Rangers Discussion Posts 4

26 May 2026 19:39:43
Right who's next? 😂.

26 May 2026 21:28:00
Lewis Ferguson. 🙏

26 May 2026 15:15:25
Alphe hope you're doing ok.

26 May 2026 15:43:22
I echo that, mate.

26 May 2026 15:59:55
Hear, hear, John.

26 May 2026 18:24:34
He'll find his way back or is he already here. 🥸

26 May 2026 21:05:21
One of the best posters, miss you a lot, "Will you no come back again?"

26 May 2026 21:50:48
Fork 🤔 I wonder.

26 May 2026 21:58:51
Great post, John. 🐑 I miss his posts. Great poster.

26 May 2026 23:00:56
Yip, come on home. 👍

27 May 2026 09:27:47
Loved his knowledge of things Scandinavian player wise and beyond.
Great poster.

27 May 2026 10:25:15
Hope he's OK, because been thru a lot, but I'm sorry, but the site has been miles better since he stopped without all the constant arguments. Been plenty of disagreements, but hardly any of the fallouts.

Not blaming it all on him. Random Scandinavian footballers might be interesting, but rarely had anything actually to do with Rangers. If he comes back, great, but hope it doesn't result in all the nonsense again.

27 May 2026 11:27:53
Takes 2 to Tango, Kaiser.

27 May 2026 11:45:45
Echo that John, take care, Aph.

27 May 2026 12:44:02
Kaiser, was it Aph though, or people just having a go, because for about a week after he left, people kept asking about him and making comments toward him.

27 May 2026 14:14:39
I agree and defended him most of the time too. A lot was folk who just wanted to have a go. Just got sick of the daily Aph stuff from both sides. And I do think the site has been miles better since it's stopped. Wish him well tho.

27 May 2026 14:26:14
Kaiser, that's a bad post, mate, as it was others that like to rile him up. People didn't like him for whatever reason, I have my opinion on that but will keep that on the QT as I don't want to get back into it, but some of our fans aren't the most welcoming.

27 May 2026 15:45:10
Apologies if I caused offence then, Storm.

28 May 2026 08:27:24
Kaiser, there are many posters on here that just wait to have a dig and then others that are more than happy to jump on the bandwagon.

We apparently can't have a decent debate on here without it turning personal.

26 May 2026 13:02:45
Afternoon lads a have asked a couple of times what's happened 2 the OOC players we singed month's ago thanks.

26 May 2026 13:17:21
And I answered that they can't be signed until they are out of contract or registered until after 15 June. End of season doesn't mean that their contracts are finished with a club.

26 May 2026 13:41:50
Not true, Angus, we were told the deals were done and dusted, so why can't the names be posted. So it's OK to say who we're trying 2 sign but can't tell who we have signed any one. 🤔 What league are we waiting on finishing. 🤔

26 May 2026 13:51:36
Majority of contracts do not expire until 31st of May.

{Ed001's Note - only in Scotland. Most expire end of June.}

26 May 2026 13:59:59
Peter, so how can we talk about signing Shankland but not 2 players who've already signed. I really don't get why on a rumours page the names can't be put up. Doesn't make sense. 🤔 8.

26 May 2026 14:15:08
Manchester Ger, I'd imagine that whoever said about the 2 OOC has possibly been told in good faith by someone close to the club, maybe don't want to ruin a relationship by blabbing on here. It's not always as straightforward as just being able to say names, mate.

Like you, I'd like it if they could, but also respect if they can't. The Shankland rumour has been everywhere, so it's a bit different, imo. Just my take on it Manchester. 👍

26 May 2026 14:27:18
Bb4, they don't seem 2 mind any other time passing on information they were told by inside people in Ibrox. So they can't even say what league that Rangers are waiting on finishing. 🤔

26 May 2026 14:41:56
Shankland news has come out one way or another, it's all over the news outlets. Other names will come out when they come out, whether that's early or on the day they are officially announced. Who cares.

If you don't have information to give, you can't moan about people who don't want to share names.

26 May 2026 14:52:18
Tav, so why did they post it in the first place. 🤔 They were happy 2 say at the time the information came from one top men at Ibrox. And who cares. Think everyone would care who we have signed or wouldn't be on a Rangers transfer rumours site. That's just my view.

{Ed001's Note - oh give it a rest, this is so boring. It is not up to you to tell people what they can and cannot post.}

26 May 2026 15:07:05
So so not true. You never been told about the precontract? If they were really out of contract like stated.

26 May 2026 15:13:09
Hello, I assume this is a pop at me, as I was the one who posted that I believe the deals are done for 4 players, 2 of which through freedom of contract.

I have said on multiple occasions that I won't speculate on players names, ages, clubs, leagues, shoe sizes or relationship status - as I do not have this information.



You can believe this or not - really doesn't bother me.

For the avoidance of doubt, I believe we signed a GK, LCB, CDM and RW. I expect the club to announce them when they see fit to announce them, and I expect all 4 to report for phase 1 or 2 of preseason.

26 May 2026 15:21:19
Manchester, I don't know if you're having a dig at me, I clearly stated I will not be posting most of what I hear, as so many get abusive and upset if a rumpor does not happen.

That's why so many great posters don't post anymore.

I see u refer info comes from inside Ibrox. That actually rules me out.

26 May 2026 15:29:50
Yeah, that's why I come on to the rumours site. I 100% agree. However, if there's no new names or no confirmed names, it is what it is, and I'll come back and check another time. I'm not going to start moaning at people who said we have pre contracts agreed.

Who's to say they even know? What if they were told by someone they know "we've signed at OOC goalkeeper" and they've then passed that on. Should they not pass it on because Manchester Ger needs names?

26 May 2026 15:33:41
Think it's very easy for plans to change, but I really don't see the harm in saying which players are being targets, especially when a poster gives a big list of players targeted, then later posts I'm not going to mention names. It kinda doesn't match up, does it?

I mostly post from a point of opinion. I think only two I’ve been passed inside info on were the whole Sakala Beale thing before it came out, and a recent unofficial bid for Watt.

Apart from that, it's all opinion, and I think that's a better place to post from.

Must be annoying when you know something is true and people rubbish you for it. And I certainly understand why that makes people reluctant to post, as people attack your credibility, and you also risk annoying your source.

26 May 2026 15:49:03
Foreverrangers, again, I assume this is aimed at me as I posted a team of players we are actively scouting.

If you look through each of those players, they are all players where our links have been detailed in the media or online - as I checked before posting it.

Therefore I wasn't sharing any information that wasn't already out in the public, I was simply consolidating a bunch of rumours I knew to be accurate in order to create conversation - which it did.



I do occasionally get information on players we are scouting, negotiating with or even signing that aren't in the public sphere - however, I have never once posted these.

In fact, the vast majority of information around signing gossip I have is from the Scottish League, and pretty much all of this is leaked from the selling club.

Again, I will always share what I'm comfortable sharing and really don't care if posters believe it or not.

26 May 2026 16:16:27
Ehl, is it true that any player at the World Cup has to be given 30 days off by his club and is a law that's been brought in?

26 May 2026 16:23:29
Ehl, no it wasn't actually you, not saying anything else in the matter, apparently it's boring asking who we have signed.

26 May 2026 16:34:37
EHL/John, despite not being a believer of rumours, I enjoy when you post anything you care to share and hope you continue to, as with others as well. I have an internal discussion as to whether I think it is likely or want it to happen. If they don't, then wait for the next one to repeat the process. Simple really, but then again I am just that.

This is always like Christmas for me.

I can see the present sitting there, but need to wait for the day before I can open it and stop the anticipation. That is part of the enjoyment; if you already know what it is, then the opening is less enjoyable, surely.

I would never think of annoying my wife asking every day what it is. Not just because she would tell em where to go anyway. 🤷

26 May 2026 16:42:34
It's 14 days, I think, mate, unless rules have changed.

26 May 2026 18:25:56
One Walter as, a Chester says it used to be 14 days, FIFA wanted 28 clubs said no.

26 May 2026 18:27:29
Patience, my young padowan, all will be revealed in the fullness of time. Or not. 😇

26 May 2026 22:28:04
Ehl, I would go as far as to say you have absolutely no reason to defend yourself.

Think people forget this is an anonymous Rumours site. Not an ITK site. We are all fans (and some undercover agents. Not that kind, the dark side kind) who want to share things we see to ensure others see as well. I love in Ayrshire, so have no connections to Ibrox other than my love for the club. I am not ITK, and everything I share is from journos, X, other forums or transfer sites.

I don't post every single thing I see but I do post the majority. Now, for the guys who perhaps are more ITK, like Ehl, these guys may have sources, relationships or jobs that could be jeopardised. John has stated his reasons, and, whilst I think he could brush the criticism off (not a dig, John), that's my opinion based on me and my view of things.

John is quite entitled to hold as much as he likes and to vocalise his discontent on the folk on here demanding info.

If you don't know, you're not supposed to know. And, as my good man Fork states, Patience! We will know when we're supposed to know. It will lead to a lot less discontent if anything falls through late in deals.

Imagine hearing a player we want, gets to negotiations, we offer 3 years on 15k, they reject it and say I'm only signing if you give me 20k and 4 years. We then say ok. Fans would be going off their rocker! Aww, he's only here for the money, blah blah.

Bit of decency and respect for posters is required.

27 May 2026 05:27:32
Well said Murph. 👏👍

26 May 2026 10:15:25
With the Shankland announcement hopefully imminent, just wondered what everyone's thoughts are on if/how he could play alongside Chermiti?
Shankland is the finished article when it comes to goal scoring and he's added so many other parts to his game over the last couple of years. But I must say I thought Chermiti got better and better as the season went on and looks a top player, there's also no way he'll he benched with the club looking to make a good profit on him at some point.
The 2 of them up top would be unbelievable but just wanted to know if it's an effective partnership in everyone's eyes?

EHL maybe one for you, in particular.

26 May 2026 10:54:54
I think Chermiti is the starter and Shankland has to win a place. No-one else will agree but hey ho. Chermiti, one goal less in his first season as a starter at a club, is a good return and he knows how to press and is decent at hold up. Shankland does the hold up and brings others into the game, but can't press.

That might mean him playing in behind a bit; however, when he did that the season before, he only scored 4 goals in the league. He will be a decent signing to help our two young lads, and be that leadership, but hope Chermiti doesn't get dropped to accommodate him.

26 May 2026 11:08:09
Chermiti is a better footballer than Shankland, easily imo.

26 May 2026 11:12:53
Not sure Chermiti will still be here next season. Have a feeling we will be selling biggest assets, possibly Fernandez and Raskin to go too.

26 May 2026 11:18:33
Why wouldn't Chermiti be a Rangers player next season, Cullin? We can't be trading Chermiti for Shankland or we go back the way.

26 May 2026 11:40:27
We have missed out on Champs League bounty. We have already had a massive outlay on players. At some stage, we have to be making profit on players, which will mean selling on our most saleable assets.

Been saying it for best part of 10 years now. We still haven't moved forward on that front.

Really not sure how you read that as Shankland would be a straight swap for Chermiti though, anyway.

26 May 2026 11:41:58
From what I've seen of Shankland this season, I don't think we could have picked a better striker to play up front with Chermiti if Rohl wants to play 2 up top.

imo, if Rohl wants to play one up top, we've got a cracking back up option until Shankland proves he should be starting. Chermiti tops goals per 90 for the league, has more goals and assists and only one less goal than Shankland with no penalties.

He's got 20 goals and assists in league in just under 22 games worth of minutes, which is a pretty impressive return. Those stats are league stats only and obviously Chermiti scored 0 in Europe, which I'm sure will improve next season. Shankland also scored 4 goals in the League Cup, which all came in the group stage early in the season.

26 May 2026 12:24:55
I'd love to see the two of them up front together. Shankland even played a bit deeper. Always like a half striker would do for me. Keeping Chermiti, I think, is a must.

26 May 2026 13:05:51
I actually think the two of them could complement each other really well if used properly.

Chermiti looks more like the physical presence who can occupy defenders, run channels, and create space, whereas Shankland is more of the natural finisher who thrives off movement in and around the box.

What's impressed me most about Shankland the last couple of years isn't just the goals, it's how much his all-round game has improved. His link-up play, work rate, and ability to drop into pockets are miles ahead of where they were a few years ago.

For me, the biggest question would be whether the manager is willing to consistently play with two up top, because I definitely think there's enough there for it to work.



Like you said as well, there's no way Chermiti is brought in and then parked on the bench if the club sees him as a future major asset. The ideal scenario is probably both of them improving each other and taking pressure off one another rather than relying on one striker to carry the full load.

Also didn't realise most of Chermiti's goals were in the second half of the season.
What will he do this coming season? If he can score around 16 goals from January?

26 May 2026 13:23:54
Sorry, but I keep hearing that Shankland is that natural finisher, but his shots on target and conversion rate were poorer than Chermiti's. In 24/25 season, Dessers' shots on target were better than both, and conversion in the league was just slightly poorer.

I worry he has become this mythical striker when the stats show he isn't as clinical as most seem to think. He is a good addition, but his chance taking isn't great.

26 May 2026 13:25:17
I think both Naderi and Chermiti are similar in that they like to press and run the channels, however both are vastly inexperienced.

Shankland offers a completely different dynamic in that he is really comfortable dropping short to link up play, or playing as a target man.

I think we now have a genuine opportunity to adapt the system that Rohl prefers, so, in games where we need bodies in the midfield, we may see a midfield three with one striker, and in games where we need to break down a low block we'll see a two-man midfield, with either Shankland or Thelo playing off either Chermiti or Naderi.

26 May 2026 13:53:03
Ehl, for myself, Shankland's biggest attribute is actually dropping deep and linking play. He's a very clever player.

26 May 2026 14:34:12
Agree Peterpan, he's so underrated for that part of his game.

26 May 2026 16:19:57
If some of the figures for Chermiti are true, he'll be off imo, so another striker will be signed.

26 May 2026 18:30:58
I didn't want him, didn't think he was all that, but on watching him closer, because someone mentioned him just once or twice recently 👀 I have to admit his link up n give n go is pretty gd, not just that, he actually works for it, gt to agree with the guys above.

25 May 2026 15:19:20
A lot on here mentioned Dan Neil as a possibile signing
What am I missing, he's not looked apon as being good enough to get a game for Sunderland so why is he so highly rated.

25 May 2026 15:38:59
None of our cm would get near a start for Sunderland, Bt, you know what players in his position?

25 May 2026 15:41:09
BT, only 24 and played over 200 games for Sunderland, Lampard, what's him at Coventry, think he'll know a good cm.

25 May 2026 15:50:02
If he was BT, he wouldn't be leaving a team finishing 7th in the EPL to come here.

25 May 2026 17:52:14
Funnily enough, none of the Sunderland midfielders are good enough to start for Belgium. 👀

25 May 2026 18:03:03
I know, guys, but I want a midfielder who can grasp a game by the neck, and I know it's not all sin to not get a game for Sunderland, but if he's played over 200 games and is now surplus, what's happened to him. 🤔

25 May 2026 18:10:38
Mph, 😁 Raskin gets nowhere the Sunderland midfield, Xhaka, Diarra, Sadiki, Le Fee, different level.

25 May 2026 18:21:15
BT, look at the cm's Sunderland have now, maybe take that into consideration.

25 May 2026 18:22:35
Sunderland is spending big money now, Sadiki was robbery at his price, he's going to the top.

25 May 2026 20:14:45
Can't get in a team that finished 3 places above Chelsea, he must be p##h. 😂

26 May 2026 07:37:03
There's the Rangers fans snobbery again - not wanting someone as they can't get in the Sunderland midfield - the same Sunderland who have had a tremendous season. He would walk into our midfield.

26 May 2026 16:04:55
So Belgium international level midfielder nowhere near the level of Sunderland midfielders lol right I get that Sunderland have a few promising players but to say Raskin not at their level just because playing with a poor Rangers team is nonsense.

Your bias for English Prem and Championship makes me wonder why you even support Rangers at all, Mystar, because you seem to just talk down our own then talk up guys coming in or whatever suits what you've said previously.



It's like you with that whole Raskin Martin argument again, even when you were proved wrong and insulted many folk you never admitted you were wrong or even apologised to those people, seem to remember you being insulting to EHL, Coldo, Storm and others.

I really am making an effort to be more respectful in post but you make it difficult to lol.

26 May 2026 19:55:54
Forever, three players I mentioned, not Xhaka, he's been outstanding, the others sell for treble what Raskin will, Sadiki, Le Fee, Diarra are at a different level from Raskin, not very hard to spot if you know anything about the game.

Why I support Rangers? You post some drivel, man.
And what are you talking about Raskin and Martin?

26 May 2026 22:31:06
Star, you are right here. Raskin is decent, but not sure he would get in the Sunderland MF at the moment. Even if he does play for Belgium; made to look better there because of quality around him? Will be interesting to see if he starts in WC games or will they play Tielemans etc.

No disgrace in that, but think they rotated a bit in group. So in squad but not a guaranteed starter.

27 May 2026 06:25:36
You prefer me talking nonsense like, Forever? Raskin couldn't lace any of their boots.

24 May 2026 14:46:23
What a disaster today by Rangers Women, 6-0 down after 74 minutes against Glasgow City, and even worse, Hearts losing at Hins, any win would have won the league, a hammering like this is out of the norm.

24 May 2026 16:52:28
We collapsed just like the men, but saved it for the last game. 😭😭

25 May 2026 09:11:00
Said last year Leanne Crichton not the right person for the job.

Trueblue, she managed to get a team who finished 3rd last year, with much more experience in it, to have a chance to win it on the last day of the league. Finishing 2nd and qualifying for the WECL. So, personally, given what happened to the squad by introducing a lot of academy talent, I think she has done a decent job and you could argue by finishing higher in the league she has improved on what Jo Potter started to build.

Still Scottish Cup to play for as well.

25 May 2026 19:48:32
Don't really follow women's team, but what was reasoning behind getting rid of experienced players & going with academy players, was it costs or trying to look to future?

25 May 2026 20:34:31
Jasp, I keep an eye but EHL probably knows more. I think it was to show an academy to first team pathway and use the academy they had spent a bit of cash upgrading the infrastructure of. It would, of course, also reduce wage costs, but I think that was secondary as a consideration.

25 May 2026 23:15:29
Jasp / Angus, the main reason was footballing related. There's been a huge step change in terms of physical conditioning and tactical awareness in the women's game over the last few years.

Potter was really keen to reset the approach and move on a lot of experienced players who potentially couldn't adapt and create a pathway for the academy players who could handle the increased demands.



Short term pain for long term gain.

26 May 2026 07:59:26
Cheers Ehl. It seems that the short-term pain still came with ECL qualification as well (and hopefully a cup). I think Crichton has done reasonably well in her first season. We seemed a little inconsistent, but I always expect that with a new and young team.

24 May 2026 14:43:36
Rangers women must have been watching Danny Rohl and Co this year as they have blown it big time.

24 May 2026 15:46:17
I'm no expert on the women's game, but being beaten 6-0 by a team below you in the league in such an important game reflects very badly on Leanne Crichton.

When she inevitably returns to punditry, I don't think I'll be taking any note of what she says if she talks about mentality. Shocker.

24 May 2026 16:40:10
They changed their management team and almost half the squad, with most of the experience, went. Promoted a lot of academy players and average age of squad plummeted. Despite that, Leanne Crighton managed to qualify for the Champions League, finished second in the league and are in next week's SW Cup.

That isn't a bad return and she/we will be building from a strong base next season.

Yes, they lost today badly but there is real hope for the future with the women. You need to look beyond one result and even one season to get sustained success. Thank goodness the women's fans are more supportive.

24 May 2026 16:54:19
I think we really miss the young midfielder that went to Liverpool.

Was it McClean? Cracking player. I was always impressed by her.

24 May 2026 17:46:48
Kirsty MacLean, Gazza, and agree, we really miss her.

I also think we lose a lot when we don't start McAuley and McCleary.

24 May 2026 19:09:03
Shame as well because Rangers had an opportunity to take on Glasgow City as their ladies team before there was one and they turned their noses up so City just went on and won league title after title. City are a tremendous team but that is a real sore one for the Rangers Women today.

24 May 2026 19:55:36
That's her EHL.

Rolls Royce in the middle of the park and always looked streets ahead of others. Strolled through games anytime I saw her. Still only young, I hope she goes on to have an amazing career.

24 May 2026 21:39:47
Kirsty McLean and Rachel McLaughlin were both standing behind us at the game today. I wasn't the only one trying to get them to go get the strips on and get out there! Cornett was also at the game.

24 May 2026 21:41:32
I assume McLeary was injured as she wasn't even in the kit today. No idea why McAuly wasn't on from start, she makes teams have to set up differently, and by the time she came on it was too late.

25 May 2026 17:04:40
Mia McAuly will go far in the womans game. Great player. Hopefully she still at Gers woman nxt yr an Potter does not come calling, take her down south like Hardy n co.