Ted McMinnime

Excuse my cynicism. But isn't Mr Buchan just making sure he doesn't alienate followers of the Old Firm? How many 3 bobs might his publication lose by their omission? Let's not forget the Welsh either. Terry Hennessey? 😀😁😅

Rangers 2 St. Mirren 0 FGS: Wright

That's very interesting. Especially, if rumour has it, that Stavros is planning to ship a barrow load of them over here to beef up his squad!😜

Rangers 2 Dundee Utd. 0 FGS: Morelos

Yes. If he is booked today he would miss OF game.

Rangers 1 St. Johnstone 0 FGS: Morelos

Hearts 1 Rangers 2 FGS: Arfield

Lyon 2 Rangers 2 FGS: Kent

But wouldn't the reindeer get eaten? possibly Santa as well?

Rangers 2 Dundee 0 FGS: Fashion Jr.

Hibernian 2 Rangers 4 FGS: Aribo

Good start, good finish, the bit in the middle a bit ropy! Great 3 points though. When was the last time we scored 3 goals on their Drastic Plastic?

A Zambian gazelle. That's why!😀

Livingston 0 Rangers 2 FGS: Morelos

Rangers 1 Sparta Prague 0 FGS: Morelos

Rangers 3 Hibernian 1 FGS: Kent

Yes. I thought the same when I saw it. Quite a nice touch. Both his boys are huge bluenoses!

What a great interview. Really impressed by Ross Wilson. I would rather lose Gerrard than lose him!

Fantastic news! Welcome home Gio. Well done to Ross Wilson and co for all their efforts. Securing a new manager within a week or so, and leading the media a fine merry dance in the process! ?

Absolutely correct. I've seen Aribo, Kamara and Kent all linked with moves to Villa in the last couple of hours alone. It's all clickbait and soundbites with no substance at all. I also don't buy into this school of thought that Gerrard knows details of all the players release clauses either. Generally speaking contracts will be drawn up with player, agent and DOF. Commercial in confidence. The manager may well be alerted when a bid is made, but it's ridiculous to think he has a little black book or the like so he can shaft us should there be a bid from Villa for one of our players.

I found these contrasting posts interesting. I certainly favour the latter. Why would we alienate ourselves from Villa? For me it is not about demanding silly money. It is about achieving fair market price for our player(s). Surely if Gerrard is interested in taking any of our players he knows the market price and Villa will have to stump up. Contrast that to Everton's approach for Pattison? As the post above states, we need to sell soon to help balance the books. It's a no brainer. There seems to be a lot congeniality on both sides with this. The club did not try to block it and I assume the board found the compensation package acceptable? We need to use it to our advantage. Villa must have a huge, expensive 1st team squad. Loan deals or makeweight player exchanges perhaps? Cannot see any benefit of snubbing Villa if they want to do business.

I think your bracketed comment at the end is testimony to what a fine young coach he is! They are in superb form and leading the division. I do agree however it is probably too early in his career and would probably rebound on him badly if it went T's up!

Joining this thread 5 pages in has some advantages. Some quality posts here with good sound reasoning (I've dismissed one or two "moon howlers" - you know who you are by the votes!) I can see the logic of Beale attracting votes (a la Walter's succession) but it ain't gonna happen. The best fit of those listed is GVB (also tutored by Pep as someone already stated) but I really like KT. His comments on RTV commentary are always spot on. Also like NMcC for his tactical awareness. Be great if there was a role for either or both? Voted for GVB but it could also be a left field RW appointment!

Rangers 2 Ross County 0 FGS: Kent

Brondby 1 Rangers 2 FGS: Goldson