Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 DJ: If Rangers don't bring in new players we'll stay in Championship THE lack of transfer activity at Rangers so far this summer is starting to concern me.Derek Johnstone Football columnistSaturday 31/05/20140 CommentsSharePrintI know Ally McCoist is away at the moment after getting married in New York last week.But I still would have expected more players to have moved on by now and at least one or two to come in to replace them.So far Rangers have only released Chris Hegarty, Andy Little and Ross Perry.Hegarty has returned to Northern Ireland to sign for Linfield, and Little's and Perry's deals finished so they could be moved off the wage bill easily.I have no doubt a few lads who have sat on the sidelines this season will follow them.But the fact there has been so little player movement at Ibrox so far is starting to alarm me, and risks letting other clubs in the SPFL Championship to get ahead of them.By all accounts, Hearts are about to sign two players who did well for Craig Levein at Dundee United - Prince Buaben and Morgaro Gomis.That underlines what we already knew - Hearts mean to bounce straight back to the top flight.They will want the title every bit as much as Hibs and Rangers, so Ally desperately needs to strengthen his squad both at the back and up front.He needs to bring in players who can give him a few more goals as his team is up against far superior opposition.He has been linked with Kris Boyd and Kenny Miller. Both men could score regularly in the second tier and against top-flight teams in cup contests.He must also find new faces at the back. He has been linked with Gavin Gunning of Dundee United and Shaun Hutchinson of Motherwell. Both would be shrewd acquisitions.I watched Motherwell pip Aberdeen to second spot in the Premiership at Pittodrie on the final day of the league season, and Hutchinson was the best player on the park.Bringing in that quartet would make a hell of a difference to Rangers next season.But nothing continues to happen, and until the club's financial situation is clear I doubt Ally can approach players. It is very, very difficult for him to get people in.Many supporters have not renewed season tickets. Some may have held off so as to get a batch of seats together. The situation is very uncertain.But the club needs money to pay wages and if there has been a significant drop in the number of season tickets sold it is not inconceivable more staff will be made redundant.The situation highlights what I have long maintained - there must be investment above season-ticket money.What is happening with Dave King is anybody's guess. He has gone very quiet: it would be good for Rangers fans to know what his plans are.The players will return for the start of pre-season training in a few weeks. I would like to think when they do they will know what the financial situation is at the club.By all accounts, Arnold Peralta is not keen on returning to Glasgow, far from his home in Honduras. To make matters worse he has not played that many games.But I don't think he would be a huge loss. He was a decent player, nothing exceptional.If the club can get him off the wage bill then it would free up cash to bring someone else in. But a lot still depends on what happens elsewhere and the state of the bank balance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 "The lack of transfer activity this summer"It's still May ya fucking madman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,043 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I agree with DJ tbh..Although it's a damning indictment of his pal Ally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I would rather getting in some decent scouts before bringing any players. We could save millions by scouting the right players correctly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I would rather getting in some decent scouts before bringing any players. We could save millions by scouting the right players correctly.That's not going to happen overnight in afraid Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think we need to hold back and see who impresses in the World Cup before deciding where to spend our money Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 That's not going to happen overnight in afraidIt would be the best thing throughout this transfer window to get started. Well that and a new manager who has more than "a" tactic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickshaw77 287 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hearts can't sign anyone DJ they are still in administration they are more likely to sell right now rather than buy.Rangers also don't have huge vats of money right now so best to wait and get value for money rather than get the scatter gun out and sign anyone for the sake of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 It would be the best thing throughout this transfer window to get started. Well that and a new manager who has more than "a" tactic.Can't disagree with any of that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain1712 336 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think we need to hold back and see who impresses in the World Cup before deciding where to spend our moneyChoked on my cornflakes when I read that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsox1 1,361 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 we just need a good manager who can work with the players we have. We have more than enough good players to win the league with points to spare. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoodybloo 77 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I agree with DJ tbh..Although it's a damning indictment of his pal Ally.To be honest....season ticket boycott=vastly reduced budget for signing players as the ones that have went and still to go would assist in the "saving money bracket"The King/sos led boycott could possibly consign the club to the doldrums or indeed kill it altogether when all others have failed....Hope they can sleep soundly at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain1712 336 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think we'll sign up our targeted players just before the season starts. Why do it now then have to pay them to go on holiday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco_g88 73 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 We're in a far better position right now than Hearts or Hibs who have both just released a ton of players and my feeling is that if we brought no-one in then we would still win this league next year.However, to be certain we should be looking at bringing about 4 new faces in but nothing's concerning me at the moment.For those interested I've just had a look at when the new players were brought in last season and it was mostly the last week in May. I remember thinking at the time that we had moved very quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickshaw77 287 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 We're in a far better position right now than Hearts or Hibs who have both just released a ton of players and my feeling is that if we brought no-one in then we would still win this league Indeed both these sides have let something like 20 players go between them already with more to follow.Hibs don't even have a keeper at the minute either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchibaldLeitch 380 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 we just need a good manager who can work with the players we have. We have more than enough good players to win the league with points to spare.I think we need at least 1 centre back as mcculloch is finished and moshni needs a calming dominant player next to him as he is a little erratic.Id like another striker at least also as daly is far too immobile.Huge step up in quality of opposition this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 664 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I keep seeing this myth that we dont have the players to get out the championship. Its starting to piss me off.We have a better squad than everyone in that league. If and its a big if, ally can get the players motivated and playing well then we should walk it even without signings Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 On paper we have got a team more than capable of walking this championshipI think we all know the real reason we may struggle next season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarkieDeek 61 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Are we still paying Cribari a wage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Custer 516 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Are we still paying Cribari a wage?Eh..............aye, until his contract runs out I'd imagine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sorry DJ but that is a load of rubbish, the players we have should win the Championship also the bloody season has only just ended get a grip man if there are going to be any new signings would like them in before the pre-season friendlies start and they don't start until July. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMac 185 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Eh..............aye, until his contract runs out I'd imagineIs his contract not due to expire? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 yep it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Custer 516 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Is his contract not due to expire?Tomorrow is it not? Usually the end of the month Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMac 185 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Tomorrow is it not? Usually the end of the monthI thought it was about now too. Was there not talks about keeping him as coach, or was that another twitter fantasy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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