Rangers Banter 3

20 Apr 2026 23:50:46
This summer there will be a massive overhaul of the squad with lots of players out of contract, loans expiring, surplus to requirements and subject to transfer bids.

Expiring Contracts.
Tavernier
Davies
Rice

Loans Expiring.
Aarons
Djiga
Cornelius
Meghoma
Skov Olsen
Moore

Surplus to Requirements.
Souttar
Diomande
Cameron
Bajrami
Cortes
Cifuentes
Aasgaard

Subject to bids.
Fernandez
Raskin
Gassama
Chermiti

Feel free to include anyone that I have forgot and say whether or no not you agree with these lists.

I would like to retain Djiga and Moore for next season and hope we can keep a hold of Fernandez, Raskin and Chermiti.

Which players would you keep and sell?

🇬🇧🔴⚪️🔵.

21 Apr 2026 00:16:03
Boyne Souttar has just signed a new deal.

Diomande.
Is certainly not surplus, although I'd like to sell him and reinvest, and Aasgaard may just be starting to come good, just maybe.

21 Apr 2026 05:49:50
Cortes surplus, I would agree, but how much a hit will Rangers have to take.
Like a few players on the list, how many can we move on, and at what cost.
Defo agree with Souttar, but having just signed a new contract, who would take him, never mind buy him.


Imagine if Rangers were to sell Dio, they be looking for a decent return, so hardly surplus.

21 Apr 2026 07:36:29
Unfortunately, because of the mess of a strategy, we could be in for one of our biggest turnover in players in recent years. 9 out before we even think of transfers.

21 Apr 2026 08:33:19
Souter ain't leaving.

20 Apr 2026 19:06:19
Listened to tav's interview on the Scottish news tonight 🤔He says he's feeling good and he believes he's got at least another 4 years in his legs and possibly more 🤔 It's now a matter of where he'll be playing his football next season 🤔🇬🇧

20 Apr 2026 19:22:39
Another 4 years in his legs in his opinion? - Great servant, but now needs a taxi to get back when he goes up the park. - Hope he gets a League winners medal for his and our sake and then the club can decide if they want to pay big cash for a bit part player next season. - imo not for me though. 🤔

20 Apr 2026 19:50:23
Blue -Floyd, I think Tav will end up at Norwich City next season with Philippe Clement. 🤔 There's already been stories doing the rounds of this interest and possibility a couple of months back. 🤔 As everyone knows, I'm a big fan of Tav and I personally would give him a new 1 year at Rangers on reduced terms, of course, and my reasons for keeping Tav are he can always come on and turn a game for us as he won't be our first choice right back if he stays, he's always available and very rarely injured, the guy is a total athlete and, of course, having his experience still within our squad is invaluable.

👍🇬🇧

20 Apr 2026 19:52:36
He probably could play somewhere for another few years, very fit, rarely injured and could play a couple of positions, long time retired.

20 Apr 2026 19:57:23
Norwich have Kellen Fisher at rb sws, good young player, mate.

20 Apr 2026 20:30:19
A swap deal perhaps, My star. 😁

20 Apr 2026 20:41:23
His legs went a couple of years ago. He will get found out left, right and centre in the Championship. If he had to go to Norwich, he wouldn't play many games.

20 Apr 2026 21:00:18
Good servant to the club and should be thanked and provided with a testimonial farewell.

20 Apr 2026 21:22:15
PC has Norwich in the final playoff spot. He's performed a minor miracle there.

If Tav does go there (he won't), a chance he could play EPL footie next year.

20 Apr 2026 21:32:13
Norwich won't make the play-off, Marco, but he has done an incredible job, mate, fancy Norwich winning the Championship next season, they won't be far away.

20 Apr 2026 21:47:00
What a servant Tav has been. He will be away at the end of the season with the League trophy. 🫡

20 Apr 2026 21:56:18
No, he doesn't, Marco, they are 9th. Not been in the final play off spot all season.

20 Apr 2026 22:14:13
You're right, lads, I thought more teams contested those final two promotion spots. He has done well there all the same. 👍

20 Apr 2026 22:18:36
* Final spot - not two.

20 Apr 2026 22:23:24
4 years left. At what level? Certainly not us.

20 Apr 2026 22:44:02
I love Tav and have been his biggest supporter on here over last few seasons, but I'm not totally sure where I'm at on this one.

There's a lot of upheaval due this summer, especially at the back.

I just wonder if it would be the sensible thing to do and offer him a year's deal on reduced terms as back up at rb.

I think that's where I'd land on it, but I understand others wouldn't.

21 Apr 2026 00:13:14
I must say I've probably been quite critical of Tav on here, but I've loved him as a player over the years, grew up with him as the poster boy for Rangers.

But it's very clear for me that his legs are gone. He can't play the role Rohl needs from him anymore, which is a shame because Tav in his prime would likely excel in a Rohl system.

Age, I think, has caught up to him and I would not be offering him another contract. Unless we believed he could be purely a back up on substantively smaller wages. Even then, get him another title and wish him the best.

21 Apr 2026 07:42:08
He's been an incredible player for us, but time to let him go. Can still play regularly for someone, but just no longer at our level. Would hate to see him become just a bit part player struggling to play.

21 Apr 2026 07:43:29
If he stays, he may tarnish any gd grace he has earned over his time with us. Thanks and adieu, gd luck in whatever you do.

21 Apr 2026 09:08:29
I think maybe a case of if we win the league he goes and if we don't he'll be offered a new deal?

20 Apr 2026 19:09:18
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20 Apr 2026 18:47:46
Just reading through the posts on mental health and just wanted comment on this.
I lost my daughter who was only 24 in 2020 and she suffered from mental health problems but like has been said the services back then were spread thin and tbh I don't think she got the help she needed and felt like she was just being ignored by professionals in the field. I them was on lockdown as I do call centre work and still am doing this to date, what I would like to say is I really struggle with mental health at times and although my work are understanding I don't get paid if I am off and in turn I don't think it helps to then get to a better place when all you do is worry about wages, I think the government and also employers to try and help financially if you are off with mental health because worrying about how to pay the bills but trying to deal with mental breakdown s is so hard an worrying about the bills probably makes me even worse tbh.

20 Apr 2026 19:35:11
My heart goes out to you. Like many others on here, I've struggled for years. So many pressures on people these days, it can be difficult to see a way out. SAMH are a really good starting point for support.

20 Apr 2026 19:45:57
Sorry to hear that Colzy, stay strong, bro, and there's always plenty of good people on here willing to listen and chat with.

20 Apr 2026 20:32:18
So so very sorry to hear that Colzyboy 😢 My heart goes out to you and all your family, God bless. 🙏

20 Apr 2026 20:41:48
Sorry to hear that mate.

20 Apr 2026 21:05:43
My thoughts to you and your family, Colzy. 💙

20 Apr 2026 21:35:46
So sorry to hear that, mate. And thanks for feeling OK to share, especially if it can help others. My heart goes out to you. Stay strong, bud.

20 Apr 2026 21:40:58
Sad to hear that, mate. To lose your daughter is tragic. I'm fortunate that I haven't suffered, although I have a partner who had severe post natal depression and still struggles with anxiety often.

It's hard to know how to help and what to say, as sometimes nothing seems right.
I do agree massively that the pressures of modern life are putting an undue burden on many.

20 Apr 2026 21:52:10
Sorry to hear this. All the best Colzy. 🫡

20 Apr 2026 22:07:25
Tragic Colzy, so sorry to hear that. I agree with every word, mate. Was in a similar position 15 odd years ago, being off work with depression, and you're so right, it's so difficult to focus on the problem when you don't have a wage coming into the house, and that then becomes the bigger problem, you end up back at work with same problem you left for.

20 Apr 2026 22:53:27
Sorry to hear that, Colzy. Take care, mate.

21 Apr 2026 07:50:46
Colzy, I feel and understand your pain. Take heed in that you carry her in your heart every day. Let the gd memories in and afford yourself a smile. Your lass would want that bud. 👍🔱

21 Apr 2026 08:43:54
Sorry to hear that Colzy, we're all here if you need to get something out and talk about it, buddy.

20 Apr 2026 17:32:24
To Aphelion. You seem to be taking the views of Olsen that don't reflect your own views to heart. Firstly his mental health is important and he should get the help he requires. However that should not be to the detriment of our title bid. If an injury is the same as mental health then would you play an injured player?

No of course you wouldn't so why would you play a player who's mental health is not in the right place to support our bid for the title? Just like an injured player, we would be playing with a man down. That's just the reality. I wish Olsen all the best but in all honesty the clubs priority should be focusing on the title and right now Olsen is not up to it. We do need 11 warriors on the park who are up for the fight. I don't think its wrong to have that view. 🇬🇧🔴⚪️🔵.

20 Apr 2026 17:47:53
Can't argue with that boyne truth, be told. There's potentially a 40+ million stake to claim finishing first or 2nd. Regardless of whatever player, if they're not up for it, then they get dropped. Clubs are bigger than any player and need to do what's correct for the club.

20 Apr 2026 17:58:17
I have answered as best I can, hopefully it is allowed through.

I will not be responding to you in the future, so please take the answers as final.

20 Apr 2026 19:05:03
Using the physical injury, you also risk doing more damage and putting them out for longer.

Regarding having the right players on the pitch, I'm sure Danny feels the same as he didn't feature last outing.

For me, if he's going to be used, it should be from the bench and let him feel his way into the match with the opposition tiring and less pressure.

20 Apr 2026 19:25:16
It might only take a spark! A goal, a celebration with team mates, a song from the fans, and this guy can turn into a player we couldn't otherwise afford! We need to get behind guys moving to a new country, a new culture instead of grumbling every time they choose the wrong option.

20 Apr 2026 19:53:35
In what world is confidence issues the same as an injury?

To answer your question, though am I not correct in saying one of our most cherished title wins remains in folklore due to Alex Mcleish playing a clinically injured player.

Keep believing is the phrase often quoted.

But I believe we need to try and work through these confidence issues and give him a platform to perform.
Which in turn benefits Rangers.

20 Apr 2026 23:09:35
Aph, if someone had an injury and plays, they risk worsening the injury.

For me that's similar to a confidence issue. If you persevere and their form doesn't improve, it further worsens their confidence, making it more difficult to come back from.



Sometimes (mostly always) the best thing is to take them out of the spotlight for a while and let them come back under the right circumstances.

That's why it's important to have a good squad with at least 2 players for every position.

21 Apr 2026 08:54:03
Aph, I'm going to say respectfully to you. I get you support Olsen as I do, and imagine most do, but is there a better player on form that can take his position in the team. On previous performances, does Olsen merit a start? I know you have stated stats previously, but fact is Olsen goes missing in games.

This ain't a dig or Olsen bashing, but we all watch the same games. Is he at Rangers standard currently? No. Could he be? Yes, but I would like another 6 month loan, full pre season, then there's no excuses. I get you support the player, but surely you can't say his performances have been great since arriving.

20 Apr 2026 15:54:43
Not quite on the pitch related but just curious to know, what's everyone's favourite Rangers Podcast that they listen to? I know that nowadays there's quite a few options and every man and his dog has a podcast.

20 Apr 2026 18:57:54
Heart on Hand is probably the best. Usually good discussion on that, with a bit of balance.

Rangers Review is good for 10 mins a day. More as a Rangers news kind of thing.

Listened to "4 Lads" and Club at 22 for a while, but don't like Stevie, and 22 Lads were just too moany for my taste.



Enjoying "This Is Ibrox" pod at the moment as well.

Rangers Rabble is the worst ever. Genuinely think it's for Celtic fans to listen to when we lose.

20 Apr 2026 19:42:28
I like 4 Lads. I'm the opposite, I really like Stevie.

20 Apr 2026 19:56:44
Rangers Review, Heart And Hand and Four Lads are the main ones, but others worth a listen too.

20 Apr 2026 20:00:29
I still listen to it occasionally, Me2. I don't mind it, usually more so when we win and I am looking for some extra Rangers talk.

I don't dislike the guy, to be fair, but makes it about himself too often for my taste, but each to their own.

20 Apr 2026 20:02:01
I like the Rangers Review in the morning, depending who is on the show, as I can't stand folk waffling on about xG and little stupid graphs and pie charts etc.

Heart and Hand are also pretty good.

There are that many now on YouTube that it becomes boring watching them, as they are all mostly talking about the same things anyway. There's usually someone on each show that does my tits in with an annoying voice, or they can't look into a camera and spend the podcast looking around the room, which also does my tits in, and they get binned.



It must be a struggle trying to find things to talk about, right enough, with the likes of last week and this week with no football and not much happening off the park as well.

20 Apr 2026 20:43:18
Never listened to any to be honest.

21 Apr 2026 00:33:49
Me neither, Strom, I wouldn't know how to nor even want to.

21 Apr 2026 07:52:16
Read enough nonsense on here without listening to some of it. 😇

20 Apr 2026 15:04:03
Quick question for anyone ITK on these topics but with the good news Ashton Scally has signed a professional deal here, I've been wondering about youth recruitment more specifically youth recruitment between us and Academies down south.

Obviously we've lost some fine talents recently like Hutchinson, Goodbrand, and Condie. I understand the attraction down south (better money and development). However we've also poached some talented youngsters from down south Lawson, Lovelace, Nsio, Steven's. In the case of Nsio and Steven's I understand they were at lower level English academies but Lawson (who looks a very good talent) and Lovelace were quite highly rated at rather large clubs/academies. Especially Lawson for Brighton.

After that long winded preface, my question is how is it we can attract/poach some good youngsters from down south like Lawson but lose some of our talents down south? What specifically are we offering to the likes of a Lawson etc that they aren't seeing down south? Is it the promise of first team football? If so why would our other talent leave? Obviously I understand it's very much case by case but I'm just curious how we can lose good prospects to England and yet still poach talent ourselves?
Cheers.

20 Apr 2026 16:01:18
Brilliant question, Dio, that I've no idea of the answer. Possibly, some would prefer the chance to play over the money at this point, and vice versa, mate. Could we also be paying a little extra than where they came from, plus the better chance of first team?

20 Apr 2026 16:46:18
It's a far better structure for development south of the border, money apart. Dio, maybe Lawson thinks he'll get a quicker chance at first-team football.
Lovelace was one I couldn't understand though, he was getting some minutes for Millwall as a 15-year-old, maybe not a lot, but must have been well thought of.
Liked Stevens, I don't think he could settle.

20 Apr 2026 16:58:03
Luck?

20 Apr 2026 17:59:47
Simple really. In Scotland at 18, and you haven't made first team, you're either loaned out or released. In England there is a better structure up to Under 23. In Scotland our leagues are small, so you're either fighting for top or relegation, and clubs won't risk a youngster. In England there are many mid table teams, knowing they won't win the league or go down, and can risk putting younger players on. For me, the SFA and Sky TV are the biggest problems in Scottish football.

Just look over the border at how well England are doing as a nation and clubs in world football. How about we replicate that same structure here, but the SFA are wanting the paltry millions off Sky TV for 4 Old Firms a season. Ditch the Sky deal. Re think all leagues structure to bigger leagues, re think cup ties where all teams start round 1 and, if no TV deal, create a subscription for punters to pay to watch their team each week.

20 Apr 2026 19:13:11
Cheers for the responses boys!

Davie,
I understand the reason why our youngsters go south. My main question was more, how are we able to attract youngsters like Lovelace and Lawson from decent English academies, seeing as we have a fair few talents going the other way?