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You keep saying there's no progress but I can't see how anyone can say that. I'm as gutted as everyone else but not being where we want to be is not the same as not progressing towards it. We have a team who have became far more consistent. The team is playing far better and dropping far less points. Played 11 in 2018, won 9 and lost 2 scoring 33 goals. That' the first game against them in years I've went into expecting to win. We fell short and it's a hard one to take but we've clearly moved forward.

He didn't really do much wrong when he was with us to be fair. He was solid for us without being great. Definitely wasn't terrible.

You would be mad to think he's not capable of scoring in league games for us. Firstly, he has scored in the league even though his playing time has been limited so far. Secondly he was known for scoring in bigger games with Hibs including top tier teams in the cups. Thirdly he clearly knows how to remain composed and stick the ball in the net. If we get a big chance in front of goal against them then I'd want it to be Cummings who's there to take it.

I don't think he was as far of it as you think. On the big stage he bested some of the best midfielders and teams in Europe. And he done it for us which is not as easy as it can be for the midfielders who play for Barca, Bayern, Man U etc who have the other top players around them. I woudnt say he was the best in Europe at any time but I think he was probably the only world class player we have had since Laudrup and Gazza.

The pattern is changing though. We've won 6 in the last 7 matches and 4 in the last 5 league matches. Also was it not Murty in charge when we won the 4 league games in a row as well? And all with a team that was a total mess when he inherited it. Win ratio for his current spell is close to 70%.

The only reason we think we could have caught them is because of the results Murty has managed to get, especially in bigger matches. Let's say another manager was brought in earlier this season. He might have won a few of the games we lost but could just as easily lost the bigger games. The bad results have been becoming less regular since Murty took charge. In 2018 we have played 7, won 6 and scored 21 goals. Players who have been written off are now showing real value to the team. We are bringing in the right kind of players and the team are playing well. Still room for improvement but I'm confident we are moving in the right direction. For the first time since being back in the top tier I actally expect us to win all of our games again. That to me is the most important difference.

I'd say he was reasonably well known when we got him. He had also won the Champions league with Ajax the summer before we signed him.

Murty has more points per games played. Not by a lot mind you. Warburton has the highest win ratio but that is including the Championship / Challenge Cup matches. If you just focus on top-tier games Murty has the highest win ratio of the 3. If you only look at Murty's current spell as manager his win ratio is approx equal with Walter Smith's second spell.

A bit unfair on Murty as your only taking into account one stat. The big difference is that Murty has won all his other games with the exception of the 2 draws against them, both of which were decent results under the circumstances. Warburton and Caixinha had more draws and it's reflected in their win ratios in top tier games.

I'm not going to judge him as a Rangers player until he's had a run of games and can get himself fit. Its unfair on him to judge his ability otherwise.

We were a football catastrophe before Murty stepped up. Now we are not and that is with immense credit to him.

He's the kind of player that thrives in bigger games and is composed when he finishes. I'm confident we now have a player, who, if he has decent chances to score against celtic, will have no issue putting the ball in the back of the net.

I think if a cup match is called off it automatically gets pushed back to what would have been the replay date.

I actually think loans are the right way to go at the moment. I believe if there is a new manager in the summer he will need room in the squad to bring in his own players. We shouldn't be adding more players on permanent deals. At least not until we have moved a lot of the current players on. I don't for a second believe this is the reason Murphy is a loan deal as its obvious the board have their own reasons for this.

Well put point but I don't think it's the whole problem. We have to have a board who we can trust to make the right decisons with relation to a manager. Finance is important but if you dont have people that can spend it effectively you still have major problems. Appointing the right manager who can then do the best with what we have but also bring in the right players to improve. The appointment of Caixinha and even Mark Allen have set us back again. If we appoint the right manager you will start to see consistency from a lot of players and also the weeding out of those who are not up to it. The kind of manager we need would have many of our exisiting players playing better and more conistently, and then would have them complimented by 2 or 3 quality signings using the millions that were blown on half a squad in the summer. Over 2 or 3 transfer windows it could make a big difference. Once we get into a better position I think we are more likely to attract a bit of investment.

Don't think anyone would suggest a permanent deal at the moment. I think it's a case of give him it till the end of season, which I think the board are going to do based on how we perform till the end of the year.

Definitely is over the top. Saying that it's maybe a good time to start using Miller more cleverly. Starting certain games or coming on as a sub. He's definitely nearing the end now but is still capable of getting us points.

He' still their manager just now and is obviously going to remain commited to them until he has new employers. Any change from him in charge of them would be a lack of integrity in my opinon. And integrity is something I'm sure we all want the next manager to have. Also, while it probably shouldn't have an effect, I'd say McInnes probably wants to do really well against us in these 2 games as it would help solidify his chances of coming here (assuming he wants it which I think he probably does). 2 defeats on the other hand could have an opposite effect.

It's very possible Green told them to find new clubs but was intending to sell them, and this then backfired when the SPFA and the players agents told the players they could leave for nothing. Even if this was true it is still the players fault at the end of the day as they chose to deny us money by not transferring.

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They were absolutely class when they came to Ibrox. Unreal how good Mendieta was. Best performance I've seen from an opposition player agains us.

I don't know him but his very careful answering of media questions before we appointed Caixinha made me think that he wanted the job . Walter Smith also put him forward as an ideal choice at the time. I wouldn't be surprised if McInnes and Smith were and still are in contact. He is also one of us and I don't think he will want to stay at the sheep forever. He will want to move on sooner rather than later.

McInnes will not turn down the chance to manage Rangers

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