Defoe

[Bigdave30 3,939]

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.

[left winger 5,594]

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.

[Moody Blue Legend 38,449]

Will he get a champions medal?  Probably been asked previously.  

[King Jela 12,990]

Knew it was coming and I'm still as gutted as if he's been here for 10 years. 

All the best, Jermain. 

[bluenoz 16,754]

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.

[hammer93 10,169]

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 

[Billy1984 5,694]

Love the guy, what a career he’s had. 

[the goal machine 5,564]

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.

[cr3_bear 9,250]

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 

[scottyc06 5,353]

Has done really well for us but did look off the pace when he came on against Utd so not surprised by this. 

[Rangers_no1 16,111]

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.

[Moody Blue Legend 38,449]

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!

[CR3 5,265]

Top pro and one of the best finishers to have played in the country still at his age.

[Hadron Collider 13,979]

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. 

[RossS1873 355]

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.

[MK Dumfries 76]

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

 

 

[Jimbeamjunior 16,440]

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

[Rlm 276]

Can you imagine defoe in his prime up here alongside say...Hateley or jelavic or prso..lethal.

[Lord Lockin 2,122]

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 

[gmcf 20,561]

Sad to see him go but its probably best for all concerned . 

[We Will Follow Rangers 10,127]

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.

[Dennis Reynolds 803]

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. 

 

[KingKirk 17,851]

3 hours ago, Jeffrey said:

How can you keep him if he wants to go? 

Does he? 

[stevemac 1,736]

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.

[Zappa6995 1,939]

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. 👌