Sunday Post

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58 minutes ago, OlegKuznetsov said:

Who? 

It's the column much beloved by grannies everywhere, uplifting moral tales containing inspirational quotes and sage commentary on modern life.  Never read it myself though. ?

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2 hours ago, Drum said:

No such drivel of course when Carton Cole signed for 'ra poops. 

"Cellic plunge in to even further embarrassment as Carlton Cole follows in footsteps of Ian Wright, Roy Keane.....................

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6 minutes ago, Sparkle said:

It's the column much beloved by grannies everywhere, uplifting moral tales containing inspirational quotes and sage commentary on modern life.  Never read it myself though. ?

 

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16 minutes ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said:

Once again I don't think this should be viewed as an insult but rather as the sad reality if you let me explain;

While Burnley will never touch the sides of being as big of club as Rangers, they have just won the Championship (a better league than our top flight on the whole) and they are going to be playing in the Premiership - the self appointed best league in the world with an undeniable talent, fame, prestige and fortune that goes with it. Barton would be making a step down in terms of league and probably in terms of wages to join us at this point, in that sense (and it's that sense I believe the quote is meaning), Barton would be making a step down. There's no insult there, just a harsh fact from the perspective of knowing we're a bigger and better club in every sense bar league and money.

 

Can't argue with any of your points there TIP apart from the fact that Brazil omitted to include the undeniable truth: that we are an infinitely bigger club than Burnley! In that important sense, moving to us cannot be viewed as a step down! The fact that he didn't add that point to his quote means that we really can't be sure if insult was intended or not! 

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Love what's happening at our club recently. Spoken to a few English people through work and they're taking notice of what we're doing which is quite something. Granted they see Scotland's top flight as a mickey mouse league but I've had numerous compliments due to our style and transfer policy. Man Utd fan said he could watch us play football all day, a Liverpool fan said the same and that Barton would he a great signing if the gaffer can tame him.

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2 hours ago, KingKirk said:

what position does dorrans play ?

7,8,10 and 11

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1 hour ago, GrizzlyBear72 said:

"Joey Barton will be taking a massive step down if he signs for Rangers"......

Away n bile yer heid n make shtyoopit soup, Brazil, ya fool!!!

Agreed. JB could be playing in Europe next year in front of 50,000 fans; some step down. 

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2 hours ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said:

Once again I don't think this should be viewed as an insult but rather as the sad reality if you let me explain;

While Burnley will never touch the sides of being as big of club as Rangers, they have just won the Championship (a better league than our top flight on the whole) and they are going to be playing in the Premiership - the self appointed best league in the world with an undeniable talent, fame, prestige and fortune that goes with it. Barton would be making a step down in terms of league and probably in terms of wages to join us at this point, in that sense (and it's that sense I believe the quote is meaning), Barton would be making a step down. There's no insult there, just a harsh fact from the perspective of knowing we're a bigger and better club in every sense bar league and money and that's no slight on Burnley who've been consistently challenging for promotion to the top flight since Chris Eagles knocked us back to stay on down there for a 1/3 less wages than we offered.

 

You talk sense but I have no doubt that was intended as an insult. He wouldn't have phrased it that way if Barton had been going to Celtic.  I get that he's a Celtic supporter but he's an unprofessional journalist.

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5 hours ago, BridgeIsBlue said:

RANGERS were last night locked in signing talks with Joey Barton.

The sensational move came as Mark Warburton stepped up his efforts to assemble a side capable of challenging Celtic for the Premiership title next season.

The 33-year-old Burnley midfielder was shown round both Ibrox Stadium and Murray Park yesterday.

 

And following his talks with coaching staff and club officials, it is understood the Light Blues are optimistic of landing their target on a two-year deal.

If so, he will follow in the footsteps of Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter and Accrington Stanley pair Josh Windass and Matt Crooks in signing up for next season’s return to the top flight.

There are understood to be more moves afoot, with Hibs star striker Jason Cummings and Graham Dorrans of Norwich City both believed to be Ibrox bound.

Approaching the end of his one-year deal with the Clarets, Barton, an often controversial figure throughout his career, is available to move for nothing as a free agent.

The Championship title winners want him to stay on for their return to the English Premier and have offered him a 12-month contract.

He, however, sees that as too short at this stage of his career and has therefore held off on signing – a pause which alerted Rangers, in particular their head of recruitment, Frank McParland.

He brought the former Manchester City, Newcastle, QPR and Marseille player to Burnley when he was working as their sporting director.

The two men have remained close and it is that association which Rangers hope will now pay off as Barton decides whether to take what would almost certainly be a substantial drop in salary in exchange for the chance to embark on a footballing adventure.

 

A colourful character not afraid to express himself in the media, social or otherwise, he would represent a departure from the model Mark Warburton has been following of signing young gifted players who can add value. Men, in fact, exactly like Rossiter.

He does, however, tick all the boxes in terms of the experienced midfield campaigner the Rangers manager says he is after.

“I think it is important to add some experience, some maturity and some physicality as well,” said Warburton.

“There are not many out there, but we are getting closer and fingers crossed we can nail one down sometime soon.

“We are close on a couple more. The work is being done now and hopefully we can nail them down in the next 10 to 12 days.

“I want as many as possible in place when we come back on June 18.”

The £250,000 signing of Rossiter was tied up on Friday night and Warburton was delighted about the capture of a player he believes will help on the pitch in the short term and, eventually, earn the club several millions in a transfer fee back south of the Border.

“It’s a really big coup for us,” he said.

“Jordan is a young internationalist, a talented boy with a big future ahead of him in the game. So for us to get him speaks volumes of the work of Frank McParland, who knows him so well.

“A lot of work went into that type of signing and there was commitment from Jordan, who had lot of other offers.

“I’m sure that he understands Rangers and I’m delighted to have him on board. He’s technically gifted, he has the heart the size of a lion, he’s tenacious and athletically very good.

“He’s pitch aware – his pitch geography is very good – and he’s the captain of the Liverpool under-19 team.

“There were a number of clubs chasing him but I’m sure they were wary of tribunals so we have maximised that situation and all credit to Frank for spotting an opportunity and moving swiftly.”

If Barton follows suit, the head of recruitment will be able to congratulate himself on a more than impressive start to his summer duties.

 

Alan Brazil’s verdict

JOEY BARTON will be taking a massive step down if he signs for Rangers.

But at his age, the Gers – and the Scottish Premiership – could be a perfect fit for him.

With the best will in the world, I reckon Barton would struggle to shine in the Premier League these days. He’s 33-years-old, let’s not forget.

But he has been playing at a good level in the Championship for a long while now, and by all accounts this season has been his best in years.

There’s no doubt in my mind that he could do a job for Rangers.

In fact, if Mark Warburton manages to sign the guy, I’d even say it would be something of a coup.

For a guy who has just played a key role in winning the Championship with Burnley, the Scottish Premiership will be a relative walk in the park.

Barton would be a real standout – I really believe that.

And I don’t say that to disrespect Scottish football.

I say it because he’s a decent player and the schedule, which is much more relaxed than he’s been used to, would suit him.

I wouldn’t have any concerns at all about his fitness or his ability.

The thorny issue, as ever, is has he screwed the nut?

That’s a question I guarantee Mark Warburton will have to answer sooner rather than later.

But while it sounds like a harsh judgement, I don’t think it is.

The facts speak for themselves. When was the last time Joey got himself in any serious bother?

Nothing springs immediately to mind for me, so I think you have to give him the benefit of the doubt.

You also have to give credit to the Rangers manager and his assistant Davie Weir.

They are both meticulous guys and there is absolutely no way they would have proceeded down this road without doing their homework first.

They will have been on the phone to Sean Dyche at Burnley, to the staff at his last club, QPR, getting all the reports they can get their hands on.

If they are being told that Joey is fine – and I think he is these days – then they have to trust that information.

As a result, Rangers fans have to trust them.

The bottom line is that Barton would be a great addition to the Rangers squad for next season’s Premiership push.

It would then be up to Celtic – and the rest of the division – to respond.

https://www.sundaypost.com/sport/football/joey-barton-brink-joining-rangers-cummings-dorrans/

 

 

"capable of challengimg C****c". This is a fact. They are the champions, we will be the challengers.

"Joey Barton will be taking a massive step down if he signs for Rangers". 40 years ago this would be laughable, now alas it is a fact. Whether we like it or not, the EPL is way ahead of the SPFL Premier division in quality, wages and TV exposure.

No-one is suggesting that Basel, Club Brugge and even Leicester City are bigger clubs than Rangers yet they are all guaranteed CL group matches.

Why condemn the article when, to me, the most important quote is "next seasons return to the top flight. Too many on here looking to be offended and ignoring the good points.

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Oh I thought we'd signed Oor Wullie.

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2 hours ago, siddiqi_drinker said:

Oh I thought we'd signed Oor Wullie.

Oor Joey