Charles Green set to block Kenny Miller

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475]

At 28 he'll be into his 30s by the time we return to the top flight.

And?

30/31 isn't old for a centre back. If we chose to move him on when we get back to to the top we'd still be able to get some money for him.

[BRICKY1872 118]

"The news is unlikely to improve the strained relationship between Green and McCoist". Usual throwaway pish comment from the press based on fuck all. If there was any truth in Green blocking this he'd be right to do so. Have we learned nothing this season from throwing silly money at big name under achievers who we don't need at this level?

[WilliamFyfe 1,438]

I'd only have Kenny Miller back if his deal was 2 years, on £4k per week.

Take it or leave it Kenny!

[Creampuff 22,628]

Bikey isn't too old to sign.

Bocanegra and Weir have shown that any experienced centre half worth their salt should coast the SPL into their mid thirties.

[Creampuff 22,628]

I'd only have Kenny Miller back if his deal was 2 years, on £4k per week.

Take it or leave it Kenny!

You'd get a better player for that contract.

[legalbeagle 3,734]

Stupid story, the idea that we will have a wage structure in place, and have an expectation of a return on investment is exactly the sort of approach we need to be taking.

If we can demonstrate that bringing in an older player will have a demonstrable impact on the club, either by enhancing gate receipts or further progress in cups, then it is potentially worth doing, if not, then it isn't.

[CalvinC 1,414]

Bikey isn't too old to sign.

Bocanegra and Weir have shown that any experienced centre half worth their salt should coast the SPL into their mid thirties.

Totally agree.

[RFC Eagle 4,888]

Kenny Miller Jon Daly Craig Cathcart

Whats wrong with Craig Cathcart? Only 24 product of Man Uniteds Youth Academy and always looked like a decent player. Only left United because Jonny Evans came through at the same time. As long as the wages are ok I don't see the issue. Or is it that Broadfoot is in the Blackpool team and Cathcart isn't?

[DarcheVinny 1,003]

He's only 28. I dont think that's too old for a player who would be a drastic improvment on what we already have. Especially on a free transfer.

Wages will be far too high for wage budget which needs to be reduced.

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475]

Wages will be far too high for wage budget which needs to be reduced.

I dont have a problem with us not going for him due to high wages. Saying he's too old is wrong though IMO.

[Bertent 2,081]

I hope regardless of who we go for we keep our traps shut until the deal is done.

[CalvinC 1,414]

I hope regardless of who we go for we keep our traps shut until the deal is done.

That would be a nice change.

[DarcheVinny 1,003]

I dont have a problem with us not going for him due to high wages. Saying he's too old is wrong though IMO.

Anyone over 26 is too old in my books - goalkeepers not included. Players peak at 27/28. Why would you want to sign a player past his best?

[WWTC 2,247]

Anyone over 26 is too old in my books - goalkeepers not included. Players peak at 27/28. Why would you want to sign a player past his best?

Christ i dont even know where to start with that statement.

[DarcheVinny 1,003]

Christ i dont even know where to start with that statement.

So signing players past their peak, is a good transfer policy?

Did you know Sir Alex Ferguson has only signed seven outfield players, who were aged 28 or above, since 1987? Does Sir Alex know what he's doing?

[WWTC 2,247]

So signing players past their peak, is a good transfer policy?

Did you know Sir Alex Ferguson has only signed seven outfield players, who were aged 28 or above, since 1987? Does Sir Alex know what he's doing?

Id never question arguable the greatest ever managers ability. Hes signed 7 more than you would have though eh.

Lets go further, lets look at another top quality manager, oh i dunno, mourinho say. Are you saying he doesnt know what hes doing?

I dont think you meant never ever ever sign a player above that age, but thats what you said. Im sure i heard managers around the world collectively pissin themselves at that.

You cant write off players and just say "na, over that age, no chance, dont care who he is or how good he is". Its rediculous and im sure you didnt mean that

[bertybobo 29]

Kenny Miller was a great player for Rangers. Before he left he was scoring for fun two goals in almost every game.

Craig whyte wouldn't pay a pittance for Millers return which Miller wanted desperately.

To say McCoist should be sacked for wanting to bring him back is ludicrous.

Miller would set up and score loads of goals for us in the coming seasons.

If the wage can be negotiated to an agreed level he would be a great signing.

[RFC Eagle 4,888]

So signing players past their peak, is a good transfer policy?

Did you know Sir Alex Ferguson has only signed seven outfield players, who were aged 28 or above, since 1987? Does Sir Alex know what he's doing?

And one of those is Robin van Persie! I think there can be leeway with Centre Halves as well as keepers but theres no reason, at this stage, why we need more experienced players. How younger players are developed at Auchenhowie is more of an issue. I think a couple of older players may be needed when we get back to the top league but thats a couple of years away.

[hammer93 15,057]

So signing players past their peak, is a good transfer policy?

Did you know Sir Alex Ferguson has only signed seven outfield players, who were aged 28 or above, since 1987? Does Sir Alex know what he's doing?

I would agree with your comments from the 70s and 80s where players were finished at 33-35.

Its changed days now and players hit their peak about 28-30 which allows them to play on at a good level for

a few extra years.

[WWTC 2,247]

So signing players past their peak, is a good transfer policy?

Did you know Sir Alex Ferguson has only signed seven outfield players, who were aged 28 or above, since 1987? Does Sir Alex know what he's doing?

You obv realise some of the players we'd have missed out on over the years with your signing policy. Id never have got to see paul gascoigne for a start. Past it.

[simplythebest 11,453]

There has to be a focus but I disagree with the concept of a strict, no exceptions age restriction.

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475]

Anyone over 26 is too old in my books - goalkeepers not included. Players peak at 27/28. Why would you want to sign a player past his best?

28 isn't past your best. Andre Bikey would stroll it up here.

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475]

There has to be a focus but I disagree with the concept of a strict, no exceptions age restriction.

This.

[DarcheVinny 1,003]

Id never question arguable the greatest ever managers ability. Hes signed 7 more than you would have though eh.

Lets go further, lets look at another top quality manager, oh i dunno, mourinho say. Are you saying he doesnt know what hes doing?

I dont think you meant never ever ever sign a player above that age, but thats what you said. Im sure i heard managers around the world collectively pissin themselves at that.

You cant write off players and just say "na, over that age, no chance, dont care who he is or how good he is". Its rediculous and im sure you didnt mean that

obviously I can't demonstrate my transfer policy until I am a manager. That's at least 15 years away.

Of course there are exceptions, when an emergency dictates a short term signing, but Rangers cannot afford to sign players who have, or may have peaked.

We need to be able to make money on signings. Signing young British players, with the odd young foreigner thrown in could achieve that.

McCoist has signed 5 players aged 28 or above already!

Kyle, Cribari, Ortiz, Goian and Bocanegra.

Only one was good enough for more than one season - I just hope we get to see him back from Spain.

[WWTC 2,247]

obviously I can't demonstrate my transfer policy until I am a manager. That's at least 15 years away.

Of course there are exceptions, when an emergency dictates a short term signing, but Rangers cannot afford to sign players who have, or may have peaked.

We need to be able to make money on signings. Signing young British players, with the odd young foreigner thrown in could achieve that.

McCoist has signed 5 players aged 28 or above already!

Kyle, Cribari, Ortiz, Goian and Bocanegra.

Only one was good enough for more than one season - I just hope we get to see him back from Spain.

I knew what yi meant, and agree.