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Polis refused to sanction it. They said that the risk of violence between pro-Tav and anti-Tav factions was too high.

He will see this season out as captain, which I'm fine with. he is a good professional, works hard, never any bother in or around his personal life, a focused family man. A good role model for younger players. Always fit and available. A top player at his peak, he was unplayable at times and probably the most influential figure in our run to Seville. If we wants to see his time out here then I'm happy for him to do so, he has a contract and deserves it. Ideally I'd like his wages off the payroll but it is not going to happen. BUT He has clearly declined physically as a player, he should be used sparingly. The club should see this as an opportunity to bring in young RB with potential to share the season with him. That's up to our head coach and DoF. That's not on the player.

Ridvan needs to be told he is done here and needs to go.

It's not Tav's fault if he's just been following instructions. It's clear that he's been asked to play as an inverted full back on occasions over the last couple of seasons.

We're going through managers at some rate, these days. Sending them to a gun fight, armed with a knife has a predictable end.

I'm not debating the quality of the guy, you think a guy that Southampton paid 16 million for last summer, and is probably on 70k a week is realistic target for us?

If RM is to continue with his style of football surely a goalkeeper who can kick the ball without scaring the shit out of us is top priority. Ball playing defenders must be high on his wanted list too, after all we must have leaked around fifteen or twenty goals more than the manky mob.

When talking about Ally McCoist goalscoring records, including 2 golden boots, do we discount his penalties? "Remove the penalties" - just another tool used by the Anti-Tav brigade. A goal is a goal is a goal is a goal etc etc

Flynn Downes is a non-scoring, non-assisting DM (107 games) / CM (77) playing in a position currently occupied by Barron, Rice, Diomande, and Raskin. Though one may argue the latter two are better used further up the field. I would hope we spend serious money on other areas of the park, unless Martin prefers 99 % ball possession in the defensive and middle third and goalless games ...

We live in a post-Struth society.

We should sell Butland if we can find a buyer he's lost the plot .

My first Rangers manager was 'Wallace 1' but the first appointment I saw happen was Greig. Spare a thought for the poor bastards who have only known a post Walter 2 society. In a lot more ways than one. First six appointments on above list span from 1954 until 1986 (32 years) Last six (before Martin) 2015 until 2025 (10 years)

And of course there is the user on here @plgsarmy, although she doesn't appear to have logged in for a couple of years, although this could be because of her job.

Surely the whole ITK thing is now dead, under the current regime anyway.

Aye, he needs to be given the Souness option. Pick a team son, yer off.

It is just a fact that a large percentage of his goals come from penalties. It is not the case that fullbacks are the usual penalty takers, and had e.g. Morelos taken all of Tav's penalties, he'd probably scored 50+ goals in his prime seasons ... and Europe would have hared after him. If that argument doesn't sit with you, fine, but life isn't just black and white, so don't put people into certain black and white corners. Like I said, he's still an above-average goal-scoring (sic!) fullback, not to mention lots of assists. Instructions or not, if they don't work, a man of his calibre would know where he is needed. We all know the tactics of the Scottish teams, and our two centre-halfs were time and again left exposed because of long balls being put into the winger slots. Hence, IMHO (and it goes to show that I am still value the player Tavernier, BTW), he should be played in a role where his strengths are best utilized, while his weaknesses are being covered by someone else.

Even if it is half of that, I think he is still out of our reach. I don't see Southampton loaning out a guy who was pivotal to their promotion campaign last time. We need to find a Flynn Downes before someone values him at 16 million and pays him big bucks. As soon as that happens these guys are too much.

There is a distinct lack of transparency on various things to do with the takeover and going forward. We have venture capitalists in charge now, not major shareholders with an emotional attachment.

Rangers FC LLC is a limited company registered in Delaware. There are 2 other Rangers companies registered in Delaware - Rangers FC Investors LLC and Rangers FC Investors Manager LLC. My guess is that they are either dormant or are vehicles for parts of the consortium to have their investments in the holding company. The shareholders of a Delaware company are not publicly available. Delaware's corporate laws prioritise privacy, and shareholder information is not part of the public record. Just thought I'd add this in case anyone was interested.

Reactions to manager/coach appointments post Mr Struth excluding temps. Proves I’m not often right. Symon: who’s he, dad? White: big shoes to fill. Waddell: not before time. Wallace 1: why? Greig: too soon. Wallace 2: is this wise? Souness: ecstatic. Walter 1 : sensible for now. Advocaat: this is going to be good. McLeish: what? Well, I suppose. Le Guen: progress. Walter 2: relief. Who else could it have been? McCoist: is this really a good idea? Warburton: this could be the man. Pedro: Gordon flaming Bennett. Gerrard: bit of excitement, we’ll see. Gio: might be ok. Beale: something not right. Clement: on the right track. Martin: oh. There’s hope yet for the hipster without him needing my endorsement.

Underrated post! Bravo.

Tell me about it, I had the away shirt with 'Le Guen's' and the number 11 below it. Never wore that one much!

I see Mr Abramovich has a book coming out giving his version of the sale of Chelsea should be interesting the £2.5 billion the yanks paid is still frozen simple solution give half to Ukrainians injured and the other half to Russians injured.

IF thats true, its pretty bleak that it seems like no deals are currently near... Again, its a big IF but the window isn't even open yet so I'm not panicking I can definitely believe the below though as I think a lot of the Koppen stuff has been ripped up with the changes and they all seem like Koppen deals The Turgeman stuff also doesn't not surprise me as it would be silly to have 4 strikers on the books and it would be sensible to sell 1 before signing Turgerman

Snatched from one supposedly ITK chaps (?) on FF ... No deals for Kamara, Burgess or Mulligan. No interest in Pizarro either. Ridvan wants to stay. Porto want Raskin still. Strasbourg want Igamane. Twente interested in Propper, no deal close though. Absolutely interested in Coady and Poku Obviously interest in Turgerman, may have to wait until Dessers/Danilo/Igamane future decided.

Whatever happened to tav’s testimonial? He’s been here 10 years now

Now, now....we mustn't get too cynical!

That was Ibrox itself, not NEH and with flats going up at The Albion, unlikely to get more gigs at Ibrox. NEH is a decent venue, I saw an ACDC tribute band there. However, a quick look at NEH website, there isn't much (musically) scheduled. I might pop in to the Punk In The Park pre-show if I get tickets for PITP. The Chistians supported by The Blow Monkeys is a stand-out for any 80s pop fans out there. https://edmistonhouse.co.uk/en-GB/categories/whats-on

Thank you, thank you, thank you Mr Bennett.

It had taken some time, but it was worth it in the end. Initial discussions started in October after Cavenagh was introduced to King by Paul Murray, the man who had stood alongside him and John Gilligan to mark the end of the boardroom war in March 2015. Murray was involved in the proposed Kyle Fox investment and continued to keep his ear to the ground. King had been open to selling his shares for some time by then and met the American businesswoman. Her proposals were booted out at Ibrox, though, and Rangers later won a court battle in a case that was as curious as it was convoluted. The Cavenagh proposal was different, though. King told the Rangers Review he had been ‘kissing many frogs’ in the search for new investment and this opportunity that was presented to him has turned out to be the right one for all concerned. Had King and Bennett been the only sellers, it is unlikely that talks would have progressed any further. American groups have long held an interest in Rangers, while there was also an approach from Saudi Arabia. The consortium had a first willing seller in King, but also someone who was aware of the need to leave the club in the right hands after witnessing the carnage of Craig Whyte. Bennett was also of a mind to offload his entire stake rather than hold onto a portion for financial or sentimental reasons. Again, he would only sell to the right people. It was about smart capital rather than capital at any cost. King contacted Bennett in November last year and the rest is history in that regard. Negotiations soon started with members of the board and those investors who were closer to the club than King was. That distance remained throughout. The name of one of King’s former foes entered the story in mid-April amid claims that Sandy Easdale could hold the key to the deal. The shares held by the Ashley ally were irrelevant, however. As was the spin from his camp about his importance in the takeover given that the route to control had already been mapped out. Cavenagh’s initial conversation was with Gilligan, who had returned to Ibrox in the role of interim chairman. Those early discussions with the club were defining and there was cautious optimism from the outset that this one could be the one. Barry Scott also sold his shareholding, while several others parted with percentages to ensure that the consortium could reach their target threshold while they retained a voice. It is believed that around 30 per cent of the shares are still held by those who have invested over the last decade and Douglas Park, Gibson and Taylor hold more than five per cent each. The time will come to open their wallets once again. A £20million issue is set to be agreed by shareholders at a General Meeting on June 23. The majority of that money will come from the consortium but some of the old guard will contribute - in what will be the first of several rounds of funding - to ensure their stakes are not lowered at this stage. Cavenagh is the main money man in that regard, but he will not be front and centre in public. The chairman will be a regular visitor at Ibrox, as he has been over recent months and he travels to Europe frequently. He and Paraag Marathe, the newly appointed vice-chairman, will look to keep the noise around Rangers to a minimum. Marathe rarely speaks in his role as chairman of Leeds United and Cavenagh, a health insurance leader from Philadelphia, has not become involved in football to court the limelight or headlines. Sources close to the negotiations have told the Rangers Review that Cavenagh and his legal representatives were professional and straightforward to deal with. Supporters may have had reservations about the length of time the deal was taking to complete, but the process was worked through diligently and assurances were given when sought towards the end of the season. Rangers confirmed that discussions were ongoing in a joint statement on April 23. Six days later, Cavenagh and Marathe were joined by Raminder Dhadwal, a director of 49ers Enterprises, on a tour of Ibrox that would have eased any fears amongst an anxious fan base. Staff from the 49ers also travelled to Glasgow as faces were put to names and plans were put in place. Cavenagh had made his first trip to Ibrox several months before that. Indeed, his maiden visit was an unannounced one as he took in a match as an unknown face in the crowd. He would later witness memorable European nights at home and abroad and domestic matches that deserve to be forgotten. On the day that the Union Bears protested against the board and walked out of the win over St Johnstone, Cavenagh watched on from the Director’s Box. He had seen Rangers at their worst and now wants to return them to their best as he and his investors play the long game. This is no quick fix or quick buck. Away from the boardroom of ParetoHealth, football has always been one of Cavenagh’s loves in life and he was a talented goalkeeper during his time at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. Indeed, he uses the phrase ‘football’ rather than ‘soccer’ when talking about the beautiful game. Cavenagh has an affection for and knowledge of the sport and one source has told of how the American has been ‘blown away’ by the stature of Rangers. Cavenagh has been described to the Rangers Review as a mannerly, classy individual. There is no bombast about him. He was respectful of the positions that Thornton and Stewart held and did not seek to throw his weight about as the potential new owner of Rangers. He engaged with guests in the Blue Room and is now aiming to put silverware in the Trophy Room after signing off on the appointment of Russell Martin as head coach last week following a rigorous recruitment drive. That is the ambition for Marathe and 49ers Enterprises, too. The question of ‘why Rangers?’ has been asked more than once in this process and it has been made clear that the Americans see value in the history and the future of the club. The expansion of European football could open doors for Rangers. There is room for improvement in marketing and commercial spheres as well as sporting success and the Leeds model offers insight into how Rangers will operate. Money will be spent, but it will be spent wisely and Cavenagh and Marathe believe they can finally crack player trading at Ibrox. The investments will be made in infrastructure as well as people and processes. Headlines over a potential transfer war chest will inevitably grab attention, but the plan will be sensible and sustainable. The Americans are not here to drive the share price up and head back across the Atlantic and Stewart spoke last week about the change of culture that will take place at Ibrox and Auchenhowie to turn Rangers from a club that has finished second too often to one that wins more often than not. Speaking to the Rangers Review last month, King expressed a belief that Cavenagh and Co. will make Rangers ‘dominant’ in Scotland once again. King has not always endeared himself to supporters or the club hierarchy with his criticisms of former figures – mainly Douglas and Graeme Park – but he was effusive about those that now call the shots. All of those who have sat in Cavenagh’s chair, from King to Park, to Bennett and then Gilligan and Thornton, were there for the right reasons. Had they not believed that Cavenagh and his compatriots shared that enthusiasm and drive, if not the love bond, then they would not have rolled out the red carpet or put pen to paper. Rangers are no longer under the control of lifelong fans who travelled on busses or stood on the terraces. Ironically, the move to take Rangers from being a plc to a limited company will likely see the end of the annual shareholder meetings that fired the starting pistol on the process as the era of supporter funding and leadership comes to an end. Rangers has been sold on and invested in. This is a new regime of new faces and new money. It is the start of the American dream at Ibrox.

Would take Keane or Holgate if the price is right.

A portion of twenty quid won't go far 😉 10M well spent is better than 20M poorly spent. Celtic spent around 20M on Engels and Idah, whilst we spent around 5M-6M on Raskin and Dessers. I'd rate our two players as currently better.

Rangers are tracking Westerlo forward Matija Frigan, 22, while a move for Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Dor Turgeman, 21, remains on. (Record) But Rangers have been told to up their £4m offer for Turgeman. (Football Scotland) Rangers interested in Kwame Poku after Peterborough exit Rangers are one of several clubs interested in out-of-contract Peterborough winger Kwame Poku. Poku, who managed 20 goal contributions (12 goals and eight assists) in just 27 League One appearances last season, has played for the Posh since 2021. The 23-year-old is also understood to be wanted by Birmingham City and has suitors in both France and Germany. Poku, who is a left-footed right-winger, was part of the side that defeated Birmingham at Wembley last season to retain the EFL Trophy. https://www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/25223574.rangers-interested-kwame-poku-peterborough-exit/ There are conflicting reports on the PSG youngster Oumar Camara ... Breaking Through: Oumar Camara’s Big Step to Rangers Jun 8, 2025 Rangers appear to have pulled off a coup with the signing of highly-rated French winger Oumar Camara from Paris Saint-Germain. The 18-year-old, who captained PSG’s U19s last season, is joining the Ibrox side on what will be his first professional contract—turning down PSG and interest from several top European clubs in the process. He is believed to have been pitched the vision for Rangers under the new owners and sees this opportunity will allow him to develop further. Known for his versatility across the front line and his preference for the right wing, Camara brings both leadership qualities and attacking flair, having registered seven goals and four assists in just 19 appearances in the French youth league. His arrival signals Rangers’ continued intent to invest in promising young talent with a clear pathway to first-team football. amara reportedly rejected a new contract at PSG in favour of Rangers’ offer, drawn by a clearer pathway to first‑team football and the promise of European competition . According to RMC Sport, he opted for a ‘long‑term deal’ in Glasgow, prioritising meaningful minutes over staying in Paris. There’s compelling context to his decision: Camara was reportedly tracked by Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica, PSV, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and RB Leipzig. A Manchester United insider noted how “he’s been on the radar for many European clubs”. By choosing Rangers, Camara apparently prioritised immediate development and senior game time. https://www.ibroxinsider.com/2025/06/08/breaking-through-oumar-camaras-big-step-to-rangers/ vs. Oumar Camara’s move from PSG to Rangers in doubt According to a report from L’Équipe, Oumar Camara’s (18) move from Paris Saint-Germain to Rangers is in doubt, following the sale of the Scottish club. On the 30th of May, Rangers announced that a consortium consisting of Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises had purchased a majority stake in the club. It’s a move that Rangers supporters hope will bring them a first league title since the 2020/21 season. However, the change will likely mean that Camara’s mooted move away from Paris to Glasgow will no longer take place. Talks had begun with Camara before the new owners completed their deal, and the striker isn’t expected to be included in their plans for the future. PSG had reportedly offered a professional contract to Camara, but he had been swayed by the project sold to him by Rangers. The young striker is not expected to remain long in Paris, and he will be looking for a new club. https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/oumar-camaras-move-from-psg-to-rangers-in-doubt/ By the looks of it, anyone we will sign now is probably meant for first team football, as the B-Team is virtually non-existing any more. EDIT: OP updated

dont care wjo the new captin is but needs to have a square go with the ref teamates an maybe journos too this is rangers no surrender