Rangers Banter Archive May 26 2011

26 May 2011 22:09:07
any chance of tom hateley coming for less than a million? heard a few months back that he would be a target, utility player with potential to be a starting centre midfielder for us in a few years?

26 May 2011 21:38:20
Scott McDonald is coming. He scored quite a few goals in the SPL. What do we all think?
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He was a great player when he was at Celtic but he wouldn't join us(rangers) because he and his family are Celtic fans. He said this when asked why he chose Celtic over Rangers last time.

I met him in EK - really decent guy before he signed for celtic. He is a celtic fan and so is his dad but his mum and mates are all bluenoses. In 2005 after his goals helped us win league and he was in oz - his mates phoned him singing "Scott McD scored two goals. . "

26 May 2011 20:39:44
Ed m8 could u confirm for me bcoz on wikapedia it says chris burke is bk at rangers. And are these twinz any good frm man c any gd?
Ryan/casey

{Ed010's Note -It would appear to be a genuine mistake but if you read the very last sentence, its states that he left Cardiff City on 23 May 2011. As for the twins, I knew nothing about them and didn't know the names until Rangers fans posted their signing today.

26 May 2011 21:04:11
ed wots the chances of us signing mc'fadden coz i know he's a Celtic fan?

{Ed010's Note -This type of question is among the most common ones asked by readers across the spectrum of the Football Rumours family. The days of players knocking back clubs, simply because they or their family, aren't supporters of that club are long gone. Players can no longer afford, not just in the financial sense, to restrict their choice to just one club. Deep down, they may prefer to play for the club of their dreams but in reality, money and ultimately the opportunity to play European football and/or win trophies, is what it is all about. If McFadden gets himself fit, I think he could be the type of "flair" player that Rangers have been missing for too many years.

26 May 2011 20:07:56
ed i think rangers can do better then goodwillie i just don't like the player and what if we spend the money on him then he ends up guilty and gets a sentence that's 1 million spent for nothing a don't like him as a player he isn't good enough for rangers

{Ed010's Note -There is no doubt that Rangers could do better than David Goodwillie but those players would cost considerably more than the £2,000,000 being touted for him. In my opinion he could do a job for Rangers and he reminds me a little of Ally McCoist when he played for St Johnstone. Sometimes in life you need to take a chance and I would like to see him in a Rangers strip.

It has been reported by other readers, although I have not read or heard anything myself, that the charges against Goodwillie have or are being dropped. If Goodwillie is signed by any club, that will be a clear indication that this is the case as no football club would gamble 2 million pounds on a 50/50 outcome.

26 May 2011 18:38:10
Scott McDonald is coming. He scored quite a few goals in the SPL. What do we all think?
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He was a great player when he was at Celtic but he wouldn't join us(rangers) because he and his family are Celtic fans. He said this when asked why he chose Celtic over Rangers last time

McDonald didn't choose Celtic over Rangers at all, he was thrilled at the chance of joining Rangers in January 2007 but the 400k deal was knocked back by Motherwell. Celtic then moved early at the end of that season to sign him. Yes he and his family are Celtic fans, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't sign for us. Neil McCann, Craig Beattie, Ross McCormack, Scott Brown, Kevin Thomson, Danny Wilson and Chris Burke are just a few that spring to mind that played for the other half of the Old Firm that they supported. That being said, I still don't think he'll join, I would think Ally will have many names on the list above him. .

Chris Burke may have played for celtic boys club before he joined rangers youth but he certainly wasnt a celtic fan

26 May 2011 17:29:05
McCoist and the coaching staff arrived back from their white water rafting trip this morning. He is due to meet Whyte to discuss transfers in the next couple of days. perhaps we will see some movement next week. I expect Conway and Vaughn to sign next week.

GovanFR

Super ally has been in newyork the last few days been reported in all the papers he went there after the charity work GovanRR

26 May 2011 17:15:26
Ally has returned to glasgow.Expect signings in the news few days

26 May 2011 16:34:06
mccoist came back this morning . . not next week!

He aint back till tomorrow

26 May 2011 16:17:42
Ed, can you confirm the start date of the transfer window?

There is some debate as to whether it begins on the first of June or first of July.

{Ed010's Note -July 1st

Theres no debate its the 1st of july like it has been for years FACT

26 May 2011 14:23:29
Ed do you think there would be any chance we could get that sterling boy on loan from liverpool?

{Ed010's Note -If you are referring to the 16 year old Raheem Sterling, I really hope not. He is certainly an exciting prospect but that is all he is, a prospect. Apart from that, I would think that by taking him on loan, this would certainly ruffle a few feathers in our 16/17 year age bracket, who must question what was going on. Just my opinion thou.

Anyone got any views ?

See your point . but is he not suppost to be amazing ?

26 May 2011 14:53:01
Everton in for Kyle Lafferty with £5 million pound bid

I'd love to think this was true but david moyes isn't an idiot. what he want with that big diddy and this is coming from a rangers fan!

{Ed010's Note -As a Rangers fan, I respect your opinion but I think you could be wrong and I will explain why. Kyle Lafferty was bought from Burnley as a centre forward but almost all of his career at Rangers has been spent out on the wing. Over the past few seasons, it has been routinely reported that Lafferty only seems to "come alive" after the split but it is no coincidence that during that period, he moves into the middle, due to injuries or suspensions. I would like to see Ally give him a good run in the team, playing centre forward and with Jelavic as his partner. Only my opinion thou. Cheers Ed

I agree with you Ed I think everyone needs to get off the guy's back. He has yet again scored the vital goals this season more than any other I would say. Give him a run up front if he doesn't perform then fair enough but at least give him a chance.

Billyboy1!

Reminds me of pistol pete! !

Also need to remember kyle is only 23 years old . .

Ed I have to agree with you, I have been saying to my son that Kyle one day could be a Rangers great, his movement and speed plus his desire all add up to a great player, once he stops all his daftness Kyle will be a 10 Million player, WIZARD

26 May 2011 14:05:05
Lafferty can go to everton I know he scored a few goals at the end of the season, but normally he couldn't hit a barn door ! ,

I'm probably in a small minority but I think when Laff is on good form he's great, hard working and determined. I think he has a major confidence issu and when things aren't going well, the harder he tries the more he fails but near the end of the season he battles through it and shows his potential.

He just have to hit the ground running this season but I think Laff has a lot more to show, granted he gets the confidence and consistency issues sorted.

26 May 2011 13:51:41
david vaughan says rangers have had talks with his agent and he is interested in a move to glasgow

26 May 2011 13:35:45
Rangers ins :
Marcelo - Loan
Boyd - 500k
Charlie Adam - shock 3m move
Jack Wilshire - 2.5m
Pepe Reina - Loan
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WHAT R U TALKING ABOUT? ONE OF LIVERPOOLS KEY PLAYERS, ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING PROSPECTS IN ENGLISH FOOTBALL, ADAM-LINKED WITH LIVERPOOL N MAN U, KRIS BOYD- NO, AND MARCELO WHO IS IN THE REAL MADRID FIRST TEAM. ? PLEASE EXPLAIN. . ha

26 May 2011 13:05:13
welsh midfeilder david vaughan tempted by rangers

stv sports (its a video! )

Hope So need Good Pass edu is rotten

26 May 2011 12:20:07
26 May 2011 12:01:36
Rangers ins :
Marcelo - Loan
Boyd - 500k
Charlie Adam - shock 3m move
Jack Wilshire - 2.5m
Pepe Reina - Loan

SMOKING CRACK MUCH?? Reina, wanted by Arsenal and arguably the best goalie in the premiership, and well get him on loan? Wilshere, who is 22 max, an england cap, mainstay of the arsenal team this year, and well get him gor 2.5 million???

When does the transfer window open?

{Ed010's Note - 1st July

26 May 2011 12:12:39
David Vaughan tempted by Rangers move as club make approach
The Blackpool and Wales midfielder confirms he has been subject to approach by Ally McCoist's team.

source : stv sport

26 May 2011 11:36:27
Rangers sign Norwegian twin brothers Tom and Kim Skogsrud who will move to Ibrox in July from Manchester City. Both defensive players and will begin playing in the U-19s

David Vaughan tempted by Rangers move as club make approach

The Blackpool and Wales midfielder confirms he has been subject to approach by Ally McCoist's team.

source: sport.stv.tv

26 May 2011 11:10:42
26 May 2011 00:27:26
26 May 2011 00:11:22
David Goodwillie has told his agent not to talk to any other clubs until Ally McCoist returns from the States at the end of the week.

Thats why the story last week in the papers saying "Celtic Join Goodwillie Chase" was changed a few hours later to "No Celtic Interest In Goodwillie", they contacted his agent on the fly, hoping to catch Ally and Rangers off-guard but were told his heart is set on Ibrox no matter what ANY other club offers. Celtic or EPL

source: Goodies own cousin

considering ally got back last friday ! !
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Wrong, Ally gets back this friday but has everyone forgot about the charge goodwillie has still to go to court for, no team will touch him until this is cleared. up.

yes true about goodwillie but ed am i right in saying ally is already back for america last friday ?

{Ed010's Note - Ally stated on TV that he was away for 5 days leaving on Monday 16th May and returning 5 days later but I haven't seen anything in the news to say that he has actually returned.

but there white water rapid thiing got delayd because of thunderstorms that's why they are there for more than five days

Ed010- thanks for that update.

Ally is back 2morro as he is having a wee holiday in new york why r my posts not getting thru ?????


K

{Ed010's Note -Please refer to my earlier note. Cheers Ed

Ali, Kenny McDowall, Ian Durrant and Martin Bain returned to Glasgow this morning (Thursday) stv news.

BigGordi.

Ally is not home till the mora he is in new york having a wee holiday in all the papers yesterday

26 May 2011 10:53:13
"Rino Gattuso has a contract with Milan until 30th June 2012 and neither the club nor the player is considering not respecting this agreement, " Galliani told the club's official website.

SORRY GUYS BUT NOT AT LEAST NEXT YEAR!

26 May 2011 10:35:29
KLOSE really that's pure lies In an interview with him he clearly said I want to have a try I'n the premier league before I retire he is currently I'n talks with spurs and everton

26 May 2011 10:13:58
Adam rooney - can't see it as he is from the republic
gattuso- I thought it was sir david murray that he was friendly with so might not be intrested now that he aint there
goodwille- could end up in jail
erremenco- lookes over weight

How many players can you take on loan? there seems to be a lot of loan rumors going around.

I recon there will be four or five new players and some contract extensions some youths in as squad players and mebey 2 loan players from epl reserve teams and some cash saved for january

26 May 2011 10:07:11

do not forget mcoist first siging papac gers most consintant player since smith took over.
please let bougy go he keeps telling everyone that will listen he is to good for gers, edu surely again should go, please do not even mention diof in gers shirt again ok he wound up lennon but we do not want another season like last, whittaker a full back
please the wife could do abetter job, weir yes if they can wilson back on loan bartley i would leave to the gunners to train we need aplay maker , and no
not the night clubs play makers
ie boyd, goodwillie,

26 May 2011 09:49:06
whats up with the michael owen situation ? i seriously can't see him at rangers as his wage demands will be way too high.

26 May 2011 08:45:23
Hope so

26 May 2011 08:38:40
pay or not. . He'd do a job whether he's a regular or a squad player

26 May 2011 08:34:18
Cuellar unlikely, Didn't we buy Healy? Apart from that I hope your right!
Bougy aint a top 8 Premiership player on that seasons form. Bottom 8 more likely

Naw we didn't buy healy

Sunderland allowed him to leeve for nothing and he signed a 6 month deal.

26 May 2011 08:05:27
As reported by Tuttosport, AC Milan 33 year old midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has declared: "There has been an important offer made by Anzhi, I will evaluate it, considering that in teo years I will end my career".

26 May 2011 04:46:28
Ally mccoist on holiday in new York returns Friday 27/5/ 11 ok .

100% correct mate people post bs rumours on here an can't even get when the manager is back he is on holiday in new york


K


ps. Ed i posted on this at 6 on rumours page an it wasnt posted ????

{Ed010's Note - K, I don't disagree that you may have posted it but I certainly did not see it or I may have uploaded it. Although I am the dedicated Rangers Ed, for obvious reasons, I cannot be here all the day and night. As a consequence, if the post count for editing increases in my absence, other eds will help out and upload or disregard certain posts. On many occasions, we receive the same information or view point about a topic, in which case only one or two posts will appear on the website. Yesterday, I personally read at least 20 posts concerning the Israeli striker Tomer Hamed (not a criticism). I am sure that you wouldn't want to read post after post with generally the same information. I hope you understand the needto filter posts and what I can say, is that I know it is important for interaction between the readers/posters and the editors, so I make a conscious effort to upload as many of the posts as I can, as long as they are not giving the same information. If this doesn't answer your question or you feel that I should be doing more or something different, please drop me a line. Cheers Ed010

26 May 2011 01:49:40
John mchellend remains on the board with greig. The other two still suspended due to findings with the HMRC Case also final talks with McCoist and Whyte Take place in the coming days so expect movement next week. Also don't suggest Players outwith britain most if not all the signings will be within the UK as everywhere else. Players are overrated and overpriced


what football are you watching in the uk , in europe you get far more for your money and a better sell on value , its britan that's overated and vastly over priced

I agree, look at cuellar. paid something around 2.5 mil from a european club and sold him for 7ish to a british club. jelavic would have cost alot more if he was plyaing in england at the time. we need a solid core of british players but defo need to scour europe for the best deals

jmac

26 May 2011 01:30:30
I'll back you up on this one, was good mates with Graeme he was in my year at bannerman high school in baillieston. Defo a true blue. Also keep up the gd work Ed!

Doesn't he spell it Graham? Good mate you are.

Your right my nephew knows him, used to jump around with him.He is out our price range though, so un less he comes on loan we have no chance of getting him.And that is hardly likely to happen, as he is a first team regular now at WBA.

26 May 2011 00:24:36
Rangers look set to sign gatusso on a one year deal. They are hoping to use Gatusso to help them set up a link where AC Milan players can cometo Ibrox to play in the SPL and Champions league.
Why would we wantg to sign a player for one season who has a five match european ban to serve.

Maybe the same reason we coughed up around 4mill for a
player who was cup tied in europe last year ? ?? Jelavic

Gattuso has 1 match ban left this year