VanVeenRangers 2,536 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Steven Gerrard on Rangers prospects ahead of new season: "We need more. I've told the club that, I've been honest and open with what I feel we need. In terms of where we are at from a financial point of view, they are questions for other people, but I have made it quite clear that we need to add to what we've got. We need to add players into the 11 to make us stronger and then, naturally, that will make the squad stronger. At the moment, we still need to get people in the door." “I am content here, I’m happy,” he said. “My people haven’t heard anything from Bristol City, so I think it’s just paper talk and rumours.” Andy Newport Twitter I'd say we also need go get rid of the deadwood as well and free up the wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,522 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 As I just posted in another thread: he can sign all the players he wants but he needs to come up with a better system for playing against 80% of the SPFL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,872 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 minute ago, McEwan's Lager said: As I just posted in another thread: he can sign all the players he wants but he needs to come up with a better system for playing against 80% of the SPFL. I understand the point you're making but it's not strictly true, is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,908 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Id say its a statement of a goner and the blame.for his failures now at the board Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,522 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just now, Laudrupsleftfoot said: I understand the point you're making but it's not strictly true, is it? How so? He's signed something like 30 players now. He's been backed. He has the players to play differently but he chooses not too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Already a similar debate in the transfer section but reading between the lines I think that tells us we won't be getting these 3 players the XI is crying out for. Reluctant to blame the board on this one on the surface of it because they've backed him heavily and he's not delivered. It might be a case of "there's nothing left in the well - you've been front loaded cash, we need to go with what's there" It's not great, but I understand it (if that's the case) It's just making me irate that we never seem to learn the lessons in the transfer market. Yesterday's latest signing included. Yet folk can't really see the money we are wasting - even when it happens in front of their own eyes every time someones signed. They prefer to convince themselves it's exactly what we need, every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rfc52 said: Id say its a statement of a goner and the blame.for his failures now at the board Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,836 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rfc52 said: Id say its a statement of a goner and the blame.for his failures now at the board rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,872 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: How so? He's signed something like 30 players now. He's been backed. He has the players to play differently but he chooses not too. If the players are good enough he won't need to worry about a system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,908 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, bluenoz said: rubbish. Sound pal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,915 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Is this the get out if they win league and Gerrard walks away/ is sacked. ”I done all i could but wasn’t backed etc” Funnily enough, it’s the first time i can remember him coming out with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,836 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just now, Rfc52 said: Sound pal C'mon mate, every manager in the world is going to cry out for more. Even Pep. It's certainly not a statement of a goner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,522 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, British_Empire said: Already a similar debate in the transfer section but reading between the lines I think that tells us we won't be getting these 3 players the XI is crying out for. Reluctant to blame the board on this one on the surface of it because they've backed him heavily and he's not delivered. It might be a case of "there's nothing left in the well - you've been front loaded cash, we need to go with what's there" It's not great, but I understand it (if that's the case) It's just making me irate that we never seem to learn the lessons in the transfer market. Yesterday's latest signing included. Yet folk can't really see the money we are wasting - even when it happens in front of their own eyes every time someones signed. They prefer to convince themselves it's exactly what we need, every time. It's like him and the recruitment team don't understand opportunity cost. The wages for Balogun could cover another position that he wants. We have Helander, Goldson and Edmundson. Bassey signs and apparently can play CB. Why then go and get another CB? If they don't rate Bassey there then why was he rolled out claiming he can play at CB? You can not let Mayo go on loan. He plays McCrorie there in a game against Lyon, despite previously claiming McCrorie could be ruined there. Does he now think McCrorie can be a CB? There's plenty of options there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,522 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: If the players are good enough he won't need to worry about a system. He signed them. He has to deal with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,908 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 minute ago, STEPPS BOY said: Is this the get out if they win league and Gerrard walks away/ is sacked. ”I done all i could but wasn’t backed etc” Funnily enough, it’s the first time i can remember him coming out with this. Despite ober 20 million quid spent 😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,908 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, CoatbridgeBear said: Eh? I thibk his statement screams victim and he's setting himself up to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanVeenRangers 2,536 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 I've edited as another quote appeared in the Scotsman “I am content here, I’m happy,” he said. “My people haven’t heard anything from Bristol City, so I think it’s just paper talk and rumours.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: It's like him and the recruitment team don't understand opportunity cost. The wages for Balogun could cover another position that he wants. We have Helander, Goldson and Edmundson. Bassey signs and apparently can play CB. Why then go and get another CB? If they don't rate Bassey there then why was he rolled out claiming he can play at CB? You can not let Mayo go on loan. He plays McCrorie there in a game against Lyon, despite previously claiming McCrorie could be ruined there. Does he now think McCrorie can be a CB? There's plenty of options there. Especially since Bolgun's pre-season break is just starting and by the time he's had his rest, Helander might be weeks away from returning anyway. I know we've got European qualifiers coming up too - but we don't play celtic until match day 11. We could cope until then with Goldson and Edmunson, surely? I know they aren't great but provided the tactics are correct and the players do their jobs we should be OK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 We should have won the league last season. It was in our own hands. Our squad last season was good enough to win the league IMO. This season, our squad looks stronger. The signings have been solid, individuals from last year look better and youngsters look ready to play a part. We should be another year older, another year wiser. Our squad as it stands is good enough to win the league IMO. Everyone knows how important this season is. The club knows this. The manager knows this. The players know this. Gerrard has been backed over the years. I think he'll be backed again but if not he needs to offload some of his failures and recruit better. Transfer budgets chat is boring. It's the go to excuse everyone makes. There are thousands of players out there available for good value. Spending big money doesn't guarantee success. You could argue most of our best signings over the years were bought for a relative pittance. I would absolutely want more signings. I think everyone at the club has to give us the best opportunity to succeed this season. However I'm fed up of excuses. There can be no excuses this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue 9,352 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 The last third remains incapable of winning a league, end thread until that’s improved upon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally 6,289 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 21 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: As I just posted in another thread: he can sign all the players he wants but he needs to come up with a better system for playing against 80% of the SPFL. Totally agree mate. We are not going to find a better striker than Morelos for the position he plays, the system is the problem, it is also doubtful if the system were changed Morelos could be a part of it. I only see two up front being successful in the league and I don't think Morelos can work with another striker. Some difficult decisions are on the horizon for the club I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally 6,289 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said: We have a squad of 29 players. We need to get some out of the door first. Docherty, Jones, Murphy, Barker, McCrorie, Middleton, Barjonas and Stewart 8 players leaving that doesnot devalue the squad quality. Get those 8 out and 4 quality players in and we are much better off. Didn't realise we had so many in the squad We definitely need to get rid of some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanVeenRangers 2,536 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just now, Swally said: Didn't realise we had so many in the squad We definitely need to get rid of some. Jones and Docherty not being involved means they must be out the door soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally 6,289 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 minute ago, MorelosRangers said: Jones and Docherty not being involved means they must be out the door soon. Jones well and truly fucked his Rangers career up, and Docherty's already been told by Gerrard he's not wanted. Hopefully we can get a buyer for both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,540 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 30 minutes ago, Rfc52 said: Id say its a statement of a goner and the blame.for his failures now at the board Yup, there is no way that all the shite we spunked money on was behind his back or against his will, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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