22 Jul 2026 04:14:47
Anyone itk what full pre season training squad is. Apart from Raskin it should be clear as to who is going to be given a chance pr not no matter what transfers we hope may happen?
22 Jul 2026 06:25:10
Ehl said yesterday that everyone gets a chance under the new manager. Which is not that uncommon.
22 Jul 2026 06:55:27
We r actively seeking to move a number off players on.
22 Jul 2026 07:20:39
Who is everyone, cause I don't think there is as many as people think. We do have a few strikers, and I mean strikers, but apart from that. Threadbare.
22 Jul 2026 07:49:55
Grad, what about cm's? Overloaded.
22 Jul 2026 07:53:23
Threadbare?
We've got a bloated midfield that has to be trimmed, and will be over the next couple of weeks. We have good striking options too. We need a winger and at least one centre half. We also have moves on as we move players out, e.g. sell Gassama or Sterling, and a replacement likely.
22 Jul 2026 08:06:05
The squad is very uneven. We have got far too many CMs, and a lot of them won't be in the plans, hence why we have signed two new ones, close to a 3rd new one, and want a 4th new one.
We are also severely short in defence. If rumours are to be believed, and Souttar is leaving, it leaves us with two first-team CBs, and one is an injury-prone loanee.
We have one senior left back as well.
We are lacking real quality out wide too.
The only position that doesn't need work is striker.
So much work still to do.
22 Jul 2026 08:19:54
Squad is not threadbare on paper. We are light at left back. Apart from that we've got 5 strikers, 4 wingers, 2 right backs, 4 centre halves and god knows how many central midfielders.
22 Jul 2026 08:33:54
Rangers may choose to play a 3 man midfield next season. That requires 6 players to constantly rotate. I'm assuming Raskin is leaving. If that's the case, Rangers aren't overloaded with CMs.
22 Jul 2026 08:41:48
Dragojevic
Diomande
Chukwuani
Barron
Neil
Cameron
Bajrami
Devlin
Aasgaard
Not overloaded with cm's, without Raskin, Rohl.
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22 Jul 2026 08:42:46
Would like seeing your overloaded then, Rohl.
22 Jul 2026 08:55:42
Well, my list wouldn't include players that don't play for Rangers for a start. I also expect Raskin to leave as I said above.
A 3 man midfield requires 6 players rotating all season long. We're right about there at the moment. Last season, Danny Rohl tried a 3 man midfield with 4 players and it couldn't be done.
It needs 6 players:
I'm surprised you mentioned Bajrami there as I don't view him as a cm at all. He's mostly been used as an attacking midfielder out wide. I actually think Bajrami will leave this window.
I don't think Rangers are overloaded in midfield.
22 Jul 2026 09:11:35
Bajrami is a cm, though, yes he can play wide.
That is 9 cm's without including Raskin, Rohl, some salary in the middle of the park.
What is overload for you then?
Who isn't a Rangers player on that list?
22 Jul 2026 09:12:53
Very few of our players who are likely to be sold are priority signings for clubs who are interested, so the majority will move later in the window once the domino effect comes into play.
22 Jul 2026 09:13:44
Until players leave Rohl they are still part of the squad, whether they are attacking midfielders, defensive, whatever we have Devlin, Cifu, Cameron, Barron, Dio, Aasgaard, Chuki and Raskin.
If his list can't include players who don't play for Rangers, yours can't include players that do.
22 Jul 2026 09:21:19
Sad but true, EHL, once again previous mistakes from previous transfer windows are holding us back. Other than maybe Raskin and Aasgaard, I don't see any of our players being in demand from the ones we would want to sell. Of course, Manny and Chermiti would be too, I'd guess.
22 Jul 2026 09:29:43
If you want to include Bajrami as a CM or Cifuentes, go ahead, Tav. I don't have time to waste on that.
I do think Rangers will swap Raskin for Dragojevic. So I'm conceding the point there. If that happens:
Dragojevic
Diomande
Chukwuani
Barron
Neil
Cameron (He's getting another chance but could go out on loan)
Devlin
That looks pretty close to a group that can play a 3 man midfield all season long.
22 Jul 2026 09:51:51
Diomande looks likely to be moving.
Chukwuani seemingly hasn't settled and wants a move.
Barron appears to have significant interest.
Would say that leaves us a couple short in midfield.
22 Jul 2026 09:54:08
They are literally Rangers players as it stands, which was the original point of actual amount of midfielders in our squad. 😂 Just because you don't have time to waste on it, doesn't mean the people at the club don't. When they look at the squad, they'll see people they need to move on, not go "ach well Cifuentes doesn't even count".
Some will be moved on, but currently, right now, we have a lot of midfielders in the central area of the pitch.
I don't understand how including Bajrami, who's an attacking midfielder, in that is wasting time because he's also played off the left? You've also missed Assgaard off your list, which would make 8 players, or does he not count for some other reason also.
22 Jul 2026 09:55:38
Bajrami is a cm though, Rohl, can play more advanced or wide, still a cm, on a decent salary.
22 Jul 2026 10:09:50
Mystar, no point arguing with him, goes in one ear and out the other. Ignore is the best course of action.
22 Jul 2026 10:10:51
Rangers will be playing 2 up top, so not sure about the 3 players needed for midfield tbh.
There are 11 listed in squad, we will be losing Raskin plus 2-3 more, either sold or loaned out.
Barron will be sold, Diomande or Chuwanae will be sold, Bajrami or Aasgaard will be sold as well.
We already had too many, now we have bought 1 and signed 2 on pre contracts.
22 Jul 2026 10:21:57
Think you're correct, Wishy. Yesterday it was them that wanted Moore. Curtis will hand in a transfer request. He must be thinking another player that is playing his position, with him on the bench, he'll fire in a transfer request instead of challenging that player for his spot in the team.
22 Jul 2026 10:36:40
My star, this came up previously was always the position that a loan was likely for Curtis this season to get him minutes as a first choice pick without the added pressures of the Ibrox faithful to deal with.
That position may have changed under McInnes, but I think we may see a late window loan move for him dependent on who we sign for the attacking positions.
22 Jul 2026 10:57:34
Lol! As Harry Enfield once said 'calm down, calm down'.
EHL makes a good point re outgoings. They are not going to be anyone's priority targets so it will take until the end of the window until we shift them.
Unfortunately, it probably means that we will miss out on Dahl by then. We can't keep adding CM's to wage bill until some go. Adding before selling is a ghost that still haunts us to this day.
22 Jul 2026 11:55:18
I never spoke about "people at the club". Tav, you've gone off on a wild rant there. I think I'll leave you to it.
22 Jul 2026 11:56:06
It says on multiple sites that both Aasgaard and Bajrami are attacking midfielders. Also, still believe that McInnes likes Bajrami, so could possibly see him stay. Different story for Aasgaard. Could be completely wrong though on those points, except the attacking mid one.
22 Jul 2026 11:56:20
How many times has Bajrami played CM for Rangers, Star? Do you see him being a CM under McInnes?
Why don't you just stop wasting my time and yours. He's not a CM.
22 Jul 2026 12:04:45
Two man midfields get overrun constantly by three man midfields. This is why you don't see it as much anymore.
If we play two man midfields all season, we'll be overrun by Celtic and in Europe. Remember Celtic overran our two man midfield last season? They brought on Hatate at halftime and it completely changed the game.
4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 are the meta for a reason.
22 Jul 2026 12:06:16
Curtis asked to leave Rangers for first-team football in January, Storm. If he doesn't get game time again this season he might do so again.
Is that really so far-fetched? Curtis needs to play. If he doesn't he'll want to leave. I have no idea why you're struggling with that.
22 Jul 2026 12:17:43
"It says on multiple sites that both Aasgaard and Bajrami are attacking midfielders."
I totally agree that they are attacking midfielders. Number 10s or out wide. They're not central midfielders.
22 Jul 2026 12:09:44
Did anyone else hear our powers that be were trying to get elliot watts ban impossed on him internationally so he would have to miss games in turkey lol unless he apologised.
Just shows how petty and full of Celtic fans our league runners are
22 Jul 2026 12:38:51
Chucky does not want out!
22 Jul 2026 12:47:30
Dragojevic isn't our player, Aasgaard and particularly Bajrami are not central midfielders and I honestly don't see Cameron playing there either. I do agree, though, we are beginning to have too many and shouldn't have signed Devlin who won't start and will fall down the pecking order if we do make signings.
22 Jul 2026 12:51:37
I'll never understand what some people see. Rohl, you're off your head, mate, if you think we aren't overloaded in midfield.
22 Jul 2026 12:58:29
Why don't you just stop wasting everyone's time, Rohl?
Same with your rant about Curtis, because that was all it was, so you're clearly saying he won't fight for the jersey, he knew himself he needed a move in January for game time.
Again, Bajrami has played cm for Rangers, can't you remember when he stopped McGregor playing? Midfield three of Raskin, Diomande and Bajrami.
Aasgaard has also played cm for us, right side of a three man midfield.
Wslgers, Dragojevic is a Rangers player.
22 Jul 2026 13:00:20
Rangers aren't overloaded in midfield if the plan is to play with a consistent 3.
I've already provided very detailed reasons why. If you have a counter argument other than just insulting people, feel free to offer it.
22 Jul 2026 13:04:58
Devlin wasn't signed as a starter. He is clearly here as a squad player.
If Rangers are looking to protect a lead, play it tight, see a game out, then Devlin is the man to go to. Bring off an attacker and put him on to provide an extra man in midfield.
Teams have been doing that for decades.
I'd also add that Rangers have lacked this type of player since Ryan Jack, a tenacious ball winning midfielder who can sit in front of the defense.
22 Jul 2026 13:12:13
I know Curtis won't fight for the jersey, Star. Do you know how I know that? Because, in January, Curtis asked to leave this club for game time, he did not ask to stay and fight for a place.
Curtis wants to play football.
If he doesn't get football at Rangers, why won't he just ask to leave again? Has he had a personality transplant?
So I'll ask again, what part of this are you struggling with?
22 Jul 2026 13:16:17
Bajrami and Aasgaard won't be playing central midfield for Rangers next season, Storm. Stop wasting people's time with this rubbish.
22 Jul 2026 13:29:02
Rohn, what is Diomande, Dragojevic, Niel, Barron, Chukwuani, Aasgaard, Devlin and Cameron then? 8 not including Bajrami, into 3 starting, could even remove Aasgaard, still have 7.
Deary dear man, Curtis moved because he'd struggle for game time, so now he'll request a transfer if he isn't in the side, Rohl.
😳 That's enough for me.
You said I'm wasting your time, so it's ok you having a go, but others can't have a go at you, fair play. Now I know what I'm dealing with.
You seem to be struggling with we have enough cm's unless someone leaves.
I'm done with you now, happy a great day.
22 Jul 2026 13:40:20
We will definitely be playing three in midfield mostly this season, fact.
22 Jul 2026 13:12:59
"Dragojevic is a Rangers player"
When was that announced?
22 Jul 2026 14:01:24
Two players for every position, Storm. So six central midfielders are needed. Six for the constant rotations, suspensions, injuries, or just tactical changes. It's quite common.
Secondly, you keep talking about Aasgaard and Bajrami like they play in the heart of Rangers midfield often, and will play a big part for us next season. You seem to be the only one with that opinion and I'm guessing you'll be proven wrong over time.
Third, you still don't get the point about Curtis wanting game time.
He is willing to leave if need be as he has already proven. If you cannot understand this point, I cannot help you.
Lastly, I'm debating about football. I'm not "having a go" at you. Stop acting like some sort of victim. Also, I can tell you what you're dealing with if you like - I'm another user of this football forum. That is what you are dealing with. Someone who has different opinions than yours, on an anonymous internet forum. I know this must be hard for you.
What else you got? LOL
22 Jul 2026 14:03:22
RWC, you having a meltdown? Are you ok, pal?
22 Jul 2026 15:05:12
Curtis is a Rangers supporter who has played hundreds of games at youth level. You actually think, because he wanted to go on loan to get game time, that he won't fight for our jersey when he plays for us, Rohl? The boy has given himself a fighting chance because of the loan to play for us every week.
22 Jul 2026 15:32:31
McInnes doesn't actually rotate a lot, so if yer on form yer playing, so this ye need 6 to play a 3 man midfield is deluded. Not every player will be chopped n changed. There will be a solid 2 start week in week out n one will be rotated depending on opponent.
If we get Vanja, it will be him and Neil 💯 week in week out, with one rotating depending on the standard of opposition. I imagine we may not even play with a 6 when we're up against the low block in the league.
22 Jul 2026 16:01:28
Forever it is normal practice, and has been for years, a ban carries if transferred.
22 Jul 2026 16:19:47
I'm hearing Turkish FA told them to get lost, John, but Watt apologised anyhoo, just to make things simpler.
22 Jul 2026 16:48:06
Can't you see I've removed Aasgaard and Bajrami, but we still have 7, Rohl, you are making very little sense, if any.
22 Jul 2026 16:49:05
Rohl. 😪
22 Jul 2026 16:59:28
Yeah I agree fifty6 we will be playing with two up top so I can't see us playing with 3 cm's or a 10. I also wouldn't class Aasgaard and Bajrami as cm's, they are 10s behind strikers and both will be surplus due to two up top.