the goal machine 7,791 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 How highly rated are these guys?There was English championship clubs looking at them both and they both have been stand-outs for Accrington Stanley as well. There was reports saying Arsenal were scouting Windass but I'm not sure if there's anything in that. From doing some extensive research (YouTube videos) it appears we're making some very shrewd moves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,601 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 How highly rated are these guys?crooks is a quality CDM. Quick strong composed and reads the game well. Windass was been watched by Arsenal a year ago. Crooks the better player Imo tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 How highly rated are these guys?going by the fact MW is on the BBC tomorrow night, I think he is delighted. So I think that bodes well. Going by the papers arsenal were in for these lads as well, so it looks like some people think there future was at a higher level than Accrington.Ultimately as with all players, it will come down to the lads themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,863 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Windass especially is one who will be a good squad player in the top flight. He's probably at a similar standard to Naismith when we first signed him, the difference being we havnt paid almost 3 million pounds for him.Time will tell, but I think he'll develop into a very good player for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiadreamin52 339 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 obviously it would be better to have them in now than later and might see us go further in the Scottish Cup this season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,127 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wonder how much sway their old man's have had with this. Surely they will both see the benefit of their lads turning out for Rangers. It raises their profiles tenfold and their dad's will know this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,350 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wonder if we'll now push for a transfer in Jan. Really good position to be in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy 1,308 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 So are these pre-contracts or are these lads joinig the squad this month? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,207 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Rangers will try to land Accrington pair Josh Windass & Matt Crooks six months early after preparing a £400,000 double swoop, PA understands-Andy Newport twitter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller 1,569 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Rangers will try to land Accrington pair Josh Windass & Matt Crooks six months early after preparing a £400,000 double swoop, PA understands-Andy Newport twitterSeems fair as we would pay less when their contracts actually expire. 30k each if wait till summer.Both on way for medicals today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGates 406 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Both are due in Glasgow at 1pm today for Medicals. Andy Newport on Twitter states it would cost £60k for the pair in compensation come the summer. I doubt we would spend £400k now. Offer them the £60k, and take it from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,102 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wonder if we'll now push for a transfer in Jan. Really good position to be in Press Association saying we are preparing a £400k double swoop to secure them now. Wonder how much difference that is to what we'd have to pay in compensation...Edit. All answered above Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Bidding £400k to get them this month seems steep if it's £30k compensation each in summer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford 163 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Don't imagine we would be paying Accrington the same compensation fee for both as Windass has been there 2 years longer. I would say paying Accrington the remainder of their contracts plus the compensation fee would be a good deal if cheap enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,790 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The 400 k will factor in their wages for the first 6 months.. RFC55 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,520 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Is the compensation due to AS to do with their age and development at that club? as they are out of contract anyhoo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford 163 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Is the compensation due to AS to do with their age and development at that club? as they are out of contract anyhoo!It is but going by the reaction of their chairman Andy Holt in guessing the conpensation due is quite low. I know it also depends on if they offered a contract to the players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,712 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Is the compensation due to AS to do with their age and development at that club? as they are out of contract anyhoo!Huddersfield and man u as well a think Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,336 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Weve pyoor no moneh n all that but. Going into admin on friday. Sorry Josh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 If Windass is anywhere near as good as his old man then he is easily good enough for the current SPFL top division imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 400k is still a bargain and great business for both if we get them this window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,207 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 But Sevco got nae money haw haw Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryju84 3,170 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The 400 k will factor in their wages for the first 6 months..People seem to be overlooking this fact. And that included me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanMK 4,657 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 That Andy Holt that all the newspapers seem to be quoting seems like a bit of a pansy. Obviously unfamiliar with how football works and spitting the dummy out. It was alright for them to sweep up Kal Naismith on a free after he left us.Anyway, glad to see us going about or business efficiently. Should have been doing this 3 and a half years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatNightInFlorence 696 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 400k!? Is Martin Bain back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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