Rangers banter 3

18 Dec 2025 19:49:52
Looking at our team realistically how many players should we expect in jan? I think a ch maybe a LB are priorities and a wide player. i'm not sure we will sign the striker we all want unless we get 1 out the door.

18 Dec 2025 19:59:23
Realistically 3 or 4. A 6, a left back, a right winger and possibly a CB or 10.

18 Dec 2025 20:04:42
Miovski is starting to show some form, Chermiti has worked hard and puts himself about but needs a couple of goals to fire up. Danilo just doesn't seem to be showing what we need, think he is the one we need to upgrade.

18 Dec 2025 20:14:07
One Walter we have Meghoma and Cornelius at left back.

I'd expect 1 centre half, 2 if Djiga goes back.

A cdm, a striker and at least one wide player maybe 2 depending on outgoings.

Out window should t be dictated by outgoing. We need quality in the door.

18 Dec 2025 20:24:41
Everything I have read suggests the clubs priority is a DM that dictates tempo of the game. Hence our first 3 rumours of significance being 3 6's. 1 that can play as an 8 or a 6 and 2 that can play DM and CB.

They want a natural competitor for lb with Meghoma

A wide player for the right side so Gassama can play on the left which would also free up Mikey Moore to play infield with natural width on both wings whilst they are comfortable cutting in as well.

So would be

Butland

Sterling/Tav/Aarons
Souttar/Djiga
Cornelius/Fernandez/Nsiala
Meghoma/New LB

New 6/Barron
Raskin/Dio

New RW/Antman
Moore/Aasgard/Bajrami/Cameron
Gassama/Curtis

Miovski/Chermiti/Danilo.

18 Dec 2025 20:37:43
I'd imagine we'll need to sell first.
A striker would be my priority.
Two defenders also.

18 Dec 2025 20:43:17
Cornelius is out long term. Good chance we won't see him play for us again.

18 Dec 2025 20:43:35
Cornelious is out long term I read stevie and Meghoma is on loan so we need some1.

18 Dec 2025 20:50:06
Think we can forget the league if we don't sign another forward and midfielder we can muddle by on defenders but. i'd rather cancel some of their loans and bring in some experience quality at back.

This is first year rhat I've thought scoring goals is our main problem.

18 Dec 2025 21:09:33
LCB and DCM.

+ 3 out of contracts to join in the summer.

18 Dec 2025 21:26:39
With Sterling back I'd go for one CB, a midfield general, a creative midfielder and a winger and possibly a striker depending on outgoings.

18 Dec 2025 21:40:35
Apparently Cornelius will be back in January lads.
Was discussed on another thread 2 days ago and that seems to be the case, of course I'm not in a position to definitively say that.

18 Dec 2025 21:50:29
Striker, defensive midfielder and right sided forward would be the positions I would prioritise first.

18 Dec 2025 22:13:49
I think we will sign 30; being 3 in each position so that of some don't work out we will have others to try.
or in reality a LCH and DCM. both experienced.

18 Dec 2025 22:21:54
We need a striker. Ehl you saying that is worrying as we need more than 2.

18 Dec 2025 22:29:10
We can't win the league with the strikers we have at present, no chance-thats the number 1 priority with a centre back, left back and winger not far behind.

18 Dec 2025 22:31:41
Agree, with most of the above, BUT unless we shift some deadweight, we don't have the, money to fill these positions with quality.
I would expect 1 ooc, which is worrying in january? and 1 or 2 loans to hopefully get us to summer.

18 Dec 2025 22:53:11
Left footed cb, dcm, rw, and cf would be mine, can see us signing another cf, he uses two regular.

18 Dec 2025 22:54:19
We must strengthen the spine of the team if we are to progress. A quick, physical left back who can defend and attack would bring balance to the side.

A commanding, experienced centre back is essential to organise the defence and set the tempo. Players of this mould have become unfashionable, but with the growing importance of set plays and long throws, there is hope they reappear.

We need a creative player who can dictate the game, control possession, and provide vision in tight matches.

Up front, a proven striker capable of delivering fifteen to twenty goals a season would add some much needed regular goals and take the pressure off.

These are not luxuries but fundamental requirements, shaped by outgoings, if Rangers are to compete this season and to build.

18 Dec 2025 23:06:20
The owners said they'd invest again so expect a few. Depends on who goes out tho. I'd expect at least one defender, a CM and a forward.

18 Dec 2025 23:09:35
I think the biggest long term signings we can bring in will be the ones working above Danny Röhl.

19 Dec 2025 00:09:49
I expect we're going to see quality signings rather than quantity.

19 Dec 2025 06:41:29
Need 2 decent strikers straight away, CBs,

19 Dec 2025 07:39:54
I don't believe it myself guys but being told by a good few i trust that Rangers definitely interested in lawrence shankland 🤔.

19 Dec 2025 08:59:11
Stevie the manager said till at least the end of January but could be longer as I just searched it.

19 Dec 2025 09:00:44
Jason that's not enough of a striker we had one that scored more and the fad chased him.

19 Dec 2025 10:17:26
I'd be very surprised if we were to move for Shankland.

There is a apparently interest in a loan to buy for Chermiti - surprisingly the gossip is that the club view Bowie the ideal replacement. I've never been overly impressed, but he seems to have received glowing reports from the recruitment team.

Additionally there is interest in Danilo, gossip with regards to replacement is an experienced forward who can play across the full front line. No names though.

19 Dec 2025 10:23:48
its not just about investing, we need to balance the books with EUFA financial rules, can't just keep adding to what we have now.

19 Dec 2025 11:55:56
I am the same with Bowie ehl. People went mental for him because of one goal he has scored in Europe. He isn't a clinical finisher that we need.

19 Dec 2025 12:20:48
Storm I was first going to write that he must be due back reasonably soon as he hasn't returned to parent club, what I then realised is that because he hasn't returned that must point towards a permanent deal being the likelihood in the summer and that's why they've left him with us?

Ehl you'd certainly think Danilo and Chermiti would be away before Miovski wouldn't

Hopefully the loan to buy gives us back exactly what we've spent on Chermiti and with Danilo I'd be happy with £2m tbh.

18 Dec 2025 15:01:37
Klos
Moore Gough Amoroso

Tuguy Ferguson

Laudrup. Gascoigne. Mikilo

Cannigia mols.

18 Dec 2025 16:45:05
Good team mate.

18 Dec 2025 20:04:39
Based on at the top of their game

Klos

Moore Amo Cuellar Bassey

Kanchelskis Gazza Mendez Laudrup

Coisty. El buffalo/Amato couldn't decide.

18 Dec 2025 22:45:45
Goram

Stevens. Gough. Butcher. Numan


Ferguson. Gazza.

Laudrup. Walters

Mccoist. Hately.

18 Dec 2025 14:47:26
Piece off the Facebook

Stig Inge Bjørnebye 🧵

Overview:
Bjørnebye arrives with a strong reputation for player identification and squad building, shaped by deep knowledge of the Scandinavian market. His experience is especially strong in Denmark, where he worked for four years, and in Norway, his home country.

This overview focuses on Bjørnebye’s work at Aarhus from his appointment in 2021 until his departure for Rangers in 2025. During that period, his recruitment strategy was built around signing or promoting players typically aged between 18 and 26, often through loans or low-cost transfers. Notably, his largest transfer outlay at the club was just €2 million.

Alongside recruitment, Bjørnebye placed significant emphasis on developing Aarhus youth players, successfully integrating several into the first team before moving them on for substantial fees. This approach highlights a clear strength in identifying potential early and maximising player value. His ability to sell at the right time was particularly effective, generating close to €26 million in transfer income across four years.

From a footballing perspective, the progress was clear. Aarhus finished eighth in the Danish Superliga when Bjørnebye arrived in 2021. By the time he left for Ibrox in 2025, the club was sitting top of the league, underlining the impact of his long-term planning and recruitment model.

Key Players Signed or Promoted Under Bjørnebye

Yann Bisseck
A centre-back initially brought in on loan before Aarhus paid €1.7 million to sign him permanently from Köln. He was later sold to AC Milan for €7.2 million.

Thomas Kristensen
A central defender promoted from within the club’s system, who was eventually sold to Udinese for €5 million.

Adam Daghim
A striker developed through the youth ranks and promoted to the first team, before being sold to Salzburg for €3 million.

Albert Grønbæk
An attacking midfielder and another product of the academy, who moved to Bodø/Glimt in a deal worth €4.8 million.

Felix Beijmo
Signed from Malmö in 2023 at the age of 25, the right midfielder has been a key figure in Aarhus’ rise up the table and has featured in all 18 league matches so far.

Tobias Bech
A striker signed in 2023 for €1 million at the age of 21. Now 23, he has recorded 10 goals and two assists in 18 league appearances this season.

Kristian Arnstad
A left winger signed from Anderlecht in 2024 for €1.35 million. He has played 17 league matches this season, contributing seven goals and two assists.

Rasmus Carstensen
A 25-year-old right midfielder brought in on loan during the summer. He has featured in every league game so far, with the option of a permanent move next season.

Mads Emil Madsen
Signed from Slavia Prague in 2022 for €700,000, before later joining Danish rivals Copenhagen in a €4 million transfer..

18 Dec 2025 16:35:31
Good info mate. Thanks for sharing.

18 Dec 2025 17:16:33
Good post SWM.

18 Dec 2025 17:56:13
Superb post packed with very good info SWM👌 Cheers for sharing mate 👍🇬🇧.

18 Dec 2025 19:13:05
Well done swm.

18 Dec 2025 19:20:46
Fantastic informative post SWM.
I believe Felix Beijmo is a right back rather than a right midfielder.
Rasmus Carstensen is also better at right back.

18 Dec 2025 21:52:51
Not mine lads, just copied and pasted off the Facebook, an interesting read though.

19 Dec 2025 12:26:19
Sounds like just the type of guy we need. Fabulous news.

18 Dec 2025 13:13:48
Bit of fun if you could only have 1 player from any country what would your team be? Niemi in goals, porrini, butcher, Moore, Papac, arterta, Albertz, Davis, van bronkhurst, laudraup and McCoist It's difficult picking who you think was the best from each country.

18 Dec 2025 13:45:00
Ghill I'd go:

Klos
Ricksen
Amoroso
Boughera
Papac
Gascoinge
Reyna
Tugay
Laudrup
McCoist
Michailchenko

18 Dec 2025 13:45:26
Niemi
Poroni
Moore
Cuellar
Papac
Barry. F
Steve Davis
Gaza
Laudrup
Mols
Jelavic

442 diamond.

18 Dec 2025 14:15:44
Think we done this not too long ago mate

I went

Charbonnier


Cuellar
Amoruso
Numan

Laudrup
Ferguson
Gazza
Albertz

Arveladze
Dado Prso.

18 Dec 2025 14:31:32
Niemi
Porini
Moore
Cuellar
Papac
Gio
Gaza
Tugay
Laudrup
Mcoist
Jelavic.

18 Dec 2025 14:33:13
Goram
moore, Amoruso, boumsong, numan
Reyna, arteta, Gascoigne, Albertz
Arveladze, jelavic,

18 Dec 2025 14:44:00
Good teams guys think I would have a hybrid of those :

Quite hard to sort with using same nationality

Niemi
Numan
Amoroso
Cuellar
Papac
Gascoinge
Reyna
Tugay
Laudrup
McCoist
Albertz.

18 Dec 2025 15:24:41
I wonder if any players from the last 5 years makes anyone's list.

18 Dec 2025 15:29:30
I go with Johns team.

18 Dec 2025 15:29:41
Loved Michailchenko, John👍.

18 Dec 2025 16:36:38
Murph, he was a fantastic player.

18 Dec 2025 16:43:41
Miko was one off my favourites and something different 🇬🇧.

18 Dec 2025 16:56:00
1 Stefan Klos
2. Lorenzo Amoruso
3. Carlos Cuéllar
4. Arthur Numan
5. Sotirios Kyrgiakos
6. Brian Laudrup
7. Paul Gascoigne
8. Claudio Reyna
9. Tugay
10. Ally McCoist
11. Alfredo Morelos.

18 Dec 2025 17:47:25
Davo and Daly?

18 Dec 2025 18:23:57
Wilkins totally forgot Davis.

18 Dec 2025 18:46:49
Every time I see niemi name always reminds me of that caller who asked why he wasn't called up to the scottish national side.

If you ain't heard it YouTube it.

18 Dec 2025 18:49:32
Kyrgiakos and Morelos? You could have Moore and Prso just off the top of my head.

18 Dec 2025 19:44:33
🪃 He must prefer Kyrgiakos and Morelos in his side.

18 Dec 2025 19:57:40
Stefan Klos
Gary Stevens
Sasa Papic
Majid Boughera
Carlos Curllar
Gio Van Bronkhorst
Kanchelskis
Paul Gascoigne
Ally McCoist
Brian Laudrup
Davie Cooper.

I've gone for a tough back four with Gio as the holding midfielder and from 8-11 is arguably as good as you could pick.

18 Dec 2025 20:02:16
I've put two Scots in 🙈
No 9 I will go for Gabriel Amato

So ammended team is

Klos
Stevens
Papac
Bougherra
Cuellar
Van Bronkhorst
Kanchelskis
Gascoigne
Amato
Laudrup
Cooper.

18 Dec 2025 20:02:29
Its a strange choice though from all the players you could have, would you not agree My star in the sky?

18 Dec 2025 20:30:18
🪃 Clearly not for Jason.

18 Dec 2025 22:21:24
Moore is definitely a strong shout won loads with us.
That said, I met Kyrgiakos a few times and he was always brilliant with a family member he remembered them each time, which really stuck with me. For that reason, he has to be in my team.

As for Morelos, he was absolutely on fire for a spell, and his European record speaks for itself. For me, that puts him ahead of Prso.

It's all for fun, but I notice you've kept your powder dry easier to comment than commit Club?

18 Dec 2025 22:50:35
Its a hard one Jason. I'm still trying to find my best team but Kyrgriakos and Morelos wouldn't even make the bench. I do understand your point with Kyrgiakos, that's a nice touch.

19 Dec 2025 07:44:43
Totally agree guys miko was a fantastic talented footballer and so was oleg kuznetsov who unfortunately got a very bad acl injury up at McDiarmid park, in only his second game for us ☹️.

18 Dec 2025 11:28:40
Stig inge Bjørnebye CEO
Jónas Boldt Sporting Director
Maximilian Luftl Head of recruitment
Markus Halfmann Academy Director

That would be the team i would hope for.

18 Dec 2025 11:52:00
Aphelion, hope you're well mate 🙏 Regarding our temporary recruitment consultant stig inge bjornebye, so you think he'd be better suited to our CEO job, rather than head of recruitment/sporting director job mate 🤔I personally think he'd be more suited to the head of recruitment or sporting director job myself 🤔 Just my own personal opinion.

18 Dec 2025 12:11:41
What's their knowledge of the Scottish game Aphelion? I think this is a really important factor and a key skill set for any candidate.

18 Dec 2025 12:19:05
Does Bjornebyes background not make him more qualified to be Sporting Director than CEO?

18 Dec 2025 12:39:27
SWSO, and what are you basing that opinion on?

18 Dec 2025 12:59:45
Because he's had a couple of jobs like that Locher.

18 Dec 2025 13:18:48
Wsl I tend to agree with u.

18 Dec 2025 13:28:01
Club 72 it really isn't tho.

18 Dec 2025 14:33:34
Well I think that it really is important and our history of success will show that we have always had people who have a strong knowledge of our game in key positions whether that be on the pitch or off the pitch.

If you look at our most recent failure years I would argue that we have had no one in any key area within the club that has a strong knowledge of our game.

18 Dec 2025 15:30:30
I wonder if the reason he's temporary might be down to potentially other sporting director/director of football coming to the end of current deals or maybe not wanting to leave til the end of the season/maybe cheaper to get or want to start with a full season and Stig might take a different role or stay if those targets don't happen.

Aphelion don't know any of them but they German and considering Germany seem to be coming into potentially another golden age with Karl appearing and some other coming through, they might be good.

18 Dec 2025 17:02:25
Locher77- excellent record in the transfer market as per Sir Walter McCoist who stated in his post.

18 Dec 2025 17:18:29
You can but it still doesn't matter.

18 Dec 2025 17:39:16
Genuine question. How messed up is the world when someone can't put "Ok Asa" without it being removed in case it offends someone lol. It wasn't even me that put it up btw but I saw it earlier and now notice it's been taken away from this thread.

{Ed001's Note - that is not why it was removed. It is because this is meant to be a fresh start.}

18 Dec 2025 18:50:43
I will and I think it does matter.

18 Dec 2025 19:08:03
What do you mean by that ed?

{Ed001's Note - the name change was meant to be a fresh start, but instead people still keep harking back.}

18 Dec 2025 19:45:31
It's hardly a fresh start when everyone knows who he is. I'd have loved him to have back as Jimmy or Tam or Rab or Cheeky Charlie.

18 Dec 2025 20:18:37
I'm glad he's back and being himself.

It's the ones dragging it out that are ruining the site not aphelion.

18 Dec 2025 09:48:45
Plenty say we don't create enough chances.
But how do we compare to other teams in the league?
Hearts – 31 goals from 248 chances. 22 big chances missed. 12% goal conversion.
Celtic – 26 goals from 263 chances. 40 big chances missed. 10% goal conversion.
Rangers – 23 goals from 243 chances. 22 big chances missed. 9% goal conversion.
Motherwell – 25 goals from 204 chances. 24 big chances missed. 12% goal conversion.
Hibs – 26 goals from 211 chances. 27 big chances missed. 12% goal conversion.
Aberdeen – 18 goals from 215 chances. 21 big chances missed. 8% goal conversion.
Falkirk – 17 goals from 187 chances. 20 big chances missed. 9% goal conversion.
Dundee United – 23 goals from 213 chances.20 big chances missed.

11% goal conversion.
St Mirren – 14 goals from 181 chances. 15 big chances missed. 8% goal conversion.
Dundee – 13 goals from 136 chances. 9 big chances missed. 10% goal conversion.
Kilmarnock – 17 goals from 178 chances. 18 big chances missed.10% goal conversion.
Livingston – 16 goals from 159 chances. 10 big chances missed. 10% goal conversion.
The start under Martin didn't help – 5 goals in 7 games.
We are currently 3rd for chances created.
We are currently joint 4th for big chances missed.
We are currently joint 5Th with goals scored.
We are currently joint 9th for goal conversion.
Room for improvement in key areas.
And you just never know where that will take us?

18 Dec 2025 11:35:09
I think it just proves that our players are not good enough. If we had better then we would certainly have taken more of our chances and turned those draws into wins.

We have only lost one game which from the outside looking in you would find that hard to believe given how we perform and where we are in the league and where we were in the league.

18 Dec 2025 11:52:29
Superb stats MPH.

18 Dec 2025 12:30:34
We need to score more goals.
A new striker is essential next month.

18 Dec 2025 12:37:41
Club72, Rohl hasn't lost a league game, 6 wins 2 draws.

18 Dec 2025 13:04:48
I'm well aware of that My Star in the sky, I do follow the club but thanks anyway.

18 Dec 2025 13:31:47
No problem.

18 Dec 2025 16:55:06
our figures are comparable against all the other teams in the league. if we took 20 more shots which is the difference with Celtic then we would have 2 more goals so 1 goal less than them.
same amount of big chances missed as Hearts who have the wonder duo of Shankland and Braga so would they really be the players to improve our ability to take big chances.

You could argue not and that they wouldn't improve that ratio.
also funny that last 2 seasons Desser had a 20%+ conversion rate and wasn't good enough but almost twice as effective as this season.

18 Dec 2025 17:19:24
Good post Angus.

18 Dec 2025 17:28:10
It depends who the chances fall to, Angus.
The chances above are for the full team.
Miovski is currently - 19%
Danilo is currently - 13%
Chermiti is currently - 9%
And although Dessers was 20% last season, the team combined were 10%. Same as this season.
For comparison,
Shankland - 19%
Braga - 17%.

18 Dec 2025 18:13:59
MPH the stats are great but as you show it needs greater context. so using the additional info Miovski is the same as Shankland and better than Braga. Moore who I think is more the equivalent of Braga as plays out wide is over 15% and Tavs is 22%. Max Aarons sitting at 20% but I can only remember 1 goal so he has had 5 shots (? ).

I think Hearts conversion rate is skewed due to their 2 x CHs rates as they have scored 6 in the league between them (18% of their league goals). so if Braga and Shankland go off the boil their rate will drop dramatically unless their CHs continue to score.
as I say often needs more context and haven't looked deeply into it but we aren't as bad as it shows despite our failings up front.

18 Dec 2025 18:30:37
So a big thing to take away then is that we are creating chances after all.

18 Dec 2025 20:40:13
Correct, Kaiser.

18 Dec 2025 09:33:26
After last night's result I think Sunday's game against Hearts is going to be a really good indication for both teams title hopes as I don't see Celtic with the Russell Martin mark 2 in charge.

18 Dec 2025 11:41:22
Scram - Don't write off Celtic - they had numerous chances to score last night and win game easily and most teams will hit low periods again- us included🤔let us do our job first and worry about others later IMHO.

18 Dec 2025 12:09:02
The French Russell Martin won't be in charge for much longer I don't think. If/when they lose to Aberdeen they will bin him.

18 Dec 2025 12:25:34
I wouldn't write them off, they still have most of the squad from last season and it is more experienced and more expensively assembled than us and Hearts. They should be romping this league and IF they were to change their manager quickly and then spend some money in the January window they would likely be right back in contention.

18 Dec 2025 13:08:09
Aberdeen won't beat Celtic. That's a guaranteed 4 nil and 3 points for Celtic.

18 Dec 2025 13:36:31
They should have been 3-4 in front at half time. I wouldn't write them off they will buy in Jan.

18 Dec 2025 14:25:24
Storm, i honestly don't think anyone is writing Celtic off 🤔 We're laughing at their expense of having some bad times for a change that's all and from what our supporters have been through for all these years, i don't think there's any wrong in that 🤔.

19 Dec 2025 02:43:31
I was reading that there are problems at the Lennoxton training ground and the players are rejecting some of Nancey's methods. I think Celtic sacked the old Lennoxton team when Rogers left. Sounds a lot like us under Martin, doesn't it.

I expect this to have the same ending sooner or later. Martin O'Neil will be back and I cannot see any alternative for them. It's an experiment that hasn't worked.

18 Dec 2025 07:49:37
Angus now who's being patently ridiculous? No one was saying a GK shouldn't be a good shot stopper or should just control defence instead. Obviously Not that every goal is caused by GK not organising so don't need a coach. You're just being contentious for the sake of it. Shot stopping is just one important part of being a good GK, but so are the other parts of his game like controlling your area, claiming crosses, and distribution.

If u don't think that the keeper has an important role in organising the defence in front of him then clearly you know nothing about Goalkeeping. I've not said he's a priority to replace but can see the obvious big weaknesses in his game, which teams do look to exploit, and like the OP would like better.

18 Dec 2025 09:27:26
How come this is a new post Kaiser, is it a reply to a convo you had with Angus?

18 Dec 2025 09:48:45
Don't think matters much where posted but yes in response to comment down the pages when I wasn't on but I felt deserved reply.

18 Dec 2025 10:06:06
Kaiser so you start a new thread just to insult me by saying I clearly know nothing. that may be the case. But it is patently ridiculous to say that the GK not communicating is why we lose all our goals (not meant as an insult just a matter of fact). there have been a couple where it was obviously down to communication issues where they hit each other.

The GK can't manage to concentrate and tell every defender where they have to be all the time.
I am saying that he is a good shot stopper and that is more important to me than coming for crosses. we have how many 6ft plus defenders who should be dealing with crosses but dont. also what work are the coaches doing to get players to stop crosses coming into the box from open play. so a coaching issue rather than a GK issue? or players not following the coaching?

Butland will communicate and it isn't that lack of communication which is causing us to lose goals; it is a lot more of the basic defending skills which we don't seem to exhibit as often as I would like.
we set up part zonal and part man marking so if we are losing goals from free headers then that will be partly to blame

yes Butland does have weaknesses but I honestly think that some fans think there are players out there who don't make mistakes.

at least we agree he isn't a priority. I am more concerned re his poor distribution and the fact our defence sit deep to protect the space behind them. he is probably our best player this year and there won't be many goals which are down to just him.

18 Dec 2025 12:00:57
Never used it to insult you but to respond to thread from yesterday where said u laughed at opinions so was well worth a defence. But if u view that as an insult it then it is the phrase u used and have used a number of times to mock others opinions so should maybe think yourself. Once again I repeat NOONE said it was the reason for ALL the goals but is one of many of the aspects of goalkeeping which u dismissed, implying also we said things we didn't, such as the new goalie shouldn't be good at stopping shots, all shots came from poor organisation and defence didn't need coaching.

This was obviously not what was being said. I said IF u feel that none of these other parts of goalkeeping matters then that shows u know nothing about Goalkeeping not anything else.

18 Dec 2025 12:09:50
Your posts regarding Butland were full of mocking and ridicule which is absolutely fine by me, it's a banter site but expect a reaction back if u do mate. 👍.

18 Dec 2025 12:31:52
Butland has strengths and weaknesses like ever keeper and every player for that matter but its a matter of, can we sign someone better. I'm not sure we can, who out there, that we can afford is better than him. There was a lot of talk of the boy Charles from Sheff Wednesday because of his distribution but is a 19 year old keeper really ready to play in goals in big games for Rangers.

Replacing Jack is not a priority for me although signing his potential successor is not a bad idea.

18 Dec 2025 12:54:39
Wslgers but it's not only his distribution though, Charles will play for a massive club in his career, barring injuries.

18 Dec 2025 12:56:44
That's all anyone is saying wsl and nothing wrong or ridiculous to say parts of his game that he's not good at and hope for better.

18 Dec 2025 13:40:00
Good post Kasier. I get it with Angus all the time I don't think he means it just the way he puts it across. That's Charles career over after getting the royal seal of approval.

18 Dec 2025 14:43:36
Says the wee person that says the league was over many weeks ago and then thinking it isn't needs help, I know who should be seeking help coming away with things that, Charles will have a very good keeper.

18 Dec 2025 15:43:20
Very good career even.

18 Dec 2025 16:26:49
Not got a problem at all with him guys. Unfortunately know only too well from bitter experience much more is needed than just being a good shot stopper. I was a keeper with an excellent reputation as that but my difficulties was with the other aspects so I understand were much of the reason I never made it.

Much of my problems were preventative not just reactive as well as struggles to control my box at times. So I do get it.

18 Dec 2025 16:54:50
It mattered to me Kaiser, just wanted to understand what you were going on about.

18 Dec 2025 17:03:23
Kaiser sorry was away playing golf and like you I don't think we have any problems but just like a discussion and those discussions aren't usually a million miles away. sorry about insult comment as not really meant and wasn't thinking straight.
I wasn't a keeper but did play all over the defence and I expect my keeper to nip away at us if we are not where I would expect and to scream at me to clear it or that he wants to claim it. As I said in the previous post it isn't easy to tell if Butland is doing that but suspect he is vocal because every keeper I have played with (and against) no matter how shy or quiet is.


You may guess I don't like criticism of our players when they don't fully merit it and will defend an put the attributes across. that doesn't mean I can't see the poor points but again I want my keeper to be best at saving shots as that is where he will stop most goals.
Butland is our best keeper and he isn't perfect but he would be difficult to replace. I would want another in who he can compete with and build to get the new lad to take over. I think his distribution is his poorest attribute tbh and can live with him not coming for crosses. other than Klos I can't remember any being great there and maybe even wrong about Klos.

18 Dec 2025 17:13:36
Storm you are right in that I don't mean any ill by my responses. just typing too fast at times to respond, normally when I am meant to be working or doing chores for the wife 😉.

I think we do annoy one and other at times as our views can be so different but again don't have an issue and I know you understand I am always right 😂. actually even I don't believe that.

18 Dec 2025 18:03:48
Cheers Angus. 👍 Hope u had a good game. The communication thing is a strange one because as u say we do tend to shout and moan a lot because we're nutters and from what I've observed from a keepers view and read about him he doesn't communicate much at all.

He's more a throw hands up after the goal guy. I'd be more than happy if he sorted out his kicking tho which I agree is his worst issue. Still he is the best we have by a distance but would still like better. Other positions are bigger priority tho.

18 Dec 2025 18:06:27
Cool Baz, just couldn't be bothered scrolling down the pages and thought reply would end up being missed. It's all good and a good end discussion even with a bit misunderstanding on both sides. 👍.

18 Dec 2025 19:00:37
I have just noticed that you have done the same to my star in the sky as you did to me in the thread above stromtrooper. Is there a reason for this type of small minded behaviour? My intention is not offend but I find it strange to attack opinions without giving a logical argument as to why you disagree.

19 Dec 2025 09:11:45
No worries Kaiser, makes sense and good to see 2 intelligent guys discussing it and coming to a harmonious conclusion. Things are so much better on here when we're winning and they're losing 🤣.

18 Dec 2025 07:28:08
Happy Thursday troops😎🔴⚪🔵😎
Vive la révolution.
Can you all join me in a round of applause to show our appreciation for Wilfried Nancy. 👏👏👏👏
He makes ex-Rangers manager Russell Martin look like the lovechild of Pep, Jurgen and Jose.
Onwards and Gloatwards. 😜.

18 Dec 2025 07:38:01
Shouldn't mock until we get out side right karma has ways of Leaving its mark.

But I do enjoy the struggles coming from the others side of the city.

18 Dec 2025 08:20:24
Loving it mate. Honestly think he'll be gone soon. When was the last time an interim lasted longer than the new man. His work permit delay lasted longer. 😂😂.

18 Dec 2025 09:21:11
Tic should have had the game out of sight by ht.
Its not that they're playing badly, they just look like a side that have lost their way a wee bit, for whatever reason?
Imagine it won't be too long till they have a full squad to pick from again.


We could be in for an interesting end to the season, been a wee while since we had a title race in Scotland.

18 Dec 2025 09:25:59
Unfortunately, he might be gone too soon.

18 Dec 2025 10:01:25
I had to laugh when one of them said, i can't believe he's left our best player L Scales out of the starting 11.
If Scales is their best player they really are stuffed.

18 Dec 2025 10:08:12
I agree Tottishaw. they seem to react badly to everything which doesn't go right for them at the moment. Like we did last year where I think we only won 1 game after falling behind. a mentality issue rather than ability. however the longer it goes on the more their confidence will suffer.

18 Dec 2025 11:17:05
MPH and long may it continue for the Nancy Bhoys 🤞🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

18 Dec 2025 11:45:04
Hi Cunny. Hope all is well in sunny Australia?
Aye, fingers crossed the Celtic board don't bow down to fan pressure.

18 Dec 2025 12:35:52
Its just nice to see things going wrong for them for a change, they always seemed to get all their managerial appointments and signings right while we struggled doing both for years. Its early days yet but this one seems to be right up there with Martin and mad Pedro and I hope it has the same end result.

We just need to take advantage and hope that our bounce under Danny can continue.

18 Dec 2025 12:58:25
MPH all good here in Bunbury Western Australia, Hopefully all good for you in Forth, Only 26 degrees here today, Moving back up to Broome AGAIN in the Kimberley Region next month for a heat, Only kidding Wife's been offered a really good job. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺.

18 Dec 2025 13:41:19
Good luck in the move mate.

18 Dec 2025 14:46:15
Monsieur Nancy is the gift that keeps on giving. I cringed at some if Russell Martin's statements but Nancy is a level beyond him (even allowing for it being his second language). Like most Bears I hope the Celtic Board stick with him for a while. Happy days!

18 Dec 2025 15:31:33
Freezing as per usual in God's Country!