GlasgowsBlue 329 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Great to hear that McGregor and Davis are getting the contract extension and pay rise they deserve. Now that we are getting out star players tied down, hopefully we focus on bringing some quality signings to the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebestest 2,148 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 The time to look at our squad is the 1st of September, if nothing has changed then fair enough.Also reserving judgement untill pre-season kicks off EH? Really? Judge Our team from the 23rd of july on onwards,To judge them before that will be foolish There's about 5 or 6 SPL games before September 1st (I think), not to mention CL qualifiers. We need to get new players integrated into the squad before a meaningful ball is kicked. Like I say though, I'm not a doomsdayer and it's not time to panic. Whyte and Ally can still make the right moves and set us up nicely for a 4IAR campaign. Even if we have 2 players for pre-season in troublesome positions (like CB and out wide) that would be a big boost.Here is my only gripe so far though - we've missed the boat on some talented bosmans. Ok, Ally knows best and there might not have been any that fit the bill. I can believe that. But from statements to the press I'm sure Ally had intended to make some savings on bosmans and he and Whyte might well have dragged their heels a little there.Whyte has impressed me in his efforts to retain players. Whittaker might be for the off but it's not for a lack of effort on the contract side of things. He's also impressed me in doing up the stadium and dealing with the media regarding unfair treatment. But one question mark remains - can he tie down good players for the right sums? And where we disagree is how long he gets to prove he can. If in the next 10 days he signs a couple of players with a few more in talks, I'll hail him as the real deal and financial savior of this great club. I'm not worried, just expectant Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 P.S Cwood Loyal And thebooler a week ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 i beg to differ, i took his word for it.I took his word for it as well as I heard this last Sunday from a reliable source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9.In.A.Row. 2 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 So happy with this news! Hopefully this will intice Davis to sign this new contract aswell! Pretty sure he will be around the 20k mark. Brilliant to see McGregor on that money and good to see we can offer players shit loads of money again! Now lets get Cuellar and Goodwillie in and a couple of decent Bosmans/Loans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 They got that from on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie107 70 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 take this for what its worth STEVEN WHITTAKER is set to hand Rangers boss Ally McCoist a massive boost by signing a bumper five-year deal that will make him one of the club's highest earners.The Scotland right-back will commit his long-term future to Ibrox after spending the summer being chased by Kenny Miller's Turkish team Bursaspor, who had four bids rejected by Rangers.The Ibrox outfit were ready to allow the 27-year-old to run down the final year of his contract but in a last-ditch bid to extend his deal new owner Craig Whyte sanctioned the five-year contract that will give Whittaker financial security for life.McCoist believes Whittaker who can play in either full-back position and excelled at centre-half for a spell last term, is one of the most valuable members of his squad and will be delighted with the deal.Sasa Papac has signed a new contract and captain David Weir is expected to agree a new one-year deal this week, while playmaker Steven Davis' agents will hold talks with the club in a bid to add to the 12 months he has remaining.McCoist also wants keeper Allan McGregor tied up beyond his current deal, which has two years to run, and believes retaining the core of the squad that won three titles back to back is vital.Attempts to sign new faces have been unsuccessful but McCoist insists he will add players to the squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie107 70 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://www.<No links to this website>/football/spl/2011/07/04/rangers-defender-steven-whittaker-to-commit-his-long-term-future-to-ibrox-club-by-signing-five-year-deal-86908-23245903/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,934 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 better not be the reported 20k a week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'd prefer it if he just fucked off after turning us down on so many occasions. Wait and see what the outcome is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERST1LLADIE 33 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Decent player but not worth 20k+ a week. Must be more than 20k if he already turned this down last week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,159 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 This has been in the news for weeks? and most weekends we've been told that he was just waiting to sign.. so no real scoops from anyone... good to see official confirmationTbh mate thats bullshit. Cwood said its a 6 year deal. FFS that is the longest deal i have ever seen handed out. If he said it was a 4 year deal then i could see your point but to suggest a 6 year deal when not one news outlet had that i would say that is a "scoop" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Absolutely chuffed to bits Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeautifulSeas 10 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Great if true. I'll be happier when it's confirmed though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo 33 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Excellent news, he's best British 'keeper at the moment. Deserves the deal he's got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo 33 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Shouldn't be near 20k per week, he isn't worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Dont know why McCoist gave in to the big bombscare , should have sold him . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitzer007 198 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Could be less than 20k if it's a 5 year deal. That's a long contract for a player of his age in this day and age !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratbatblue 1 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 At least were showing that we are prepared to pay decent wages so can attract more players hopefully . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,104 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Did Whittaker right that article?A massive boost??..i would never have said that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Has this been confirmed officially anywhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Who says it's £20k a week, only what has been rumoured .. noone has actually confirmed this. A lie told often enough can become the truth, the same applies with rumour I suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Really want to see one of these stories confirmed by the club Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxou 66 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 :mcgregor: :mcgregor: :mcgregor: :mcgregor: :mcgregor: :mcgregor: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxou 66 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Good news if true Miles better than Ricky Foster Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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