and 1 per year in salary is the same as 3 for the player and 2 per year in salary for a 4 year contract. Lots of unknowns, even the price, as I never believe the press get it right.

04 Feb 2026 13:21:49
Aphelion, the same Falkirk that is doing extremely well this season and a team we can't beat? They would never be relegated this season in that league, mate.

04 Feb 2026 18:00:49
Star, Falkirk are in position 390,001 of the Opta tables, and Hansa are listed as 389,998, so on form the answer is obvious. btw, I just made that up, as it is a question we will never know the answer to. 😉

04 Feb 2026 18:51:15
Angus, just couldn't see it, mate. Remember Hibs last league game before Rangers was a spanking of 4-1 from Falkirk.

04 Feb 2026 20:06:07
Aphe, you're probably right, mate.

There's one to try, mate, have a perfectly acceptable opinion post and see what comes of it, lol.

I'll remember in advance we had this chat for after the pile on, haha.

03 Feb 2026 21:27:44
New GK (Ernst, Epolo,?)

New RB (Beijmo)
New CB (Doehki)
Fernandez / New CB (Guddal)
Rommens

New CM (Martel)
New CM (Hjerto-Dahl)
Tochi

Skov Olson
Gassama
Naderi

03 Feb 2026 21:43:26
Would be devastated if that was our starting 11.

03 Feb 2026 22:06:48
Why, EHL? And I have omitted those who have been linked with leaving the club.

03 Feb 2026 22:15:49
I hate seeing us line up without a homegrown player.

03 Feb 2026 22:18:06
That's absolutely fair, my friend. Shall we swap Barron for Tochi and Curtis for Gassama?

03 Feb 2026 22:27:05
Hopefully Kyle Glasgow is the next coming of Messi.

03 Feb 2026 22:34:05
Let's wait until we lift the World Cup, Aphelion - that'll change the landscape for us.

03 Feb 2026 22:42:07
Let us wait until we sign them before we name them in our line up. Some we have signed still need to perform consistently as well, to retain their places.

That turnaround means we will be rebuilding a squad again, and up till now that hasn't been successful.

If we were to win the league as well, by some chance, we would be getting rid of how many of that starting team?

03 Feb 2026 22:51:33
Thinking very similar, Angus.

03 Feb 2026 22:53:50
Plus, we'll need to see what Olsen brings before being a guaranteed starter.

03 Feb 2026 22:54:13
I agree, EHL, but only Barron and Curtis appear to have a future with us at the moment.

03 Feb 2026 23:07:21
Angus/My star, this was a 100% hypothetical lineup based on links and rumour, that is all.

03 Feb 2026 23:09:25
EHL, i still cannot envisage a scenario where Mia McCauley and Brogan Hay can play in the men's team.

But, the way the world is, who knows. 😉😂

04 Feb 2026 08:36:03
Aphe, I know that, but I find on the forum that we don't like the players we have and are constantly trying to change this with ones we don't know. A bit like having a nice car but the neighbour having one you would prefer, despite never having driven it or seen it driven.

I knew it was a bit of fun and have no issue with it, but we have a squad at the moment, and I still think more of those than the 2 (Gassama and Fernandez) you have kept in our team will appear next season as starters. We will lose the loans and OOCs, and I see there as being where changes will happen.

But the squad will also get smaller, with 6-8 academy lads coming through, which is a great aim.

We need to keep our Scottish roots where we can, and I see places for Barron and Curtis in future, with Souttar on a new deal, with the right style of play and partner, as possibles. I haven't seen anything from Tochi so far, nor ASO, that would make me not consider the two Scots ahead of them. I hope that changes, as they are said to have talent, but until then I am as yet unconvinced.

Interesting discussion, though, and all might change, as when EHL has said we win the World Cup. 😉

04 Feb 2026 09:13:28
I understand that completely, my friend. As I said, I have tried to omit players linked with summer departures. Souttar currently being OOC is why he misses out.