Rangers banter 9

13 Jan 2026 13:07:13
Fair play to EHL he said the level of player we were targeting for this window was impressive so far got to agree. Let's hope they deliver on the park now. Buzzing to see it.

13 Jan 2026 14:52:22
Wishy, I believe the best is yet to come!

13 Jan 2026 15:38:33
Hope so as we are in with a right shout of winning this league.

13 Jan 2026 15:38:54
EHL stop it! …. After Olsen?

13 Jan 2026 15:45:14
Ooohhh EHL, now that gets me excited. Best is yet to come?

13 Jan 2026 16:05:54
What a tease, EHL lol. Do you think we will still sign a no 6? There seems to be a bit of confusion as to whether Chucky is the no6 or if he'll play elsewhere in midfield. I think you had suggested that our new no 6 would be captain material going forward. I may have got that wrong, though.

13 Jan 2026 16:17:51
Neil is probably the captain material one Der hammer…previous promotion winning captain of Sunderland.

I would like to see us get Silas Andersen but can't see it with the other business we seem to be doing this window.

13 Jan 2026 16:43:06
EHL, what Coully asked. 👆🥴
I am loving this.

13 Jan 2026 17:08:12
EHL, if we get skov olsen, i can't for the life of me see any other signing by us in january topping that mate 😲.

13 Jan 2026 17:28:47
I was suprised by us even targeting skov Olsen never mind actually getting him (albeit not done yet). So I wouldn't be suprised now if they have more up their sleeve.

13 Jan 2026 18:35:34
Oh Walter there is one.

13 Jan 2026 19:37:40
Am I missing something? Who is the one that tops Skov Olsen? A striker hopefully.

13 Jan 2026 19:38:39
Awww naw John's confirming it now!

Is Kyogo doing a mo Johnston? Hahaha.

13 Jan 2026 20:51:34
It's Shankland isn't it?

13 Jan 2026 22:24:35
Thanks Coully. I hadn't thought about Neil being captain material, but you're probably right. I don't know much about him if I'm being honest. A bigger transfer than Olsen (as long as he signs) would be some statement by the board. We can but hope.

13 Jan 2026 11:45:29
According to Transfermarkt, Maswanhise has 6 months left and Motherwell having a 1 year extension option.

Anyone know how true that is? Could be why no ones tried to sign him, surprised teams in England aren't looking either.

13 Jan 2026 12:09:37
He has 18 months left of his deal.

13 Jan 2026 12:29:37
Motherwell hold an extension was reported a month or so ago.

13 Jan 2026 12:47:33
according to Motherwell site he is signed until summer of 2027. hopefully they would know 😉.

13 Jan 2026 13:30:02
DJB It was indeed until summer 2026 but they had taken the 1 year option to 2027.

13 Jan 2026 13:34:29
I would be surprised if Motherwell haven't already pulled the trigger on the extra year option. Transfermkt are not always up to speed with any updates on contracts till well after the fact. I would take it to the bank he is locked up tight at Motherwell till May 2027. Knowing Motherwell they will cash in this Summer.

13 Jan 2026 15:00:45
Danilo out and him in i'd be more than happy.

13 Jan 2026 16:31:45
I think Maswanhise would be a very good signing.

13 Jan 2026 17:47:38
He signed new deal in August to 2027 with club holding option of another year after. He'll make them decent money.

13 Jan 2026 19:56:33
Care to expand Wishy? 😱.

13 Jan 2026 11:30:39
Our goal ratio from set pieces is remarkable in such a short time, but could someone with the knowledge please inform me of how the methodology works, signals, roles, number of variants, subterfuge etc.

13 Jan 2026 11:59:34
No insight Shota, but all I ever see is two hands held above the takers head only to be followed by a completely different corner every time.

Last years goals from set pieces was at 25% across the whole league and we were below that. this year we are sitting at around 1/3 of our goals being form corners.

13 Jan 2026 12:23:42
Remarkable right enough shota, and should increase fernandes value if he keeps getting on the end of them at the rate he is.

13 Jan 2026 12:44:12
when Tav puts his two arms up and the corner is different that's mostly because he's miss hit it i think. hence why he was taken off corners for Barron i guess

Barrons corners were basically the same for his arm signals.

13 Jan 2026 13:05:39
May be a lot of variants in this. Only ever see 2 hands above the head so could be how long hands are held up for to where the balls being played but funnily enough tav told Raskin to hit the front post prior to any hands so who knows.

13 Jan 2026 14:24:13
I've always found it weird that almost everyone does 1 arm front 2 arms back when it also signals to the defending team where the ball is likely to go. To me it should be decided before the game so in one match if its taken from the left 1 arm might mean back post and 2 arms front but taken from the right it might be different and vary between games, or the kicker tells someone and they communicate it through the team.

There's only really benefit to it if your team knows and the opposition dont.

13 Jan 2026 15:41:33
so what does it mean when Barron did exactly the same thing 🙈 and the ball goes to different places.

13 Jan 2026 11:11:37
If it's true that we win the league we have a great chance of getting straight into the CL proper then the loan fee for Olsen and any permanent transfer fees will be paid back in spades.

Ths probably is as poor as Celtic will get in comparison so with the right players in and CL money next season could really put us on a healthy footing.

13 Jan 2026 12:30:28
This is the reason this window (traditionally very quiet) is being front loaded with the summer transfer investments. There is a real chance of a golden goose here with the champions league entry which would payback any outlay now.

13 Jan 2026 12:55:32
i have a weird feeling Hearts will win the league. don't know why

Celtic are very poor team at the moment

However all we can do and focus on is ourselves and win all our games

notice the media outrage against us and weird Ref / Var decisions (although at this point i think the refs and var are just incompetent rather than bias/corrupt)

Eg. Celtics new signing with the leg breaker tackle and gets a yellow yet all talk is of Raskin splashing an abusive Dons fan with water in the pouring rain, no real reaction to the coins and bottles etc thrown at Rangers players either and not to mention no reaction to the Dons player on Tuesday that intentionally kicks the ball into the crowd in anger.

Just hope this gets the team together even more and they push on and win the League :)

13 Jan 2026 13:07:26
It depends on other teams factors bt as explained to me by a poster on here prior.

13 Jan 2026 10:47:39
Most craving Olsen this morning. Very good player. Costs high, wages high, with hammer throwers and our history of injuries I feel it's a major risk compared to the tried and tested Motherwell winger. If it's Olsen. needs to be taste and try before we buy. I'd personally go for Motherwell boy and one other for same money or less. The Colonel.

13 Jan 2026 11:40:51
Is he tried and tested Colonel?

18 Career goals having only ever played senior level under almost zero pressure at Motherwell.

Compared with someone who has won 2 top flight league titles in a league superior to our own.
Has only ever played in Leagues ranked higher than the SPFL.

I would say only one player is tried and tested under similar circumstances to that of Rangers.

13 Jan 2026 11:59:38
would like us to go for the lad at Motherwell as well as Olsen.

13 Jan 2026 12:03:04
Colonel the only issue with this is that the price for Maswanhise has been set by Rangers fans and what they think he is worth. If you take Bowie as a comparison Rangers fans don't think he is worth £6.5M but that is the price Hibs are supposedly asking for.

Maswanhise has scored more goals, is around the same age, 17 cap international so why in January would they not be asking the same.
then you are asking whether we pay the same money for him as for Skov Olsen and the deal isn't as straight forward.

13 Jan 2026 12:11:47
10 goals this season Aphelion, maybe you see nothing in him, but many others do, and on a fraction of his wage, and nothing like the same outlay.

13 Jan 2026 12:31:44
Aph it's amazing how low people set their standards. Devlin, Gogic, this winger from Motherwell. No wonder we have 1 league title in decades.

13 Jan 2026 12:43:27
So, your worried that Skov Olsen would get injured playing for us but you think Maswanhise won't? Where is the logic in that. Souttar, Cameron and Barron have all been injured for long spells since we signed them from other SPFL clubs.

13 Jan 2026 12:53:50
Mind jake hastie was flying at motherwell. Signed fir Rangers and he was brutal. Sometimes players like these are better off just sticking where they are.

13 Jan 2026 13:05:37
My star when have I said I see nothing in him?

But the players are not comparable.

13 Jan 2026 13:10:50
I just can't understand the logic to be honest borna. I would sign the Motherwell winger but he pales in comparison to Skov Olsen.

13 Jan 2026 13:38:04
One plays on the right the other on the left, room for both and imo could do with both!

Maswanhise would be a relatively cheap gamble and at a decent age could still improve.

It doesn't have to be one or the other.

I'd love to see Olsen signed he certainly looks a player. Maswanhise has really impressed me this season he kinda reminds me of aluko how he takes a man on and I think he's worth the gamble.

13 Jan 2026 14:23:19
Paul, and how many players have Rangers signed from other Scottish clubs and went on and had great success? no point in only highlighting the failures mate.
Aphelion it was never said about getting held in high regard as him, I am taking about finance, and future profit, he signs I hope he shows us on the park, but I'm telling you now, I have a very iffy feeling about him, and if what was said from a poster about him seeing the game as employment that just will never work for me, believe that has stuck in my head.

13 Jan 2026 14:51:01
My star I believe his actual statement was about his mental health.

He remarked about having to just "get on with it" would be the English translation.

The was followed with words along the lines of because it's my Job.

Question his price tag that is absolutely fair but it is unfair to question his character when feeling alone in a foreign country.

How many people wanted Penrice.
Someone who has not settled after 6 months outside of Scotland.

I'll take Andreas every single day of the week.

13 Jan 2026 15:11:11
He signs I hope he has great success, I need to get the worrying about finances with Rangers out my head but it doesn't change over night with me, but i do know we're in a much better place financially.

13 Jan 2026 15:23:27
He is tried a tested at Motherwell mate not at Rangers. For me it's Olsen all day long.

13 Jan 2026 17:00:22
Aphelion many positives but many negatives, hopefully a success.

13 Jan 2026 18:47:02
It all looks promising to me. Personal terms agreed and a loan to buy for the rest of the season with the transfer fee pre-agreed. If Rangers want to be the predominant force in Scottish football again, then we need to give Rohl what he wants, within reason.

The upside is Champions League football next year and a greatly diminished, depressed and angry Celtic. Laudrup came from Italian football which he hated and Olsen comes from German football which he hates. My guess is he'll love it in Glasgow.

13 Jan 2026 10:29:05
As a matter of interest, was the disallowed Rangers goal discussed on Ref watch on Sky? if so what was the result.
How many apologies does W. Collum have to make before we get some improvement?

13 Jan 2026 12:46:27
Was well discussed on Sportscene, and when a twit like Michael Stewart says it should never have been disallowed then you know it's been a harsh decision. Personally, I was sure it would be taken off as soon as I saw the replay. When Fernandez's arm made contact with the goalie's arms, there was only going to be one outcome.

13 Jan 2026 12:59:32
scrambled. we may not agree with it but referee was right in that his interpretation followed the laws of the game. Fernandez arm came into contact with keepers arms. Guidance on the laws say that where contact clearly impacts the ability of the goalkeeper to make a save or challenge for the ball it is a foul. why I don't think it was a foul is that Fernandez was concentrating on the ball and not the GK but that is my view.

Players are allowed to compete where both attacker and goalkeeper are involved in simultaneous and/or similar actions and then play should be allowed to continue. both had their arms up and out but difference is that GK is allowed to touch ball with his arm/hand Fernandez isnt.

So fans, exfootballers, ex refs, uncle Tom Cobbley and all may disagree but those are the guidance on interpretation of Law 12. so why would Willie Collum apologise for a decision which was made following an interpretation of the laws of the game.

13 Jan 2026 13:10:45
Got to say I think it should have been disallowed, yes you have to jump using your arms but arme impeded the keepers arms from raising. Tables turned we all would be screaming for no goal.

13 Jan 2026 13:54:05
A would get ure point more if they both jumped at the same time n no hesitation from the keeper before he jumps which is a few seconds after hernandez. Now if that's the law as u state it is y don't all keepers jst w8 until after attacker has jumped before jumping or am I missing something?

13 Jan 2026 16:51:29
they both jumped at almost exactly the same time; just watched it back and it definitelyTransfer Rumour Watcha few seconds after Fernandez (on Sky Sports if anyone want to see the clip. yes keeper hesitates slightly but Fernandez jumps with his arm out and comes into contact with the keepers arms, i.

e. impacting the GKs ability to save or reach the ball. The pointTransfer Rumour Watchwhether anyone agrees with the decision or not but that the interpretation the ref used is valid from the rules. personally I thought it was soft but can see why the referee disallowed it.

13 Jan 2026 07:39:32
{Ed's Note - Bolger3 has posted a new article entitled, Manchester United Still In A Cycle Of Poor Decision Making

13 Jan 2026 05:43:58
Btw if the asking price AFTER the loan for olsen is 7m, plus a loan fee, then that's some outlay.

13 Jan 2026 07:23:39
Not when you consider they paid 14million

But loan with option is the safest bet for the club and its only half season loan so won't be that much.

13 Jan 2026 07:36:03
OrangeT, i made this point yesterday. If its a £2mil Loan fee plus a £7mil purchase fee totalling £9mil in my opinion that's a lot if money for a player whose stats aren't that great in my opinion.

13 Jan 2026 08:05:39
I'd love a loan with option to buy.

13 Jan 2026 08:40:24
Cmac you sir do not have a clue if you think his stats aren't good. 50 games and 25 goals for Brugge season 23/24. Come on.

13 Jan 2026 09:54:57
Cmac we've paid more for Chermiti and some folk on here saying bargain. Keeping in mind how much the world has moved on. We were signing 5 mill players 25 years ago. were buying for 5 mill these days. Ohh that's alot. 7 mill player don't get u a lot these days.

13 Jan 2026 10:04:56
Very much doubt loan fee will be 2m untill end of the season.

13 Jan 2026 10:12:38
CMAC a winger with 81 senior goals all in top flight leagues that are ranked higher than the SPFL not good stats?

What is good stats to you?

13 Jan 2026 10:14:21
Might not be a lot in comparison with what they paid Forever but it's still a huge amount for us. If we're in a position now to pay that great but understand the concerns given all the cut backs before.

13 Jan 2026 10:25:47
Kasier correct, my only worry is about the outlay of cash, clearly others don't have this worry.

13 Jan 2026 10:33:48
We should be paying fees based on form. His form over the past 2 seasons have been poor.

13 Jan 2026 10:41:56
I do agree his stats for club Brugge were good. 35/90 is a good return. If we do sign him then hopefully he proves you all right. Oh, and i have never said £10mill for Chermiti was a bargain.

13 Jan 2026 11:06:55
£2m loan fee for 6 months? Surely not.

13 Jan 2026 11:40:33
R1 that would be crazy 2m for 6 months mate, just can't see that being true anyway, plenty of right wingers could be bought for that fee.

13 Jan 2026 11:51:33
We are competing with bigger clubs ( in the financial sense and top 5 leagues) to sign this guy and he wants to come but no no let's not massively improve our side and show ambition let's go spend 500k on a one season wonder who'll more than likely fall off a cliff next year go have a look at where the 2 Ross county boys are now or danda or the winger from Hearts a few years back same thing every season.

These owners are showing ambition and giving Rohl what he needs and I'm all for it.

13 Jan 2026 12:16:00
The loan fee will be part of the overall fee if there's an option/obligation…. which it seems there may be going off what's being said on here.

13 Jan 2026 12:33:14
Cmac if his stats were amazing he wouldn't be that price he would be double that mate.

13 Jan 2026 18:15:48
I trust DR abd AC if they deemed Skove Olson is worth the money i'm fine with that 7m for an international player doesn't seem a lot.

13 Jan 2026 19:41:59
If we win the league with C L money cheap deal.

12 Jan 2026 22:10:31
Can I please clarify something about my suggestions and/or recommendations.
Questions are becoming increasingly regular so it is easier just to explain in one post.

Angus you actually put it very nicely.

My suggestions come only from my sphere of knowledge.
That is why my suggestions lean so heavily on certain nations.

I don't have any problems with British players or any nations that I don't mention very often.

It's just quite simple, I don't have the knowledge of these players to suggest them.

I don't suggest players that I know nothing about.

So simply put. Not Anti-British just not British.

12 Jan 2026 22:31:10
I think 95% on here totally understand aphelion. Enjoy your posts mate please continue.

12 Jan 2026 22:50:39
Aph always look forward to your player tips.

12 Jan 2026 22:52:04
Sphere of knowledge 🙈🙈🥱🥱.

12 Jan 2026 23:02:15
Aphe. Love your posts keep them coming.

12 Jan 2026 23:11:53
Thanks guys I do appreciate it.

12 Jan 2026 23:37:37
Keep the posts up asa, nevermind the sweetie wives. Too many people fact checking people's opinions it's a rumours site and named as such for a reason. Get it together people.

12 Jan 2026 23:49:58
Aphe, why are you targeted so much? I for one enjoy your posts. Sometimes it makes me go digging! And for that I thank you.

13 Jan 2026 00:33:50
Aphe is good to hear about players that are not well known to most (including myself) on this forum.

One thing is for sure there is no such thing as a sure thing at Rangers.

In recent years the likes of Propper, Davies, Rothwell, Antman, Miovski etc should have all hit the ground running. Playing very well in very similar leagues and it's been too much for them.

Some/most players can't adapt to the demands of playing at Ibrox, having to win every single match.

13 Jan 2026 01:30:00
Aphelion don't get caught up in the negativity, mate; that is what some want for some strange reason. Keep it coming for the guys that appreciate it; try to ignore the ones that don't. There's so much more for than against, that's for sure.

13 Jan 2026 05:11:47
I absolutely respect and love your posts on here Aphelion and you know that pal 👍 You're one of the best posters on here 👌.

13 Jan 2026 06:44:45
BB4 is spot on Aphelion, ignore the clowns, sad individuals who do it just to get a bite.

BB I hope your coping bud and I get where u are, sometimes it's best to do what u need for u, I've stepped away, but look in, like u I have other things to sort, know that your not alone.

Horsey, appreciate the shout bud, I'm here in the background for now, but not quite, will always look in👍.

13 Jan 2026 07:03:17
Aphelion keep posting them and just learn to ignore the usual negative responses. Like many if not most on here I do not have any sources. I enjoy your suggestion of players I haven't heard of and go and look them up after you post the names.

13 Jan 2026 08:00:36
Asa - your 1 of the best on here with your knowledge and suggestions. I look forward to reading your posts mate. Keep up the good work.

13 Jan 2026 08:35:16
Aphe I say all the time that you just need to ignore those who have digs. any response helps them get their rocks off. not saying it will stop it but they aren't worth the bother tbh.


oh and it seems as if we now all need to use only 1 syllable words so that Sir Walter McCoist can be involved 🙈🙈🥱🥱. I blame the schools 😉.

13 Jan 2026 09:04:20
Asa, all about opinions. Yours are formed from a deeper knowledge than most here on football in Northern European Leagues, where your personal perspectives stand out.
If some don't agree it's on them, simple. Keep smiling and posting 🤗.

13 Jan 2026 09:43:55
Your posts are interesting and informative mate keep them coming.

13 Jan 2026 10:21:06
Thanks guys. All the responses mean a lot to me.

BB4, Fork you guys take the time to get in a better headspace I know it has done wonders for me.

I have no intention of stopping giving suggestions to the forum and maybe dropping the odd deal.

I am enjoying being able to talk football and not being involved in drama.
I wrote this post so I didn't have to write multiple responses that is all.

Laziness you could call it 😂
I am the new Gassama 😉

This site honestly can be amazing at times and even though we may all not agree and some disagree profusely, most of us just want what's best and pull together for each other.

13 Jan 2026 10:27:59
Why does everyone insist on giving aphelion a hard time? He brings a wealth of knowledge to the site. Its getting rather boring now.

13 Jan 2026 10:35:57
I enjoy your informed posts Aphe. There are unfortunately bampots on here and no I'm not suggesting someone disagreeing with you is a bam but some just want a rise. Don't bite. you have history of biting. You're thin skinned. Just do what you do mate.

13 Jan 2026 10:46:52
You have better knowledge than anyone on here in certain markets and always like to check out names you mention. As regards the doubters just ignore their comments.

13 Jan 2026 10:50:38
White Horse I am not sure why my friend but I will continue to do what I do in spite of them.

The ones you speak about are more than welcome to bring alternatives to the table but l assume they will not.

13 Jan 2026 11:26:46
Cheers fork, keep the head up pal ok 👍.

13 Jan 2026 12:19:44
Aph and BB 👍cheers.

13 Jan 2026 13:12:39
It's a fair point … I can't question any recommendation you make, either could most as I'd think it's reasonable the majority haven't heard of them let alone watch them consistently to have an accurate opinion on them.

Criticism is fine when it's warranted IMO but so is credit and your recommendations seem well researched and from a place of knowledge.

In that regard I don't know why anyone would have an issue.