Rangers Banter Archive June 15 2016

15 Jun 2016 17:19:29
A little concerned about the players being linked to the club but lack of closures, can someone just reassure me all is well.

15 Jun 2016 17:58:53
Think everyone would say the same mate.

Early in the window, we've already signed up four players, nobody else has done any business etc.

But it's like any other year. Transfer season is on and this week we'll be linked with Clint Hill, Greg Stewart and Khalid Aucho. Next week it'll be Danny Ings, Alex Pritchard and Kolo Toure.

It's what comes with the papers not having anything really concrete I suppose. Looking left, right, and centre, then something comes out of the blue and excites everyone, proving all the doubters wrong.

15 Jun 2016 18:52:30
Have a wee bit of patience. We have been very active so far, and I'm sure the management team still are, they will want the right players in but not at any cost, so they will be looking at several different players for the positions we need to strengthen. This unfortunately takes time. Yes we were quick of the mark with Barton and co, but not everyone will be rushed in.

Also unfortunately the papers know we need to strengthen and are linking us with anyone out of contract anyone we've shown a slight interest in and of course former players.

Trust in the management team. They will get in the right players we want and need. Patience my friend.

15 Jun 2016 20:56:54
Let's look at the facts. The business we have done so far has been positive and I know, as well as all you guys, that the tabloids will blow any RFC linked story out of proportion for sales.
Our madjestic manager will sign players we've not even heard of but they'll fit into his plans.
MW contract will be sorted one way or the other but he'll see out his current one as he is a gentleman.
As for Mark Wright🤔 Can't believe it's even a topic on this site.
I trust Mark Warburtons judgement unconditionally.
We'll be READY.

15 Jun 2016 22:11:58
Behave Bill, the English window isn't opened yet I'm pretty sure we have targets picked out and we will see players coming in when it opens. We have probably been the most active in Scotland so far.

15 Jun 2016 20:54:52
Clint Hill surely no.

15 Jun 2016 15:57:35
Slovakia keeper Kozicak played well tonight, we need a keeper that'll command the box and this guy does that. Got 1 year left on his contract but at 1 million present market value would be a steal imo.

15 Jun 2016 17:00:25
I agree, I reckon that we will be found wanting in the SPL unless we have a keeper that controls his penalty box and can take cross balls. That said, even the best keeper in the world will struggle if we do not have two competent centre backs and right now we are still about four or five quality players short.

All we have done in reality is replace those that were destined to leave and even then we are still at least two short of where we were.

Hopefully we will see some activity over the next ten days albeit that we might need to wait until early July for the right players to come in once the Euro's are over.

15 Jun 2016 20:25:59
I liked that Icelandic keeper, have no idea who he is or who he plays for but he look solid last night.

16 Jun 2016 11:39:42
Seaofibrox the guy you're talking about is Hannes Halldorsson 32 years old on loan to FK Bolde/ Glimt from NEC Nijmegen, big guy 1.93m great shot stopper and commands his box. Contracted till 2017, market value on his profile €400,000. D King get yer cheque book out now.

15 Jun 2016 15:32:10
Watching Slovakia/ Russia game, player standing out is Slovakia CB Jan Durica. Out of contract this month. No nonsence CB, could do a good job for us. Like to hear other peoples thoughts.

15 Jun 2016 17:01:00
Agreed but don't see it happening!

15 Jun 2016 15:06:37
Vlad Weiss playing an absoulte blinder against the Russians would love it if we had the money to secure his services (and a few others of the same quality! ) given his love for the club, even if we did have the cash it wouldn't happen now at this stage as i believe he's signed on elsewhere.

15 Jun 2016 15:23:01
he is absolutely ripping them a new one and will do the same to England I feel! but i'm sure he has just signed elsewhere and I wish we had been quicker to get him back as he is stronger than he was and more confident.

15 Jun 2016 14:52:22
Been happy with the recruitment so far guys also think clint hill would do a job for a year at least just look at Sir Davies time, but I'm a bit concerned at the lack of spending I know we've not got tens of millions but surely we'll have to spend on some quality too? Personally I'd drop kiernan wilsons proved before he's got it next to a cool experienced head but we need cover for every defensive position and a quality striker thoughts?

15 Jun 2016 15:51:30
Time will tell if we spend money on players .
Remember the more quality player we bring in will demand higher wages, so whatever budget MW has I'm confident he will use it wisely .

15 Jun 2016 17:13:30
I think the money will be spent on a centre forward, if the quality is out there on frees then we should definitely be looking to exploit it. Hill is left sided so he may be more suited to playing with Kiernon as Wilson is more comfortable on the left of the two.

15 Jun 2016 18:23:05
Surely we can get better than a 37 year old and you can't compare him with Weir as he came from Everton having played a lot of seasons in the EPL. Think Hill has been at struggling championship teams and at 37 he isn't going to improve. If these rumours are true then it's really worrying and will confirm that we have next to no money to spend. No way can we possibly compete with Celtic signing players like that.

15 Jun 2016 19:34:17
I agree Biffo about Hill not being up to par. Ok, he is 'experienced', but what use is that if you have no pace and are a total liability? So many occasions I watched him and he looked ropy at best. He might do a job if the team was set u defensively and sitting deep where he would organise from the back, but we don't play that way, nor should we.

15 Jun 2016 14:34:59
Is it me or does that fact that Iceland, Albania, Austria, Northern Ireland etc with populations similar of (much) smaller to Scotland can compete and qualify for major tournaments not highlight that we need a complete root and branch clearout of the football authorities?

This is not about Strachan, McLeish, Voghts etc, it's simply that we are not developing skillful, hungry players who can perform at a level that can make the nation proud.

Rangers played nice football last season but apart from a few flashes from a few other teams, the quality is dismal - we will never compete with England, Spain or even Switzerland unless we develop a few genuine stars and upgrade the average professional player.

15 Jun 2016 14:56:18
My personal view is that Scotland suffers from a multiplicity of problems that detract from having a quality football team. It starts at grass roots level where the structure and financial support is not there as it is elsewhere in world football. The SFA has to be at fault here and the government could certainly help in this.

There also, IMO, needs to be more coaching for schools football and boys club football coaches, and children need to be helped develop their football skills. At that level it is not just about winning!

At International Level we need a full management team like Warburton and Weir or like the guy at Celtic that thinks out of the box rather than the usual Scottish Managers with, in general, their old fashioned brand of 'Scottish type' kick and rush football!

The Baxters' of this world might not be there any more but, as we have seen with McKay, there is still a lot of quality youngsters.

15 Jun 2016 14:56:18
My personal view is that Scotland suffers from a multiplicity of problems that detract from having a quality football team. It starts at grass roots level where the structure and financial support is not there as it is elsewhere in world football. The SFA has to be at fault here and the government could certainly help in this.

There also, IMO, needs to be more coaching for schools football and boys club football coaches, and children need to be helped develop their football skills. At that level it is not just about winning!

At International Level we need a full management team like Warburton and Weir or like the guy at Celtic that thinks out of the box rather than the usual Scottish Managers with, in general, their old fashioned brand of 'Scottish type' kick and rush football!

The Baxters' of this world might not be there any more but, as we have seen with McKay, there is still a lot of quality youngsters.

15 Jun 2016 18:49:28
One of the problems is exactly the opposite to what you said Tom42. I lived in Germany for years, played, coached and have friendships with people in the football world over there. You can't say that they don't develop players, know how to win, or not skillful. Yet from a very young age they know the roles of there position and know how to win. At a football tournament at even 6,7 year old will get a trophy if last, yet as the better they do, the trophy gets bigger and better. Winners is the one they all want.
Let's look at our namby pampy country where you can't even tell someone they came first at a school sports day as everyone must be the same, i. e. Taking part that counts. If it's the taking part that counts, why does everyone get onto teams backs when the loose or get put out a competition. The drive to exceed and be the best at whatever sport, subject or even person must be there otherwise being Jo-average will always be the norm to the youth of today.

15 Jun 2016 10:47:06
Fellow Bears, any ideas what the TV time slots will probably be for the games? (I know the fixtures r not out yet) I live in London and try to get up for as many games as poss but bookin cheap flights is hard as games change for TV. If I come up Fridays leave on Sun eves I should b covered for all outcomes (last season I got caught out wi a Mon eve KO tho - can't do Mondays) What's the latest KO time Sun afternoons? Cheers.

15 Jun 2016 11:39:04
You will need to wait till fixtures are out then BT and sky will decide which games will be on TV i would imagine games will be 12.30 pm on a sat or the sunday and maybe the occasional friday night for tv can't imagine many games on the monday.

15 Jun 2016 09:00:32
I think we should focus on getting Ball signed on a contract rather than a loan deal as he should develop and become a good asset for the future. Hardie deserves a chance to shine as banged goals in when loaned out. Midfield seems solid now we just need the extra resource for gk, cd and up top. With arsenal and Spurs looking to spend big there fringe players may look at us as good option to progress for 12-24 months.