Semper Paratus 72 127 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Ally starts army recruitment driveBy CHRIS JACKALLY McCOIST has had 'positive vibes' from some of his signing targets as he looks to start his Rangers rebuilding work.The Gers boss is unable to register new players until September 1, but is on the lookout for out-of-contract stars to add to his Ibrox ranks.Dundee United captain Jon Daly, Motherwell duo Chris Humphrey and Nicky Law and Reading's Andre Bikey have all been linked with Gers moves and McCoist is keen to do his business as quickly as possible.He said: "We have got a big list but we are also at the stage of talking to agents and trying to enquire about the possibility of players coming to the club to help the ones that are here."It is the very early stages that we are at just now but there have been some positive vibes coming from one or two players."I would like them done as soon as possible, even thoughthey can't be registered until September 1."In terms of getting things in place for the start of next season, as soon as possible would be great."In an ideal world, I would love to get the league title wrapped up as soon as possible if we can and then start planning immediately for next year."We don't know what league it will be but at least we can organise pre-season and games and get ourselves ready."I know what my budget is for next season, I have been told."Despite McCoist's side romping clear at the top of the Irn-Bru Third Division, Rangers have often flattered to deceive this season.The Light Blues boss knows they still have a long way to go on the road to recovery but insists he is happy with how his squad is shaping up at this stage.He said: "The first part of the healing process is to win the league and strengthen the squad."Our hands are tied because of the transfer embargo, but what we have got to try and do is get players in that will strengthen the team for next season because next season."Hopefully then we'll be in another division and our job will be to get out of that division."Do you think we'd be having this argument if we were playing fantastically every week and we were two points behind in the league? would that be a problem?"You're darn tooting it would be a problem... it would be a massive problem. Where we are at the moment is absolutely fine."http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/rangers/ally-starts-army-recruitment-drive-117953n.20449051 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,875 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 when can we start the recruitment drive for a new manager!those signing targets prove McCoist isn't up to the job unfortunetley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Paratus 72 127 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 "You're darn tooting it would be a problem... it would be a massive problem. Where we are at the moment is absolutely fine."The last part of that scares me a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 652 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Has there been any rumoured interest in Tom Hatley at all , free in the summer and we desperately need a right back , argyriou is fucking awful Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,219 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 "But insists he is happy with how his squad is shaping up at this stage."Ally is happy with how the squad is shaping up???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Rich 27 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Has there been any rumoured interest in Tom Hatley at all , free in the summer and we desperately need a right back , argyriou is fucking awfulI don't understand why we've not been connected with him. Solid right back, right mid and is pretty decent at freekicks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Look at you fawning over an article Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu 981 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 "But insists he is happy with how his squad is shaping up at this stage."Ally is happy with how the squad is shaping up????What does that tell you about his managerial skills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alectrician 70 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 "You're darn tooting it would be a problem... it would be a massive problem. Where we are at the moment is absolutely fine."The last part of that scares me a bit.Agree with you there mate.....and my concerns are...if we do sign these players mentioned....will the present coaching team reduce them to the depths that Black,Shiels etc have reached? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
will2203 823 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Has there been any rumoured interest in Tom Hatley at all , free in the summer and we desperately need a right back , argyriou is fucking awfulGood call on Hately and you are being unduly positive about Argyriou as he is not quite as good as you make out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 652 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I don't understand why we've not been connected with him. Solid right back, right mid and is pretty decent at freekicks.Maybe he wouldn't be interested , who knows but I think that right back is the first position that needs looked at . Jordan McMillan could be a free as well , he was one I liked that was never given a proper chance Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I love banter and jokes lol, certainly at the expense of ally hardyharr Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Speedie 0 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Maybe he wouldn't be interested , who knows but I think that right back is the first position that needs looked at .Jordan McMillan could be a free as well , he was one I liked that was never given a proper chanceI agree that we badly need a right-back, but the spine of the side should be the priority I think - starting with decent centre-backs and centre-midfielders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Jon Daly.... McCoist's dream front line would probably be Heskey, Sol Campbell & Bobo Balde. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanger 625 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I would not trust Ally with a single penny of our budget Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleshers Haugh 48 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Please go ahead and correct me if I'm wrong but why are we only looking to sign out of contract players? I thought we could sign anyone come September? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Ally will get one more season if he's lucky Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Please go ahead and correct me if I'm wrong but why are we only looking to sign out of contract players? I thought we could sign anyone come September?We can. The only problem is the transfer window closes on August 31st. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumbo87 209 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Please go ahead and correct me if I'm wrong but why are we only looking to sign out of contract players? I thought we could sign anyone come September?For the 3rd or 2nd(Depending on reconshambles) we dont need to be buying players.The list of out of contract spl players was post recently im sure, a fair few in particular younger players who we could bring in to start re-building. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We can. The only problem is the transfer window closes on August 31st.Out of contract guys are fine though I believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Out of contract guys are fine though I believeAye thats right. We should be able to get some short term loans in too if we wanted (at least from the SPL) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alnic3856 358 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I can't be arsed with McCoists, tactics, team selection, motivational skills etc etc etc. BUT I'm getting bored about folk slagging his signing targets, show me where he can find 5-6 good promising young players who are not only OUT OF CONTRACT but are willing to come and play in the lower echelons of scottish football. People seem to forget our embargo ends the day after the signing window closes which means we can only sign free transfers and not being funny but any free transfers floating about who are willing to come and play in the SFL are either shite or old, And I prefer old, on short term contracts tbh, get a fucking grip people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop troop 106 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I don't think Ally wants to play the football we are plating, buy I also think we had to chuck a team together to get us through a season. Were still being fucked over by embargoes and can't do what we want.If the question us "is your base line target to win your division with your hands tied behind your back, and would you at least be happy with that?", then Ally can say yes.What do you want him to say? Were not happy and gonna slate everybody publicly...Nobody asked to be here, and putting all the question of coaches, fitness and the rest aside. We will win our league, we are still here.And we still can't do what we want for a while because of the embargo.I really don't like the shit flinging, I understand where your coming from, but its unnecessary.WATP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norgerpd 280 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Maybe he wouldn't be interested , who knows but I think that right back is the first position that needs looked at .Jordan McMillan could be a free as well , he was one I liked that was never given a proper chanceDont see why he wouldnt want to come.He's a life-long Bluenose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Dont see why he wouldnt want to come.He's a life-long Bluenose.Was it not McCoist that let him go? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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