JCDBigBear 10,989 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 We need not worry about any new signings, I understand Fraser Aird is on his way back after his loan spell in Canada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukeBoxJohn 3,063 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hopefully punted in January, nowhere near good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torontoblue76 120 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 hour ago, JukeBoxJohn said: Hopefully punted in January, nowhere near good enough. Yep. Released rather than sold, too, I suspect. I think the contract runs out around Jan/Feb? Vancouver Whitecaps had a terrible season and he won't get into MLS - Scottish Championship, maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Decent article here http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/10/26/rangers-youngster-fraser-aird-considering-future-following-vanco/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Any games I've watched him for the whitecaps he looked a very decent atttacking and defending right back and could give tav a run for his money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviGer 648 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 He will probably play a couple of U20s games before being shown the door in January. Between Hodson and Tav the right back position is covered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 77,603 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Feeling confident that we will now overtake them and win the league.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrfc95 4,255 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Despite our small squad size last season he was still deemed not good enough for the championship, will be very surprised if he plays for us again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 15,284 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 hour ago, cumnockbear said: Any games I've watched him for the whitecaps he looked a very decent atttacking and defending right back and could give tav a run for his money. This is exactly what Tav needs as he is sometimes too complacent at RB, knowing there's no other real options. Time will tell if it's young Aird snapping at his heels though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 15,284 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 6 hours ago, Torontoblue76 said: Yep. Released rather than sold, too, I suspect. I think the contract runs out around Jan/Feb? Vancouver Whitecaps had a terrible season and he won't get into MLS - Scottish Championship, maybe? Summer 2018 according to that article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,754 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, KeyserSoze said: This is exactly what Tav needs as he is sometimes too complacent at RB, knowing there's no other real options. Time will tell if it's young Aird snapping at his heels though Hodson? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 15,284 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Just now, gazza27 said: Hodson? I thought he was more a left back, but yes he can also play right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,889 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Agree 100% with the op as Aird is back we will make no signings this January Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueal 2,117 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 He was being converted to a right back and went out to get experience in a new position and at a decent level of football. I wouldn't dismiss him yet, let's see what he can do. One player to cover both fullbacks isn't ideal so Aird might still have a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF2 WINNIE 1,006 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The leagues ours now that wee fraz is coming back great news, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 17,164 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Heard Braehead Clan were looking at him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 We don't need right back competition and back-up - that's what Hodson is for. Unless the boy has improved dramatically and has had a career transformation in the year he's been away then release him and let him try and find his feet somewhere else he might be needed and suited - seriously think an Airdrie or something would be a good team for him, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopsleftboot 5,512 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 4 hours ago, trueblueal said: He was being converted to a right back and went out to get experience in a new position and at a decent level of football. I wouldn't dismiss him yet, let's see what he can do. One player to cover both fullbacks isn't ideal so Aird might still have a chance. Certainly worth seeing how he's matured and developed outside the goldfish bowl. Few weeks training, few games with development squad, maybe take him to Leipzig etc, see how he gets on. May amount to nothing but given we saw fit to loan out rather than release then it's worth a look-see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueal 2,117 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 43 minutes ago, coopsleftboot said: Certainly worth seeing how he's matured and developed outside the goldfish bowl. Few weeks training, few games with development squad, maybe take him to Leipzig etc, see how he gets on. May amount to nothing but given we saw fit to loan out rather than release then it's worth a look-see. He might make a wing back in our system. His strengths were pace, running power and enthusiasm. He didn't have the trickery or vision to be a top level winger but he was wholehearted and he had a decent knack of scoring. If he has developed a positional sense then he has some decent qualities as an attacking wingback. Even if Aird doesn't make it at Rangers I think the position change will prove good for his career elsewhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torontoblue76 120 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 6 hours ago, KeyserSoze said: Summer 2018 according to that article. Thanks. Interesting to see what happens next. He comes across as a nice guy and I wish him the best. Maybe as other posters have said, it's worth keeping him in the development side for a bit: he's still young, after all... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue1872 463 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 He's dreadful, he'll get released and rightfully so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Tav certainly needs a kick up the arse his side the one we always get hit on and this season he's passed more to our opponents than team mates. I just dont think Aird will have the quality to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooblue 2,018 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 9 hours ago, LiviGer said: He will probably play a couple of U20s games before being shown the door in January. Between Hodson and Tav the right back position is covered. Hodson's been far from impressive. Asleep on the ball and cost us a goal. Neither Aird not Hodson have enough quality to put the required pressure on Tavernier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie0202 13,093 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 For everybody saying Aird is shite are you basing this on having seen him play recently or are you judging him on what you saw when he had a few games for us in a position which is no longer his? He's a young man who deserves every chance to prove himself again. Might not make it but I think as a support we write off players far too easily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviGer 648 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 20 minutes ago, Trooblue said: Hodson's been far from impressive. Asleep on the ball and cost us a goal. Neither Aird not Hodson have enough quality to put the required pressure on Tavernier. Name a defender who hasn't cost us a goal this season. Aird is no better than what we have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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