Colonel Mustard 380 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I propose, that if the midfielders that Rangers have right now are not up to the job, we should have a brutal cull on those involved, in January.To be more specific...1. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because centre halfs are the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.2. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because full backs are the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.3. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because Lee McCulloch is the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.4. Any defenders who are at Ibrox just because they can also do a job in midfield, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.After this is done, we should use the transfers received (if any), and the wages saved, to bring in a couple of genuine players for the midfield positions.Then we should have an assurance from Ally, that the defenders at the club, are only competing for defensive positions, except in extreme emergencies.We should also have an assurance that the midfielders acquired are fit for purpose, or an explanation as to why they are the same as Matty, Juanma, Bedoya, and all of the rest of the wastes of money we've acquired in the past few months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Are The People 62 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I think Bedoya and McKay were brought in just to widen our recognition in USA and Austrailia. Ortiz was a panic buy imo.And ofcourse with hope that they would become good. (not saw enough to judge) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird_Beard 99 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I think we should have a formation change to start with more specifically 3-5-2 and build the team around that, but yes I would get shot of at least 6 or 7 midfielder's to make way for better players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bim Jaxter 7 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Ortiz, Bedoya, McKay, McCulloch, Fleck, Healy, Kerkar & Weir should all be moved on imo.That would hopefully give us the funds to finance deals for a creative centre-mid and another striker to relieve the pressure on Jelavic & Lafferty.These players simply HAVE to be first picks, there is no point whatsoever in signing more "squad" players, we should be looking to the youngsters to fill that role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader 0 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I think Bedoya and McKay were brought in just to widen our recognition in USA and Austrailia. Ortiz was a panic buy imo.And ofcourse with hope that they would become good. (not saw enough to judge)Rangers image in Australia has suffered as a result of buying McKay and having him sit in the stands. Hopes were raised after his performance against Liverpool, but then he has gone back to obscurity. Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry handsome 629 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Was asked by a guy in the pub earlier what the story was with McKay, he watched the of game and couldn't believe he wasn't playing given how poor we were. I had to agree! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Was asked by a guy in the pub earlier what the story was with McKay, he watched the of game and couldn't believe he wasn't playing given how poor we were. I had to agree!How many times had both of you seen him playing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Ortiz, Bedoya, McKay, McCulloch, Fleck, Healy, Kerkar & Weir should all be moved on imo.That would hopefully give us the funds to finance deals for a creative centre-mid and another striker to relieve the pressure on Jelavic & Lafferty.These players simply HAVE to be first picks, there is no point whatsoever in signing more "squad" players, we should be looking to the youngsters to fill that role.Personally I'd add Edu to the list.Hopefully Hutton will get some games now he's back as he's looked promising. If only Ness could get fit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I find it fascinating to see what so many people do to the squad first when they take over Rangers on FM. My first things (aside from cancelling a few friendlies) are to list and offer McCulloch and Broadfoot to anyone that wants them before their ridiculous value goes down. (I suspect I'm not the only one.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesaidnototheprovos 75 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Made a topic about our midfield being the worst we have had in the last 30 years. A complete clearout is needed! It won't happen in Jan, but at least hope a start is made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 We need a tough, no nonsense tackler in midfield, someone who wont let us get bullied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,339 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Here's a radical suggestion vis a vis our midfield. How about:1. They try actually pressing the ball, rather than inviting everybody on to them.2. The defence occaisionally try passing to them, rather than punting long.3. When they do receive the ball from the back, try quicker, crisper more incisive passing and moving into space, pulling the opposition out of shape.Honestly, I love Rangers but watching is becoming quite painful at times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesaidnototheprovos 75 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Here's a radical suggestion vis a vis our midfield. How about:1. They try actually pressing the ball, rather than inviting everybody on to them.2. The defence occaisionally try passing to them, rather than punting long.3. When they do receive the ball from the back, try quicker, crisper more incisive passing and moving into space, pulling the opposition out of shape.Honestly, I love Rangers but watching is becoming quite painful at times.Please name our 4 midfielders who you would play that are good enough and comfortable enough to do number 2 and 3! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,339 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Please name our 4 midfielders who you would play that are good enough and comfortable enough to do number 2 and 3!Davis, Wylde and Bendikson for starters. Not yet seen enough of McKay, Bedoya or Ortiz to formulate an opinion Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesaidnototheprovos 75 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Davis, Wylde and Bendikson for starters. Not yet seen enough of McKay, Bedoya or Ortiz to formulate an opinionYou honestly think think Wylde is good enough with the ball at his feet to play a nice crisp passing game. The other 2 yes but honestly dont think Wylde is good enough technically to play that type of football.The idea is right, we just dont have the quality in our team (especially without naisy) to play this football.Hence the need for a major clearout! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,339 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 You honestly think think Wylde is good enough with the ball at his feet to play a nice crisp passing game. The other 2 yes but honestly dont think Wylde is good enough technically to play that type of football.The idea is right, we just dont have the quality in our team (especially without naisy) to play this football.Hence the need for a major clearout!Wylde certainly has the ability to provide the movement required. Also, forgot about Aluko. He seems to have a bit about him and is currently the most likely creator in the side. On the whole I agree though. Things seem to be going a bit stale in the middle and could do with some changes. However, is this likely to happen and in the meantime we could do with looking a little less pedestrian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Rangers image in Australia has suffered as a result of buying McKay and having him sit in the stands. Hopes were raised after his performance against Liverpool, but then he has gone back to obscurity. Why?Can't get my head round why you would say that...............What standing apart fro ex pats and their families give a second thought to Rangers and these people that care will not worry as they love the club more than McKay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamb 126 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I just love the clear out brigade, There are at least two problems with this suggestion (a) If they can't get into this team, then who is going to buy them? and (b) Any money that is brought in wouldn't be enough to buy anyone decent, and that's if Ally is allowed to spend it. Ally is working under the most severe constraints of any rangers manager ever. The only one who can help is CW, and right now we don't know how he will attempt to fix it. The next few weeks will show us all what the future looks like, fingers crossed that there is money to spend with or without departures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I propose, that if the midfielders that Rangers have right now are not up to the job, we should have a brutal cull on those involved, in January.To be more specific...1. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because centre halfs are the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.2. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because full backs are the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.3. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because Lee McCulloch is the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.4. Any defenders who are at Ibrox just because they can also do a job in midfield, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.After this is done, we should use the transfers received (if any), and the wages saved, to bring in a couple of genuine players for the midfield positions.Then we should have an assurance from Ally, that the defenders at the club, are only competing for defensive positions, except in extreme emergencies.We should also have an assurance that the midfielders acquired are fit for purpose, or an explanation as to why they are the same as Matty, Juanma, Bedoya, and all of the rest of the wastes of money we've acquired in the past few months.I agree that there are a few who are filling jerseys that others could fill, but wouldn't it be cheaper and more efficient to ship out the manager at the heart of all this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,332 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I laugh at some of the people who suggest shipping out 5/6/7 players and then wanting to buy only 2 or 3.Yea that's a novel concept, Sam Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Quality not quantity, we have far too many midfielders as it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I propose, that if the midfielders that Rangers have right now are not up to the job, we should have a brutal cull on those involved, in January.To be more specific...1. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because centre halfs are the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.2. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because full backs are the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.3. Any Rangers midfielder who can't get into the team because Lee McCulloch is the preferred choice, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.4. Any defenders who are at Ibrox just because they can also do a job in midfield, should be sold or shipped out to save wages.After this is done, we should use the transfers received (if any), and the wages saved, to bring in a couple of genuine players for the midfield positions.Then we should have an assurance from Ally, that the defenders at the club, are only competing for defensive positions, except in extreme emergencies.We should also have an assurance that the midfielders acquired are fit for purpose, or an explanation as to why they are the same as Matty, Juanma, Bedoya, and all of the rest of the wastes of money we've acquired in the past few months.So, the "most radical idea ever", is, basically to continue doing what we are doing? Which is playing Davis, Edu and McCulloch? Not quite sure why that is radical Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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