Rangers Banter Archive June 22 2018

22 Jun 2018
New image uploaded to the
Rangers Player Sightings page entitled, New kit boys!!!🇬🇧🇬🇧

23 Jun 2018 00:46:48
Looks extremely fake to me, are you in Turkey on holiday?

Where are the Hummel chevrons?

23 Jun 2018 08:07:21
Yeah I was doing a job in a house in Larkhall yesterday and seen a guy wearing the white one with union jack on it with no Hummel chevrons on it so clearly it's fake as there they ain't even up for sale yet

23 Jun 2018 08:13:07
No Chevrons mate!
Hummel not going to forget them 😋

23 Jun 2018 08:13:14
All three kits look honking, really hope that's not them.

23 Jun 2018 09:32:17
I like the union jack one but only as a T-shirt. Its a bit much for a replica top.

23 Jun 2018 20:32:35
The UJ one looks as tacky as something you would buy of a guy at the beach at Blackpool.

22 Jun 2018 21:51:18
Chaps, do any of you know what the latest is on the Solanke front?

22 Jun 2018 23:17:17
Be no news until after WC. Klopp holding off

22 Jun 2018 23:25:59
No change from what was mooted a couple of weeks ago as far as I know. No decision will be made by Liverpool about loaning him out until the players report back for pre-season, and Klopp gets a look to see who he wants to have on board for the season.

22 Jun 2018 23:36:41
Sadiq and Barker loans looking likely to be next 2 in the door. The Lafferty rumours aren’t going away but I can’t see that one happening, though the big fella would strengthen our bench and would jump at the chance.

23 Jun 2018 00:30:15
Barker is a smashing played who is not afraid to take a defender on, very direct, loads of energy, definitely worth a punt.

23 Jun 2018 06:13:16
This the same barker which was mostly on Hibs bench last season? Just cause he ripped us apart last season doesn't nit make him brilliant. if that's the case get simon murray signed up haha

23 Jun 2018 07:11:58
If I am being honest I really don't know much about him and I haven't really seen him play so I can neither agree or disagree. People have told me he was top scorer at the unders world cup, fair enough but has he not only scored 1 goal for Liverpool in 30 appearances or something.
I think we would be better looking out for an already established striker who has proved that he can score goals and buy not loan. Loans can be useful but I just think that with 1 striker we really need to get another in on a few year contract.

23 Jun 2018 11:17:37
Does Klopp no realise we have more important issues than the World Cup😳🇬🇧

22 Jun 2018 19:15:21
So our current right back options consist of Flanagan - a player who has a conviction for serious assault against his girlfriend.

And Tavernier who runs a business which sells dogs who have been mutilated in order to make the most profit.

I'm probably going to get pelters for this. But for years on this site I have been reeding this site for years now and I have read many posts about "the Rangers way"

I fail to see how slicing the ears off of a defenceless dog in order to make them appear more aggressive or mutilating any little puppy for that fact.

Or any form of domestic abuse or domestic violence can be tolerated amongst out fans.

For fans to cry out for " the Rangers way" and then to just ignore such massive ideals just strikes me as wrong.

22 Jun 2018 19:33:21
Goodness me Dunc are you getting it tight aff the Misses or a pimple on your arse? Stevie G is trying to get us back to the top and you are right about Flannigan. What he done was indefensible but he certainly deserves another chance!

22 Jun 2018 19:39:21
Get a grip. I take it u don't like gazza either then. The rangers way I've never heard as much crap. Rangers and every other team in the world have had players who broke the law are done stupid things. It's called being a human being

22 Jun 2018 19:41:49
Dunc i hope you had the same views on gazza after his incident. Did u want our best player immediately booted from the club? Thought not

22 Jun 2018 19:46:06
Wow dunc that’s probably the silliest post I’ve ever read, what has this got to do with these players playing for Rangers 🔴⚪️🔵

22 Jun 2018 19:46:18
That will be you done watching rangers then dunk, I guess you are pillar of community? Neighborhood watch are you? Maybe Norris from corrie?

22 Jun 2018 20:41:37
politics should stay away from football, there's to much silliness in this world already. gasgoine done far worse, sometimes in life things happen, let's judge these guys in a rangers shirt. not off field or social media.

22 Jun 2018 20:57:06
Bloody hell Dunc, I wouldn't like to meet you on my way home from the pub after a few drinks, you may make a citizens arrest on me,

22 Jun 2018 21:06:31
you want to get out more pal had two match sticks in my eyes just to stop me falling asleep reading your message

22 Jun 2018 22:09:14
As far as I'm aware Tav, hasn't broken any law? and Flanagan has been punished by the law.
What IS your problem?

22 Jun 2018 23:38:43
Tavs dog business is sickening, hope it gets shut down and the government stamp down on it. Flanagans actions were shocking and he has been punished for them.

I think you need to remember they are human and professional no matter what the opinion is they deserve the right to continue their career and earn a living.

If you were to be against anyone who has committed an offence you find distasteful you'd be unable to listen to some of the greatest music, watch some of the greatest films and ignore some of the best art humans have ever created.

23 Jun 2018 00:51:01
Dunc, oh dear! Major fail

23 Jun 2018 07:38:28
Norris from Corrie. 😂😂😂😂

23 Jun 2018 08:07:40
Firstly, I was a little to know much about Gazza’s private live when he was playing but I certainly don’t condone his actions. And I can’t understand the argument “as we have had one before, then it’s fine”.

I also stand by my comments 100%, we have been getting “ Follow With Pride” shoved at us for a couple of years now, I feel this sort of behaviour is jacking a mockery of that.

For most of us, Rangers is more than just a football club. It’s been a major part of my life, has been since my dad took me to my first game as a little kid and will be until the day I die. I honestly don’t understand what’s so controversial about wanting a rangers team you can be proud of on and off the pitch.

As I said, I knew I would get pelters but totally stand by my opinion as I imagine there are a few, albeit a minority of fellow fans who feel the same.

Anyway, can’t stay on here chatting all day as I need to get downstairs and help Rita open up the Kabin.

23 Jun 2018 08:58:28
haha well in Dunc.

23 Jun 2018 11:19:13
Ha Dunc is forgiven brilliant

22 Jun 2018 14:52:17
I know it's early days and we haven't even played a match yet. But with the obvious improvement in caliber of our signings and the interviews with Stevie g and his backroom staff it really feels for the first time since 2012 that we are being ran properly as a club. Particularly on the field. Admittedly I was one of the doubters when I seen gerrard was going to be manager but so far he has proved me wrong big time with his signings, his attitude and commitment and his demand for respect and knowing what it means to play for the badge and drumming that into the players. That's exactly what we've been missing recently and I'm very excited about the new season. Let's be honest fellow bears. It can't be any worse can it? #letsgo #.

22 Jun 2018 17:24:40
Patience DB, . agree all sounds good, but we haven't seen any of them play yet!

22 Jun 2018 23:14:08
One thing for sure we won't be dwarfed in the tunnel when we play the east end mob.

23 Jun 2018 10:49:51
Me too Dunnoon. the thought of Stevie before was just a joke, but he seems to have galvanised us like no other could have. I think we are on to a winner. let’s get behind him and forge ahead, let’s go.

22 Jun 2018 13:30:29
There’s been a lot of debate as to what’s going to happen to Tav now that Flanagan has been signed, will he be pushed forward, will he be sold? In my opinion, Tav will start the season exactly where he’s always been, our first choice right back. Flanagan has been brought in INITIALLY as cover for both fullback positions as let’s face it, Hodson is terrible and Wallace may never get fit. Through time nd when he gets up to speed he may well push Tav for the starting slot but at this point he won’t be first choice. What makes me think this? 1) unlike the rest of the signings he’s been given a two year contract not 3 or 4, it looks like Gerrard is wanting him to prove himself as being capable of getting back to his best 2) He was a tremendous full back at 21 but that was 4 years ago, since then he’s had 2 knee operations and we all know about his off field issues, he’s also only played 15 games in last 3 years or so, 6 on loan at Burnley and 9 on loan at Bolton and by all means the Bolton fans were not impressed at all by him.
Now don’t get me wrong, from a footballing point of view I’m glad we’ve signed him, he was free and therefore no real risk. However he won’t walk into the side, he’ll have to prove himself and try to get himself back to the levels he was at when he broke through at Liverpool which hopefully he will as then we’ll of got a real steal and at that point there will be a real challenge for right back with each player viaing for the position which will only be good for us.
But for now? Tav will be the right back.

22 Jun 2018 14:47:24
Gerrard hasn't brought flanagan in to warm the bench. Tav or candeias will play further forward with flanagan at RB👍

22 Jun 2018 14:52:16
flanagan was a top FB in the EPL. I doubt he's here to warm or bench.

22 Jun 2018 15:08:02
IMO no way flannigan is here as anything other than a first team starter

22 Jun 2018 15:08:23
What everyone seems to forget is Flanagans best games for lpool were at LB playin instead of Cissohko. declan is good going forward but needs to work on defending. as tav had to last year. i think will start Tav and John but any signs of loas of form and Flanaghan will reppace either

22 Jun 2018 15:12:16
I never said he was here to warm the bench, and yes he WAS a top fullback in the epl but that was 4 years ago and he has hardly played at all since then and certainly hasn’t played at that level recently. As I said, hopefully Gerrard can get him back to those levels but he’s certainly not at that standard at the moment and I personally don’t think he’ll walk in to the right back position, shifting Tav out of it, who was the best attacking rightback in the league last year. Yes through time if he gets back to those levels then fantastic and Tav will have a fight on his hands, but he won’t just walk into the team.

22 Jun 2018 15:42:25
Couldn't agree more with this post. Great cover and in time could push however he will need to get up to speed and prove himself before he takes the place of a couple of our top performers from last season.

22 Jun 2018 15:46:30
yeah, I think he will play left back instead of john.

22 Jun 2018 11:29:55
Regards the winger position I can honestly see Tav being brought into that role with Flannaghan in RB

22 Jun 2018 11:50:33
It's another option available to us that we didn't have last season

22 Jun 2018 12:09:33
Thats where candeias will be played. He was the players player of the year i think

22 Jun 2018 13:17:18
Candieias not good enough would be surprised if he featured much this season

22 Jun 2018 13:21:36
Candeias a bigger threat going at players than tav, good competition for places on right hand side and middle of park still feel we could make an upgrade on declan john at left back the wee mans a decent player but I'd like to strengthen further in that area.

22 Jun 2018 15:11:49
Jser. Flanagans best lpool career was at left back. i believe if proves himself then will be 1st choice LB. but john may start season there

22 Jun 2018 17:01:37
Candeias not good enough Bindo? Seriously? Top assists in the SPL last year and the chances he made last year without them being converted was unbelievable, add on the fact he worked his socks off every game.

22 Jun 2018 09:59:30
I for one have been hopeful for years and you need to be going into the season especially Celtic games. Sick of leaving Ibrox getting beat every other week. We haven't challenged them yet in a long time and feel this could be a closer race next season. I also understand that players play better with better ones around them but I cannot go through every player and say oh they will be better next season with better players as some just haven't got the quality Rangers needs.

22 Jun 2018 09:29:58
What’s everybody’s view on Lennon getting a 3 match ban for his antics last season? While I agree things can’t go unpunished I can’t help but think the SPL should be doing more to protect people’s mental health and well being? Lennon is clearly in a bad place and needs help to stabilise himself?

22 Jun 2018 09:44:24
Was it mental health or was it the fact they equalised in the last moments against a team he’s grown up hating and still hates.?

22 Jun 2018 09:47:50
I’ve said it for years the guy has serious mental health issues

22 Jun 2018 10:05:36
Pray for lenny

22 Jun 2018 10:07:53
I'm sure Mr. Lennon was fully in charge of his faculties when he ran on to the pitch. It was an expression of how much he loves getting one over on us, seeing he despises everything we stand for! I know he has had issues with mental health, and that it is a very serious condition, but I don't agree it had any bearing on his actions that day. A manager CANNOT act in that way and I think 3 games is a bit lenient, to be honest. I'm sure we won't give him any excuse to do it again this coming season! # let's go

22 Jun 2018 10:11:41
Nobody in their right mind would do that mate, I’m sure there’s issues there and I think he should be better supported by the SFA

22 Jun 2018 10:27:55
With the abuse he takes from rangers fans I don't blame him. It's one thing giving an opposing manager some stick, but banging on about his religion and politics which has no place in football is another.

22 Jun 2018 10:34:42
Don't have a problem with Lennon and his celebration on that day. After all I was one of the guys in the stand who gave him absolute pelters for the whole match and I admit I was angry with his reaction at the end! But if you hand it out I suppose you have take it back? 🇬🇧

22 Jun 2018 11:57:15
The amount of stick the guy takes is outrageous. When he has a little bite back people want him hung up by the balls. He is honest and wears his heart on his sleeve and I have respect for the man.

22 Jun 2018 12:34:57
Who cares? he celebrated a goal. If you can't take it then don't give it out.

22 Jun 2018 13:51:54
As far as I understand he only got a one match ban for the Rangers game antics, he already had a two game ban suspended from a previous "conviction" and that was then triggered to make at a three game ban in total

22 Jun 2018 15:17:11
Dont get me wrong i hate the ginger troll but leta cut the mental health chat. that's a serious issue and not be punted about lightly. As bears we hated that celebration and as a manager he shouldbt be doing that but cmon. 5 5 game. late equaliser. last game. of season. i reckon i'd have done same. as Pdot says tho, he won't have chance to do it again. we are back!

23 Jun 2018 11:01:43
Abuse he takes from rangers fans? You having a laugh? him griffis and brown are the most bigoted players I have ever seen in world football and not interested in the thought of gentlemanly conduct. the way they behave is an utter disgrace and they deserve the book thrown at them. if they attract the ned element of society they only have themselves to blame as you will not meet three more obvious neds.

22 Jun 2018 08:33:18
Cant remember who said it on here but after the Croatia game last night I think looking out that way for players is a good idea. Full of grit determination and aggression. Never gave up and once comfortable still kept going.

22 Jun 2018 09:49:56
I said on 2nd June to watch out for Croatia. They have 6 or 7 top quality players and a strong squad overall who fight for each other. We have already taken big Katic from there, and I totally agree that it is a market we could uncover more talent from

22 Jun 2018 10:07:55
If we can get a player in the mould of modric we would ruin teams up here.

22 Jun 2018 07:36:30
Rip Johnny Hubbard a true legend had the pleasure of meeting him a few times at sportsman’s dinners we hosted he had some great story’s to tell about his time at Rangers he will be missed

22 Jun 2018 07:45:43
My dad played against him a few times in the 50's. Absolute gentleman he would always say. RIP, sir.

22 Jun 2018 08:32:04
I was so very sad to hear of the passing, of a true wee gentleman,
wee johnny hubbard! I have met and spoken to johnny on many an occasion! Always joking and laughing and as well as being a true glasgow rangers legend, he was an absolute gentleman first and foremost, a wee gem! He always had time to blether and spend time, speaking to the fans! God bless you johnny hubbard and heaven will have improved their team now, with you now there! My sincerest condolences to ALL johnny's family and friends! We will all miss the gentleman, wee johnny hubbard! I'm absolutely honoured to have known you, SIR! JOHNNY HUBBARD WAS CERTAINLY GLASGOW RANGERS TO THE CORE! He adored our club and we adored him!

22 Jun 2018 07:13:59
Can't understand all the Tav bashing. He has given us 3 solid years and will be even better under Stevie G if he keeps him. Want someone to bash . what about Morelos the "sitter" missing, no pass king. Totally overrated.

22 Jun 2018 07:25:42
Or just stop bashing all of our players. It never helps. End of.

22 Jun 2018 07:27:25
Tav has came on wonders this season. But last season and our last season in the championship (especially towards the end of the end) he was horrific at his main job. 1st and foremost he's a defender. Games of not killie in the cup away. Falkirk away QOS at home. Is some if the worst av seen froma Rangers player. But yeah he has improved 10 fold. Must have realised and really worked on it.

22 Jun 2018 08:24:10
Paul86, finally somebody that can see this.

He has absolutely improved defensive wise. 2nd top assist maker in the league as he is an attacking full back (typical modern day full back), which means we need a strong midfield to cover for the full backs when they push forward.

Not having a strong CB pairing and the fact our midfield is as powderpuff as I've ever seen is the reason Rangers lost so many goals last season. It's not because of Tav, Morelos and Windass, the absolute whipping boys for so many of our support, yet they are the best performers majority of the time (Rangers had the best attack in the league last season - goals assists, passes in the final third, successful crosses etc) .

22 Jun 2018 08:35:26
Bearmode. thank you! I couldn’t of put it better myself. I second every word of what you just said.

22 Jun 2018 06:21:49
Heard Torres is coming,

22 Jun 2018 06:43:21
Is it any good 🎧

22 Jun 2018 06:47:32
I was blitzed last night as well.

But Gerrard does seem to have a few aces up his sleeve?!?

I would blow my load.

23 Jun 2018 11:24:40
I get it Andy. brill . av got the album it’s great . last tracks called let’s go