Leeds_Bear 8,300 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 It's not really the standard I'm concerned about, It's the positions we've filled. Desperately need a striker, full back, CB and GK Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 37,649 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 If we bring in Mariappa, a utility player for fullback cover and a CF I'm a very happy man Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 We certainly need a good striker who can take all the chances created. We relied heavily on waghorn then miller. It's an area we definitely need more quality in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBearButt 3,923 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Hoping a striker is now the priority. As much as people slated our defence i think the addition of some proper holding mids will see a drastic improvement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Not claiming this is the answer but I expect to see MOH through the middle this season He has the speed to tear up defenses but we never had anyone who could deliver the quality defence splitting pass, that has changed with Niko and to a lesser extent Barton. This is not a panacea but is a nice option to have in the playbook Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM80 76 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I would like us to buy a striker but I am looking forward to seeing Barton and Kranjcar in the midfield. I have no issues with spending wisely rather than millions in transfer fees and we may have more signings to come. The magic hat has also shown he can use the loan market effectively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Delighted. Didn't expect us to sign anywhere near the caliber of player we have so far. Mariappa would top it all off/ And maybe Bradshaw too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 2,287 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Happy so far. Kranjcar is one that could either go spectacularly well or he'll just float around collecting a wage reminding us how good he could be with one superb performance in every 5 games or so. Would have liked a more commanding presence at the back..think both Marriapa and Clint are only 6ft? But both are a step up from our current CBs. Very happy with the midfield additions in Crooks, Joey and Rossiter. Windass every time I've seen him play looked decent. Just waiting on the arrival of a CF who can bag us 30 goals next season. Hopefully some exciting Loanees heading North as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezza 17 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I'm extremely happy with the signings so far, although the last 2 (plus loans??) will be just as important. Looks like a solid, intelligent, creative ball playing midfield. Strength in depth. Wingers and full backs were already in place (albeit protection/rotation needed). Happy with Hill and Gilks, although wouldn't say they will be first team, more mentors who play. 2 more plus a loan or 2 and we will be done, but the CB and CF need to be good enough to take us forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 12,261 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 6 hours ago, siddiqi_drinker said: Not claiming this is the answer but I expect to see MOH through the middle this season He has the speed to tear up defenses but we never had anyone who could deliver the quality defence splitting pass, that has changed with Niko and to a lesser extent Barton. This is not a panacea but is a nice option to have in the playbook Good idea, although I think McKay has the quality you're looking for in terms of that defence splitting pass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,794 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 7 hours ago, siddiqi_drinker said: Not claiming this is the answer but I expect to see MOH through the middle this season He has the speed to tear up defenses but we never had anyone who could deliver the quality defence splitting pass, that has changed with Niko and to a lesser extent Barton. This is not a panacea but is a nice option to have in the playbook Completely agree, excited to see what he can do with a pre-season and not being cup tied now. He does have a great amount of pace and could provide that something to unlock defences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose48 979 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Would love us to sign Bradshaw but apart from that very happy with the business we have done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Undecided tbh. Happy with Barton and Krancjer but the rest I'll reserve judgement on. No idea if they'll be a hit and/or the quality we need. We need a good striker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron1873 538 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I've answered no. The fact that we are clearly shopping in the free transfer market limits us to who we can look at. I know we don't have a lot of money but I think we need to push the boat out a little more. I did expect a couple million spent on transfer fees. Im worried when Celtic start doing their business our signings might not look as good. Imo opinion they have been linked with some very good players. And although they probably won't get most of them, especially Allen, it's not encouraging the standard of player they seem to be going for. Having said that I do think we have built a semi decent squad. I just think we might need another a full year with this team and then another summer transfer window with maybe one or 2 quality addictions rather than the amount we have brought in this year to really push for the league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGers 425 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 We need to be reasonable. In Barton and Niko we have added steel, flair and most of all, invaluable experience. In Rossiter, windass and crooks we have added undoubted potential, along with a desire to play at the highest level. If we add Mariappa, he gives us an EPL level defender which we can't really ask for more. the Gilks and Hill signings for are odd. Both go against our youth ethos, and I just don't buy the experience arguement when you've already signed two 30+ midfielders and have Miller, Wallace and potentially Mariappa. Both to me smack of squad signings which is fine, but does seem to buck our trend of quality over quantity. For me, the window will go from good to great if we see DK splash on one or two players. I know fees aren't the be all and end all, but I firmly believe this will allow us to open our pool of players rather than frees, and more importantly reinforce to rangers fans that DK is fully committed to taking this club back to the pinnacle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, OzGers said: We need to be reasonable. In Barton and Niko we have added steel, flair and most of all, invaluable experience. In Rossiter, windass and crooks we have added undoubted potential, along with a desire to play at the highest level. If we add Mariappa, he gives us an EPL level defender which we can't really ask for more. the Gilks and Hill signings for are odd. Both go against our youth ethos, and I just don't buy the experience arguement when you've already signed two 30+ midfielders and have Miller, Wallace and potentially Mariappa. Both to me smack of squad signings which is fine, but does seem to buck our trend of quality over quantity. For me, the window will go from good to great if we see DK splash on one or two players. I know fees aren't the be all and end all, but I firmly believe this will allow us to open our pool of players rather than frees, and more importantly reinforce to rangers fans that DK is fully committed to taking this club back to the pinnacle Hill and Gilks both have abundant quality for the SPFL and experience, in key positions, to pass on. With age and quality in mind Ashley Fletcher has turned down a contract at Man United. Spending cash on a young striker (be it transfer fee or wages) may be a sound investment. We should be able to tempt him from the clutches of Leeds or Bristol City if we are serious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 24/06/2015 at 4:48 PM, Getstiffed said: Next up: Are you happy with the number of games we've won under the new manager so far poll Fuck sake. Should i start this poll now getstiffed.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 On 25/06/2016 at 9:08 AM, RFC Eagle said: Hill and Gilks both have abundant quality for the SPFL and experience, in key positions, to pass on. With age and quality in mind Ashley Fletcher has turned down a contract at Man United. Spending cash on a young striker (be it transfer fee or wages) may be a sound investment. We should be able to tempt him from the clutches of Leeds or Bristol City if we are serious. I was at a q&a at ibrox last night involving MW, kenny miller and Halliday. Mw said they were tracking a premiership player who was very interested in joining the club. Trouble was he was on 40k a week and the loan fee was 250,000 for the year. 8 championship teams all bid for him. Maybe the teams weren't Leeds and Bristol city but the money swirling about in the championship is running away from us as well. It's a real sign of the times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy cox 664 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 22 minutes ago, Deanzmeanzheinz said: I was at a q&a at ibrox last night involving MW, kenny miller and Halliday. Mw said they were tracking a premiership player who was very interested in joining the club. Trouble was he was on 40k a week and the loan fee was 250,000 for the year. 8 championship teams all bid for him. Maybe the teams weren't Leeds and Bristol city but the money swirling about in the championship is running away from us as well. It's a real sign of the times. There's plenty on here haven't a clue when it comes to bringing in players.Let's spend 10,15,20 million.Let's bring in 4/5 players.Do they think that a player valued at 2/3 million is only being looked at by us.If he is any good other teams will be looking at him.We can possibly match the asking price but wages.As you point out we can't even compete with championship.Put yourself in that players shoes.Move to Rangers on 10/15k a week or go to championship team and get double.Not a hard decision is it.This is the reality of the Scottish game and as we don't have a sugar daddy willing to put his own millions into the pot for no return some better get used to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 11 hours ago, Smile said: Should i start this poll now getstiffed.? Fucken hell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo1872 4,065 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Looking back on the comments it pisses me off even more that myself and others thought barton and kranjcar might be good..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,312 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I still think its too early too judge... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 21,706 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 10 minutes ago, yermaw145 said: I still think its too early too judge... Agreed. Still a long season to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 These were the happier days when we all hoped things would go well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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