Rangers Banter 2

03 Sep 2026 20:48:54
The board and the recruitment team have done their bit, that have brought in quality all over the pitch. It's over to McInnes now to do his job.

Get these lads integrated and playing conditions high level.

Personally I don't think we will come close to Celtic this season, but at the very least I want us to be the best team in the the 2nd half of the season so we go into next full throttle!

I'm not giving up this season but my head just thinks there is too much to do with this team atm to make them title challengers.

If I had a piece of advice for DM it would be to recruit a top CB coach to work with Fernandes, to try and iron out the deficiencies in his game (many). Because over the season he's been here he hasn't improved.

03 Sep 2026 21:30:49
Thought we might have tried to get some experience in late in the day. Del saying how we look young. Hey ho. Good recruitment, I think. Just need time to get things going in the right direction.

03 Sep 2026 21:31:54
Zikos, fair play about Celtic, I just don't see what others are seeing with them, honking defence, aging McGregor, probably the weakest squad in the last decade. Decent team will open them up. Really looking forward to Ibrox followed up with Celtic Park.

03 Sep 2026 22:20:03
Last year was their weakest team, Star, and it still won the league. I'm not looking forward to their forward line and Nygren getting at our defence. Hope I'm wrong, but with the way Dm wants us playing, they will be all over us.

03 Sep 2026 23:38:01
Mystar, I totally agree with you re their squad, and I'm delighted the 3 Japanese guys are finally away. But as a team they still know how to win games when they're not playing well. They have a conductor in the middle of the park, which we desperately need.

A while ago we played Betis and they had Isco in the middle of the park, literally a veteran, but he totally ran the show. Davis did that for us when he came back up the road and I think that is the final piece in the jigsaw for us. Maybe we'll get that player in January. 🤞

I genuinely think the cups are our best chance of silverware this season, so I hope we throw the kitchen sink at them at Ibrox.

But I think, league wise, we will continue to struggle for a while and will drop points here and there. But if we are 15 points behind at New Year, I would hope, come the end of the season, we have cut that a bit.

Then go into next season firing on all cylinders.

I obviously want to win this year, but just don't see it atm.

03 Sep 2026 20:46:36
Gazza lost your post re anxiety, look up both New York breathing method or 4, 7, 8 method, may be off help mate.

03 Sep 2026 21:10:29
Absolutely, John. Breathing techniques helped me with mine. Horrible horrible thing.

03 Sep 2026 23:45:53
Thanks, John.

I do enjoy breathwork and have access to a few free sessions throughout the week, which are very beneficial.


Happy to share if anyone is interested.

04 Sep 2026 05:03:40
My son suffers terribly with anxiety, and some people just don't seem to understand the effects it can have on you, from comments like "just get over it" and "what have you got to be anxious about". He sat his driving test yesterday but unfortunately failed at the last minute. I'm proud of him.

03 Sep 2026 20:19:54
14 players in. 19 out. That's another huge turnover for the squad.
Unfortunately we don't have the luxury to give them time to gel. McInnes needs to find his best starting 11. Can't keep chopping and changing formations 2 or 3 times in a game.


Maybe dropping out of Europe can be a blessing to give him time to work with the players without the pressure of midweek European football.
🤞

03 Sep 2026 21:27:41
We simply need to give this team the time to gel and bond. Failing to do so is why we have found ourselves in this position. Give the manager the time to build a team.

04 Sep 2026 00:55:41
Not giving time isn't an option in my opinion.

It's clear that what's been happening wasn't working.

Rome wasn't built in a day and they're still working on the Sagrida Familia.

If time results in something wonderful then I'm behind it 100%.

Patience is a virtue and I really hope people get behind the process.

03 Sep 2026 19:50:10
Is Miovski still around?

Apparently turkish window closes tomorriw?

03 Sep 2026 20:17:37
Has he been linked to Turkey?

03 Sep 2026 19:42:21
Bouanani confirmed pics out, really hope this boy can solve our right wing problem

03 Sep 2026 20:18:16
Nice to see you posting Fergie. 👍👍

03 Sep 2026 20:45:48
Yeah good to see you posting Fergie. Where's that moany git Storm been, no seen him post or maybe missed it. Hope you're well, Storm. 😁

03 Sep 2026 20:50:37
Cheers boys, after a poor start I'm quietly confident, just big Fernandez giving me the fear.

03 Sep 2026 21:03:42
Storm is banned, Bb, sine die, mate.

03 Sep 2026 21:04:14
U and me both Fergie. 👍

03 Sep 2026 21:09:15
Miss Storm, hope to see him back soon.

03 Sep 2026 21:28:45
Sine die means forever, no doubt he will be back under another pseudonym though.

03 Sep 2026 21:52:34
Said he'd never do that, plus would need an IP change, 033 and 001 aren't daft. May not be forever, but 001 said it's not short term.

03 Sep 2026 22:51:29
Banned for what, Fork?

04 Sep 2026 05:07:17
Storm isn't the type of guy imo to come back under another name, know he might not be for everyone, but I liked the guy, hope he's doing well.

04 Sep 2026 05:46:29
No idea, BB, never seen it until after it.

03 Sep 2026 17:54:34
Now the window is closed, do we explore the free transfer market especially for a CB or do we think that's it until January?

03 Sep 2026 18:13:15
Think that'll be it until January unless we sell Nsiala and Souttar leaves.

03 Sep 2026 18:26:19
We have a good squad of players with cover for every position. Recruitment team have done their job, especially with the last few signings topping off a very busy window.

Considering we have no Euro fixtures, 3 CH and cover in Sterling/McCrorie should be more than enough. I know fans are all over Manny because of his poor start to the season, but I think big man will come good. Makhanya has started really well and Godfrey looked good before injury.

Biggest issue for me is midfield and trying to get balance there.

I don't like Raskin or Devlin, jury out on all the others.

I am overall pleased with our window though and hopeful, from the work done, that we don't have this double figure in and out in future seasons.

Big job for the manager to get them all integrated and get the best out of them. Done well the last 2 away games to pick up 6 points, but we still need to improve if we want to challenge this season. Onwards and upwards, WATP.

03 Sep 2026 18:47:11
Dada B, I would say no.

03 Sep 2026 18:50:14
I think overall we have done well in this transfer window. Yokota has some pretty decent ball control in tight situations, as does Kim. Gassama has looked the most engaged he has ever been in a Rangers uniform the past two games. Pandur looks like an upgrade. Makhanya has been steady. The new right back looks capable, with a healthy Stirling and McCrorie as backups in both CB and RB. Penrice has played better than Rommens, who was an upgrade on Meghoma. Wasn't sure about Shankland until the two goals last night.

Raskin staying is a must now that Barron, Diomand, and Aasgaard are gone. I am not loving Devlin's ability, but I do love his attitude, always need a little edge on the field as long as it's controlled. Roy Keane light. Would be nice. :) It's early days and I believe we are not ready enough yet to take on Celtic, but given time I think this team can come together. I like that the team is much younger. Really should've played Raskin in the Conference League game though!?!?

03 Sep 2026 18:54:49
Blue North, interesting to see Meghoma now playing at Portsmouth.

03 Sep 2026 20:11:21
Looks a decent team on paper, hopefully Del can get them gelled and firing. 🇬🇧

03 Sep 2026 21:21:19
Hopefully he dumps the 4 4 2 formation.

03 Sep 2026 17:47:03
L. Ferguson, well isn't that a surprise lol lol

03 Sep 2026 18:11:19
Now now Jim. 👍🤣🤣

03 Sep 2026 18:21:36
There he is!! 🤣 You've had this day circled on your calendar, haven't you, Jim.
See you in January. 😂

03 Sep 2026 18:28:50
Brilliant Slim, was waiting on that mate, fair play. 🤣

03 Sep 2026 18:31:12
Blue. I will be delighted if he were to be signed in Jan, as I rate the lad. Must say, don't think he will, though. I did, however, have solid info there was nothing to it this window.

03 Sep 2026 18:46:24
Fair play mate. 😂

03 Sep 2026 18:51:51
Haha. 😅😅

03 Sep 2026 18:55:48
Jim, you're entitled to your post. I'm hearing we r looking to swap him and Raskin in January. 😂

03 Sep 2026 19:03:23
John, don't start. Can we make it a rule no more Ferguson talk until at least Boxing Day. 😂

03 Sep 2026 19:16:14
Mole, I think it should be mentioned every day lol.

03 Sep 2026 19:32:16
StevieG's the man for that, it'll stop him going on about Dahl. 💕👍🤣

03 Sep 2026 19:50:30
Fork, he's bought a Hull season ticket. 😂

03 Sep 2026 20:13:27
Fair play, Slimjim.

03 Sep 2026 20:24:37
Wishy. 🤣

03 Sep 2026 20:56:48
Aye, Wishy, Stevieg2 has been on Hull banter pages asking about Dahl's training routines, diet, if any of them know where he stays. 😳 Stevieg2 said it's just to send him a card to say thanks for nearly signing, but it's giving me Cathy Bates Misery vibes. 😂

03 Sep 2026 21:05:40
Hobbling scene gave me the boak. 🤮 🤮

03 Sep 2026 21:21:21
Rumour has it Ed is setting up a Hull rumours site😉😄