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13 Jun 2025 15:03:55
Dessers out by looks of it and a new offer possibly going in for Turgeman
Turgeman looks a great replacement from what I've seen on you tube
Yes you tube never seen him play but from what I have watched very quick feet skill full fast knows where the net is and hold up the ball
What's not to like.
1.) 13 Jun 2025 15:55:45
I like him, both of the strikers we are linked with are very similar, big, strong and pacey with good feet. Decent hild up and link play. Frigans footage shows a good range of passing especially switching play right to left.
2.) 13 Jun 2025 16:01:16
Turgeman better than what we currently have.
3.) 13 Jun 2025 17:18:22
If Dessers is, allowed to leave for the reported 1.5 million figure then that is a disgrace and people who do our negotiating need to have a hard look at themselves we finally get rid of old board yet mae same terrible decisions when it comes to transfers and how little we get for them not a decent club in the world would sell a striker who scored 20 to 25 goals last season for that it's embarrassing whoever has sanctioned that figure.
4.) 13 Jun 2025 17:35:58
Stiv I've seen 5m 6m even 8m I've never once seen 1.5m and never will as that's not a fee mentioned anywhere and is completely made up.
5.) 13 Jun 2025 17:36:08
Stir. the £1.5M is his new annual salary and not the price which hasn't been agreed yet.
6.) 13 Jun 2025 17:44:15
Asa he certainly looks it
From what I've watched very excited to get this player in.
7.) 13 Jun 2025 17:45:04
I've seen 8m euroes so about 6m pounds I think.
8.) 13 Jun 2025 17:46:08
Ibrox Noise talking sh! t as per!
9.) 13 Jun 2025 17:49:38
If anybody actually clicks into the article its tells you his wages are 1.5mill.
10.) 13 Jun 2025 17:59:41
Apparently €8m euros
That's over £5m pounds.
11.) 13 Jun 2025 20:08:04
€8m euros mentioned. If so that's a great deal for his age . considering many feel he's not good enough!?!? I'd be amazed if any other striker we bring in will net 51 goals first 2 seasons? Had he been younger I'd love to see him alongside a better/ confident team? Correct decision to let him go tho if the cash is right.
09 Jun 2025 20:24:56
Just heard on way home AEK Athens in for Dessers didn't say how much though anywhere reporting potential fee
I heard early on this year the club was opened to selling but that was before takeover
And I know some say he's happy here
But I reckon the right money and situation comes up he will be away
If we do sell him surely we could go 5 million for Turgeman since they apparently knocked back 4 from us already if that rumour is true?
1.) 09 Jun 2025 20:28:36
He's 31 is he not. If we get descent offer then sell.
2.) 09 Jun 2025 20:34:24
We should be looking for around 6m for Dessers.
3.) 09 Jun 2025 20:34:25
DR claim we want 5m at least for dessers. Thankfully we are not forced to sell anyone for less than there worth.
4.) 09 Jun 2025 20:35:12
Posted that a fortnight ago Athens and Olympiacos at the time of posting. ?.
5.) 09 Jun 2025 20:36:00
£5m is the fee we want according to the media.
6.) 09 Jun 2025 20:44:10
31 in December, time to cash in while his stock is still high! Igamane should be ready plus there are better out there in the market! Dessers has worked hard, but time to sell- we have to learn lessons from Morelos, Lundstrum, Kent, Jack, Barasic, Hagi and Lawrence who have all went out the door with zero coming back in!
7.) 09 Jun 2025 20:46:32
He's 30 Davie still a few years in him yet.
8.) 09 Jun 2025 20:58:14
Love Dessers but if sold for 5/ 6m I'm happy with that and replaced with a young future talent.
9.) 09 Jun 2025 21:16:22
What you thinking Fork think he'll go?
10.) 09 Jun 2025 21:16:53
Agree My Star nothing less than 6 for me too.
11.) 09 Jun 2025 21:58:16
Last chance to get money for Dessers, got to start doing the right thing at the right time, if we can make a few quid then all the better because we will lose some on Danilo who should be way as well.
12.) 09 Jun 2025 22:14:15
Unsure bud guess it depends on what he's looking for, still got 2 years if I'm right and has stated he's happy here.
13.) 09 Jun 2025 22:23:55
We have to remember we still have payments to make on Dessers.
14.) 09 Jun 2025 22:29:32
Again, I have no idea how players are valued, but I'd have Dessers around the £2-3m mark.
15.) 09 Jun 2025 23:19:53
Id take 4 reinvest in turgeman.
16.) 10 Jun 2025 00:25:23
Ehl your supposed to big up our players not sell them short lol.
17.) 10 Jun 2025 00:33:58
Agree with you all. I like Dessers. He scores goals but if a good offer comes in we should take it. However I didn't know we still have payments to make on him? Would it be worth selling him John? If he wanted to stay and taking his goals and experience into consideration, would it be worth selling him? I've no idea how much we still owe for him? Just thinking how much will a goal scorer like that cost to repl.
18.) 10 Jun 2025 00:34:27
Replace him.
19.) 10 Jun 2025 00:48:53
I think the way we should be looking at Dessers with our new player trading model in mind is, take £4-5mil, reinvest that in a young player and look at that players potential ceiling value
Dessers at £4-5 mil right now at 31, his valuation will only go backwards
Now is the time to sell from a business perspective, barring the fact that he is not Rangers class (regardless what some on here feel) he is no Jelavic/ McCoist/ Mols/ Hately. He's not even an Eric Bo Anderson IMO.
20.) 10 Jun 2025 04:48:53
Have to disagree re Dessers. I like the guy gets a lot of grief but always gives 100% yes misses few frustrating chances but still produces good numbers and let's not forget this is while playing pretty much whole season up front alone in what has to be said was an average team. Yes i get now would be the time to sell my head tells me that but i'd really miss the big guy think he's much better than he gets credit for i'd like to see what numbers he produced playing 2 up top i think he would be involved in a lot more goals.
21.) 10 Jun 2025 06:05:46
Dessers is a guy I would love to see stay I know folks opinion on the guy is a mixed bag a nuts but he's always got a goal in him
If not he assists or is involved in some way, his work ethics on and off the ball are second to none, his goal n positional sence his great
Look at his numbers he's what we would be looking to buy in a striker
So keep him we can't just keep danilo n hope he's going to come better I know he's decent but far too unlucky injury wise
N too move forward as a team we need players who are strong enough week in week out that's dessers
Unfortunately not danilio
Pity I do like danilo
I also liked roofe
But can't keep hold of players who run risk of injuries
Unfortunate but true.
22.) 10 Jun 2025 07:22:12
2-3m when we paid 5m? Over 50 goals in 2 seasons. Thank god you don't value players!
23.) 10 Jun 2025 07:41:43
We'll see but if you're right EHL then forget making money on sales going forward because that's an embarrassing figure for the leagues top scorer who also has a great record/ reputation abroad. A goal scoring International and for the Eagles who have a good pedigree.
We paid 4 and he's better than when he joined. He's at his peak currently.
I bang on and on every season but we are one of the worst selling teams around! If this new lot don't improve that I'll be surprised.
24.) 10 Jun 2025 09:43:45
Gdog but he is a player fans are wanting to get rid of as he isn't good enough for us. but then when a figure is given which is less than we think it should be we get all upset about it. I have no clue how to value a player and suspect most fans dont; they compare them with what Celtic get isn't really understanding valuation. whatever we get will be less what we still have to pay and probably a portion of his wages. then the 5% in every deal to previous clubs and the agents fee and we have sweet FA to spend on the replacement. better the devil you know?
25.) 10 Jun 2025 10:27:00
Angus, I love Dessers's work rate, top scorer and never throws in the towel.
Reluctantly, I was kind of agreeing with those who insist now is the time to sell, but, as you have cleverly outlined, if it's not going to help us financially, at all, so yes, for me, it's certainly better the devil you know.
26.) 10 Jun 2025 14:05:04
Think Dessers is worth twice that amount easily EHL, his stats in Europe should see us at least making our money back, a could be wrong but he is not one of the players I would worry about getting cash in for.
08 Jun 2025 10:37:55
Hi EHL,
To be successful in multiple competitions, don't Rangers need a better side?
What do you think of the following?:
Rangers need a better keeper, stronger defence, need R & L wingers. Folk don't think Barron or diomande are good enough. Need another striker if we lose Dessers can't rely on Danilo (would like him moved on).
Cortes needs to prove himself, as I have my doubts about him too. Raskin I think will be sold so need a replacement for him. Yilmaz, Dowell and Matondo also need moving on. Also talk of Souttar having interest.
Balogun, Fernandes and Kasa are away don't see us bringing them back unless I've missed something with regards to those two loans.
I think we have to move more on this summer than many think if we want success, unless we write this season off and build slowly for next season using the transfer windows so finally next summer we have the changes in place to be successful.
So we may have a squad of 30 players, but right now I reckon we will need to move on half of them on so we are challenging for the 25/26 season.
1.) 08 Jun 2025 10:40:08
100% agree with OP. Only thing I would add is with all the movements that are required this might play into the hands of Raskin and Souttar who might be able to negotiate better deals. Might be simpler for the recruitment team with having 2 less deals their having to manage.
2.) 08 Jun 2025 10:47:04
Can I ask, are you the same person that posted under the Sir Walter Smith username? Posts seem the same and always asking the same posters questions.
3.) 08 Jun 2025 11:03:41
Scottw1990,
No I can confirm I am not Coops
I've been posting on here for a good while now mate and I ask the same posters questions is because I've built up a good rapport with posters and I enjoy their input and knowledge and if coops was on i'd enjoy his input too like I always did
I hope that clears up your question ?.
4.) 08 Jun 2025 11:08:43
Diomande is definitely good enough.
5.) 08 Jun 2025 11:23:12
Burt Diomande is quality mate, no Scott, sws os still missing hopefully returns soon.
6.) 08 Jun 2025 11:31:30
There is a lot of work needing done in every area and it will take time.
We still have a bloated squad even with the guys that have already left the club.
If McCausland goes then it will leave us with zero Right wingers so that will be the priority over the Left hand side where we have Cortes and Matondo still. (I think Cortes may surprise a few this season, and no interest in Matondo)
If Proper goes, Davies and King get sold then we are extremely light at CB with doubts over Soutter as well.
If Yilmaz goes then a Starting LB required with Jefte as back up.
CM we have cover ATM unless there is movement, maybe space for 1 other areas will be a priority. If Barahmi is sold then that would be the last of the number 10s at the club as i believe we will play with 6s and 8s in the middle.
RB tav will still be here next season most likely.
Up top can see maybe 1 striker in if Danillo gets sold/ loaned out. Dessers doesn't want to leave and Iggy needs to stay for another year.
Priority should be CBs, LB and RW to get started before the first qualifying rounds.
Just my opinion.
7.) 08 Jun 2025 11:33:13
I appreciate the post the only disagreement I have is on Barron and Dio. They are young and will improve. I think Martin can improve them. I believe they have the qualities to succeed and be top players for US. I am hoping under Martin you will see better versions of them this season. We need a bit more patience with young players.
8.) 08 Jun 2025 11:47:26
Coisty, great reply mate. ?
Peter, My star, I agree with Barron I like Barron have done since he came in and definitely has a future at the club think he will get better
Diomande is a good player however some have highlighted he at times disappears in the domestic games side if it.
But then again think most of our squad have been guilty of that over the season lack of fight and passion when facing the smaller teams and not turning up with there A game.
9.) 08 Jun 2025 12:20:55
Opinion _ we need a new captain
Love tav n what he's done but we need to move on
Give it to raskin before we lose him
I think this will be silly season if tav stays the captain
We will bring in a few players
N repeat the past two seasons
Tav is not the answer as captain no more it's been clear to see for past 2 seasons
N seems to devide the dressing room to often
Time gor a chance is the now
With tav just another step backwards
N one or two losses back on the same roundabout as past few seasons.
10.) 08 Jun 2025 12:42:58
Stig, we do need to improve in every area, however I think it's important to keep this section of the open letter in mind -
"While we recognise the importance of resources, we believe that thoughtful, disciplined investment, guided by a clear strategy, is the path to enduring success. Every decision, whether sporting or business, will be made with the club's long-term success and sustainability in mind. "
So we're not going to overhaul our full squad in a few short weeks.
It'll take time.
11.) 08 Jun 2025 12:47:48
I think a lot will depend on the formation Martin wants us to play next season could see him going 3-5-2 or 5-3-2 using wing backs and if that's the case yes we will need decent wing backs both sides and a couple of CBs love to keep raskin, Dio and Barron we've Cameron coming in maybe another midfielder needed i'd keep Dessers and Igamane as my starting 2 then maybe add another experienced ST and youngster up front. I know folk don't like it but i'd try to get Shankland and another in i'd definitely try to get Miller although that seens unlikely Martin has his favourites and runours so far suggest he's identified a couple he wants in so hopefully we can get rid of the fringe lads and invest in 1st team with couple of promising youngsters. Just my thoughts.
12.) 08 Jun 2025 13:25:47
The stig doesn't do short posts ?.
13.) 08 Jun 2025 13:26:55
I think I could be the new captain. I am really good at guessing whether it will be head or tails. also have handed over a couple of pennants in my time and haven't dropped one yet.
I am also a moaning git so can easily be the person who has to chat to the referee. yes the captain probably does more (or does he), but I would want more in the team to start taking some responsibility and not leaving it to one player.
What is it people expect the captain to do on their own in amongst 11 players if those other 10 players don't take that responsibility?
if the other 10 aren't doing that at the moment, then are any of them a captain? it is just a piece of cloth on their arm that makes them stand out. others can do it without that piece of cloth.
14.) 08 Jun 2025 13:51:42
Ehl we do need drastic changes especially in defence an wingers. I don't agree with it but a lot of fans time is something our new head coach isn't going to get.
15.) 08 Jun 2025 14:05:20
A couple will be sold to fund any incomings, part of the supposed £20m coming in won't be much .
Starting to look like a Mel Brooks movie but not very funny.
16.) 08 Jun 2025 14:33:27
Totally agree on the defence and wingers storm that to me should be first priority.
17.) 08 Jun 2025 14:48:26
Strom, we will make gradual and sensible changes to the squad and RM (and the coaching team) will be tasked with improving the players we have and finding a system that optimises the squad we have at our disposal.
It's not what most fans thought would happen, but it's the reality.
18.) 08 Jun 2025 14:56:49
Angus look at say Barry ferguson as a captain players respected him
He would grab the game by the bollocks n grab players when the steaks were down
Captains like sourness who where action men gough.
It wasn't just an armband it was an honer n these guys wore it with pride
Where more than vocal involved in everything n controlled the pitch n steamed players on when behind n never gave up
We have been with tav a while w
I would like a change n think we would be more successful with another captain
Time for a change my opinion
Tav can still be an important player
But I think Raskin would do well as captain ?.
19.) 08 Jun 2025 16:30:21
Optimising the squad we've got lol. There is far too many who will never be good enough even if fully optimised. Remember scott wright kept getting a clean slate with diff managers did that make him better. Anyone earmarked to leave last season should be chased this summer again - no clean slate. Same players = same results.
20.) 08 Jun 2025 16:58:23
This takeover really has me worried, this was supposed to be momentous for us and instead it's all leaving a bad taste in the mouth. We needed investment etc but we have gone for a cheap option in RM who nobody wanted and we have lost a fair few players already and the bones of this team is the same team that has failed for seasons and yet we are told we won't be making massive changes over the summer.
Sorry but apart from Raskin and Dio we need improvement in every department and badly need some wingers in too. Yet here all I have seen since RM is all the English championship cast offs linked with us. Really don't want to be going down that road again but with RM and KT I see it already.
Actually pretty concerned with our direction right now.
21.) 08 Jun 2025 17:48:06
BBJ, without the takeover we were limping towards real financial trouble - so the fact we now have security should be the biggest bonus of all.
The new ownership group first need to stabilise the club, and the new share issue will be the first step in doing so.
In terms of transfers, the maths is simple. Our turnover is around £85m, so we can spend 70% of that - which is about £60m.
Currently we've reduced the expenditure at the club from £60 to £52. So regardless of how rich our owners are we can only spend the difference.
Good news is that from 1st July we will start to see commercial deals that will increase our turnover and a few player sales that will do the same - plus free up some budget wage wise.
It all requires patience though.
The new owners are good, but they're not miracle workers.
22.) 08 Jun 2025 18:55:33
Bluedreamer the players at the club past and present all seem to like and respect Tav and think he is a good captain. It is the fans who dont.
Do you think Ferguson would have been as successful without the others in the team who were captains without the armband, Amoruso, Numan, Weir, Moore, Albertz, McGregor GVB etc
and what about Souness without Butcher, woods, Jimmy Nichol, Durrant, McCoist, Roberts.
The point is they had multiple leaders on the pitch and choosing to place the blame at just 1 player is naive.
23.) 08 Jun 2025 19:28:17
EHL I understand all of what you're saying but you are missing my point entirely I think.
Our new model is meant to be sustainability and player trading model etc but since we have appointed KT (English leagues) PS (English leagues) the guy replacing Koppen (English leagues) and RM (English leagues) and now look at all these links to English league players, it's very worrying as Koppen stated it offers no real value.
My concern is that we will now not look into all these hidden gem markets and instead go down the route of signing English cast offs again which has already proved to be our downfall.
I hope I'm wrong and we see some good young players getting signed etc but they have some job this summer as our squad is really weak as it stands and with you saying we won't be having a big summer it has me very worried.
24.) 08 Jun 2025 20:58:27
BBJ, I would suggest you wait until seeing who we actually sign and don't read to much on to the paper talk.
25.) 08 Jun 2025 21:38:41
It's not nieave everyone can see it hasent worked for tav for past few seasons see clearly he's slower and hasn't been great as he once was
Is defending has been rotten at times if it wasn't Tav playing the way he has the player would be binned harsh reality
what is nieave is sticking with him just out of loyalty for his services
I. love tav I honestly do
But I also honestly think we need a change.
04 Jun 2025 15:16:30
Oh and Gerrard had agreed terms initially hence why some of us had heard it was definitely him, but he's decided not to take it last week after whatever happened there he seems to changed his mind.
So who knows who's going to get it or got it, but think they need to get things moving with the qualifiers fast approaching and a team needed put together with a coach in place to coach them?
1.) 04 Jun 2025 15:25:02
I personally don't think SG had agreed any terms.
2.) 04 Jun 2025 15:47:45
SG never agreed terms.
3.) 04 Jun 2025 15:49:13
SG did not agree terms and was not offered terms. Straight from the top men.
4.) 04 Jun 2025 15:57:22
That's not true stig.
5.) 04 Jun 2025 15:58:54
Everyone walking away as the rumours say, to clear the path for Marco Rose? fingers crossed.
6.) 04 Jun 2025 16:04:47
Totally agree Ibrox.
7.) 04 Jun 2025 16:20:02
We need better than Gerrard and Martin.
Relieved Martin wasn't announced yesterday.
8.) 04 Jun 2025 16:20:38
Guys and Ibrox4me as a few in here heard same thing
Also players and ex players had heard same thing and were openly discussing it
That's a fact 100% true
It was rife through the helicopter Sunday event
And also John on here clarified Gerrard was spoken to as well in a post back a few weeks ago
There's a fair few who all believe and heard Gerrard was spoken to 100% that looks very credible?
And if you don't mind me asking if your so sure he wasn't
Who has been and who will be unveiled?
You can't come on and totally dismiss everybody surely without giving something back?
EBB if it's not true
Can you explain why it's not true and where you heard it's not true
So many coming in and rubbishing the Gerrard rumour yet so many credible sources have all heard it and said it
Just because you don't want it to be true doesn't make it untrue ?
He was at the very least spoken to and was was deemed to have been right up their in Cavanagh and 49ers preferred manager
I hope when and who over it is gets announced I Hope EHl can either clarify once and for all or least find out the real answer and be able to say in here and put it to bed and I'll leave it alone
Who else on here was at the helicopter Sunday event and openly hear the Gerrard rumour being spoken about?
That event was after someone of us was even told about it.
If you don't believe fair play
but others do and that's life.
9.) 04 Jun 2025 16:38:05
John what is it you agree with
I remember explicitly you saying a few weeks back you can clarify Gerrard was spoken too?
You also mentioned Lampard
and you mentioned another manager who's name slips my mind rejected talking to us
So I'm confused as to what you agree with
Are you now saying you haven't heard Gerrard was spoken to?
10.) 04 Jun 2025 16:41:05
John
Julen Lopetegu that's the other manager at same time you mentioned about Gerrard being spoken too
Yet Ibrox4me is saying he was never spoken too and you agree ?.
11.) 04 Jun 2025 17:00:15
For what it's worth, from the information I have heard - SG was not spoken to by the new ownership group.
Hopefully, that clears it up - or it may confuse matters even more.
12.) 04 Jun 2025 17:01:53
In fairness Stig, they said he wasn't offered terms not that he wasn't spoken to (at least from what I can see) Gerrard could have been spoken to and people could have thought is was him by virtue of him or his representatives speaking to people about being interviewed but it doesn't mean he was offered terms, just that he WAS a candidate. That being said he still MAY be the guy we ultimately appoint as other than EHL I think we are all in the dark as to what the board/ Thelwell have decided (if they truly have decided) . Even reliable sources are just hearing bits and pieces as the 49ers are keeping it very tight. Of course, I could be wrong.
13.) 04 Jun 2025 17:05:56
Sorry Stig. Calm down and read. I've once again said SG was not offered terms and this didn't agree terms. At no time did I say he hadn't had a conversation although my understanding is that this didn't happen. There are many agents, recruitment agencies and the like out there so it's not impossible there was a chat somewhere.
Also, I'm very much with what EHL has just posted. I appreciate you've gone out on a limb saying it's Gerrard, and if it is, I'll be the first to hold my hands up. However, it's best to read a comment first before changing it to suit your narrative. Hope this helps to clarify.
14.) 04 Jun 2025 17:07:13
Stingo my wee brothers friends with a couple of the young guys in the first team set up. Played with them at braidhurst so you can take a guess who. He's admitted that most of the squad aren't even sure who it's going to be ( at the time when I asked ) so what chance do ex players have? I remember when I was a young guy every one had it on paper we'd signed brown ( was coming from players in the squad and ex players at the time ) we even sung about it at Easter road I was there that day. He ended up signing for that lot ….
15.) 04 Jun 2025 17:20:35
EHL - the new owners alluded to the new head coach having no previous ties to Rangers is that still your understanding?
16.) 04 Jun 2025 17:21:14
I take every rumour on here as a rumour as we all should, I'm not in the know in any capacity however last thing I saw about Gerrard was Sky Sports.
Sky sport sources close to Gerrard understand that he was never in discussions with the 49ers.
Now if that means he spoke with king or so who knows ?.
17.) 04 Jun 2025 17:21:28
Stig maybe john was on his medication at that point ? i do recall him saying it though mate.
18.) 04 Jun 2025 17:22:38
Stig, which is it.
You said "Gerrard had agreed terms initially", as that's what your source had told you, then you said a couple posts later "He was at the very least spoken to"
So had he agreed terms or not?
And what I'm reading was John agreeing with another poster that he indeed hadn't been offered terms and didn't say that he wasn't spoken to!
You seem to have got extremely defensive
It's like you've came on this looking for something.
People hear things, doesn't mean they're right or wrong but the consensus seems to be Rangers initially spoke to Gerrard and that's as far as it went.
19.) 04 Jun 2025 17:22:41
Ok Thanks for clearing that up EHl
I am bewildered to know why so many people had heard he was spoken to even players ex players had believed he was spoken too
if you ever do hear anything else on it EHL on it I'd be interested to hear as so many convinced he was.
20.) 04 Jun 2025 17:27:01
A heard it was Gerrards representatives that reached out to Rangers and out of respect they held a meeting with Gerrards team. They realised they where not one of the preferred options and withdrew themselves as a option.
21.) 04 Jun 2025 17:31:17
Why does it matter if he was spoken to? He's not going to be our new manager/ head coach. Let it go.
22.) 04 Jun 2025 17:31:50
Stig you are digging a hole for yourself mate. You were adamant it was Gerrard and now it is not you are trying to cover your tracks. In all of the time since you started posting I've never heard you mention a source, not once, until now. I think this manager situation is driving you round the bend and I try to avoid your posts to be honest due to the shear length of them but keep posting and keep the high baws low.
23.) 04 Jun 2025 17:35:29
Can we just announce this already man, been trying to stay off these pages recently as it's just everyone arguing who is or isn't going to be manager. Just announce it so we can get our new era under way already!
24.) 04 Jun 2025 17:42:26
I'm with you Stig. Gerrard verbally agreed to come back and something has happened that has broken down the deal.
Alas according to a reliable source, Martin should be announced tomorrow barring any last minute hitches. Matt Gill will be his assistant.
25.) 04 Jun 2025 17:47:21
Stig there is a difference between Gerrard being spoken to and your OP that he agreed terms and then he turned us down. everyone is saying he never agreed terms not that he wasn't spoken to. you can see the difference here surely.
26.) 04 Jun 2025 17:50:46
So I got it wrong stig.
Both guys posted after me. I respect their views
U keep up posting what u read and run people down.
27.) 04 Jun 2025 17:56:56
O dear stig that didn't go well ?.
28.) 04 Jun 2025 18:10:29
My opinion is that it would have been absolutely crazy if we hadn't sounded out StevieG to find out his availability? We have went on 3 month search for a Manager and ended up with Russell Martin… I will support whoever is Manager?✌️.
29.) 04 Jun 2025 18:16:37
Markymark no Rangers review said that of his own opinion nothing to do with new owners. he's since retracted that statment.
30.) 04 Jun 2025 18:18:35
Stig, I think you missed the hint in my statement - SG wasn't spoken to by the NEW ownership group.
A group who are air tight in terms of how they conduct their business.
If you were the OLD ownership group I'd imagine it would have been prudent to have a plan B in the event that the share purchase didn't conclude, or was delayed - otherwise you'd face the risk of starting the season with no gaffer.
What we know about the old ownership group, is they aren't quite as air tight.
31.) 04 Jun 2025 18:21:20
Bear appears not Martin, Stig says he walked away due to budget and say in transfers.
32.) 04 Jun 2025 18:30:09
John, it's 100% Martin.
33.) 04 Jun 2025 18:35:33
The stig you have had a nightmare here contradicting what you are saying. You are taking things as gospel by your "friend" and others that were at some dinner who obviously got it wrong.
They are hardly any leaks so why would they know? SG was offered nothing I think you are double down because if he did refuse job you can say your info was correct when it wasn't.
A couple of weeks ago I was worried about you and asked you to take a break So did others and you said you were going to and post less and you have went a total 180. Have a day or two to yourself mate.
34.) 04 Jun 2025 18:38:32
I like the Farley Tv version of what went down with Stevie G. Think it's very close to the truth of the matter and quite funny into the bargain .
35.) 04 Jun 2025 18:43:25
EHL that makes perfect sense and I suspect all of the rumours and conjecture are still coming from that old group but they have no real knowledge of any of this now. hence why ex players etc are trying to sound in the know probably from information from that source.
36.) 04 Jun 2025 18:54:36
There's always sense behind the madness Angus.
Also means that posters who post rumours that aren't correct were also potentially sharing genuine rumours from genuine contacts.
04 Jun 2025 15:13:32
Anyone seen the new one
Russell Martin has now walked away due to not having enough imput into transfers and also funds made available.
Apparently another pitch to Davide Ancelotti to be made.
Honestly either all the media have went nuts or we're having trouble enticing someone.
Or EHL if you have heard it's a done deal a while ago will it be announced this week?
this has been some drama.
1.) 04 Jun 2025 15:23:58
Stig mate, there was never a done deal, old owners never had authority or finance to pay a new manager.
2.) 04 Jun 2025 15:26:01
Stig, you reading the fitbaw gospel? the biggest celtic page there is, c'mon mate. That page is a joke.
3.) 04 Jun 2025 15:26:13
It's a circus and it's becoming a joke.
4.) 04 Jun 2025 15:34:45
Paul, there is some conflicting stories going about. Not only in the media but on here too if I'm honest.
some good posters believe it's on going interviewing and good posters believe it's a done deal.
I would like to know when it will be announced ?.
5.) 04 Jun 2025 15:45:03
Stig - there's no drama. The club haven't leaked anything and are going about their business quietly and professionally.
6.) 04 Jun 2025 15:47:35
Mustcatin, it's only 'a circus and becoming a joke' within these pages as everyone is constantly 2nd and 3rd guessing, believing and posting every internet, blog, media rumour and piece of conjecture along with everything they've 'heard from their mate down the pub'.
In reality the new owners started on Friday. By Monday they had the director of football and technical director put in place. Meanwhile they have been doing final interviews with the remaining, preferred candidates and like it or not it seems they are close to appointing Martin as manager. That's the long and short of it, the rest is just social media hysteria ?.
7.) 04 Jun 2025 15:47:47
Yeah i know that mate. But what you're stating you have read it clean off the fitbaw gospel as it's just that very thing been posted.
8.) 04 Jun 2025 15:48:43
Muscat it's a circus? Only by the media because they know nothing.
9.) 04 Jun 2025 15:51:12
Only a joke if you believe the press. The club are conducting themselves in a way I've been craving for for over 15 years. They will comment when it's time. It's not a circus, a debacle or anything like it. Show a little patience and ignore the gutter press.
10.) 04 Jun 2025 16:01:27
Stig, what you wrote is just utter nonsense you also said in another comment that SG walked away after agreeing terms and now this, am just trying to work out what's your motive?
11.) 04 Jun 2025 16:04:44
I still believe it's a done deal based on takeover happening. No one has a clue. Papers working for bookies. Guys in here have nothing. No contacts with previous board. New board are squeaky clean.
12.) 04 Jun 2025 16:07:02
Ibrox imo u r correct, this is how business should be done. Behind closed doors.
13.) 04 Jun 2025 16:14:11
I reckon 3-4 people actually know in the new owners and none of them are saying anything. those on here who I suspect may know a little more on the strategic side aren't giving any meaningful information out; no disrespect to those posters as they are doing what is right.
the issue is as others have said being willing to believe every other bit of tittle tattle in social media, the MSM and even on here as gospel, when it is at best guesswork and at worst total fabrication. then when it is wrong they put stories out to justify why they were wrong and people believe that.
that deserves a Jesus wept; ver to the person who trademarked it a while back.
14.) 04 Jun 2025 16:23:20
I don't get this it's a circus it's a joke take on things. The takeover was only announced last week and a new sporting director on monday. Once they have decided on a new manager it'll be announced, is 2 days since the sporting director has started and 5 days or however long since the takeover was announced with no new manager really that long? If they've got to wait until the end of the week or the end of next week to make sure they get the right person then so be it. This is hardly a joke or a circus making sure you employ the right person.
15.) 04 Jun 2025 16:50:24
Stig, it's great that the good posters have conflicting views, in reality, 99% of us know very little and the media know even less!
16.) 04 Jun 2025 17:01:23
Stig, it's only a drama in the media and on sites like this.
Within the club things are operating at light speed and there is zero drama.
17.) 04 Jun 2025 17:53:56
Why are so many people freaking out about this process? I'd rather the time was taken to find the right man for the job, rather than rush it. From what I've been told, Farioli becoming available has delayed things so the club can speak with him. I've also been told Rose was the preferred candidate, but his wages and the fact he is still under contract with Leipzig (despite leaving his post in February), makes him a very expensive option. The new guys aren't sure he's worth it, so looking at the ones that won't cost a compo package to secure.
18.) 04 Jun 2025 17:54:05
Stig u say rm walked away is your source reliable.
19.) 04 Jun 2025 18:06:12
So good to hear you telling us Martin has walked away Stig.
20.) 04 Jun 2025 18:11:29
Like many Rangers fans yesterday, I was underwhelmed with the impending appointment of RM as our #1, which quickly turned to demoralisation after watching the interview on RR with a Southampton journalist.
I'm by no means on the RM train, but I watched an interview with RM and Gary Lineker today on YouTube which I recommend doubters, like myself to watch, as it is a very honest and insightful piece on the Man and the Manager.
If it turns out to be RM, I'm now far less demoralised and a little more optimistic.
21.) 04 Jun 2025 18:38:08
Angus you owe me £5.90 for using that word since I trademarked it.
22.) 04 Jun 2025 19:17:03
Storm I couldn't remember who it was but wanted to give credit. I will send the check when I get my signing on fee as the new Rangers manager ?.
Thestigno1's banter posts with other poster's replies to Thestigno1's banter posts
15 Jun 2025 18:16:04
Definitely looks like Dessers will be away hoping it's more than 3 million
just don't see why we would him gone for 3 million feel he would be more worth while staying unless he's wanting away of course.
14 Jun 2025 09:34:07
What's everyone's thoughts on the possible signing of Poku?
Looks like Birmingham have pulled out although his agent says he has offers here and abroad?
1.) 14 Jun 2025 09:56:31
Only seen him a couple of times stingo and only highlights, personally opinion I'd be all over Tyrhys Dolan for our rw.
2.) 14 Jun 2025 12:28:51
Have a feeling its another matondo.
13 Jun 2025 10:10:06
Anyone else happpy if we get Mulligan
Think he will be a great addition to the squad funny it's one I wanted to happen
2 very good young Scottish players in Him and Cameron
be happy when I see Mulligan made official
Anyone else we know if we will be going in for.
1.) 13 Jun 2025 10:17:35
Penrice is one I wanted most for left back.
2.) 13 Jun 2025 10:23:17
I agree he looks like he's high tempo and physically robust…seems to carry the ball well with decent delivery.
Scottish home grown is a bonus.
3.) 13 Jun 2025 10:26:53
Last season we signed Kelly and Barron, and both proved to be really valuable over the course of the season.
Will be a priority to continue and identify Scottish talent that can add depth to the squad.
4.) 13 Jun 2025 10:34:33
Not sure there's truth in the Mulligan talk. We had cooled out interest and Ibrox Noise are not to be believed.
5.) 13 Jun 2025 10:53:46
Same Storm i would like Penrice signed as well.
6.) 13 Jun 2025 11:38:56
Storm and my star, what's the chances of us signing him.
7.) 13 Jun 2025 11:59:12
Not sure Mark and Celtic are seemingly interested in him.
8.) 13 Jun 2025 12:08:32
Ehl, do you think we are interested in Lennon Miller? Is he beyond our financial reach or is he a realistic transfer target?
9.) 13 Jun 2025 12:16:06
CMac, we along with multiple clubs have been monitoring him.
I don't think it's a deal that either party would benefit from.
10.) 13 Jun 2025 12:25:28
Yeah Celtic are interested if he had a choice he would choose Rangers IMO.
11.) 13 Jun 2025 12:36:07
Storm he's a massive Celtic fan. He'd chose them.
12.) 13 Jun 2025 12:51:23
Think Cameron and Mulligan added to Kelly and Barron give good depth to the squad. However I would not be paying 4-6 million for Miller. When you look at Raskin and DIo (who I have slated), there is better out there at that price to bring and develop. However word of caution. We still need experience and that needs to factored in when buying some not all players.
13.) 13 Jun 2025 12:58:08
Storm/ mystar agree penrice would really like us to sign him.
14.) 13 Jun 2025 13:09:34
Not sure how interested the player would be? But if interested I ? would be going for Nicky Cadden.
Think he has the best delivery in the league, and could provide early Tav and BB numbers for assists.
Think he would be a better option than Penrice.
15.) 13 Jun 2025 14:09:05
Zikos this has been covered constantly in here. Nicky Cadden's stats up till now have been nowhere near those of Tav or BB despite that superb delivery everyone goes on about. then the numerous reasons for that being the case are argued.
16.) 13 Jun 2025 14:29:28
Been told today Lennon miller will not sign for Rangers in this window. They wouldn't tell me where or who is signing him but won't be us.
17.) 13 Jun 2025 14:34:36
Have to agree with Zikos that Nicky Cadden would be an amazing signing - the lad's left peg is like a magic wand.
18.) 13 Jun 2025 15:27:40
Fair enough Angus, but he would still be an upgrade on what we have currently.
Sign Cadden and maybe Taylor from them and let Jefte and Yilmaz go out on loan or sell.
19.) 13 Jun 2025 15:44:09
Sorry but a wand that no scout at a club higher than Hibs has ever thought worth the bother to buy. I just don't see it i'm afraid and his stats don't back that wand up. Tav who our fans don't rate had same goals and 13 assists compared to 7 for Cadden.
20.) 13 Jun 2025 15:50:21
Sam of orange he is not a massive Celtic fan that is a lie he grew up a Rangers fan.
21.) 13 Jun 2025 17:13:48
Hopefully it's not them that sign Miller storm.
22.) 13 Jun 2025 17:19:11
Scottish players tend not to crash and burn when they play for Rangers. I can think of Cifuentes and Matondo that have, but there are plenty of others. They know the league we play in, the weather, the pitches and all the rest of it and it doesn't worry them. Much less of a risk for everyone. Plus, we're a Scottish team.
12 Jun 2025 17:21:15
Id just like to add my wee bit in on the Dessers debate
We will miss his goals when he goes think I agree with Mark when he said rather Danilo went than Dessers
Dessers has proved he can score goals and seems to be getting better the longer he's been here
However with still payments to be made and his wage and this really been the last year to make some decent money on clearing off our payments on him then it makes sense to sell now whilst we can
he will go with all our best wishes but If it's what's best for the club then we have to accept it.
1.) 12 Jun 2025 18:39:51
Payments are paid throughout players contracts.
2.) 12 Jun 2025 18:57:09
We won't miss his goals if we sign a new striker that does his job he will get they goals that Dresser would get.
3.) 13 Jun 2025 08:49:43
Yah if we sign the striker who can get 30 plus goals a year. what salary should we offer that striker?
12 Jun 2025 17:07:31
Hey Fork not seen much of you these days
unless I'm missing your posts mate.
Hope your good ?
anyone going to get to watch any of the games on Sunday for the FIFA Club World Cup
I'm looking forward to it ?.
1.) 12 Jun 2025 17:34:38
I'm here, bud. just having a watching brief for a bit n chilling until somebody starts speaking sense??? all good mate?.
2.) 12 Jun 2025 17:36:43
Fork had having some health issues Stingo he mentioned it last week, Fork hope you're doing well mate ?.
3.) 12 Jun 2025 17:39:53
All good guys good outcome?.
4.) 12 Jun 2025 17:40:28
I'm looking forward to psg v atletico. I'll probably watch Bayern v Auckland as well. 8 pm and 5 pm kickoffs. The early hours of the morning kick offs will be to late for me throughout week. Looking forward to it as well also. The competition will take us close if not right up to our champions league qualifier. Some football to watch lol.
5.) 12 Jun 2025 18:11:34
I missed that fork so hope you are well. You won't be on much if you are waiting on anyone talking sense ?.
6.) 12 Jun 2025 18:12:11
Good to hear all is good Fork. Take care mate.
7.) 12 Jun 2025 18:16:14
Missed that - hope all is well Fork.
8.) 12 Jun 2025 18:16:48
Fork if u r waiting for us to talk sense u will have a long wait, take care mate.
9.) 12 Jun 2025 18:36:43
Cheers guys appreciated, had a scare but alls good, all clear? as you all know I always talk sense???.
10.) 12 Jun 2025 18:37:32
Hope you're good fork, didn't know anything was amiss.
11.) 12 Jun 2025 18:40:42
Club world cups a joke.
12.) 12 Jun 2025 19:08:54
Glad you're well Fork, you come across as the voice of calm and reason when the you know what hits the fan.
13.) 12 Jun 2025 19:17:53
The same as the rest of the troops Fork. I didn't know you weren't keeping good. Glad to hear all is good now.
14.) 12 Jun 2025 19:31:40
Once again thanks lads??.
15.) 12 Jun 2025 19:34:31
Take care, Fork.
16.) 12 Jun 2025 19:48:39
Yes glad got hear all ok Fork good news
as for talking sense just go read one of my books will make you feel better ?.
17.) 12 Jun 2025 19:49:26
Did you have to open your wallet fork?
18.) 12 Jun 2025 20:22:06
Fork glad all is well although similarly I didn't realise you had a concern. choked on my tea on you talking sense ??. I would limit the praise to your irreverently funny sense of humour.
19.) 12 Jun 2025 21:37:16
Alll the best Fork. ?.
20.) 12 Jun 2025 22:25:39
You guys??.
21.) 12 Jun 2025 22:28:20
All the best Fork.
22.) 13 Jun 2025 01:40:47
That's good to hear fork ?.
23.) 13 Jun 2025 05:53:50
Glad your getting better fork.
24.) 13 Jun 2025 11:05:15
All the best Fork ?????????.
15 Jun 2025 15:26:17
Seeing a report saying Frigan is a done deal
Is that true.?
13 Jun 2025 19:43:59
EHL don't ruin it for me mate
I'm liking the idea the Turgeman rumour is real along with Mulligan and a few others like Coady possibly add Poku onto that and Frigan and possibly Abqar
Can I have a few of these EHL ??.
13 Jun 2025 17:44:15
Asa he certainly looks it
From what I've watched very excited to get this player in.
12 Jun 2025 17:17:17
John you hearing if he's definitely coming?
I'd like to see Mulligan him and Cameron 2 very good bits of business I'd say.
11 Jun 2025 20:34:02
I'm not getting involved all I will say Angus that's a very good point on Russia
Il leave it their.
15 Jun 2025 16:56:50
Is it really JFM ??
Keepers hold the ball for eternity it feels at times especially when we're chasing g for a goal ?.
15 Jun 2025 16:08:38
8 seconds isn't a lot of time for a keep to make a save down low get up and then distribute the ball.
13 Jun 2025 20:33:56
Mutual agreement
See many posting on social media this will mean Igamane will be in his way not sure why they think that
Makes sense Charai leaves Martin will want his own man
And to be honest always found it a strange appointment to begin with no offence to the man.
13 Jun 2025 19:38:35
Guys everyone I know that attends IBrox has said they will miss him and the general consensus is he's a decent player nice big guy but also frustrates at times
But never any malice towards him and folk yes get on his back when he misses chances but what players doesn't get it in the neck when they missed chances
I'm sure Ally also got it in the neck back in the day and he's a club legend.
He's came out and played his football with mostly a smile on his face
He leaves I'm sure he has many happy memories to take with him and to be honest I think he won over the majority of fans so it is the minority who still give him stick and I'm sure he will be happy he converted so many Rangers fans
In my opinion guys.
13 Jun 2025 18:07:12
Yeah get that
But still good to see who were interested and being linked with the more credible ones anyway lol.