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From Daily Record Rangers guaranteed spot for 'biggest club prize pot in history' as Ibrox side to join Galacticos in FIFA Club World Cup The Light Blues are set to benefit from major changes to how the FIFA Club World Cup operates. Rangers are one of eight sides currently occupying a guaranteed FIFA Club World Cup spot – and it comes with major European incentives. The game's governing body will kick off the revamped tournament in 2025, which will run every four years with 32 teams. Twelve of those sides will be made up from UEFA, including the Champions League winners between 2020-21 and 2023-24 - meaning Chelsea, Real Madrid and the winners of this year's final would go in automatically - and eight other teams 'determined by a club ranking based on the same four-year period’. FIFA chiefs have ruled though 'that only one slot per nation can come from the coefficient table for the tournament' to ensure greater representation. According to The Sun, it is why Liverpool and Man United are so keen for the Citizens to win Saturday's UCL final with Inter, as it 'would open up the slot for the two to fight over,' with Jurgen Klopp's men in the driving seat. The report goes on to claim that the other teams currently in position for Club World Cup spots are 'Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Roma, Villarreal, PSG, Benfica, Ajax and Rangers’. Barcelona, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are among those out in the cold. It is also claimed the new competition 'will have the biggest club prize pot in the history of the game.' Scotland as a nation are currently ninth in the coefficient chart with a score of 36.400. In the outlined UEFA timeline between 2021 and 2024, Rangers have currently amassed a score of 38.000. But there are teams close behind them, Belgium's Club Brugge on 35.000 and Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk on 31.000 Dinamo Zagreb of Croatia meanwhile are on 33.000. So Rangers have to improve on their 4.000 total from making the Champions League group stage in order to give themselves the best chance of remaining in elite company, with their 2022 run to the Europa League final seeing them claim 19.000. FIFA state 'a cap of two clubs per country will be applied to the access list with an exception in cases where more than two clubs from the same country win the confederation’s premier club competition over the four-year period’.

I believe that Robert Marshall is advising SA on this. Robert is of the mind that more pubs in area means more clientele.

BBC website Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara is a target for Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas. (Daily Mail) Former player and coach Kevin Thomson says he has spoken to Rangers' new CEO James Bisgrove and manager Michael Beale over a potential return to Ibrox. (Daily Record) Thomson has also opened up on his relationship with former Hibernian manager John Collins. (Daily Record) Midfielder Jose Cifuentes has dropped another hint he is poised for a move to Rangers with a social media post suggesting he is heading for Glasgow. (Daily Record)

Borna Barasic in talks with club about new deal, according to Daily Record.

Daily Record Twitter Cyriel Dessers wanted for Rangers transfer but Cremonese play hardball after seven figure bid The striker could be sold by the Italian side after they were relegated to Serie B. Rangers have made their move to sign Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers. The Light Blues have tabled a significant seven figure bid for the Nigerian international. Their opening bid was turned down but Rangers remain in talks to see if a deal can be struck. Cremonese have just been relegated to Serie B but they are determined to try and recoup as much of the £6 million that they paid Genk to sign him last summer. The 28-year-old netted three goals in three games for Genk at the start of the season and that prompted Cremonese to make their move. Dessers netted seven goals for Cremonese as they struggled badly in their one campaign in Serie A. The Belgian-born frontman, like Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes, has been a long-term transfer for Rangers. Michael Beale is pushing to get a deal done as he looks to bring in a replacement for the recently departed Alfredo Morelos. Viktor Gyokeres in Rangers transfer mission impossible as Michael Beale 'admiration' stumped by big bucks hurdle Beale has admitted a lot of his summer funds will need to go on a striker and Dessers is very much on his wanted list. He came through at OH Leuven and Lokeren but it was in Holland where he started to hit the goal trail Dessers has successful spells with NAC Breda, Utrecht and Heracles Almelo - where he finished joint top scorer in the Eredivisie. The experienced forward moved on to Genk in 2020 and last year had a loan at Feyenoord before he returned to Belgium. Dessers was a teammate of Scotland cap Jack Hendry when he was on loan at Cremonese in the first half of the season. Rangers have already confirmed deals for Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling. They are also still working on moves for Jack Butland and Cifuentes. Swansea’s Morgan Whittaker and Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo are two options that Beale is also in talks over.

Been told that Arfield is opening a bar on Copland Road opposite the Louden. Same source as Tillman not signing.

Lifted from BBC website. Finland midfielder Glen Kamara is exploring options away from Rangers and a host of clubs, including Sheffield United, Southampton, Rennes, Nice, Genoa and Frosinone, are interested in the 27-year-old. (TEAMtalk) Rangers have made United States striker Haji Wright their number one target to replace Alfredo Morelos and are working on a £7m deal to sign the 25-year-old currently with Turkish club Antalyaspor. (Football Insider) Rangers manager Michael Beale expects Steven Davis to eventually move into coaching once the Northern Ireland midfielder decides to call time on his career but hopes the 38-year-old will be able to play next season once he recovers from long-term injury. (The National) Ianis Hagi, the Rangers and Romania midfielder who returned to action recently after long-term injury, would be ideally suited to Spanish football, according to his famous former Real Madrid and Barcelona star father, Gheorghe. (The Herald On Sunday)

No idea how accurate this is, if at all.. Football Insider @footyinsider247 · Follow EXCLUSIVE! - Rangers have opened talks to sign Haji Wright after making him their number one striker target. : @FrazFletcher #RangersFC

Swansea City Blocks Morgan Whittaker’s Move to Rangers Amidst Managerial Uncertainty Rangers Newshub 2 hours ago Swansea City has recently halted Morgan Whittaker’s potential transfer to Rangers until they finalize the appointment of a new manager. The current head coach, Russell Martin, is expected to join recently-relegated Southampton. This development puts Rangers in a predicament, relying on the decision of a future manager as they seek to bring Whittaker to their team. Whittaker’s impressive performances on loan at Plymouth Argyle have caught the attention of several clubs, including Rangers. Russell Martin, a former Ibrox centre-half, issued an apology to Rangers fans after the January transfer window. The Swansea boss expressed his strong bond with Morgan Whittaker and acknowledged the messages he received from Rangers fans urging him to let the player go. Martin, who sympathized with their sentiments, explained that the final decision was not within his control. With Russell Martin on the verge of departing Swansea for Southampton, Rangers face uncertainty in their pursuit of Morgan Whittaker. According to Football Scotland, Rangers are willing to submit another bid for the talented left-footed player. However, Swansea has made it clear that they will not entertain offers until they appoint a successor to Martin. This decision is grounded in the belief that the new manager might consider Whittaker an integral part of the team’s future plans. Morgan Whittaker showcased his potential during his loan spell at Plymouth Argyle, where he made a significant impact. In just 19 starts in League One, Whittaker netted nine goals and provided seven assists, contributing to Plymouth’s success as the eventual champions of the third tier. His outstanding performances caught the attention of Michael Beale, the Rangers boss, who identified Whittaker as a top transfer target. However, Beale might face competition from Steven Schumacher, head coach of Plymouth, who has expressed a keen desire to secure Whittaker’s services permanently. Reports suggest that Morgan Whittaker has a strong inclination towards joining Rangers. The club has already bolstered its squad with the signings of Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling this month. Whittaker’s versatility, goal-scoring ability, dribbling skills, and exceptional left foot make him an attractive prospect for the Scottish club. Jobi McAnuff, a former player for Cardiff, Crystal Palace, and Watford, highlights Whittaker’s immense potential and believes that securing him would be a brilliant signing for Rangers. Swansea City’s decision to block Morgan Whittaker’s potential move to Rangers until they appoint a new manager has added a layer of uncertainty to the transfer saga. While Rangers remain eager to acquire Whittaker’s services, they must wait for Swansea’s managerial situation to be resolved. Whittaker’s loan spell at Plymouth Argyle has undoubtedly raised his profile, attracting interest from both Rangers and Plymouth’s head coach, Steven Schumacher. As the transfer drama unfolds, Whittaker’s desire to join Rangers, along with his remarkable abilities, makes him a highly sought-after talent with the potential for a promising career ahead.

Dumbarton agree to ground share with Broomhill, our B team moving to where? https://dumbartonfootballclub.com/ground-sharing-update/

Josh Windass would be some player if he had his fathers heart.

Why are we holding on to an injured Steven Davis whose contract ends in June? He’s 38.5 years now, even with a full recovery it’s very unlikely he would get much game time especially as we are signing more players. Is he destined for a coaching job with us? What happens next month, do we extend his contract?

Malik Tillman is not signing. Got this from a mate in LA, so must be correct.

Sakala again, makes it 0-2, and some don’t think he’s good enough.

Sakala, what a player😉

Sakala another shot nearer the moon than the goal.

St Mirren 0 - 3 Rangers Cantwell

Did not know that, must be my age. Well done Buster.

Team selection was amateurish, no room for sentimentality. Morelos should never have played for us again, guy chucked it a year ago.

Seems the club are having a trial at McGregors benefit game, singing section in Copland. Also whole Broomie has been given to Newcastle fans, what a coincidence.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XoorjZ7iDnqXPyxKURZYm8fyfixzVEyB-D9rT8ThYrQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR1e3Kw789NBT0Ic5DNsbk7YMa6Pri34irfc1xrPGA0Pm0SQkkFxn95661I Meeting Argyle House Boardroom, Ibrox Stadium Wednesday 17th May 2023 Rangers Attendees: James Bisgrove, Stewart Robertson, Greg Marshall RSA Attendees: John McEwan, James Minelly, Brian Taylor and Allan McEwan Exec Update Update on the recent changes at Exec Level, some have still to be formally confirmed and that will be resolved in the coming days with Stewart to continue in his role until end July New CEO top priorities, most of the items he covered were also included in his now broadcast RTV interview. New signings the top priority, plans coming along well, continued push on revenues and investments on and off the park, confirmed plans around disabled access now submitted, various stadium works Fan Engagement is a priority and an important part of strategy and clear communication, different layers of fan engagement would be put in place, direct CEO sessions at Edmiston House on a quarterly basis, potential fan advisory board, continuing direct engagement with the various groups RSA Update An update on the recent RSA, Open Event at the Village Hotel including feedback from those who attended, we also updated our interactions with other fan groups and reiterated we are an independent organisation with clear objectives to benefit our member clubs Communication, we touched the importance of clear messaging from the club ongoing and that the RSA would help whenever appropriate The RSA presented a summary underlying importance of supporter clubs and the value they bring to the table, this was not discussed in full, we urged the RFC management team to review, and we would follow up at our next meeting Away Games The RSA again raised the issue of the original RSA 30% allocation for away tickets from Rangers, we made the case strongly for a review and that we would continue to campaign on this matter on behalf of our member clubs · A request was made to Rangers to actively contact other clubs at the start of the season requesting increased allocation, Rangers advised that talks with other clubs do occur and assured that they will continue to ask for more tickets for our fans · It was acknowledged that RFC were looking at the ticket situation for old firm games, including the return of away fans from next season · Travel Security and Stadium access, various items discussed about Easter Road, Tynecastle, they thanked the RSA for the submission about our next game against Hibs and more updated info to follow ahead of the game · Police Scotland have also committed to looking at alternative exit routes from Aberdeen for next season, no guarantee but everyone looking to avoid a repeat of this season’s issues Season Tickets · RSA raised the issue around the new rule with a welfare call placed after 4 consecutive games missed by season ticket holders, the RSA would like to understand in more detail how this will work. The problem of non-attendance has been high this season, examples provided including a large number against Aberdeen · RFC highlighted the benefit of seat sub and if posted early >95% success rate of selling on and Mygers points allocated, and you get following year season ticket discount. RFC will do more on promoting seat sub, although this is only an option for league games currently · The club acknowledges the challenges faced by supporters financially and will factor that into ticket pricing. Ticket Prices for Allan McGregor testimonial will be set by the testimonial committee · The new ticketing system remains on schedule to launch at some point during season 2023/24 MyGers · Lengthy discussion around this topic, from the results of our survey, the meeting held with Rangers and feedback at our Open Event · RFC indicated they would welcome further detailed proposals from the RSA, with suggested improvements to the membership scheme. MyGers now has 53,000 members and this is expected to grow into the new season and beyond · The RSA again stated that we accept the value of a membership scheme, but remain unconvinced about the value of linking match tickets to MYGERS and the impact of our member clubs · RFC will be holding interviews with focus on MYGERS with Q & A type approach with fan media · Changes to Mygers next season, the Higher Category status for games such as Aberdeen Celtic Hearts and Hibs will return, resulting in supporters not being disadvantaged for higher category games by receiving tickets for lower category matches · For domestic games 60% of people on Silver did not take up their ticket, a 5 point MYGERS penalty for doing this will be introduced to discourage people signing up for games and then not taking tickets up · For European away games if Gold sells out you will get 5 points, if Silver sells out you will get 10 points and Bronze sells out you will get 15 points General Items · Destination Travel are the first team travel partner. They could possibly lay on aircraft for fan travel to locations that are difficult to reach if necessary. The key decision to travel or not would be communicated extremely early to supporters and the cost of the package would be a factor in determining if any flight should run · Work around the stadium would continue over the summer, new Wi-fi due to be installed with speeds far in excess of what is currently available · Rangers have worked with Northern Irish supporters’ coaches and Police Scotland to offer NI buses access to the first spots in Helen Street to allow a quick exit post-match. The club acknowledges the challenges they supporters have faced with ferry travel being challenging and endeavour to assist where possible · Sports Bar awaiting planning permission · Next meeting would be scheduled for the start of the season, although the offer was made by RFC incoming CEO that he could be contacted directly on any specific issues

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❗️ Rangers are still in the race for Luis Palma. NO official bid yet but talks with ARIS are in progress. Kind reminder: Greek club want €5m. for Palma 🔵