Dave M609

3 minutes ago, Bill said:

There seems to be an argument emerging that excuses Morelos simply by blaming Windass. That's a dangerous path to go down.

Merely an observation Bill I'm not making excuses for Morelos, he has been shite the last two games, all I'm saying is that they look to have switched, Morelos looks happy, while Windass really doesn't, possibly because he has been forced wide again

4 minutes ago, Uilleam said:

3 - 5 - 2

You know it makes sense........

or 5 - 3 - 2

Do we think Morelos would do better with a partner. I'm with db I don't really like formations that leave strikers isolated, particularly when it doesn't suit their game

We need to keep him for the time being, we can't afford to lose him at least until we can get someone in, I would keep a hold of him, I think he offers something different, however he needs to get out his own head and stop snatching at balls, his positioning can be suspect sometimes, he needs to work on heading a ball and his decision making can be suspect sometimes.

It would be good to get an experienced striker in to give him some guidance and take the burden off him a bit.

I'm hoping to god we can get Defoe, it would be a massive coup for the club even at his age, and he would be a good foil for Morelos.

I actually think Morelos looks the happiest he has been in the whole time he has been here, it's Windass that really looks like he doesn't want to be here.

Team pretty much as expected, we are looking pretty light on the bench though.

Just now, lenny3k said:

For me, this signing is a young player that they want to have a look at with a view to potentially signing in 12 months time if they see promise. He won't be a starter, but he may have potential to eventually become one, which if he does, we will sign him

I would imagine Sadiq would be in this bracket as well

1 minute ago, trublusince1982 said:

Any news on what is happening with Pena?

I'm sure he is with another Mexican team, I think he got loaned from his loan, is it Necaxa

Coulibally is an interesting one, i'm looking forward to see what he brings, it looks like he plays all over the place which might be a detriment to his actual skill set. From the videos I have seen of him he has played RM, LM, CM, DCM, maybe if he is tied down in a central position or a position he feel he suits, it will benefit him. As Pete says, maybe the players around him aren't helping him and he maybe needs some guidance, interesting if nothing else and possibly good back up.

Whats the deal with Ejaria, I never seen the game the other night did he play.

Dorrans is a funny one, I have been desperate for us to sign him, but unfortunately it has been a bit of a disaster, he may be useful to have coming back, but the older he gets the longer it will take to recover from injuries, the Davis rumours only make sense to me if it doesn't look like dorrans is coming back or will make a meaningful contribution this year.

Whats the news on Dorrans, is he injured again.

Not heard of the boy cooper before but he sounds like a pretty highly rated youngster after a quick google search. Is he within our reach, who knows.

As for Defoe and Ings, both really exciting, even with Defoe at the age he is and Ings with the knees he has (Didn't realise he was only 25) . We would really need to be getting them on reduced wages, there is no way we could justify spending that amount of money on Ings having the same injury record as Rossiter, also with Defoe being the age he is I would hope his wages would also be reduced.

Surely they can't command that big a wage, I could see a team like burnley taking a punt on ings because they know him, but surely its to much of a risk.

1 hour ago, der Berliner said:

Wales Online mumbles something like there is sure well a clause in Windass' contract, again confirmed by papa Dean. And they also said that Swansea tested the water with a 1.5m bid. Apparently the Swans read to much of Ill Phill's gibberish.

 

3m clause or not, he won't go for less and it all depends on what Windass wants. If Welsh cash is in his mind, he's no longer wanted in SG's side, since the latter said that he wants hungry players.

Do you think there is a swap deal to be had with Windass if McBurnie is coming in the opposite direction.

Agreed, if he is going then get him gone, there I no point in dragging out, but I agree 3Mill is not enough for him so we need to get the best deal for us.

He is a good player when things are going well, when his head is down though he I as much use as a chocolate tea pot.

The loans don't bother me. I'm happy with the business so far, sorting out the defence was the main priority. he has also made a good acquisition in Arfield. These young guys will fill out the squad and provide different options and should be enough to at least see us through a couple of rounds of the Europa league. Our hands might be tied until the English teams come back and the decide who they want and don't want in their squads, I would imagine if we do manage to qualify for the Europa league we will be able to attract a higher quality of player as well

STV also reporting that we have come to an agreement with Roma for Sadiq

http://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11419998/rangers-keen-on-southampton8217s-steven-davis

Not sure if iv done this right, looks like Steve Davis is on our radar again.

Has the boy Lukas Nmecha been mentioned on this thread, that Bill from Rocksport (not sure how itk he is) had mentioned it on twitter that they were considering him as an option, I'm guessing that was if the sadiq transfer fell through though.

If we were taking a punt on a striker I would rather it was McLaren than Lafferty, Laff is probably past his peak now, McLaren is mid twenties, mind you I would be hoping we are aiming higher than both

He looks not bad at all, reminds me a bit of cousin the way he runs with the ball, tall, fast and powerful, would be a good foil for morelos, we are going to be a seriously physically imposing team going by the business so far

3 hours ago, buster. said:

eh

I read somewhere that Wallace failed a fitness test. Are we playing any games during this training camp or is it purely just for fitness.

19 minutes ago, craig said:

Not even sure why we are speaking about Dost at all.  No way will he be coming to Rangers, so pointless talking about him in this thread.

 

Yep... I really have become SBS

I know, I just can't believe the amount of good players have lost in one swoop because of their fans

I know mate, they will go to clubs with a lot more money than us. I would love a striker like Dost tho, crackin big centre forward

No links or anything to this, just noticing seven Sporting Lisbon players have terminated their contracts. one that sticks out, Bas Dost, how good a signing would he be if we could get him.

McGregor

Katic   Goldson McCrorie

                                                                               Tavernier                                                                  John

Rossiter Jack Arfield

Murphy

Morelos

I could see Hardie going to Livingston. I'm hopeful Rudden can make the step everytime I see the youngsters he always looks very good, natural finisher. I agree pete, I think middleton will probably step up next as well.

Had a quick look on youtube there, we all know you tube videos can be deceiving lol. He looks two footed, fast, strong on the ball, more like a conventional winger, can play on both sides but isn't afraid to cut in and go through the middle.

I would hope its a permanent deal, as folk have said you don't really want to be taking a load of youngsters on loan, if you were going down the loan route it is better that it is someone worthwhile, like Solanke (as mentioned before), guys that would otherwise be out of reach on a permanent basis.