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You mean he is a Blackpool light.

Nos Studio voetbal. On going problem since Robin returned for training injured. Bayern are looking for 3.5mill euro's compensation. Goudswaard says robin was fit when he left the WC and Muller-Wohlfahrt says the injury was aggravated during the WC. The German doctor said he asked the Dutch FA to check on Bayern players but his request was rejected. If Waterreus is right then it would seem the two doctors have been at loggerheads since Goudswaard's Rangers days. It doesn't mean a lot for Rangers but i just found it interesting we were mentioned in the discussion.

Since Arjan Robin supposedly returned injured from the WC there is a conflict between Bayern and the Dutch FA. This week Mark van Bummel returned supposedly injured. Bayern are trying to get the Dutch FA to pay compensation for the players injuries. Ronald Waterruis said on Dutch TV that most of the problem was caused when Dr Goudswaard. the Dutch doctor who was Rangers doctor for a while disliked the German Rangers players and Rangers players in general going to Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt for treatment. He thought of the German doctor as a kwak. seemingly since that time the two doctors have never seen eye to eye. Muller-Wohlfahr wants to check up on Bayern players during international training but the KNVB are refusing him permission.

I thought that as well but didn't say it. The guy was a great football player but deserves no positives otherwise

A bit late i know but have you all got your predictions on.

4-1 Lafferty 2 Miller Naismith

I am not holding my breath yet.

, McCoist: I'm ready for Rangers job but Walter Smith's enjoying life so much I could be waiting a while yet Oct 15 2010 By Hugh Keevins ALLY McCOIST should be ticking off the games on the fixture list with the excited air of a man about to be involved in a historic change of power at Rangers. But the Ibrox icon has admitted he's too busy watching another club legend enjoying himself to admit that the heir will eventually stop being spare and assume control at the end of the season. Walter Smith is about to face three games in eight days which could have a rocket-fuelled effect on what's supposed to be his farewell to the manager's office. The man who steadied the ship when it threatened to capsize during a time of upheaval has done such a good job his team face up to Motherwell, Valencia and Celtic with a so far flawless SPL record and remain unbeaten in the Champions League too. Whether it's a man savouring his last days of high office or the ageless exuberance of someone who has always enjoyed his work, Smith looks to be in his air-punching, jig-dancing element at the moment. McCoist said: "To be honest I'm loving it watching Walter loving it. "I would never tempt fate when it comes to this business of the takeover. If it happens, I'll be ready for the job. There'll never be any doubt in my mind about that. "But six months is a long time in football and I'm not counting my chickens about anything, on or off the park, until it actually happens. "Walter's thriving on life at the moment and Kenny McDowall and I are enjoying him feeling this good. If ever there was anyone who deserved to be as happy as he is at the moment it's the gaffer. "But there's no hesitancy on my part when it comes to accepting responsibility. "Maturity comes to everybody at some stage and I enjoy the fact that players will come to me for information or an answer to anything that's troubling them. "I don't think they'd be at a club like Rangers if they were relying on me to carry them but I appreciate the fact they've got respect for my experience of what the club's all about and what Rangers require of them. That's part and parcel of my job." Rangers returned to normal yesterday at Murray Park following the break-up of the squad for international matches. The domestic and European schedule that awaits them offers no time to reflect and insists on the team hitting the ground running at Ibrox tomorrow. McCoist said: "What happens between now and the end of the game against Celtic can only be described as monumental. "Trepidation? Definitely not. "Enjoyment? Absolutely. "What a time to be a Rangers supporter, never mind a player or part of the management team. "When we played, and defeated, Bursaspor at Ibrox two weeks ago I don't think I'd heard the crowd make noise like that for years. "There's a fans' realisation now that this tight squad they support can no longer attack the way it once used to. There's a tactical caution that's understandable and allowable in their eyes. "No other Scottish club can enjoy the varied challenges Rangers have on their plate right now and handling these matches should really prove why all of us deserve to be employed by the club." Motherwell's management team of Craig Brown and Archie Knox will act as a reminder to McCoist of what good guidance can achieve. Poking fun at his impression of them being Stadler and Waldorf, McCoist said: "I was so glad when they came out of that balcony on the Muppet Show and went back into the game. Wee Broon gave me the majority of my caps when he was Scotland boss and for that I am duly grateful. "He made a terrible blunder not taking me to France 98 but, sitting where I am now, I know no manager is free from making mistakes. Archie's a man I regard as a friend and someone I can call on a regular basis. "It's no surprise these two wily old men have lifted Motherwell to third place in the table. That's what good coaching does for you. "I thought Motherwell would miss Jim O'Brien when he left at the end of last season but they've come up with Jamie Murphy and Chris Humphrey instead and they've been marvellous. "If Rangers want to go into the first Old Firm game still holding on to maximum points then we'll need to remember that Motherwell got a 3-3 draw the last time they were at Ibrox." McCoist said: "I can understand why something like that would be said, but I can't see the comment having any basis in fact. "The league can look a certain why while presenting a distorted image. Look at the number of games Rangers have had to win by the odd goal this season. "Kilmarnock and St Johnstone lost by that margin and we had to fight to win by the odd goal at Hearts, with an injury-time strike, and Aberdeen. It also took another late, late goal at Hamilton. "It might look easy if you haven't been part of those games but we've had it tough all right. "But, like Walter, I'm really into this season. I feel the happiness of someone who's in a good place at work and at home. "But I'm also in football and I know that a week can change the complexion of everything in your professional dealings. "That's why we'll go into this monumental schedule of games we have staying tight-knit, guarding the players in training so they avoid stupid injuries and hoping to avoid any unforeseen mishaps." Ally McCOIST last night urged the Rangers fans to enjoy a good bucket at the weekend. Rangers Charity Foundation has allowed a bucket collection at Ibrox tomorrow in aid of the Davie Cooper Centre, an organisation that has now gained planning permission to build a park for special needs children named in honour of the Ibrox legend. Ally said: "It's hard to believe Davie's been gone for 15 years but if anyone has to support such a worthwhile project named after him it must be me. "It'll be a proud and happy day for me when I see the park for the children completed. "Rangers against Motherwell is the perfect day to hold the collection because Davie was a massive figure at both clubs."

Different difficult times, Mickey Mouse league, Club in financial need,club not famous for negotiating good deals. Need i go on?

It can maybe use the thread to patch up the cracks.

We won't get that for a keeper. Gordon got 9mill but that was before the financial crisis kicked in. I would think 7mill will be nearer the mark.

I thought he played well against us at Pittodrie in the last game. I had never heard of him before that. One goal having the whole of Europe after him is in fact his agent making the best of the situation i would think. Does that make him a bad agent?

Surely being born in Scotland makes you Scottish are more Scottish people born twice or something? As for BD's point about people who go to games are bigger fans i don't agree with that they are only Geographically and possibly financially in a better position.

To be honest to Nevin I think he said the third was the same as the Whittaker goal and not that it was his fault. He meant that McManus missed the flight of the ball as Whittaker did. As for the penalty i am sure the rules say for ball to hand your hand has to be in a natural position. Whittakers was most certainly not so a penalty for me.

I think everyone agrees McGregor"s part in this is pure stupidity and indeed he should have been punished by Rangers as well as he could have jeopardised the game and who knows the league. My view on the SFA ban is i have no problem with it if the complaint came from officials of the clubs or SFA observers who witnessed it. It cannot be that Journalists or supporters of opposing teams can watch each game with a magnifying glass and then send in a complaint to the SFA and get it taken seriously. That is walking down a very slippery slope in my eyes. If the SFA want to adopt a video disciplinary system then neutral officials should be made to view the match within 24-48 hours and then act. Not 10 days( or whatever) later by a chat in the pub.

One of my all time favourite players together with Colin Stein. That tackle on Mick Channon and that wonderful full blooded trickle over the line still stand out in my mind as if it was yesterday. The tackle on Channon would have been punished today as it was from behind but it really was the most fantastically timed tackle you will ever see. As i remember it Forsyth slid his foot between Channons legs and knocked the ball back towards his own goal. One second earlier or later and he would have probably caught Channon and pulled him down for a penalty. Am i right in thinking he was a decent bowls player in later life?

I think we will play three goalkeepers making up a 3-7-0-0:(

I prefer Glasgow Rangers to be honest. In Holland we are only known as Glasgow, i hate that to be honest. I am often asked do you support Celtic or Glasgow. As I Was Walking Down The Copland Road, I Met A Bunch Of Strangers, And They Said To Me Are You Going To See, The Famous Glasgow Rangers.

Yes they would blame us for not turning up or telling the manager not to pick them. Lets face it though guy's these extracts are taken from small mined, blinkered, nobody's, who have totally nothing to say. I don't know if their is an equivalent Rangers site but I have certainly never seen such deluded crap on a Rangers site.

Anything is better than Andy Walker

Yes this could have massive consequences for all of football not just the EPL. It will also means any deal with Scotland will also be for much less than it is now. I fear we will also feel the squeeze.

Thanks elfideldo good to get a view from someone who actually watches these young players.

2-0 for Dortmund, Fantastic game, I can't see Bayern getting anywhere the league title this year Let all laugh at Louis nah nah nah nah

This was actually a bit of an RST stronghold before the troubles. The fact that that has changed is nothing to do with Frankie's resignation from the RST, as we are able to think for ourselves on here. The RST don't need people to knock them off their horse they seem to manage to fall off themselves. Whether they should resign is obviously their choice but it would be good if they took a real good look in the mirror and ask themselves if they have taken the RST forward or backwards. An honest decision is all that is needed.

All still pretty close, just 4 points seperating the the top 8 with Frankie hot on everyone's heels despite missing a few weeks. Uploaded with ImageShack.us