'It's not just physical' - Rangers midfielder may retire at end of season after injury troubles

[Amato 3,016]

Read this headline on News Now and genuinely thought the story would be about Rossiter.

Anyway, Niko will consider retiring when his contract expires. Think he had already retired in his mind when he joined us unfortunately.

[Amac9 2,060]

Good riddance.

[hammer time 653]

If he is serious why not do the decent thing and work something out with the club and retire now, granted why would you turn down whatever decent wages that he is on for the next 3 months or so but can't see him even getting a place on the bench let alone a starting spot 

[HairyBeary 1,040]

Go now Niko. 

[CoopsLaud 4,186]

Also thought of rossiter first when I read headline. Wish Niko all the best tbh, just a pity we could not see what he could offer. Some player at his peak and a right cool bastard.

[The Specky Forum Organiser 64,696]

Thought it was about Rossiter as well

Kranjcar needs to call it a day, he's beyond past it and it's embarrassing to watch

[Redwhiteandblue 3,330]

1 minute ago, CoopsLaud said:

Also thought of rossiter first when I read headline. Wish Niko all the best tbh, just a pity we could not see what he could offer. Some player at his peak and a right cool bastard.

He's not even old, he just looks like he can't be fucked. Like he said, its not just physical. 

I genuinely believe he's having some psychological problems. Depression at least. He doesn't even get a hair cut, shave and if you listen to what some of the players say on RTV - dresses like a tramp. 

[the brown brogue 1,909]

He was semi-retired when we made the mind-boggling decision to hand him a 2 year contract. Shame he doesnt have the decency to retire now and save us the £100k + wages we'll still have to pay him until the end of the season.

[Lloyd 10,756]

Can’t wait to see him in a few years playing for Rangers Legend XI’s in testimonial and charity matches.

[Lloyd 10,756]

1 minute ago, Redwhiteandblue said:

He's not even old, he just looks like he can't be fucked. Like he said, its not just physical. 

I genuinely believe he's having some psychological problems. Depression at least. He doesn't even get a hair cut, shave and if you listen to what some of the players say on RTV - dresses like a tramp. 

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,723]

One of many I hope leave in the summer.

[CoopsLaud 4,186]

11 minutes ago, Redwhiteandblue said:

He's not even old, he just looks like he can't be fucked. Like he said, its not just physical. 

I genuinely believe he's having some psychological problems. Depression at least. He doesn't even get a hair cut, shave and if you listen to what some of the players say on RTV - dresses like a tramp. 

Cant disagree with that just a bit gutted we didnt see the best of him.

[StirlingBear72 476]

Hardly a surprise at all. Would rather he left now though. 2 year contract was a ridiculous decision. 

[CoatbridgeBear 7,113]

Madness that he started that last old firm.

[CoatbridgeBear 7,113]

To be honest he just looks like he’s no arsed anymore, loses the ball and goes ‘ah fuck it’. Was superb in his prime but now he just looks like an old guy trying to keep up with the youngsters.

[Sket 13,610]

47 minutes ago, Redwhiteandblue said:

He's not even old, he just looks like he can't be fucked. Like he said, its not just physical. 

I genuinely believe he's having some psychological problems. Depression at least. He doesn't even get a hair cut, shave and if you listen to what some of the players say on RTV - dresses like a tramp. 

Wit

[Inigo 32,526]

The guy's a chancer. Looks like he came for a payday knowing full well he would never have the heart for it. And we bought it. Warburton fuddery.

[theweebluenose 4,332]

52 minutes ago, Redwhiteandblue said:

He's not even old, he just looks like he can't be fucked. Like he said, its not just physical. 

I genuinely believe he's having some psychological problems. Depression at least. He doesn't even get a hair cut, shave and if you listen to what some of the players say on RTV - dresses like a tramp. 

Maybe Mad Phil's right and he's no being paid, might be homeless for all wee know.

[big blue Fin 3,724]

I'm 52 and I can make better runs than him. The sooner he fucks off the better.

[esquire8 42,728]

About 4-5 years too late for him. His contract was up at the end of the season anyway wasn't it?

[Boaby Bear 411]

Hope his wages are invested in some real quality.

[Leeds_Bear 8,110]

I thought he'd already retired. 

[William Scott 24]

I liked to see him lift a trophy (league or scottish cup) if this really is his final season in football. Cracking guy but well past his best now. 

[ForeverAndEver 71,485]

5 minutes ago, William Scott said:

I liked to see him lift a trophy (league or scottish cup) if this really is his final season in football. Cracking guy but well past his best now. 

The only reason I’d like it is it means we’ve won one

[Leeds_Bear 8,110]

4 minutes ago, William Scott said:

I liked to see him lift a trophy (league or scottish cup) if this really is his final season in football. Cracking guy but well past his best now. 

If he did lift a trophy (without injuring himself) he would have done nothing to earn it. A flop and a wage thief.