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  1. After a nervy final 24 hours of the transfer window, with Chinese bids received and rejected for our top scorer, we survey the state of the squad and look forward to welcoming Hibs to Ibrox this weekend. Lennon's side will undoubtedly be combative. Look no further than the last game between the sides at Ibrox in August and the refereeing performance of John Beaton. At times it felt like a wrestling match Beaton was overseeing; and like all wrestling matches - he seemed to be steering towards a pre-determined outcome. Jesting aside, like many, I struggle with the idea that referees are actually biased. But that doesn't meant that they don't jump through some ridiculous mental hoops when it comes to how they referee us. Are we judged to a different standard? It often seems that way. But more likely, the standard of our officiating reflects the standard of the Scottish game overall. One of the the key protagonists for Hibs back in August was Anthony Stokes who, curiously, left Hibs yesterday by mutual consent. it seems even the bold Neil Lennon will only put up with his clear attitude and behavioural issues for so long, and that tells you something! Lennon has however brought in Florian Kemberi on loan from Grasshoppers Zurich to replace Stokes. He also brought in Cammy Bell from Kilmarnock, who replaces the departing Scott Bain who was on loan from Dundee and has now joined Celtic; as well as another couple of loanees - Jamie Maclaren and Faycal Rherras. Simon Murray who scored Hibs' first goal back in August has joined Dundee on loan, with Liam Fontaine going to Ross County. How much of an impact those player changes will make for Hibs remains to be seen. But as ever at a clubs like ours, it comes down to our own attitude and application first and foremost. We will need to win the battle first, before we can settle to play the game on our own terms. Murty has instilled a bit of grit to the team and its clear we find the big games easier to play in. With the new additions to our own squad, coupled with a productive training camp in the US for the Florida Cup, we've started the new year with confidence. Hibs will no no doubt put us under pressure at various times. The last game between the sides in December saw them go a goal up in the first few minutes and they were clearly the better side until we scored two goals late in the first half through Windass and then memorably Morelos, with his cheeky near post finish after a glorious bit of skill to eliminate his marker. We saw the game out but Hibs were wasteful at times and the game could have gone either way. Fans favourite Morelos remains with us for the time being. Murty's post match words on Sky following last night's scrappy win against Fraserburgh seemed to suggest that perhaps there wasn't much substance behind the bids from China. Given their transfer window still has another month to go, speculation will no doubt continue. I would however start Morelos and resist the obvious GIRUY temptation to start with Cummings on Saturday. I think its important we put an arm round the lad and make sure he knows he is loved and can progress his career with us. If he continues to improve he will get the move he wants so its not in our interests to stand in his way long term, unless we want to have a Dembele-like situation developing. Much of the rest of the team picks itself in my view, based on the game versus Ross County. Cummings for me is a stick-on to come off the bench and get a goal. I for one can't wait to see his celebration and the look on the spoon burner's faces. Match Prediction: Rangers 3 - Hibs 1 Morelos FGS
    8 points
  2. Yeah, when I think back to what an utter shambles the club seemed to be, both on and off the pitch, when McInnes knocked us back, I wouldn't have believed we could have strengthened the side the way we have. Like most of us I really want Murty to do well and one thing this transfer window has done is bring a renewed sense of optimism to the support. There's a belief now we are going in the right direction. Every single signing makes sense, there's a core to the squad now of people who understand the league, the opposition and the what the club means to the support, that can only be a good thing. I think we're still missing a bit of craft, particularly in midfield, but overall I'm delighted with the progress we've made in the last couple of months.
    6 points
  3. This apology is related to a tweet from same journalist earlier today where he informed his followers that his 'source close to the Chinese club' had denied a bid had been made as well as some claptrap about foreign player limits (despite Renhe signing an Argentinian player yesterday evening). In the day where BBC Scotland posted video footage of the Rangers stonewall penalty last night in which all three of their match commentators decided it was harsh this is quite something. Interestingly their match reporter last night (Martin Dowden who also helps produce much of their sporting output) suggest Holt tripped over the ball. Good to see Rangers challenge this nonsense and once again the Scottish football media are seen for the liars they are.
    4 points
  4. A queue of applicants form outside the SFA offices.
    3 points
  5. Democracy is abiding by referendum results. Something nationalists have a problem with.
    3 points
  6. Barrheadboy does this every time. Asks for facts and then when he gets them, ignores them and moves onto other subjects he mistakenly thinks he's right about. It's pointless trying to debate sensibly with him. Mind you, we should ignore a referendum result and just focus on a poll carried out last week amongst 2-300 Scots. That the sort of parallel universe he inhabits.
    2 points
  7. Pertinent you mention the wheel and "no positive case for the Union" in the one statement - because you certainly take this discussion round in circles every time it raises its head. You ignore every single point made by anyone that may even be remotely pro-Union and eulogise over independence as if it is some magic bullet - yet it is completely unproven. You havent really given any substantive evidence that independence would be of benefit to the Scottish populace - there is absolutely ZERO guarantee, for example, that an independent Scotland wouldnt mean even worse pensions than people get now in the UK. Just because the UK has shitty pensions doesnt mean that number would be better than with an independent Scotland. Indeed, there was an article the other day about how 1 million Scots would be paying more tax than the rest of the UK under SNP proposals. Better off ???
    2 points
  8. The Nordic countries also generally have a much higher rate of tax during employment years.
    2 points
  9. In case he bumps into Alex Salmond?
    2 points
  10. Thompson from DUTD? Petrie? some Rangers hater will get it.
    2 points
  11. Regan is no loss to Scottish Football, a celtic quisling no longer of use as Liewells puppet, so therefore surplus to requirements.
    2 points
  12. You’re right. We should scrap the Scottish parliament and then we will be more democratic than the EU.
    2 points
  13. Sir, The BBC apologising to Rangers is like a dog walking upon its hind legs, it is not done well, but it is surprising to see it done at all. (With my apologies to the Sage of Lichfield.)
    2 points
  14. I couldnt disagree more in Niko's situation. It is clear to a blind man that his body simply can't react as quickly as his brain. IMHO you actually need to see it live. I have always been a Niko supporter but when I was at the Motherwell game a couple of days after Christmas it was painfully, and sadly, obvious that Niko's body has given up on him. His brain is as sharp as ever and some of his touches were sublime that night - one deft touch and he had beaten a Motherwell player with ease.... but even though the ball was only a yard or two away from him he couldnt get the next touch because he was so slow to make the next move. No amount of match practice will improve Niko's body and lack of mobility - the years and the injuries have taken their toll unfortunately. It is a crying shame because, at his peak, he would be the creative force we need. The ONLY way we could utilise him, IMO, would be in front of the defence in a 4-2-3-1 - but the other person in the "2" would need to be his legs. I am not convinced we need that now though given we have Goss who is more than able at spotting vertical passes. It is sad because Niko is an all-round good guy and someone that you just will to succeed and have the utmost respect for.
    2 points
  15. A youth player attempting to get into the Rangers first team (and staying there) is a very different prospect from getting into the Hearts or Hamilton first XI to name but two other clubs. Of course any Rangers manager would want to promote the best young players but only the very best are capable of making that step and it's worth noting that players develop at different stages as well.
    2 points
  16. Do you ever wonder why certain 'feminists' and 'radicals', or even 'radical feminists', like La Bocca Haggerty never attack the hierarchical, patriarchal, celibate, gerontocracy of the RC Church, which holds huge swathes of the globe, and the populations domiciled therein, under its sway, and which, even to this day, excludes women from its every working. Now there's a fucking target, 'Captain'.
    2 points
  17. I don't have any worries about Morelos other than he may struggle now and again without having had a proper rest of note since last April.
    2 points
  18. I think he's just pointing out that a striker 4 years older than Morelos with a pretty average scoring record in the championship has gone for £10m, £2m more than was offered for Morelos. 12 goals in 44 last season, 8 in 27 this season. For once Sutton is right, Scottish clubs are letting players go too cheaply.
    2 points
  19. Just a wee comparison to money being spent on a striker
    2 points
  20. The irony of feminists claiming to represent the rights of women, yet telling them what they can and can not do.....
    2 points
  21. I would tell Moreloss keep scoring plenty of goals and we will have to sell you when the 40 million pound offers come flowing in
    2 points
  22. Seems like cause for optimism. I'm not sure how I'll cope with that but will try. ?
    2 points
  23. Why do you bother debating with him mate? Like going round in circles. You bored sitting there in the sunshine again
    1 point
  24. So ignoring your blatant lie about there only being 3 colonies left and changing subject to Scotland being the lowest taxed part of the UK.... interesting.
    1 point
  25. I would suggest these heads of state are speaking from their own selfish point of view. Consider ROI's in this article, and substitute Scotland, everytime you read ROI. A mere poll would not solve this headache. There are other points too, which you don't address - health, education, taxes, the divorce bill etc. Hell, even wee Jimmie VI, in 1603, knew where the real money lay. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/paul-goldsmith/why-ireland-might-have-to_b_18377892.html Why Ireland Might Have To Leave The EU Too 26/10/2017 17:52 BST | Updated 01/11/2017 16:26 GMT ...
    1 point
  26. I don’t care. We won. Your leader accepted it was a “once in a generation” thing. Be a man and stick to your words.
    1 point
  27. You gave us "evidence" that the UK only has 3 territories/colonies and that 2 were thinking of seceding. I provided you with FOUR just off the top of my head. Some of your evidence clearly doesnt stand up to scrutiny.
    1 point
  28. They're deid, what's your point?
    1 point
  29. Scotland doesn't have EU membership so there's nothing to remove. As for the link, there's 100s in google. Scotland could apply for membership but after the Catalan fiasco with their illegal referendum, Spain and probably Belgium will likely veto any attmpts to join.
    1 point
  30. It is very hard to conclude he doesn't have anti-Rangers sentiment when he was willing to believe the conspiracy theories peddled by Celtic bloggers over other journalists and Rangers themselves and put his reputation on the line without first doing all he could to ascertain the facts. Incredible. Looking forward to the apologies flooding in now from said bloggers.
    1 point
  31. I don't think the club will be blocking anything.....I think they will be telling him that if he continues his current form, or improves it, the quality of team pursuing him will improve and he will get a better move in the summer.
    1 point
  32. I saw a humorous comment on this post which said Canning had signed his double, same nose, same fringe etc.....
    1 point
  33. Without knowing the details its really hard to offer much advice other than perhaps to go back and have the conversation again, perhaps referencing what has happened previously and asking for a decision to be made one way or the other as you move towards the summer, so that perhaps you can start planning the future if its not with us.
    1 point
  34. And it should be a rebuke to us that the main team doing this right now is Hearts, who's shining star has been a 16 year old who scored against Celtic in the 4-0 win, who was taken from us a few years ago. And he's not the only U20 playing regularly for them who was taken from us.
    1 point
  35. There's truth in that. And the big thing post transfer window is that the team behind him is stronger, will have more possession and create more chances for him. If he gets his head right his goals ratio should improve post January transfer window.
    1 point
  36. I think his distribution has been a lot better and last night only looked poor because Halliday and others weren't showing for it short enough. I'd definitely be giving him a new deal!
    1 point
  37. The SFA is quite spoiled for choice.
    1 point
  38. I think it makes a lot of sense to cash in, but given we didn't manage to bring in a replacement I'd be disappointed if he goes before the summer.
    1 point
  39. "Martin is a good Sellik man". Annie McGuire's pronunciation on long term BBC Scotland Producer, Martin Dowden. The good Sellik man has began broadcasting and penning pieces for the website, on Saturday he was supporting Lennon for the national job, today it's Caldwell. Tomorrow, it will be Jackie McNamara, only if he pays his own rail fare.
    1 point
  40. I am similar in my approach to you Gonzo. Scotland has become a man hating feminist stronghold. It’s a very unpleasant atmosphere they have created.
    1 point
  41. Arsenal needed a few younger players. Ozil signing is a boost if he continues his form this season, he has actually showed up in a lot of games and been class. Wilshire has to be next and then going forward they look good although Lemar in the summer would be the icing then they can add defensive players. A couple of shrewd deals. Sturridge to WBA is interesting if he can stay fit. Giroud to Chelsea is up their with one of the bargains. He will score for fun with Hazard laying him off.
    1 point
  42. Anyone remember the wee blue invalid cars parked in front of the north enclosure . maybe if people with wheelchairs or bad at walking with the cooperation of the club could hire something like an enclosed golf buggy that would let them have access along the front of the stands
    1 point
  43. Report on tonight's 16's game https://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2018/01/30/16s-win-in-high-scoring-game/
    1 point
  44. Lib Dem Deputy Leader wants misogyny to be a 'hate crime'. Two women in my work were discussing the walk-in girls at the darts and they said they may be losing a valuable income stream. Modern Feminism isn't about equality, it's about revenge! Hopefully it will eat itself.
    1 point
  45. I remember seeing an article in a newspaper about a male cop who was a baw hair over 5ft. His shift named him Laptop because he was a small PC.
    1 point
  46. The amount of cops in offices drinking tea and answering phones is huge. Meanwhile, frontline police officers, the most important police officers, are the ones being shafted. The amount of cops on operational front line duties is bordering is a joke and the senior management wonder why morale is so low. An email or 2 off the divisional commander won't change that and it's cringeworthy to think that they think it will. Cops are shat upon and the hierarchy don't really care. My sub division is huge. It goes from Law, Carluke all the way down to Elavnfoot which borders the Scottish borders and there are 6 cops (3 double crewed cars) answering the calls.
    1 point


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