Orange and Blue 1,173 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 CAIXINHA RAVES ABOUT RANGERS 19-YEAR-OLD, CONFIRMS FIRST-TEAM ROLE Pedro Caixinha has revealed that Ross McCrorie is one of five centre-backs available to him for their upcoming European encounter. Pedro Caixinha’s side are hosting Luxembourg side Progres Niedekorn and the 19-year-old is a first-team option for the crucial match. The Gers play the first-leg at Ibrox in the first qualifying round of the Europa League. They will be looking to get their campaign off to a good start and start their journey towards the Europa League group stags. Caixinha has highlighted at his pre-match press conference the qualities that McCrorie has at his disposal. The Portuguese boss gave a special mention to the defender’s performance this summer for Scotland’s Under-20 international as he helped his nation finish third in the prestigious Toulon Tournament. “We have Ross McCroire with us and he has done very well and was fantastic at the Toulon Tournament. He will be one of our five centre-backs,” Caixinha said, as quoted by the club’s official Twitter account. McCrorie is a highly rated talent at Rangers and will be looking to make a major impression during the summer. The teenager has been sent out to Scotland’s lower leagues in the past two seasons to experience senior football at Ayr United and Dumbarton. He has now linked up with the Gers squad in the summer and will hope to force his way in ahead of the new season. McCrorie would benefit the hugely from some of Rangers’ new recruits, with experienced defender Bruno Alves making the permanent switch to Ibrox and is someone who could be a perfect mentor. We'll done Ross and best of luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lloyd72 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Better than Bates imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemac 5,076 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Lloyd72 said: Better than Bates imo. Makes you wonder why we signed him tbh, all for signing youth players but we've got decent options at centre half at youth level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,288 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Assume young A Wilson drops out. Would be disappointed with that as he looked very assured, and for me better than what I've seen of Bates. But what a great opportunity for young Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,675 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hope he kicks on. From good Rangers stock as well, which is always a bonus. Allegedly turned down an EPL move a while back, so seems to be highly thought of. Hopefully fulfills his potential. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lloyd72 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, stevemac said: Makes you wonder why we signed him tbh, all for signing youth players but we've got decent options at centre half at youth level. Warburton Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Good luck wee man make yourself a legend if you get your chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemac 5,076 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Just now, Lloyd72 said: Warburton Because his hairs the same colour as the bread packaging ?? Don't get me wrong, bates could be an average player, just seemed a bizarre signing to me at the time. Will probably see him punted about on loan then released imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,460 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Just wondering there. The 5 centre backs I assume would be: Alves Cardoso McCrorie D. Wilson Bates So im assuming that Kiernan isn't getting anywhere near the squad this season. Thank fuck! Well done to McCrorie for forcing himself into the plans for the season. Makes sense that the young lads can learn from the likes of Alves Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,052 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 16 minutes ago, Lloyd72 said: Better than Bates imo. Wouldn't be hard he's chronic. Wilson & McCrorie look a lot better options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemac 5,076 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, Inigo said: Hope he kicks on. From good Rangers stock as well, which is always a bonus. Allegedly turned down an EPL move a while back, so seems to be highly thought of. Hopefully fulfills his potential. not entirely sure, but was that no his brother the goalie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,287 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Younger players will more easily adapt to what the new manager is trying to do Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Great stuff, all we have asked of our managers is to give them a chance. For too long they didn't even get that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,675 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, stevemac said: not entirely sure, but was that no his brother the goalie? They were looking at taking both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 25 minutes ago, stevemac said: Makes you wonder why we signed him tbh, all for signing youth players but we've got decent options at centre half at youth level. Because Warbiola didn't rate Ross at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,813 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 11 minutes ago, Negri's lovechild said: Just wondering there. The 5 centre backs I assume would be: Alves Cardoso McCrorie D. Wilson Bates So im assuming that Kiernan isn't getting anywhere near the squad this season. Thank fuck! Well done to McCrorie for forcing himself into the plans for the season. Makes sense that the young lads can learn from the likes of Alves It's Aidan, not Danny Wilson. It's about defenders available for tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,460 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 minute ago, the goal machine said: It's Aidan, not Danny Wilson. It's about defenders available for tomorrow. Ah right! I've picked it up as the 5 centre half's for the season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingBear72 476 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If Warburton didn't rate Ross, he must be good at defending. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, The Dude said: Because Warbiola didn't rate Ross at all. What type of CB is he mate? No-nonsense aggressive type? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Just now, psb07158 said: What type of CB is he mate? No-nonsense aggressive type? Big, strong lad. Comfortable on the ball, solid in the tackle and reads the game well. Had he not went on loan he'd have been my choice to start when Bates stepped up. Versatile too. He's very much a CB but comfortable at RB and CDM too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 minute ago, The Dude said: Big, strong lad. Comfortable on the ball, solid in the tackle and reads the game well. Had he not went on loan he'd have been my choice to start when Bates stepped up. Versatile too. He's very much a CB but comfortable at RB and CDM too. Sounds promising. Hopefully he can make the step up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,288 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, Negri's lovechild said: Ah right! I've picked it up as the 5 centre half's for the season I did too. Surely we don't need 5 CH starting or sub for a home game tomorrow night ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingBear72 476 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Perhaps he can be a defensive minded option at right back Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF2 WINNIE 1,006 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Green wanted to sell him to Man City parents told green to get to fuck he's going nowhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,998 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 31 minutes ago, Negri's lovechild said: Ah right! I've picked it up as the 5 centre half's for the season I certainly thought it was for the season, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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