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Jeez Ally, practically telling the players who will come in they are not good enough for their current club?!!

Gone for Andrew Little. The others were established SPL players and were always going to do well this season. Little was a fringe player 12 months ago and went on to bang in 25 goals and cement a place in the first XI.

Agree and it less risk than buying up current SPL players who wont be any use for when we are back in the top flight.

He's the new Kenny Deuchar

Johnstone over Hateley? That would be one for the older bears to answer....Id have thought Hateley was a shoe-in considering Ally got his best goal scoring season and golden boot playing next to him.

Wasnt the Lovenkrands cup final 11 years ago yesterday?

http://www.gersnetonline.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?55835-Happy-40th-Craig

I wouldnt go that far. A 'not welcome back to Ibrox' letter would be sufficient.

It would be good if a supporters fan group could come with a statement supporting the views of what most have said on here.

You were signing it over for the CLUB not just this 'man'. Once again we apologise that the CEO didnt come knocking on your important door. Do one Naismith. Of all the players that left he makes my blood boil the most.

A lot to pick out the article but this stood out. Frustrated yet it was 2 of the SPL clubs who stopped the proposal that was on the table. And playing Rangers 4 times in 1 season will give them more wealth than any TV deal. This could get really messy. Will be interesting to see what happens with Hearts once the season is over.

Best entertainment all season. Hull leading 2-1 get a pen, fans run on pitch thinking its final whistle, penalty missed, cardiff go up the park and get a pen and score to make it 2-2. FInal whistle goes, Watford drawing 1-1 with Leeds had a delay due to injury and they have 15 mins t get a goal, but a goal keeping error means Leeds go 2-1 up. Leicester the outsiders win 3-2 at Forest and Bolton draw 2-2 with Blackpool putting Leicester in the play offs. Peterborough were 2-1 up at Palace and lost 2 late goals to get relegated as Barnsley drew with Huddersfield. Wonder if Alex Ferguson will give new signing Zaha a rollicking for assisting his son going down. Glad Peterborough went down though. Wolves also relegated. What a league!

Amazing stuff. Leceister currently in play off spot after going down 1-0 at Forest they lead 2-1. Bolton were losing 2-0 at home to Blackpool but scored 2 in first half stoppage time. 2-2 at HT. The relegation spot has changed 4 times. Started with Barnsley, then went to Peterboro, then Huddersfield and now Peterboro again.

Play off spot changing. Started off with Bolton, now its Forest but a Leicester goal as it stands sends them in. Brilliant entertainment. Take note SPL.

I dont think we need much for next season, certainly not near 10 million worth. We need the keeper situation sorted whether Bell starts and / or Alexander stays. We need a centre half, ideally Bocanegra. A centre midfielder is needed unless Hutton, Black and Shiels start to play to a higher level. The striker Clark upfront will be a decent signing for this level, throw in Novo and we have a good enough squad to get through the season. The youngster will all be a year older and more experienced and we have 3 or 4 potentially good ones. Id much rather spend low and wisely and keep funds for when we REALLY need it back in the top flight so we dont struggle there.

Cracking end again to the most competitive league in the world. Promotion - Hull and Watford can still get the auto place with Cardiff. Play offs - 1 from Hull and Watford are joined by Brighton. 2 from Palace, Bolton, Forest and Leicester will also go in. Relegation - Hudderfield, Millwall, Sheff Wed, Peterborough, Barnsley and Wolves all fighting to stay up. Wolves need a miracle but the rest all have it in their own hands. About to watch Hull v Cardiff, it could be draw which would open the door for Watford if they beat Leeds. Hope Hull do win though.

I said a few weeks ago I think the real agenda is an SPL 2 and to get the majority of teams swung over to the SPL. They want a takeover not a merger. This is their last throw of the dice. Dirty tricks!! So much for sharing the wealth, they could ruin a few clubs in Div2. But as so many have said, its the same people running it and without Rangers there is no financial gain. Does this solve Hearts issues all of a sudden? I dont think so. They can attempt it if they so long as we avoid them. This keeps Doncaster in the job longer. We shouldnt be going near anything he has his hands in. Longmuir has to start getting tougher, he should have got his finger out 9 months ago! Id rather stay in a 2 division SFL than join SPL2.

This has snuck under the radar a bit! Out of all the threads in Rangers chat that should be in this room, this one should probably be in Rangers chat. Like Craig says, questions have to be asked and answered on this! We're being used here.

If I was a professional or international player and I hadnt made the team of the year in my position id be a little embarrassed. The 4 Gers plays have been our better 4 players for sure.

There would be ways around that IMO.

But if we get them in on a free on he same wages as we'd be paying experienced SPL players it seems a good move to get up the leagues. The last thing I want is more Ian Blacks and Dean Shiels who havent performed at this level. In saying that Novo is the only one id take for sure.

Now Nicky Clark is a player we should be going for and is more appealing than some SPL players. 37 goals at this level is what we need. Put him upfront with Little and he'd get the same again next season.

Stevie Smith? Feck me I forgot he even played for us. He wouldnt get near left back with Wallace currently there so no thanks. Boyd - No thanks. Enough said about him. Miller - Jury is out, I think he could do a job for us though. Novo - Hand down yes.

Another who has realised they made a mistake. McGregor was probably trying to get one over Whyte by leaving but he didnt realise he was penalising the club and the fans.

As Craig mentioned the performances this season deteriorared a lot when it should have been the other way. I could have accepted a woeful start as we only had 6 players and no pre-season, but as the season went on we should have gelled and improved. The other concern I have is the players we are being linked with. SPL players on 3-4 years deals means when we get back up to the SPL we'll be left with a squad which will be average in the SPL. Its not too late to start build for the future in Div 2. We need experienced players like Novo and Miller to mix with what we currently have (McCulloch, Wallace) and keep bringing the youngsters along. That will get us up the leagues at low cost and when we are top of Div 1 - bang - we can then spend the transfer budget on decent quality. They will replace the ageing experienced ones who will be getting on and deals expiring. Another thing is I dont see the players technical ability improving. There is some talent in the squad and the aim should be to improve them. That means better coaching staff. Ive said it 100 times, the thing that could be hampering Ally being a good manager is his backroom staff.