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The only thing that's bothering me about the Naismith thing is that it seems as if Pedro has done a U-turn. By all accounts it was a no earlier in the window and now after the Euro exit it's back on. Seems a bit amateur which is worrying. Though it's all hearsay as we may not be back in for him now and it might not have been a no earlier in the window.

I'd be gutted if we sold Wes, though I wouldn't be surprised at all. We should get him on a long term contract imo as it's likely he too will improve with better defenders around him

The Naismith thing is a no brainer for me. Guys like Griffiths couldn't cut it down south whereas only a few seasons ago before Everton got their cash injection he was one of their better players and at one point he was highlighted as the player that made them tic. So get him signed pronto. Same with Dorrans, they should stroll it up here

As ever, it is all about opinions.

 

I have liked what I have seen of the young lad from day one, so will look forward to a fresh, fit, & fruitful season ahead.

 

But what ho, don't let me keep you from wallowing in your well ..............

I think he could well be our player of the season this year. He was brilliant for England last summer. Hopefully he stays injury free

I'm surprised the board have done business with Forrest. Surely other teams would've been interested in him. I'm hugely disappointed he's going though I get that if he doesn't want to be here we are better rid of him. I just wouldn't have sold him for 750K with two months of the window left and certainly not to Forrest

No they wouldn't. Who would Celtic sell him to for more? I'm sure if another club was interested, he'd be gone. He is a talented player, but hard work beats talent, unless talent works hard. He doesn't, and that's why he's ineffective despite his undoubted talent.

In one of the above comments it's quoted that Celtic are rumored to be getting 10 million for a player Celtic fans didn't particularly like a year ago in the last year of his contract. Is he 8-10 times the player of McKay? I'd rather we run down his contract for that money and lost him for nothing than sell him for 750K

Can't believe we are letting a player of Barrie McKays potential leave for 750K. As much as McKay is hit or miss lately, there's an excellent player there and that figure is embarrassing for Rangers. If that was Celtic then they'd get +5 million for him. Infuriating

Does anyone else agree that sometimes we give the two DM's the ball a little early. Cardoso looks oh so comfortable with the ball at his feet, I'd be more than happy for him to carry the ball towards the half way line. I like that Jack was always wanting the ball but he's coming back to the edge of his own box and carrying it when the central defenders could pretty much do the same thing. The passing is all well and good but if gaps open up we have to look to step in and exploit them.

It seems as if we were building our team around Niko. This will only work if we can get him to a fitness level that he can last closer to 90 mins. Hopefully that'll come. He also suffers from the fact he makes clever passes that some of our boys aren't capable of reading. Mainly Waggy. Sometimes last night it looked like he had the dressing gown on when he was playing, with some excellent range of passes in there.

Some stages of the game felt like a pre season friendly and the game fizzled out after 60\70 mins.

My cousin is an agent and through him I got talking to McKays agent towards the end of last season. He was all set to sign an extension and both parties weren't far away when the Warburton drama landed. Rangers went from being in regular contact trying to get the contract signed to no contact whatsoever with McKay. Not even a lets put this on hold til we get the new manager in. They went from just about getting the boy to sign on to absolutely nothing which put their noses out of joint. They were even happy to stay knowing that Barrie could get more elsewhere but perhaps Rangers amateur treatment of him has changed his mind.

Personally I think the boy could go anywhere he wants to go, he has so much ability and in glimpses last season demonstrated what hes capable of. I mind a touch out on the left wing that I thought, I doubt theres many EPL players could've done that. I hope it gets resolved and he stays but Pedro seems pretty set in his ways

That doesn't fill me with much excitement at all. Campbell hasn't done anything of note in recent years

He strolled the game as well. So dominant in the air and bullied a few of their strikers at times

Garner had plenty of opportunity to add bite to our attack and didn't. He's not strong enough to be a target man, and he's not quick enough to run the channels. Based on that, I have no idea where he could add value to a fast counter attacking team. I wish him the best, but I will be not be sad to see him go.

Garner being good in the air is a total myth. Couple of games he won his fair share, more often than not though he never. He's defo not a target man. Decent in the air for his height is the best label for him. I wish him well but he's no great loss for us

Picture of him with his gut out in training tells us all we need to know. We need to stop bringing in guys like Hf, MOH and Templeton who don't have the mentality or desire to play at a big club

Morelos taking in Ibrox

 

He looks a stalky wee guy for only 20. Don't think we have too much worry about him being lightweight. Some squad size we have right now, hopefully get RK, MOH and HF off the books as surely surplus to requirements. Gonna be a good week I reckon

Dorrans would be a fantastic addition. Rangers boy as well. He'll be the signing of the season for me. Steve Davis type

It's been the most interesting transfer window since Advocaats first window. I've been very impressed with the guys we've brought in, taking advantage of cheaper foreign markets while looking at guys here to add to it.

Who knows what formation we will end up playing, looks like a 4-5-4 to me.

As for Windass I'd imagine he's on low wages, id send him out on loan to another SPL team for a year and see how he gets on and look at it next year.

Loic Remy doing the rounds on Twitter

Even from a youth players point of view, how invaluable is this going to be for guys like Aidan Wilson and David Bates to have this guy in the squad, they will learn a lot from someone like him.

Imagine going from looking at Kiernan and thinking right that's the standard ive got to reach to get in the first team and all of a sudden youre training with a European Championship winner. Ah right, that's the standard then! These boys will surely benefit hugely from this deal

Imagine what it's going to do for guys like Wilson and Bates learning from this maniac. I hope he becomes our new club captain!

There's a few things that cause concern about Alves - his age, lack of rest before the new season, his availability for our EL qualifiers...

He won the Euros 12 months ago. He's still an international for the Portuguese national team. He can miss a few weeks pre season. I'll take him all day long. From signing guys from league 1 to signing Euro Championship winners. No brainer

I hope the SPFL have factored in ra Sellik's post-season tour of Japan?

 

We are moving into the tenth year of Peter's pledge; surely, he intends to fulfill this close season?

 

I am beginning to suspect Peter tells porkies! How's that pledge to find the culprit that hit Fernando Ricksen with a lighter going?

I actually know the wee pleb that did that! It was a guy I went to uni withs brother

Tavernier's principal problem is concentration, attention span if you like.

I don't know how/if you can coach improvement in that facet of his game.

How many of our squad can you attach that label. So many goals conceded from basic lapses in concentration

I'd like to see him in the defensive MF role

Couldn't think of anything worse. His positional sense is the worst part of his game. He can't really tackle or head the ball. Right wing back is his only position if we can get DM's that spot the space he leaves behind when he gets forward

John is a fantastic guy who's helped me out a couple of times. Good rangers man. Hope he enjoys returning to his season ticket knowing he done his bit

Naismith is better than anything we have. He was one of Evertons key players 2 seasons ago. We haven't had someone of his quality for 5 years so if he wants to come back then I don't think we are in a position to say no

I think the problem was No Surrender was started by one half of the stadium and Follow follow the other. Where I was sitting there were people singing different songs only a few seats apart. Someone should get the Union bears to sing songs the full stadium can get behind, they get on my wick