adamtricky 89 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Seen this yesterday on BBC website , but not seen anything posted on here about it yet ? Jimmy Nicholl will be the new assistant manager of Rangers. The former Ibrox player, currently number two with Falkirk, will leave his job at the Championship club after Tuesday's game against Dunfermline. Northern Irishman Nicholl, 61, had an earlier period coaching at Rangers, taking the reserve team under Graeme Souness in the 1980s. Now he will assist Graeme Murty, who has been assured he will be in charge of Rangers until the end of the season. Nicholl, who also had a spell as a player at Manchester United and managed Raith Rovers to a Scottish League Cup win in 1994, will also continue to work with Northern Ireland, having assisted their manager Michael O'Neill since 2015. Remember him the 1st time around, hopefully will be a good knowledgeable influence on Murty . Not sure what will happen to Jonatan Johansson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,149 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 What does this mean for any new manager coming in though? most will want to bring their own staff in its a strange one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,917 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 there is a thread about it... Good fit, loads of experience, knows what we're all about and will be a decent addition to the coaching staff, can see no negatives about this appointment. Welcome home Jimmy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billscott 2,463 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: What does this mean for any new manager coming in though? most will want to bring their own staff in its a strange one. dont be surprised if this paves the way for murty next season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: What does this mean for any new manager coming in though? most will want to bring their own staff in its a strange one. I'm guessing it will only be a 6-month contract or something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,149 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just now, billscott said: dont be surprised if this paves the way for murty next season Fuck no,his inability to break sides down means he's a non starter for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,149 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, K.A.I said: I'm guessing it will only be a 6-month contract or something. Aye would hope so wouldn't be averse to keeping him on the coaching staff tbh if the new manager was happy with that maybe no3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,093 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Good appointment imo. Would assume he'll be there for as long as GM is , whether that be the end of season or longer . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billscott 2,463 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Fuck no,his inability to break sides down means he's a non starter for me i agree but you know how this board works Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,917 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 9 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Fuck no,his inability to break sides down means he's a non starter for me What position does he play? We need that extra bit of quality, esp in the final third to break down teams, not GM's fault we dont have that. For all i agree that GM isnt the long term solution thats not why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, billscott said: dont be surprised if this paves the way for murty next season Wouldnt be surprised. Maybe if we go on an incredible winning run to the end of the season he might deserve it. Then again maybe I'm hoping for too much of a good New Year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy 731 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 knowHopefully Nicholl will be the " bad guy" to Murty's "good guy" let some of this squad know what is acceptable and what is not. I know I sound like an old dinosaur but it's what is needed at this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Staunch appointment- hopefully the motivator that this team needs. still need atleast 3 good additions in January though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 15 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Fuck no,his inability to break sides down means he's a non starter for me He has taken over a team that previous to his appointment was incapable of winning 3 games in a row and though we've had a few terrible results he's also managed to break down Hibs, Hearts and the sheep twice. Give him a proper chance and hopefully with some new additions to the squad we'll get the right results against the diddy teams too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss 267 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Jimi Nickel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,149 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, Real Ranger said: He has taken over a team that previous to his appointment was incapable of winning 3 games in a row and though we've had a few terrible results he's also managed to break down Hibs, Hearts and the sheep twice. Give him a proper chance and hopefully with some new additions to the squad we'll get the right results against the diddy teams too. A proper chance he's into his third month yes the squads stretched at the moment but some team selections are baffling namely Niko and his continual use of fucking Herrera,in compact games at home we don't seem to have any set style of play or invention we need a manager that can adapt to different situations,it seems to me Murty can only really play one way but hopefully with a couple signings in January we'll improve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Barring disaster, I think Murty and Nicholl will be at the helm next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,917 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: A proper chance he's into his third month yes the squads stretched at the moment but some team selections are baffling namely Niko and his continual use of fucking Herrera,in compact games at home we don't seem to have any set style of play or invention we need a manager that can adapt to different situations,it seems to me Murty can only really play one way but hopefully with a couple signings in January we'll improve. Then you go on say his choices are baffling, who do you suggest he plays? he plays the players he has at his disposal, and he hasn't had the luxury of choices tbf. I do agree about style of play ect but I think its unfair to dig him about team selection when he's fuck all to choose from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,917 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, FSM said: Barring disaster, I think Murty and Nicholl will be at the helm next season. Depend on definitions of a disater As long as third, failing to have a decent Scottish cup run and not being within ten off the taigs is classed as a disaster... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,149 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, wewillfollowrangers said: Then you go on say his choices are baffling, who do you suggest he plays? he plays the players he has at his disposal, and he hasn't had the luxury of choices tbf. I do agree about style of play ect but I think its unfair to dig him about team selection when he's fuck all to choose from. Barjonas instead of Niko and literally anyone but Herrera I refuse to accept that Hardie is worse than that lump of wood Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: A proper chance he's into his third month yes the squads stretched at the moment but some team selections are baffling namely Niko and his continual use of fucking Herrera,in compact games at home we don't seem to have any set style of play or invention we need a manager that can adapt to different situations,it seems to me Murty can only really play one way but hopefully with a couple signings in January we'll improve. He's into his third month with a threadbare squad of flops he inherited from two managers who weren't up to the job. He's also not been afraid to change the team or formation for different games and though it hasn't always worked at least it shows he's willing to adapt. I think you're getting mixed up with Warburton when saying Murty can only play one way. The selection of Niko wasn't so baffling when you consider how many midfielders were available for selection and looking back at the game over the 90 minutes Rangers were the best team. Motherwell at Ibrox apart Herrera has basically only came on as a late sub in most games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Barjonas instead of Niko and literally anyone but Herrera I refuse to accept that Hardie is worse than that lump of wood Did you watch the Hibs game, Barjonas looked out of his depth. Given the choice he probably opted for Niko due to his experience in bigger games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,149 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, Real Ranger said: He's into his third month with a threadbare squad of flops he inherited from two managers who weren't up to the job. He's also not been afraid to change the team or formation for different games and though it hasn't always worked at least it shows he's willing to adapt. I think you're getting mixed up with Warburton when saying Murty can only play one way. The selection of Niko wasn't so baffling when you consider how many midfielders were available for selection and looking back at the game over the 90 minutes Rangers were the best team. Motherwell at Ibrox apart Herrera has basically only came on as a late sub in most games. Aye he's changed the team but it only works one way,just the sight of that big dumpling warming up gies me the absolute fear,we'll see how we go after the winter break should have few players back and hopefully one or two additions in and go on a run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,917 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Barjonas instead of Niko and literally anyone but Herrera I refuse to accept that Hardie is worse than that lump of wood Murty clearly doesn't mind giving young players a go and he see's them in training every day, if Hardie was looking the better player I've have doubt he'd have played before Herrera, as for Niko I think successive managers have been caught in the headlights of the player he once was and play him in the hope rather than expectation he can find that bit of quality, hasnt really worked and never worked yesterday, pace of the game here makes it fly right past him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,149 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, Real Ranger said: Did you watch the Hibs game, Barjonas looked out of his depth. Given the choice he probably opted for Niko due to his experience in bigger games. Was any midfielder good against Hibs? whole midfield was non existent not just Barjonas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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