Rangers Banter Archive May 18 2011

18 May 2011 23:43:28
The transfer window is well and truely upon us judging by some of the rumours doing the rounds. I think Ally will try to bring in a minimum of 5/ 6 players plus a couple on loan.

Targets

Goodwillie
Conway
Bartley
Weiss
Puncheon
Vaughan
Eremenko

Defence. With Bougherra likely to move on i've heard the Cuellar rumours and would love him back at Ibrox but I think he would prefer to return to Spain. Christophe Berra, Andre Bikey, Ivan Ramis and Ashley Williams are far more realistic. Ricky Foster could return.

Midfield. Defo need a CM. David Vaughan would be a great addition has been the unsung hero for Blackpool. Though I agree that Craig Gardner at Brum would be a quality signing. Heard the Dorrans rumours and could only see this happening if Davis went the other way. Lewis McGugan is a great player for Forest would love to see us get him.

Striker. Kenny Miller reportedly wants a move back to UK, possibly a deal involving Mo Edu? Dave Nugent is a free agent, think he would do a decent job for us. Also, the likes of Danny Graham, Steve Morison and Billy Sharp are all worth a look in.

Stevo1

They wid b good signings but weiss wull not be here mancini doesn't rate the spl but the rest would b good bartley only if wenger signs a new defender

18 May 2011 21:49:18
Ed, do you know of any real possible Rangers transfers ??

{Ed010's Note - The quick answer to that is no but let me put some meat on the bones. Football clubs and our club is no different, do not like to go public and formally announce that they are trying to sign this player or that player. It has happened in the past and will happen again, that a transfer target was made public and the player in question, ended up signing for another club, due to that club being tipped off to that players availability. It then makes sense, for Ally to keep his transfer targets close to his chest and by doing so, ensure that he has the best chance of securing their services.

18 May 2011 22:16:21
Oi you lot I hope you're not nicking Mr Smith from Newcastle, we'd have him at Leeds ;) lol

18 May 2011 22:06:13
Conway, Goodwillie, Berra, Mackiel - Smith all close to deals. Pogba and Evans from man utd onloan. Bartley still very much certain 2 rejoin. . HOPE diouf DOESNT resign. .waste of space

I like diouf bt as u say he is a waste of wages

18 May 2011 21:14:44
I think we should deff get wee weiss and 1 more flair player/ winger Quaresma would be a great buy. clydebank ger.

Be realistic quaresma at rangers?

That u craig? we have whittaker how much more flair do you want. pmsfl
CLUB DECK LOYAL.

18 May 2011 21:01:53
I think we may be watching big nika through blue glasses talk of man u 13 mill is a bit much hes good but come on guys their looking at guys like benzema and sneijder

18 May 2011 19:13:10
Why are we trying to bring Diouf in . Fair play to him he did wind up the darkside but do we not think the wages could be spent on someone with more to give ?????

Blackwoodbear

Good squad player and i don't think we need to worry too much about wages

Diouf already stated he was prepared to take wage cuts. .

18 May 2011 19:09:52
I hope the owen rumour isn't true, he hasnt kicked a ball since leaving madrid, he will sit in the stand more often than not!

ps, we couldnt match his wages! !

18 May 2011 18:48:46
Click Believable If you would love to see Graham Dorrans playing for Rangers next season

18 May 2011 18:30:09
Conway will be announced as a Bear when Super Ally returns from the US, Darren McGregor from St Mirren too - £200k. . Goodwillie to Ibrox for £1.3m with wee Flecky going to Tannadice for a season-long loan.

I have been lead to believe that goodwillie has a get out clause in his new contract for 2m so really don't see him going for anything less than that.
CLUB DECK LOYAL

18 May 2011 17:44:14
I know everyone says this but I genuinely have a contact within Ibrox and most of the rumours on here are nonsense. However i have it on very good authority that a meeting has been set up between Ally McCoist and Titus Bramble as soon as Ally gets back from the US. With David Weir leaving to take a coaching role at Everton, Ally is keen to have some experience at the back. Another name near the top of a very long list is Julien Rodriguez. The coaching staff are keen to bring him back as they feel he was far better than he showed last time he was at the club. Both deals are expected to go through towards the middle of next month.
Like i say, everyone claims to know someone but these are not rumours. Ive been told first hand by someone at the club.

Weir has come out saying he will be playing next season wither it's with Rangers or another club so he won't be taking up a coaching role unless its a player/ coach role and guranteed to play

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Julien Rodriguez ur avin a laugh mate he is shocking am surprised he is still playing he was slower than davie weir 4 years ago what will he be like noooo.

Cmon bears just let super ally get on with it and support any player that the man signs

18 May 2011 17:41:17
players i would like to see back at ibrox.click believable if you think they would be good signings.unbelievable if you think not

novo
kevin thomson
Danny wilson

No going back just forward.sorry nacho.

I would have Danny Wilson back, Novo is a backward step and I think both Ness and Hutton have the potential to be a better option than Thompson.
BigGordi.

18 May 2011 16:18:32
Matthew upson
robert green-if mcgreggor goes

linked to rangers

18 May 2011 15:37:06
Rudi Skacel, David Templeton and Robert Snodgrass will not be joining Rangers. Folk need to stop makin this rubbish up. First of all I know Templeton well, grew up with the boy. He will be remaining at Hearts for another few years plus he is a diehard Celtic fan, secondly Snodgrass is loving life down in Leeds, I know his in-laws, Rangers WILL NOT be signing Snodgrass. All three players aint good enough to play for Rangers. . . {Ed010's Note - Don't you think that players do longer care what club they play for as long as they are playing on a regular basis and are being paid a good wage. The days of players, only wanting to play for the club they supported as a boy, are long gone. Would you agree ? Anyone got any views on the subject ?

Even though snodgrass is enjoying Playing for Leeds, I also know that if rangers were to come calling he would go in a second! I know a a few people who have played with him both at Livingston and at Leeds and him and his family are rangers diehards! Would personally love to see Him at rangers has so much potential ;-) watch this space.

Neil McCann celtic fan most of his life done a great job for the Gers

18 May 2011 15:24:47
heard rumor that nacho novo might well be on his return to rangers,

18 May 2011 14:35:32
i have heard that when mccoist comes back from the rafting challenge , he will be in talks over buying the young hearts boy templeton , and also i heard that rangers are after Ivan Trickovski he is reported that he will be in ibrox next week when ally and co are back, you think there is any truth in this ed {Ed010's Note - It is entirely possible that players will be arriving at Ibrox to talk to Ally but any "deal" will not be announced until the transfer windows opens.

18 May 2011 15:13:09
There is a few young Northen Ireland players that I would like Rangers to scout, if they have not done already.Stuart Dallas 20 a young midfield player.He won player of the year and young player of the year over there recently.And Jordan Owens 21, a young stiker.6.3 foot he could be a new Lafferty.They could be worth a trip over there.To watch maybe for there nation, if they get on.Both play for Crusaders.

All due respect but the league in Northern Ireland is no better than the English Conference. If they are any good I'm sure someone is watching them. On the up side, they would be cheap but unlikely good enough, for the SPL Champions. big rab by the way

Players in the English conference step up to English championship level all the time Big Rab.There is a lot of late developers out there.Craig Makhail Smith is a good case in point.We can't be to picky, what league we get our players out off.With the right coaching and around better players.Players can come on leaps and bounds.Its all the matter of getting the chance.A lot about the game is also down to luck.IE have a good game, when the scouts are watching you.And you know guys from that nation.Will put in that extra 100 per cent, even if there not the best at the team.Good case in point, is Kyle Lafferty.He was a target for the bo boys.But who is laughing at him now?He blasted our way to the title.And I hope that has earned him more respect.It has been earned bye me.As to start with I thought he was not Rangers class.

18 May 2011 14:20:54
There is some talk within Murray Park that Rangers have Identified Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta as a possible target.This would seem unlikely to me as he would cost most of our transfer budget and would command high wages. So unless Rangers sell a couple of players, I can't see this one happening.

18 May 2011 14:00:25
Right lets be serious i met ally mccoist at his sons football match he has confirmed the players he would like to buy : jason puncheon from soton david goodwillie, buaben or gomis from united chris burke from cardiff lee wallace, skacel and tempeltonn he also wants evans on loan from united and wiess back on loan plus diouf for free use can believe me or not i am not botherd but trust me this is what the man said himself . 1873 champs'1

18 May 2011 13:51:15
Don't know who yet but take it from me that Rangers will make a big signing in the next two weeks. Wheels are already in motion to make the deal happen. I've been told that this will be a big coup for us!

I'll tell more when i get more info.

The Runner Man.

18 May 2011 13:25:19
Ref
United and spurs set to raid the SPL. Kayal-7 million, emilo-9 million, Mcgregor 7 million, Jelavic- 14 million and Bougherra 3 million. Also QPR and Newcastle want Hooper for 3/ 4 million

this has been cut and pasted from the Celtic rumours page and i will say what i said on there these players are not worth that amount of money apart for McGregor more relistic figures are Kayal-5million, emilo-5 million, Jelavic- 6 million these players are only proven in scotland and only during 1 season Bougherra 3 million this is about right. Hooper maybe 5 mil because he has shown he can do it north and south of the border and Mcgregor 7 million as he has been consistatly good over a number of seasons

18 May 2011 13:17:06
Diouf and bartley in glasgow 2day for talks also david healy is expected 2 stay for another season

"Diouf and bartley in glasgow 2day for talks also david healy is expected 2 stay for another season"

Diouf is over rated and did little during his loan spell so i'm hoping Rangers don't offer him a new contract. Conway would be a much better option. {Ed010's Note - Please remember to copy and paste the original post so that others can follow your reply. I have done it for you on this occasion.

My understanding is he will be offered a contract but money that is being offered is very small the same as papac so if he signs he must have fallen in love with the club and the fans big rab by the way {Ed010's Note - Big Rab, could you ensure that you copy the original post that you wish your responses to be added. While I believe this response is with regards to the David Healy situation, it actually could be for any of the three "original" post that are timed at 13.17 hrs. Thanks Ed10

As far as I'm concerned, Diouf is no better than a squad player but if he takes the huge drop in wages, then i will believe him when he says, he loves rangers and the fans, so we will have to wait and see. big rab by the way

18 May 2011 11:02:32
Is david goodwillie really necessary??? big lafferty and jelavic have been on top form lately and if we can keep jelavic i reckon tht partnership could flourish more next season. Would still bring in goodwillie but maybe not starting many unless either lafferty or jelavic lose form or either are sold.

IF u agree please click believable

Lafferty is far too inconsistant

Lafferty is inconsistent because he dosnt get played through the middle often enough or for a long spell. . he has been giving a spell through the middle at end of the season and has been rangers best player in my opinion in last 4 or 5 games

Lafferty is inconsistent because he dosnt get played through the middle often enough or for a long spell. . he has been giving a spell through the middle at end of the season and has been rangers best player in my opinion in last 4 or 5 games

maybe he wasnt given the chance in middle cos he was in bad form in europe when miller left and jelavic was cuptied ? but all fairness to him he was carrying injuries and finished the season like a true centre forward rangers played there the best football all season when they changed there 541 to 442 greg wlyde was the boy who made this happen

18 May 2011 09:57:07
Just read this on sky sports.

Tony Finnigan is Jason Puncheon (blackpool) agent.
Tony confirmed that "rangers have confirmed there interest" in puncheon

ed how much would it take to buy this player? {Ed010's Note - There are a few factors that need to be taken in to consideration. Puncheon is on loan at Blackpool from his parent club (Southampton) and any deal by Rangers, would need to include them. It is my understanding that Blackpool have first option on him and a price tag of £1000000 is already in place. If Blackpool get relegated, I don't see the deal going through, based on Blackpool's transfer policy. That would leave Southampton and Puncheon to decide his future and they may ask for more money based on them now being a Championship club.

18 May 2011 09:56:33
Yesterday, according to Rangersrumours, michael owen and James McFadden were at Murray park and Ibrox, and even though Murray Park closed on Monday there is still chef's and groundsmen working, who are given inside info from directors at the club. If you read the main site, Michael Owen is a master of quantum physics because he was at a multitude of clubs all over britain at the same time yesterday. Quite sad, the lies people make up.

I've heard, just off folk that work in sfa youth coaching programmes in Glasgow, with no affiliation to Rangers, that Matt Gilks is coming to rangers in the summer, Barry Bannan and Jordan Rhodes are wanted by Glasgow Clubs also.