27 Jun 2026 14:55:13
I do share some of the same concerns as others regarding recruitment of Scottish players, know the club etc.
I am all for a Scottish core. However, I don't believe success is guaranteed just because we have a Scottish Manager and players. It's nice to see, off course it is, and many of these players will fight to the death which is off course what has been missing from our squad for a long time, lack of fight, passion and desire. Although, I do think along with that we need quality.
My Question to all of you, is, Do you think the players we have signed at the moment and if we continue to go down this route will be enough to take us to where we want to be?
We play against teams every week who have had more fight, desire and passion than us this year have taken points of us also and still finished below us.
I'm not sure, buying Shankland, McCrorie, Graham, watt and the best talent from other Scottish clubs will be enough, especially if they're being bought to start.
I will say, I enjoyed the presser and I can see that Jim Gillespie dude having a huge influence. I liked what I heard from him.
27 Jun 2026 15:34:04
If it continues this way, we may make top 3 this season, but I don't think it will for one min, as we will get better, I think and hope.
27 Jun 2026 15:34:23
No one thing, knowing the club etc, but you've still got to be good enough and I fear that we've gone down a road and it's going to lead to disappointment.
27 Jun 2026 15:39:24
I agree that SPL players are not winning us anything. Shanks and Ross are no brainer signings, no issues with those, but we cannot fill our squad with players from our league.
We have spent very little, so it's difficult to judge how we go from here.
Time and scarves above heads will tell, but if we don't sign better quality than is in our league, we don't progress, imo.
27 Jun 2026 15:40:47
Gazza, it's absolutely the correct model and proven successful in the past for us. You just have to look at our recent history with dud players and managers from overseas and Championship to see how that route was continually failing.
27 Jun 2026 15:41:13
Wait and see the signings we make this window. Some are panicking about us getting a squad together.
27 Jun 2026 15:46:20
Shankland was one of the best players in the league so he is 100% going to make us better.
McRorrie, I think, might surprise a few.
Devlin, Watt, Graham, Penrice are not better than the current players we have for their roles, so they would be squad options/competition.
We 100% need to sign better to go along with these types of players to be the starters.
LW/RW/CM/CB all needed on top of that, and all need to be of a higher standard.
27 Jun 2026 15:50:29
Coldo, When was last time it was successful? We done it in lower leagues with Scottish players and people that know the league. ?
27 Jun 2026 15:54:36
We have only bought two players. Shankland is a no-brainer. Mccrorie will be a good player to have in the squad, regardless what else happens. No concerns on our signings so far. Many more needed, however.
27 Jun 2026 15:57:11
Jeezo.
We lost about 8 players at the end of the season. The transfer window's been open for all of 12 days, and so far we've signed 2 players and extended 1 who are all Scottish.
Just because the club are active in our own backyard doesn't mean we're neglecting other markets.
27 Jun 2026 16:01:54
I think this is just a rebalance from last summer. We brought in so many players that could've thrived sooner if they had some guys around them who knew the league etc.
Chermiti, Aasgaard, Fernandez and maybe even Cameron would be in a better place if they didn't need to be 1st team starters right away.
A lot of flash bought last season and now we are looking at squad players to round us out.
27 Jun 2026 16:13:10
For all questioning the strategy, I'd highly recommend you go back and find EHL's article on the structure of the squad and the model, as it's one of the best I've read. It also aligns with what our model has been in the past when we were successful. Have a base of Scottish players and players from the league, and then sprinkle in the foreign technical players to compliment them.
The Scottish players drive the culture and standards, and have to be good enough, which I think the ones we have signed are. All this nonsense, saying we had Scottish players in the lower leagues, is mental. The standard of them was far lower than the ones we will have now.
27 Jun 2026 16:26:55
I'm all for having a Scottish core model. However, I believe that Scottish core still needs to have the quality to go with those other traits and characteristics we are looking for. We need a full working recipe because quality with rubbishty attitude and lack of interest will only take us so far, and so will a great attitude and fight without the quality take us so far. If we can get all those things balanced then great.
I also agree that we have had many players from abroad and the EPL/EFL which haven't worked. However, we bought the best of Scottish talent too and many didn't work. Jake Hastie, Greg Docherty, Devine, Middleton.
We've also let many of the best of our Scottish talent go, because they've not reached the heights or grade expected of them or they just haven't been given a chance because of this drive for instant success and gratification we have. McCrorrie 1&2, Mayo, McCausland, Kelly, Fleck, Hardie, Ure. The list goes on. Then years later, we're talking about bringing them back.
I truly hope it works but I do believe with a Scottish core of capable Scots and quality foreigners with the correct drive is the way forward. I honestly don't know what the answer is.
I'm just praying that something changes soon as it's been a very painful time for all.
27 Jun 2026 16:27:57
We've made 2 fantastic signings. What on earth are people moaning about, man, get a f*** grip.
27 Jun 2026 16:38:57
This 'we'll get 3 or 4th' is laughable. We've just signed probably the second place in our league last season's best player, signed a rb that has improved massively since his last time. Say we do sign Devlin, again one of Hearts' best players, we need a squad first of all.
27 Jun 2026 16:49:22
Where can I find the article from EHL please? I'd like to read that.
It seems my post has offended some or rattled some. Let me be clear, I'm not moaning at all. I have said I am all for having a Scottish Core and I am excited for the season ahead and what happens with signings etc. I have simply shared my thoughts and some concerns I have based on previous experience and what I'd like to see. And asked people their views on what they think and feel. Surely we can share our views and perspectives with being told to get a F**K**G Grip? It's a bit harsh! Keep it kind ?
27 Jun 2026 17:09:14
I think my post was fair, and our concerns valid. I am not saying "we're doomed and all our players are terrible." I would have liked to have kept Rohl and I'm happy with the business we've done.
I'm pointing out a genuine footballing dilemma. How do we balance local grit and SPFL experience with the raw technical quality needed to win trophies and compete in Europe?
27 Jun 2026 17:16:38
Or maybe check, EHL, past posts, just click on his name.
27 Jun 2026 17:17:19
It really does let us understand the situation.
27 Jun 2026 17:55:38
Gazza, I'm not very sure, mate, it was a great article from EHL, maybe an Ed could help you.
27 Jun 2026 17:29:29
Exactly EHL. It's getting boring this. People panicking because we've signed 2 Scots. I don't believe I've ever read that we "need" to sign Scottish based Rangers supporters. Every single one of us wants quality first, if they support Rangers, fair enough, it's a bonus.
People surely aren't daft enough to think supporting Rangers can make you a better player. One thing I do believe it possibly could do is have them giving 100% every game. Sick of watching some players stroll about Ibrox as if playing in a friendly.
27 Jun 2026 17:34:16
Bb4, no one is panicking, they just have concerns and rightly so with what we have bought over the last few years, no?
Stevie, you get a grip, people allowed an opinion.
27 Jun 2026 17:34:46
Bb4, there are plenty on here that think being a Rangers fan makes them better.
27 Jun 2026 17:36:07
Shankland and McCrorie aren't the issue, and possibly even Penrice. However, every player in the league who played well last year and any player who has a link to McInnes is being said to sign. Yes, some may have been better than our players last year, but Martin's pre-season conditioning had a lot to do with that.
Our players are still better technically. So, yes, bring in players who are the right quality and improve us, but not every player who had 1 good season or played for McInnes. I mean Frankie Kent fgs. ?
27 Jun 2026 17:38:28
Boy blue, as you said, got to be good enough, big bonus growing up a Rangers fan, Shankland, McCrorie, Penrice, hopefully Ferguson.
27 Jun 2026 17:44:20
Angus, but Kent isn't going to happen.
27 Jun 2026 17:49:14
Thanks, Msits.
I'll have a read over the article.
Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts.
27 Jun 2026 18:24:17
I think this conversation is better had when the window closes, and we can have a look and judge what the new CEO, Purdy, Stig and DM have put together.
27 Jun 2026 18:39:03
But storm concerns after signing 2 players? I agree our signings have been poor last 15 years, we seem to be trying something a bit different now, but people are still concerned. I think we've still to make plenty of signings, Shanks and McRorie were just available now, it's just the way it's worked out.
We should know by now to take 98% media stories with a pinch of salt. If fans are still worried, close of window, then fair enough, but at least let us get players in the door first.
27 Jun 2026 18:44:28
Gazza, you may have offended some, as they see it that way if you don't align with their thinking, but this is a Rangers forum, and people can express their concerns without people throwing a hissy fit as some on this thread have done.
Let me break this down for all on this page and who see this. We have won 6 titles since the turn of the century, and that just isn't good enough, and in that time we have had some great Scottish players but many many more flops.
Nationality or who they support makes no difference, it's all about how professional they are and their will to win at all costs. I agree having a Scottish core is good, as they set expectations for our other imports.
27 Jun 2026 18:48:55
When signing a player, the list of priorities should look like this:
1. Ability.
Nationality isn't a priority unless you're talking about European squads.
27 Jun 2026 18:52:54
Angus, Frankie, Kent hasn't been anywhere other than on here. People will come on this site and link us to every single Hearts player over the course of this summer. I don't think we will sign anymore tbh. Maybe Devlin, but I don't see the point unless Barron leaves, as they are similar players.
27 Jun 2026 18:59:01
Spot on EHL and like I've stated some just are so negative and moan about everything. ? Some ain't happy unless they're moaning. ? Let's wait and see who Derek signs and builds his own Rangers. ??? I'm happy with the way we're going about our business so far and some on here are expecting us to go and sign players like Guehi, Van Djik, Bruno Fernandes etc.
Get real, eh. ? Get behind our club and our new Rangers manager for God's sake.
27 Jun 2026 19:12:52
Need to judge on who we sign rather than who the media link us with, which seems to be every player McInnes ever spoke to.
27 Jun 2026 19:13:38
SWS, nobody expects Rangers to be shopping at that level and there is a place for some Scottish signings if they are good enough, just like any signings from down south or abroad. I have no issue with the two we have signed although I think the reaction has been way over the top for the level they are actually at.
I quite like the look of young Graham of Dundee as part of the centre back options, but we also need to add some quality or we won't be winning the league. Yes to Ferguson, maybe to Watt, but definitely no to Devlin and Godfrey as far as I am concerned, and if we were able to resign Cerny and Moore, then that would help.
27 Jun 2026 19:42:03
Bbj, we have had many Scottish flops, but I'd argue we've had way more non Scottish, mate. Maybe trying something different to what's been failing past 15 seasons, personally I'm ok with that. As Ehl said we're not for 1 minute neglecting other markets, that would be silly.
What I can't get my head around is most of the posters with concerns are saying they're happy with Shankland and McRorie, so what is it they're not liking?
27 Jun 2026 19:43:53
Good post Iron, definitely a conversation for after the window closing.
27 Jun 2026 19:45:16
Gazza, that post was from before I said click on his name, only just came on.
27 Jun 2026 19:54:45
This place is a nuthoose at times.
27 Jun 2026 19:58:13
Storm, it's not just an opinion though, is it?
It's moaning and slating players and managers and strategies, etc., before pre season has really got under way.
The Never happy brigade.
27 Jun 2026 20:48:51
Better than the happy finishing 3rd brigade.
Of course BB4, because most of our signings have been from outside of Scotland, but from the amount we have signed from inside, how many can we say have been a great success. Numbers will always be skewed because they aren't like for like.
But the amount of grief someone gets for a post, when I'm assuming they are basing it off of what has been posted on this site, etc., then that's just silly. End of the day, it's a forum and the place would be dead if folk didn't post, no matter what it's about.
27 Jun 2026 21:14:01
Tkf
When are you going to understand? Just because someone is bad at one club doesn't mean he's going to fail at another
If he's signed, then judge him on the work he does for Rangers, same goes for McCrorie and other players you lot complain about. No wonder Alph and others left with consistently negative fans on this forum. ?? Rant over, sorry to the positive guys on here.
27 Jun 2026 21:17:54
Agree re posting what you like, bbj. Every signing is a gamble, mate. Our fan base should know more than most, eh? Also, agree that it doesn't matter where they come from; if they're good enough, who cares, mate.
27 Jun 2026 21:51:41
Spot on BB4.