Lloyd 10,756 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 In before the endless "good move" 's Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,521 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Did they not sign A Wilson on an emergency loan from us the other week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 That another 169990 loan again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Clearly have a good connection with Dumbarton. Probably because they're called the Sons. All the best to the kid! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebluenose 4,335 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Whats the deal with us and Dumbarton? We always seem to be loaning them players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just now, theweebluenose said: Whats the deal with us and Dumbarton? We always seem to be loaning them players. Have any of them ever came back a better player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller 1,569 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, To Be A Ranger said: Have any of them ever came back a better player McCrorie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, theweebluenose said: Whats the deal with us and Dumbarton? We always seem to be loaning them players. Durrant probably being the connection and Steve Aitken and his family, the manager, all Rangers season ticket holders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, To Be A Ranger said: Have any of them ever came back a better player Only one I can remember coming back and bursting on the scene was Charlie Adam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Charlie Adam and McCrorie so far. That's actually quite impressive. Might be worth getting the whole youth squad over there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebluenose 4,335 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, K.A.I said: Durrant probably being the connection and Steve Aitken and his family, the manager, all Rangers season ticket holders. Didn't realise Durrant was at Dumbarton, that would make sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just now, Ferris Bueller said: McCrorie. Why's Dumbarton getting the credit for McCrorie now? he was only there was 9-games and from the fans I spoke to (and I know Dude disagree's) said he didn't look great, looked slow ... I watched him a lot for the unders before Dumbarton and he looked a player with us - he's not went to Dumbarton and improved, it's getting a chance in our team in a sink or swim environment and he's took it with both hands and stepped up to the plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller 1,569 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, K.A.I said: Why's Dumbarton getting the credit for McCrorie now? he was only there was 9-games and from the fans I spoke to (and I know Dude disagree's) said he didn't look great, looked slow ... I watched him a lot for the unders before Dumbarton and he looked a player with us - he's not went to Dumbarton and improved, it's getting a chance in our team in a sink or swim environment and he's took it with both hands and stepped up to the plate. Probably done him more good than harm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebluenose 4,335 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 McGregor's loan deal to St Johnstone then Dunfermline seemed to have worked but I agree that the majority of these deals offer little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,519 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 He is not long back from injury so game time I would have thought must help him . He was out for quite a while so must be pretty rusty Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, K.A.I said: Why's Dumbarton getting the credit for McCrorie now? he was only there was 9-games and from the fans I spoke to (and I know Dude disagree's) said he didn't look great, looked slow ... I watched him a lot for the unders before Dumbarton and he looked a player with us - he's not went to Dumbarton and improved, it's getting a chance in our team in a sink or swim environment and he's took it with both hands and stepped up to the plate. Got to agree. He stepped up big time when given the chance. Made a couple of mistakes in games but overall didn't show any fear. But even at Dumbarton's level a young player must have shown something with his parent club to be considered. So I wouldn't say they made him the player he is, but in these loans the player themselves have got to learn and return with a little more in their locker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, To Be A Ranger said: Charlie Adam and McCrorie so far. That's actually quite impressive. Might be worth getting the whole youth squad over there Charlie came back from St Mirren. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, To Be A Ranger said: Got to agree. He stepped up big time when given the chance. Made a couple of mistakes in games but overall didn't show any fear. But even at Dumbarton's level a young player must have shown something with his parent club to be considered. So I wouldn't say they made him the player he is, but in these loans the player themselves have got to learn and return with a little more in their locker. I find myself getting involved in this debate every now and again and as little as last week. I do see the appeal in giving them first team game time in a competitive environment but let's not fool ourselves into thinking it works or it's always a good move. I don't have any alternative idea's when it comes to these boys development outwith just keeping playing these European friendlies and having them train at Auchenhowie and developing them ourselves... when it comes to actual football development, I think there's a case for them getting worse going out on loan to the dregs of lower league Scottish football. I'd stop sending them out in all honesty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: Charlie came back from St Mirren. You might have mentioned that in the first instance ffs Thought we were discussing Dumbarton loans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd 10,756 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Good move for him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueal 2,117 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Given he was considered one of our very best prospects then had a year long injury I'm glad he's off to get games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Hopefully comes back a better player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 These loans need to happen for these players. Very rarely is a youth prospect going to get a run of games at Rangers, unless there is some injury crisis or they are just far too good to be in the youths. This is their only chance to prove they have what it takes at first team level. Sink or swim, if you like. We have put plenty out on loan, and its showed they aren’t good enough for our first team (Gasporotto, Thompson, Sinnamon, Hardie, Roberts, Jeffries etc the most recent examples) I imagine the number that progress from these loans will rise in the next few years when the we see the impact Muholland has had on the academy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 21 minutes ago, To Be A Ranger said: You might have mentioned that in the first instance ffs Thought we were discussing Dumbarton loans Oops ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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