15 Mar 2026 18:26:11
4 questions:
Do we have the best Squad in the SPL current fitness wise? since
Do we have the best Manager?
Does our manager manage the game well? tactics and suds etc.
is the German Striker worth it so far? no for me on that
Penny for them.
15 Mar 2026 18:49:32
Hate to be negative - genuinely do.
But, I would say No, No, No and No.
In terms of fitness, I find it a bit concerning that several of our players can't see out 90mins, and tend to drop off after 60mins.
15 Mar 2026 18:53:49
"Try to make u go to rehab", Zikos. ? ?
15 Mar 2026 19:04:53
Belter Fork, took the tune right aff the tip of ma tongue. ??????
15 Mar 2026 19:22:14
No 4.
Definitely no.
15 Mar 2026 19:31:35
We're third in a two-horse race, we aren't getting a better manager, recruitment will be brutal this summer.
I like the fact that Rohl changes formation and doesn't just have a single system.
The reality is too many loans and average players from England have caught up with us. Other players like Raskin are not really interested anymore, and no doubt have one eye on the World Cup.
I like the three guys we signed in January and think the big German will come good. He's young, and Chermiti will too.
I think both of them could do with an older head around them; both appear too young and naive to lead the line week in and week out.
15 Mar 2026 19:37:53
Dado, why will recruitment be brutal?
15 Mar 2026 20:41:24
Trying to attract players after a third-place finish will be a very hard sell. Got to start paying silly money to attract players to get us back up the league.
15 Mar 2026 21:03:19
@Gvb11, I'm afraid it's a NO for all 4 Questions from me. Sad to say.
15 Mar 2026 21:21:44
I would say No to all 4.
I was skeptical about signing a striker for that amount from the 3rd division in Germany, because, no matter what anyone says, it's not a good standard at all. Naderi, you can't deny his effort, but I don't know if he is a goalscorer, and I think it will be next season before we see the best of him.
15 Mar 2026 22:08:56
Dado, where we finish won't alter who we try to sign or how much we have to pay them. We have been second for how long, and it hasn't truly affected that. Players will buy into what the club are trying to do rather than what has happened in the past imo; the newfound financial stability etc.
Also, Europe doesn't change between 2nd and 3rd; we also are seen still as a stepping stone to the next level.
But I don't think we will finish 3rd anyway. Hearts now have Celtic and us within 1 result of them. They haven't had that till now. Let us see how they manage that pressure.
15 Mar 2026 22:43:40
Storm, Naderi looks just like a lower division striker. Have seen nothing so far to suggest he's anything but that.
15 Mar 2026 23:05:50
Guys, if we try and keep everybody happy in our fan base with all these requirements on the playing front, we will end up in liquidation. We can never go back to spending money we don't have, but we will have to improve within our means. We should have kept and played Curtis, and possibly young Cameron.
That is the only way these kids will become true Rangers players, not the overpaid, overrated squad we have at present. As for Danny, my opinion is that it is fantastic that he now has us in a title chase, considering what he was left to work with. We cannot have knee-jerk reactions any more.
16 Mar 2026 02:42:25
I think that's my point, Angus, thanks for adding more weight to the argument. We're signing players who have helped us to sustain second place for a long time. We're now at the stage of risking these signings with a third place finish.
Recruitment will be really tough in the summer, and we'll need to over pay for players who can help us win the league (remember what that is?)
16 Mar 2026 08:43:10
Dado, I thought your point was that we would need to look at lower levels of players so my mistake. I still don't think we will overpay, but adapt.
Koppen basically set us up with a proper scouting system that's all about using data to find 'hidden gems' in markets few others are looking at. By doing that and getting the wage bill under control, the club stays steady regardless of where we finish, because we're finally done with just throwing money at big names and hoping for the best.
Plus, by hitting those untapped leagues, we're bringing in hungry, young players who see Rangers as their massive break. They're desperate to prove themselves and win trophies, which is exactly what we need instead of established players who might just be here for an easy shift.
It's not just about the quality of the players, though; it's the mental pressure of having to win every single week. We traditionally look great as underdogs in Europe, but we struggle at home against teams that just sit back and defend, which leads to stupid draws early in the season. Because Celtic basically never drop points, those tiny slips feel like a total disaster to the fans, and the 'mentality' problem is really just the team cracking while trying to chase a leader that never fumbles.
This is why I say players need time to get to grips with that mentality. Celtic find it easier as they have a core of players who are used to winning and guide new players whilst they adapt.
16 Mar 2026 08:57:12
All sounds great if it comes to fruition, Angus, and I hope it does. I worry we're still three or four seasons off winning the league, and that's without Celtic strengthening.
16 Mar 2026 09:04:23
I personally don't see us finishing 3rd.
16 Mar 2026 09:30:18
Kaiser, I agree, but you need to give him a bit of time before he is ruled out completely. I said, when he was signed, it was far too much money for a player from the 3rd division in Germany.
16 Mar 2026 10:33:20
Dado, I agree, but it is what we are building towards, I think. Unlike others, I don't think we will discard many players other than loans and OOCs. Therefore, it will be about adding quality rather than a rebuild, mini or otherwise.
I still think this year would be a bonus if we were to win the league after what was left by Martin. That deviation from the recruitment, if nothing else, set us back. Time will tell.