27 May 2026 12:42:09
I am hearing that Elliot Watt is next π
27 May 2026 13:37:22
Would be a great signing.
(Trying not to get my hopes up again for another season lol).
27 May 2026 13:42:15
I'd be happy with that. Certainly looked good against us.
27 May 2026 13:53:50
I'm not 100% convinced on this one tbh. He played well this season in that system, but as far as I can see was a bit of a stand out season for him. Hopefully I'm proven wrong if we do sign him.
27 May 2026 14:12:03
Talented player, no doubt about that.
27 May 2026 14:31:08
Bee, I agree. He hasn't played at any level or done anything of note until last season with Well. He hasn't played at a higher level down south than League 1, and spent most of that on loan to other clubs. If he comes and does well, I would, of course, be happy, but unconvinced that would be the case.
27 May 2026 15:10:33
Exactly my thinking, Angus. Sometimes that happens, however, and careers can change for the better quickly.
27 May 2026 15:26:45
Watt has clearly improved, not a new thing either.
27 May 2026 15:31:26
Rangers have lacked a true playmaker in midfield since Davis retired.
Someone who:
- controls rhythm
- receives under pressure
- dictates build-up
- progresses play consistently
- keeps games calm
Watt profiles extremely highly in all of those areas.
27 May 2026 15:32:03
He stood out for St Johnstone the second half of season 24/25.
27 May 2026 15:38:45
Star, he wasn't improved at St Johnstone on loan (played 3 and then on bench for 5), so it is a new thing just at Motherwell. Not convinced, as I say, he just didn't strike lucky finding a style at Well which suited him last season.
27 May 2026 16:06:02
Angus, he's a good 6, mate, we've seen it against us, I'm not looking for him being our first choice, but happy with him being one of ours.
27 May 2026 16:16:17
I'm glad I'm not the only who thinks that Watt is one we should miss. He is a good player for Motherwell, but I don't think he hits the same levels in a Rangers jersey or is better than what we've currently got. If anyone, I'd be chasing after Just. Any game you watched, he was running by 3/4 players, including against us and Celtic.
27 May 2026 16:55:16
Star, I don't want good, though I want exceptional. I do want players to come and be first team, even if they are just starting as back up. I don't see him being that player.
He looked good in a Motherwell team who over performed last season. He looked poor and was dropped after 3 appearances in a St Johnstone strip.
I think he looked good against us, as we were so poorly conditioned, he had lots of room to play in.
Just my opinion. If anyone, then Longelo might be the player from Well I would choose. Covers LB and LWB and will improve. Not sure Watt will.
27 May 2026 16:54:58
Angus, exceptional is pushing it, mate, we'll never sign exceptional players, same, I won't 2 players fighting it out for the first team.
27 May 2026 17:17:36
Want, even, sometimes I will read my post back. π
27 May 2026 17:38:46
Whoa Angus, what's happening as this is the 2nd time I've agreed with you recently. lol
But 100% Watt doesn't excite me. Was mainly a league 2 player who got a move up to league 1 and was them bombed out as not good enough to St Johnstone then Motherwell, so as you say was it striking it lucky and anyone could look good against us imo.
27 May 2026 18:02:34
Bbj, it's the third, actually. My wife is keeping a tally, as even she is surprised. π
If he comes, I hope it wasn't a one off and he continues to improve. Just think he is a bit of a come down from Dahl, Anderson and a few of the others. Possibly just a bit reluctant to see us not able to fight for players in that market anymore.
27 May 2026 18:10:21
Oh wow it's three. God, my memory is starting to go lol.
I will make a concerted effort to try and disagree with you so we don't upset the balance haha.
I'm the same tbh, after hearing some of those names and now it's Watt is all we need, just really leaves me fearing where we are headed. Hopefully, if he comes, we have another lined up too and he is a squad player.