Players careers don’t start at Rangers. Not that I fully agree with the other poster.Got to love an opinion like that based on zero appearances
What specifically is that extra you want Lundstram to add, and, second, why would you want the players you mentioned dislodged?In my opinion, based on prior viewing of Lundstram, he offers nothing extra to the team that the players already here dont possess. And add his alleged salary and thats another bone of contention.
Sakala doesnt strike me as someone that can have a direct impact domestically - however Europa maybe a different case where his pace can be utilised.
Bacuna for me wont dislodge Kent/Roofe/Hagi/Aribo - again just my opinion.
We havent improved the first 11 for me.
Sell him before it gets to this?
No but when they join us I like to give them a few games before saying they are or are not good enoughPlayers careers don’t start at Rangers. Not that I fully agree with the other poster.
How can you even begin to try and judge Sakala and Bacuna?In my opinion, based on prior viewing of Lundstram, he offers nothing extra to the team that the players already here dont possess. And add his alleged salary and thats another bone of contention.
Sakala doesnt strike me as someone that can have a direct impact domestically - however Europa maybe a different case where his pace can be utilised.
Bacuna for me wont dislodge Kent/Roofe/Hagi/Aribo - again just my opinion.
We havent improved the first 11 for me.
Someone made a great point a few weeks ago, remember Coulibaly played well in his first 8/10 games and people were clamouring for us to buy him outright. People need to stop writing players off based on a handful of appearances.No but when they join us I like to give them a few games before saying they are or are not good enough
To who?Sell him before it gets to this?
You think nobody would be interested in Connor goldson?To who?
Yip:You think nobody would be interested in Connor goldson?
Regardless of bids id make sure every team in the top two leagues in england knew that he was availableWho bid for him?
So you dont rate him?Yip:
I didn’t say that. I’m saying I don’t think anyone is interested in him, based on nobody bidding for him.So you dont rate him?
They've taken a punt. Their top 11 from last year wasn't very strong and bombed dramatically. This is their last throw of the dice. Kyogo looks decent but the rest are loans or cost £2/3m each. That's lower English championship/league 1 level. They're on their way to becoming Scotland’s Sunderland!They haven't strengthened though, have they?
Goalkeeper aside, they've downgraded their strongest 11 from last season.
I dont want them dislodged, but if we are signing attack minded midfieders - that has to be the aim no?What specifically is that extra you want Lundstram to add, and, second, why would you want the players you mentioned dislodged?
No idea about Alegria to be fair, Sakala is based on what I have viewed thus far (as is all I can do to judge him) and Bacuna is based on (again limited) viewings on EFL along with (dangerous territory) the viewpoints of those fans who have watched him over a prolonged period.How can you even begin to try and judge Sakala and Bacuna?
Its like claiming you know Alegria will be world class based on watching him in one half of football
It's a squad players playing in the same team; each bringing something to contribute to the success of the club. The same squad that won the other day; the same squad hindered by suspensions and injuries etc in the early part of this season.I dont want them dislodged, but if we are signing attack minded midfieders - that has to be the aim no?
As for JL - his salary could have went to replacing Scott Arfield for example - a midfielder that breaks the lines is what we miss in the team on a reguular basis.
The vast majority of our players will sign, play, then leave us for nothing or about what we paid for themAllowing him to leave for free considering he plays every single game and must be considered our most important player. or do you think we should let our best players leave for nothing?
Almost every player we sign will play for us then leave for nothing or just about what we paid for them.Allowing him to leave for free considering he plays every single game and must be considered our most important player. or do you think we should let our best players leave for nothing?
… way to sensible mate - good postThis transfer window was defined by the Malmö result, so I didn’t expect any major incomings. I did expect to lose a couple to balance the books though. That we kept our top players is a transfer window win given our stated desire to get into the player trading game. I’m genuinely surprised that we didn’t sell 1 or 2 of Kent, Morelos, Hagi, Goldson, Barisic, Helander, Tav, Aribo etc. Surprised and delighted given our financial position.
I‘m not overly fussed about missing out on McCann. Decent enough midfield prospect, yes, but I can’t see him getting into our first team. We do need someone to replace Davis eventually but I reckon that’ll be either Kelly or we will spend money on this position next summer if we are in the CL and actually have some money to spend.
Now we move on. Our squad is big enough and talented enough to win this league, even with the inevitable injuries that will happen, given the improving B team options. These boys need a pathway to the first team so it makes sense to me to invest in their development and not block their way by bulking out the first team squad unnecessarily.
Now that the window has closed we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief as we've kept the squad in tact and for me added to it with more pace, Lundstrum aside,but I don't think he was brought in for pace,more a ball winner. That's a pretty decent squad for me and once everyone is firing on all cylinders, we'll take some stopping.Looking at our team at the end of the transfer window, we have strength in depth all over the pitch.
GK: McGregor, McLaughlin, McCrorie
RB: Tavernier, Patterson
CB: Goldson, Helander, Balogun, Simpson
LB: Barisic, Bassey
DM: Davis, Lundstram, Kelly
CM: Kamara, Arfield, Jack, Bacuna
W/AM/10: Kent, Hagi, Aribo, Wright
FW/ST: Morelos, Roofe, Sakala, Defoe
Obviously that's not exhaustive as our players are flexible and can play in a number of positions and we're also yet to see where Ofoborh fits in and if Barker comes back in at any point.
Well instead of having opinions based on how they have performed over a very limited number of games or for other teams, why not give them the benefit of the doubt for 6 months or so?No idea about Alegria to be fair, Sakala is based on what I have viewed thus far (as is all I can do to judge him) and Bacuna is based on (again limited) viewings on EFL along with (dangerous territory) the viewpoints of those fans who have watched him over a prolonged period.
Its not a final judgement obviously as players adapt differently, suit diff leagues and styles better than others etc. however it is my gut feeling that they arent improvement on the players that already possess the jersey.
They have the benefit of doubt…Well instead of having opinions based on how they have performed over a very limited number of games or for other teams, why not give them the benefit of the doubt for 6 months or so?
It really doesn't sound like you can to me (they seem fundamentally contradictory) but I doubt it'll change your opinion.They have the benefit of doubt…
Can still express displeasure at the clubs dealings whilst supporting players
There will be a sorry I was wrong anout bacuna thread by February all the technical ability just never had proper coaching or a club he lovesGot to love an opinion like that based on zero appearances
In my opinion, based on prior viewing of Lundstram, he offers nothing extra to the team that the players already here dont possess. And add his alleged salary and thats another bone of contention.
Sakala doesnt strike me as someone that can have a direct impact domestically - however Europa maybe a different case where his pace can be utilised.
Bacuna for me wont dislodge Kent/Roofe/Hagi/Aribo - again just my opinion.
We havent improved the first 11 for me.
Exactly mate, not seen a single good performance from him in a Rangers jersey! Heads should rollBacuna has literally not played a single second of football for Rangers.
So let him sign a pre contract in January and not try a stroke for us no thanksThe vast majority of our players will sign, play, then leave us for nothing or about what we paid for them
Almost every player we sign will play for us then leave for nothing or just about what we paid for them.
Goldson has played 100+ games in EL 1&2, 29 games in the Championship and 3 in EPL before he signed for us. Who will pay big bucks for him when he's 29 in December? Let him help us win the league then he can go with our thanks.
Luckily my knowledge of football broadens beyond the gates of Ibrox then eh?Bacuna has literally not played a single second of football for Rangers.
Mate… that description could be Ryan Kent pre Rangers… well most of it.Cameron Carter-Vickers, Centre Back loaned from Spurs to the Tims late last night. Says he failed to impress at Spurs and not selected for any Premiership games. A few caps for USA.
Career full of loans hawked around about 7 English Championship clubs. Started his career at a club called Catholic United from Southend On Sea! Suitable acquisition for them then hopefully in the Shane Duffy mould.
Luckily my knowledge of football broadens beyond the gates of Ibrox then eh?
I didn't realise Huddersfield have been on Sky Sports every game for the last couple seasons for him to judge Bacuna.Aye I bet you have watched Bacuna in depth mate haha mental judging a guy thats no kicked a ball.
Hearing Veerman £5.5m plus add onsAnyone heard any rumours for January then? May aswell kick things off