Rangers Banter Archive January 08 2021

 

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08 Jan 2021 21:21:30
Any1 think morelos to West ham could be a goer. I'd think we'd need another 1 on with roofe bein out again.



08 Jan 2021 22:11:49
A would say so mate bit worried about Sunday with the injury’s we have.



08 Jan 2021 22:23:05
I read an article this evening that both rangers and celtic have now actually moved to try and sign charlton athletic left winger alfie doughty on a pre contract 🤔With stoke city having a bid of around 600k accepted by charlton, if rangers are serious, we may have to sign him this month 🤔.



08 Jan 2021 22:41:56
More chance of Gillingham mate, he’s not playing in the EPL, I doubt he’d make the championship to be honest.



08 Jan 2021 22:44:53
Wouldnt sell anyone this transfer window. Personally I hate this window because it's there to just disrupt teams, I feel.



08 Jan 2021 21:07:03
Just watching villa boys team v Liverpool and it just shows u how hard it is to break down a team that is really up for it and defending for there lives, and that's the type of game we are up against most weeks just saying, it's 1-3 when posted.



08 Jan 2021 23:04:35
mAr, I agree, I thought the young lads did very well tonight, I thought the young lad who scored their goal showed how it should be done. We're getting to grips with this now.



08 Jan 2021 18:42:29
Evening fellow bears just watched the news coverage of co vid does anybody think league will be suspended or declared null and void
Or were declared champions thoughts.



08 Jan 2021 18:51:01
I think over the next week we will be in the same lockdown as March last year so looking at football suspended (maybe it won’t) but there is no danger we will get handed the title by anyone and I don’t want it handed either.
It must continue (league) when it’s safe to do so.



08 Jan 2021 18:57:06
Agree kla9 don't want any favours off SPL rather win the league on our own terms.



08 Jan 2021 19:04:13
KJA9 while I agree the season should be finished on the field, if it can’t be then we should definitely be crowned champions it won’t be as good as winning it properly but it will give us access to champions league football and if we qualify massive revenue. Also if it was declared null and void I think it would be the absolute end of Scottish football.



08 Jan 2021 19:24:35
I work as a Sales Manager for a car company and as of Sunday night our head office building will close. We will probably close the branches within the next week also to the public as we’re running our digital click n collect business. Now I know it counts for nothing but I’m a great believer if car companies are willing to close I’m sure there is something in the pipeline where full lockdown is close. As of the title being awarded it’s not for me I’d rather we won it fair and square on the park so them across the city can’t put a * against our title unlike theirs from last season.



08 Jan 2021 19:37:48
Did clubs not vote to play to a finish?



08 Jan 2021 19:49:59
The 80% games played is a myth b4 someone says it there is no such a rule.



08 Jan 2021 19:58:23
My gut is all sport will be stopped at some point, if you look at the death rates in England its catastrophic, we are in for a tough Jan/ Feb. As a population we should have done better but the UK government have been lax in the lead up to Christmas IMO giving the sense that's its all okay and that's caused the major spread back into the communities all over and we are now seeing the repercussions.



08 Jan 2021 20:04:20
Crikey I thought I’d come on for some banter and i feel like I’ve tuned into Peston 😂.



08 Jan 2021 20:10:28
I thought it was 75% of games must be played but not 100% sure.



08 Jan 2021 20:11:10
It can’t be null and void as the SPFL said last year it wouldn’t work so it must be the same this season.



08 Jan 2021 20:33:03
They’re begging for null and void across on the dark side, absolute desperation from the great unwashed.



08 Jan 2021 23:56:45
Blackwood bear, your spot on mate, I noticed on previous lovkdowns pubs, shops etc were preparing a week ahead for the BIG announcement.
Next week wouldn't surprise me a
ALL STOP till end of March!
What happens then christ knows!



09 Jan 2021 00:23:47
The argument before was - they couldn’t hand out prize money until the season was declared and final positions where determined.

Therefore you would imagine the same would apply. If the clubs want paid then final positions will have to be called.

Let’s hope that isn’t the case because don’t wasn’t 55***.



09 Jan 2021 00:27:51
As the full uk is gripped in a grave situation with the new C.V. variant, i do personally think that within the next couple of weeks max,
all sport in this country will be suspended 😞 Like KJA9 says, i want to win the league and don't want to be awarded it, like they were and far too early at that 🤔If the season is suspended, we should finish this season's league whenever that may be, before starting another season 🤔.



09 Jan 2021 01:43:30
and what they beg for they will get, big peter will be putting his tuppence worth into doncasters ear, don't worry about that, if anyone is going to come out hard done by i can guarantee you it will be us.



09 Jan 2021 01:43:49
As I understand, every team has to play the others twice before anyone can be declared champs and that is why Tim's are not interested in playing their 3 catch up games, however another 3 or 4 games would see them completing that quota.



09 Jan 2021 02:49:24
99% sure its 75% but not 100% sure on that because it could be 80% but at the same time only 50% of people think it's true and I'm not even 33% sure that is a rule.


Feel like I'm back at school, doing maths on here.



09 Jan 2021 03:08:29
Well, those of you that don't want to accept the title if awarded, I for one would be delighted to accept it, they didn't care did they. We can't control what's happening, if it is caled now, we've EARNED IT.



08 Jan 2021 18:34:48
If sport is cancelled the title MUST be awarded so I wonder what loophole Lawell is going to come up with to ensure they are awarded the title and I say awarded as like last season the title was awarded not WON fair and square as it should be but I'm guessi g if we were awarded the title early they would definitely go into full overdrive meltdown lol.



08 Jan 2021 18:51:17
I don’t want no awarded title.



08 Jan 2021 21:00:01
Where does it say if sport cancelled team leading must be awarded title.



08 Jan 2021 23:58:00
There isn't a loophole, the clubs agreed last year, if it happens again season would end, null and void.



09 Jan 2021 07:33:02
Bar 72 no they never. Its not been decided there is nothing in place. In novemeber 20 clubs voted to name champions. 17 clubs voted to null and void and rest of clubs said it was too early in season to say. There is nothing in place if it happens again.



09 Jan 2021 08:49:26
Bar72 and when was this agreed.



09 Jan 2021 09:44:40
nowhere they make the rules up as they go along.



08 Jan 2021 17:46:51
Being reported on national radio here in ireland that after sunday all elite sports could be suspended? Heard anything guys?



08 Jan 2021 17:35:27
With Arfield being out for 5 weeks does anybody think he’s played his last game of the season? 🙈🙈.



08 Jan 2021 17:42:12
Hes not out for 5 weeks. he's been out for 2 already and SG think he may be back end of Jan.



08 Jan 2021 17:52:54
So 5 1/ 2 weeks then lol.



08 Jan 2021 17:56:07
That’s my point, has he therefore played his last game this season. Things aren’t looking good now for the season to finish as normal. Even Newcastle are suggesting the season should be halted. I’ve not really been that worried to now, Peter ‘No Morales’ Lawwell must be getting a semi!



08 Jan 2021 18:53:16
No because of football stops it should start back up when safe to do so.



08 Jan 2021 19:23:56
2026?



08 Jan 2021 19:52:54
SRK, get your point my friend was just an update on what SG said at the press conference. At the end of the day who would have thought this time last year we would be in this unthinkable C.V.. If we were to fast forward 1 year, who the heck knows what we will be looking back on. All the best though, that C.V. is putting in a bit of a comeback so stay safe out there.



08 Jan 2021 22:44:40
Same to you TJBB, real scary times out there just now.



08 Jan 2021 16:42:12
Anyone think young kinnedey will make the grade?



08 Jan 2021 17:32:10
He probably at a very pivotal point in his career where he could go either way. Fingers crossed we are all raving about him in couple of years.



08 Jan 2021 20:11:12
Kennedy definitely has the skill to make the grade and now seems to have the focus and determination. The boy now needs to perform at an exceptional level for Raith and prove he’s worthy of consideration for place on Gers first team squad next season. I’m optimistic. Congratulations and good luck to the boy.



08 Jan 2021 20:30:40
Right now all he has is potential, quite a bit of potential but still just potential nonetheless. Good luck to the boy, I hope he works hard, learns and fulfills his promise.



08 Jan 2021 15:43:56
Team for the Sheep on Sunday.

McGregor

Tav
Goldson
Balagun
Barasic

Aribo
Davis
Kamara
Kent

Itten
Morelos.



08 Jan 2021 15:56:35
Hagi will start I think.



08 Jan 2021 15:59:06
McGregor

Tav Goldson Balogun Barasic

Davis Zungu Kamara

Aribo/ Hagi Morelos Kent

Don’t think this is a game for Aribo to be playing in the midfield if he is to play, would prefer him to play up one and in contention with Hagi.



08 Jan 2021 16:20:19
I can confirm we will 100% not ay 4-4-2.



08 Jan 2021 16:29:22
Think it’ll be

McGregor
Tav
Goldson
Balogun
Barisic
Kamara
Davis
Aribo
Kent
Hagi
Morelos

Based on the amount of injuries the team picks itself.



08 Jan 2021 17:18:07
Zungu wa ts too much time on the ball. Not up to speed of our game yet at all.



08 Jan 2021 18:00:37
Will play big helander to combat cosgrove in the air and Hagi in front of either kent or Aribo imho.



08 Jan 2021 18:53:49
No chance will we play a 442.



09 Jan 2021 00:25:44
I think Zungu would play better in beside Davis and Kamara.



09 Jan 2021 12:09:16
Apparently KJA9 we have several times 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍.



08 Jan 2021 15:32:18
My rangers team to start against aberdeen on sunday would be-
Mcgregor
Tav
Goldson
Balogun
Barisic
Davis
Kamara
Aribo
Hagi
Morelos
Kent
Thoughts fellow bears 🤔🇬🇧.



08 Jan 2021 16:29:42
Completely agree.



08 Jan 2021 16:40:45
Sgl that’s who I’d play.



08 Jan 2021 16:49:10
Yeah I think that would probably be my team SGL. Although I wonder if starting with Itten, Morelos and Kent and bringing Hagi off the bench. I’d like to see Itten get more game time.



08 Jan 2021 17:19:12
I agree coops. Kent gets 45 to get his finger out or gets hooked. he's had enough chances now others been dropped for lesd.



08 Jan 2021 18:54:43
That would be my team BRW11 are you playing itten on the right? That’s not his position he is a striker and that’s it.



08 Jan 2021 20:34:05
KJA9, the boy Itten can be played on the right as well as central striker.



08 Jan 2021 15:21:29
Another warning from the fm today. I hope we can see this season out.



08 Jan 2021 16:04:54
There will be no Scottish football left if this season doesn't finish.



08 Jan 2021 15:05:23
Hi

Rangers need to find tactics to play against teams that will try to play the high press and park the bus.

We need to mix it up and try different things during the game to get the best out of each scenario.

The way we played in the last game was not good, even though we had some of our better player missing, we should have good enough players to fill in.

We can't afford any more injuries or our better players under performing for the rest of the season.

We can't give Celtic any hope.



08 Jan 2021 15:11:43
Teams that park the bus don't play a high press mate it's impossible to do both 🤣🤣🤣 think you mean the low block chief 👍 a high press your whole team is pressing high up the park with a high line, so it's impossible to park the bus playing a high press lol.



08 Jan 2021 20:00:59
Correct herewego I just assumed Graham had mixed up phrases.



08 Jan 2021 14:24:47
Worrying how many C.V. cases esp in England and possible repercussions for football just now.

112 from 3507 test in EFL is about 3% positivity.

Hoping and praying the lockdown here prevents similar situation up here.



08 Jan 2021 15:58:00
Gharroe so a very low rate.



08 Jan 2021 17:07:11
No not a low rate at all given it is the highest no of positive cases ever recorded. That was a silly response really

Also growing calls for a suspension in Scotland and England. No one wants it but at least try to have a sensible perspective.



08 Jan 2021 17:23:15
No it’s absolutely not, 3 in every 100 is low. I’ve lost friends to this so spare the lecture.



08 Jan 2021 17:23:33
Still waiting on these 5000 deaths a day the govt were promising. Something very strange going on the goalposts are being moved all the time to suit an agenda here 👍.



08 Jan 2021 18:57:13
The u should be more respectful.



08 Jan 2021 20:01:40
Gharroweri know how to respect people.



08 Jan 2021 20:58:25
Seems like like you just like disagreeing

It’s pretty clear everything including football is at threat. If you disagree, so be it.



08 Jan 2021 23:34:39
Every week the goal posts are being moved regarding cv. This is something that will be around for a long long time, at some point we have to try n get some normality back. Masks here to stay etc but we can't just lock the whole country down every couple of months for a C.V. with an extremely low mortality rate.



09 Jan 2021 09:57:43
But that is exactly what is happening.



09 Jan 2021 10:42:25
I don’t disagree I’ve buried my parents.
Like the scientists say 3% is a low figure for very fit young men to get it.
We need to firmly focus on the elderly and those with underlying health issues.
I hope u and your family all stay safe and well Gharrower.



08 Jan 2021 13:54:29
With the window here and our midfield short through injury, who reckons Jack Wiltshire might be worth a phone call?
Assuming he's fit and sensible with wages, 6 month contract with one or two year option?
Asking for a friend.



08 Jan 2021 16:34:18
If Arfield wants a pal to talk to in the physio room then he’d be brilliant 😂 just kidding.
But in all honesty I think the red flag is apparent by the fact no team has touched him yet.



08 Jan 2021 16:49:43
Is your friend Enrico.



08 Jan 2021 12:53:53
Kia Kennedy finally signs a new contract till 2023.



08 Jan 2021 15:09:31
Yip, read online he'd been badly advised when originally knocking back the deal Rangers offered.
And apparently apologised to Wilson and Gerrard for his stance.



08 Jan 2021 12:38:33
Kai Kennedy signs a contract extension to 2023. He's heading to Raith Rovers on loan till end of season, Inverness were desp to keep a hold of him after impressing but he wanted to be closer to home. Glad this has all been sorted and hopefully now it's positive press for the lad after a wee bit of negativity about him being a big time Charlie. Family acknowledge he was ill advised .



08 Jan 2021 11:10:29
Was anyone else surprised at Ajax spending £20M for Haller? I know he was at one time £45M but I don't associate Dutch teams being big spenders, rather big sellers.
Maybe I am out of date.



08 Jan 2021 11:58:47
Ajax have had loads of money in the bank from selling all its top young stars over the last few seasons.



08 Jan 2021 11:59:37
Ajax recently have been spending decent money, Tadic springs to mind. They are still effectively a selling club but because all big clubs now do what ajax started in the 90s they need to splash out sometimes.



08 Jan 2021 13:05:40
Gerrard says Jack will be back, maybe next week.



08 Jan 2021 14:02:08
Efriar gerrard said he may be back training with the team next week.



08 Jan 2021 14:03:11
20 mill isn't a major fee these days in the grand scheme of things.



08 Jan 2021 10:46:59
I see roofe, Jack, arfield, Jones, Edmundson all injured.
I feel we need one or two in.



08 Jan 2021 11:30:28
I agree John we have went from being well covered in midfield to being down to having to play same players every week. Any more injuries and January would be even harder.



08 Jan 2021 12:07:57
Agree jaws, I’d consider brining Kelly back.
Also we have Morelos, Goldston, barisic heading for one game bans when they reach six bookings in league.
We were told Jack would be out for two games, now been out eleven.
Sg saying arfield out till February. Roofe out 4-5 weeks.
The last three will need to get match fit.



08 Jan 2021 12:14:07
That's all I need to cheer me up, our players dropping like flies.

C'mon guys gimmie some GOOD news please, like the rest of our opposition are having the same problems especially the mhob.



08 Jan 2021 12:15:09
I think Jack is close. Apparently he has been training. Won't make the sheep game but maybe the next one. Roofe is a bit of a blow as well. Hopefully he will only be a couple of games.



08 Jan 2021 12:21:14
Seeker sky saying out till February.



08 Jan 2021 12:36:29
We will definitely bring someone in this window. Our hand has kind of been forced. roofe was due an injury. We all knew that's b4 he signed. toughest month of the season and were almost down to the bare bones. Not ideal.



08 Jan 2021 14:00:49
Was a bit nervous for Sunday even more so with roofe out, so hope Alfie finds his shooting boots, just hope we don't start to drop points now the injuries are pilling up.



08 Jan 2021 14:40:32
Payl86, good to see you are definite about us adding to the squad when the manager says we probably won't. Better tell him, mate.



08 Jan 2021 14:45:31
I'd say we'll be looking at bringing in 2 or 3 within the next couple of weeks.



08 Jan 2021 15:06:58
That disnae look like good news to me Seeker and Paul86 mates.

Is no news still good news.



08 Jan 2021 15:16:00
Surely Zungu and Itten can start on Sunday? We can't criticise Zungu or otherwise as we haven't seen him yet. Defoe is still around too and Tavernier could push forward into midfield if need be with Patterson stepping into right back. Hagi has also done well recently. Anyway, my thoughts against the Sheep:

McGregor
Tavernier
Goldson
Balogun
Barisic
Davis
Kamara
Zungu
Hagi
Itten
Morelos

Yes, drop Kent.



08 Jan 2021 15:59:58
Tav do u honestly think manager will tell everyone our transfer business.



08 Jan 2021 16:22:41
Tavsonloyal its 1st week in Jan mate. Give it time. We will bring someone in. If we don't i will eat my socks lol.



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08 Jan 2021 09:48:45
I read an article this morning that with our injuries in midfield to both ryan jack and scotty arfield, that our now 36 year old central midfielder steven davis, is getting over used and i do myself agree with this statement 🤔
At davo's age he requires most definitely game management, to keep him fresh and get the best out of him, which has been achieved superbly with steven gerrard, up 'till now 🤔
This leads me on to my thinking of most definitely bringing in lundstrum this month, as he will/ can be the longterm replacement for wee davo 🤔 What do we think fellow bears,
do you guys agree with myself, that lundstrum is the natural/ longterm replacement for steven davis and if not with what you know is currently out there and gettable, who would you want rangers to sign,
as davis's longterm replacement 🤔.



08 Jan 2021 10:16:57
Personaly think zungu was meant to be the man to fill Davis role as zungus range of passing was meant to be brilliant but not seen much if it yet. is lundstrum not more suited to Scott arfield role. I did hear that there wanting 5 million for lundstrum now but who knows if its true.



08 Jan 2021 10:24:28
We do need to sign a CM but I think we probably need to offload some players first. Hopefully the likes of Jones, Barker and Stewart can be moved on. Anyone we sign needs to be an improvement on what we have and capable of starting straight away.



08 Jan 2021 10:29:47
Never seen Lundstram play. Surely it's time for one of our academy players to break through. Great things are being said about it but where's the proof?



08 Jan 2021 10:34:39
Blueat55 you left morelos off your list.



08 Jan 2021 10:53:03
6counties No first team players are leaving this window! Gerrards words at his latest press conference.



08 Jan 2021 11:51:54
Morelos may be well off form but he's still our best all round CF. Anyway he won't be leaving until his value (whatever that is) is met.



08 Jan 2021 12:02:20
yes we are a little short just now in middle of park but has it come at a decent time? With no midweek game this past week and the next 2 weeks i think Davis and co will be ok. if we had midweek games, europe etc just now i would definitely say short but i feel we can cope.



08 Jan 2021 12:08:40
Agree blueat55 re Morelos.



08 Jan 2021 12:16:22
Zungu will come in and do a job imo.



08 Jan 2021 13:00:19
SGL watched lundstram a few times last season and he’s more of a Arfield type player bursts into the box at the right moments, now John Fleck would be an outstanding replacement for Steven Davis but we probably wouldn’t be able to afford him sadly.



08 Jan 2021 14:47:14
Wee Fleck wasn't great first time, though his game time was limited. He hasn't half improved and would be a great signing.



08 Jan 2021 15:04:08
Morelos and Kent need to step up to the plate on Sunday.



08 Jan 2021 15:12:42
Zungu will be fine with Kamara or Davis or both beside him.
He only looked bad in the midfield against St Mirren in the cup when he had Arfield and Aribo beside him.
Plus the full team were terrible that game.



08 Jan 2021 17:29:04
Got caught on ball v hibs and v Tim's near edge of our own box as well and could have cost goals mph, needs to realise fast he's not in France and in league games here you don't get 3 or 4 touches to get ball under control.



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07 Jan 2021 21:21:10
This maybe a silly question, but if Rangers win the league does peter liewell move over for a member of the Rangers board. I just don't understand why it is just and fair of the position he is in.



08 Jan 2021 07:38:34
It's when we when the league.



08 Jan 2021 08:36:57
Hi Crazy Brazy, it is my understanding that they do it year about.



08 Jan 2021 09:41:18
It's the way it is mate, we didn't complain when we had a Rangers man there for years.



07 Jan 2021 20:27:57
John25,do you think borna barisic will be sold this summer 🤔If you do how highly do you personally rate barisic and how much would it take do you reckon, for rangers to sell him🤔 Finally within reason, who do you want/ think should be borna's replacement as rangers left back 🤔.



08 Jan 2021 08:39:06
SGL, I'd rather keep him, but he will be at the age where he may wish to move on, I wouldn't want less than £25 Million, as that's what KT went for. As for his replacement, I'd be happy with Basset.



08 Jan 2021 08:40:13
Sorry, I meant Bassey.



08 Jan 2021 08:51:19
My names John tae so I'm going to chip in 😂. Yes borna will be sold. I rate him as good as ANY left back I've seen in Europe. Would certainly not look out of place in any side in Englands tops flight and think he would actually perform better with higher caliber players alongside him, having said that he's playing in Scotland which devalues him but I'd reckon we will do business North if £10m.
As for a replacement I'd like to think we can unearth another similar to borna, these Eastern European leagues are place to look.



08 Jan 2021 09:44:11
Jzer, I agree mate 10mill+ maybe even addons based on Euros?
Anyone from UK is out of our price range so we need to look at 4-5mill from Eastern Europe.



08 Jan 2021 10:12:16
I reckon we will get 15mill for borna in the summer only due to him pushing 30. next transfer could be his last.



08 Jan 2021 10:40:53
Why are you so keen to undervalue him? He's one of the best left backs across Europe at the moment, performing to a high level in the Europa League. Just because he plays in Scotland shouldn't devalue him, it never devalued the likes of Tierney, Dembele or van Dijk when they moved on from Celtic! We should be looking for a bare minimum of £20m for Barisic when he moves on.



08 Jan 2021 11:11:18
Dothebouncy, I don't think anyone is undervaluing him. he's nearly 30, the guys you named were all early to mid 20s, they all had champions League experience (of a sort) AND will have sell on value. We need to be realistic.



08 Jan 2021 11:12:04
It depends where he goes, if its England should be at least same as Thierney if its Germany maybe not as much.



08 Jan 2021 11:35:09
Anything north of £13m is a good piece of business. Ideally somewhere around £15m.

Wouldnt be in a massive rush to sign a replacement as pretty confident we have that already in bassey.

Could maybe look for someone in the region of 2-3m to give good competition for the spot.
If looking at cheaper options / prospects i rate the young lad Doig at hibs.



08 Jan 2021 12:09:45
Dunfermline loyal our lad maxwell as good as doig.



08 Jan 2021 12:38:50
Borna will have zero sell on value to his next club hence why u won't get anywhere near 20-25 mill.



08 Jan 2021 17:31:06
I'd wait till after euros, him and kamara have impressive euros value on both will rocket again.



 
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