matty_8 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 McFadden and Maloney are usually good out wide. Anything except Gary Teale imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_cfc Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 i hope Burley sees sense and get rid of crap like Teale, Alexander and McEveley. Would rather see Wilson or Whittaker being played left back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebs Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I reckon we can get a point from Holland away. Last game at home to them going to absolutely crucial i think. Also, Holland will be a ffffb away day, will try and get to that. Might be going to Iceland away as well, doubt it though. Anyway, this is turning into a Scotland thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Wilson Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 TM is right, Macedonia game is crucial. Automatic qualifying could be over right away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_8 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Anyway, this is turning into a Scotland thread seasons over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebs Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Didn't Macedonia take a point off England a while back? I can see them being this campaign's Georgia or Belarus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_cfc Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 they did, in England aswell. they're no mugs, the game in Macedonia will be tough, a bit like the Georgia game probably. we all know what happened there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 they do have some good players as well, Goran Pandev is a good striker in Serie A for Lazio and certainly is no mug - I do sense Georgia or Belarus about them as well, so that's why I hope we can get 3 to start off perfectly England drew 2-2 with them in England and they were quite lucky to win the game in Skopje, was a 1-0 win if I remember correctly. Another thing that strikes me from looking at the fixtures is after the away Dutch game on March 28th, Scotland have the last 3 out of 4 games at home - could be something we could take advantage of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_cfc Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 It could be, hopefully we are still in contention by then. The last game at home to Holland will be good if we are both fighting for 1st or even if they have already QF and we need something to get the play-off spot its a while away but at least we have a bit of optimism for the 1st time in god knows how long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 26, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 26, 2008 Has this turned into the Scotland thread or what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_8 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 is there a Scotland thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 26, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 26, 2008 Er yeah, there has been one for ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_cfc Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 there is, maybe be better cutting and pasting the last 20 posts from here into that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacemaker7 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Walter has done so much for Rangers. This season he has done a fantastic job of rebuilding the team. But if he does indeed bring back rat boy, and the team are not ultimitley sucessful, it will prove to be the redeeming action of his entire tenure at our helm, which IMO would be a travesty. Which is indeed the bottom line. I'll wait and see how it goes on the park - as well as whatever other players get signed - before deciding a club legend should be summarily dismissed. We owe Walter Smith as a club more than anyone could ever imagine - he might not be the most exciting manager I've ever seen, and he might well have an adversity to playing players under 30 and wait until the 85th minute before making subs - BUT he has won more trophies at Rangers than any other manager bar Bill Struth. That is what counts. People calling for his head based on what might be, need to take a long hard look at themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacemaker7 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Our very success, gained you will agree by skill, will draw more people than ever to see it. And that will benefit many more clubs than Rangers. Let the others come after us. We welcome the chase. It is healthy for us. We will never hide from it. Never fear, inevitably we shall have our years of failure, and when they arrive, we must reveal tolerance and sanity. No matter the days of anxiety that come our way, we shall emerge stronger because of the trials to be overcome. That has been the philosophy of the Rangers since the days of the gallant pioneers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 26, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 26, 2008 If Walter Smith signs Kenny Miller then I don't think it will be a good decision. But at the end of the day... Walter Smith Honours Scotland * Winners o UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship (1) - 1982 o Kirin Cup (1) - 2006 Rangers * Winners o Scottish League Premier Division (7) - 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-1997 o Scottish Cup (4) - 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 2007-08 o Scottish League Cup (4) - 1992-93, 1993-94, 1996-97, 2007-08 * Runners-up o UEFA Cup (1) - 2007-08 o Scottish Cup (2) - 1993-94, 1997-98 Personal * Clydesdale Bank SPL Manager of the Year (1) - 2007-08 * SFWA Manager of the Year (6) - 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2007-08 Me Sports Interactive B Finsbury Leisure Centre Thursday Lunchtime League Runners Up (1) - Spring 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFurball Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 If the rumoured price and wages are true, then we'll have *****ed £3.8m and upwards of £30k a week on Miller and McCulloch, when there's players like Pablo Aimar available for a little more. Calling for him to be sacked over it is hysterical, but serious questions over Smith's judgement in the transfer window and long term plans for the club have to be asked if the Miller rumours turn out to be true. £4m bought Arsenal Niklas Bendtner, Kolo Toure, Gael Clichy and Mathieu Flamini. There's plenty of cheap talent to be had if you're willing to look for it, instead of always going for the safe option. The 4 mentioned players, or Lee McCulloch and Kenny Miller? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Wenger is possibly one of the most clued up guys in football though with a scouting network to rival anything that any club in the world has and Pablo Aimar would probably never go near the SPL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFurball Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Originally posted by TM:Wenger is possibly one of the most clued up guys in football though with a scouting network to rival anything that any club in the world has and Pablo Aimar would probably never go near the SPL Don't ask, you don't get. I'd rather we were enquiring for players of that calibre than signing yet another player who did an alright job for Scotland 3 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 26, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'd rather we were enquiring for players of that calibre Maybe we do and we just never hear about it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacemaker7 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Originally posted by Ter:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I'd rather we were enquiring for players of that calibre Maybe we do and we just never hear about it </div></BLOCKQUOTE> And mibbe we will. If Miller is one of the three 'quality' players then sure we're having a laugh. It all depends who big the kitty is and Chairman Liar did say he would release a substantial amount to the manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 27, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 27, 2008 I see McGregor has had a successful knee operation and should be fit for the start of next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Originally posted by Ter:I see McGregor has had a successful knee operation and should be fit for the start of next season. Spurs will be delighted.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 27, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 27, 2008 Originally posted by Frankie:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ter: I see McGregor has had a successful knee operation and should be fit for the start of next season. Spurs will be delighted.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I heard something about McGregor whoring himself around London clubs (football clubs btw ) or something. Shed any light on the alleged story Frankie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I heard a few months back it was almost certain McGregor would be sold this summer as his recent form had over-inflated his true value (this is the way the club administration saw the Hutton transfer and will probably see any future one (AM, CC or whoever)... Pretty sure Spurs were the club involved in the deal (~£6million). No idea if the story is true or not of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebs Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Would be quite surprised if you didn't get any bids for McGregor this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwater sunlight Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 if its true £6mil would be good business, but would it be enough to find a suitable replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insomniac Ronnie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Is Graeme Smith only on loan at Motherwell? He is an okay goalkeeper, had a couple of good saves against Celtic and Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_8 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Alexander isnt terrible. Hes good enough imo Maybe try another bid for Hearts keeper Banks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwater sunlight Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 thought he was there full time. alexander is a decent keeper, but would not be entirely happy with him as first choice. banks isnt good enough either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insomniac Ronnie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 robinson for mcgregor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_8 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I like Robinson. I would love him at Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwater sunlight Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 robinson is a good goalie. not had the best of seasons, but a lot of his bad press was over-hyped, and would be one of the best keepers in the league. doubt he'd come to the spl and potentially lose his england spot, even though there aren't any big clubs interested (middlesbrough) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 27, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 27, 2008 Is Graeme Smith only on loan at Motherwell? He is an okay goalkeeper, had a couple of good saves against Celtic and Rangers. No. We used to have him but we released him or something. We signed a different Graeme Smith from Kilmarnock at the start of last season. Confused? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 27, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 27, 2008 It seems too much of a co-incidence to me that our collapse started once McGregor got injured. Maybe he's far more influential to the team than we give him credit for. Not that Alexander has done anything obviously wrong. Strange one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insomniac Ronnie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Originally posted by Ter:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Is Graeme Smith only on loan at Motherwell? He is an okay goalkeeper, had a couple of good saves against Celtic and Rangers. No. We used to have him but we released him or something. We signed a different Graeme Smith from Kilmarnock at the start of last season. Confused? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep, confused () and I was being serious with the Robinson for McGregor thing, mabye even some money going your way as Ramos seems to dislike Robinson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zink Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 kenny <3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 27, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 27, 2008 At least there was a bit of good news this evening with Miller's agent saying there has been no contact from Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Nice Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 believe an agent at your peril Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sned Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Miller signing within the week then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 27, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 27, 2008 True, but it's nice to hear something that isn't that he's coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Miller was in this morning's Record saying there had been contact so someone's telling porkies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 noticed an article on ITV text tonight saying that contact had been made, but "a deal wasn't as cut and dried as everybody seems to think" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Aye, that was the same interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 It's probably the agent trying to force our hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_cfc Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 i dont think i've ever seen a transfer that fans were ever so opposed to. Celtic fans on the other hand are all wanting to see it happen. Even though could possibly turn out a good player for you, its just that it would be quite funny i hated him at Celtic, so it gives me another reason to hate him more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFurball Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Originally posted by Ter:It seems too much of a co-incidence to me that our collapse started once McGregor got injured. Maybe he's far more influential to the team than we give him credit for. Not that Alexander has done anything obviously wrong. Strange one. It's for the same reason that Celtic's form went to shit when Boruc got injured in December. Mark Brown and Neil Alexander aren't bad keepers, but they just lack something that their respective number 1s have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Brown is pretty poor, decent SPL shot stopper but he's not especially reliable. Probably about the Rab Douglas level. Miller will definitely score against us. Actually if anyone can get a decent contribution out of him it's smith. Would be hilarious if he joined though, he'd have to live in Oslo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted May 28, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted May 28, 2008 i dont think i've ever seen a transfer that fans were ever so opposed to. We've been linked with Maloney as well and to be honest I'm not too bothered about that one as he's actually a decent player. Miller is just rank rotten and (IMO) he's got nothing to offer that the likes of Steven Lennon already has. If Steven Lennon had been playing for Hibs for a season and done well we'd be trying to buy him for £1M and end up getting him for £2M or something. We really need to loan the likes of Lennon out to another SPL team to see how he gets on as he's not going to stick around in the reserves forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleyjag Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Originally posted by deerokus:Brown is pretty poor, decent SPL shot stopper but he's not especially reliable. Probably about the Rab Douglas level. Miller will definitely score against us. Actually if anyone can get a decent contribution out of him it's smith. Would be hilarious if he joined though, he'd have to live in Oslo. Mark Brown is awesome No coincidence that Caley's best years were when he was between the sticks tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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