Norris Cole

Some quality obscure names in there. I can only think "Jess" refers to Eoin Jess.

Nail on head there ascender.

I'd bite your hand off for that, particularly the 2 in a row. I'll believe the club is making progress when it moves beyond one-off last day title triumphs in between periods of Celtic dominance.

Sounds like somebody's ready to spontaneously combust.

While Mendes' bheggarbuster was a top notch strike, Novo's on Saturday was one of the great Rangers goals.

Enjoy the season review when it comes out folks

Form's not important when it's the last game of the season, we won the cup and that's that, the next Rangers side to take to the pitch will be a different one with different players. Anyway back on topic. There seems to be a rather lazy school of thought that by winning the league this season the 'Walter argument' has somehow been 'won' by the Smithites, when in fact the same problems remain. We're still getting dominated by pisspoor sides, we're still seeing dodgy team selection, in fact it's gone tits up for us on so many occasions this season that ultimately we were helped over the line by a Celtic side well past its sell-by date. That should in no way take anything away from our achievement in winning the title, but most neutral observers would admit it was a factor. Walter has achieved his mission domestically this season, to bring the championship back home. But does that necessarily make him the man to take us forward? We've won the league, the natural next step is to retain it while trying to make some sort of progress in Europe. Walter's earned the chance to have a bash at the Champions League by getting us there this season, but for all that people say he's a different manager to 1990s Walter, I can't say the prospect of him leading us out in the Champions League makes my mouth water. So while I can't argue with the fact he's earned another year (even if I'd rather see a fresh dugout), he is patently not the man to take us forward. Too many Rangers fans live in the short term and accept a club run so badly it will damage us in the future so long as we get trophies now. What better example of Rangers fans' short-termism than the two polls on this very website about whether we wanted Walter to stay or go. The first was conducted during the season before any of the big prizes had been handed out. Gersnet wanted Walter out. The second was taken in the aftermath of Tannadice euphoria. Unsurprisingly a slightly different result. The euphoria will disappear soon enough. There's a long summer ahead for us and it'll be interesting to see how Walter uses his wheeling and dealing to take this team to the next stage. We have the makings of a team for the next three or so years, captained by the club's best player, Kevin Thomson. I just hope Walter has some sort of plan so we can once more become the convincing team we were not so long ago, and not just for a one-off last day title triumph. Sadly I'm not convinced we'll get that sort of stability until we have a custodian who isn't (supposedly) trying to sell the club. But that's perhaps an argument for another thread. Incidentally what has impressed me more than anything football-wise about Walter this season has been his actions off the field. Boydgate, Boozegate, Divegate, 'We Deserve Better', Boyd's sulk, all dealt with in a manner only Smith could. Finally speaking out about corrupt officials will also have won over some fans I'm sure.

Falkirk were a striker away from winning the cup yesterday (and finishing higher up the league). And I'm not talking about an expensive, top-of-the-range striker - someone like Clarkson, Kyle or John Sutton.

Roy Aitken / Peter Grunt 'dream team' sacked by Christmas

Ah but, but, you need millions and millions to play good football. That is of course nonsense, but it's a line that gets trotted out time and time again.

I'm hoping after the eighth tin McCulloch will have played like Baxter v England in 67....

Incredible isn't it? For goalkeepers and centre-halfs, from Meiklejohn and Young up to those of the past decade, we've been unsurpassed in Scotland for a hundred years. You not going to the game S_A?

They're both up there with the best central defenders we've ever had IMHO. My old man thinks Cuellar's the best we've had "for 50 years", while I find it almost impossible to think of a negative when it comes to Bougy. Our scouting network has come in for a bit of criticism in recent years, but somebody in Ibrox sure as hell knows how to spot a defender. When we had Boumsong I thought he was irreplacable, but Cuellar and Bougy are both better IMO. For the record, in my time watching the Gers I would say Gough has been our best.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes..............GGGGOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!!

fpmsl .

Give her one. I'd still make kick-off

on the value of this season's championship. With a sly dig at the mope's bigotry into the bargain... ----------------------------------------------------------- 'Winner takes it all' has never been truer after Rangers stagger past Celtic in SPL title race By Roddy Forsyth Two old geezers are shown the brochure of a country club where women of shimmering beauty sit beside the azure pool, sipping Dom Perignon White Gold Jeroboam champagne and waiting for the guests who will accompany them through this garden of delights. The geriatric pair salivate at the thought of a fling in such seductive company and are handed a free pass ââ?¬â?? trouble is, only one gets to walk into the party, while the other has to make it past the bouncers. That's how the Scottish title race looked this season as Celtic and Rangers stumbled and wheezed their way towards the garden of earthly delights, otherwise known as automatic entry to the group stage of the Champions League. It may be that Rangers suffer a seizure when the frolics begin in September, but they have a long summer of fragrant dreams to sustain them until then. By contrast, Celtic fans are only beginning to realise how damaging the loss of their championship crown may prove to be. The austerity regime in force at Celtic Park has preserved the club in good shape to weather the financial turbulence that still lies ahead ââ?¬â?? no mean accomplishment ââ?¬â?? but only by hacking at salary levels until they fell below Championship wage rates. Gordon Strachan shopped in dime stores while ââ?¬â?? for a spell, at any rate ââ?¬â?? preserving the accoutrements of grandeur at a club which assiduously feeds its own mythology. Many among the support and a few within the media have expressed a delight bordering on the vindictive at Strachan's departure and although he was the architect of some of the aggro that was so freely directed at him, his detractors might like to answer this question ââ?¬â?? when will a Scottish team next achieve successive qualifications for the knockout stage of the Champions League? Now the most pressing question for Celtic's directors is how to square the circle of their own logic. Before Strachan, the club paid top dollar to attract good players whose careers had stalled but who had retained the hunger for success at a decent level. Now the staggering wealth of the Premier League in England has distorted the market so that there is a category of accomplished players willing to abide existence in mid-table or below, without any prospect of achieving honours because the financial rewards for simply being there outweigh having to explain to the grandchildren why there are no medals to show for a career in football. Possible canonisation at Parkhead versus no need ever to work again ââ?¬â?? where's the contest? So the template is of a manager on the launch pad or early stages of a soaring career, preferably a proto-Fergie with an unerring eye for emergent talent that can be sold at a healthy profit. Oh ââ?¬â?? and the new man should, if possible, be Celtic-minded, whatever that faintly sinister term means exactly. Owen Coyle seemed to fit that description more than anybody else. In England, the notion that he would consider forgoing the Premier League to move to Celtic has been regarded by many as evidence of a possibly unhinged mind. More sober commentators have observed that Burnley are very likely to be relegated within a season and that at Celtic, Coyle would finish either first or second in his debut campaign, with a guarantee of European football of some sort thereafter. On the other hand, you could look at both prospects as contrasting suicide missions ââ?¬â?? Burnley might be in free fall by December, but whoever takes on Celtic has to produce four big European performances before the end of August, or risk being damned from the start like Strachan. Meanwhile, by virtue of staggering up to the VIP entrance of the Champions League a couple of paces ahead of their perennial rivals, Rangers can conjure heady visions for the next three months. It won't last, of course, but, when that sober thought intrudes, the Ibrox contingent need only look to Parkhead ââ?¬â?? and pass the bubbly. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/scottishpremier/celtic/5402885/Winner-takes-it-all-has-never-been-truer-after-Rangers-stagger-past-Celtic-in-SPL-title-race.html

The way he deals with tims on his website is top drawer.

Since my last article, I have found it difficult to find the time to pen another as I have been spending virtually every week in Scotland. As well as two trips to Hibs, one to Falkirk and the final day party at Tannadice, I also managed to go to the CIS Cup Final and the final Old Firm match of the season at Ibrox. My wife does not understand why I keep travelling 400 miles to watch Rangers when we have Setanta in our house. Will someone explain to her please?! At the end of this article, you will see the latest letters sparked by the ââ?¬Å?Laffertyââ?¬Â incident. I was appalled by it and he will get his punishment. More importantly though, he will learn from his stupidity. His performance at DU showed maturity and he will get over it, although some will never let him forget. He proved his actions are louder than words, which is something that Georgie Boy may also learn from. He should have done his talking on the pitch, not off it. Thankfully he didnââ?¬â?¢t as Rangers may not have won the title without his motivation. Having got into the habit of watching Rangers live this season despite my media work, I am eagerly looking forward to my first trip abroad next season. I will choose my travelling partners very carefully though!! In drinking terms, I am very much a lightweight when compared you lot - women included. You certainly know how to party. I have recently enjoyed speaking at the Supporters Trust Dinner and also at the Wee Rangers Club. I have met so many great people. However, even I was not ready for what happened when I accepted Stewartââ?¬â?¢s kind invitation to travel to Dundee with the Paisley boys and girls. The last time I saw so much alcohol in one place I was in a French Hypermarket!! 10am, swigging wine and neat vodka from the bottle and that was only the girls!!! After 25 years of reffing and four years of sitting in press boxes, it has been great to get back on the terraces with the lads and enjoy the craic and the ââ?¬Å?oddââ?¬Â beer. Next season, I intend to try and write more for Rangers media and, as usual, give my version on things. I donââ?¬â?¢t look for agreement but that wonââ?¬â?¢t stop me from having an opinion. I owe a massive thank you to far too many people to mention who have helped me get gigs and match tickets, and who have provided me with true friendship as part of the Rangers family. However, special mention must go to Scott Greig and the boys from Fife, and Scott McMillan in Glasgow. ââ?¬Å?One in a Rowââ?¬Â was very sweet, especially for someone who had watched Boroââ?¬â?¢s relegation, Hartlepoolââ?¬â?¢s slide down the table and Darlington slip into administration. I visited new grounds, met new people and all had a warmth that was very special. Thanks for the memories and hereââ?¬â?¢s to the Emirates in August. You will see that via the Rangers media website and also my own website, you can order a copy of my autobiography. Perhaps it is an ideal gift for Fatherââ?¬â?¢s Day!!! If you order via Rangersmedia, I will make a contribution from the profits to them. I am currently receiving a lot of enquiries to speak at Rangers functions. If you are interested, contact me via my website. Enjoy your football and hereââ?¬â?¢s to ââ?¬Å?The Champions Leagueââ?¬Â. Best Wishes Jeff Winter

In all seriousness, the earls must be the only fans in world football who would take victory by default.

Hmmm, Celtic-minded BBC or Sky?

Lanky haired greasy mink, English, scored against us in the 1993 SC Final when we beat them 2-1 for the Treble.

That tbc's a canny player right enough.

Walter Smith returning to Rangers saw the anti-Rangers agenda at its most poisonous and blatant. I do believe the BBC website called the move a "defection". Now correct me if I'm wrong, but defection means you are going across to the enemy. Well, that couldn't be any more black and white. Then there's the "traitor" jibes he still has to endure, jibes which have almost the exact same undertones. While I was against Walter's return, it was the biggest Get It Round You to the real bigots in Scottish football.

Feel free to compare Walter's experience pre 1991 with Ally's pre 2009.