Rangers banter 4

03 Feb 2026 09:13:08
Well the consistent message at the start was 5 immediate wanted.

We got 4 quality signings over the line and the dominoes didn't fall the right way for a fifth.

Likely due to holding onto all our key players this window.

This was never going to be a cash splash window.

The summer is where we will do an astonishing amount of business replacing players that should have been replaced long ago.

Thank you Andrew Cavanagh for giving the manager the backing to make a fight of this league.

My expectations after Russel Martin remain the same though.
I hope for a league championship but do not expect it.

We are now in much better place to at least have a fighting chance.

I for one am delighted with the business this window and the way the club conducted itself.

Personally if Stig wants to stay then offer him the opportunity to build his recruitment team.

03 Feb 2026 09:46:01
I agree, all in all great business in this (often difficult, sometimes panic-stricken) window.
We have refused bids for important players and strengthened in key areas.

Let's get the job done and bring the title home again. Hope Stig sticks around to bring the right profile of player to the club in the next few windows.

03 Feb 2026 11:25:37
Aph, couldn't agree more I would have gave my left baw to be in this position after RM disaster I just hope we continue momentum and make a right good fight of it, anything can happen and not for a long while have I been this excited about our future.

03 Feb 2026 12:29:09
January is a very hard window am happy with the new lads. A was one-off the ones at the start off the season that agreed we wouldn't get top 5 in the league with RM in charge.And with Motherwell doing well and Hibs it could have been a fact. So am happy where we are now.

03 Feb 2026 09:00:00
Not sure about the guy they got who failed his medical, just hope he doesn't turn out to be like the guy that failed a medical with us.
Hartson l think his name was, that turned out not too bad for them.

03 Feb 2026 09:44:34
John Hartson his name is mate had a good career at them and a few teams down south too.

03 Feb 2026 10:03:59
Whooooosh!!

03 Feb 2026 11:22:48
Hmmm, this was done at a time where we had horrendous record for signing injured players with drastic consequences.

03 Feb 2026 12:41:32
I always thought it was ironic that the same day Hartson failed his medical and the deal fell through, Ronald De Boer was in the building and somehow passed his medical.He had a dodgy knee when we signed him which troubled him his whole time with us but what a player he was.

Wee Dick must have decided it was worth the risk and was probably proved correct.

03 Feb 2026 08:35:35
We need to get behind the team for the rest of the season. Time will tell if it's a good window or not.
I hope the German stiker turns out to be a great buy and great player.
Hearts for me are slight favs still because of the 6 point gap.

They have a good run of games coming up bar Hibs and mwell.
I hope we win the league but just my own opinion I think we will fall short unfortunately. What do the rest of you guys think?

03 Feb 2026 09:25:18
Agree Hearts are favourites, we have a tough game against Motherwell coming up also. I think it will be close but we still have a chance to win it.

03 Feb 2026 09:43:29
I think if we beat Hearts at home and Celtic at home we will win the league if we slip up in either I don't think we will, as we will have the hardest fixtures post split.

03 Feb 2026 09:48:24
It's too close to call in my opinion. The usual unknowns will play a part, injuries, suspensions (VAR? ).

We have our best opportunity in years, I believe we will do it but it will go down to the wire.

03 Feb 2026 10:20:52
Three of next 5 games against Motherwell, Hearts and Celtic and will obviously have a big impact on us winning league. Hopefully new signings settle in and improve team especially in attacking areas where we have struggled.

03 Feb 2026 10:21:01
I'm in the same boat as you storm, I think we might come up short, a few months ago I thought we had no chance but Rohl has gotten us harder to beat but still think we are a hard watch, would like to have signed a creative mf.

03 Feb 2026 10:39:36
I think it will be down to the mental strength of all the teams as we get closer to the finish line. We had such a poor start to even be this close at this point I think is more than I could have hoped for.

If we do fall short then I hope we don't just throw it all away and try to start again. This is the first time in years I feel we have started the process of building which will eventually take us back to the top. If it isn't this year then it will make us stronger for next. it is about having that opportunity every year even if the other teams are strong.

as to who is favourite. we caught up points on both teams in Rohl's games in charge so far. Is 6 points a huge ask now to do the same. not a gambler but wouldn't put my cash anywhere atm.

03 Feb 2026 12:29:00
I have Hearts as favourites for obvious reasons. 4 wins and a draw against old firm teams and 6 point lead. Celtic just above us because they have done it over an over again but we can still win it.

03 Feb 2026 12:45:20
I think we really needed to get dedicated 6 in to allow our other midfielders to get forward and support the forwards better, I really hope this German lad bangs them in but feel it's a huge risk at this point in the season.

With us having Hearts twice and them lot too, it's probably still realistic to say we are in with a good shout.

Agree with Angus that we actually finally look like we are trying to build something that will take us back to the top, just not certain it will be this year just yet.

03 Feb 2026 13:27:17
Some dismissing the mob, its a 3 horse race for me not a two.

03 Feb 2026 13:29:36
I think if we start creating more chances and scoring from them then we will win the League nae bother😁

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03 Feb 2026 07:14:22
Mooney to Arsenal another sore one for us, and the league.

03 Feb 2026 07:33:20
Ehl, , Rangers showed interest in the summer, but kid new where he was headed,
What's your view re James Wilson, I said in the past I'd love him at Rangers.

03 Feb 2026 08:07:24
Be interesting to see who does best out of him and Wilson both heading to London. I know u like the Hearts boy mate. Unfortunately it's just the way it is, all heading south. Their academies are full of kids from around the world so at least on the positive there's some Scots getting highly rated now too.

03 Feb 2026 08:52:37
I am not sure either would have got the game time or even just time to develop here. probably like other talent we have produced stagnated in the poor Scottish method of hoping players develop. Perhaps they will get that at Spurs. might not make it to their first team so who knows we may see that improved player back at us in a few years.

03 Feb 2026 08:56:14
Kaiser there is a pathway in England. Scotland sfa not interested in a pathway,

Was talking to someone at Rangers last night and he says we will seekyle Glasgow involved soon as he is 16.

03 Feb 2026 09:26:18
That's good to know, we need that proven record to show we give youth a chance otherwise they will move down south before they get near our team.

03 Feb 2026 11:04:10
What position does Kyle Glasgow play John?
In your opinion is he good enough to make it with us??? I've never seen the lad play and don't know much about him.

03 Feb 2026 12:29:49
It's a disgrace John. Nice to hear Glasgow getting some involvement, but probably best can expect is get them around the squad so can get a decent fee when they are snapped up.

03 Feb 2026 12:44:34
He can play any the forward positions and a ten.
He has incredible ability, but it's all about work ethic, it's very difficult to look at someone at 15 and know where he will be at 21

Imo for his age better than gilmour and way better than Lowry.

03 Feb 2026 14:38:04
Cheers, John. As I said, I don't know much about the kid. Only been hearing that he's our next big thing from the academy.

03 Feb 2026 06:20:32
How can it be underwhelming? First time in years we have had money to spend & to get 4 in Jan has been unheard of in past years. Let's get behind the team in DRs first season & be happy we are back on track.

03 Feb 2026 08:10:30
Ben I agree we got what we seemed to prioritise this window. the club can never do right. we got our main targets in early and replaced Danilo by bringing a target forward from summer. but what fans is for us to be buying all the way through the window.

03 Feb 2026 08:31:45
Last time we spent money on a transfer in January was Raskin 3 years ago. People forget that. I'm not surprised but, our support is toxic.

03 Feb 2026 09:50:35
Spot on BenLora, that's the spirit. Mon the Gers!

03 Feb 2026 09:54:11
Borna - Raskin and Cantwell came in that January. Or as some Blackburn Rovers fans are calling him - Cantplaywell. Captain Cantwell's team are in the relegation zone.

03 Feb 2026 10:08:12
Well then, whether you are happy or disappointed with the window, we must hope Danny continues to do his magic and weave what he has into something special.
Onward and upward.

03 Feb 2026 10:40:46
Borna not sure about toxic. I think more frustrated and desperate to win a title.

03 Feb 2026 11:20:13
The most we have spent in one season for 25 years. Imagine what the summer will bring. Onwards & upwards 😃.

03 Feb 2026 12:44:46
We paid £4.5 million for Diomande in Clements January window that was after Raskin was signed.

03 Feb 2026 05:56:02
Matondo no ambition at all just interested in wage going into bank the guys one of footballs failures.

03 Feb 2026 07:02:43
Apparently we're trying to terminate his contract.

03 Feb 2026 07:35:00
He wants it fully paid up. Alleged interest from turkey for him and Bajrami.

03 Feb 2026 07:35:53
It's easy to say but end of the day as it's been pointed out before someone was sldaft enough to pay him silly money he'd be even after to go and work for a fraction of that.
He knows the gravy train stops in June so why not ride it for the next few months.


Another point I'd add is that he's still contracted to the club and available to play so we might even need him if we are unfortunate with injuries etc.

03 Feb 2026 08:01:31
We pay his wages - so get him fit and on the park where any DECENT footballer would want to be and get him in shop window🤔 - not a ghost hovering in background picking up a wage for doing very little - let's hope we have learned from the past and don't make similar mistakes moving forward - pay top dollar for those special players and only those who work hard and earn that respect and wage - his wage alone could have funded 3-4 players of better skillset and attitude - rant over 👀.

03 Feb 2026 08:11:33
apparently he signed a contract for a set period at a set amount and wants to abide by that contract. not sure I would be any different. before you comment on him ask yourself if you would be.

03 Feb 2026 08:58:56
Yeah Angus I don't particularly blame him for sticking with his 28k a week.You never know that's maybe why DR let Curtis go out as he feel he can use Matondo.

03 Feb 2026 08:59:32
Blue he walks in four months for zero, I certainly would not give him any minutes, I'd rather see Glasgow, Lawson involved.

03 Feb 2026 09:00:38
Angus agree contract wise, but the guy is a wage thief, just pay him off and boot him out the door, no respect for the timewaster whatsoever.

03 Feb 2026 09:59:22
The trade off for Matondo is that yes, he will collect his bag of silver. However, if Wales make the World Cup, no chance Bellamy is taking an injury prone forward who has had under a minute of first team football in 10 months.

He could have moved (potentially for less money) and got first team minutes to be ready for the World Cup. He chose not to do that, and I think that's why some people have an issue with him.

03 Feb 2026 10:09:45
trueblue, so if your company said to you, we don't want you anymore, but don't worry we have found you another employer who will pay you half of what you are getting now. would you say brilliant thank you so much or would you say sorry no i have a contract with you and until you fulfil your part of the contract i am not leaving.

03 Feb 2026 10:12:23
Glasgow is 16 in a couple of weeks John, 22/2, just had a look after you mentioning him, you'll probably already know this mate.

03 Feb 2026 10:27:56
Angus think the sticking point is probably akin to hiring someone who hasn't done their job when available and is usually off sick. 👍.

03 Feb 2026 10:43:13
treble. yes he has earned what was agreed with him; not sure if that makes him a wage thief. There have been reasons he hasn't been able to play whilst he has been here. In jury being the main one but then when he has been fit managers just don't want to play him it seems. He has ability although others may disagree. I would want my coach to find a way to use that ability in the squad at least so he wasn't earning for nothing.

However I now agree 100% with John; give time to our players who are going to be with us to build for the future.

03 Feb 2026 00:22:10
So if our 4 loan players without the option to sign leave in the summer, Souttar signs a new contract, Tavernier and Matondo leave at the end of theirs, then we need a LB, RB, CB and a LW to get 2 in every position. 🤔 Doesn't sound that bad to be honest.

03 Feb 2026 02:18:00
Expect to lose Raskin and Diomande. as well as Gassama and possibly but not definetely Fernandes.

03 Feb 2026 03:55:08
Yeah I expect there will be like for like ins and outs too.

03 Feb 2026 06:18:21
Miovski should be sold as well if we get any takers, don't think Cameron will be kept.not sure about Curtis,
So if Diomande & Raskin sold how much do we get, will depend on performance from now until end of season, plus how Raskin gets on at WC.
But would be looking for 30m +.
Fernandes would look for 20m going with prices elsewhere.

03 Feb 2026 07:14:40
Fully expect Raskin and Fernandez to move on to create funds.

03 Feb 2026 07:36:13
Jasp Miovski likely to leave in the summer.

03 Feb 2026 08:14:16
Can't sell everyone at the same time. If we sell Raskin and Diomande surely got to try and keep ferdandwz for another season. Replacing a full team each summer is not sustainable. Player trading model works best when it's 1/2 big sales a summer, and new players come into a stable team.

03 Feb 2026 08:54:59
Wishy I agree. I think we will replace the loans and OOC players possibly. We won't allow all our highly thought of players to leave and I doubt we will just sell guys we bought this summer as that will just cost us.


Rohl also wants to reduce the size of the squad and a lot of that will be natural wastage I think. so don't expect every player who goes to be replaced would be my way of thinking.

03 Feb 2026 10:14:55
Wishy, normally I'd agree with u there mate but it's a kind of natural cycle for dio and Raskin as the 1-2 per season time.

Fernandez likely to be a freak signing where he lasts 1 season and moves for big money.

Gassama is over rated and we'd be mad to go into another season with him as a 1st pick player. Best to cash in while stock is high.

Miovski absolutely isn't good enough. Chermiti very likely to move in too.

All in all we could be looking at 70m maybe for all of them apart from Miovski who's likely going to be away in loan.

03 Feb 2026 11:01:06
If Nottingham Forest think Engels worth 20 mill, what value is Raskin and Dio, what value do the club put on him? Cameron surely we can at least expect our
Money back with small profit. Curtis i hope he stays, but if he goes what value 1 mill plus.


We still need left back and with Souttar out of contract and Djiga on loan and perhaps sharks hovering over Manny could be a very busy summer.

02 Feb 2026 23:47:53
Haven't seen anything on sky sports regarding Naderi.