21 Aug 2026 18:23:31
Jamie Martin guest on hands across the water 1872 podcast has just said his contacts have told him Raskin in off to Villa for 18-20 mil and we would be looking at Ferguson to replace him. I'd prefer we used that money elsewhere. Ferguson is an amazing player as he's proved in Italy but don't think he adds creativity that we're seriously lacking
21 Aug 2026 18:25:46
If we go for Ferguson then I'm going to be really annoyed. That money is better off being spent on other players. We have a chance to make a decent squad. Don't get me wrong, I like Ferguson, but not for that price.
21 Aug 2026 18:26:43
He should stick to cooking.
Be good if he was right though.
21 Aug 2026 18:34:10
Creativity isn't the main issue in our midfield. Dan Neil showed he's capable of creating a goal on Thursday. Vanja is also the goal threat we have been lacking. We still badly badly need a number 6, someone who can dictate the play. Dan Neil was meant to be that, but to me he looks another 8.
21 Aug 2026 18:37:43
Going for Ferguson does not stop us going for others. If the rumours of further movement are true, then there may be quite a few changes, yet allowing for other players to be brought in to fill other roles.
We know there is only a little time left, but I'm sure the club are aware of who is available and how soon they can make it happen.
21 Aug 2026 18:43:07
Ferguson would be a massive waste of money. I feel 17 million could be far better spent.
21 Aug 2026 18:43:23
If we can get 30+ million for both Raskin and Fernandez that will help massively in the remainder of the transfer window! Hate to say it, but Celtic are looking very good and are due to sign yet another attacking player soon. We desperately need some flair and speed asap.
21 Aug 2026 19:02:32
Given the overhaul that needs done to our squad, I'd much prefer £17 million to be spent on 2/3 quality signings.
21 Aug 2026 19:04:08
If we can get £30-40m from Raskin and Fernandez, then £10m on Ferguson asking wouldn't be too bad, so long as we bring in another CB and two wingers. Still, can't see it happening though.
21 Aug 2026 19:06:11
That lot across the city may have improved middle to front but are still weak defensively.
Lask could have been 2, 3, maybe even 4 up before they scored.
imo they are not that far ahead of us.
Worth remembering, we have a £10m striker and first choice CH and LB missing.
21 Aug 2026 19:06:58
We do need to stop (even for a short time) worrying about what Celtic are doing and concentrate on what is best for Rangers and what we do. Once we get the basics right, then they might have to start working about us.
21 Aug 2026 19:19:46
Totally agree, wishy, I actually think there are huge similarities between Rothwell and Neil, both far better further up the park creating than sitting in the 6 role.
21 Aug 2026 19:25:19
Despite what the Raskin fanboys think, Ferguson is a better player. Raskin hasn't ever been great for us. I find it irrelevant what he does for Belgium. He's been here a long time and never looked quite good enough to be a nailed on starter let alone a player who can take us forward.
21 Aug 2026 19:38:45
You get Ferguson, u have your captain for the next 5-7 years.
21 Aug 2026 19:50:24
Whilst I would love Ferguson coming, I agree the money for him would be much better put into a couple of good central defenders. We are packed in midfield. If Manny goes too, we're looking at maybe 3 CBs, esp with the mystery of Souttar & we're also still looking at wingers who seem to be roughly in the 7-8 mill bracket.
If we offload a few more then a ST too. Still a lot of work before end of the window.
21 Aug 2026 19:58:52
Slim Jim 👀 Where r u? Time for your mantra. 😉
21 Aug 2026 20:10:55
Thought we were done with the Ferguson talk, seriously, isn't what we need & our midfield is already slow in build up play, he'd slow it down even more. If he's as good as people make him out, why is no one else chasing him?
21 Aug 2026 20:13:39
Agree, Angus, it's all we can do.
21 Aug 2026 20:43:12
I'd take Ferguson, captain for next 5-7 years, and it would be funny to see what all the 'Ferguson was never coming' brigade say next.
21 Aug 2026 20:54:51
If the club want to spend their money on Lewis Ferguson, I'm all for that.
It's not like we're going to buy him and that's all.
We're still going to fill the positions we need to fill, so imo, if the club want to make a statement signing to show ambition and intention, then I, for one, say well done to them.
The money we do or don't pay for a player is nothing to do with the fans or the player. It's between the clubs n that's it, let's just appreciate the effort, and he will be the face of the club like his Uncle was and like McGregor and Brown were for Celtic x.
21 Aug 2026 20:55:43
Me too. I think we could build around him, and with the certainty that he'll be here for 5 + years.
21 Aug 2026 21:17:57
17 mill! Put it in the bank till January.
Ferguson, way way overpriced imo!!
21 Aug 2026 21:22:14
Monzo account.