14 Mar 2026 11:18:57
Okay lads I have been checking in periodically as IRL life has been busy for me lately but I keep seeing posts about give Rohl time and let him buy his players etc now I agree he needs time and a couple of windows but.
Were we not told on here by a fair few of the ITK guys that our model had shifted from buying for a specific manager to buying for the club, as we had a clear direction of what style we wanted and would stop with the rebuilds constantly over time.
Now if this is the case, why would we allow Rohl to sign his style of player? As so far I can't actually tell what style he wants and if he proves not to be of the required quality. Are we going to start all over again with another manager who might not want some of the players Rohl wanted.
For me we really need to get our football operations in order over the course of the summer and get someone in with a vision and start getting this implemented or we are just doomed to repeat the previous regimes mistakes.
Just my take on what I have seen mentioned on here recently. Would like to hear others' opinions on what I've said.
14 Mar 2026 12:20:09
Such is life, Jim. Don't think I've spoken to a single person recently that's not absolutely stacked, but glad to hear you're keeping well.
I don't personally believe Danny has brought in his own style of player. I think we're targeting the type of profiles that should work in most systems: tall, powerful centre forwards, robust midfielders & big centre halves.
The game seems to be returning to some form of pre-possession based football, and we appear to be keeping to the times with that.
All we need is a 4-4-2 and my fellow Rangers Das will be over the moon!
14 Mar 2026 12:41:07
I agree with Forza. Cavanagh isn't stupid. He's a guy who has worked out what type of player works in Scotland. Big physical types. That's the way we will go in the future.
14 Mar 2026 12:49:27
I too agree with Forza, but would add I think it would have been the same with Martin if he had been a success. We needed an almost total rebuild from the end of last season, especially with those we sold or lost to OOC.
I also don't think we can build a team or squad in just one or two windows who will bring long-term continuous success to the club.
14 Mar 2026 13:11:57
So here's the thing with that. Celtic don't have many big, physical types and have been plenty successful, and we are lucky with their injuries and Nancy appointment. My main issue is that it's okay us bringing these types in to win in Scotland, but we need more than that to be successful in Europe, and ultimately that's where the majority of our income will come from (player sales too ofc).
I'm in no way hating on players we have brought in, but we need some creative talent bringing in too and not just big, physical types.
Forza, that's an interesting take, bud. I'd actually argue against that, as we can see from Hearts and Motherwell this season, who we would usually describe as anti possession. They are actually now trying to play football, so interesting times ahead, hopefully, for Scottish football in general.
My main point is that it seems we have moved away from a club DNA and gone back to what the current manager wants. Guess it's all conjecture, really, and we will see what happens over the summer.
14 Mar 2026 13:56:44
Blue. It's something I mentioned a few times. Only managers that fit our playing ethos and player trading model will be employed. I'm not throwing stones, but mistakes were made at the beginning of the season after another takeover.
?? So, I take it Danny was employed on meeting both criteria. ?? Personally, I think the new owners will have their own plans which will include Danny.
14 Mar 2026 14:15:14
Bbj, I think we will have a balance of those bigger players, but they do need to be technical as well. I think Rohl identified that was missing from the DNA the club want to have in place. So, the manager will have some input into what they think is missing from that DNA, perhaps, but there will be someone above them making the decisions and agreeing on it.
I think our more physical players will help us thrive in Scotland, but will be technical enough that the extra space they get will allow them to play in Europe as well. It isn't finished yet, and some of the creativity we have isn't performing at peak (or anywhere near it at times).
I think we need to see how this team + additions fare next season after a full pre-season with the manager. Until after the Hearts match on 15th February, Rohl had 3 games every 8 days. On Sunday coming, that will be just 4 weeks of just matches every Sunday. Even then, I don't expect miracles, as it will be tweaks rather than a huge redesign of systems and tactics; that will wait until pre-season, I think. Hearts game and Celtic league 1st half is what I would expect more of and more often when it happens.
14 Mar 2026 14:28:43
Bbj, it's about finding a good balance, pal. ? Regarding Hearts and Motherwell, imo Motherwell play a much better style of football than Hearts, and are a better footballing team than Hearts. ? However, as we all know, that doesn't mean they'll become more successful than Hearts or any other club for that matter. ?
14 Mar 2026 16:48:04
For all those saying they have to play Motherwell still.
Red card and pen.
Should anyone really be surprised the league is fixed? Even just look at coverage of shameful scenes at Ibrox, every media outlet running with Rangers yobs, no pics of Celtic fans that charged up to halfway, the damage, or of them breaking into the stadium, and even one of their chairman came out and said they were just over celebrating.
It is absolutely ridiculous how corrupt our league is.
14 Mar 2026 18:33:53
Forever, I was at the bowling club and they had the game on. It was a stonewall pen and a red card. So what are you on about, fixed? The decision was correct.
14 Mar 2026 19:56:25
Storm, you are straight in there on this particular incident at Parkhead today, and you will be right if you saw it live.
Are you also of the opinion that this season, and the last couple of seasons, both OF teams have been consistently referred to by the same standards?
I would like to hear your thoughts on this, as I know you are not shy about giving out your opinions on everything.
14 Mar 2026 20:47:24
I don't think that's got anything to do with you, Fraser. Just scroll past and don't comment, pal, if you don't like it, simples. ? I don't particularly like certain things either, but we can do posts whichever way we see fit within reason. As that's all you've got to comment on, pal, it says more about you, I'm afraid. ?
14 Mar 2026 22:04:29
Once a Ranger, what are you on about? Straight in on this particular incident. I am replying to forever comment as I seen the incident, and it's 100% the correct decision.
Refs are just poor, plain and simple.
15 Mar 2026 08:53:44
Ha, Ha, I'm so old, I can't find the Emojis.
15 Mar 2026 11:35:29
Just fumble in the dark, Irvger lol.
15 Mar 2026 09:57:55
Did your Mrs tell u that Irv. ???