21 Jul 2026 19:40:45
People always ask the question "why would we developed another teams player" when talking about Mikey Moore. These are the same people who expect other teams to develope our young players. It's part and parcel of football guys
21 Jul 2026 19:58:22
A couple of loans can be the difference in lifting silverware, usually players we couldn't afford to buy who are a bit older, but when it's younger ones, they are top drawer and all usually go on to start in top teams in top leagues.
21 Jul 2026 20:16:03
Don't want him or the 2 to 3 million a loan would cost us to develop him. Would rather use that to actually buy a player or develop our own. Loans from and to other clubs can be beneficial to both parties, but at that price, not for me.
21 Jul 2026 20:18:12
Everyone has their own opinions but imo, I'd have Mikey Moore back on loan with us in a heartbeat. 🙏 A superbly talented young player. 👌 🇬🇧
21 Jul 2026 20:32:21
Fork, I think we might be the only 2 who think that. He was no more than decent in a poor team and no more. I like him as a player, but not to the extent I would be willing to pay £3m loan fee plus wages.
Loans are meant to benefit both sides, which is why lower division Scottish teams take our young lads as it benefits them as they get a good player for little financial outlay and our players get game time.
The first part of that equation isn't even close to being met here. So again, a no from me. Buy a player for £3M and pay lower wages and at least at the end of it there will be a sell on fee potential.
21 Jul 2026 21:04:59
Angus, I'm with you guys as well. I like Mikey Moore but 2 or 3 million for a loan plus wages is money we can use elsewhere. I think Curtis has earned the right for a run in the team this season.
21 Jul 2026 21:22:13
Great post, CB. Some don't seem to understand that point you have made, and I don't know why 😂 it's just stupidity.
21 Jul 2026 21:27:22
Not sure, but when we get a loan, it can cost us millions!
When we loan players out, do we get anything at all?
21 Jul 2026 21:36:06
I agree with Angus and Fork. Moore clearly has talent and was good at times last year. However, I wouldn't bring him back again this season on loan. I would prefer we invest the loan fee on buying a player and also give Curtis more game time.
21 Jul 2026 21:55:05
Was Mikey Moore top drawer? Someone should have told me, as I completely missed that.
All I saw was paying a fortune to develop another team's player at the cost of our own, and getting meh in return.
I suppose he will always have the great achievement of finishing 3rd in the SPL. That will live long in the memory. Not sure you get silverware for that, mind you.
I get a 'try before you buy' model for developing players, but outright loans for these youngsters are nonsense, as they are so unlikely to have the consistency we need to win every game.
Tillman went against that rule for me, as he was actually good enough and we had an option. MM was not even close to justifying the financial and game time costs.
21 Jul 2026 21:56:02
Moore the only player that got people off their seats last season, u felt the buzz in the stadium when he got the ball.
21 Jul 2026 22:05:27
I don't see people constantly asking why would we develop another club's player, but I do see loads of people saying they would prefer not to develop another club's player, spend what would be around 6 million over 2 seasons on a player that's actually our own. I think we all understand that sometimes a loan is needed to fill a gap, or try before you buy, but to spend what would amount to over 6 million on a player over 2 seasons that isn't going to be ours is bad business imo. If it was a Cerny or Sima who got over 20 goals each and double figure assists, I would understand the clamour, but 6 goals and 4 assists, am I missing something? If Mikey comes back and does similar numbers is that 6 million well spent? I understand he's an exciting player, but there has to be an end product to it.
I honestly think people understand it's part and parcel of football, mate, every club in the world does it. We also have one of our own that needs developing, the fee involved, his stats last year etc, should all be taken into account, it's not just about developing another team's player.
21 Jul 2026 22:14:46
Loan players should only be brought in to temporarily bridge unaffordable financial gaps or secure depth when primary targets are unavailable, but these additions must deliver a definitive, trophy-winning spark to be justified. Last season's loan market performance fell short of that, demonstrating that a poorly fitted loanee can fail to provide the competitive edge required to elevate the squad, which is part of the reason we finished 3rd.
This season the primary competitive leap should rely on the permanent signings, as these core players naturally improve through superior quality we buy and an additional year of crucial league experience for those already here.
Consequently, any supplemental loan signings we pursue must represent a strict upgrade over past mixed results, ensuring the club consistently targets impactful elite talent rather than settling for uninspiring stopgaps and young players needing experience to improve for their owners.
Funny how some can't understand those points; just stupidity really. Hey, this just insulting folk is easy, might try it all the time rather than trying to add to an argument with my own thoughts. 😉
21 Jul 2026 22:25:34
We're not getting money because we are loaning our players to teams with practically no budget and we just want to get them vital experience.
We are targeting loans from big leagues, big clubs and competing against other teams for the signing.
There is no comparison.
However, I do agree that it's steep when we can sign someone decent for up to an extra couple of million with sell on potential.
If Mickey came in and was better than last year, then 2-3m could be a good gamble at the same time.
I'd definitely have him back.
21 Jul 2026 21:59:52
Who is the "some" that doesn't understand it? Do u think we can't comprehend the written word. The only thing I expect is not to pay the amount they want for a player that runs up dead ends, passes when he shouldn't, and doesn't when he should. He done OK, that's it.
As for the OP point, the loan system can work well for both parties without paying exorbitant fees, that's the difference.
As for stupidity look in the mirror.
21 Jul 2026 22:18:18
100% BB, careful though as you'll be accused of stupidity😳
21 Jul 2026 22:41:51
Well put, Angus. I wasn't so eloquent in my replies as of yet not posted, though I'd understand why.
22 Jul 2026 01:12:04
Moore was nothing more than a player that helped Rangers to 3rd 7 or 8 good games.
22 Jul 2026 01:28:02
Ano Fork, there's no need is there?
22 Jul 2026 07:51:37
i am the same with all the no team, i don't want to pay millions for someone who will never be our own, he has shown no desire to remain in Scotland which is fair enough so 2-3Million for no return is a huge no no for this stupid supporter.
22 Jul 2026 08:31:25
Fork, it can be difficult when the same poster adds nothing to the discussion other than to insult those who don't agree with his views. Not sure if it is deliberate to try to upset and get a reaction or not.
But, like other times, it needs to be called out, and as long as we don't cross that same line, and we didn't, I don't see an issue.
Just get a bit fed up with it being the same every day really. 🥱