Frankie

Ah, Pete you nasty bugger... One never knows though! Seboooooooooooooooo!

So far: Frankie Ian1964 JohnnyK RB Bmck gisabeer Hastie Can I ask folk to let me know when they buy their ticket so I can ensure we're all put at the same table... Shaping up to be a great night. Who are the squares not coming? :box:

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Not heard anything about this and all the talk is about new players coming in not Sebo coming back...

http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=582&Itemid=1 As we approach the last 7 days of the January transfer window and lose our most prolific league scorer, The-Insider once again lets us know of the rumours (yes, rumours not fact!) that he has been hearing over the last few days. First off, with Daniel Cousin signing for Fulham all the debate is who will replace him and how much of the �£3million will Walter Smith get to spend. The answer is not very much as once all the parties get their hefty cut of the transfer fee; and Rangers still looking to address their debt, that will only leave around half of the initial �£3million figure. It must disappoint and concern all Ranges fans that in seasons where they continue to support the team so strongly financially (despite no success and little defence from the club when criticised) that certain people continue to make so much money out of transfers. The three most common names linked with a move are S�¸ren Larsen, Luke Moore and, now, Kyle Lafferty of Burnley. Of those Larsen is the most affordable but Rangers retain an interest in all three. Larsen and Lafferty offer the most direct replacement in terms of style of play while Moore has already visted Murray Park and has viewed property in the West End of Glasgow. Unfortunately, Villa want �£3.5million for his services and, at this stage, Rangers cannot afford that fee. To counter the finance issue, as revealed last week by Gersnet, Alan Hutton's Rangers future is still very much in the balance. As we told you last week, Spurs increased their weekly wage offer by over 50% after dealing directly with Rangers and not Hutton's agent. Since then Hutton has sacked his agent John Lonergan and any move to London is still on the table with Rangers being keen to sell. Certainly with Ehiogu and Cousin now having left the club and no replacements brought back in, further pressure will be on Sir David Murray to buy - more so if Hutton and/or Buffel also leave. As we said last week, two or three suitable signings could mean the difference between a title-winning side and not winning any trophies whatsoever. The-Insider will keep you informed over the next week.

We are interested in Moore but I can't see us spending that cash unless we move on Hutton and/or Buffel

No chance of Ferguson leaving mate...

Superb mate...

We won't sign Moore unless we move on Hutton. Soren Larsen will sign for us asap.

We have accepted a bid. Cousin will sign for Fulham tonight/tomorrow.

Sportsman's dinner mate. Going by last year it will be something like this again: Welcome by MC Fabulous 3 Course Meal Speaker 1 Raffle Speaker 2 Auction Music Singsong in the lobby till 5am at least... :cheers: Obviously the Gersnet guys will meet up beforehand. I'll be through in the morning of the event so will be in Glasgow for lunch and a cheap bevvy first. Honestly mate, these are great nights.

Soren... 'The Insider' will keep us right...

Cousin will leave today by the looks of it. Larsen will replace him asap.

Wives are welcome mate but since tis about the only time off I get for a lads night out, I'm glad you've decided against this... Good stuff so far - 6 people including a mate of mine. Anyone else up for this? RB?

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Excellent stuff... Remember folks you can actually pay up your tickets by contacting the Trust.

We have bought the lights and a new domed rain cover...

Curb your enthusiasm >

Guys, As you may or may not know the RST is approaching it's 5th birthday. Every year we have our annual gala fund-raising dinner which is one of the social events of the Rangers calendar. Each year it gets better and better and I can honestly say last year's was one of the best night's out of my life. This year should be even better. Full details at the following link but suffice to say the venue, speakers, food and prizes will be at the highest of the first class range. Not to mention the 500 fellow fans and host of RFC legends and celebrities who attend to make the night that little bit special. http://www.rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk/annualdinner2008.html As such, I thought it would be a great idea to get a Gersnet table of ten at the event. This is a great opportunity for all of us to meet up, have a great night and meet bears of every walk of life. I understand it's not cheap but it is great value in comparison with similar official club events (which I've attended and haven't been as good). I'm sure all of us are interested in meeting up with other posters, having a beer, some nice food while being entertained by the very best speakers/comedians. Then maybe go home with a signed Barry Ferguson strip or the like as a raffle prize. Who fancies it? Let me know here or by pm and I'll ensure the table is put together and a great night is organised. Please note this event is open to all fans - not just Trust members. Myself, johnnyk and ian1964 are already going so if we can get another 6 or 7 people that really would be different class! Any questions please feel free to ask!

Understand your doubt about Whittaker mate. I certainly sure your caution with regard to his inconsistent contribution so far. In saying that being moved about from right midfield, left back and now right back can't be helping the lad in his first 5 months at the club. Certainly it's taken Hutton 4 years to achieve the kind of level we'd like to see from all our players. As such, Whittaker needs our backing to help him move towards that goal. In terms of continuity, I'd much prefer Hutton stays. However, the argument regarding the fee offered and using it to improve the whole team is a strong one. Unfortunately, I'm unsure at this stage, as to how much of the ~�£10million Walter would get of the potential Hutton/Cousin/Buffel cash. Certainly, with the debt in mind, all of it may not be realistic, but half of it should be.

As per usual, I'd imagine the usual last day rush is most likely... Lots of rumours and heresy - nothing concrete at the moment.

http://www.rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk/rstsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=170&Itemid=1 As part of our ongoing consultations with various police forces across Scotland, the Trust would like to inform our members that we will be meeting with Northern Constabulary (NC) in early 2008. NC have been most helpful with regards to many subjects and we look forward to working with them in the near future. The Trust hopes other police forces and relevant organisations are also eager to open channels of communication to ensure Rangers fans are fully consulted on matters of mutual interest.

Erm.. thanks for that analysis mate...

Four points clear again then. After a couple of unconvincing but completely imperative away victories, is the league in the bag or are some bears counting their chickens a little bit too early? Certainly I can understand why some will be feeling confident. The wins achieved last week were the kind of games we just havenââ?¬â?¢t secured three points in recent years. All too often we drop points in games against so-called lesser opposition in matches where more brawn than skill is required. As such, while weââ?¬â?¢d all like to see silky soccer and three goal wins, sometimes one just has to settle for keeping possession and relying on our strikers taking their chances when they come. Thus, although we could easily have dropped four points against Gretna and Caley, the team should be praised for working hard and securing wins in these difficult matches. Especially when one considers our enforced fortnight break which was always going to affect our sharpness and fluency. The next month will be huge in terms of determining our success this season. We have matches in all four competitions and the outcome of these games will show just how capable we are of competing on all fronts. For most Rangers fans the SPL title will take obvious precedence over the UEFA and domestic cups. At the same time though, weââ?¬â?¢ve not won a thing for nearly three years so we should rightly be looking to win everything. That may not be realistic (especially in European terms) but our ambitions should be high and when we have played well this season we have competed with the very best Europe has to offer. To be able to do this weââ?¬â?¢ll need a strong squad with reserve players capable of coming in. Losing the outstanding Kevin Thomson for the next 6 weeks is a big blow and we can ill-afford further injuries in central midfield. Barry Ferguson has not had his best season but has shown signs of a return to form lately. Similarly, Brahim Hemdani offers a composed holding player and his class shines through on most stages. Losing either of these players in conjunction with Thomson could be a fatal blow even if Dean Furman is impressing at reserve level. As such, with ten days to the closure of the transfer window, Iââ?¬â?¢d be looking for Walter Smith to strengthen this area. Rumours are rife about who is leaving and who may be joining. Hutton, Cousin and Buffel all said to be on their way out while Larsen and Moore apparently close to coming in. All things considered, continuity must take precedence over money but if Hutton especially is to leave, this bear would like to see a significant portion of any transfer income invested into a new creative midfield player. For most of the season weââ?¬â?¢ve lacked such a player so if we could secure one (even better if theyââ?¬â?¢re left-sided) that could not only provide the spark the team needs but the depth talked about above. Similarly, Ugo Ehiogu has moved back south, so another centre-half is still appealing. Carlos Cuellar has proven a snip at Ã?£2.3million so if we could spend this kind of cash on another similar player, this would bode well for our title challenge. Davie Weir has done very well but has also shown glimpses of poor form, while his lack of pace and deep positioning does affect the team tactically. If Andy Webster can prove his fitness then he could save us money but relying on him is rather risky given his record and contract problems. The reason Iââ?¬â?¢m perhaps being overly analytical here is that I genuinely feel we are only two or three players away from having a real decent side. Considering the average age of the squad, the relative inexperience of some, the Scottish backbone and the potential to improve, a reasonable financial investment into the team could yield real dividends. Ã?£12million was spent in the summer ââ?¬â?? a fair amount in todayââ?¬â?¢s SPL financial climate ââ?¬â?? but if we could spend some more now (but only on the right players) such a gamble could bring the SPL title home to Ibrox and provide the foundations for more success to come. To conclude, we are more than capable of winning the SPL (and more). However, we should not rest on the laurels of a four-point gap and if SDM is serious about the clubââ?¬â?¢s long term future, further investment is required to maximise our chances of bringing the successful times back. Public sound-bites and moonbeams about regeneration and stadium redevelopment may be exciting and ambitious but first and foremost I want to see Barry Ferguson lift the SPL league trophy in May. Then we can decide on how to build further on this and finally take Rangers FC into the new millennium. http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=581&Itemid=1

http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=580&Itemid=1 Papac for me...