11 Jan 2024 02:51:13
Just thought I would post this. I normally speak to a individual that works within ibrox. However this has come from a friend that has spoken to him. So basically third party, so usual pinch of salt applies. He told me that Rangers are currently in discussion with 2 players on pre contracts. They will not be coming to ibrox in this window as the their positions, rangers have adequate cover atm. We are currently in talks with 2 forwards, 1 winger and 1 midfielder, 1 defender. If all five agree then only 3 or pos 2 will be signed.

In the summer a complete overhall of the youth team players with several new signing from talent from across the globe being looked at. Current youth team 3 will be promoted to the first team. Clem aim is to promote one or two per season and that only between 2-3 main signing will be made per window. Focusing mainly on experience and quality. However if any serious injuries acure this number will be revisited. Also discussion with 3 teams, one from Holland one from Germany and he mentioned Chelsea regarding a collaboration with regards to the youth team. With youth players moving between the clubs on loan.

There will also be a overhall of our fitness and medical teams with new appointments expected.

1.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 04:57:18
Nice one, thanks for this Stewart.

2.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 06:27:58
The fitness and medical dept is a no Brainer with the amount of injuries and silly niggles, never seen it so bad. good to have a strategy to promote youth and if they see the pathway guaranteed for a few they will work harder to get there. Certainly sounds promising.

3.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 06:49:26
Agree with most of your points Stewarty re:-youth it's all good and well bringing in talent that enhances the pool, but is there not a case for more grass roots in the wider area like prospects at smaller teams for development, also the fitness thing is a no brained as Gersgirl says, might possibly have been a beale hangover.

4.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 07:37:25
Good info mate.

5.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 09:05:03
Great info Stewartry, thanks for sharing!

6.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 10:14:29
Thanks Stewartry. Fingers crossed.

7.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 12:52:06
I can see the benefit of our youths being swapped to other countries to get games and experience but what's in it for the other clubs, there is no league here for players over 18 so where would they play. What we should do is try to organise our B team or U21s to play in a league outside this country and see if the SFA have the brass neck to stop us when they can`t be bothered to organise anything themselves.

8.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 13:50:21
Good info stewartyyblue12 ?I've just been told myself that we're going to be linking up with chelsea in a partnership, for the reasons just like you stated earlier mate ???.

9.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 19:00:58
Excellent information and very welcome. A complete overhaul of our Medical and Fitness Setup and our youth strategy is long overdue.

10.) 11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024 19:04:24
Not signing bosman injury prone players would be a start to our fitness worries.