Rangers Banter Archive August 10 2015

10 Aug 2015 20:04:45
To be honest as good a player as Scott Allan is, I think our midfield has proven that he isn't exactly a necessity. 9 goals in 2 games against our 2 main rivals shows our midfield isn't really in need of creativity. I'll be a happy bear if we do sign him because as I say he's a good player, but if we leave it to get him on a pre-contract then I'll be just as happy.

But onto something which I think is so much more important, it was fantastic to be at ibrox on Friday with such a feel good factor. Last season the fans were missing and the club and team missed them so much so it was great for the Rangers family to stand together again

WATP

10 Aug 2015 22:58:09
Allan would defo inhance our team.who would allan replace in midfield though think it would be law myself

11 Aug 2015 08:27:29
We need a play maker in midfield and a strong holding midfielder. The midfield so far play good football however I am fearful of coming up against a team with physical players in midfield.

11 Aug 2015 16:31:16
I think a strong holding player is essential but I think we have enough talent in there otherwise. Allan would be a great addition I think but on the flip side it would maybe be just as good to sign him on a bosman and give some of the other young midfielders a chance to develop this season with first team football. Under warburton they seem to be flourishing so let's give them the chance to shine this year.

10 Aug 2015 16:28:03
Why is the Eustace signing taking so long to happen?

Is it money or fitness?

Perhaps it would be wise to look elsewhere - perhaps looking at the youth is not an option.

Decisions, decisions


Any Scottish CBs out there that is worth a look at?

10 Aug 2015 17:09:57
Eustase not a cb. I think it's a wise move making him prove he is fit enough before signing him

10 Aug 2015 17:12:11
I liked the boy playing centre half for St Mirren,Jack somebody?

10 Aug 2015 17:47:59
gkk the boy had one good game, need to see how he does the full season before we'd have a look at him

10 Aug 2015 19:18:45
The boy that was centre half for St Mirren on Friday was Jack Baird who was on Rangers books until he was 15 another one we have discarded, and would cost us to get back now

10 Aug 2015 19:54:04
Bluenose,I'm aware of that mate.I'm going with my first impressions of the boy and I think he's got something there. He's far more aggresive in the air and in the tackle than Wilson.
I never needed a full season to clock that.

10 Aug 2015 20:46:52
The fact that nearly every one of his tackles were fouls is maybe a hint at why he was let go. Luca gasporrotto will be a far better player! Craig Halkett deserves a chance as well rather going out and buying big dumplings.

11 Aug 2015 08:08:34
whats happened to McGregor

10 Aug 2015 11:59:57
Right I like to look around at the other leagues all over Europe and South America

Got to say, I am quite impressed with the Colombian attacker, Erik Moreno plying his trade with Braga of Portugal

Only 22 year of age and been tipped for the top a few years back!

He went on loan to Greek Super league outfit Panetolikos, last year, with 7 goals out of 14 games

He goes back to Braga in Sept. chances are not getting first choice upfront!

Can Rangers not look at this type of player? Looks excellent, certainly will bring value to the club

If he had stats like this in English Championship he would be 6m plus player!

Surely worth a punt!!!

10 Aug 2015 12:54:37
is this Erick Moreno you are on about? I believe he is currently a free agent, and I can see why, the boy never plays first team football, he's scored something like 19 goals in 72 apps, he is 23. personally I don't rate his stats too well, also he doesn't seem to be the kinda player that would fit into Warburtons new looks side.

10 Aug 2015 14:50:06
work permit a problem maybe?

10 Aug 2015 16:30:04
Onlshowaround I wouldn't focus too heavily on stats are you playing FIFA15 again haha

The boys workrate is immense and quick! His scoring has improved the last year and only still 23yo

If you play in the Greek Super League and bang in a goal ever two games, which is considerably better than the Championship and on par with the SPL I can't see why the boy wouldn't be worth a punt! He has the main attributes to his game to suit Scottish football!

Can take him on trial at least and then weigh up options whether worth a contract!

10 Aug 2015 08:44:09
Players based on their market value (As per Transfermarkt.com) EUROS:
Waghorn - 1Mill
Tavernier - 350,000
Halliday - 350,000
Holt - 250,000
Kiernan - 400,000
Wilson - 500,000
Foderingham - 200,000

Total = 3, 050,000. We spent less than 500k on all of these players, Plus Jordan Thompson and Tommy Lang who I would guess have a rough market value of 100-150k due to interest from Premier league clubs.

10 Aug 2015 10:12:02
Yes I'm believing all that especially when they have our x player Charlie Telfer only worth 50 Th. €.
Splutter in coffee at this point Marius Zaliukas.400 Th. € and 500 Th. € for Kenny Miller.
Sorry like your figures but in real life you would be lucky to get 1.5 for the lot. No one wanted them I'm afraid hence why we got them for such low price and until we have played a lot more games no one is going to be paying silly money for them soon.Nice thought tho.

10 Aug 2015 10:51:50
Hi Ally - yes I had a giggle at Zals and Millers valuations. My point is that for the business he has done I am mightily impressed with. Proof of his acute business sense. I do not wish to be a selling club, but for financial stability that will be a necessity. These players have joined us for game time and European football. 3 years time their ambition is to be signed up to the premier league and we will reap the rewards of that.

10 Aug 2015 11:49:54
I don't think nobody wanted tavernier and waghorn these guys would have easily got English championship clubs.

10 Aug 2015 12:56:28
From what I've heard Tavernier was wanted by English clubs as his performances for Bristol last season were very good. he chose to come to rangers as players want European football, clearly he seems to think we will have that in the next 3 years.

10 Aug 2015 14:00:37
Hi Cee, Completely agree with you and Foderingham was wanted by Reading and another un-named championship Club. Lang was heavily sought after by Aston Villa. Halliday and Holt refused contract extensions offered to them to move for free.

10 Aug 2015 15:08:29
Kiernan and foderingham were both linked with English championship with kiernan very close to signing a deal with Birmingham and reading actively interested in foderingham. Holt woukd have signed a deal at sheff utd had they not lost their manager and tavernier and halliday have looked very good so far. The jury is still out on waghorn in my opinion bit to sum up these players (or most of them) were wanted at championship or top league one level. Both which is of a much higher standard than anything scotland has to offer other than maybe a handful of players at celtic.

10 Aug 2015 18:05:08
that may be a value dreamed up by some guru in swaziland but to be wort that money u need someone will to pay that amount and there are not many going about

10 Aug 2015 07:49:45
Apparently the sales of Warburton bread in Scotland have increased by over 20% since Marks revival arrival. I wonder if he is getting a slice of that.

10 Aug 2015 08:05:39
I hope he gets a piece of it.

10 Aug 2015 08:54:24
Interesting Bday facts:
Wilson Dec 27th
Barrie Mckay Dec 31st (21st)
Jordan Thomson Jan 3rd
Davie Templeton Jan 7th
Rob Kiernan Jan 13th
Wes Foderingham Jan 14th
Martyn Waghorn Jan 23rd
Liam Kelly Jan 23th
James Tavernier Jan 27th
Andy Murdoch Jan 30th (21st)
Fraser Aird Feb 2nd (21st)

I believe we may need to have the league won before January lads. Things could get messy.

10 Aug 2015 14:52:12
Yes Teddyofthesouth. He needs the dough!

09 Aug 2015 19:13:28
Coldo some good posts sir. Some fans live in cloud cuckoo land. W&W have us playing some of the best stuff I've saw for ages and on players who cost next to nothing, yet fans still moan we need to spend silly money. We have played the best football in Scotland this season thus far. Yes there have been a few shaky moments in the Hibs and St Mirren games, however some of the Fitba has been top drawer.

10 Aug 2015 09:09:26
Think fans maybe need to calm down a little. I would agree the football is much better and it's been encouraging however we still have a long way to go and still need 2 or 3 more players. We are still a bit lightweight in defence and midfield and need to try and get a goal scorer