16 Oct 2026 21:27:16
Just read not long ago on the rangers review what derek mcinnes said about dujon sterling and like i've said on here a few times now,it highlights just how highly our manager rates sterling in every way π Mcinnes states he would back sterling against any player in scottish football on a one on one situation and his leadership qualities πEven in training he states how good and professional he is ππ¬π§No wonder mcinnes wants to keep him and tbh including myself,many of us do want rangers to give him a new deal ππ¬π§
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16 Oct 2026 22:18:01
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16 Oct 2026 16:18:45
I have seen that Ross McC out for three weeks, hammy strain.
16 Oct 2026 21:14:08
Mciness said that mate, like hearing he gave our players the option of having Monday off, but everyone turned up, liked Fernandez interview as well, seems a clever big lad, what got me was him saying McIness sets up one team like the clubs we're facing in training, I would have thought the rest of our managers would something similar, but the way he spoke It's doesn't sound like Rohl did.
16 Oct 2026 21:18:45
McInnes even.
16 Oct 2026 13:39:16
Would you bring back Ryan Kent, put him on a lower wage to start and make the contract performance related.
16 Oct 2026 13:47:01
Why? We have too many wide attackers as it is.
16 Oct 2026 13:49:35
No, he's finished.
16 Oct 2026 13:52:51
What is this fascination about bringing back mediocre ex players?
16 Oct 2026 14:07:16
He's also not kicked a ball in 10 months.
16 Oct 2026 14:09:29
Oh for crying out loud.
16 Oct 2026 14:12:23
Yes, but only as a back up. Low wage and decent performance related bonus.
16 Oct 2026 14:14:06
The only notable thing he did at Rangers was to punch Scott Brown. Absolutely no chance of him coming back. His departure did him no favours in the eyes of a lot of fans.
16 Oct 2026 14:17:04
The guy only asked a question jesus , better than they ridiculous polls every 3 mins
To answer your question blue bear i rated Kent I thought on his day he was unplayable, if wages and fitness were suitable i'd bring him back in a heart beat.
16 Oct 2026 14:18:09
Am i back in the Twilight Zone?? ππ.
16 Oct 2026 14:37:33
Sorry tried to scroll past this and I know only asking a question but Why?
16 Oct 2026 14:59:30
GJD if u don't like the polls don't bother with them.
I'd actually say this suggestion is more ridiculous than the polls and the fact you're all for signing Kent again tells a story of its own.
16 Oct 2026 15:00:36
Bluebear - The answer is a big fat naw - not now, not ever-π€ππππ.
16 Oct 2026 15:02:50
Absolutely don't want him back.
16 Oct 2026 15:07:29
I'll pile on. I'd have him back as said low wage contract. To say mediocre is just wrong. Goldson in his interview lays out the good and the bad quite well.
Think the lad is a bit of an oddball is the only thing that might be his problem.
He was unbelievable in the run to the Europa league final.
So could see both sides but would be a bit of a free hit.
16 Oct 2026 15:34:27
May as well bring back Joe Aribo while we are at it.
16 Oct 2026 16:10:01
Stevie " tells it's on story " lol mate some of your comments on here at times makes me shake my head in utter disbelief your statements at times are truly absurd but I generally scroll on by and not bother with them.
16 Oct 2026 16:32:23
GJD I can sometimes have a bit of a wild loat compared to a "rangers minded person" that's on politics etc but I try not to do that anymore. But I would t disagree with u, however that's my opinions on certain things.
On the topic of Ryan Kent, he wasn't good the first time so to bring him back a 2nd would be mad. he's failed everywhere he went other than here and at that, he wasn't very god here either but he did have the odd great game. Overall with everything g took into account, I'd say he was not a good signing.
16 Oct 2026 16:50:44
I actually like different opinions in the right manor, it's fair enough if folk don't rate players and give a fair assessment I just don't like the no matter what the player does will get slaughtered regardless, I felt Kent wouldn't please some fans even if he beat 10 men , is what it is that's the nature but Kent had some tremendous games for us and opposing teams always doubled up on him that toe tells it's own story , If we could get Kent back on low wages he would again my opinion would be a great addition to the squad , but it's pie in the sky anyway.
16 Oct 2026 17:30:40
He's worth bringing back on the latest mobile version of FM26 but in real life good lord no lol, his attitude was honking and he wasn't that good.
16 Oct 2026 17:46:25
GJD fair enough mate and sorry for the snidey comment I've been having g one of those s***** feeling days mate. ππ».
16 Oct 2026 17:51:54
Two things can be true one he's no where near good enough anymore for us as he's barely kicked a ball since he left but let's not be disingenuous he was a top player for us and a big part in us winning our only title since Walter and getting us to a European final.
Honeslty some of you need to give your head a wobble. If Kent was not a good player for Rangers then we haven't had any good players since we came back up from the 3rd division.
16 Oct 2026 18:22:39
Cheers Stevie takes two to tango I apologies too lol sorry mate , anyway mon the teddy bears haha
Tough game tomorrow night , really looking forward to it these types of games gives you a guage of where you are at , let's hope we can kick on and put in a real display and result to match.
16 Oct 2026 18:24:20
I wouldn't bring Kent given his activity over the past year or so but when he was here he was far better than any winger we currently have. Some used to criticise his numbers but compared with what we are getting from Gassama , Kent was very productive. He was outstanding in our run to the European final and in both winning the league and cup.
16 Oct 2026 18:38:26
Grand a week.
16 Oct 2026 19:24:58
Ryan Kent? , behave yourself.
16 Oct 2026 19:34:05
I don't like the comparison of Kent to Gassama.
Gassama cost us 2.2million, Kent cost 7.5million.
Kent played 218 times for Rangers, Gassama has only played 40 times.
If Gassama is here long enough to play 218 times then compare numbers.
At the moment between goals and assists Gassama has a goal involvement 1in 5. Kent had approx 1in 3 over his appearances but cost more than 3 times the amount and i'm sure was on a far bigger wage.
15 Oct 2026 09:41:33
Fork and three Cheers thanks for the informative responses regarding the contract extension.
My information was clearly incorrect, but unfortunately in life you cannot be correct all the time.
One thing I do fully believe is that the starting right back for an EPL team who just defeated Fenerbahce 6-0 in the Champions League is a far superior player than one who only just became a starter for Rangers.
I am impressed by his form and I hope to enjoy his good play for an entire season but in no way will we collect 10+ million for a player we could not give away only 3 months ago.
Anyway bears enjoy your day, I hope to catch up tomorrow and over the weekend but European football calls today.
Rangers have had people watching Hammarby IF recently.
Hampus Skoglund and Paulos Abraham i believe are the players of interest.
15 Oct 2026 09:58:20
I would much rather keep an inform and settled player than take a gamble. A poster said on here i think EHL that the plan is to have a starter, development and some utility players to cover the squad and head in the right direction with player trading model and of course hopefully win trophies. To me that is bang on the money.
15 Oct 2026 10:12:44
Exactly Jking π Why get rid of the best right back in Scottish football if he remains injury free and not to mention how good he is and how well he's playing π€Rangers have had Dujon Sterling injury free for almost a year now and allegedly have got to the bottom and solved the problem regarding the injury issues he had and imo definitely gets a new deal to stay at Rangers π It's quite clear derek McInnes rates Sterling very highly ππ¬π§ If it's not broken, no need to look to fix it π€.
15 Oct 2026 10:29:36
There's that magical word "if" again.
And "if" he is now injury free, why wasn't he in the squad against Falkirk? Or could the plastic pitch still be an issue?
P. S. I really like Sterling as a player, but no way he will sign back on, on reduced terms.
15 Oct 2026 10:40:29
No problem Nato, thankfully i, m never wrong and many folk who know me actually aspire to be me or get as close to being me as possible. It's not easy being totally faultless like myself but someone has to do it for the sake of humanity.
I always help when i can be bothered and here is a nice wee tip for future reference- If anyone asks you about the sea level of the Dead Sea then be sure to tell them that currently it lies roughly 441.3m (1448)ft below sea level. That level changes by around 1m every year due to mineral extraction and river diversions upstream in Jordan.
15 Oct 2026 10:44:25
Mph, Sterling has missed 45 game through injury in his career, 9 games before Rangers.
Nato, this we couldn't give him away is nothing more than a myth mate, I really don't know where that comes from, but is amusing.
15 Oct 2026 11:04:59
We really do love to get caried away.
I can't remember the exact stats, but I think Sterling has been unavailable for around a third of the matches since his health issues began - so far this season, he's tracking at around 15% which is good to see.
However the winter period will be a huge test for him, and hopefully the lack of midweek European games gives him a greater chance of playing consistently, however I have my reservations.
When he does play he offers very little in attack and is suspect positionally, however he is excellent in 1 on 1's and his pace, power and aggression are a real asset.
If he was an EPL quality player - he'd be playing in the EPL as we were actively trying to move him on over the summer and there were no takers.
15 Oct 2026 11:07:50
Correct My star πderek McInnes didn't want to give Sterling away as some choose to put it and rates him.
15 Oct 2026 11:18:17
Sterling injury record, before Rangers he missed 9 games with a groin injury.
While a Rangers player.
Missed 4 with muscular problems, 32 games Achilles tendon injury.
I posted further down, we go on about who's the best between Sterling and Johnston, but it never gets mentioned Johnston has missed more than double Sterling's games through injury.
15 Oct 2026 11:24:36
You must be invisible EHL, how long you been saying about his heath not injury issue, ages I believe. Interesting that u say we were actually trying to offload him.
15 Oct 2026 11:26:22
Sterling is a quality RB for our level but for me he would not start for a single EPL team. That doesn't bother me though as he does the job for us and if he stays fit for the remainder of the season we would be mad not to get him signed up again.
15 Oct 2026 11:38:05
Well his health must be better now as it will soon be a year before injury kept him out.
15 Oct 2026 12:28:32
I don't think we will get a huge offer from an EPL side for Sterling although I can think of one or two who have worse right backs than him . Tav , even at his best , wasn't rated highly enough by EPL sides to want to buy him but that doesn't mean he didn't do a good job for us and hopefully Sterling will continue to do the same .Not having three games in 8 days will help him this season and although he will continue to be left out of games on plastic pitches , the fact there is only one nowadays will mean that isn't too much of an issue either.
I just want him to keep doing what he is doing .
15 Oct 2026 12:31:34
As I confirmed on another thread, we tried to offload Sterling for around Β£1.5-2m and there was no takers. This was to Championship level clubs.
15 Oct 2026 12:53:13
Borna since then he's been a nailed on starter for McInnes and proved his fitness so I don't think we will be in a hurry to sell him now.
15 Oct 2026 12:55:11
He is doing great here and now, he obviously has issues which makes things difficult for him to recover, I like what he's doing right now but, he's no Robertson Numan or Steven's, or even Papac or Munro, he doesn't bring any attack prowess really and won't ever be a good attacking option, but , he's solid when in the team and he's strong and copes well with closing down and defensive tackles,
I'm happy with him in the team right now, but he won't be sold for millions because he just lacks the spark for top leagues, but as I say he's doing well right now.
15 Oct 2026 16:27:29
Ehl do. you think it's only a matter of time before Kosta gets a run in the team or do you think McInnes will trust Sterling more.
15 Oct 2026 18:51:33
For years we had Tav criticised for supposedly not being able to defend , a right backs main job is to defend and the attacking stuff is a bonus was the criticism aimed at him .Now we have Sterling who is a great defender but he's not good enough as he doesn't offer anything in attack .
He may not be a Numan , Stevens or Robertson who were all outstanding players but as a long time Rangers supporter I seem to remember Papac and Munro both being criticised for being " not good enough" when they were in the team. Nostalgia always makes players better than they were.
15 Oct 2026 19:50:35
Tavernier is an interesting subject, mainly because of the success of his brother, and how similar in styles they are, although different positions obviously, You may have thought that given Marcus Tavernier story that someone would be willing to take the chance on James given he was scoring world class goals over a considerable period of time, they didn't.
Now we don't know if offers were made or declined so we can never say for certain, but it appeared nobody willing to take that chance, my opinion is that he was very weak defensively although very fit and lethal at deadball , Niw nobody took the chance on Sterling, when we watch Celtic being toyed with and torn apart by Lask we realise that Scottish football is very poor in comparison to the top or even mediocre leagues, possibly somewhere between Holland and Belgium at it's better clubs, thus major league clubs are less likely to be swayed by players here and there would have to be an exception to that rule.
Like Van Dijk, Or Igamane or even Christie, they would have to be exceptional in everything to attract interest, I believe Makanya may make that cut but who knows really, possibly Fernandez and Bauer will also make the jump , but Tav never did , he earned major money from Rangers and probably knows what he had here was not going to be better elsewhere, thus he never agitated for a move, the step up to epl is massive and Tav wasn't there, Neither is Sterling but he's doing what he needs to do at Rangers and sometimes you get what I call the perfect storm
Perfect club, manager and system that makes ordinary decent players look way better than they actually are in the bigger picture.
15 Oct 2026 23:16:26
If injuries wasn't actually an issue as Mystar and others are suggesting how the hang was he 3rd choice behind Tav and Aarons?
16 Oct 2026 00:00:50
Kasier, Sterling got an operation last April, he missed 32 games, he's not being injured since he returned though, he's being impressive this season, outstanding in a few games, best was at Celtic park.
His run in his favoured position and his fitness level he is showing what he's all about, nothing gets by him.
16 Oct 2026 07:12:31
He's been fantastic this season so far now also with advantage of only playing one game a week. Which only makes it more evident the effect those injuries had had on him before.
16 Oct 2026 08:47:21
Firstly, this is not a hate piece, I just want to correct a lot of the tripe being posted above.
Sterling's underlying, career-threatening illness originally happened in 2020. The debilitating condition sidelined him for nearly two years, preventing him from playing any football until his eventual return to fitness on loan in 2021.
This prolonged absence during critical development years disrupted his baseline physical conditioning and left his muscles highly susceptible to tearing and bruising.
Posters claiming Sterling only missed as handful of games before signing for us really need to take more time Googling as what I'm posting isn't secret inside information, it's available for those who take the time to read it.
What isn't commonly published is that he's been unavailable for us many times due muscular issues related to his condition, and they ARE NOT logged as injuries.
Additionally, Sterling's major Achilles tendon injury, which was published as a freak incident involving a pitch sprinkler at Ibrox. Can again be tied back the fragility of his body due to his underlying condition.
Lastly, a little bit of information that may help explain my personal bias toward the player. Alcohol blocks the signaling pathways that your body uses to rebuild and repair muscle fibers after training. It also raises cortisol (a muscle-breaking hormone) while lowering testosterone (necessary for muscle growth). Therefore, anyone with any underlying health conditions that impacts mucle recovery should avoid alcohol consumption - especially during the season and especially after being given unlimited support to get his career back on track.
16 Oct 2026 10:15:27
Excellent post EHL, confirming what you have been saying for ages, that he is managing the after effects of his health condition. Just some didn't listen.
16 Oct 2026 11:08:43
Sterling is maybe over his health issue, since his Achilles tendon injury he's never missed a game, except Falkirk, muscle problem kept him out for 9 games for Rangers, still saying his dd is why he isn't getting the credit from some like he deserves.
Or can his health condition not be improved like?
16 Oct 2026 10:19:45
Great informative post EHL.
16 Oct 2026 11:47:47
Am seeing he had muscles injury earlier in his career, he says himself he's was trying to recover and play to quickly, hopefully over his issues, he has played 275 games, that's decent for a 26/27 years with problems.
16 Oct 2026 12:02:15
Penrice has only missed 13 games through injury, he's roughly a year older than Sterling.
Penrice has played 49 games more than Sterling, I only hope Sterling's problems are behind him.
16 Oct 2026 11:34:24
EHL, you may be best to answer, but please correct me if I am wrong.
My recollection is that Sterling missed matches in March 2026, April 2026 and may 2026 due to load/risk management relating to minor muscular issues.
If my recollection is correct surely this would eliminate the apparent injury free for 1 year argument.
16 Oct 2026 12:28:06
Nato, I just had a quick look, either playing or was on the bench, back to back games against Celtic in March, started every game in April except 1, was on the bench, either in the team or on bench in May.
He's not injury free for one year until the end of next month begging of December.
16 Oct 2026 12:32:09
Great explanation EHL. Have often said what's logged as injuries on sites like transfer market doesn't really reflect how long someone is really out ie regaining match fitness or niggly injuries that mean they miss games regularly.
Also for someone with a history of such injuries drinking alcohol while not in itself wrong shows a lack of professionalism, to take your fitness seriously.
Perhaps the incident last year provided the wakeup call needed as we are starting to see the benefits.
16 Oct 2026 12:39:50
Sterling has played 27 competitive games for Rangers during 2026, end of last season beginning of this one.
Rangers have played 34 games in 2026, would be a few games on pitches he's advised against playing on.
16 Oct 2026 12:46:27
Kasier, hopefully it was a wake call for him, but all I'm seeing so far this season is a very impressive Sterling.
16 Oct 2026 13:15:57
I can't believe nobody mentioned Sergio Porrini or Alan Hutton in that conversation, good God we were spoiled at one point Sterling is a good solid right back in that same way Papac and Porrini were, Porrini was top notch and it's easy to forget him because he was just so effortlessly competent. Sterling's no Porrini but if he stays fit I like what he does now a lot better than the last few seasons of Tavernier pointing the finger at everyone else and pleepsing every time he got caught out of position, his free kicks were great and all but mainly he made me pine for days when we had a proper leader like Richard Gough as captain.
Sterling's obviously very different to Numan and Tavernier in what he offers in the attacking sense but if we have guys offering that further up who cares? Numan and Hutton were wonderfully balanced in both aspects where Tavernier was probably far too flawed defensively for a Premiership team to ever consider him viable and I have to say I don't miss him as we're a better team without relying on him to produce big moments at the expense of stability in that position for 90 minutes which I think Sterling offers infinitely more of.
Tavernier's best form came with Daniel Candeias ahead of him who was more wide midfielder than right winger, that's probably not a coincidence as there was a bit more positional nous covering the multitude of sins that came with having him at right back. Not saying Sterling is worth Β£10million but he's definitely a more dependable right back over 90 minutes than Tavernier ever was when he's fit.
16 Oct 2026 15:01:22
I totally agree with you on that Star. I'd completely wrote him off preseason so great to see him performing now.
14 Oct 2026 08:29:54
Read Keith Jackson's article online this morning stating that Dujon Sterling will have interest from the English Premier League if he keeps remaining injury free and performing the way he's playing for Rangers just now. π€ He goes on to say that Rangers are not worried as Dujon Sterling's contract hasn't long to run and have no reason at all to doubt he's very happy at Ibrox. π
However if Rangers do get a sniff of interest in Sterling from the English Premier League, they would act accordingly as McInnes rates him highly and offer him a new contract possibly until 2030, which would allow Rangers to get a big transfer fee for him and if Sterling depending on the interested club wouldn't stand in Sterling's way, if the interested club met our valuation. π€
Jackson in the article states that if Sterling did sign a longer contract with Rangers, that article states Rangers could well get Β£15 million for him if he remained injury free and playing as good as he is. π€ On form he is an English Premier League quality right back for me. ππ¬π§ What's our thoughts on this article fellow bears π€.
14 Oct 2026 09:41:05
I don't think anyone would pay 15m for someone who injury prone but if he stays fit I'd 100% be offering him an extension. he's the best defender in terms of defending as a full back in Scotland by a long way.
14 Oct 2026 09:50:02
No chance someone will pay Β£15m for Sterling IMO.
14 Oct 2026 10:14:52
Coops I think on ability mate he's certainly a Β£10-25m fullback.
However I don't think we'd get that due to his injury record and age.
I think with say 3 years to go in summer and if he remains injury free all season which is doubtful then I'd say expect a value from other clubs of Β£5-6m maybe Β£8m tops q.
14 Oct 2026 10:51:32
Aye, we sign him up for an extended contract and he gets injured and we are saddled with him.
14 Oct 2026 11:02:20
We tried to offload Sterling in the summer for around Β£2m with no buyers. This is the reality.
14 Oct 2026 11:08:13
10-15***.
14 Oct 2026 11:09:21
Geesa that would be my worry and the likelihood. A
I'd be happy to let him go in the summer. Sadly.
14 Oct 2026 10:42:55
SWS, I would politely disagree.
Sterling is in good form at the moment but I don't believe he is in any way an EPL quality right back.
I did not believe Tavernier to be that during the unbeaten season and his form was better than Sterling is now.
14 Oct 2026 11:33:00
Guys of course we all have our opinions but if we've now got to the bottom of Dujon Sterling's injury issues/problems, why would we not want to keep a right back of his ability and how much would it cost us to replace Sterling with a right back of similar ability π€ Clearly derek McInnes rates him very highly and easy to see why ππ¬π§.
14 Oct 2026 11:38:28
I will eat my hat if Sterling moves to a Premiership side.
14 Oct 2026 11:54:23
Instead of debating a value, why not be more positive. If he stays fit and if he continues to perform at the level he is now, what a player we have for a few future seasons!
14 Oct 2026 12:00:07
That's the gamble.
Rewarding him with a new contract and hoping he stays injury free.
I really like Sterling but we've been bitten too many times in the past with the "best player in a certain position when fit" scenario.
14 Oct 2026 12:01:00
SWS, I for one hope that the club make the sensible decision and move on from him in the summer.
14 Oct 2026 12:30:29
Ten gallon or sombrero EHLππ.
14 Oct 2026 12:52:31
I like Sterling and rate him highly but I don't see him as a Β£15million signing for an EPL club . The article makes no sense to me , if we rate him highly, which we should, why would we not be worried that his contract hasn't got long to run and why would we wait until EPL clubs are sniffing around to offer him an extension .
By that time we would risk losing him for nothing and he would be more likely to go as he would make more make money personally and might feel unwanted as we hadn't offered him a new deal. If we are happy about his fitness then we should offer him an extension now and if he won't sign then look to sell him at the correct time.
14 Oct 2026 13:05:48
EHL, have to agree with you mate, we couldn't give him away in the summer!, Championship level at best imo. if we get 5+ for him we will bite anyone's hands off.
14 Oct 2026 13:18:33
Good to see him fit and playing regularly and long may it continue.
14 Oct 2026 13:24:09
Easily a handful of clubs in the EPL where Sterling is a better rb than they have now, we keep on hearing about his injuries, nobody think his operation last April sorted his problems? he's been fit for just about a year now.
14 Oct 2026 13:26:24
Let's see how the full season goes for Dujon, before getting carried away.
For me, he is a rock solid defender, brilliant on one v one and has a good turn of pace. If he stays fit I would be massively in favour of extending his contract - he is an asset despite injury/ health conditions.
14 Oct 2026 13:26:54
Keep on hearing about Villa moving for Raskin, where I'd rather have Sterling rb than Cash.
14 Oct 2026 13:34:16
If he plays to end of season without getting injuries then why wouldn't you take the chance on him geesa? How much millions are we going to have to spend to replace him and no guarantee they are any good?
14 Oct 2026 14:05:10
Spot on My star and WishyBear πEHL would you like sauce, mustard or both with that hat you're going to be eating π€ͺ.
14 Oct 2026 15:01:25
If other clubs are doing their homework would they actually be thinking spending any sort of money on a player who recently be done drink driving.
14 Oct 2026 15:26:27
Teddy the man made a mistake, could that be the reason McGregor stayed at Celtic after his dd charge? I wouldn't have thought so.
A dd wasn't far away from taking my life in April 2020, so I have a very good reason for disliking anyone driving a car whilst under the influence, hopefully Sterling has learned and wouldn't even think about doing the same again.
14 Oct 2026 15:58:55
Fork, I'd eat both and throw in a Fedora for dessert.
14 Oct 2026 16:00:22
Matty Cash is a far superior right back than Sterling.
As others have said we couldn't even give him away in summer.
People getting as delirious about Sterling as they did for Barron, we see how much top clubs were interested in him.
How anyone can say that Raskin a Belgium international is not good enough for EPL but can say that Sterling/neil and whoever else who can't get near an international set up is good enough is beyond me.
I am sorry but it just makes no sense.
14 Oct 2026 16:07:30
Not a hope of anything remotely close to 15m , a fraction is closer, Sterling is at his optimum right now against Kilmarnock and Dundee, and occasionally against Celtic if the entire team is playing well, not a chance he could last long in the epl , it's a dramatic step up and is the reason so many go straight back down, they spend millions on reserve players, they are not even going to be looking at Sterling unfortunately, he is earning more money than his ability deserves imho, but he does a job here and now.
14 Oct 2026 16:15:13
Lol kinda think your right EHL, but to be fair the big man is doing well and showing what he's capable of injury free.π.
14 Oct 2026 16:17:50
Nato in your opinion certainly not mine.
14 Oct 2026 16:19:44
Nato in my opinion, Sterling is a far better rb than you seem to give him credit, easily the best rb in our league.
14 Oct 2026 16:22:41
Too many holding his dd charge against him, same with injuries, hopefully his operation in April sorted his problems, again soon will not have missed any games for a year, only missed the Falkirk game because of the pitch they play on.
14 Oct 2026 17:32:59
The question is not about ability it's about his injury record. He has done well but it's only October. He would need to go the full season for me before I offered him an extension.
14 Oct 2026 18:18:30
Pieter, same with his contact, Sterling's contacted until May 2028.
14 Oct 2026 18:28:12
On form he is playing as the best right back in the league yes.
I believe Kosta to be more talented and certainly of a far higher ceiling.
Sterling would be third choice at Aston Villa in my opinion.
Wan Bissaka and Cash are far superior.
14 Oct 2026 18:30:26
Star, his base contract is May 2027.
14 Oct 2026 19:59:05
Some liked Connor Barron a few showed extreme dislike of him, but nobody ever got "delirious" about him.
14 Oct 2026 21:07:43
Nato, Sterling signed a year extension. his contract is now May 2028.
I just feel his mistake of the park and he'll never get the credit from some like he deserves it, he was outstanding at Celtic park.
Him constantly playing rb and going Injury free, he's now showing the player he can be, Cash is a player I'm never been impressed with when watching Villa, actually the opposite of impressed.
14 Oct 2026 21:09:41
Nato, I have liked what we've briefly seen from Nedeljkovic.
14 Oct 2026 21:23:41
When did this extension take place my friend?
Information I have is Sterling has a contract until the end of the season with the club holding an option to extend for 1 more year.
I don't watch a lot of EPL but on the occasions I have Cash is a player that I am impressed by.
No one, especially me is debating whether Sterling is doing a good job at the current moment and credit has been given for that.
But he and Makhanya have been spoken about at length and now equating to a 15 million pound player.
For Sterling that is simply not true and being in good form for Rangers in the current climate unfortunately does not equate to being EPL quality.
Let's enjoy the form that he is in without blowing things out of proportion.
14 Oct 2026 23:17:34
When Sterling was 20yrs old he had already spent 12yrs at Chelsea before going on loan to Coventry for a season and played 41games for them! Played for England U16s, 17s, 19s and 20s all injury free. Kosta (20yrs old)has been riddled with injuries for the last few years while Sterling had one injury before joining us(I believe) then the one he got while here that kept him out for the season, he hasn't been riddled with injuries his full career like some seem to think.
A lot of people are forgetting Sterlings pedigree, he's an excellent footballer on his day. We won't see Kosta this season if Sterling keeps his current form up. At 26 I'd be more than happy for him to be our starting RB for the next few yrs. Agree with MyStar also, Cash certainly isn't a far superior player to Sterling.
14 Oct 2026 23:41:29
Clement gave Sterling his new contract until 2028.
15 Oct 2026 04:23:40
Spot on Rwn.πSterling has only missed 11 games more due to injury than Nedeljkovic, and 6 years older. Before Rangers, Sterling only missed 9 games due to injury, he has now missed 45 games, Nedeljkovic has missed 34 games.
Sterling had never got the chance of being our rb, he was played all over the park, but with him now playing rb constantly and his fitness levels are very good at the present time, the lad is showing us what he's all about. Nedeljkovic will get his chance, but if Sterling keeps on performing like he is it will be more from the bench.
Sterling has played not far from 300 games, the way some talk it's like he's hardly played because of injuries, he was also involved in a couple games for Chelsea under Conte when only 17/18 years old.
Still believe his mistake it's coming into play far more with some. It must be a truly wonderful feeling having never made a mistake.
15 Oct 2026 06:38:27
These inflated figures are just getting boring now.
Chermiti Β£22m, Raskin Β£25m +, Barron can't eve remember the ridiculous figures mentioned.
All still here..get a grip of reality guys!
15 Oct 2026 07:03:29
Some were quoting 6 to 8 m for Barron with Italy his destination.
Can't even get on bench for Middlesbrough, think he could be caught in middle of fact it was not manager who signed or wanted him.
Would be better if we try and get him better loan arrangement in January or try to sell as he is never going to be regular pick at Rangers.
15 Oct 2026 08:40:55
Last Extension: Signed a one-year extension in October 2024 to push his deal from 2027 to 2028.
15 Oct 2026 08:54:31
Injury history or not ANY player can sign an extension or new contract and be gubbed shortly after!
Just because he has had an injury spell does not mean he will be forever be injured! He could go on to be relatively injury free!
If he continues to deliver you give him a contract. We wouldn't have any players if we were to be scared of what might happen.
Weak thinking delivers weak results.
He would fetch between Β£5 n Β£10m for me on a good contract if a club came in.
But why are we all so fricken desperate to keep selling our better players??
It's not a computer game! We will win nothing without stability and a core season after season.
The owners know this ( thank God ) and will not sell if it's going to weaken the team.
Some of you need to get on board with it.
15 Oct 2026 10:56:29
We go on about who's the best rb in our league Sterling or Johnston, Johnston has missed more than double Sterling's games through injury.
15 Oct 2026 11:02:58
Jasp, Barron has been on the bench for Middlesbrough last couple of games, they are flying high, they also have a very good squad, I mentioned nothing about his fee, only thing I have said on Barron, I'd rather have him in our squad over Devlin.
15 Oct 2026 11:29:07
Gdog best post on the thread well said mate. It's infuriating reading here at times we want to start acting like a club that wins things not a club like Brighton that are solely made to make profit.
15 Oct 2026 11:44:48
Correct Wishy, I'm not wanting anyone sold mate, Souttar and McCausland yes, but why try and dismantle a good squad, glad our owners won't be thinking like some fans do.
16 Oct 2026 18:37:14
Offering new contracts to players is about protecting your investment. We've obviously invested a lot into getting Sterling back fit again we are starting to see the fruits of the labour pay off.
Don't know why we are still talking/debating about selling one of our best defenders. Hope he goes onto to lift the title this season he's been through a lot and looks like he's enjoying his football now.
12 Oct 2026 12:02:59
I was just reading that Connor Barron hadn't even made he's debut for Boro yet, that's pretty bad, and I hope there's a financial penalty for Boro the same as wef have gotten with likes or worral and others.
We need to recall him in January and get him a loan in Italy as that's where he has interest and u think he'd suit that league a lot, actually.
12 Oct 2026 12:23:09
Strange, you'd think he'd have got some minutes, maybe the manager doesn't rate him or the loan is just not working out.
12 Oct 2026 12:31:22
Just had a look stevie, he's not even making some of the matchday squads apparently π€.
12 Oct 2026 12:53:01
If he had interest from Italy why did he only get a last day loan to Boro' in the first place .Personally I think we should have kept him but it was obvious that once Raskin was staying he had to go and went to the only decent loan on offer.
He joined very late so he wouldn't have been in Boros plans , they have started well so now he'll need to work for his chance and grab it when it comes.
12 Oct 2026 13:47:16
Yeah lads it looks like it's not been a manager signing doesn't it.
I'd have liked him to stay as well but when we see how little time Drago is getting and we signed devlin he has to go. Personally I'd rather have moved on Chucky n kept Barron but there was a lot of talk last season Barron wanted a move for game time.
12 Oct 2026 14:29:15
Barron never really had a pre season.
12 Oct 2026 15:37:45
Bring him back in January loan him to a SPFL team if possible.
12 Oct 2026 16:00:51
Rfc would be a good shout mate , he could strengthen another team for games v that mob.
12 Oct 2026 16:04:35
If Raskin goes in January i think we will keep him until end of season.
12 Oct 2026 16:52:48
Stevie., Barron can only play competitive for two teams in a season. So we need to keep an eye on that.
12 Oct 2026 17:49:26
Cameron is doing well at Dundee United , still wonder why the manager didn't fancy him .I'm not saying it was wrong to let him go , I just wonder why .
12 Oct 2026 18:02:43
Wsl I like Cameron amd feel he offers a lot as a squad player. Again for me , more than chuckwuani.
John has he played for us this season mate?
12 Oct 2026 18:12:30
Would much prefer Barron over devlin.
12 Oct 2026 18:28:45
Stevie g outrageous take re Cameron to chuki.
12 Oct 2026 19:36:22
Sam I don't rate Chucky.
12 Oct 2026 21:05:51
He's a great player he's just unfortunate he's not been allowed to play his preferred role and is now having to get ahead of a great midfield.
12 Oct 2026 19:45:21
I respect your opinion, Stevie.
I said that he was the one I wanted least from the 3 Scandinavian midfielders linked at the time.
But I do believe Chukwuani to be a far superior player to both Lyall Cameron and Connor Barron.
I do think however that he is highly ineffective in a midfield 2.
12 Oct 2026 20:44:39
The Barron transfer has the feeling of a signing made without the managers knowledge.
12 Oct 2026 21:26:02
Sam no worries mate, what is his preferred role in your opinion mate?
NATO I've yet to see him have a great game for us. I see him as going to be another Diomande really.
Hopefully I'm proven wrong.
12 Oct 2026 21:59:50
You may be correct Stevie although I really liked Diomande.
I would say that he would be best on the right side of a midfield 3.
12 Oct 2026 23:53:57
I really do wish we played with the 3 mf mate as I think it's just a better set up , if we're used to it all the time then come Europe it's easier to play with.
Just my preference is always a 433
Do t gwt me weong McInnes has us doing the job and sometimes playing good football.
I noticed at the weekend JHD wasn't in the squad for hull. I checked the injury list and he's not injured.
I wonder if we may go back for him in the future.
NATO do u have any info on what's happening with him down there mate?
13 Oct 2026 08:40:48
Stevie from what I have been told it is purely Hull's way of gently integrating him into the team.
The step up in league is very physically demanding and owing to his age Hull city are wanting to develop him at a slower pace.
It may be similar to what Rangers are doing with Dragojevic.
13 Oct 2026 09:37:44
My take on the Barron situation is that professional football managers clearly do not rate him as highly as some of us punters on here. He is the type of player that supporters take to as he does a lot of running about to break up play, but he rarely plays a killer pass, never scores and generally can get left behind as we move forward.
Now personally, I don't mind him but he would never be a first pick for me.
13 Oct 2026 10:55:48
DTB, what is that saying about Clement and Rohl, they not professional managers? Barron never had a full pre season and Middlesbrough are going well, they signed a young American for a good fee and he's never played, Barron will get games as the season goes.
13 Oct 2026 13:31:17
Barron was playing really well under Rohl until his unfortunate injury. In fact his form at the time brought him right into the Scotland squad. Connor is a much better player than given credit for by a lot of posters on here.
13 Oct 2026 13:34:46
Barron certainly hasn't been missed at Rangers.
13 Oct 2026 13:56:34
NATO cheers mate, he's maybe been playin pl2 then , maybe it's a good idea who am I to judge.
NATO what is your opinion of JHD mate?
U prob ably read how highly I rate him.
13 Oct 2026 14:35:32
Unfortunately we need better than Barron I really like him would be a good back up midfielder and perfect for games where we need to break up play.
13 Oct 2026 14:40:38
Stevie box to box 3 man midfield playing on the right hand side think
You'd see a player very similar to kamara.
13 Oct 2026 14:43:26
So basically My Star, your thinking is gospel and nobody else can have an opinion? However, in response to your moronic comment, neither of the professional managers wanted to take Barron at their new clubs when he was available, so that might point you in the right direction.
13 Oct 2026 14:58:08
Agreed MPH π.
13 Oct 2026 14:52:43
I rate him as a special talent Stevie.
I was outspoken of my desire for us to progress interest in him.
He has a very bright future.
13 Oct 2026 15:12:31
DTB, But didn't you say no professional football manager rates him, which is utter s, He was always in Rohl side before he got injured, you're just making stuff up man.
What has anyone's opinions got to do with you making stuff up?
13 Oct 2026 15:13:50
NATO he certainly is that mate.
One of the best young mf players I've ever seen. he's outstanding.
13 Oct 2026 15:18:54
Always in Clement side as well.
13 Oct 2026 15:27:49
DTB, Because Rohl or Clement never took him to the club they're managing now means they never rated him, so going by that they never rated any Rangers player then.π.
13 Oct 2026 15:33:23
Were all the Rangers players available for loan and didn't make a move till the last day of the transfer window? Again, mindless drivel.
13 Oct 2026 16:36:33
See if they never rated Barron why have him constantly in side, yes mindless drivel.
13 Oct 2026 16:57:32
DTB, One hundred percent correct, mindless drivel from yourself. π€ͺ.
13 Oct 2026 17:18:11
Definitely Stevie although I was disappointed he went to England.
For his development I feel he would have been better going to Portugal or Germany.
I would have preferred Rangers but I think he has the possibility of going in the same trajectory as Hugo Larsson and Victor Froholdt.
13 Oct 2026 19:40:24
Dado selling Raskin and replacing him with Barron would be the mistake of the century.
13 Oct 2026 20:06:08
NATO Germany wouldve beem best for him.
Young players go to Germany and get a chance to really develop.
Would be great if Rangers could link up with a German club of some sort and send out best youth players over on loan.
14 Oct 2026 14:12:07
As a Boro fan who watches their games when the famous aren't playing.
Boro have a decent midfield already who are playing really well together. It's not going to be easy to fit him in.
It's a similar situation to us right now. Neil and Raskin are playing and we are winning. Deek doesn't want to change a winning formula and neither does Hellberg want to change theirs. He gave a good interview in one of the boro news outlets. Barron is training really hard, integrated really well and will get a chance.
11 Oct 2026 13:54:40
Hope everyone is well.
Villa aren't interested in Raskin. I spent some time with their Directors yesterday and took in the Brentford game. I asked specifically. One said he wasn't good enough and wouldn't challenge anyone they have. They haven't made contact with us about him at any point.
11 Oct 2026 14:03:40
Good info mate would say that villa wouldn't suit Raskin and probably Raskin wouldn't suit villa. i'd be really surprised if he's with us in January though. It ll be Morelos mk2.
11 Oct 2026 14:06:17
Ibrox4Me, i'm hearing everton interested in Dujon Sterling as well as derby county, norwich city and wrexham π€Also brentford and sunderland had their representatives at Ibrox yesterday watching makhanya π€.
11 Oct 2026 14:19:14
Cheers Ibrox, I really never thought Villa would be interested in Raskin.
11 Oct 2026 15:15:14
I think Raskin is absolutely good enough to play for villa. He's a very good player.
Makhanya won't be here long I only hope we can keep him 1 more season for a shot at Europe.
11 Oct 2026 14:01:00
Nice to hear from you Ibrox4me hope you are well.
I thought the most interest in Raskin was from the French league.
Lens and Marseille.
11 Oct 2026 15:50:36
Raskin is happy at Rangers and does not want a move at the moment. Maybe he thinks and hopes for a title medal.
11 Oct 2026 16:51:17
Baxter he wants a move but happy to be here playing.
11 Oct 2026 17:22:57
Ibrox good info, no where near that level, same re Sterling, would probably get a game at Championship level.
11 Oct 2026 17:38:02
Ibrox 4 me u picking up two very significant OOC players being secured in January, both will then join is 1/7.
11 Oct 2026 17:38:22
Raskin showed at the World Cup how well he can perform under the elite pressure.
Put him in a team with better players and he in turn becomes a better player.
11 Oct 2026 17:56:50
Thanks NATO, enjoying your posts.
John, info for me has been light. Did hear rumblings of the boy Widdell. Keeping my head down and just glad we've turned a corner. Hope you, and all posters/readers are keeping well.
11 Oct 2026 19:09:32
Technically we should have been away yesterday going by last season when we played Killie at Ibrox in our first round of matches.
11 Oct 2026 19:12:22
Like i said in a post yesterday Stevie G π€When makhanya eventually does leave Rangers, it will be similar to when van dijk left that lot and went to a stepping stone club in southampton,
before signing for Liverpool π€Now with brenford and sunderland having their scouts allegedly watching makhanya yesterday, i believe the same path will unfold regarding makhanya, because i believe he'll go to a good club but a stepping stone club like a brentford or a sunderland, before eventually going to an even bigger club if as i suspect he will prove he has the ability to be like he is for us and play very well with his stepping stone club π€π¬π§.
11 Oct 2026 19:19:56
Definetely coops, if we could keep him next season and get to European groups then that will add significant value to his fee.
It will be wise to get 20% sell on when he moves as I expect him to go for the prices the top cb's are going for these days.
11 Oct 2026 19:44:23
Sws, he wasn't at his best yesterday, could be a bonus mate.
11 Oct 2026 19:48:29
The way we go overboard on our players is probably worse than how quick we are to turn on them.
11 Oct 2026 19:55:39
Glad to be posting Ibrox4me.
Rangers not been mentioned much in regards to players that i have heard.
Widdell and Hampus Skoglund the only ones i am aware of.
11 Oct 2026 20:06:08
I don't know whether Villa are interested in Raskin or not but he obviously isn't watching his own team much if he thinks Raskin isn't better than some of the players they've got . Jeez they have even given Lindelof a game after he was dumped by a poor Man United team .
The arrogance surrounding some of these over paid players in the EPL is staggering. The teams get paid ever increasing amounts of TV money and the entertainment value of their football just drops year on year .
11 Oct 2026 20:33:50
I'm with EHL I think that would be the same for performances I'm worried we're not quite as good as some think. We've got a long way to go. Hope I'm wrong and we win the league at a canter.
11 Oct 2026 21:10:24
Rangers56.1 and EHL, I'm with you guys, we have had a couple of very good wins against Celtic and suddenly, we have turned into possible Champions and everything is rosy, However, we still have issues, a goal of Naderis nose, he knew nothing about, and possible hand ball for Kelseys, that together with Killie missing at least 3 very good chances, a win is a win, but we need to go on a 6, 7, 8 win streak for me to accept, we have got rid of early season hiccups!!
11 Oct 2026 21:16:25
Are we not on something like 7 wins in a row just now?
11 Oct 2026 21:46:15
Athole I thought it was 11.
11 Oct 2026 23:53:45
Bar 6 7 8 be 8 against Dundee. Mate.
12 Oct 2026 06:41:11
Thanks guys, was meaning from now till after next International break, would be a big marker.
As I say though, a wins a win, but it's better to win well, for my nerves lol!
12 Oct 2026 08:22:47
John, a wee question if you don't mind mate π€Do you think/rate Dujon Sterling a better right back than alistair Johnstonπ€.
12 Oct 2026 09:51:36
If we were to sell makhanya in january how much we have to spend to replace him and hard to find a suitable replacement.
If Sterling was to be sold in january would be a bigger blow as would leave us with mcrorrie
and what sort of figure could we expect for Sterling.
Raskin would appear clubs have decided to wait it out as seems no one wants to pay over 15 mill.
12 Oct 2026 12:11:45
I believe Makhanya replacement would likely be the lad Widdel, I'm pretty sure that's the club's plan.
12 Oct 2026 13:18:26
Widdell is a club target, will replace John Souttar in the squad.
Will compete with Fernandez, Makhanya for a place in starting 11.
The club certainly would not have planned for a summer target to be the replacement for another summer signing.
12 Oct 2026 13:49:00
NATO, I know u rate widdel. I've just read some bad reports on him, gives me Bert Konterman vibes, but I've not watched him yet.
12 Oct 2026 15:20:31
I don't know what reports you have been reading my friend but I have found Casper to be an impressive individual.
I have also spoken about Filip Beckmann as a possible squad player.
Left footed centre back.
12 Oct 2026 16:02:53
NATO I don't know this other lad but I'll give him a wee look up cheers π
The report on widdel was regarding a game his team loat 5-3 or something like that and he was at fault for 4 of the goals.
Game from last season mate and report was in the summer when we were in for him.
That's as much info as I can give on that mate sorry.
12 Oct 2026 19:09:54
My understanding is that Aston Villa definitely remain interested in Raskin and a potential January bid. Sounds like negotiation and expectation management has begun.
12 Oct 2026 19:20:39
I would read into that being a poor game. Unfortunately as the standout player for his club bad games will get highlighted a lot more.
12 Oct 2026 19:12:43
I have to disagree, John as Raskin has been playing against the best players in the world all summer, even just last week. He's a lot better that people think i'm sure the Belgium manager knows what he's talking about.
Aston Villa director obviously is stuck up if he thinks Raskin isn't good enough. I would say he's better option than McGinn and better that Ross Barkley who are well past it now.
12 Oct 2026 19:28:25
John, I'm picking up on the same on my end.
My Intel suggests there Exfiltration of more 4 assets.
1 maybe 2 in January situation depending.
Steganography being made for next summer.
2 high profile
1 very experienced (35year+)
1 youth prospect (Top 10 elite youth academy).
13 Oct 2026 14:07:56
I wonder who the very experienced 35 year old plus would be π€.
13 Oct 2026 14:37:07
Kenny McLean.
13 Oct 2026 15:15:09
I'm thinking it might be a centre back.
I do not think we'll keep Godfrey and I don't think he'll want to stay anyway.