The Beast 9,226 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 IIRC he outscored Henrik Larsson in each of the seasons they both played in Holland, he moves to us and we play him as an outside left most of the time. Go figure. I also remember something about him being third in line to the Georgian throne (if they still had a monarchy). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Great player should have played upfront more than on the wing. His dance moves were excellent as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 One of the most under-rated Rangers players I can remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I thought he was great in Blackadder goes forth, plus the ending is heartbreaking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacBoyd 5,478 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Decent player but lacked something. If he actually did cost 8m he was shocking Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranter 136 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wish we had a player like him now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1690 1,064 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Cracking Wee player for us wish we had someone like him in team now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Smashing player and was very effective for us, contrary to previous contributions. Part of the reason he didn't play up front all the time is that we had the likes of Novo, Prso, Mols, De Boer and Flo during his time. He could play wide effectively, so he did much of the time, partly to accommodate other players that were very effective for us. Several classes above what we have today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGOH 2,344 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Inigo said: Smashing player and was very effective for us, contrary to previous contributions. Part of the reason he didn't play up front all the time is that we had the likes of Novo, Prso, Mols, De Boer and Flo during his time. He could play wide effectively, so he did much of the time, partly to accommodate other players that were very effective for us. Several classes above what we have today. Puts it into a bit of perspective that he would arguably be head and shoulders ahead of everyone in this league, yet some on this thread said he was shit . Shows how much Scottish football has fallen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Just now, WGOH said: Puts it into a bit of perspective that he would arguably be head and shoulders ahead of everyone in this league, yet some on this thread said he was shit . Shows how much Scottish football has fallen Yup. Would easily be the best player in the league just now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 2 hours ago, MacBoyd said: Decent player but lacked something. If he actually did cost 8m he was shocking No, WE were shocking for paying it. Shota Arveladze is the player he was regardless. Don't buy that we paid that for him anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amato 3,016 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 19 hours ago, smell the glove said: And a really good midfielder at that. Good enough to get all nine in a row medals. It's not easy playing for us. Ask Barton, senderos, boli, flo, mikilahenko, capucho, van vossen, Â Johnas Thern, Amato. I could go on. Not rangers fault they didn't perform ...prick Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 4 hours ago, Copland bear said: Fuck knows where the OP sits at the games, but the fans loved him, I Remeber he scored a cracker against the tims in extra time in the league cup at Ibrox, we broke away from our own goal up the Copland and  he finished it off at the other end. Did we abuse him then?  Lovenkrands got slated more ffs Aye, the fans were very fond of him. His quirky, happy character helped that too. Seemed like a real good guy as well as a good player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amato 3,016 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I remember him as being a class act on and off the park. Was always happy to stop and pose for a photo  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,982 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 19 hours ago, danger ranger said: Rangers under performed, it's the Rangers way, buy good players then waste them, it's interesting to note he went to Holland and was their leagues top scorer for two seasons and just like this season we can hardly buy a goal even after signing a proper centre forward. I was watching Ian Ferguson video last night, a creative forward player of the highest calibre and Rangers turned him into a midfield defensive player, only at Rangers. Aye, and 336 appearances, 10 league titles and an induction to the club Hall of Fame later, we can all only shake our heads in disbelief at the damage that caused to his career prospects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smell the glove 55 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Amato said: ...prick Sorry Gabriel, loved your goal against the bheasts, but you were pretty average mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertContraband 282 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Good player for the 2m mentioned at the time. When it came out he cost 8m I was a bit surprised Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,800 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 10 hours ago, TheLoudenTavernier said: Heard that a couple of years ago. Apparently it was said in some court case that we actually paid close to £8m for him. Don't think it was ever confirmed. Even if it was £8m it was money well spent. He was a quality player, even when he left he scored a lot for AZ. He was the top scorer in one of the Uefa Cup seasons IIRC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, G.E.C. said: Even if it was £8m it was money well spent. He was a quality player, even when he left he scored a lot for AZ. He was the top scorer in one of the Uefa Cup seasons IIRC. Tbf, other than his agent making the claim, I don't think there was ever anything to back it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,371 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Very good player for us, can understand some being disappointed by him. Always felt he could have pushed on that wee bit further for us but a good player nonetheless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 11 minutes ago, TheLoudenTavernier said: Tbf, other than his agent making the claim, I don't think there was ever anything to back it up. Aye. Need more evidence than a lawyer mentioning it in passing once. Instinct says it's bullshit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amato 3,016 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 1 hour ago, smell the glove said: Sorry Gabriel, loved your goal against the bheasts, but you were pretty average mate I try my best, I very sorry that I no meet your standards señor Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smell the glove 55 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, Amato said: I try my best, I very sorry that I no meet your standards señor It wasn't my standards son, it was rangers standards Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 6 hours ago, The Beast said: IIRC he outscored Henrik Larsson in each of the seasons they both played in Holland, he moves to us and we play him as an outside left most of the time. Go figure. I also remember something about him being third in line to the Georgian throne (if they still had a monarchy). Don't think they ever played in Holland at the same time. I'm sure Arveladze joined Ajax just as Larsson joined the tarriers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don54 25,546 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 On 10/9/2016 at 11:24 PM, danger ranger said: Rangers nullified him, one of the best centre forwards in football and was rubbish at Rangers, that seems to be a recurring theme at rangers. 57 goals in 132 games which is a 43.18% strike rate hardly nullified is it ?  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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