Our squad as things stand (4th July)

[Grae 97]

With many players having already left, eight new arrivals so far, and the possible promotion of some of the youngsters in to the first team squad, what does our bank of players look like at the moment?

There's a while left in the transfer market to bring in another few key players, but also the opportunity that some more may leave, either permanently or out on loan. 

 

Who would you like to see moved on, or brought in?

 

Goalkeepers:

Wes Foderingham     Matt Gilks     Liam Kelly

 

Defenders:

Rob Kiernan     Lee Wallace     Danny Wilson     James Tavernier     Matt Crooks     Clint Hill     Lee Hodson     Ryan Sinnamon     Fraser Aird

 

Midfielders:

Andy Halliday     Jason Holt     Joey Barton     Harry Forrester     Jordan Rossiter     Niko Kranjcar     Liam Burt     Tom Walsh     Andy Murdoch   Jordan Thompson

 

Forwards:

Martyn Waghorn     Ryan Hardie     Kenny Miller     Barrie McKay     Michael O'Halloran     Josh Windass     Mekhi McLeod

 

 

[John Greig's Sideburns 177]

McLeod got released, Windass isn't a forward and Crooks isn't a defender

[Iakona 2,264]

3 minutes ago, Grae said:

With many players having already left, eight new arrivals so far, and the possible promotion of some of the youngsters in to the first team squad, what does our bank of players look like at the moment?

There's a while left in the transfer market to bring in another few key players, but also the opportunity that some more may leave, either permanently or out on loan. 

 

Who would you like to see moved on, or brought in?

 

Goalkeepers:

Wes Foderingham     Matt Gilks     Liam Kelly

 

Defenders:

Rob Kiernan     Lee Wallace     Danny Wilson     James Tavernier     Matt Crooks     Clint Hill     Lee Hodson     Ryan Sinnamon     Fraser Aird

 

Midfielders:

Andy Halliday     Jason Holt     Joey Barton     Harry Forrester     Jordan Rossiter     Niko Kranjcar     Liam Burt     Tom Walsh     Andy Murdoch   Jordan Thompson

 

Forwards:

Martyn Waghorn     Ryan Hardie     Kenny Miller     Barrie McKay     Michael O'Halloran     Josh Windass     Mekhi McLeod

 

 

Mekhi got let go at the end of the season.

Crooks is a midfielder

Windass is a midfielder

Murdoch and Aird have no future with the club.

[Grae 97]

1 minute ago, John Greig's Sideburns said:

McLeod got released and Windass isn't a forward 

Never realised that McLeod was away. Windass is listed as a forward on Rangers website.

[The Godfather 72,225]

Really surprised Aird is still on the books, he's one of the worst footballers I have seen play for Rangers.

[John Greig's Sideburns 177]

Just now, Grae said:

Never realised that McLeod was away. Windass is listed as a forward on Rangers website.

He isn't a forward however

[Grae 97]

1 minute ago, Iakona said:

Mekhi got let go at the end of the season.

Crooks is a midfielder

Windass is a midfielder

Murdoch and Aird have no future with the club.

Crooks listed as a defender on Rangers' website, and Windass as a forward. Might mean nothing, but perhaps those are the positions they've been signed for.

[KeyserSoze 14,623]

9 minutes ago, Grae said:

With many players having already left, eight new arrivals so far, and the possible promotion of some of the youngsters in to the first team squad, what does our bank of players look like at the moment?

There's a while left in the transfer market to bring in another few key players, but also the opportunity that some more may leave, either permanently or out on loan. 

 

Who would you like to see moved on, or brought in?

 

Goalkeepers:

Wes Foderingham     Matt Gilks     Liam Kelly

 

Defenders:

Rob Kiernan     Lee Wallace     Danny Wilson     James Tavernier     Matt Crooks     Clint Hill     Lee Hodson     Ryan Sinnamon     Fraser Aird

 

Midfielders:

Andy Halliday     Jason Holt     Joey Barton     Harry Forrester     Jordan Rossiter     Niko Kranjcar     Liam Burt     Tom Walsh     Andy Murdoch   Jordan Thompson

 

Forwards:

Martyn Waghorn     Ryan Hardie     Kenny Miller     Barrie McKay     Michael O'Halloran     Josh Windass     Mekhi McLeod

 

 

I'd like to see Mekhi released 

Crooks moved to midfield 

Windass moved to midfield 

And the OP doing some homework 

[Grae 97]

Just now, KeyserSoze said:

I'd like to see Mekhi released 

Crooks moved to midfield 

Windass moved to midfield 

And the OP doing some homework 

See my previous comments.

[CF2 WINNIE 1,006]

Wont happen but I would like to see O'Halloran out. I am not a fan of his at all just my personal opinion but I really don't rate him amongst those other players.

[TheQueensEleven 1,355]

11 minutes ago, CF2 WINNIE said:

Wont happen but I would like to see O'Halloran out. I am not a fan of his at all just my personal opinion but I really don't rate him amongst those other players.

Isn't he our most expensive signing under Warburton?

Surely he must see something in the lad

[Broxi 11,531]

I'd also say Forrester should be a forward. Would rather he played on the wing and I am positive he will be played there considering we haven't signed a new winger and got like 5 new CMs. 

[CF2 WINNIE 1,006]

11 minutes ago, TheQueensEleven said:

Isn't he our most expensive signing under Warburton?

Surely he must see something in the lad

He does but I certainlty don't. We have sunk a long way if standing out for St Johnstone makes you good enough for Rangers.

[Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,032]

35 minutes ago, The Godfather said:

Really surprised Aird is still on the books, he's one of the worst footballers I have seen play for Rangers.

Hes on loan until jan is he not?

[John Greig's Sideburns 177]

4 minutes ago, CF2 WINNIE said:

He does but I certainlty don't. We have sunk a long way if standing out for St Johnstone makes you good enough for Rangers.

*cough* *cough* Ally McCoist?

[Skyson1872 2,923]

Crooks and Windass are 100% midfielders, however Windass can play wide forward. Forrester is a forward as well as Tom Walsh as both play on the wings more often that not.

[CF2 WINNIE 1,006]

2 minutes ago, John Greig's Sideburns said:

*cough* *cough* Ally McCoist?

Everyone knew McCoist could play though there is a difference and there are always a few exceptions. He was good at St Johnstone but that in no way makes him good enough for us. I hope he proves me wrong but I expect he will be sold in jan or next summer as I don't think he is up to playing for Rangers and I also don't think the way you see him he wants to be here as much as rest of the squad.

[Sket 13,610]

17 minutes ago, CF2 WINNIE said:

Everyone knew McCoist could play though there is a difference and there are always a few exceptions. He was good at St Johnstone but that in no way makes him good enough for us. I hope he proves me wrong but I expect he will be sold in jan or next summer as I don't think he is up to playing for Rangers and I also don't think the way you see him he wants to be here as much as rest of the squad.

Bigot

[CF2 WINNIE 1,006]

7 minutes ago, Sket said:

Bigot

Oh aye and he is a catholic so therefore shouldn't play for us. Pitchfork at the ready.

[graeme_4 34,781]

Centre back with pace, and centre forward required. 

 

[THE_Ibrox_Preacher 2,812]

In a nutshell, we need a first team CB and a CF/Target-Man brought in this summer. Those that are likely to be released or moved on over the next 2 windows are self-evident.

CB; Mariappa or Nelson would do.

CF/Target-Man; ???

I've not seen us linked with a CF/Target-Man, the odd pacey striker like Bradshaw yes but not someone to power home one of our crosses with a header (or even win a header) against the inevitable packed defence or 3-man marking. I don't really have any suggestions either, we're looking for a free with a good goalscoring ratio and who scores a good percentage of his goals from headers = might as well be looking for the arc of the covenant. There are a few frees out there with that kind of stature but even imagining signing them is a stretch i.e. Hugo Almeida. One with a good record but who went off the boil last year is Kevin Kurányi (Warburton wouldn't dismiss someone purely because they did fuck all last season) and he too is on a free.  A loan "solution" to this area could be someone like Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, whether you can see that happening or not is another matter.

Just for the record I'm not opposed to a slight & pacey striker, we need someone but the way I see it Waghorn is the allrounder, Miller reads the game and can find a yard of space with his speed (especially on as a sub or in big games), O'Halloran is the speed demon; who's the specialist for headers/wrestling a ball/lay-offs? There will be times when slight forwards/pace isn't the answer up front and Waghorn is an allrounder he's not someone you think "We need a tower to head one home today, Waghorn's the man!". Ideally, I'd bring in someone as a target-man and a goalscorer but I'm not greedy and I'll take the CF/Target-Man as preferred on account that it gives us more distinct options to what we have already.

[RFCRobertson 11,790]

1 hour ago, Grae said:

Rob Kiernan

Apparently he's injured 

[Wearethepeople72 1,847]

I'd like to see a central defender and a striker be brought in. I'm still not convinced by Kiernan and Wilson and doubt Hill will play every game. Out and out striker also still required.

[Guest Lloyd72]

21 minutes ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said:

In a nutshell, we need a first team CB and a CF/Target-Man.

CB; Mariappa or Nelson would do.

CF/Target-Man; ???

I've not seen us linked with a CF/Target-Man, the odd pacey striker like Bradshaw yes but not someone to power home one of our crosses with a header (or even win a header) against the inevitable packed defence or 3-man marking. I don't really have any suggestions either, we're looking for a free with a good goalscoring ratio and who scores a good percentage of his goals from headers = might as well be looking for the arc of the covenant. There is a few frees out there with that kind of stature but even imagining signing them is a stretch i.e. Hugo Almeida. One with a good record but who went off the boil last year is Kevin Kurányi (Warburton wouldn't dismiss someone purely because they did fuck all last season) and he too is on a free.  A loan "solution" to this area could be someone like Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, whether you can see that happening or not is another matter.

Just for the record I'm not opposed to a slight & pacey striker, we need someone but the way I see it Waghorn is the allrounder, Miller reads the game and can find a yard of space with his speed (especially on as a sub or in big games), O'Halloran is the speed demon; who's the specialist for headers/wrestling a ball/lay-offs? There will be times when slight forwards/pace isn't the answer up front and Waghorn is an allrounder he's not someone you think "We need a tower to head one home today, Waghorn's the man!". Ideally, I'd bring in someone as a target-man and a goalscorer but I'm not greedy and I'll take the CF/Target-Man as preferred on account that it gives us more distinct options to what we have already.

I doubt we'll sign a target man or a powerhouse striker, pumping crosses into the box isn't our play style. We need a striker that can drop back into midfield when needed.

[Mols94 3,669]

37 minutes ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said:

In a nutshell, we need a first team CB and a CF/Target-Man brought in this summer. Those that are likely to be released or moved on over the next 2 windows are self-evident.

CB; Mariappa or Nelson would do.

CF/Target-Man; ???

I've not seen us linked with a CF/Target-Man, the odd pacey striker like Bradshaw yes but not someone to power home one of our crosses with a header (or even win a header) against the inevitable packed defence or 3-man marking. I don't really have any suggestions either, we're looking for a free with a good goalscoring ratio and who scores a good percentage of his goals from headers = might as well be looking for the arc of the covenant. There are a few frees out there with that kind of stature but even imagining signing them is a stretch i.e. Hugo Almeida. One with a good record but who went off the boil last year is Kevin Kurányi (Warburton wouldn't dismiss someone purely because they did fuck all last season) and he too is on a free.  A loan "solution" to this area could be someone like Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, whether you can see that happening or not is another matter.

Just for the record I'm not opposed to a slight & pacey striker, we need someone but the way I see it Waghorn is the allrounder, Miller reads the game and can find a yard of space with his speed (especially on as a sub or in big games), O'Halloran is the speed demon; who's the specialist for headers/wrestling a ball/lay-offs? There will be times when slight forwards/pace isn't the answer up front and Waghorn is an allrounder he's not someone you think "We need a tower to head one home today, Waghorn's the man!". Ideally, I'd bring in someone as a target-man and a goalscorer but I'm not greedy and I'll take the CF/Target-Man as preferred on account that it gives us more distinct options to what we have already.

Nelson just signed for Oxford United