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29 Aug 2026 04:04:01
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28 Aug 2026 22:40:08
Sercan Dikme saying we are in negotiations for Cerny. Guy seems to have many followers



28 Aug 2026 23:01:40
Good news.



28 Aug 2026 23:16:21
Yep, am sure Cerny wants to give up EL football and starting position at Besiktas plus good wages to come and join Rangers who were dumped out of Europe by 2 awful teams and no European football. Good shout.



28 Aug 2026 23:27:59
Doubted what I heard earlier in the window as one of our best ITK posters was of the opinion that links to this transfer were wide of the mark.

I may be wrong again and just passing on what I heard through someone that may know something. Cerny has never said he wouldn't come back, and contrary to what's been reported in the media.



There may be legs to this one. Be an interesting last week of the window.

Also heard another well documented transfer/transfer saga may well be on track, all going well, with a few outgoing transfers over the next few days.

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29 Aug 2026 00:25:09
Are you self appointing yourself as one of the best ITK posters? Modest.



https://liverpool-rumours.co.uk/uploads/thumb_Ed001.png avatar{Ed001's Note - I read it as he was saying one of the best ITK posters disagreed with him.}



29 Aug 2026 00:32:11
Not what he said, at all. Orange.



29 Aug 2026 00:39:02
Not at all. I always said any rumours I post on here are second hand and rumours/gossip in nature.

The ITK poster I made reference to is one of the best posters on here whom I respect, and his info is always bang on.

Hence my wording "doubted what I heard".

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29 Aug 2026 00:56:38
Orange, he is one of the best posters anyway mate.

And that's not what he said lol.



28 Aug 2026 16:55:08
So as our respected poster EHL has said up to 8 players who were involved last night are having discussions about their futures it's no wonder some appeared to be disinterested and holding back.

Are we being run by amateurs? How can you go into very important qualifier's with the nucleus of a squad that are actively involved in discussions to leave the club within the next week? How far we have fallen, standards need raised from top to bottom!



28 Aug 2026 17:25:22
Should have left Barry Ferguson in charge, at least he would set certain standards that are badly missing at our club currently, and I also guarantee we would still be playing in Europe.



28 Aug 2026 17:27:18
I've watched the highlights 3 times from last night, and it was obvious to the eye there were players there that really didn't want to be there! As I say, get them right to f. Now!!!



28 Aug 2026 17:49:53
McInnes picks the team so blame him.



28 Aug 2026 17:57:55
Disappointing that our 'outgoings' look like happening so late in the window, and how playing some of them clearly affected elements of performance.
It shows again how important it is to get transfer business done quickly to allow integration of new players, whilst selling on those not required.


Sadly I know the world is not so cut and dried, but it does appear our lack of a strong 'core' staying season to season has left us vulnerable every summer and looks like it could derail our season before it begins.



28 Aug 2026 18:02:21
I bet if ya put on the entire under 21 team, we would have gone through. If ya don't want to play for the club, then get tae feck!



28 Aug 2026 18:43:33
Macnaughten - It will be the same as every year, struggling to get rid of players who won't get the same wages we are paying elsewhere. Can see it being a lot of late loans and then welcoming all the dross back next season.



28 Aug 2026 18:54:42
Why would McInnes pick players who don't look like they want to be there? We have near enough bought a full starting 11. If any of them don't look like they want to be there after a few weeks, then the recruitment is even worse than I thought.



28 Aug 2026 19:08:48
Up to 8

Gassama, Barron, Sterling? Fernandez? Miovski? Aasgaard? Surely not Neil if he's just arrived, and then who? Curtis? Chuk? Naderi?



28 Aug 2026 19:28:12
Because he had to play his strongest team from what he had in an attempt to get through.

That's definitely what it felt like to me, that they just didn't want to be there and my intuition was right. Quite happy to pick up their wage each week though.



I really think players have too much power nowadays.

Until they are at a new club they're still employed by Rangers. Surely, giving it their all would go in their favour in getting a move.



28 Aug 2026 20:08:06
Pandur, Makhanya, Penrice, Dragojevic are probably the only ones who looked interested.

Sterling, Fernandez, Neil, Gasama were playing like it was an end of season game.

Naderi was running about like a headless chicken. Yokota ran about til he ran out of steam again.

Of the subs, which was baffling, that came on, Curtis looked the only one interested.

Aasgaard, Barron, Miovski heads have already gone.

The manager shouldn't escape criticism. The team looked clueless and like they didn't know what shape or tactics they were playing.

To be honest, am not convinced that the addition of Kim-Su and Kelsey are going to be enough for McInnes to turn it around.



28 Aug 2026 20:51:14
FoolMonty, how can you say that about Barron last night? He did more running about and put more effort in than the rest of the team put together. Looking at last night's team, he should be the captain because Shankland and Neil were both rank.



28 Aug 2026 21:00:04
Curtis seems to get a pass every game because he is a young player, which is understandable tbf.



28 Aug 2026 21:13:59
Wsl Barron should start Sunday imo. Alongside Raskin if he's still here.



28 Aug 2026 21:32:30
There are certainly discussions involving Barron, Miovski, Aasgaard, Sterling & Gassama. If there are eight, then I don't know the other three.



28 Aug 2026 22:14:05
They were a pub team, make no mistake about it. 11 guys from the Louden could have beaten them.



28 Aug 2026 22:35:19
It's no secret that teams are interested in Barron. He was just as bad as the rest last night. Running about won't cut it, as Big Naderi does the same and gets dogs abuse for it.



28 Aug 2026 22:47:07
Never rated Aasgaard, boys, and absolute imposter, should be ashamed of his Rangers career, useless wee poser.



28 Aug 2026 23:06:14
Back the manager. C'mon, everyone, let's not do this implode repeat implode. Back the manager, show our strength and who we are. WATP.



29 Aug 2026 00:25:38
Blue Yonder, what if he loses to Aberdeen and then both Old Firms?



28 Aug 2026 15:32:30
So we've knocked back the bids for Raskin. England Spain and Italy.

Apparently £8-10m bids. No wonder knocked them back. If his value isn't ket he stays simple as that.



28 Aug 2026 17:06:15
Brilliant, and we didn't play him in last night's game. We are rubbish.



28 Aug 2026 17:06:21
So much for the World Cup adding value.



28 Aug 2026 17:17:38
Then we run the risk of losing him for nothing. Isn't it best to get something for a player who wants to play elsewhere rather than nothing? If he doesn't sign a new contract, if he stays, his value will only decrease.



I get about not undervaluing our players, but we're close to doing the same with him as Morelos and Kent when we could have had
Millions.



28 Aug 2026 17:24:20
We have knocked back bigger offers than that & he wouldn't have been left out of a squad if they weren't close on a fee. It feels like we will use any angle available to lash out at the club. Yes, we are in a real transition period at the moment.

Yes, it hurts. Yes, it's embarrassing. By November we will start to see something that we will start to believe in again. There have been too many false Dons over the years. Hopefully this fix is a permanent one. 🙏



28 Aug 2026 17:27:36
There's been more than one low ball proposal made.

His team have been given a deadline, or he will be staying. If they leave us with no time to replace him, he won't go.



He won't go if the club do not get his valuation.

His team know that valuation, and they know what they are doing.

They are doing the same to us as they did to Liege.

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28 Aug 2026 17:30:39
I'm not expecting a lot more, I suspect we'll negotiate to £12m + 15% sell on. Remember, off that we'll owe his last club £2m.



28 Aug 2026 17:42:20
I'm with you Dado, unfortunately figures like 20-25 mill were always hopeful at best. Think Raskin also gets a chunk of any fee? So we might not make much out of it.



28 Aug 2026 17:42:57
So we're not getting top dollar for a guy with 2yrs left on his contract? We can't surely have the attitude of something's better than nothing. That's ok if he has 6 months left on his contract, but 2yrs!



28 Aug 2026 17:45:02
Raskin is nearly 26, no team who is also a selling team is going to pay 20m plus for him as the whole point in buying these players is to flip them for profit. We had to hope a bigger team wanted him.



28 Aug 2026 17:47:16
Clubs know we need money now. Have always said I don't expect us to get even £10m. I really hope I'll be wrong. Q the Engels money comments, but we'll see soon enough.



28 Aug 2026 17:52:02
Gazza, no one ever came in for Kent cause he was poor for us & the only bids I remember for Morelos were £5 million, which wasn't that much.



28 Aug 2026 18:34:05
The Lille chairman was on Sky Sports saying they had bid 17m for Morelos, DJB, and it was turned down.

And if no bids for Raskin, he plays, especially if it's that low a bid. Now we've lost circa 20m from Europe and he may have made the difference. Absolute madness if he ends up staying.



28 Aug 2026 18:40:43
I get what you're saying, Alloager. Then we run the risk of having an unhappy player on our hands, picking up a wage. It's not an easy situation, but if we get 18 months down the line, and we're getting offered 3, are you going to wish we'd taken the ten? We don't have European money now, so it could make a huge difference.



28 Aug 2026 18:57:09
I know Yateley. Remember all the couple of millions that we were getting every time he breathed on the pitch.



28 Aug 2026 18:58:44
Club obviously have the finances worked out, whereas we are just guessing. So, they turn down an amount knowing we may not get higher, but are happy they can manage without it.

Btw heard Palace made just £15M from winning the conference last season, so prize money isn't that great.

Gate money might be an issue, but that would be around £9M if 50k gates and £180 for 3 home games. So, take the hit this season and improve to be able to compete better next. 🤷



28 Aug 2026 19:07:13
Angus, let's be real, pal, we are in August and you are talking about taking a hit on finances this year, with the hope this squad will be able to compete this year. And you are meaning this squad, otherwise it wouldn't be taking a hit, because if it's not this squad, we would be spending again next year.

Do you actually believe this squad and management can be successful? Genuine question.



28 Aug 2026 20:46:03
I'd rather keep Raskin than take £8m. We will still get £8m next season, probably.
Currently, I think our midfield is mega weak with him not inside. If we do sell him, need to be an experienced no6 who can protect defence a bit, not someone like Neil.



28 Aug 2026 20:54:04
Raskin has two years before he can walk away for nothing. If he helped us win the next two titles, it would be worth it. If he stays, make him captain, because he will be a starter in every game, and it would take the pressure off Shankland.



28 Aug 2026 21:01:51
How can we have knocked back bids, if there weren't any according to McInnes?



28 Aug 2026 21:35:30
Unless they were this afternoon, then I'm told there haven't been any formal offers. There are ongoing discussions with several clubs. Several clubs have balked at our asking price. Club was confident a deal would get done.



28 Aug 2026 21:43:04
Raskin has been a decent servant, but I don't see the star player some others appear to see.

He is a manager's dream in terms of commitment and strength but, at the same time, a manager's nightmare in terms of individual positioning and team shape.

He clearly cares about the club, though he is clear-eyed about what is best for Nico.



If he stays, all good and well, but that should involve an extension of a year on the existing contract.

If he goes, and I for one will wish him well, it will be for £££s, but we need to be prepared for a realistic figure.



28 Aug 2026 22:16:47
A real good post, Gordon. I've never seen it either. Anything over £20m is unbelievable for Rangers and too much for the paying club. Just move him on already - he's part of the culture that needs changed too.



28 Aug 2026 22:45:35
I'd imagine that deadline is pretty soon, AR32, with only a handful of days before the window closes?



28 Aug 2026 22:58:10
Ar32, thanks for that mate.



28 Aug 2026 15:11:08
John yesterday you said we are looking at an additional defender, midfielder and winger with a view to spending another £10m plus is that still potentially happening to your knowledge?



28 Aug 2026 17:08:17
No - unless bids come in for Fernandes or Raskin, value is met, we will not see additions to side based on domestic competition. That said, there is a chance of a loan winger. I've heard the priority is now on clearing the decks and recouping as much as we can from players who are surplus to requirements.



28 Aug 2026 17:15:53
For clarity, the surplus to requirements are:

Soapy
Nsiala

Barron
McCausland
Cameron
Aasgaard
Cifu

Miovski.



28 Aug 2026 17:31:05
I wouldn't be letting Barron go. Pre-injury last season, he was one of the first names on the team sheet, one of the few players who shows a bit of fight in the middle.



28 Aug 2026 17:33:27
So Bear has my source. Interesting.

Goram, my answer is yes at this stage.



28 Aug 2026 17:53:13
How Aasagaard is surplus, I don't understand. Only real midfielder with creativity we have.



28 Aug 2026 18:34:39
John, I don't have 'your source' but from what I have heard there has been a summit meeting re transfers in today and we are not prioritising an additional defender unless we lose one. We have 3 right backs - 2 of whom can cover centre back at domestic level - so we will not pursue an additional centre half unless Fernandes leaves.

In terms of midfield, DMc has really struggled with the recruitment team re bringing in a 'difference maker' - and now we have an imbalance of options.



DJB, Aasgaard is not a McInnes player - he's got no future at Rangers and his value is at a level where we can reinvest.

I am always a cup half full guy, but we have to drastically change the ethos and culture of our club - 15 years of failure - we deserve better.



28 Aug 2026 18:59:28
A summit meeting?? Why the over-exaggerated names for meetings now? Summit. Emergency. Honestly, there is enough drama with this club without dramatising it more.



28 Aug 2026 18:57:44
Cos he rubbish DJB



28 Aug 2026 19:24:50
Cifu is injured and not leaving until at least January.



28 Aug 2026 19:40:47
Aasgaard is far from rubbish. He may not suit the Scottish game or the style of play McInnes wants to implement, but he's not rubbish.



28 Aug 2026 19:43:03
Wow - summit - the definition means highest point, or top, ie the decision makers are meeting. It's not a crisis or panic or emergency - it's a meeting of the top proper who make decisions, with 6 days left in window to agree priorities for what's left of the 2026/27 season.



Be thankful that we actually have an exec that don't stand in the sidelines when we need direction.



28 Aug 2026 20:55:42
Bears, better tell CEO and manager there was a summit today.



28 Aug 2026 20:58:09
Aasgaard is a lazy show pony and should have been one of the first out the door. I would rather have Todd Cantwell than this passenger.



28 Aug 2026 22:21:40
Aasgaard is supposed to be our Nygren and he couldn't lace his boots. He's not a difference maker. You could count on 1 hand the amount of times he's made a difference. Sell.

If there's a slight chance at getting Ferguson, get him.

For context, I don't think we have a single good centre midfielder at the club who's capable of doing what we need, so I've no idea what the transfer strategy has been there.

We're in for a long hard season.



28 Aug 2026 23:02:01
Asgard isn't very creative for a creative.
Mf is he? 😂

He's bloody hopeless.



28 Aug 2026 12:23:23
Ibrox noise reporting an emergency meeting has been called for today, not sure but think some on here said that they talk a load of the brown stuff on that page.

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28 Aug 2026 13:22:21
Sorry mate, I stopped reading when you said Ibrox Noise.



28 Aug 2026 14:17:01
If Ibrox Noise have said that, Me2, you can assume that's not happening, as they get nothing correct. 🤔



28 Aug 2026 14:20:00
The question needs to be asked, what would this emergency meeting actually be discussing? If we bin another manager this quickly, there is no adequate manager in world football going to touch the job. We have no option but to give this manager time to sort out the mess we are currently in.



28 Aug 2026 14:25:04
Nothing at moment.

Sunday is must win or the talk is he's done.
What a mess.



28 Aug 2026 14:27:41
Regardless, the manager needs to go. Celtic identified their management issue with Wilfred Clancy and quickly moved and replaced him.



28 Aug 2026 14:28:14
Same as meeting two weeks ago not happening.

Kevin Kelsey deal complete 9 million plus add ons and sell on.

We have received further enquiry for Neil.



28 Aug 2026 14:40:58
Thanks John, we must sell Dan Neil, it's basically free money for someone who just isn't good enough!



28 Aug 2026 14:43:04
Bel, it worked for Celtic cause they had a settled team when O'Neill came in, didn't work for us when we sacked Gio, didn't work for us when we sacked Beale, didn't work for us when we sacked Clement, didn't work for us when we sacked Martin.

Eventually we are going to have to stick with someone.



28 Aug 2026 14:48:05
Pish, Neil isn't good enough, happens far too regularly, players not good enough without hardly kicking a ball, we've not seen how good he can be.



28 Aug 2026 14:50:04
If Neil doesn't want to be at Rangers, get him gone. Useless player anyhow.



28 Aug 2026 14:57:13
John, do you think if the club's value is met for Dan Neil he will go? Just like every other one that doesn't fit into McInnes' plans.



28 Aug 2026 14:58:24
The volume of posters saying Neil isn't good enough. Type of fan that is driving the issue. How can we possibly know after so little time who's good enough? We'd drive Mbappe out the door with the views we've got. Regardless, John has already stated the player hasn't settled. That's the reason he's muted for a move.



28 Aug 2026 15:00:43
Sacking managers continually will never solve our issues. If Neill doesn't want to be at the club, move him on, but this rinse & repeat of sacking managers has to end. We have spent big money on players and the manager needs to be given time to build the team.

I for one am confident that Derek will come good, and just as an aside to Sunshine Supporter, feel free to screenshot this post and throw it back at me if it gets worse.



28 Aug 2026 15:05:24
Cheers John.



28 Aug 2026 15:05:38
He's absolutely rank rotten.



28 Aug 2026 15:07:20
Sollo, that's been our problem for years now, does my head right in.



28 Aug 2026 15:18:09
These English stats find it difficult to play for Rangers. They may think they will stroll it. Rothwell same. Barton same. Not bad players but not good enough.



28 Aug 2026 15:28:17
I would be surprised if there aren't a number of meetings following on from what was a disastrous result and performance.

However, labelling them 'emergency' meetings is just typical click bait reporting.



28 Aug 2026 15:30:23
My Star, you're one of the 2 that criticised me for saying he was dog meat. It seems that only you and the other poster are the ones standing by Neil. He's being called out everywhere, left, right and centre, mate. I enjoy your posts and obviously wanting to back players, but he's been found out far too quick, by almost everyone.



Not a cheeky post, like I said I admire you and your backing of players and the club. But Neil's another Rothwell and the fact he wants away already says enough about his character and ambition. Not fit for a Rangers jersey if it's that heavy!



28 Aug 2026 15:31:50
Let Neil go, he isn't going to be able to justify his wages at us. Yes, it's an early call, but I would make it if the option is there and we can get a more suitable player in.



28 Aug 2026 15:33:07
Likely be meet Msg regarding the budget adjustments.



28 Aug 2026 15:42:30
Should have signed the boy Watt instead.
If we get £3-4m for Neil, laugh all the way to the bank and reinvest it in someone who's a bit more mobile.



28 Aug 2026 15:47:25
Only one person knows if he's showing signs of being good enough and that's the manager who sees him every day in training!



28 Aug 2026 15:55:25
Maybe there should be a meeting about how we can progress as a club. Hearts will overtake us a big club in the next decade if we keep thinking the problem is only the manager.



28 Aug 2026 16:00:35
If we've not seen how good the player can be, is that not still the player's fault?



28 Aug 2026 16:01:27
Also, just go read what Ipswich and Sunderland fans have said about Dan Neil and you will see its pretty similar to what some are saying about him already at Rangers.



28 Aug 2026 16:01:58
Also, if he wants out already tells you he's not up for the fight.



28 Aug 2026 16:02:41
We need a period of stability and consistency, Rangers. There has been so much upheaval, change, lurching from one crisis to another. 6 permanent managerial appointments and as many interim managers in the last 5 years. We need to have a period of stability and calm.
I wasn't for McInnes's appointment, I'm still of the opinion he's limited in how far he can take the club, but he's here and I'll support him while he's in the post.

I genuinely believe the problems we face go far deeper than just the manager. We need to give new CEO Jim Gillespie time to evaluate and make the changes he feels are needed to bring success back to our club.



28 Aug 2026 16:09:14
Ipswich fans said he was awful. Poor loan spell with them.



28 Aug 2026 16:21:46
I have a chuckle when people say he's great in training or the manager sees him every day in training. Nobody cares about what someone looks like in training if they can't do it in a game.

Obv, basic professionalism etc matters, but many a player is epic on the training pitch and can't cut it on a matchday. And, vice versa, a bad trainer but epic player.



28 Aug 2026 16:30:29
Is the Emergency Meeting not more likely to be about a response to the Stadium closure, after all, the board said that they would not stand by and let our clubs and fans take all the blame.

As for Dan Neil, if he wants out, then we should get rid of him and that goes for anybody else who is not totally committed, but if not, I would give him a bit more time.

I actually think he started the game well last night, but then seemed to think he had to drop between the centre backs. He is not helped by Chukwuanis role as a second striker emptying the midfield.



28 Aug 2026 16:32:10
Weneedahero, just because a player wants out isn't always an indicator that he's thrown the towel in. Not a fair assumption, I don't think.



28 Aug 2026 16:43:28
Young Blue, yes it is if he only signed ten minutes ago. I don't believe he's wanting to leave tho.



28 Aug 2026 16:46:59
I just know the player I've seen hundreds of times for Sunderland can play.



28 Aug 2026 16:51:06
Anyone watching game would not know who the manager was. McInnes, Martin Clements' the same rubbish for the last three managers, so is it the manager's fault if players all run about ball watching. Are 5- 10 yards off off the opposition, then do a wee dance in front of the man with the ball instead of tackling him.



28 Aug 2026 16:52:02
Plenty of players were terrible trainers, but come game day were unplayable.



28 Aug 2026 16:53:29
There is no way he's being sold already. That kind of thing rarely happens. He's come in, accepted the captaincy responsibility and all that brings, so now has to get on with it.

And yes, fans have been quick to judge based on what they've seen so far, but how many have actually turned out to be better than we thought in recent years, or left and we wished they hadn't because they went on to better?



28 Aug 2026 16:54:13
My Star, I trust your judgment, mate. Maybe just a case of another player from down south coming up here and not hacking it. I will say, I find it bizarre that there's talk of him leaving so quickly, no matter my opinion of him, that is very very strange.

CJ Novo touched on players we are signing that have been on the club's radar for a while, some even a year. Is Dan Neil a case of a player Martin wanted? McInnes didn't, and that's why he's getting sold? Who knows. There's a good way, a bad way, and the Rangers way. 🤦🏻‍♂️



28 Aug 2026 16:46:09
Loven, he's hardly kicked a ball, and is a very good footballer, patience is required, but that never happens with Rangers fans, a massive part of our problem.
How do we know Niel wants out anyway? opinion has seemingly turned into facts.



28 Aug 2026 17:22:11
The Neil one baffles me. I clearly have no info, and have no idea what's going on behind closed doors.

However, there was a lot of drama around the way he was signed, when it all looked dead and buried.

He hasn't been here long at all, and I can't understand why a player would come if they didn't want to be here. Which leaves me thinking something must've drastically changed.

It's not a good look though.



28 Aug 2026 17:35:58
Sco, we value him at seven million. Offers around four million.



28 Aug 2026 17:41:04
Maybe certain players are not suited to the hustle of Scottish football. In England, they get time on the ball to play. Also, a lot of teams play a low block against us, so a different style again.
If he does stay, maybe once he's up to speed and settled on our style he will become the player that Sunderland fans rave about.



28 Aug 2026 17:44:20
Another 'must win'!!
How many is that this season already???



28 Aug 2026 21:00:46
Stevie's budget is planned before season starts, not a knee jerk to a defeat.

Rangers have consistently explained, when setting an annual budget, they do not count projected income from Europe.



28 Aug 2026 22:24:42
£7m for Neil - f*** me. I'd just cut the experiment short and let him go as surplus. The need height and power in central midfield. I don't mean like Chukwuani - another I'd let go - I mean like Ferguson.



28 Aug 2026 11:11:15
So European football is not happening this year. anyone know what's happening with transfers? In and out? Kelsy waiting on a visa i know that much but are the board going to back McInnes still?



28 Aug 2026 11:52:19
Got to imagine this alters plans.

Less games, and less of a selling point for some players potentially coming to the club as they may want some form of European competition.



28 Aug 2026 11:57:19
It's not about backing McInnes. These players would be getting signed no matter who the manager is, that's part of the reason why McInnes isn't going to work in this set up. He is an 'old school' manager who wants to control the team set up and therefore bring in players to play a certain way, the way he wants a team to play. We as a club aren't really operating like that.

We are wanting to bring in players who are identified as having certain qualities and are also likely to develop in order to increase in value. There is nothing wrong with this approach, lots of clubs are now operating like this and being successful (teams like Brighton for one). But what it requires is a more 'flexible' 'First team Coach' who can work with a group of players and mould them into a team utilising tactics and formations that best suit the types of qualities the players that are brought in actually have. I don't believe McInnes has a clue how to do this.

He virtually said it last night. He doesn't know what type of team we are. Possession based, counter attacking, direct 🤷. He is struggling to work out how to utilise the players at his disposal because he is more used to a rigid style that he's probably always used (during his spells at Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and Hearts). This is also shown by the constant changes in tactics, set up, and constant half time subs. He has no clue how to use the players he has, and the players realise this and are likely losing all confidence in him.

You could blame this on recruitment, but it's the way a lot of clubs now operate. What it requires is an intelligent, flexible coach to work with a group such as this, utilise their attributes in a way that suits the majority of the players, decide on a specific style, and work hard to implement that style, whilst improving any weaknesses the players have. I don't think McInnes can do this.



28 Aug 2026 12:11:25
The only 'qualities' that these players all have in common are that they brick it when there is any sort of pressure on them. The place is toxic right now, and it's only going to end one way for McInnes, sadly.



28 Aug 2026 12:15:58
Gers78, I fear you are spot on. While the first half was extremely poor, the side still had a shape and general system of play, however making 3 subs at ht when 1-0 up in tie seemed senseless and, worse, there was no evidence as to what we sought to achieve by changing shape and personnel.

What descended from there was a cycle of confusion and actually hard to explain - 4-2-3-1 at 45 mins led to 4-4-2, 3-5-2, 3-4-3 variation in remainder of the match - that's on McInnes - he knows the players and it's his job to find a system which gets you through a tie which tbf was not a tricky or challenging ask.

I do feel DMc also has very little to fall back on in his coaching staff - who is there to council him or see a bigger picture tactically - Akin to Mick Beale under Gerrard etc.

One thing that I can't lay at the feet of this manager or a number who have gone before is why do we seem to have just 2 gears that we play in? If it's about individuals then we have clearly had the opportunity to recycle players, but the ones who come in appear to adopt the same approach and culture - it really doesn't add up, and I can't understand why it persists.

#scunnered.



28 Aug 2026 12:16:46
imo it means going on to secondary targets ie, instead of Dubbery we are to go for the Colombian lad in Poland as he's a third of the price. Outgoings are also going to be sold under value, just my opinion btw.



28 Aug 2026 12:21:13
Be left with a 20mill hole in finances.



28 Aug 2026 12:52:48
I wouldn't be surprised if Kelsy is now being asked as a loan with an obligation to buy to sidestep another financial outlay.



28 Aug 2026 13:29:00
Gers78, you say the reason it won't work for McInnes is because these players will be brought in no matter who the manager is, and say the same thing works at Brighton. It worked for McInnes last year at Hearts, using the same software as Brighton.

He had to work with players last year that they brought in and did pretty well. The blame here, in my opinion, is the players we have don't have any fight in them.



28 Aug 2026 14:06:47
Rangers Royal, to be honest, McInnes got a bit lucky last year, partly due to how awful we were (once again). The second half of last year, after the Jan window, Hearts struggled and were only still in the race due to how bad us and Celtic were for periods last year.

As a number of pundits stated, they didn't feel Hearts would be too disappointed in losing McInnes because they also felt he wasn't the type of manager to work under the Brighton analytical model, that he wanted more control over the types of players brought in and that he wouldn't be able to continue to work well under their set up. I fear they were correct for the reasons I outlined above.
In all honesty, McInnes has never really done anything to deserve to be Rangers manager.

In all his managerial career he's won 1 cup and 1 promotion. That's in 15 years. He's only ever really taken any team to around the position that realistically they 'should be in'. I've never seen him actually being able to get a team to win a game against an opponent that are fundamentally better than whatever team he was managing at the time.

The only game I can remember this happening was when Aberdeen beat Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park, the game which, by doing so, stopped us coming second (not that I'm saying Celtic laid down or anything!).
He's basically a very average manager with very limited abilities.



28 Aug 2026 14:51:56
I'd cancel transfer now.

We need to decide if it's McInnes or Purdy problem or both, I tend to think Purdy is main issue.

Just going off hints by Souness.

But fast looking like McInnes just as much of a problem.



28 Aug 2026 15:07:02
The players would get signed, it doesn't matter who the manager is??? That in itself self tells you what you need to know. Why is the manager not picking the players he wants to fit his system? Utter shambles.

There you go, Derek, there's a bunch of new players for ya. Do what you can with them. Absolutely reeks of people that haven't got a clue and are just throwing money at it.



28 Aug 2026 09:54:45
Rangers target Amario Cozier-Duberry is expected to sign a new contract with Brighton before going out on loan. Unsure if he is coming to us but would not surprise me if he goes elsewhere after watching us from the start of the season



28 Aug 2026 11:13:04
A loan signing makes sense now we're out of Europe after Kelso, doubt we will sign anyone else permanently.



28 Aug 2026 14:22:43
I would like to say I would do better than most of them but that wouldn't be true and it would be one more crap player in there. 😳





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