The Godfather 72,883 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 In his own words:Sounds promosing then although the state we are in financially and on the pitch it might be too soon for us to be attractive to him.I suppose it all depends on us getting promoted which is going to be a tough task and of course the boardroom issue that's plauged us for years to finally settle down.Many factors to consider but we can only try I suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Cameron 179 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Might be a Hearts-type model we're shooting for with a Director of Football working with a Head Coach at the top.I thought along similar lines. I would worry the suggestion we appoint an experienced number 2 would only serve to dilute and hinder the radical change we would be hoping Cathro would bring. An experienced/respected figure could help in terms of managing the media and the fans. Essentially someone to do the positive side of what Coisty has done in the last few years (please God a lot less chaos). If he did lose a couple of unexpected games or there was nonsense about players being unhappy then someone like Walter making clear everyone in the club backed him and that fans understood this is a long term project reflecting the fact football has moved on and so must Rangers would hopefully help cut the pressure put on him by inevitable tabloid hysteria.Heartening to see the vast majority prepared to take a risk of this kind. I concur that in a manager v players scenario most would be backing the guy insisting on double training and behaving in a professional manner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendoWATP 6 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 A 'genius' and a 'visionary' according to Valencias Manager, http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=esp/news/newsid=2185644.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,824 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Nerlinger back in the picture as DOF perhaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamCahill91 103 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I thought along similar lines. I would worry the suggestion we appoint an experienced number 2 would only serve to dilute and hinder the radical change we would be hoping Cathro would bring. An experienced/respected figure could help in terms of managing the media and the fans. Essentially someone to do the positive side of what Coisty has done in the last few years (please God a lot less chaos). If he did lose a couple of unexpected games or there was nonsense about players being unhappy then someone like Walter making clear everyone in the club backed him and that fans understood this is a long term project reflecting the fact football has moved on and so must Rangers would hopefully help cut the pressure put on him by inevitable tabloid hysteria.Heartening to see the vast majority prepared to take a risk of this kind. I concur that in a manager v players scenario most would be backing the guy insisting on double training and behaving in a professional manner!Yeah. Not too many fans would back the players like they did in 2006 against Paul le Guen, if a revolt was to take place. Mind you, PLG was a different situation altogether. His signings were woeful and we were out of the title race at Christmas. He had no respect for the captaincy either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamCahill91 103 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Yeah. Not too many fans would back the players like they did in 2006 against Paul le Guen, if a revolt was to take place. Mind you, PLG was a different situation altogether. His signings were woeful and we were out of the title race at Christmas. He had no respect for the captaincy either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepooka 126 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 He sounds like the real deal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Updatehttp://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/rangers-make-formal-offer-for-ian-cathro-1-3653462Formal offer made Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have come to the conclusion that a highly rated young manager with fresh, progressive ideas and an older head as DOF football is the way forward for us.For any club for that matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Seems he has been contacted ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Updatehttp://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/rangers-make-formal-offer-for-ian-cathro-1-3653462Formal offer made Glad to see we aren't fucking about tbh.Have a feeling this indicates that someone else is in charge of things already even if official control hasn't been transferred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Updatehttp://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/rangers-make-formal-offer-for-ian-cathro-1-3653462Formal offer madeYeah, doesn't actually back up the claim with a source. Sounds like typical newspaper speculation tbh. And the comments are reeking as usual. It's all about the Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 No thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueThunder 8,454 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Edit: ninjaed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whytes3 254 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 A PLG situation would only end in the fans backing the Manager. The players are hardly held in the same regard and that's being kind. I think that is only true if results are also comign in and that was ultimately PLG's downfall as he lost the dressing room and didn't get the fans support because we were losing too many games. I woudl love to see us totall overhaul our approach to the game and he could be the very man to do it. I just fear with our very fickle and instantly demanding support he might not get the time to put his plan in place. Howeevr, now may well be the time we can actually tolerate not winning as much and allowign for a rebuilding period Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Cathro and a new board. Please, we deserve it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I think that is only true if results are also comign in and that was ultimately PLG's downfall as he lost the dressing room and didn't get the fans support because we were losing too many games. I woudl love to see us totall overhaul our approach to the game and he could be the very man to do it. I just fear with our very fickle and instantly demanding support he might not get the time to put his plan in place. Howeevr, now may well be the time we can actually tolerate not winning as much and allowign for a rebuilding period I think we're definitely at the right 'tolerance' stage. If we saw a similar effect like HIVs have had, huge improvements in some games but consistency issues, we would probably be supportive. I can't speak for everyone but I do think the majority would be happy as long as we saw an improvement of style in play and an improved side (youths, correct positions etc). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,864 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 How can this happen if we don't know who's owning us? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Oh well, it was nice while it lasted... @AndyNewportPA: Rangers insist they have not made an approach to Valencia to speak to assistant manager Ian Cathro Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,824 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 https://twitter.com/andynewportpa/status/552880964834439169Oh well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 We need a DOF, preferably german or dutch IMO.We also need proper coaches, at every level. No more jobs for the boys. If we could pull this off, who knows where we could be in 10 years time if this guy gets in and manages to stamp his authority on the club from every level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 84,145 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Not surprising that it's a non story Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Oh now we believe them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whytes3 254 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I think we're definitely at the right 'tolerance' stage. If we saw a similar effect like HIVs have had, huge improvements in some games but consistency issues, we would probably be supportive. I can't speak for everyone but I do think the majority would be happy as long as we saw an improvement of style in play and an improved side (youths, correct positions etc). I'd like to hope so too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 New it. We're skint and we know we are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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