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I know nothing about this guy,so I can't comment,but 4 mill does seem a bit much for an unknown !!!!

Motherwell forward Ross McCormack is close to agreeing a pre-contract which will take him to Wigan in the summer. The 21-year-old, who has bagged nine goals this season, has been in talks with Wigan manager Steve Bruce. "Steve Bruce has been brilliant," said McCormack. "He told me he doesn't want me as a squad player but as someone who is playing in the first team. "He assured me I will be given my chance. He also told me he believes I can use Wigan as a stepping stone." McCormack started his senior career with Rangers and hit the headlines when he scored in a 1-1 Champions League draw away to Porto. MY SPORT: DEBATE Is McCormack good enough for the English top flight? But he was loaned out to Doncaster later that season and left Ibrox in 2006 after making just 14 appearances for the Glasgow club. McCormack's first season with Motherwell was plagued by injury and he scored just three times in 15 appearances. However, he has blossomed under new manager Mark McGhee this term, putting in a series of critically-acclaimed performances. Middlesbrough approached the Scotland U21 international last month but Wigan appear to have won the race for his signature. Is this another young player who we should never have let go ?

Agree with most of your points,however when you say '' I feel a Rangers side should be strong enough to get past Panathinaikos '',maybe the Rangers of old,but to be fair they are not a bad side and won't be easy,I think we'll need to take a win over there to progress.With out sounding over confident I believe the treble is on as you rightly said we are a better team than the unwashed,even with thier BIG signings.One thing is for sure we have came on leaps and bounds in the last year,of that there is know doubt,and the building must continue,so I look forward to the run in and then look forward to bringing in some decent signings in the summer and then '' WE WELCOME THE CHASE ''

It's United In CIS Final RANGERS will face Dundee United in the CIS Cup Final after the Tangerines thrashed Aberdeen 4-1 tonight in the other semi-final at Tynecastle. Aberdeen took the lead through Andrew Considine but United levelled through Darren Dods and then Christian Kalvenes headed Craig Levein's side into a 2-1 lead nine minutes into the second half. The Dons were up against it when Craig Conway made it 3-1 on 64 minutes and when former United striker Lee Miller was sent off for a second yellow three minutes later their task was almost impossible. Morgaro Gomis rubbed salt into Aberdeen's wounds when he scored a fourth goal. It will be the first time Rangers have met United in a major cup final since 1994 when Christian Dailly helped the Tannadice men stop the Light Blues win the "double" Treble in the Scottish Cup Final. The last time the sides met in the League Cup Final was in 1984/85 when Iain Ferguson scored the winning goal for Rangers.

RANGERS Reserves will play in their first league match for almost two months when they face Kilmarnock at Rugby Park tonight and Christian Dailly is set to make his first appearance in a blue jersey. Stevie SmithThe Scotland international will start alongside Andy Webster in the centre of defence with Alan Lowing and Steven Smith (left) being utilised at right and left back respectively. Graeme Smith, Amdy Faye, Alan Gow, and Nacho Novo will also feature alongside Murray Park starlets Jordan McMillan, Dean Furman and John Fleck. The Reserves last competitive fixture came against Falkirk on December 4 and Ian Durrant's players will be desperate to kickstart their season in Ayrshire. Rangers currently sit fourth in the league with Killie only two points behind so this evening's game, which will kick-off at 7pm, is important to both clubs and should provide an entertaining 90 minutes of football.

RANGERS have been saddened to learn of the death yesterday of Davie Kinnear who was an influential figure both on and off the field in nearly 24 years of service to the club. Kinnear, who was just 18 days short of his 91st birthday, joined Rangers from Raith Rovers in 1934 and spent 10 years as a player. He also spent 14 years with the club as Trainer and Physiotherapist between 1956 and 1970 when he worked with the great team put together by Scot Symon, a former team mate at Rangers. Scot Symon and Davie KinnearThe Fifer played as an outside left and had the arduous task of following in the footsteps of the legendary Alan Morton who had retired in 1933. However, he took part in three championship winning campaigns playing 109 times and scoring 32 goals. His most profitable campaign was 1936/37 when he only missed one of the 38 league matches and scored eight goals as Rangers beat Aberdeen by seven points for the title. Kinnear was also a key protagonist in the game that set the all-time Ibrox record attendance of 118,730 when he scored along with Alec Venters in the 2-1 defeat of Celtic on January 2, 1939. That attendance remains a record for a league match in the UK and will surely never be beaten. Kinnear's competitive playing career was cut short by World War Two and he was one of many Rangers players - including Willie Thornton, Eddie Rutherford and Willie Paton - who saw active service. He played for Third Lanark and then Dunfermline and then left football to work as a physiotherapist in hospitals. Kinnear was brought back to Ibrox in 1956 by Scot Symon to become the trainer and physio after Symon replaced the peerless Bill Struth as manager and he was a popular man. It was during his time in hospital that he worked with Harold Davis, who had been severely injured in the Korean War, and then recommended him to Symon who signed him. Symon was not a tracksuit manager so Kinnear would take all of the training sessions and then work on the injured players in the afternoons along with close friend Joe Craven who did the same for the reserve team. Rangers were hugely successful in the early 1960s, of course, and many of the team remember Davie fondly. He went on to work for Davie White when he replaced Symon in 1967 and left in 1970 when Willie Waddell took over and brought in his own backroom team.

I had my blue tinted beer gogles on though

I haven't seen the highlights,however when I first seen it I honestly though he got a touch on the ball,having said that it looked like a foul !!!!!!

UEFA Cup Round of 32 tickets on sale now!! Rangers v PanathinaikosKris Boyd celebrates with Chris Burke Wednesday 13 February. Ibrox Stadium, kick-off 8pm Don't miss the electrifying UEFA Cup Round of 32 action at Ibrox Stadium, when Rangers take on Panathinaikos on Wednesday 13 February, kick-off 8pm. Tickets on public sale now!! Adults �£27 and Concessions just �£14 Bar 72 and season ticket holders in section MLF, please note that this game is included in your season ticket and your Smartcard will be activated. Tickets on sale now from: - Ticket hotline 0871 702 1972* - online here* - Rangers Ticket Centre* *Subject to availability. Booking fees apply. Rangers hospitality also available. Click here for more details or call 0871 702 1972.

RANGERS' UEFA Cup opponents Panathinaikos moved to the top of the Greek Super League thanks to a 2-0 home win over 5th place Tripolis on Sunday. AEK Athens were sitting in pole position prior to the weekend's fixtures but they were to suffer a surprise 3-2 defeat to mid-table Panionios, giving Jose Peseiro's side the chance to skip above their city rivals. Panathinaikos did, however, leave it late to secure the win with Senagalese forward Dame N'Doye opening the scoring on 76 minutes before his strike partner Dimitris Salpigidis bagged a second with two minutes of the game remaining. Ian Durrant travelled to Athens to watch the match and could be asked to return this weekend as the club faces Veria prior to their visit to Glasgow

I happen to think Adam is not a bad young player,but as has already been said by some-one else,he's better in the middle as he lacks pace.I hope this is not the start of the boo boys finding another target !!!,although he is definately frustrating to watch.

Koopin fooked yesterday,my bet today is Rangers,Aston Villa & Newcastle !!!!!

That's how you never see a skint bookie

That's the line for me

The thing is,our team is still a new team and will get better,we are also still competing on all fronts,so for me i'm still confident of bringing the SPL back home,thrown in with another trophy.I'm just glad we didn't waste money on a panic buy,but the Hutton saga has left this bear saddened / angry with Rangers FC.

Agreed

I hope we don't panic buy,not for the sake of buying !!!!

Cheers Frankie,i'll be home on Thursday mate,can't e-mail from here , a wee round of golf maybe ?

Can some one clear up a couple of points for me ?,as i'm a wee bit out of touch. What is the current state of our debt ?. Is it true that Rangers are going to pay Hutton 1mil to sign for Spurs ?.

Without starting another Boyd debate !!!, I agree 100% with SA on this,if we were to play two up front including Boyd, Boyd would be top scorer every season,as he has already proved.

I think Hutton should stay and keep improving,there's plenty time for him to move,however SDM has other ideas !!!!!!!

No need to be shy mate,we all talk a lot of constructive shite on here

I'd still have Fergie before Buffel

IMO we couldn't have a better manager than WS to come in when he did,I said so at the time.And the reason for that is we neede stability,which he has done.Now, when it comes to tactics and team selections he comes in for a bit of criticism,but I believe in stability and I am happy with the way we are,on the field,just now and believe we will get better, so he gets my backing as we have came on loads since his return.My worry is off the park,where are we going SDM ?.

I don't think anyone has ever doubted Buffel has talent,what pisses fans off,me included,is that we all know he can play but he isn't the type of guy who seems to get stuck in when the chips are down and goes missing in games,some say chicken hearted.But I think everyone deserves a chance and he has to realise that he has to strive to play at his best in all games,not just now and again,which is the impression he gives most fans