Muff 245 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Smith was aggrieved by referee Dougie McDonald's decision to issue a second yellow card to Daniel Cousin quarter of an hour from full-time. The sending-off could end up being the last act of the Gabon hitman's Ibrox career, with the manager refusing to rule out a move elsewhere before the transfer window shuts. Whether he stays or goes tomorrow, Cousin certainly played a big part in this afternoon's stunning triumph. http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1380704,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire-loyal 3 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 aye 2 decent games from him thanks for today but , cya Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakoni 28 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 He did look a handful today, but everybody knew that he could be our best forward. He just isn't interested often enough. He'd be posted missing against teams like st mirren and falkirk, and we'd end up dropping silly points. Take any money offered i'd say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,736 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 He could well have earned him a move somewhere else with that performance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Ridiculous if we sell him. Our only striker of genuine quality. He made a huge difference up top today. What happens in the next 3 Old Firm games, who leads the line ? Miller, Novo, Boyd, Velicka, Darcheville.........give me strength ! My only hope would be if Lafferty settles in and develops into the player he could be with the tools he's got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imodium 412 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 After todays performence he could have earned a move to the likes of Newcastle or Everton rather than Hull olr Fulham. If WS and Super Ally can get his head screwed on he would be a hit for us this season - best forward at the club my miles. Anyone's hangover starting to kick in yet? My head is banging! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 he certainly showed what a good player he can be today, his goal was one of the best individual goals i have seen us score against celtic for a long time. The red card might put a few teams off although it was harsh imo and not as offputting as his sending off in the uefa semi final. He really is a frustrating player. He has pace, strength, dribbling ability, decent in the air, one hell of a powerful shot etc. He has pretty much everything you would want from a striker but he just doesnt seem interested half the time and if he was i'm sure he would score more goals. I dont honestly think he will go, maybe in january after playing a few more games for us teams might be interested again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott316 2 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 goes to show he's head and shoulders the best striker we have at the club, he proved that today. you think super Boyd could have done what he done to score that goal ? NO CHANCE shame the way things have worked out over him. after the 3 games I've saw Boyd play this season he's garbage. I now see what management haven't been able to trust, a poor first touch, lazy positioning, no pace and needlessly and persistently offside. i hope Cousin, JCD stay and Boyd goes instead now, totally changed my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 If the money is right then off he goes, but today just highlights what we will miss upfront - his power and pace, something none of the other frontmen posses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I thought him starting today was confirmation he was staying, don't see why he'd start a player who'd be leaving on Monday. Did well, inclusion was certainly justified but again he goes and spoils it by getting sent off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
demise 3,574 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 After todays performance i would like to see him starting in next 3-4 games .If we are goin to sell him - thanks for today Cousin and good luck in your new club . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoastbear 122 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Superb performance from Cousin today. Wish he would do it more often, easily our best striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gartcosh Bear 124 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I said to my dad before the game even started that Daniel Cousin playing today was mainly trying to put him in the shop window......and partially because he caused merry havoc in the first Old Firm game at the San Giro last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue1872 2 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Good striker, shit attitude. Needs to go imo. No way will he pull a preformace like that at love street in the pishin rain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo 588 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I think we should keep Cousin, he can do real damage on his day and I don't see why some people are being so negative about our strikeforce. Boyd is a proven goalscorer, Miller has so much potential, Cousin showed what he can do today, Velicka scored goals for fun in the SPL for Hearts and so far has scored once in two starts in the SPL, Lafferty has looked good and JCD has something to prove. Cmon Gers fans lets support our strikers. What we need Walter to do tommorrow is to sell Brahim Hemdani and bring in another centre back just in case Weir or Bougherra gets injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBlue 136 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 If we just sell Cousin and bring in no-one else (or a CB) then the only player we have who *might* provide the same qualities is Lafferty and it's very early to judge him. OTOH, the argument that he'll only do that in a few games is valid. Ideally, I'd like us to sell Cousin, JCD and Boyd and use the money to bring in a quality front man. That would leave us with Lafferty, Miller, Velicka, Novo and the new guy which would be plenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,287 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 His playing today and his good performance make sense if we are trying to move him on. It will be a great shame if he goes but at the same time his sulky ways will then be someone elses problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I thin that the whole problem is that Cousin himself wants to go ... he was always using us a stepping stone, admitted it himself during the Fulham transfer debacle. When he wants to play he is one of the best strikers at the club, the big worry is that he only plays when he feels like it. We need a striker who is consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 After todays performance i would like to see him starting in next 3-4 games .If we are goin to sell him - thanks for today Cousin and good luck in your new club . Well that certainly can't happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viennabear 2 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 it might actually be possible that Cousin has looked at his options and isnt getting the kind of deal he would want and has decided to knuckle down and wait to get a better offer in january! We might actually get 4 months of effort out of Cousin before he moves south in january for a far greater fee than we will get at the moment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballss 2,975 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 After todays performance i would like to see him starting in next 3-4 games .If we are goin to sell him - thanks for today Cousin and good luck in your new club . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted E Bayer 490 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I thought him starting today was confirmation he was staying, don't see why he'd start a player who'd be leaving on Monday. Did well, inclusion was certainly justified but again he goes and spoils it by getting sent off. I took it that Walter rates him higher or doesn't rate the other strikers capable of doing a job against better opposition. I also took it as a possible shop window plan for Walter to get him shifted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid111 51 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I really like Cousin as a player. I think he has everything a modern-day striker needs: technical skill, physical power, pace. I'd be very pleased if Rangers take serious steps to ensure he remains a happy, committed Ranger. Very pleased. As if it needs said -- that first goal was incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhangraman1986 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Tigers move for Cousin Tigers wait on Gers decision on striker Hull are hoping to sign Rangers striker Daniel Cousin in a deadline day move, skysports.com understands. The Tigers have made their move for Cousin following his impressive showing in Sunday's Old Firm derby win over Celtic. The powerful forward scored a superb solo goal before later being sent off for a second bookable offence. Hull boss Phil Brown is keen to bolster his attack before the transfer window slams shut and he is hoping to push through a deal for Cousin. Cousin has been expected to leave Rangers all summer after falling out of favour before his surprise inclusion in the side against Celtic. Rangers are now weighing up whether or not to sell Cousin following his return to form at the weekend. Cousin's agent, Willie McKay, confirmed Hull are interested and that it all depends on Rangers. "Hull have expressed an interest in Cousin and we are now waiting to hear from Rangers to see what they want to do with him," McKay told skysports.com. Sourced from skysports.com After his performance on sunday plus the sending off but taking into account all his performances (good/bad) from last season, does he deserve another season with us?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
demise 3,574 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Depends on next 4-5 games(if he stays).Put him in starting 11 in every of these games and we`ll find out if he deserve another season as Rangers player or not . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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