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  1. 11 minutes ago, TMB said:

    This bit:

    They could do a lot worse, but Steve would be off his head to take the Gers job.

    Clarke’s work at Killie won’t go unrewarded. He’ll be at a bigger club on a better contract before long.

    But it’ll be back in England where he made his reputation.

    Either way, Rangers are being urged to make an A-List appointment to challenge celtic.

    I get that, but in reality they haven’t a chance in hell of getting one.

    There's nothing here from Clarke himself stating a dislike for Rangers or unwillingness to take on the job.  The whole article is pure negativity from Davie Provan who makes a mockery of just about everyone at the club.

     

    I’m not disagreeing that , the whole thing just  seems to be a cobbled together list of digs from provan against the club , I only replied because you said the article didn’t mention Clarke and I was just pointing out that the full article that wasn’t quoted  did. 

  2. 2 hours ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

    Ray Wilkins: "He was a Brazilian trapped in a Scotsman's body."

    Walter Smith: "He was always a tremendous player for this club but when Graeme Souness and I moved into Ibrox he was transformed. There is no doubt in my mind that was because he was surrounded by better players."

    Stuart Munroe: "Davie could have made a fortune by moving down south but he resisted the temptation because he was a Rangers man through and through."

    Terry Butcher: "He was second to none in terms of delivery of the ball, and I'd rate him better than David Beckham in terms of free-kicks and corners. He was a magnificent talent and a wonderful character. He could moan for Scotland, right enough, but was basically a lovely lad. I still miss him terribly."

    Craig Brown: "This country doesn't unearth all that many genuinely world-class stars, but Coop came into that category without a shadow of a doubt."

    Graeme Souness: "His nickname '˜Albert' which stemmed from the Coronation Street character Albert Tatlock who was always moaning. I could tell if Coop was going to have a good game if he came into Ibrox and was moaning even more than usual!"

    Derek Johnstone: "From a playing point of view there is no doubt in my mind that he was one of Europe's greatest players."

    Ruud Gullit: "Davie Cooper was one of the best football players I have ever seen."

    Gordon Smith: "When I later moved to the continent to pursue my career I saw lots of fine players with marvellous talent. But none better than Davie."

    Walter Smith: "Davie's pet hates were referees and coaches which meant I got my fair share of stick because I referred some training games and I also did a lot of the coaching!"

    Rod Stewart: "I played against him in a charity match some years ago back up at Firhill. I reckoned I matched him for speed, but that was about it. He was just so tricky he tied me up in knots!"

    Sandy Jardine: "His goal in the Drybrough cup against celtic was one in a lifetime and it overshadowed me because I scored one of my best goals that day and it hardly got a mention."

    Tommy McLean: "He wasn't the quickest in terms of pace but he was the quickest thinker I've ever seen. He saw things so much earlier than anyone else."

    Gordon Strachan: "Davie would hug the left touchline. He was the best ball player and wide man I've ever seen. He wasn't fast; he'd just get past defenders with an amazing change of direction. He was also a superb passer of the ball and his crossing was second to none."

    Charlie Nicholas: "Apart from his footballing ability which was second to none he was also one of the most down to earth guys you could wish to meet."

    Andy Roxburgh: "Football is not about robots or boring tactics. It's about excitement, emotion and individual flair and imagination as shown by Davie Cooper."

    Mccoist: "Even now I find it difficult to believe he's gone. We were friends and teammates for a long time and his death had an enormous effect on me."

    Graeme Souness: "I always believed that Davie Cooper was a more naturally gifted player than even the great Kenny Dalglish. And that is high praise."

    Walter Smith: "God gave Davie Cooper a talent. He would not be disappointed with how it was used."

    Davie on Davie

    On his loyalties: "I only support two teams; Rangers, and whoever is playing celtic."

    On beating celtic 3-2: "Jock Wallace told us in no uncertain terms that celtic had scored two unlucky goals, so we had better go out there and score three bloody good ones."

    On the first time he played against John Greig: "He waded in with the kind of challenge Jack the Ripper would have been proud of'¦and then he growled 'If I get another chance, I'll break your leg."

    On the Souness era: "I do feel a little bit frustrated that these good and exciting times at Ibrox have come a little too late for me. But against that frustration is the realism that I have enjoyed a marvelous career that others would give their right arm for so I can't be greedy."

    On joining Motherwell: "I hated leaving Rangers, but I wanted to go somewhere where I could keep playing."

    On Rangers: "I played for the team I loved."

    https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://sabotagetimes.com/.amp/football/25-davie-cooper-quotes-that-every-glasgow-Rangers-fan-will-love&ved=2ahUKEwjp0_CSu4LaAhWRSsAKHXeUDNEQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3ndu-9aaPgcNsXW6jDG0a-&ampcf=1

    I hate people who quote long posts , but this one absolutely needs it. 

     

    Superb 

  3. 2 hours ago, LaudrupsPatrickBoots said:

    Last night's display doesn't change things for me. Wilder is a horrible boxer, we've always known that.

    He's got power though.

    For me I just wasn’t sure about him , i kept changing my opinion . Last night thought I’ll be honest If my footwork looked like that when I was a kid I’d have got a serious slapping .

  4. 48 minutes ago, LaudrupsPatrickBoots said:

    50/50 fight imo. First one to land a big shot wins the fight.

    And for that reason I don't think AJ and Hearn want to risk it.

    I was more inclined to that before that display last night 

  5. 1 hour ago, Bristol loyal said:

    If Joshua beats Parker (and I think he should) then it as to happen. Wilder certainly has the heart and energy to cause Joshua problems but to be honest he struggled against a 38 year old Ortiz (no idea how the judges had Wilder up on points!) and a younger fitter man would have finished him when Ortiz couldn’t quite step it up enough. I think the longer the fight went on the more chance Wilder would have but from what I’ve seen so far I think Joshua would KO him inside 6 rounds. 

    I agree with all of that .

     I think Joshua is overrated but wilder was just poor last night , power aside his technique was dreadful . The power is obviously impressive but I didn’t see much for anyone to worry about 

    Also again like you how anybody could have had Wilder ahead is staggering .

  6. 28 minutes ago, GlasgowsBlue said:

    He's our 1st choice CB

    That’s key isn’t it , how much are the players he’s replaced earning ? That has to be a factor in his negotiations, that and any offers on the table .

  7. On 10/02/2018 at 03:27, siddiqi_drinker said:

    Hope this doesn't send him off the rails after he seemed to be on track.

    Sadly that was my first thought .

     

    Terrible loss for the family and those close to them , still miss mine after nearly 20 years. 

  8. 8 minutes ago, Prso's headband said:

    Youth football is a strange one. I used to coach kids at under 11s level. One kid was immense, genuinely should make it. Went to Hearts gave him the trackie all that nonsense. Let him go 6 weeks later as he was too small :facepalm:. Kid could’ve ran rings round 15 year olds if he wanted. 

    We need to give kids a chance at that age IMO. Letting them go for trivial reasons like height etc is just idiotic in football these days. We need to give them a chance until they’re about 16, letting them go at 10-13 is just stupid but keeping them over 16 if they haven’t shown anything is also a risk. 

     

    As you say it’s just such a difficult game making those decisions though other than the very best who stand head and shoulders above the rest . Even though it was years ago when I think about the best players when I was a kid they didn’t amount to much and the couple  who had a career weren’t even worthy of a mention , it was attitude more than anything else that got them through.

    There are always going to be mistakes Because clubs have to make decisions, making that on size or physicality  though is certainly a risk .

  9. 3 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said:

    FFS, don't stop the rhabid reading hater's fun in here.

    Do remember, that the daily rhabid is a mhedia outlet of quite some integrity and always puts the truth out there.

    If you are a taig.

    I'm not saying it's not a rag but the way that's framed it doesn't hammer the manager , unless they're trying to be clever  which let's face it I also can't see.  There are loads of ways to spin that article In a more negative manner and they haven't gone down that road. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

  10. 7 hours ago, Craiggybear said:

    Looks like typical Daily Rhebel shit

    "Pedro reads the Riot Act to underperforming players

    September 26, 2017

    Pedro Caixinha has left his Rangers players in no doubt about his expectations for the rest of the season

    There was always going to be a period of adjustment with so many new players.

    The gaffer has told his foreign imports that they need to ensure that they have fully integrated themselves with the British core of the squad and has urged his domestic players to do whatever is necessary to complete that process. He wants the players all fighting together for the jersey and for the fans. 

    A source close to the dressing room has told the Rangers Observer that the message was well received by the squad and that they are more determined than ever to show both Pedro and the Rangers support that they have the quality, determination and fight to properly represent our club on the pitch. "

     

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    To be honest those bits look more likely to have come from the manager or someone close to him rather than to undermine him. 

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