chilledbear 16 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Pedro Caixinha will leave his director of football Mark Allen in charge of transfer business this week as he expects to welcome even more additions to his Rangers squad. The Portuguese coach has already signed ten new players this summer and hopes to continue his revamp of the Ibrox side before the transfer window closes on Thursday night. Caixinha, pictured, who saw a double from Alfredo Morelos, and a first Rangers goal for Eduardo Herrera secure a much-needed 3-1 win over Ross County in Dingwall yesterday, will join his players in taking time off during the international break but will remain in touch with Allen. “Mark will be in charge of it,” said Caixinha. “I will go to a university class in Portugal this week. I will be in contact with Mark. We know what we want. We are working on what we want and we hope to get it. “I’m pleased with the work of the boys and the result. They will now have four days off, time to recover and plenty of time to prepare for the next match.” Caixinha was not completely satisfied with his team’s performance against County, who hit back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to score through Thomas Mikkelsen before Herrera’s late strike. “Winning is the most important thing and we did that today,” said Caixinha. “I was pleased with the first-half performance but I didn’t like the way we lost possession easily at times in the second half. That led to the goal we conceded and gave momentum to the opponent. “Two-nil is always a false result. When the other team score, it can create doubts. We didn’t control the game by having the ball and that’s something we need to analyse with the players. We had to reorganise the team with substitutions.” Carlos Pena was among the replacements Caixinha introduced and he predicts big things from the Mexican midfielder whose limited involvement so far has been a source of concern for Rangers fans. “You saw how many times Carlos got in the box, even coming in from the left,” said Caixinha. “He just needs the right rhythm and that comes from minutes in games, not just in training. He will be a totally different player. I have no doubts about the kind of player we have in Carlos. “All of the new players are interesting players. We just need to give them time and confidence, which is what we have been doing so far.” Ross County manager Jim McIntyre was left exasperated by the level of his team’s first-half display. “We were so guilty of giving the ball away,” he said. “We were nervous. There was a lack of belief. “We never took the game to Rangers. They got into a 2-0 lead and we played a major part in it. I was looking for a reaction in the second half. There had to be. The first half was unacceptable and not something we will tolerate.” Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/rangers-boss-says-director-of-football-to-oversee-transfers-1-4544032 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think we're 2-3 players being off a decent team. I'd like a left-sided player as a priority and perhaps another striker. A full-back would be really useful too - perhaps a left sided one to push Wallace into better form. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthter 542 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think we're 2-3 players being off a decent team. I'd like a left-sided player as a priority and perhaps another striker. A full-back would be really useful too - perhaps a left sided one to push Wallace into better form. Funny how things happen....a couple of season ago, It was our left side that was by far the strongest, with most attacks coming down that side from Wallace & McKay. Now it tends to be the right side with Tav & Candeias. A proper left sided "winger" would be useful, rather than a right footed player cutting in. We do have Dodoo, but it seems clear that he's not in the managers (immediate) plans. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,751 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 We could do with some wide players. Depending on how Pena gets on, we might be okay in midfield. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think we will push a deal through for Walker. I would imagine Allen will know some talented youngsters down south that may be available as well. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Funny how things happen....a couple of season ago, It was our left side that was by far the strongest, with most attacks coming down that side from Wallace & McKay. Now it tends to be the right side with Tav & Candeias.A proper left sided "winger" would be useful, rather than a right footed player cutting in. We do have Dodoo, but it seems clear that he's not in the managers (immediate) plans. Agreed. Before that Wallace and Macleod were also excellent together. I don't think we necessarily need an out and out of winger like Candeias and I do feel it would help us if there were left-footed. Ironically Jamie Walker is right-footed but I can see why the manager thinks he'd fit into that role quite nicely. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think we will push a deal through for Walker. I would imagine Allen will know some talented youngsters down south that may be available as well. Yeah, the manager has said he wants Walker and I think we'll get him this week. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Agreed. Before that Wallace and Macleod were also emIxcellent together. I don't think we necessarily need an out and out of winger like Candeias and I do feel it would help us if there were left-footed. Ironically Jamie Walker is right-footed but I can see why the manager thinks he'd fit into that role quite nicely. Jamie Walker is left footed according to: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jamie-walker/profil/spieler/72518 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Jamie Walker is left footed according to: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jamie-walker/profil/spieler/72518 Takes all his penalties right footed though... That website is a good resource but not overly reliable on the small details. Edited August 28, 2017 by Frankie 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,877 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I think we're 2-3 players being off a decent team. I'd like a left-sided player as a priority and perhaps another striker. A full-back would be really useful too - perhaps a left sided one to push Wallace into better form. I thought Wallace had one of his better games of late, on Sunday. His running in the first half helped to stretch the RC defence and create options. And he even got a couple of shots on goal. We need more of that though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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