DeanMK 4,616 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 SCOUT OUT Frank McParland set to QUIT Rangers amid budget concerns and boardroom unease at signings The former Liverpool talent spotter could return down south with several clubs believed to be interested FRANK MCPARLAND is poised to quit Rangers amid unhappiness over his recruitment record and a lack of resources for signings. SunSport can reveal Mark Warburton’s trusted chief talent spotter has grown disillusioned with operating to a severely limited transfer budget – amid also interest in him from several English clubs. But balancing that is boardroom disquiet with what directors see as a lack of value from a number of signings brought in last summer, including the disastrous Joey Barton episode, the currently crocked Niko Kranjcar, Philippe Senderos and Joe Garner, just three goals in 20 games. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary The possibly imminent departure of former Liverpool scout McParland would be a serious blow for the under pressure Warburton who’s going into a must win Scottish Cup fifth round tie against Morton at Ibrox on Sunday. There’s been speculation defeat would see the Londoner sacked following a hammering by Hearts and a draw against Ross County which has seen the Gers drop to third behind Aberdeen – with both now a whopping 27 points behind runaway leaders Celtic. Ironically, Warburton is believed to be currently in London for discussions with a signing target. Adding to the behind the scenes turmoil – with chairman Dave King nowhere to be seen – is the fact defender Rob Kiernan is now considering his Gers future after being targeted for verbal abuse from a number of bitter fans at half time of Saturday’s game against County. Kiernan had been left out of the 18-man squad following a number of poor performances and mistakes and was in the main stand. It wasn’t the first time he’s suffered stick from aggrieved supporters and he’s now weighing up the possibility of leaving at the end of the season. Kiernan’s under contract until 2018. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 He has been the biggest disappointment of them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno's Manbun 2,631 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Like rats from a sinking ship....and we'll continue to sink until the tabloids finally report plans for Warburton's exit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenerife Bear 1,748 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 He's been a disaster and won't be any loss at all. Hope he takes Weir and MW with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,826 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 As but as much use as the signings he's helped bring in. Will not be missed. Sad to say he's been a complete failure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,104 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 The Sun again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 And so it begins...... if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,623 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Meh. Our budget is an even bigger concern now because Mr Best in the Business and Warburton have spunked it all on shite. Fuck off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William McBeath 2,154 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good riddance if true. Same with that big Baby Kiernan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Cheerio. Your signings have been shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 It's the Sun ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,959 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Great news. If he goes Warburton won't be far behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,498 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Won't be missed. The board shouldn't escape criticism either for their part to play in this. You're hardly going to sign superstars with a budget of fuck all are you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Wont be a big miss if true, but I'd take it with a massive pinch of salt going by what paper has published it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 everyone knew our budget would be limited so that excuse for him going simply doesnt wash. The signings has been poor and thats what he is there for. The two guys in January were lads MW knows - so what the fuck is Mcparland actually doing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,018 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Ooooft!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrfc95 4,255 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Probably read the 8 pages on the Rob Kiernan thread and thought lets get this lot going again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 34,991 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Meh. Had extremely high hopes for this guy, but he's fucked it like the management and the board. Any scout sitting at Ibrox at 3pm on a saturday isn't worth their salt at all IMO. Isn't that the best time to go out and scout players watching them yourself live? Anyway the rumours that have been circulating about Garner having to change agents to FMP pal makes me think he comes across as a bit of a shadowy character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 minute ago, cushynumber said: everyone knew our budget would be limited so that excuse for him going simply doesnt wash. The signings has been poor and thats what he is there for. The two guys in January were lads MW knows - so what the fuck is Mcparland actually doing? Ye i agree that's a very poor excuse, he's had all the time between transfer windows to negotiate deals and get players in place and yet we seem to be scrambling about at the last minute to get someone in and then as you say its a couple of loan deals that Mark Warburton gets in due to his contacts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_r_sole 366 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 guess he's figured out that it's much harder to attract talent to scotland with bugger all wages to offer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good news if true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,430 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Wouldn't be surprised. Last couple of jobs he's not lasted long either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 minute ago, the_r_sole said: guess he's figured out that it's much harder to attract talent to scotland with bugger all wages to offer! its his job to find the talent - not negotiate the contracts. Wages should have no bearing on his job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valance1690 3,794 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Barton/Rossiter weren't bad signings, one didn't work and one is injured...both could've turned out very well Hill has probably been our best defender this season Garner has potiential but is in the wrong team, with the wrong tactics, more blame on the manager than the scouting system Senderos/Krancjar are the 2 sticking points i'd say personally,,,1 was a last minute panic buy, the other a injury prone player with some quality With the exception of Hill not one of the signings have worked but I wouldn't blame McPartland for that, blame would lie with a mixture of Warburton (Barton/Garner) & bad luck (Rossiter/Krancjar) Senderos was just a terrible signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_r_sole 366 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 minute ago, cushynumber said: its his job to find the talent - not negotiate the contracts. Wages should have no bearing on his job. surely it's his job to find talent that we have a chance of signing?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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