Ayebrox
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My preference would certainly be to get as many players as possible in now, to give them time to settle. Especially younger players like Gow. If it's a case of 100k or so to match Falkirks valuation, it's got to be worth paying that bit extra to get him in now, no question.
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In terms of the first team, Ferguson is the only player that I can say with any confidence is good enough for a Championship winning side next season. I would show faith in McGregor, Smith and Boyd though. The rest aren't good enough (although we obviously need to see the CBs in action, and wait and see if Webster or Weir stay for next season) We have to be realistic in the transfer market, the funds we have available will have to be stretched over a number of positions. At this time, using this window and the summer, I would like to see a side similar to the following for next season: ______________________________McGregor Whittaker_____________Ehiogu_______________Webster_________Smith Brown_______________Ferguson______________Hartley________Etherington ______________________Boyd_______________McDonald I would also like to see Gow and Naismith come in.
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Barry does that and also dictates play when we're attacking. Being accomplished at keeping possession isn't enough, his off the ball work just isn't good enough for me.
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I agree with you AB... But to be honest I cant see it happening. He has set his stall out so to speak with his denials in the press...cant really see him doing an about turn on this one can you ? No, I can't see him apologising unfortunately. Still, he's not even signed yet, so we'll have to wait and see what happens.
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D'Artagnen, I understand where you are coming from with Hartley. Whether or not there is any argument about him being misquoted, being young at the time, etc etc.......I believe that he should address the issue when he signs. Even if it's just a short statement at the press conference saying that he regrets the remarks and apologises to anyone that was offended by them. But even if he doesn't, and I think you agree, the fans must back Walter's judgement in bringing him in from a football perspective and not stage any form of protest, as angered as some fans may be.
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His injury problems still worry me, but if he stays fit, he's just what we need. A big no nonsense CB. David Weir impressed me more though, I think he's the better player to be honest. Will prove himself to be the best CB in the SPL in my opinion.
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The comment about him being a Catholic being of any importance was wrong. Lets educate though, rather than lambast. I believe that poster is 12 years old, and while his views on Rangers matters are as valid as anyone else, he may not be aware of the Hartley article, and has therefore jumped to that conclusion, or been ill advised by others. You don't want to see Paul Hartley at the club, and I understand your stance. But if he signs, will you boo him ? And would you support any protests, inside or outside of Ibrox ?
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Lennon can tackle. In the position, just in front of the defenders where both these players play aka defensive midfield you need to be able to tackle. Lennon can, Hemdani can't. Regardless of nationality or love for the booze he suited to the French game not to the SPL.
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From what I gather, the feeling on FollowFollow is so strongly against Hartley signing that many of them will boo him if he signs. Does anyone know if this is the case ? It would be disgraceful is this happens. Even if people are against Hartley, their loyalty to Walter and the club in general should be stronger than any hate for one individual, so I hope these fans do not stage any kind of protest, inside or outside Ibrox.
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I'd dispute that. Gow is a skillful wee player and he's recently shown he can find the net since the departure of Stokes whom he set up with many assists. Buffel can assist and score once in every 5 games. For that reason I'd have the much cheaper but mad Rangers fan Gow... he dosnt get to play five games in a row. when he does get a game its out wide where he gets none of the ball. it would be like playing boyd at left back or nacho in the centre of defence its stupid I wouldn't take it that far, playing wide shouldn't be that alien to a creative player like Buffel. In the SPL, with the ability he has, he should be showing a lot more when asked to play there. And anyway, he's been crap when asked to play off the main striker too this season, his start against Aberdeen at Ibrox (Sebo Sebo game!!) for example. He's had regular runs in the team before this season, and not performed. That's why he's now a bench player, his own poor performances in the past. If he's only getting scraps from the bench now to prove himself, it's his own fault. He's had more chances than most get at Ibrox, he should count himself lucky he's still here, if he doesn indeed have the desire to play for us, which is questionable at times.
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No. We are working hard to stamp out BB and FTP this season, and that should be applauded. (And yes, I know the arguments about BB, but they don't stand up in this day and age, before anyone goes on a rant !) I have no problem with the rest though.
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I don't think you've missed any. I would like to think we are still in for Brown, but I doubt it. I also rate Naismith, despite his dip in form. I believe he has great potential and could be a bit of a Maloney figure for us, offering a bit of creativity, could play on the left or up front. Wouldn't pay more than 750k though. At this time, whether it's now or the summer, the whole first team needs replaced except Smith, Ferguson and Boyd. I'd like to see McGregor for 6 more months, especially the two Old Firm games and europe before passing final judgement either way. The same with the CBs, we need to see who plays well and who stays on for next season.
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He's a better footballer, in terms of natural ability, but that doesn't mean that Gow won't give performances than Buffel has over his career at Rangers.
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To be fair, the pitch doesn't help and Hearts weren't exactly up for the beautiful game today. Hopefully if the pitch clears up in the next few weeks, and we go on a winning run which boosts the players confidence, we will see them start to play some better football on the deck.
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We are needing creativity, no question, especially in the wide areas where we have been dire this season. Lets just hope that Walter doesn't plan on playing big Lee down the left and Hartley down the right ! If Hartley signs, he takes Hemdani's place, surely. If McCulloch signs and plays left mid, and going by the press conference today I think that's the plan, then we really need some pace and creativity down the right to balance the team.