Rangers banter 8

12 Oct 2026 17:07:42
Just read the fourladshadadream podcast from one of the topics stevie Clifford asked Andrew Cavanagh on Saturday. 🤔 Clifford states that he was told by Cavanagh, that Rangers will honour the last 3 years of our castore/Umbro kit manufacturing contract until 2030. 🤔

But from next season and for the last 3 years of the contract, castore will be back on our kits instead of umbro with very promising ventures coming our way. 👌🇬🇧After the castore/Umbro kit manufacturing deal finishes in 2030, it's almost certain Rangers will part ways with castore after our 10 year association with them. 🤔 Very interesting fellow bears 🤔🇬🇧.

12 Oct 2026 20:05:33
Madness that james bisgrove signed a deal with them till 2030 before he left.

12 Oct 2026 20:46:44
To be honest Bigtrfc, we've been good for castore and they've been good for us 🤔I've not got a problem with castore tbh 👍🇬🇧.

12 Oct 2026 22:11:51
Coops I think castore have been great too.

They were the only ones who offered the big money at the time.

We will always go with the highest bud and theirs was the highest bid.

The casual clobber they've made has been really nice.

13 Oct 2026 06:57:32
Stevie G, i truly think we'll go with Nike as our kit manufacturers once the castore deal finishes in 2030 mate 🤔A few reasons tells me it will be Nike but of course it's all about which sportswear manufacturer gives us the most money/better deal for our club and we go with however that is 🤔I don't care who makes our kits, as long as it's the best deal financially for Rangers 👍🇬🇧.

13 Oct 2026 09:20:20
We are also going back to using the Castore branded strips etc next season. Obviously their wee Umbro experiment hasn't worked and going by the state of last years training gear and other offerings being absolutely honking then I'm guessing the sales figures will be very low.


I usually buy some polo, tee shirts etc but never bought a thing last season and I'm sure I'll not be the only one.

13 Oct 2026 09:58:20
Three Cheers some of the training gear from last season which was the first year with the Umbro branding wasn't as pleasing on the eye like the ones with the big Umbro logo emblazoned on the front etc but some of the training gear like the training coaches and players pro t-shirts and quarter zips i actually liked last season. 🤔

I also like last season's 3 kits which were our first under the Umbro logo brand again and i really think this season's home kit which is our second season with the Umbro logo brand was very nice along with this season's travel range, quarter zip training gear along with the pro coaches and players training gear which were also very nice 👌🤔.

13 Oct 2026 10:28:52
I liked the strips Coop's but the rest of the gear was mince, they massive logo's and big letters on the back spelling RANGERS etc was as tacky as Eff you cee kay.
This seasons offerings are much better but i think the Umbro experiment would have cost them a right few quid in lost revenue last season.


I quite like the Castore gear and have never had any problems with it's quality or durability, i'm happy that we are switching back to their branded stuff.

13 Oct 2026 13:16:34
I like castore but would absolutely love Nike the quality speaks for itself with their tops.

13 Oct 2026 14:04:44
Castore material quality is actually better than Nike's material quality on football kits Wallace you can feel the difference mate 🤔🇬🇧.

13 Oct 2026 14:20:22
Oooft I don't know about that mate 😂 maybe it's just me I really love the Nike gear.

13 Oct 2026 20:59:24
Wallace have you seen some of the adidas and nike kits mate 🤔 Some of them are terrible designs and template kits 😲.

13 Oct 2026 23:55:44
Someone online joked and said kappa Would be their choice.

I wouldn't be against something like that, something totally different.

But of course they need to be able to manage the supply demands and they need to have the highest offer.

14 Oct 2026 08:55:03
As i said earlier Stevie G, i like castore mate and have had no problems whatsoever with anything they've made for Rangers and i've thought the quality was really good 👌🇬🇧At least castore, unlike the bigger sportswear manufacturers like adidas, nike etc make bespoke kits for us unlike the majority of template kits adidas and nike make for the vast majority of clubs they're currently in partnership with 🤔🇬🇧.

14 Oct 2026 18:54:50
Sws, my choice was Reebok in your poll mate.

12 Oct 2026 07:39:15
{Ed's Note - MCR has posted a new article entitled, Effort Has to Be Liverpool's Bare Minimum

12 Oct 2026 00:46:36
So was over in Benidorm for the two auld firm games. After the 2nd game I went to the Shamrock bar (as am not one for gloating) Irish guy Brendan (meet and greet guy) from Ireland come up and says to me "I can tell your a Rangers fan!" I was like wow, how did you know. He says " I read tea leaf's" I said "so it has nothing to do with the help for hero's tattoo I have on my arm.

We hire a twin scooter when we go over. We are both over sixty and my Mrs has COPD (stage three) I have a couple of beers and sometimes she gets p155ed. I wait to get back to the hotel or the pub across the road before I get on it.

So one night we are out on the balcony (veranda if your a council tenant) and we got into a deep and meaningful chat (p155ed) and she said to me "what would you do without me? " I said "get a single scooter" and that is when I found out sun glasses have another use.

12 Oct 2026 02:04:09
Brilliant mate lol.

12 Oct 2026 10:47:24
I'm still scared from sticky Vicky in Benidorm 🤣.

12 Oct 2026 11:25:10
Its funny when your abroad its bamter but here
You take ypur life in your hands, many a laugh had at shamrock bar to name but one.

12 Oct 2026 17:07:10
I remember the first time i went to Benidorm, i could't believe the amount of they mobility scooters that were scooting around the place.

13 Oct 2026 02:17:05
Totally agree with you. Out in Portugal at thi minit met a Celtic fan on sunday from derry, I said we r on your tail an we won't let u loose this year it dizny matter wer all thi same here he said
I imedeliety said your no much o a Celtic fan it matters where ever we r
WARP.

13 Oct 2026 02:55:03
Auld yin, I watched both games at my hotel. About 8 each on colours for the first game. It was great to see. No hatred, in fact the opposite. It was lovely to see. Not one Rangers fan acted like a plum towards the other fans after the win.

I spoke with the manager of the Shamrock when I went for a pint. Victoria was her name (Scottish) Lovely lassie with muscles I can only dream of. She was disgusted with one female Celtic fan who went to far with her vocabulary. And was ejected.
We had a good long chat along with Brendan about bigger things than football.

13 Oct 2026 03:04:19
Fourlads, you should be. I would 5hit a brick if I seen her. She passed away a couple of years ago. Her daughter now does the shows. Vicky Star.
Not my cuppa tea watching someone pull razors blades from a place they shouldn't be in.

Or my bottle of bud being opened from a place that should say "NO ENTRY" For her age, what a body she had. This is information I have had from others on holiday. The party poppers gave my hair a parting I have never had.

11 Oct 2026 22:48:00
YES, I THINK THAT WE CAN WIN THE LEAGUE THIS YEAR, for the first time I think that we have a very good squad to last the season.
If we could have a sensible debate with the intruders from the other side how many of their players would get a game for us.


Off the top of my head only chocolate hip Tierney and Duran would come close?

12 Oct 2026 00:00:48
Wouldn't mind a midfielder with Nygrens scoring record. Seems to score every other blooming week.

12 Oct 2026 00:15:18
I would honest to god pick penrice ahead of tierney now, penrice is Scotlands best left back now

Pandur

Sterling
Manny
Maka
Penrice

Duran
Naderi
Kim

Chermiti

That's my joint 11.

12 Oct 2026 00:17:02
Sorry Ed , forgot my mf lol wef get pumped lol

Raskin
Niel

Drago is very unlucky as I think he'll be better than both the above when he gets a chance again.

12 Oct 2026 11:29:13
Pandur defo
A fit tierney
A fit A Johnston
Time will tell about the midfield and strkers.

12 Oct 2026 11:47:29
Not one player out of the Celtic defence gets near the Rangers defence.

12 Oct 2026 13:54:17
A fit Tierney doesn't exist teddy 😂 he gets nowhere near our team.

12 Oct 2026 14:30:10
Teddy imo Sterling better and in ahead of Johnston for me mate 🤔🇬🇧.

12 Oct 2026 15:19:08
You've got to laugh, they did post my question about how many of their players would get a game for us got one cheeky reply now I notice that they have taken it down 😂😭.

13 Oct 2026 14:22:29
Did you see many reply's mate what was there general thinking about who would make it in there team I bet big maka was the one they picked.

13 Oct 2026 14:25:35
A few Celtic fans in work think he's class they also hate Naderi and say Kelsey gives them the fear by how big he is says he's like a battering ram 😂😂😂 that will do me hahaha.

11 Oct 2026 14:50:29
Watched on YouTube this morning, after athole had mentioned it, the lad from 4lads had a meeting with Cavenagh, this is what he said about Purdy, he's resigned but still working away and could stay, bit confusing, he also said Purdy and his family are Rangers supporters.

11 Oct 2026 15:15:30
I was thinking the exact same Star, watched it yesterday and thought the Purdy situation he described was as clear as mud.

11 Oct 2026 17:39:51
My star, purdy is working his notice.

11 Oct 2026 18:48:11
He said he could maybe stay John.

11 Oct 2026 20:56:19
My star, I'm not so sure.

12 Oct 2026 11:49:04
John, I don't think he was very sure himself mate, very confusing.

12 Oct 2026 13:56:56
Purdy is a Rangers man maybe that's why our team looks a lot better this season and the players brought in fit the club he obviously knows the style of player to succeed here. Good job Purdy thanks for all the amazing players.

11 Oct 2026 13:43:35
Are we finally a side that can win the Championship?

My take is this, shaky start yes due to players gelling I feel. However, following this we seem to be displaying a more solid centre, we seem to have the guts for it this year. Previous seasons have seen us be flashy in parts but still lacking that edge, or guts, which we appear to have this year.

The team looks to be more of a unified collection of talented players who will dig in for each other. Will it carry us over the line, I think it will, based on my gut feeling, and what I think I can see on the park.

Anyhow, day drinking on Sauchiehall Street spoons is a lovely way to spend a Sunday then a wee spot of lunch in Bar and Tender, followed by some more bevvy. Fortune favours the brave!

11 Oct 2026 13:53:50
Although i don't think Hearts will be near winning the league. If feel if we go there and get a win it will lay down a big marker. Hopefully come next weekend were top there Tims playing Hearts and us a tough away fixture at dens.

11 Oct 2026 15:01:22
I think Hearts will beat them , Celtic are not a good side , Motherwell gifted them a 2nd goal today , Motherwell are garbage.

11 Oct 2026 15:07:48
I like popping into Spoons when i'm in Glasgow. Usually go the two at Central Stn. They sell a nice pint of 70 shillings cask ale, i couldn't believe how much it had gone up in price, it was £1.74 for ages and now it's £1.99. SHOCKING so it is.

11 Oct 2026 16:26:29
We definitely have a chance, but only 8 games in, long way to go, we should keep on improving, but at least we have a good squad now, won't be many changes in transfers windows now.

11 Oct 2026 18:38:12
We are in October we shouldn't even be talking about winning the league we should be talking about winning the next game and take it from there. We always go over board with criticism and with praise. Time for calm heads with the players and support.

11 Oct 2026 20:19:24
100% Wishy - we have a long long road to travel - with numerous bumps still to come🤔.

11 Oct 2026 20:40:36
I'm with you wishy we've gone from awful to better than an average Celtic side over 2 games reminds me of Phil Clement year we blew semi final. I'm always worried we've seen this film B4.

We need to play better than yesterday if we want to win it.

11 Oct 2026 20:56:18
56, you are right to be cautious, these are all tests to be passed. Winning the league will be the ultimate test. Can Derek prove he is a league winning manager? Can the players prove they can stand the heat and become league winners? Will we the fans get 100% behind the team and have Ibrox bouncing. Roll on May 27.

12 Oct 2026 01:52:18
Wishy it's been happening on here for as long as i can remember mate, couldn't have said that any better myself 👍.

12 Oct 2026 08:06:25
if we defend the way we defended against Killie we will ship a good few goals against better scorers. we can't keep letting people having free shots against us.

12 Oct 2026 11:34:36
Would hope the league cup is first siverware for DM yes we still have to beat sheep and winners of Edinburgh derby, it balancing players staying injury free and beating teams like killie even playing only one half.

11 Oct 2026 08:26:10
First off, great to see the Rangers back after what felt like the International Break had returned us to pre-season!
Good result and performance yesterday to win on our return.
Top of the league - doesn't matter if only for 24 hours - as it shows we got our job done.


All over the place at times 2nd half as we gave Killie numerous chances.
Not sure why. I'm sure someone with a tactical brain like EHL will be able to share his thoughts.
Onwards and upwards. 🔴⚪️🔵

P.S. winning run from my birthday continues 😎.

11 Oct 2026 08:48:51
I don't think a Celtic win is a guarantee today, I think we could get a surprise today.

11 Oct 2026 09:36:07
Pretty simple MPH.

First half we controlled the distance between the backline and the frontline, which allowed us to play quickly and to get numbers around the ball.

Second half Killie effectively went 5-2-3, went man for man in the middle of the pitch, sat purposely deep and pushed their front 3 right up on our backline. This stretched the game and nullified the impact Neil was having on the game. As a result Naderi and Kelsy were having to drop really deep to get the ball off the backline and neither one of them could do it. Lost count of how many time Kelsey lost the ball in our half.

Have said in a couple of other threads that the way Neil fell out the game worried me, as we will face this set up more often than not in the league and so far he's not been able to adjust to it.

11 Oct 2026 10:53:26
EHL - I've seen this tactic now since Gio was manager where the CM goes into defence and create a back 3. I also see all the top teams doing the same. My issue with that tactic is they are too static. When the ball goes wide the should be back in midfield but there not.

I don't know how many times (esp 2nd half) where the ball goes to the full back and they do t have a pass inside. They then have to either go back (and repeat) or go long and play into the opposition,

For me we need to control the middle of the park and can't do that with one midfielder in there.

11 Oct 2026 10:55:16
What would you expect t him to do EHL? Does some of this fall under McInnes to change the system or are there basics that Neil could have done?

11 Oct 2026 11:40:45
Dado, its a tough one as when the game is as stretched as Killie made it and you're only playing 2 in the middle it's very difficult to influence the game.

Raskin was dropping deeper as that's his role and that left Neil a huge space to control from middle to front. When he was man marked he really struggled to find space and get on the ball, which is why Kelsy and Nadiri were dropping deep to get on it.

However as they couldn't hold it and bring the likes of Neil, Minsu and Gassama in to play. That's where we really missed Shankland or Chermiti as they're both much better in that role.

I just have a niggling worry about Neil.

11 Oct 2026 12:49:59
Yeah that's good feedback on Neil, to be honest, I don't see those details (I suspect most arm chair fans don't). It's great to read your thoughts on it.

I do really like Neil, I know how impressed he was with the club, history and vision of what we were wanting to achieve, I really hope it works for him.

11 Oct 2026 12:56:54
I thought Neil was one of our better players yesterday and I couldn't believe it when McInnes took him off and left Raskin on .Nico had a poor game giving the ball away and committing so many senseless fouls .Kelsy and Gassama should have been hooked earlier as neither contributed in the second half at all .

There may have been reasons for it but the second half was terrible. I hope there is an inquest about why we only had one man back at the Killie goal because something went wrong somewhere .

11 Oct 2026 12:57:28
Cheers EHL.
Did being 3-0 up influence any of McInnes decisions - in the sense that if we were only 1-0 up, would he have shored up the middle?

11 Oct 2026 14:09:53
After watching Stephen O'Donnell for the Well against the Tim's, there was no danger they were dropping points The guy was at it🥴😡😡😡.

11 Oct 2026 16:01:34
MPH you should consider having a birthday every year.🤣🤣.

12 Oct 2026 01:52:56
Jfm 🤣.