ian1964

Fixed that for you:boogie:

I thought he had moved but wasn't sure,cheers. I'm not sure if he is good enough,but rumours are rumours

Is he still with Motherwell??. We were rumoured with him a while back.

Chelsea have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti after he ended his second season at the club without a trophy. He was dismissed following the 1-0 loss to Everton, as the west Londoners finished second in the Premier League. The 51-year-old had one more year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge. A club statement read: "This season's performances have fallen short of expectations and the club feels the time is right to make this change ahead of next season's preparations." Speculation had been mounting that Ancelotti would be sacked following Chelsea's first season without a trophy in three years. They missed out in the Premier League as Manchester United clinched their 19th top-flight title last week, further compounded by exits in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup during the season. The Blues, who were Premier League and FA Cup holders at the start of the campaign, finished nine points behind United and only ahead of third-placed Manchester City on goal difference.Ancelotti axed as Chelsea manager Former manager Avram Grant suffered similar treatment when Chelsea finished second in the domestic table and lost the Champions League final in 2008 on penalties. Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal as Chelsea manager immediately after the season's final game is ruthless even by Roman Abramovich's standards And ambitious owner Roman Abramovich, who bankrolled an audacious �£50m move for striker Fernando Torres during the January transfer window, will now start the search for a successor capable of recapturing the Premier League from Manchester United, while also guiding the club to the much-coveted Champions League trophy. "Chelsea's long-term football objectives and ambitions remain unchanged and we will now be concentrating all our efforts on identifying a new manager," read the club statement. Ancelotti had reiterated his ambition to remain at Chelsea, but insisted the decision was entirely down to the club's demanding hierarchy. "I am now on holiday - but I am not sure how long my holiday will be," he said in his post-match media conference shortly before he was sacked. "We haven't arranged any meeting but I think in the next week, now the season is finished, the club can address my job and they will take a decision. "I have to wait and see what happens. I don't have to say anything to the club - they can judge me on my job for two years." Ancelotti had been coveted by Abramovich after spending eight years in charge at AC Milan, guiding the Italian giants to two Champions League titles in 2003 and 2007. He signed a three-year contract in June 2009, taking over from interim boss Guus Hiddink, who had guided Chelsea to the FA Cup before returning to take charge of the Russia national team. Ancelotti's first season in English football began in spectacular fashion, winning the Premier League and FA Cup - sealing the former with a thumping 8-0 victory against Wigan on the final day of the 2010 calendar. But his second year in west London proved significantly more challenging as he was twice thwarted by Manchester United domestically and in the Champions League, where Chelsea suffered a quarter-final exit to Sir Alex Ferguson's team. Ancelotti's progress was hindered when lassistant manager Ray Wilkins left the club in November after they decided not to renew his contract. The Blues had been top of the table but the former England midfielder's departure coincided with a poor run of form, losing 3-0 to Sunderland before a 1-0 reverse against Birmingham during a six-match winless league run. Defeats by Wolves and Liverpool followed at the start of the year before a late-season renaissance revived their title hopes. However, a 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on 8 May effectively sealed Sir Alex Ferguson's 12th Premier League title. "Last year was really good, this year was not so good," added Ancelotti. Chelsea's attentions will now turn to finding Ancelotti's successor, their seventh manager in the eight years since Abramovich took control of the club in 2003. Porto's highly rated Andre Villas-Boas, Hiddink and former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard are all in the frame. Dutchman Hiddink, who has a close relationship with Abramovich, revealed he still has an advisory role at Stamford Bridge. "Since I left two years ago I've been advising the club on things concerning the squad," he wrote in De Telegraaf on Saturday. "Sometimes I become a sounding board. It costs me very little time and I can combine it well with my position with Turkey. There is no conflict at all." http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13494528.stm

I think Blackpool have the better goal difference!!,I think?.

Souness and Jamie Rednap bumming up Adams...............................get him back home to Ibrox I say

Charlie Adam scores a cracking free kick to equalise against Manure

What I find so funny is it suits him,he looks the part

Cheers,I've never seen him play,mind you this is the transfer rumour thread

What one to watch?????

McCoist is also on the hunt for Maccabi Haifa striker Tomer Hamed. (The Mail on Sunday)

HA!HA!,Fucking quality mate

Nope,nothing wrong in aiming high:thup:

Celtic Fans Sectarian Singing - Scottish Cup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fUN4ovtfyg

http://leggoland2.blogspot.com/2011/05/bombs-bigotry-and-bbc-bias.html

KRIS COMMONS last night stood by his claim that Celtic are younger and fitter than Rangers - despite his words driving on the Ibrox men to the SPL title. The Scotland star's comments were used as motivation in the Gers dressing room in the vital final weeks of the campaign. But after yesterday's Scottish Cup triumph, Commons claimed again the Hoops are younger and fitter - and insisted they are now older and wiser too. Commons reckons the bitter experience of a last-day defeat in the title race by their city rivals has been a valuable lesson for Celts and will drive them on when the league kicks off again. The former Derby County man played a key role in Celtic's 3-0 Hampden win against Motherwell to secure the club's first silverware since March 2009. The scenes of jubilation by the Hoops players and fans were a stark contrast with their emotions last week when Rangers clinched the SPL crown on the final day. Kris' first taunt came on the eve of a crucial Old Firm clash at Parkhead - and canny Gers boss Walter Smith pinned his words on the Ibrox dressing-room wall. The rest is history. And the claims were thrown back in the midfielder's face by some Gers stars last week as they celebrated their three-in-a-row titles. Commons stuck to his guns and said yesterday: "It's my opinion and I stand by my words. Celtic are the younger, fitter, better side. "Rangers beat us by one point - and credit to them, they have quality throughout their team. "But they didn't beat us because they were fitter. "We can improve. Next year we won't be concentrating on matters outside of football, we'll be concentrating on Celtic and our own performances. "We are a good side that can score good goals. "Guys like Beram Kayal, Ki Sung-Yueng, Gary Hooper and Emilio Izaguirre are all in their early 20s and are still to peak. "They are outstanding prospects. I think we're going to be a force. "In the space of a week we have experienced losing and have now enjoyed winning. "The heartache and loss we felt last weekend will make us more determined next time. "You can't buy experience - look at Rangers skipper Davie Weir. "He's an outstanding leader and it was a pleasure to play with him when I was with Scotland. "Yes, Rangers winning the league was a great achievement. "But from the disappointment we'll get experience. "And you get experience from winning as well. Walking around the pitch with the trophy at the end, with the fans saluting you and throwing scarves and stuff, was magic and I want to sample that on a regular basis. "It's our driving force next year - we don't want to lose anything. We want to win big. "We're on a high after winning the cup and it has given us a hunger to kick on now." Commons admits he never had any self-doubt after Celtic stumbled in the closing stages of the league race to let their Old Firm rivals squeeze past. He said: "I wouldn't say there were question marks about our ability to get over the finish line. "Going into the last four or five games we felt like favourites - but in football nothing is certain. "So it felt great to win yesterday at Hampden to repay the fans for their constant support. "We've believed all season we've a good enough squad to win some silverware - and now we've shown that we can. "Hopefully next year we'll win a few more. If the team stick together we can achieve a lot. "We have a really good squad and when everyone's fit and fighting for places it's a healthy position to be in. Beram will be back after his injury and I hope we get off to a good start and carry on from where we left off." Commons - who had a hand in Celtic's first two goals - celebrated success on a big scale for the first time since winning promotion with Nottingham Forest He said: "I was promoted with Forest but we finished second - so there was no trophy. "This is a similar feeling - the champagne's out, the boys are buzzing." Commons praised gaffer Neil Lennon and said the players would be delighted if his future could be sorted out as soon as possible. The midfielder said: "If we can tie down Neil for another couple of years the lads would be delighted. "This has been a good way to end a long, hard season. "There's not much of a break in the summer before we're back in the swing of things. "I hope everyone comes back from their break for pre-season feeling fit and healthy." Commons is now due to team up with Scotland for the Carling Nations Cup double header in Dublin but said: "I'll be speaking to Craig Levein and seeing what the situation is." http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/05/22/celtic-have-the-edge-over-rangers-despite-spl-title-loss-says-kris-commons-86908-23148440/

I know the season has just finished,seems a long time to wait for it all to kick off again,but I would be interested in what gersnet are expecting with our new owner and new manager. I am really looking forward to next season with CW our new owner now and super Ally as manager,yet it is a whole new ball game for both of them. Ally is in his first managerial position after serving his apprenticeship under sir Walter Smith,he is a true bear and a was a hero as a player but ultimately he will be treated the same as any other Rangers manager ie:results. I don't expect too much of a change from WS side too early in his honeymoon period but having said that he witnessed how lethal we have been playing for the last 6-7 games of our 3 in a row season and is trying his hardest to retain 99% of the playing staff and also looking to bring in new players to enhance his team. I think he will be a good and successful manager at Rangers,although time will tell obviously,but I am looking forward to next season under Ally. As for CW I am also excited to see what he will bring to the Rangers,maybe it's just the fact we have got rid of SDM but my gut feeling is we have a guy here who will give his all for the Rangers,again time will tell,but he does look really excited about his take over,and I'm also expecting a bit more vocal defence of our club from him and believe he will stamp his authority regarding the mHedia. Anyway,enough of my ramblings I would be interested in finding out how gersnet feel things will pan out. Maybe a poll would be good before the season starts. Onwards and upwards,WATP.

AMSTERDAM â�� The 2010-11 European club season isn't technically done just yet. But the champions have been crowned and the standouts have emerged. With teams counting the days until summer break, itâ��s time again to see which American Exports are at the top of the class. Using a bit of our side's versatility, we have fashioned MLSsoccer.com's Europe-based Team of the Season into a 4-5-1 formation. By grading on a curve that marks a bit more heavily on importance to team than on league quality, we have allowed second-flight standouts a more equal footing to graduate here with honors. GOALKEEPER Brad Friedel (Aston Villa) The toughest pick of the bunch was for the spot between the pipes. The choice could have just as easily been Tim Howard. Though neither was top-shelf in the EPL this term, each was just below that level. Friedel, however, edges the nod for notching 10 more saves on the season, under greater pressure, in front of an ever-rotating backline of mediocrity. Honorable mentions: Tim Howard (Everton), David Yelldell (Duisburg), Brad Guzan (Hull City) DEFENSE RB - Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96) This one, meanwhile, was one of our easiest picks. The US mainstay may have suffered his first offensive shutout in seven seasons, but it was a willing sacrifice. After spurning free agent interest to re-sign, Cherundolo played nearly every minute of 33 games, captaining the Reds and anchoring their defense through arguably the greatest season in club history. CB - Zak Whitbread (Norwich City) Despite missing most of the pre-holiday action with injuries, the Canaries defender still managed 21 league outings, the team's second-highest total among defenders. While we could quibble over quantity, Whitbread's quality was beyond dispute. Promoted Norwich lost just once in his 20 league starts, leaking 1.15 goals per game. Without him marshaling the back, they conceded 1.35 while dropping seven of the other 26. The fans love him already for a reason. CB - Leo Krupnick (Maccabi Netanya) Had Clarence Goodson been able to work more than seven Br�¸ndby matches, extrapolated form indicates he'd be a shoo-in here. He wasn't, however, and this place goes instead to the former Red Bulls defender for his police work in one of Israel's bests defenses. Despite the Diamonds barely scoring a goal a game, Krupnick has helped them up to fifth with a game to play. LB - Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-��tienne) Though the US skipper has worked the last handful of matches at right center back, he spent most of this Ligue 1 season providing consistently solid play at left back. Both of Bocanegra's goals gave his side a lead and his measured approach to playing wide helped Les Verts flirt with a title run for a good while. Thanks to cup outcomes, 'Los & Co. still have a shot at capping the term with a Europa League invite. Honorable mentions: Clarence Goodson (Br�¸ndby), Eric Lichaj (Leeds United), Babajide Ogunbiyi (Viborg) MIDFIELD DM - Jermaine Jones (Schalke/Blackburn) Let's be clear up front: Jones' 2010 Bundesliga showings were nothing to write home about. That being said, the Miners' semifinal run was partially facilitated by the German-American's group-phase heroics. Since joining Rovers on loan, the US midfielder has provided hearty effort to fight relegation, essentially freeing top creator Morten Gamst Pedersen to run wild down the back stretch. RM - Timothy Chandler (FC N�¼rnberg, pictured above) Sure, he played nine of his mere 14 games at right back â�� but the impact of his inclusion was unmistakable. After a few sub appearances, Chandler barged into the lineup with a goal and assist blinder in a win at Stuttgart and stayed there. Along with a few other youngsters, he helped spark Der Club to the brink of a Europa League place with daring runs and nasty crosses practically falling out of his ears. CM - Stuart Holden (Bolton) Even though his EPL season was cut short at 26 games, the Wanderers busybody made a huge impact in his first full Prem season. Holden turned traffic director this term, ranking among the most active and cleanest tacklers in the league while also faithfully supplying the attack. With him, Bolton posted 10 of their 12 EPL wins, threatened a top-five finish and ran deep in the FA Cup. Had he been fit, they may well have reached their first final since 1958. CM - Maurice Edu (Rangers) Though asked to shift around the formation a lot, Edu adapted well to supply a steady stream of safe play as Rangers claimed the three-peat and a League Cup double. He also was terrific in UEFA play against the likes of Manchester United, Valencia and Sporting Lisbon in both the Champions League and Europa League. Some supporters moaned down the stretch that the American was ill-suited to the more advanced role, but he did bag a career-high five goals across all competitions. He also silenced those jeers with a strong finish as the Light Blues rallied past archrivals Celtic for the crown. LM - Benny Feilhaber (AGF Aarhus) Though now breaking down defenses for the New England Revolution, let's not forget that Feilhaber started this season as a driving force on an AGF that looks poised to regain SAS Liga status with a second flight title. Finally given the chance to make plays, the US midfielder notched four goals and seven assists in 18 league matches, leaving with the club eight points clear at the top. Honorable mentions: Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Michael Bradley (Borussia M�¶nchengladbach/Aston Villa), Charles Kazlauskas (Helmond Sport) FORWARD Clint Dempsey (Fulham) Citing a lack of competition up top, we'll use manager's choice to install the versatile, hard-nosed Cottager at forward. Dempsey played a lion's share of his 34 league games on the front line, burying 12 goals with four helpers. Including an August Carling Cup tally, Deuce has struck at least once in every full month but December. He's also been consistently scoring records, having already bagged a new career high, the American standard for EPL goals in a season and the title of Fulham's all-time top Prem hit man. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/05/18/postcard-europe-team-season

Thanks MF. I do try and post anything relevant to Rangers FC,mind you a lot of what I post is shit,not from me I mean articles from the likes of the Sun etc. But everybody is entitled to their opinion so no sweat from me.

I was in the pub today and I was half watching the game. At half time the studio panel,I forget the guys name??,was mentioning the sectarian singing from the BHEASTS,I never heard anything mainly due to the fact the sound was low due to lack of interest,but definately heard him say this but never heard the rest of the panel guests replying. Did anybody hear what was sung/said??? Edit: Rob McLean is the guys name.

Borrowed it from FF mate

cheers for sorting that for me Zappa:thup:

But I would have to say that we don'e normaly lose a lot of goals,certainly not since WS was back in charge,so over all we do have a good defence and IMO a better defence than the BHEASTS,generaly speaking.

As has already been said I post what I think some gersnet members might be interested in reading,granted I'm as guilty as a lot on here to posting some things that may seem crap,however I don't force anyone to read my posts and as for my leggo posts I make a point of puting his name in the title and only post the link so anyone can choose to read or not.