Frankie

Definitely... Last night was always going to be tricky as we were never going to be as sharp after not playing for 2 weeks. We got through it and played some good stuff at times. An even more difficult match on Sunday now but with the right players and improvement we can win that as well.

Agree with all of that Mike...

Fahrenhorst plays for Hannover and I've written before about how we were initially interested in a swap deal with Buffel... The Larson one isn't 100%. I'd imagine he'll only come if Cousin (or even Boyd) leaves.

Agree with you and Gribz. I can't help but feel that while Taylor is a good player he's a left-sided version of Whittaker - ie versatile, attacking and solid but not too creative. For the money involved I'd rather we spent it on a better quality of player. I'm not sure Hutton does want to go. I think pressure is being placed upon him by more senior people at the club.

http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=578&Itemid=1 With the January transfer window already half-way closed, itââ?¬â?¢s time for Gersnetââ?¬â?¢s ââ?¬Ë?The-Insiderââ?¬â?¢ to divulge what heââ?¬â?¢s been hearing deep in the fitness rooms of Auchenhowie. First off, to the disappointment of most Rangers fans, it seems the Alan Hutton saga is NOT finished. After turning down a deal of Ã?£20K p/week and considering the immediate thoughts of his heavily pregnant partner, it was felt Hutton would be staying at Rangers until the summer at least. However, Spurs were keen to get their man and our mole has told us they are confident Hutton will move south next week for Ã?£8million plus add-ons which take the deal up to around Ã?£10million. The London club increased their wage offer to Ã?£33K p/week and the lad understandably felt this money was too good to turn down for the long term future of his family. He is genuinely disappointed to be leaving Rangers but it appears the club administration were keen to move him on considering the money involved and the fact Steven Whittaker can slot in immediately at right back. This leaves the question of how much of this money will be invested back into the team. Information is tight in this regard but thereââ?¬â?¢s no doubt SDM would be under pressure to use the money if suitable players are available. One such player is SÃ?¸ren Larsen of FC Schalke in Germany. As Gersnet revealed last year, the club are scouring the German leagues for players and the huge Danish international is one player that has come to light. He would be available for around Ã?£1.5million and with the future of Daniel Cousin still doubtful, Walter Smith sees the player as an ideal replacement for the lone striker role. It is expected that two other players will follow Larsen through the door before the end of January. One is Portsmouthââ?¬â?¢s Matthew Taylor who would at last fill the gap Rangers have at left-midfield while providing further cover for the left-back position. Taylor would cost a fair bit more and would also command the kind of wage that does not fit the current club structure. However, Rangers are still very hopeful that a deal can be done in keeping with the finance available. Depending on other players linked with moves out of the club (including Thomas Buffel, Ugo Ehiogu and Alan Gow), Rangers will make one more signing before the end of the month. German defender Frank Fahrenhorst is still one central defender that may fill the bill as the manager looks to positively influence the reliable Cuellar/Weir pairing. If Andy Webster can prove his fitness and sort out his contractual issues that may not prove necessary but rumours are abound Walter Smith has lost patience with the Scotland internationalââ?¬â?¢s situation. What is for sure the next two weeks will be extremely interesting. Circumstances can change quickly and while most Rangers fans would prefer Alan Hutton to stay at the club, if he does leave its vital the money received is invested back into the team to ensure the strongest possible challenge on all competitions ââ?¬â?? especially when one considers the congested fixture list. Being four points clear at the top of the table should not mean we are resting on our laurels. 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 fortnight. :box:

Yes it's me. It's all about opinions. I thought Naismith had a decent game and was our most dangerous player in the second half. He should have had 2 pens easily enough. Ferguson was my own MoM.

http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=577&Itemid=1 Not difficult tonight....

Thanks for that mate...

http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,5~1216447,00.html I expect we'll appeal using Kallstrom's own testimony.

My wife and I were visiting a local pet store to buy some food for our wee dog when the missus spied a firm offering photo opportunities for portraits with your pet.... Imagine my surprise when I walked over and watched Celtc Chief Executive Peter Liewell sit down with his own particular lapdog. What a well trained little doggie this was. Did everything it was told to do - including sh!t in the corner and blame another dog; chase after it's own tail continually and bite strangers indiscriminately. Mr Liewell didn't take kindly to my suggestion of muzzling it though. :moon:

Good stuff mate.... I'll get this on the main site tomorrow am...

Sure... I can do that easily enough...

As the RST links with Rangers Youth Development continue to get closer both organisations have come up with an idea to get more information from the guys who work within the youth set-up. Over the next couple of weeks the RST will have a chance to ask questions to the following people. Colin Stewart: Director of Operations, Rangers FC Development Fund Satty Singh: Director Rangers FC Development Fund Jimmy Sinclair: Director of Murray Park Craig Mulholland: Youth Development Billy Kirkwood: Rangers U19 Coach John Fleck: Member of the U19 squad Andrew Shinnie: Member of the U19 squad We would like to give Gersnet members the chance to tell us the questions that they would like asked. All you have to do is send an email to scottrst@hotmail.co.uk with your question and whom the question is for. Please ask as many questions as you like. Once we have your questions answered we will list all the answers on our website.

Phew... http://www.rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk/rstsite/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Yep, able and willing to write any.... Thanks again gribz for sorting this out...

Our partners at Rangers Lotto would like to make clear that Rangers FC has emphasised that the Club is considering a number of different options with regard to the redevelopment of the Hinshelwood area. If redevelopment of the Stadium goes ahead, supporters� bricks would be incorporated, as would the history and heritage of our Stadium. http://www.rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk/rstsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=164&Itemid=1

Excellent news - while it's imperative we win the match, this is a chance to play some fringe/young players to give them much needed experience of playing in competitive games in front of an expectant home crowd.

Thanks for the update Barry. Everything you say makes sense.

Good stuff....

bmck is in the process of securing an alternative...

Selling Hutton in the summer may be agreeable in terms of increasing our funds but doing so now could negatively affect our continuity in terms of winning trophies...

I was talking in terms of voting at the end of the season. If Thomson were to keep up his recent performances then he'd be alongside Hutton and Cuellar for any awards IMO. In the last few months he's been superb and deserves a lot of credit for the way he's gone about his business in the face of a fair bit of criticism at times from many fans. He could have let his head go down very easily but he hasn't and while he may not make the kind of killer passes or creative play that others have, his work-rate and commitment during games has been incredible.

My ratings now online along with MoM Poll... http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite

It seems it's likely we'll play 2 OF games in a week in March. Hopefully we'll have a 4 point lead at least by then and 2 positive results in that month could secure the title... Exciting times!

I think most of us can guess the language used... It's certainly not for a family orientated forum like this fucking place....