14 Dec 2025 09:10:57
@John
Seen your post regarding Rothwell possibly departing in January, and the suggestion that we might be able to sell Gassama as well. That tells us a lot about what the manager is thinking and to be honest, I'm in total agreement on both. If we manage to move them on, I'd be very happy.
I've said before that in January, if we can add one or two centre-backs, a defensive midfielder, and a new striker, it would go a long way towards strengthening the spine of the team. However, I'd also like to add a goalkeeper to that list. I'd really like to see us go out and sign a top-quality keeper.
For me, Butland is past his best, and Kelly isn't the answer either. So when you look at the spine of the team, it should be a spine we can depend on
GK -New
CB - new
CB - new
DMF - new
Striker - new
And if we could add a winger on top of that, even better.
It's a lot to ask for in January, so we'll see what happens and who we can move on, etc. But for once, I feel the club's vision is starting to align with the fans' vision. We need better, we recruited poorly in the last window, and it looks like they're now actively trying to rectify that over January and into next summer.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I believe that by next season we'll have a squad good enough to clean sweep domestically.
Pin this post and laugh if I'm wrong, but I genuinely think we'll be a real force at the start of next season.
14 Dec 2025 10:22:26
I agree Stig if the board have learned as we hope they have then there's a lot to be positive about in the future once we are able to sell off the current players we need rid of.
14 Dec 2025 11:11:59
Tjark Ernst
Joseph Okumu
Marton Dardai
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
Rafiu Durosinmi
Add in potentially
Mohammed Daramy
Edvin Austbø
Harry Milne
I think all would be achievable and covers all the bases you asked for.
There is also the potential for Bosman deals for example
Denys Popov
Shaparenko
Jónas Wind
Yari Verschaeran.
14 Dec 2025 11:34:33
I don't have Knowledge of the players you mention Aphelion
However it would be interesting to know if the club are aware of the players you mention and if any scouting has been conducted or feelers put out to see if the players had interest coming to Glasgow.
14 Dec 2025 11:49:38
Don't think we will. be able to buy the quality needed in the jan window and by the 1st we should know if we are in the mix if we are great but if not i'd rather we wait until the summer rather than paying over the odds but I hope we can at least sign 1 or 2 ooc players to start the 1st day of pre season.
14 Dec 2025 12:06:57
Stig, I would agree with 1 exception, DMF - I'd look for a new LB instead. Perhaps Santa might arrange a few late Christmas pressies!
14 Dec 2025 12:36:42
I recall we were said to be interested in Xavier Mbuyamba from Volendam in summer. He has no intentions of extending his deal there. Potential business to bring him in early as a CH in January perhaps?
14 Dec 2025 13:22:12
Aphelion seems to know players from Norway etc?
Interesting.
14 Dec 2025 13:38:34
The difficulty in assessing the 'required quality' of player for Rangers, is that unless they have played in our league before (or currently doing so), there will be an element of gamble. Some of the recruits that have not panned out, like Rothwell and Aasgaard (currently) both came with good reputation, playing at a level generally considered to be at least on a par with the SPL.
Attitude and an ability to soak up pressure (particularly in light of a volatile support and intrusive media), often mean character can become as important a factor as ability in our league. With the lack of space afforded both the 'Big 2' here, it's no suprise that Europe has often provided a better hunting ground in recent years.
And whilst we cannot afford to sign an SPL and a Euro squad it does seem more apparent that the required styles and pressures are requiring different players. Whilst we would all prefer those who can adapt and be adept in both arenas, it looks increasingly to me that we are struggling to do this, and has been reflected in our signings in recent years.
I truly hope DR gets time and can work at getting a long term fix on balancing the squad correctly and that whatever analytics system we use can finally drive us forward in a way that has us competitive on all fronts, whilst ensuring we can turning those financial wheels forward.
14 Dec 2025 19:13:54
Rafiu Durosimni's name comes up often. Last season Asathor said we should go for him because he was better than any CF we had at the club. This season, he is probably many times better than any CF we have at the club.
14 Dec 2025 19:35:17
I don't think we need a new Defensive mid, i think a more creative and forward thinking CM is more important.
There is a lot of work to do and its not a good window to do that in. We need our luck to change in the transfer market and now we have gotten rid of Thelwell and Stewart i'm more convinced it will be better.
15 Dec 2025 09:10:05
We need to get the spine of the team right
Goalkeeper
Two CH
CAM
CF.