Frankie

While it goes without saying that this unfair spotlight shines in only one direction, TBB is proscribed by UEFA so it shouldn't be a surprise that after more concerted pressure when we sing it they pander to mischief-makers like Spiers et al. The probationary period is almost up so it was inevitable these people would renew their attempts to cause problems for our club. Now we've breached the UEFA directive, they have little choice but to punish us more forcefully. I doubt the censure in the Daily Record will happen but we will lose heavily out of this and, make no mistake, our enemies (for that is what they are) will continue to pursue us. Not because they want to eradicate bigotry but because they hate our club and they hate you and I.

Welcome to Gersnet mate!

Confirmed by the club: http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20110407/rangers-to-fight-uefa-charge_2254024_2332870?

Traynor's information will be true. An absolute disgrace.

There's no doubt Whyte has been pressing the flesh with such people recently (see ongoing investment funding issues) so it may well be that either they work with him in some way or conversley perhaps they've decided they can fund it themselves without Whyte's input? Either way I do think high net worth bears will be investing into the club once SDM leaves. To what extent and in what way I honestly don't know.

I don't think I've seen any in-fighting from RM staff. Sure there are a few healthy disagreements from time to time but generally all the mods/admin get on well as far as I can see - although I don't spend a lot of time on such stuff there at the moment.

If John Wayne can have the real name Marion then Lindsay is equally fine by me...

So, so cynical for such a young man!

Probably seen as something that could influence the Stock Exchange. Naughty boy Lindsay.

Probably seen as something that could influence the Stock Exchange. Naughty boy Lindsay.

Not often you see an article like that on the official website. An interesting indicator to progress perhaps?

Agreed - mental strength should never be under-estimated actually and McGregor's own self-belief and confidence never seems to wane despite the rare mistake and/or negative publicity surrounding his private life. I'm actually astonished a 'bigger' club haven't picked him up by now. After all he'd be a snip considering what price some comparative 'keepers go for in 'better' leagues. Sure he has his faults like any player but his overall talent and experience means he really is a top-class goalkeeper.

Yeah, the cross that he tipped away looked a goal for all the world last night as well. Lafferty and Naismith scored two great goals but McGregor won us the points last night. [/GOALIES UNION]

McGregor is definitely better but we're very lucky to have two very good 'keepers as Alexander has never let us down when he's played. Can't be easy to sit on the bench week after week and still find a high level the few times you are called upon.

Afraid not - still nothing more than a rumour but I'll post more as soon as I hear more.

Naismith and Miller were both superb in the first half of the season but McGregor has done the business throughout. Unfortunately, he's not on the short list so Naismith has to be considered the most probable candidate in a season that's been quite uninspiring individually.

As Scotland's number one goalkeeper again helped deliver a crucial three points in Rangers' quest for a third SPL in a row, I turned to my mates and remarked just how important the lad is to our club. Surely the outstanding candidate for our player of the year this season? McGregor's time at Rangers has been a fascinating one for a 'keeper that is still a year short of his 30th birthday - a milestone that usually sees goalies mature on the field with their advancing years. Just over 9 years since he made his competitive d�©but for the club as an enforced sub for Stefan Klos in a League Cup tie away to Forfar, the Scotsman has been on a roller-coaster of a career so far. Considered surplus to requirements by both Dick Advocaat and Alex McLeish, McGregor was one Murray Park product that seemed to be destined for mediocrity in the early part of this century. Respective loans to St Johnstone (04/05) and Dunfermline (05/06) suggested he was going to be just another promising youngster without a future at Ibrox. The arrival of Paul Le Guen (and to a lesser extent Lionel Letizi) changed that. While both of these Frenchmen had had impressive careers before arriving at Rangers, both struggled on arrival in Glasgow but if Le Guen can lay claim to one positive upon leaving 'by mutual consent' he can point to installing McGregor as the club's number 1 goalkeeper - even if Letizi's poor form and injury contributed to this decision. McGregor went on to be voted the club's Players' Player of the Year for that season (2006/07). Since then he appeared to take confidence in his own ability and has improved year on year also making his Scotland international d�©but that season. A genuine natural shot-stopper it says a lot for him that he can keep guys like Neil Alexander and Craig Gordon behind him. Unfortunately, with this rise to prominence the lad has had his fair share of controversy. From being made a joint scapegoat for a Scotland team 'bonding' session to stormy personal relationships that seem him on the front pages as much as the back, McGregor's well known nickname and chant are certainly apt. Conversely crude songs about erroneous assault charges are less funny and it is to the lad's credit that he's never reacted to them - unlike other players and managers who do use such excuses for poor behaviour. Fortunately, current Scotland manager Craig Levein is another person who realises that McGregor has perhaps been hard done by in the past so, despite a disgraceful sine die SFA ban, the former Dundee Utd and Hearts manager recalled McGregor back to the international fold at the start of this season and he has since made the Scotland No1 position his own with some fine displays for his country. In the meantime McGregor has maintained his form at club level and as Rangers once again became the sole Scottish club to challenge on domestic and European fronts, he has been one player that has shown a high level of consistency and quality throughout. He may not have scored the goals of Kenny Miller or provided the graft of Steven Naismith but McGregor's plethora of vital saves is as invaluable as anything else this season. To that end, it is a huge surprise he's not even mentioned on the official Rangers Player of the Year list - despite the inclusion of players that, with respect, have failed to deliver this season. During a difficult period for the club in financial terms, McGregor is arguably the most expensive asset we have at the club. Out of contract in 2013 and with a variety of clubs always interested in his availability McGregor has come a long way from unglamorous loan spells and unsavoury international incidents. He truly has matured as a player and as a person. Next term will be McGregor's testimonial year given February 2012 will have been 10 years since his first team d�©but and this summer 10 years since he signed professionally in 2001. In a sport that now sees players more motivated by money rather than loyalty it is quite amazing that a player of McGregor's quality is still at Rangers. More so when you consider the variety of external factors that never seemed to impinge on his own self-belief. Of course without a club takeover the lad may not see this exceptional milestone but if he does decide to move on McGregor will leave Rangers with our thanks and as Scotland's number one. Thus, if he continues to court consistency instead of controversy there's no reason why he can't have another ten years as Scotland's number one!

I reckon McGregor is our player of the year as it stands - quite unbelievable he's not even on the the club's shortlist.

Rangers take the points despite ragged performance on dreadful pitch in Perth. http://www.gersnetonline.co.uk/2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=390:st-johnstone-v-rangers-player-ratings-and-mom-poll&catid=1:articles&Itemid=67 Crucial save at 1-0 won us the points as much as anything else last night. Nods of approval for Lafferty and Whittaker also!

Please folks - let's keep the thread free of the kind of stuff that just makes a mockery of what Rab is trying to achieve.

I'm also wearing no pants.

Not teasing mate. I know nothing more than I've posted myself.

Like I say there are obvious problems between a few people but that shouldn't stop the majority moving on past them.

It is a rumour based on reliable information - nothing more at this stage. I can only go on what has been provided to me over the last week and all information has been solid so far (and often before the media). Like I say, hopefully I'll have some meat to put on the bones later as like everyone else I'm eager to know more.

Not at the moment mate. May have an update this evening though with a bit of luck.