Rangers banter 2

03 Feb 2026
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03 Feb 2026 19:35:44
Worked in Rostock in the 90s, loved the place, gave a couple of German labourers a Rangers top each, maybe it caught on lol.

03 Feb 2026 22:25:03
I am planning to go to Rostock next season to watch them. I hope the game will be against St Pauli.

03 Feb 2026 16:54:26
See someone mention that the new German lad could be a bit like Jelavic and got me thinking who was your favourite out of Jelavic or Prso, tough one for me as I loved them both but Jelavic just shades it for me

03 Feb 2026 17:15:09
For me, Jelavic was also more technical. Prso was brilliant, scared of nothing, and didn't mess about.

03 Feb 2026 17:16:12
Jelavic was a class act, Prso was full of heart and desire.
We really lack the latter, so I'm hoping the big boy is that type.

03 Feb 2026 17:36:46
Imagine a player with big Dado and Jelavic combined, that would have been some player.

03 Feb 2026 17:49:14
I loved both. Prso was a battering ram and used his size to bully defenders. It was great. He would run through brick walls for the team.

03 Feb 2026 18:00:11
Dado with the bandage wrapped around his head brings back happy memories. I was at the game, brilliant. What a beast he was.

03 Feb 2026 18:28:16
If Roger Federer was a footballer, that's what I thought of Jelavic.

03 Feb 2026 19:18:04
Both brilliant for Rangers, but if I had to choose, it would be Prso for me. A machine, muscular and gifted. Loved the guy.

03 Feb 2026 19:32:40
Jelavic's goal against the Tims, where the ball hit the post, then took a big swerve and ended up going in at the other post. Brilliant.

03 Feb 2026 20:28:10
Prso for me all day, lads. He had world class ability.
He was gubbed when we got him, and look how well he done.

03 Feb 2026 20:28:50
Both amazing players. Big Dado stole my heart, though. One of my favorite ever players. Jelavic was a touch of class, though.

03 Feb 2026 20:37:08
Both Prso and Jelavic were fantastic strikers for Rangers. 👌 Prso was so hard and strong, and bullied opposition defenders, and Jelavic was a superb, technical, all-round striker who was a natural one-touch finisher. 👌 So, for me, Jelavic was the more natural finisher of the two. 🤔🇬🇧

03 Feb 2026 21:29:44
Whatsmyname, i made my first post suggesting Vladimir Weiss because i watched the clip of him playing Jelavic through for that goal. Great memory.

03 Feb 2026 16:29:00
If deal is completed it will be a legally binding agreement.

Yes it is a risky strategy but it is seen as less risky than potentially losing the player completely

03 Feb 2026 17:36:57
Certainly wouldn't be the first time we've used this approach.

03 Feb 2026 17:55:43
EHL, if we want the best, I think it is sometimes the only sensible approach to take.

We just need to look at Liverpool with the French defender.

03 Feb 2026 18:21:33
I'm presuming this is regarding Dhal.

03 Feb 2026 18:27:13
Aphe, I don't really see it as being any more risky than an obligation to buy, is it? Only difference is that we don't play him for the 1/2 season he is there. Also, does the season not start until mid March, so are we walking about then until end of May/start June? Yes, a risk, but a calculated one, I think.

03 Feb 2026 18:53:04
I am sure international transfers would have a start date of July 1st, Angus.

But I agree we will have a fully up to speed player who has played competitive football for months at the start of the new season.

03 Feb 2026 19:13:55
Everyone seems to be suggesting there are legs in this, but where exactly are we? And do you guys see us getting any sort of confirmation of a deal for summer?

03 Feb 2026 19:18:56
Is he really that good, Aphe? As Aasgaard or Antman are pretty poor, let's be honest. Antman probably more so.

03 Feb 2026 19:30:03
Paul, you're not getting clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Bayern interested if you don't have something, mate.

03 Feb 2026 19:36:34
Paul, I was wondering when your negativity was going to come in. 😂

What has Aasgaard and Antman got to do with it?

Is it because they happen to be representatives of Scandinavian nations?

Let's not forget that Aasgaard is English but qualifies to represent Norway.

It is not up to me to help you identify good players, although if you think that Antman, especially, is not a quality player, then I am afraid I could never help you.

03 Feb 2026 19:55:23
Paul, worth a look at Davies YouTube video he put up on the other tab. I know highlights reels can be misleading, but at the age of 20, this one lasts a fair bit of time. Worth having a look before you are negative about him.
Rafael Scheidt was Brazilian, but we don't compare him to Neymar just because of his nationality.

03 Feb 2026 20:04:33
Exactly, Angus.

Jack Hamilton is Scottish, doesn't get compared to Allan McGregor.

03 Feb 2026 20:07:09
Coully, unfortunately, I cannot elaborate further than what I have posted today.

Press on my name, and it will allow you to see my recent posts.

Sorry, it's easier than writing another chapter. 😂

03 Feb 2026 21:34:50
Dahl is in the top ten of midfield players in Europe.

03 Feb 2026 21:38:14
John, we have a special talent on our hands.

And someone who is leadership standard also.

03 Feb 2026 21:44:19
I take it you mean young midfielders, John?

03 Feb 2026 16:22:00
Danilo away on loan with option.

03 Feb 2026 16:59:59
It just hasn't worked for Danilo at Rangers for various reasons, and one of the main reasons was stop, start injury issues. ☹️ Although i don't regard Danilo as an out and out central no.9, i do think he's talented and better as a second striker or no.10. 🤔 I wish Danilo all the very best at Nijmegen, and if our game against Dundee is the last we've seen him in a Rangers jersey, at least he scored and goes out on a high.

👍 He was a character at Ibrox, him and his dad, and they will always be welcome back at Rangers anytime. 👍 Good luck, Danilo, and go smash it. 👍

03 Feb 2026 17:16:36
I think people will remember his dad more than him, which is a shame, but best of luck, Dani. I really wish it had worked for you, and i did have high hopes.

03 Feb 2026 17:50:17
Good luck to the boy, hope he smashes it and takes up the option.

03 Feb 2026 18:28:22
Actually think his dad was a distraction, even if an entertaining one at times. I remember his bravery for the header vs St Johnstone. He didn't really recover from that injury, as I think he thought twice before every tackle.

03 Feb 2026 20:36:19
Geesadodo', 'option'! If he plays like he did with us, him & his dad will be back in June, imo!

03 Feb 2026 21:36:20
If Danilo returns, he will simply go on loan again. He knows we no longer want him.

03 Feb 2026 15:48:21
If Naderi starts well and scores, where would that leave 4 goals in 3 years hold up play Chermiti? Would Rohl contemplate selling him? Loan? Would he be surplus because he doesn't score or kept because of his supposedly amazing hold up play which results in 0 goals and 0 assists? I'm led to believe we are looking at a deal for a new striker come summer.

Youseff is here, but is serious underwhelming as is Aasgaard and Antman. I see these three being gone come the start of the new season. Would we miss them? No. Can we get better? Yes.

03 Feb 2026 16:13:54
Danilo to NEC Nijmegen, with option to buy.

03 Feb 2026 16:17:54
Thanks, Whine. I take it you don't rate Chermiti. Do you know if Danny Rohl is planning to play 2 forwards, perhaps move Chermiti to another position? btw he has 4 goals and 2 assists.

Aasgaard was starting to play better before the draw (gasp, horror) at Hibs, and Antman seems to have been injured, or carrying an injury, for the whole time he has been here.

Try supporting our players, who knows, that may inspire them to play better and probably at their best.

If they do go, who will be next on the they aren't good enough list?

03 Feb 2026 16:31:07
Can we just stop with the constant negativity towards certain players & actually get behind the team? Chermiti might not be scoring but, unlike Miovski, who should be out the door first, he's actually trying, does have good hold up play & has all rounder better play (has 2 assists btw). I think he's been playing the wrong position all his career & should be given a shot at 10, as he seems to drop in there a lot, & Naderi upfront.

Asagaard has been getting better & gaining confidence but needs work on his passing, think he'll be a different player next season. Antman has had zero time under Danny Rohl, been out injured, had illness, I think, & is only getting match fitness back. Danny Rohl has improved almost everyone so far.

03 Feb 2026 16:34:28
No doubt he will join the list of flops that are done for after 10 minutes.

03 Feb 2026 16:44:55
Chermiti is clearly a good player. The only question with him is, can he get goals? I do get it's a massive and important question. But, if we want either him or the new boy to score, we need to create chances for them.

MPH put up yesterday only 3 missed big chances. With his limited goals and number of games, that is an indictment on all the players around him.

None of our wide players put crosses in, only Tav of our full backs put crosses in, and our midfield don't assist or shoot remotely enough. Until that happens, I don't see how we can judge his lack of goals.

03 Feb 2026 17:55:38
The guy is allowed his opinion.

Chermiti is a work in progress, but he ain't a goalscorer who will get you more than 20 a season. He has improved, but I thought he would kick on from the Old Firm game, but he hasn't. He doesn't use his size to bully defenders. If someone is willing to buy him, I would sell in summer, along with Miovski, who has only had 2 good seasons his full career.


Angus saying 4 goals and 2 assists doesn't help him much either, especially 2 goals coming in one game.

He will get away with much more with fans because he scored 2 against them. This happens all the time, you see it with fans wanting Katic back.

03 Feb 2026 18:38:31
Storm, he has had his opinion and others are putting forward theirs. However, you only really put forward that argument when the person has the same negative outlook as you.

But, since you want to debate, if Chermiti is a work in progress, how do you know he won't become that striker? It happened a few times when a player wasn't prolific in his first full season in a league, then went on to score lots, Jamie Vardy being the best known example (5 in first season in league), and he didn't do too badly. Not a comparison of players, just of the phenomenon of not scoring early in a career.

And the mention of goals and assists was to counter the OP saying his hold up style meant 0 goals and 0 assists, so I didn't introduce the topic or the argument. I just pointed out he was wrong.

His first season as the main striker in a new club, in a new league, is good enough reason for giving him time imo, and nothing to do with goals against Celtic. He is probably our best option at CF at the moment and is contributing to our good run of form.

Oh, and sorry, just my opinion, which, as you say, we are allowed to have. 😉

03 Feb 2026 19:07:06
A very good footballer, Tommy.

03 Feb 2026 19:16:31
Just as a comparison, Cedric Itten scored 4 goals and had 1 assist in his first 27 games. He was 4th choice striker, cost 2 and a half million quid, and most Rangers fans thought he wasn't up to much.

We have almost identical stats from Chermiti, who cost nearly 10 million, and some on here would have you believe he's good enough to be our first choice striker. As our American owners would say - go figure.

03 Feb 2026 19:20:16
Need to look to sell Chermiti come the summer. Will be a sore one financially, but needs must.

03 Feb 2026 19:24:58
But Chermiti's level as a footballer is far higher than Itten's ever was, Jackboy.

03 Feb 2026 19:45:42
Chermiti should have had two shots on Sunday, but tried passes instead. I want a greedy striker who has the knack of being in the right place at the right time. Hoping the new German boy shows us something early doors, as our league chances just might hang on him, which is unfair, but that's life.

03 Feb 2026 20:01:16
Coopers, so do I, but he will learn, or we will sell. I would rather he got a chance to develop, which is what he was, really, I think. Was Miovski meant to be the first choice number 9, with Danilo possibly? In our first 11 league games, he wasn't in the squad twice and had 258 minutes in the others, so an average of 28 minutes per game.
So he is now having to adapt to being that first choice number 9 in his first full season as a starting CF. Perhaps Naderi can take some of the weight now, as Miovski and Danilo haven't.

03 Feb 2026 20:07:12
For me, you've hit the nail on the button, Jack. Some fans just cannot get over the fee.

However, if you look at it, he was the striker brought in for potential and it was, in reality, always going to take time for him to settle and develop.

Miovski was the proven goalscorer, the experienced pro who knows the league and had been there and done it. He has been a much bigger failure than Chermiti and, in the bargain, put extra pressure on him.

03 Feb 2026 20:07:27
Cooper, it is because he ain't a goalscorer and he never will. You can't teach killer instinct.

03 Feb 2026 20:53:16
Angus, I have just read your Vardy comparisons. The difference was Vardy scored goals before that in other leagues, so it's in no way a good comparison.

03 Feb 2026 20:14:02
Using Itten as a comparison is quite useful, really. In 20/21, when he came to us, he was 24 years old and a full Swiss international. He had 1 year left on his contract as well.
He had played games in 3 seasons beforehand. He scored 19 in 34 league games in 19/20, the year before he came to us, so was already fairly established as a striker.
Price, in effect, is immaterial, as there are many reasons why prices are set. Look at Engels and the 11m Celtic paid for his potential, really, and a few seasons later he is worth more than double that.

Chermiti is 21 and a young physical striker, which teams look for, and was spotted by Portuguese academies and Everton, and his value/price there was high. He had a long-term contract.

In his time with us, 23 games, which was the same as Itten's 1st season with us, he has scored the same number of goals and 1 more assist.

So, some on here would like Chermiti to be given the time to develop to be the player that many football coaches think he could become. Just a young lad who came here for a price he isn't responsible for, and I reckon wasn't meant to become our first choice as early. Giving him that time and support as a club could result in him going for a high transfer fee in the future if he does develop as expected (and Nottingham Forest still have cash 😉).
Not much to ask, and I think Naderi will remove some of the pressure off him now.

03 Feb 2026 20:29:54
Storm, the comparison was to players joining a pro team for the first time and how many they scored in comparison to their second season onwards. You may not be able to follow these nuanced arguments, but they are valid.

Vardy scored goals in non-league clubs, never playing above the 5th tier. He scored 5 goals in his first season as a pro in a league team. He was also 25, so was the age to have played for teams before that.

How about Thierry Henry, who signed for Monaco and scored 3 in his first season, and we all know how that went. Before Monaco, he was in youth football, I believe.

Dennis Bergkamp, 1 goal in season 1; 5 in season 2; and 25 next season.

Gonzalo Higuain, 2 in his first half-season at Real at age 19, and 22 next season.

Many more examples, but I suggest you won't be open to the possibility that a young player can develop and come good with your 'eye' for a footballer. I prefer to give him the time to develop.

Anyway, had enough, as I think others switch off with my replies and the bickering. Don't accept it if you want, but perhaps others with more open minds will find the stats and the possibility eye-opening.

03 Feb 2026 20:52:59
Price is not immaterial. We didn't have to spend 10 million on him, we couldve and should've spent less on someone with a track record. Spending that amount for us means we should be buying the finished article. Mystar, if you think Chermiti is a higher level of striker than a Swiss international, then I'll have some of what you're having, and Itten was mediocre. We didn't spend that money on a guy who can't travel with the ball under control, who barely gets involved, and who hardly ever scores or even has an attempt on target. He would've been a rotten buy at 2 million.

03 Feb 2026 21:24:34
Jackboy, i think you can't spot a talented footballer. Let's see who has a far better career.

03 Feb 2026 22:04:24
Mystar, right back at you. If you think Chermiti is a player, I'd question what you're watching, and I don't care if he has a better career than Itten. You clearly missed my point. I care what Chermiti does for us, up to now very little, and I'd bet a lot of money that that doesn't change.

We'll see, won't we? Although, I get the impression Chermiti could never score again and you'd claim its everyone else's fault and that he's contributing somehow.

If he's so talented, why did Everton get rid? Where was the queue of top teams fighting it out for him?

03 Feb 2026 22:17:25
Jackboy, clearly you just haven't got any clue on talent then. You can't see his ability right in front of you. Fair play, man, I can't even be bothered wasting my time with them that see nothing.

03 Feb 2026 22:25:35
Jackboy, I will answer you. That is your opinion that we should be buying a finished article for that price; I do agree on that, but don't make the decisions.
At the time he was bought, it was said he was one for the future and that if we waited then we would lose out, as we couldn't afford him at all. A bit like was said for Igamane, and how well did that go? Would I have paid the reported 8m + add ons for him? Then probably not.

Before we bought him, Championship clubs were looking to loan him, as is normal for EPL development players. He isn't responsible for his price, and if we sell him now we will make a loss.

If we try to further his development then who knows, he may make us profit like Igamane and like Engels at Celtic. All I ask for is patience in my posts, as many good players in the past were poor before the required development. I think he has improved, but not an expert, so can't see if he will be top notch.

Someone at the club must, though, if bids were true. I can't see the reason to put out false bids if they weren't, but just me, I suppose. No point falling out about it though, as we can't change what has happened, but we can change what will possibly by supporting him. Just a thought, which most won't agree with.

03 Feb 2026 23:31:38
Angus, I support every player in that blue jersey and always will. I would love the boy to be a sensation. However, what we all want is what's best for Rangers, and that's not Youssef Chermiti as our 1st choice striker. Why didn't he develop into anything at Everton? Where, from anything he's done in his career up to now, gives any sort of evidence he'll come good for us? Most fans i know from work, supporters bus, friends think he's utter gash.

He's hit the corner flag with attempts as often as he's scored for us.

Mystar, that's cool, dont bother replying then, as you're the talent oracle, but it is interesting that you waffle about his 'ability' without ever really saying what that ability is, or back it up with numerous examples of that ability in his time with us.

03 Feb 2026 15:13:16
New boy Naderi. Just watched his highlight reel. Reminds me of a young Jelavic in stature and that first touch finishing 👌 looks like a mobile big unit. Good feeling about this one.

03 Feb 2026 16:41:17
Can't remember a player coming to Rangers in recent years and genuinely looking great.

Hopeful this lad changes that.

03 Feb 2026 17:02:22
I agree. The clips i've seen of Naderi look good, and i also see shades of Jelavic in his style of play. 👍🇬🇧

03 Feb 2026 17:10:32
Igamane
Cerny
Sima
Buff
Tillman
Aribo
Davis
Kamara
Bassey
Defoe

All were great and looked great! Seriously!?


There's more!

03 Feb 2026 17:57:36
Let's not start this again. He has shades of Jelavic, etc., as it sets the boy up for failure.

03 Feb 2026 18:03:49
Defo Walter. A think he'll suit the league up here. Hopefully doesn't take long to get up to speed.

03 Feb 2026 15:21:50
Now ryan Naderi has officially joined I thought I would re post this for anyone that missed it. What type of player we can expect from him.

03 Feb 2026 15:51:11
Why's he got an old shirt on? AI image?

03 Feb 2026 16:30:30
Not sure, DoTheBouncy. I only copy the link from YouTube and post it.

03 Feb 2026 18:01:29
Only thing that's a slight worry: injury prone. 5/10 on the stats at the start of the video. Does anyone know what his injury record is like?

03 Feb 2026 18:06:23
Strom, he has had injuries related to growth.

No long term cause for concern.

03 Feb 2026 20:11:01
That's fine, Aphe. I was just going on what the video had said, that is all.

03 Feb 2026 21:45:07
Storm missed 40 games in six years, two significant muscle tears, one lasting 160 days, the other 59 days.

Also a ligament injury that kept him out for a month.

It's worthy of noting the 160 days included the whole of the close season.

03 Feb 2026 14:36:43
Agent Aphelion at work. 😉

Let's get Hampus Skoglund and Felix Beijmo in as our new right backs.

03 Feb 2026 15:30:01
But what about Tavernier's new contract offer, as reported by, well, actually no-one really.

I take it that Skoglund would be the number 1 choice.

03 Feb 2026 15:37:33
Long term, yes, Angus, but I would love Beijmo in on a freedom of contract to offer balance, in terms of experience.

03 Feb 2026 16:19:41
Cheers. My personal choice is always to have two that are as close in levels as possible, as it forces the jersey holder to play at their best all the time.

However, I remember in previous threads you had mentioned Beijmo as a pre-contract, but he would not be our long-term number 1 choice.

03 Feb 2026 16:40:27
I honestly think these 2 would fit that profile like a glove, Angus.

03 Feb 2026 18:02:26
Are we offering the boy a pre-contract, Aphe?

03 Feb 2026 18:06:53
Strom, all i know is he is a player of interest.

03 Feb 2026 14:05:44
With rumours circulating I thought to post this of possibly our summer signing Jens Hjerto-Dahl

03 Feb 2026 15:08:05
Cheers, Davie. I hadnt seen him or even looked, so appreciate this. Seems calm on the ball and looks like the forward thinking midfielder we need to create those chances for our forwards. I know it was a highlights reel, but there were a lot in there.