Bigdave30 8,701 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I really wanted him to stay on and coach our squad, looks a brilliant influence to have about the place, If he thinks he’s still got a few miles in the tank who are we to grudge him that, all the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,168 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Class act, good goals to games ratio considering so many sub performances. However, his real worth to the club will only be known by those within the club - what he brought to the club as a player with so much experience, helping younger players and generally being a role model for all to look up to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,467 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Will he get a champions medal? Probably been asked previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Knew it was coming and I'm still as gutted as if he's been here for 10 years. All the best, Jermain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,836 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm a bit surprised at this. I would have thought a role at Rangers in coaching would be more attractive than playing in championship/div 1 football. Can't knock him for the love of playing the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,057 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Best of luck to him, class on and off the pitch but for me he has been picking up too many niggling injuries in the last couple of years....should relieve the wage bill into the bargain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Love the guy, what a career he’s had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,802 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Moody Blue Legend said: Will he get a champions medal? Probably been asked previously. Club usually gets a set amount of medals to hand out now so think he’ll definitely get one anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,862 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Moody Blue Legend said: Will he get a champions medal? Probably been asked previously. Think he has made 10 appearances . What’s the threshold again for a medal ? Wrap it up early and he will make a few more appearances in the split I imagine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyc06 6,915 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Has done really well for us but did look off the pace when he came on against Utd so not surprised by this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,467 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, cr3_bear said: Think he has made 10 appearances . What’s the threshold again for a medal ? Wrap it up early and he will make a few more appearances in the split I imagine Not sure how many he’d need. Hope he manages enough though. Or just tell Barker he’s no getting wan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR3 12,681 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Top pro and one of the best finishers to have played in the country still at his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,882 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said: Best solution for all parties as he gets a decent wage and also has injury issues. Hopefully we can keep McGregor for another season. If we can free up wages from Defoe, Jones, Barker, Stewart, Edmundson, Zungu, Bassey and Katic(loan) in the summer and get better replacements we will be in a very good position. I see you didn’t mention Jack there mate. I really worry about him. Keeping him fit is an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossS1873 1,656 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I think he thought he'd come here and finish his career after 18 months - 2 years, try to get a few trophies and maybe start coaching then and he's thought he still has something to give on the park. No one can fault that. He would leave with everyone's respect and a very fitting man to wear a famous Rangers number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Dumfries 94 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 some player, absolute gentleman and a true professional....it winds me up even more regarding our covid young team & zungu as a few of them wasted a european squad spot place in which somebody like defoe deserevd soooo much more. He derseved a european swan song, those ***** took life at Rangers for granted. Got to admire the fact he wants to play on, loves the game, knows how lucky he is, another go in the MLS or Oz would be a nice end to a great career Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,540 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 As daft as it sounds i think he came here, not only for a chance at a trophy or two, but to help gerrard keep a reign on morelos, aside from the odd bit of stupidity, morelos behaviour and game improved a lot when defoe was here He maybe thought his time would be up but now feel he can go on another season or two, fair play to him and good luck to him, served us well when needed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlm 408 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Can you imagine defoe in his prime up here alongside say...Hateley or jelavic or prso..lethal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 3,911 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 26 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: As daft as it sounds i think he came here, not only for a chance at a trophy or two, but to help gerrard keep a reign on morelos, aside from the odd bit of stupidity, morelos behaviour and game improved a lot when defoe was here He maybe thought his time would be up but now feel he can go on another season or two, fair play to him and good luck to him, served us well when needed I said exactly the same to my son, bet Gerrard told Defoe to befriend the Buff ( no so much keep a reign ) and try and help him - you can see the difference in the Buff when he's getting replaced by Defoe no seriously I think he's really helped the Buff - think this has helped as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,175 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Sad to see him go but its probably best for all concerned . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,921 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, Lord Lockin said: I said exactly the same to my son, bet Gerrard told Defoe to befriend the Buff ( no so much keep a reign ) and try and help him - you can see the difference in the Buff when he's getting replaced by Defoe no seriously I think he's really helped the Buff - think this has helped as well Defoe wouldn't have needed to be told, when at Sunderland he took their two young strikers on extra coaching sessions off his own back, utterly selfless as they were keeping him out the team. When he does hang up his boots I'd imagine he wouldn't have to look far for a coaching role, such an intelligent player whose movement is superb and finishing skills top drawer added to which he's a total class act off the pitch as well, been a joy to see him play for Rangers and wish him all the best moving on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds 1,329 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Jimbeamjunior said: As daft as it sounds i think he came here, not only for a chance at a trophy or two, but to help gerrard keep a reign on morelos, aside from the odd bit of stupidity, morelos behaviour and game improved a lot when defoe was here Nah not having that at all, Morelos is little different now to what he was to when Defoe arrived in terms of how he acts on the park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,643 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Jeffrey said: How can you keep him if he wants to go? Does he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemac 5,001 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm sure I read on here you had to have 25% of games played (9.5 so 10 matches) he's currently on 9 league appearances for the season. Bound to get a late sub appearance to hit the threshold before seasons over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,645 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 He’ll always be welcome here, an absolute credit to himself and the club, the pleasure has been all ours, all the very best of luck to him in his future endeavours. 👌 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,238 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 He is in the Same mould as Ray Wilkins, an absolute gentleman and great professional on and off the park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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