Rousseau

Jean-Luc says the process is underway.

That was only one instance of 3 or 4 examples covered on that episode of MNF. The main issue was So'ton just didn't have the quality - proven by the fact that the next manager, Juric, who was much more pragmatic, had an even worse record. I think you're getting too hung up on 'inflexibility.' I mentioned how he changed set-up depending on the opposition from that same MNF episode. He has also adapted to the players at his disposal at MK Dons and Swansea. He has a philosophy (possession-based) that will remain the same, but that's the same for every manager nowadays. A truly flexible manager doesn't really exist anymore, as they just don't match up to those teams that specialise - outwith Ancelotti, and even he has been trounced by teams with well-oiled philosophies, both in the past and recently, which is why he'll be leaving Madrid this summer (it looks like they will be going with Alonso, someone who does have a recognisable philosophy). My main concern would be that the fans may find his style boring.

I know most find it difficult to get past his time as a player for us, but surely, out of the names being discussed most recently - outwith Marco Rose - Martin is the best candidate?

Xabi Alonso has announced he's leaving Leverkusen. COINCIDENCE?! Yep.

Anyone but Sheffield Utd, please.

Rangers 1 - 0 Aberdeen FGS Dessers

Rangers vs Aberdeen

It looks like they start roughly 40-50% of the time. Watson has played 2,284 minutes. Wales has played 1.561 minutes.

Aye - let me drop everything and get right on that...

He wasn't included in the last update in March, either. Weird.

Wales has made 32 apps, Watson has made 39 apps. They are 19 and 20-years-old.

Ben Davies – Defender – Birmingham City Ben was absent for Birmingham as they rounded off a remarkable campaign with a 2-1 win over Cambridge United. The 29-year-old defender has been an ever-present for the Blues this campaign, helping the club record a memorable campaign in their promotion back to the second tier. Apps: 44 Kieran Dowell – Midfielder – Birmingham City Kieran, meanwhile, was a half-time substitute as Birmingham netted late in the final day triumph. The midfielder certainly made a strong impression after making the loan switch to the EFL League One outfit and was a creative force in midfield. Apps: 23 Goals: 5 Assists: 3 Jose Cifuentes – Midfielder – Aris Thessaloniki Jose was a second half substitute as Aris played out a 1-1 draw with OFI Crete. The midfielder has featured in each of Aris’ five fixtures in the Super League fifth-place play-off as they look to end the season on a high note. Apps: 31 Goals: 1 Assists: 3 Robbie Fraser – Defender – Livingston Robbie started and played the full 90 minutes as Livi’s title bid in the Scottish Championship came to an end. Falkirk’s victory over Hamilton Academical rendered the Lions’ defeat to Partick Thistle on Friday evening immaterial, with Robbie and his teammates now shifting their attention to the play-offs where they will face the winners of Ayr United’s clash against the Jags. Apps: 19 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Cole McKinnon – Midfielder – Ayr United Cole started but was forced off inside half an hour as Ayr United edged Airdrieonians in their final outing of the league campaign. The Honest Men had already secured their play-off berth and will square off in the first leg against Partick Thistle at Firhill this evening. Apps: 14 Assists: 1 Lewis Budinauckas – Goalkeeper – Partick Thistle Lewis was an unused substitute as Partick Thistle sealed their place in the play-offs with an impressive 1-0 away win over Livingston. The Jags are no strangers to the play-offs and will hope their experience in the format can help fulfil their ambition of promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Apps: 8 Archie Stevens – Attacker – Dunfermline Athletic Archie was absent as Dunfermline were condemned to a 2-0 defeat away to Greenock Morton on Friday evening. The 19-year-old featured prominently for the Pars in the second half of the campaign as they preserved their place in the Scottish Championship. Apps: 11 Adam Devine – Defender – Queen’s Park Adam was named in the starting XI for the Spiders in their defeat at the hands of Raith Rovers. The full-back was withdrawn at the half-time interval as Raith turned the screw in the second period to prevail in emphatic fashion. Apps: 13 Goals: 1 Leon King – Defender – Queen’s Park Likewise, Leon started in midfield for the Spiders in their final evening defeat at Hampden. The 21-year-old has featured in a number of positions for Queen’s Park in a productive loan spell in the second half of the season. Apps: 9 Kieran Wright – Goalkeeper – Airdrieonians Kieran was among the substitutes for Airdrieonians in their defeat to Ayr United at home. Rhys McCabe’s side will hope that their improved form since the turn of the year will make the difference in the relegation play-offs as they look to secure their Scottish Championship status. Apps: 24 Josh Gentles – Forward – Alloa Athletic Josh started for Alloa as they suffered final day heartbreak in a 2-1 defeat to Kelty Hearts which ended their hopes of finishing in the play-offs. The young forward made a strong impression for the League One outfit and chipped in with several goals and assists in an attacking role. Apps: 14 Goals: 3 Assists: 3 Blaine McClure – Midfielder – Kelty Hearts Blaine, meanwhile, was a second-half substitute for Kelty as they ended the campaign on a positive note. The 18-year-old midfielder has produced several impressive performances for the League One side in what has been a valuable first loan spell in senior football. Apps: 13 Kristian Webster – Defender – Dumbarton Kristian was in from the off for Dumbarton as they tasted defeat to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old defender has featured at both right full-back and the heart of defence for the Sons who were condemned to relegation to League Two. Apps: 16 Assists: 1 Goals: 1 Jack Harkness – Defender – Stirling Albion Injury curtailed Jack’s involvement in Stirling Albion’s goalless draw with Forfar Athletic. The Binos were unable to muster the points required to secure a play-off berth, with Jack featuring prominently in an impressive individual campaign. Apps: 28 Goals: 2 Assists: 3 Leyton Grant – Defender – Stirling Albion Leyton was also absent for the Binos in their final day draw with Forfar. It was the young defender’s first loan spell in senior football and he caught the eye with his performances as part of a back three in League Two. Apps: 14 https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/latest-rangers-loan-review-2025-05-06/46oPF7W37LgH24YlA314rz

Bobby Wales has been snapped up by Swansea.

The Scottish Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award nominees have been revealed. Celtic duo Callum McGregor and Daizen Maeda are up for the accolade, alongside Nectar Triantis of Hibs and Dundee's Simon Murray. For the 2024/25 young player award, James Wilson, Lennon Miller, Bobby Wales and David Watson have all been nominated.

Does he play a back-three or back-four?

Danny Rohl and Ralph Hassenhutl have made a jump recently.

No worries. 'Paste as plain text' usually works for me.

I think a fair few were disrespectful of Inter coming into this tie.

Bloom believes Hearts can "disrupt Scottish football."

'It is understood that the appointment will be a manager with no previous involvement with Rangers. The new era will be a new beginning.' https://www.rangersreview.co.uk/opinion/25130738.chris-jack-outlines-big-questions-facing-rangers-boss-search/

I blame social media...

Maybe take this to the Lounge.

When can we expect the minutes?