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Whittaker did ok, Adam not so good,the defence looked quite solid,IMO, but Scotland could not keep the ball........nothing in midfield or up front. As Fraser said............no injury to Whittaker

I think what he has to say is pretty reasonable tbh. It just didn't work out for him at Rangers and if he does go on to be a '' great player '', he certainly never showed anything while he was here to suggest this, then good luck to him.

TBH, I don't think Boyd will improve the other parts of his game that much, he is what he is IMO,

Youââ?¬â?¢ll hear it repeated ad nauseam between now and Christmas if the latest news on Maurice Edu is accurate, so you might as well read it here first: when he regains match fitness after more than four months sidelined through injury, Maurice Edu will be like a new signing for Rangers. Thereââ?¬â?¢s very little arguing with that statement: Edu showed in a short spell towards the end of last season that he has enough raw talent to make the Ã?£2.6m paid for him in the summer of 2008 look like a very shrewd investment indeed. And if Sundayââ?¬â?¢s Old Firm match was anything to go by, such talent will surely find itself in considerable demand as this season progresses. It was in the aftermath of the ââ?¬Å?boozegateââ?¬Â affair that Edu found himself called on by Walter Smith last term. Barry Fergusonââ?¬â?¢s enforced exile from first-team affairs left a breach in the middle of the park during the SPL title run-in into which the 23-year-old stepped with precisely the degree of confidence and assurance you would hope for in an American. Prior to that, his first-team appearances had been rationed. Since Rangersââ?¬â?¢ championship-winning display at Tannadice on May 24 they have been non-existent: a Darren Dods challenge just before half-time in that game put paid to his ability to train for the next three months. His return, therefore, brings a much-needed injection of quality to the Rangers engine-room, but equally valuable might be his versatility. That, at least, is the view of Steve Nicol, the former Liverpool and Scotland stalwart, who was hugely impressed by Edu when he was a Major League Soccer player with Maurice Johnsonââ?¬â?¢s Toronto FC. ââ?¬Å?Heââ?¬â?¢s a player who can perform in a number of different roles,ââ?¬Â said the 47-year-old coach of New England Revolution of a young Californian who has played for his country in midfield, at centre-back and at right-back. ââ?¬Å?Heââ?¬â?¢s not just a central midfielder. Thatââ?¬â?¢s probably where he prefers to play but heââ?¬â?¢s got that ability to step in to other positions. If you can play at centre-back itââ?¬â?¢s obvious that you have the ability to read the game, so he is a real asset.ââ?¬Â Edu, who was drafted by Toronto as the first overall pick of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft, is visiting a specialist in London this week and expects to be given the green light to return to full training after several weeks of gym sessions and running. Having signed a five-year contract at Rangers last August, he was forced to bide his time in the reserves before circumstances propelled him centre-stage in April. At the time Rangers were barely hanging onto Celticââ?¬â?¢s coat-tails in the title race, but suddenly they became a far more competitive unit, in part due to Eduââ?¬â?¢s hunger and energy. Where Fergusonââ?¬â?¢s performances had been inconsistent and not infrequently flaky, Edu was physically adept, robust in the tackle and resourceful in terms of supporting the front men. Arguably his most impressive performance came in Rangersââ?¬â?¢ 1-0 win over Celtic at Ibrox in May ââ?¬â?? a shift that spoke well of his maturity and composure in the most fraught of environments. ââ?¬Å?Itââ?¬â?¢s not easy to step into Barry Fergusonââ?¬â?¢s shoes, as he was asked to do towards the end of last season,ââ?¬Â says Nicol. ââ?¬Å?When Rangers signed him heââ?¬â?¢d had less than a full season as a professional, heââ?¬â?¢d come out of college and been picked early in the draft by Maurice Johnson. Compared to most other Old Firm players, heââ?¬â?¢s inexperienced. But I think now youââ?¬â?¢ll probably see the best of him. As far as I know heââ?¬â?¢s impressed when heââ?¬â?¢s had the chance, but itââ?¬â?¢s not easy to make the switch from a completely different environment after one season as a pro, and it usually takes a while for a player to settle. ââ?¬Å?In the MLS, for such a young player he was someone Toronto relied on. You knew he was a player of real quality when you came up against him, even though he was inexperienced. He picks good positions, he defends well, but he also distributes the ball well, so youââ?¬â?¢ve a guy who has a lot of ability.ââ?¬Â Rangers may not have made any permanent signings in the most recent transfer window, but thereââ?¬â?¢s a fair chance one of their 2008 investments could be about to start paying dividends. http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/rangers/maurice-edu-can-be-like-a-new-signing-for-rangers-1.924522

KRIS BOYD insisted last night he never wants to leave Rangers. But with the cash-strapped Ibrox club poised to deliver a crushing contract blow, the fans' favourite knows he might have to. SunSport revealed yesterday that Rangers have started the ball rolling on a new deal for the 26-year-old striker. But it's emerged Boyd will be forced to take a whopping drop in wages if he is to stay with his boyhood heroes. TALKS ... Walter Smith TALKS ... Walter Smith He wants a pay deal in line with other regulars in Walter Smith's first team. The former Scotland star is paid less than frontline team mates Kyle Lafferty and Kenny Miller - despite being the club's top goalscorer for the last three years. Now Boyd - who is free to talk to other clubs in January - could be forced out of Ibrox unless Gers bosses up the ante. Boyd told SunSport: "Everybody knows my feeling towards Rangers. "Everybody knows I love playing for and scoring goals for this club. "If I had my way, I wouldn't ever want to leave Rangers but it's not up to me. "It is down to the club and we'll need to wait and see what they say. I just want to concentrate on doing my best for Rangers until the end of the season and then whatever happens happens. "As far as I am aware they haven't even spoken to my agent. But they have his number so they know what they have to do. "I don't want to get involved in any contract talk through the papers because I've seen how it has affected other players in the past. "I'm not prepared to go down that road, my agent will deal with it." Boyd was taken to hospital following a clash of heads with Celtic's Landry N'Guemo in Sunday's Old Firm game. Advertisement Quantcast He was released almost immediately but will see a specialist this morning after seemingly aggravating the injury blowing his nose. He revealed: "I have a fracture in my eye socket and when I blew my nose it opened up again and that allowed some air to penetrate. "That said, it's a lot better today than what it was yesterday. "I will have a clearer idea of where I stand in the morning. "But it feels all right so that has given me hope that it's not as bad as I first thought."

KRIS BOYD has thrown down the gauntlet in an amazing challenge to the critics who've savaged him. The Rangers star turned on his tormentors last night as his patience finally snapped in the wake of yet more personal attacks. Boyd has had his fill of what he sees as over-the-top abuse - and has challenged the critics who are caning him to take him for a coaching session at Murray Park. CRITICISM ... Mark Hateley CRITICISM ... Mark Hateley The Ibrox No 9 said: "Instead of writing their columns or going on the radio and mouthing off, why don't they come in to Murray Park and show me themselves what I'm supposed to be doing wrong? "Failing that they could get my mobile number and give me a ring. "But I'd much prefer it if they came in and showed me themselves. "They could take us all for a coaching session - that would help us instead of them taking digs all the time. "We've got some very good coaches at Ibrox, but there are some out there who clearly believe they can do better. "So why don't they come in and show us? "If they care about the club as much as they say they do they should be coming in and giving us an hour of their valuable time. STICK ... Derek Johnstone STICK ... Derek Johnstone "If it makes me a better player then I'm all for it." Stick from the likes of Derek Johnstone, Mark Hateley and Charlie Nicholas has stung Boyd the most. He blasted: "You're always a better player when you've finished the game and hung up your boots. "I have been criticised since I joined Rangers, it's nothing new to me and it doesn't affect me any more. "I score goals and if I'm not then fine, criticise me. But it has gone too far. "Every time there is a Scotland game on I've got to sit and watch the TV and there's a guy there who will say I should have done this or I should have done that. "At the end of the day, I've scored more goals for my country than him. "Just because he may not like me he feels the need to have a go. Just move on mate." Three games without a goal between them in the SPL had put Boyd and strike partner Kenny Miller in the firing line ahead of Sunday's Old Firm showdown. ABUSE ... Charlie Nicholas ABUSE ... Charlie Nicholas Their response was emphatic as the pair combined to blast Rangers to victory. Yet Boyd confessed: "If you are a striker and you're not scoring then you are going to be disappointed. "I've not been happy with the start I've made to the season. But at the same time some of the criticism has been over the top. "It goes with the territory when you're at the Old Firm, but with some people it gets personal. "You sit and read the papers and you listen to what they are saying, some of them hardly even played the game. "Kenny Miller and I were laughing on Saturday. One guy, who never got out of the First Division as far as I am aware, basically said Kenny and I weren't up to the job. "Sunday was the perfect response as far as we were concerned. "It's one thing when ex-players have a go, but when others who've never even played the game start then you just have to laugh. "They'd be as well going for a cup of tea with their missus." Advertisement Hier klicken! Quantcast Boyd admits his performances so far this season haven't been good enough. He added: "I've had a poor start by my standards and that has been disappointing. "Against Celtic I was feeling better and hopefully I can build on that. But I know at the end of the day I will be judged on the goals I score. "I wear the No 9 on the back of my jersey and I play for Rangers. "That brings it's own pressure, but I know I will soon be back scoring goals. "The goals are never very far away and I will turn this around."

OOPS!!!, should have put this in the other football section

CELTIC defender Glenn Loovens will discover the outcome of his protracted appeal against a one-match ban before his side's next match. SFA disciplinary beaks will convene a three-man panel to hear the former Cardiff defender's case on October 15 - two days before Celtic entertain Motherwell. Loovens will miss the SPL clash with Well if he loses his fight to overturn the suspension imposed by the SFA for his clash with Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu last season. Loovens was punished after catching Edu with his studs on the back of the American's knee during Celtic's 1-0 defeat by Rangers on May 9. Referee Craig Thomson missed the incident but referred it to the SFA's review panel after watching television footage. The Holland international then received the ban from the SFA disciplinary committee in August but his challenge allowed him to play in the opening SPL match at Aberdeen and he has since been waiting for an appeal date to be set. Celtic assistant manager Mark Venus last month accused the SFA of lacking professionalism over the delay in organising the hearing. However, confirmation of the one-match ban may not affect Tony Mowbray's selection for the Motherwell game too much after the Celtic manager criticised his side's defending during yesterday's 2-1 defeat at Ibrox. Kenny Miller struck two goals for Rangers after Loovens twice failed to deal with simple forward balls.

Nope,standing to the right four rows up,the big guy in the black looks like he is having a piss on me

Aye, it's not like the MOPES to copy or steal somebody else song

If what you're saying is true,and I've no reason to think you're not,then it's about time the media reported the arrests/ejections for sectarian singing

Still think we should have had a penalty,when Novo was pushed,the one where the ball hit his hand!!!!!!

Glad to see the MOPES are continuing to play '' the C****c way ''.............................................cheating & losing

I was talking about everybody else ..........I'm fine with me

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmv7x07FWU0]YouTube - Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic Glasgow goals[/ame] :spl:

Here's some more........me Johnnyk & Cammy are in one of them...........picture number 20 http://imageevent.com/wertp/rangers21celticoct2009

Fuck me.........we'll all have to stand naked soon..............jeez what a thought that is !!!

Is this the same for every fan ???

Dunno Craig, but I'm talking approx 35 min before k-off, two officers came into where we were standing in the corner and told two of our fans that they couldn't wear their scarves over their face,when challenged all the officer said was '' I don't make the rules '', that's why I'm asking a serious question as to what law you are breaking by wearing your scarf over your face

The wee chinese fella, Maloney ? Wilson all got booked for diving

What I would like to know is how they get away with sectarian singing ?,why were a couple of our fans,TBO, told to take their scarves off their faces ????,only to point out to the polis that the scum had their scarves up over their faces ????

http://partofthegame.tv/#/videos/4/1295/

This is not just when football is the issue, most of the time when you speak to foreigners abroad they refer to England, as being Britain, even the English refer to England when talking about Britain

I think Walter Smith sees Naismith & Lafferty as his main strikers long term. Boyd........?????, don't think his contract will be renewed, all in my humble opinion of course

Rangers 2 Naismith, Novo MOPES 0