Rangers Banter Archive December 29 2020

29 Dec 2020 21:51:10
3 points, simple.

30 Dec 2020 09:03:44
As ever, any win 👍.

30 Dec 2020 11:59:50
Correct Seeker.
1-0 with a deflection of the refs arse would do me. 👍.

29 Dec 2020 20:35:28
If Alfie scored a hat trick in the OF match, there would be some on here that would still criticise him for not getting four. Nobody says that you don't deserve an opinion or have to like every player, but this borders on being a witch hunt. It wasn't him who said he was worth more than £16m. He wasn't the one who turned down the move to Lille.

The frustration he is showing by not scoring is not the actions of a guy who doesn't care or has thrown the toys out the pram. The most glaring evidence is that has team mates haven't given up on him and if you ever care to look at some of the training videos then it proves he's still popular in the dressing room. Give the lad a break and whilst he pulls on the blue jersey then back him and if his confidence returns it might just be the deciding factor in the run in. Heres to a successful 2021.

29 Dec 2020 20:54:13
Definitely not a witch hunt more he's had more chances from the fans than any other player, nobody doubts his ability but at times he's a complete liability. This is a game we need 11 to stay on the park and he's shown in the past he's likely to lose the plot.

29 Dec 2020 21:12:19
Del, it would be fab if he scored 1 goal, never mind 3.

29 Dec 2020 21:29:52
I AGREE WITH SWEEP, UP TIL HIS LAST FEW REDS I ABSOLUTELY ADORED THE GUY, IN FACT ONE OF MY TRUCKS HAS A RANGERS FLAG WITH HIS FACE ON IT, DRIVEN BY A POLISH CELTIC SUPPORTER INDEED LOL,
I can't UNDERSTAND WHY ANY RANGERS FAN wouldn't BE ANGRY WITH A PLAYER WHO SEEMS UNABLE TO CONTROL HIMSELF, AND HAVING SAID THAT I WOULD DEFINETLY HAVE HIM IN THE TEAM ON SATURDAY, NOT SURE IF I WOULD TOMORROW THOUGH. JUST IN CASE.

29 Dec 2020 21:35:03
He did throw his toys out the pram and went in a huff when he never got his move. That did happen. And he owes the fans a hattrick. Its not a witch hunt and as sweep said he is liability, that has been proven, Gerrard has spoken to him many times about his attitude, infact gerrard said he can't make anymore excuses. I hope to god he gets back to the form he showed at the start of last season, we would be unstoppable. 👍.

29 Dec 2020 21:43:50
Del I think a few guys have said on here already, Kent and Alfie have went off the boil, god help teams when those two start hitting some form again. And you’re right, you seen Tav the other week apologising you him for not finding him with his cross, even though we scored!

29 Dec 2020 21:49:55
Coldo, agreed. I say play him tomorrow night and IF he does well also likely start on Saturday.

29 Dec 2020 21:53:20
100% agree with with del in everything you say it’s just a lot of rangers fans have turned on him unfortunately.

TT have you a problem with caps locks 🤦‍♂️.

29 Dec 2020 22:13:08
I don't think people have turned on him KJA9. I think folk are just fed up with his petulance. Its ok for fans to say support him but surely he has to show the same support to fans, the team and the club. His attitude has let us, the team and the club down many times over the last 4 years. When will he learn? Next week, next month, next year? 👍.

29 Dec 2020 22:17:50
yes mate, its called intravenous morphine

do you remember greetin about me seemingly calling you out a few months ago? is it ok for me to not notice the caps was on? is it bothering you?

sorry about that kj. but let it go mate.

29 Dec 2020 22:24:48
Tomthumb, you say you don't understand why any Rangers fan would be angry at Morelos. It's very simple- the guy is getting paid a lot of money every week and in return ( at the moment) he's not doing his job. Getting sent off is letting himself, his colleagues, his manager and his fans down. We need 11 on the pitch. Yes he's scored a load of important goals but for me he cannot control his temper. I really can't imagine anyone wanting to pay 16 million now.

29 Dec 2020 22:27:43
Definitely alloager if Alfie and Kent can find form and our defence gets back to its best we would have a very scary team for opponents including anybody in the europa league.

30 Dec 2020 07:12:47
stuck, I said exactly the opposite of that mate, I agree with everything you say, seems even when I agree I’m wrong lol, anyway you may not see this mate.

30 Dec 2020 08:04:55
Its his new role. still adapting to it 😂😂.

30 Dec 2020 11:30:30
Ah the new role🤭😂😂👍.

29 Dec 2020 16:05:57
Does anyone think that Gerrard is in a bit of a quandary with regards to Kent and Morelos? Both are sellable assets who have gone off the boil.

Does Gerrard keep playing them, hoping they improve their form and therefore increase their value, or give someone else a chance in their place, and still hope that a decent offer arrives when it is time to move them on?

29 Dec 2020 17:20:19
On kent and morelos can't see either leaving until the summer at the earliest, so got to hope both will be back in form by then, personally would play both on Saturday along with roofe as there movement will pull celtic defence to pieces.

29 Dec 2020 17:27:40
We need them dropped 2 weeks ago to give them a boot in the arse and get back in tonight ready for the Celtic game that would been my thinking but I’m not gerrard so fair enough, however the same would apply again before euro tie in February as we need a strong 11 all on top of there game. That mob Antwerp beat Spurs albeit not spurs 11. I do feel gerrard can be overly loyal at times to players but instances like tabs turn in form shows it does work in some instances.

29 Dec 2020 19:57:20
Kent is way off it, however just his presence alone pulls 2 players towards him leaving spaces for others. Wee man will come good again.

29 Dec 2020 20:18:17
Spot on herewego55.

29 Dec 2020 21:12:15
Wee Kent works his socks off for the team and he never hides even if he has two men marking him. I agree with Herewego wee man will regain his form and tear some team apart.

29 Dec 2020 13:10:21
Guys we all had our tuppence worth the other day on here, debating if our veteran goalkeeper allan mcgregor should get another 1 year deal after this season and if he should still be the rangers no.1🤔I would like to throw this same question out here,
regarding our veteran, still terrific IMHO,
midfielder steven davis 🤔Should wee davo get another 1 year deal, after this season 🤔
Its most definitely a resounding yes from me 👍🇬🇧He's still a terrific midfielder and still capable, especially with our management team picking and choosing his game time 👍
Davis is a big game player without a doubt and gerrard's use of davo in the certain big games, most definitely proves that 👌
Gerrard still trusts davo to the hilt! The guy imo is a total thoroughbred, with at least another couple of years left with rangers 👌.

29 Dec 2020 13:14:49
Coops, Davis excellent this season and contract will be extended.

29 Dec 2020 13:25:30
I’d say yes.
Not so sure re Defoe in terms off minutes against salary
I’d also extend mcgregor.

29 Dec 2020 13:30:35
John i would say no to defoe unless willing to dramatically reduce wages. Basically 4th choice striker.

29 Dec 2020 13:34:25
McGregor deserves to stay but we don’t know the extent of his injuries with the arthritis, perhaps he stays but plays as a number 2 to mcglaughlin. Both no1s IMO but shagger may play less games next year not that he’s broke Barry’s euro record and if we win the league he may be happy to offere back up and play here and there to we decide if jono is indeed no1 material for ranger. Davo will get a new 1 year deal and just play until he feels his legs leave him. Regards Defoe, he’s a class act and I’d like to keep him but the minutes v wage thing is concerning with the debt the club are in. Perhaps he takes on a player coach role and drops some money then I’d keep him as 3rd choice striker.

29 Dec 2020 13:42:24
I thought Morelos was 4th choice striker according to some on here🤔.

29 Dec 2020 14:20:26
I would me er insult Alfie by calling him 4th choice striker clearly he’s our 1st choice. But on form, and goals return and assists. he should be 4th choice striker behind roofe itten and Defoe. That’s there to see but obviously he must still be meeting his running targets and putting in the draft or he would be out the team. He’s certainly at a crossroads in his life never mind career, went from a £16 m move to Lille to (potentially) 4th. House striker in Scotland it’s a big wake up call for him. Let’s hope he gets a goal v Celtic and kicks on for the 2nd half of season when we will need him most.

29 Dec 2020 14:24:11
Coops don’t believe Defoe’s contract will be extended. Believe likely McGregor’s contract will be extended although will no longer be our first choice keeper.

29 Dec 2020 14:52:07
I think all 3 of mcgregor, davis and defoe will all get new 1 year deals 🤔.

29 Dec 2020 15:25:53
Yes for McGregor and Davis but I’d say probably not for Defoe.

29 Dec 2020 15:52:54
Defoe shouldn’t get a one year deal maybe a coaching job but no playing deal.

Davis a cert for a new deal

McGregor may retire if we win the league this year.

29 Dec 2020 16:40:40
No to defoe. Why outlay all that to hardly play any minutes.

29 Dec 2020 17:34:54
I do believe Defoe will join the coaching team at rangers when he retires so why not keep him on the playing staff in case we need him? He’s super fit and always good for a goal. I just don’t feel he’s suited to our style at his age he needs a partner to do all his running and he never was a grafter anyway tbh. If we can afford to upgrade by all means do it and if not try keep him on reduced terms. We could do worse than Defoe as 3rd or 4th choice striker.

29 Dec 2020 17:44:54
Defoe with reduced terms Herewego55 👍.

29 Dec 2020 20:04:22
How much is he going to reduce it tho. Is he even worth anywhere near what were paying in terms of numbers? I'd say no, thsts not a slight on defoe but can't play our system like a roofe or morelos at his age. Hardly had any minutes this season at all even with morelos out of form says it all. Been an amazing player but his times up for me, should be developing itten who has plenty of time at us and is young in front of someone in his last stages of career. Only my opinion tho.

29 Dec 2020 20:18:33
Probably right hwg but if we can get him to drop to £10 or less then worth keeping on the books but I do agree his place in the squad doesn’t really add up for me. Doesn’t suit our style and a lot of money to be playing the st mirrens and the like any big game he’s out the team.

29 Dec 2020 10:52:52
When we beat this mob Saturday, what would be the headline on the back page of your Sunday paper. i'd put,
"Stevies G Force". 😁.

29 Dec 2020 11:06:19
If we lose to St Mirren tomorrow night what would put as the Headline?

29 Dec 2020 11:10:16
I'd put, snow and ice causes delay in fences round parkhead.

29 Dec 2020 11:31:47
We should only be focusing on one game and that’s st mirren.

29 Dec 2020 12:02:29
I agree with kJ tomorrow is a must win, Saturday is a must not lose.

29 Dec 2020 12:29:08
What would u put if we lose to St mirren Bankie.
Lightning doesn't strike twice, but if it does I'd put "Buddie Hell".

29 Dec 2020 12:41:36
Like the headline Brexit Jam, hopefully we won’t be seeing it on Thursday.

29 Dec 2020 12:42:46
John25, would you take victory over St Mirren and a draw with Celtic?

29 Dec 2020 12:45:20
Positive thinking bankie eh 🤔.

29 Dec 2020 13:16:52
Coops, don’t understand your comment.

29 Dec 2020 13:22:48
If we lose again to St Mirren Bankie mate, god help us on Saturday cause Stevie won't be able to.

29 Dec 2020 13:26:47
quite simple bankie 4 points from 2 games is not positive thinking mate, only 6 will do.

29 Dec 2020 13:27:15
Bankie at the worst. Would obviously want six points.

29 Dec 2020 13:28:01
SGL follow the thread, bankie is asking me a question based on my post.

29 Dec 2020 13:42:40
John25, agree we want and should be aiming for 9 points including game against the sheep.

29 Dec 2020 13:57:55
Defo I want full points till end of January. Then we r well into the countdown

Bankie can’t believe you r getting stick from them that can’t follow the thread.
Yet them that ask what headlines would be if st mirren win no reply lol.

29 Dec 2020 14:06:39
John25 you follow why i posted positive thinking, it was in regards to bankie posting 'IF' we lose to st. mirren🤔Be positive we will beat st. mirren👍🇬🇧 Cup half full and all that!

29 Dec 2020 14:08:09
Goes without saying bankie, we WANT and SHOULD be aiming for 9 points from our next 3 league games 🤔🤔.

29 Dec 2020 14:20:32
Coops, calm down, time for wee Brian Laudrup and tonic I think.

29 Dec 2020 14:23:54
I’d be happy to beat st mirren draw with Celtic and beat aberdeen as proven in st mirren game we cannot just keep winning every game. Atleast that way we keep our 16 point lead. I’d rather win but I wouldn’t be fussed too much with a draw I’d say don’t lose job done n move on.

29 Dec 2020 14:28:09
SGL we will definitely beat st mirren.

29 Dec 2020 14:38:18
A draw against them would be OK if we were 2-0 down and scored 2 pens in 90+2 and 90+6 mins.
Imagine the pandemonium, but I'll still go 3-1.

29 Dec 2020 14:55:52
Lets just go and beat st. mirren,
them and the sheep, instead of this if we draw with them, if we get beat with them etc👍🇬🇧.

29 Dec 2020 14:56:40
Or even a glen moray bankie 🤔.

29 Dec 2020 15:17:53
I've a feeling that the Arabs might nick something from the midden heap tomorrow. Definitely 6 points for us from next 2 games. 3-0 win over St Mirren and 3-1 against the unwashed.

29 Dec 2020 15:39:27
Glass of lagavulin with 2 ice cubes for me Coops.

29 Dec 2020 16:45:16
Is lagavulin a single malt whisky 🥃 bankie 🤔.

29 Dec 2020 17:09:00
Tamnavulin single malt one ice cube.

29 Dec 2020 17:34:44
kJ, we can focus on any game on here, it’s a fans forum, not the rangers dressing room, how can you post the exact same things every single day, day in day out, and tell people they can’t talk about other games, then you talk about team for the old firm game? Is it just you who can focus on other games? I’m not having a go but you do talk about teams for other games then tell others they can’t do that.

29 Dec 2020 17:51:29
None today but had a few Glenallachies on Christmas day.

29 Dec 2020 21:55:02
TT pretty easily I can post what you like if you don’t like it don’t read and if I were you I wouldn’t even post on here after the bile that comes out your mouth.

30 Dec 2020 09:01:30
Don't do it Tom, stay put.

29 Dec 2020 01:13:31
My 2nd transfer suggestion for the night, done it on rumours pager losing question could would should Kevin nisbet be an option with defoes age and losing Alfie, likely, to come in and play a role I. The Squad and see how he does his scoring record is phenomenal. 69 in 102 games. My next one I have for u guys to discuss is If arfields Injury is going to keep him out and jacks persistent problems coul we try and get young Gilmour on loan as an alternative to jack for the 2nd half of season and maybe try keep him next year on loan again to help him play 30 -40 games in a year title push and champions league football? Worth looking into it. My other suggestion is Armstrong at Southampton firstly could we afford him and if so he could be a replacement for arfields attacking prowess which we will miss nisbet at end of season and try get Gilmour in January to summer and offer him set amount of games while how much would it cost to get Armstrong could we afford it if we can then he'd be perfect to replace arfield. What do we think guys of the 3 suggestions?

29 Dec 2020 07:48:24
1 i like nisbet i would take him defo.

2. Would take gilmour although never going to happen. Hopefully jacks not far away and arfield not too bad.

3. Armstrong is massive celtic fan and hates us really cannot see this ever happening.

29 Dec 2020 08:41:44
I have liked nisbett since he was at Dunfermline.

Billy gilmour can’t see us getting him on loan.


Would take Armstrong but don’t think we can afford him and he does get his game for Southampton so can’t see them selling.

29 Dec 2020 09:09:19
IGWT, I said the exact same on here months ago that after watching kevin nisbet at dunfermline several times,
we made a mistake in not signing him 🤔 I don't wear all this s***e on here ie. he's only playing in scotland with dunfermline then and now hibs etc and he's not good enough? He's good enough alright IMO and now there's several english clubs including sheff utd, very interested in signing him🤔He cost hibs a mere 250k, what a steal that was 👌 Nisbet has made the step up to hibs look very easy 👌I also said on here he's streets ahead of lawrence shankland! What's not like about young nisbet fellow bears 🤔
He's a very good/ natural finisher who's scoring goals with hibs, he's good in the air and with both feet,
he has a terrific attitude/ work ethic, he's quite fast, he can drag defenders out of position, so strong and can run the channels 👌 I rest my case 👍If we signed nisbet he would have got better and better and i truly believe this guy has a big future ahead of him, no matter who he eventually signs for after hibs and for the scottish national team!

29 Dec 2020 09:58:56
Young lad Nisbet certainly looks good although think we’ve probably passed on him by now. If Morelos and Defoe away next season think we will spend on a quality striker perhaps from Eastern Europe to compete with Roofe and Itten. Next season would also like one of own young strikers break thru from the youth team.

29 Dec 2020 10:18:00
I'll just wait to see what our management do guys.

29 Dec 2020 11:09:09
I'm not sure Nisbet would want a move to Ibrox as he would very likely not be a regular starter and he'll be wanting as much game time as possible to force himself into the Scotland squad for the Euros.

29 Dec 2020 11:34:21
Bankie what makes Eastern European strikers better than nisbett?

BLuebilly what’s the point of these sites if we can’t talk about signings etc. your response of wait and see what the management do is boring.

29 Dec 2020 11:42:17
1) Nisbet a maybe, although I would hope Itten steps up to the plate as a replacement for Fredo, I believe he has everything to be a great striker .
2) I have no interest in developing other teams players that we cannot sign permanently .
3) Armstrong starting and doing well in the EPL so not sure he would be an option .

29 Dec 2020 11:45:30
Bankie our young strikers not quite ready, Coombes to light. Weston a cracker only just turned 17, Graham best we have just 17.
Alegria if he signs will be pushing I think.

29 Dec 2020 11:55:50
What about McKee?

29 Dec 2020 12:15:47
Yes good again just a bit young and inexperienced for first team.
We have best crop 17; 18 year olds than we have had for 10-15 years IMO.

29 Dec 2020 12:26:03
The question isn't whether Nisbett is good enough in Scotland but whether he can score goals in the latter stages of the Europa League and hopefully next season the CL.
In both cases, it's a no from me.
Gilmour and Armstrong, I would have in a heartbeat as they improve the squad.

29 Dec 2020 12:37:26
John25, always a bit worried when we say our crop of youngsters have quality and promise and not quite ready. We’ve recently lived thru the Dallas, Hardie and Ruddy etc and told they had promise and would make the grade. Once a player reaches 18 don’t believe they progress much skill wise. We can all think of players who have made the breakthrough at 17-19 age group both at Ibrox and elsewhere.

29 Dec 2020 12:40:55
Anybody fancy dykes?

Kiddin on coops 😂😂😂😂😂.

29 Dec 2020 12:56:52
I haven't seen Nisbet play but his stats look great and I'm trusting Coops' judgement. Losing Morelos and Defoe in the summer is likely. Itten and Roofe are class but we'd need backup. If that's not workable for Nisbet and game time we could loan him back to Hibs.

29 Dec 2020 13:12:09
Should've signed him and loaned him to hibs or the sheep to develop him.

29 Dec 2020 13:32:56
Bankie, agree this crop are far better than three u mention.
Rudden struggles to get game at Patrick
Dallas can’t get game at Cambridge
Hardie gets odd game at Plymouth hardly scores
I wrote on here many a time the three u mention would not reach double figures for rangers
I feel same re Coombes and mebube
I think Graham and Weston will go all the way. Keep an eye on Graham.

29 Dec 2020 13:35:57
KJA9, that's why I'm on here mate to tell you what I'll be doing, is that not what the site is all about.

29 Dec 2020 13:46:39
I think that’s the route we need to go down guys is sign the best in Scotland and loan them out to a team suitable to there style, they either make the grade at ibrox long term or we sell them off down south for a small profit. There may always be the odd waste of money. But it’s successful for Chelsea to sign and loan out until players are ready for club or just not quite good enough so sell them on. It’s a good model. With regards nisbet I also haven’t seen much of him I’m going by numbers and hype and peoples opinions. But I think he may be worth a punt. I think we could maybe get Gilmour on loan tbh I wouldn’t rule it out as long as we garuntee game time. With Armstrong I take you’re points guys he probably happy where he is.

29 Dec 2020 14:06:18
I gerrard our finances don’t allow us to buy loan out and help other teams.

29 Dec 2020 14:11:54
James graham is the striker from ross county John25,is that correct mate 🤔.

29 Dec 2020 14:12:32
Good one GazzaLoyal 😂😂😂.

29 Dec 2020 14:29:29
Yes SGL, he is very very good player already.

29 Dec 2020 17:40:27
I get that John mate I do, my only answer to that is when we sell 2 or 3 and we will the board have said so, then now we would be on a stronger financial footing to then put that model in place but cheap n loan out to develop, hopefully coming into the team in 1 or 2 years. Coming back every year for pre season. If it doesn’t work out sell on for a profit. It’s a good model in theory but I do understand we may struggle to do that financially mate.

29 Dec 2020 18:29:46
Not for me I gerrard, not a good model IMO.

29 Dec 2020 20:09:10
Chelsea have something crazy like 40 odd players out on loan all in I'm sure lol.

28 Dec 2020 23:35:11
Kent needs too up his game big time if he keeps doing those step overs when in no man's land there's more chance of him doing more damage on strictly come dancing.

29 Dec 2020 14:05:10
😂😂😂 I agree mate he needs dropped or rested call it what u will. Perhaps best thing would be to leave him out tonight n that’s a boot up the arse and a rest just in time for old firm. He is in our best 11 but he’s not performing. And with arfield out wet lookin light middle to from making late runs or running with the ball. Hagi picks passes but not a runner. Aribo could do a job replacing either but after that we’re light.