There was talk a while back of us going for Hendry. Probably around the time we decided to go for Souttar on a free instead.
No harm to Souttar he's had a terrible time of it since he joined us with the death of his brother plus injuries but I struggle to see where we thought this would be a good deal. As soon as it was announced everyone in my group chat said the exact same thing. What could possibly go wrong.
Scottish football in general as he was becoming a new poster boy for the tartan armyamongst us or hibs fans?
Can sign a pre contract in January though and either force hibs to sell him to us in jan or lose him for F**k all in summerScott Allen - I mean, Ryan Porteous - will not be sold to Rangers.![]()
Which is why we wait until towards the end of January before offering a ridiculous 50k fee to take him earlyScott Allen - I mean, Ryan Porteous - will not be sold to Rangers.![]()
We won league titles with a core of Scottish players in the past.Porteous isn't even good enough to be a standout at Hibs, why the f8ck would we want him? Seriously? We want to be challenging for leagues and European honours with Porteous as a centre half?! The ONLY thing he has going for him is that he's not injured or unfit like our current CHs, but that's hardly a reason to sign him is it?
To be honest, we need a centre half in the door as early as we can in January.Which is why we wait until towards the end of January before offering a ridiculous 50k fee to take him early
Porteous, while a fucking idiot, is a player who has serious potential. Can’t see it going down too well with the support but when has that stopped us in the past?
He’s Hibs best player mate.Porteous isn't even good enough to be a standout at Hibs, why the f8ck would we want him? Seriously? We want to be challenging for leagues and European honours with Porteous as a centre half?! The ONLY thing he has going for him is that he's not injured or unfit like our current CHs, but that's hardly a reason to sign him is it?
Fans are fickle though mate. He comes and plays well for a few games and people will forget all bout his prior behaviour. He will know that.2 bad injuries
Hates our club
Hated by our supporters
Mocked us on tv after our manager left us mid season
At least 2 shocking tackles on our players, probably many more. Posed with a painting standing over one of our players.
Yeah why not
Think Josh Onomah could be the guy for that. Looks decentThat Algerian attacking midfielder looks like he could be alright but please buy a good central midfielder.
Had Lennon still been in charge, could’ve seen him go there, but don’t think he’s a Fat Ange type of player.2 bad injuries
Hates our club
Hated by our supporters
Mocked us on tv after our manager left us mid season
At least 2 shocking tackles on our players, probably many more. Posed with a painting standing over one of our players.
Yeah why not
In terms of Scottish defenders we could've picked up, I think Jason Kerr would've been a decent 4th choice option before he moved to England.People suggesting Henry over Porteous are being daft in all honesty. Henry is better but we probably couldnt afford him and I doubt he would want to come to us
In a game in which Scotland were under the cosh for most of the game. He made a lot of blocks but also booted the ball into no man’s land or straight back to Ukraine quite often. So he may be useful in games where we expect to be under a lot of pressure which in Scotland at least doesn’t happen often. So the expectation would be for him to be effective with the ball at his feet, and we have seen many players who are right footed but shoe horned in as a left cb struggle and ultimately have the support on their backs.He played left side of the 3 in the 0-0 with Ukraine if memory serves me and was MOTM.
Is Caskie an analyst or something? Seems to know a fair bit about players from obscure leagues.Everyone's favourite VL, Caskie, was raving about this lad 18 months ago.
Thats all true mate. He would be good in both boxes at set pieces but I totally get what you mean. I suppose Weir managed to be that type of player but he was obviously far more polished and experienced. Overall though, on effectively a free, I'd take the risk.In a game in which Scotland were under the cosh for most of the game. He made a lot of blocks but also booted the ball into no man’s land or straight back to Ukraine quite often. So he may be useful in games where we expect to be under a lot of pressure which in Scotland at least doesn’t happen often. So the expectation would be for him to be effective with the ball at his feet, and we have seen many players who are right footed but shoe horned in as a left cb struggle and ultimately have the support on their backs.
I agree but none of them were as s**** as PorteusWe won league titles with a core of Scottish players in the past.
Weir, Whittaker, McCulloch, Thomson, Naismith, Ferguson.
The snobbery of Scottish players has already seen us miss out on some great potential that have already moved to Seria A/EPL.
He doesn't have the talent to back up his Hardman antics.Porteous is the sort of player you love in your team and hate in others.
We need a bastard sign him up.
Can sign a pre contract in January though and either force hibs to sell him to us in jan or lose him for F**k all in summer
Doubt we could afford what he will want wages wise. Free agent in the summerThink Josh Onomah could be the guy for that. Looks decent
We won league titles with a core of Scottish players in the past.
Weir, Whittaker, McCulloch, Thomson, Naismith, Ferguson.
The snobbery of Scottish players has already seen us miss out on some great potential that have already moved to Seria A/EPL.
Balogun is 34 and injury prone.I agree but none of them were as s**** as Porteus
He should be nowhere near a Rangers team. Imagine letting Balogun & Katic go then brining on Porteus
Scores against Septic in Jan then he is a hero.2 bad injuries
Hates our club
Hated by our supporters
Mocked us on tv after our manager left us mid season
At least 2 shocking tackles on our players, probably many more. Posed with a painting standing over one of our players.
Yeah why not
Which is what is going to cause us to miss out on talent. Times have changed. Liverpool signing players directly from Aberdeen is a direct result of players from Celtic/other Scottish teams going to your Southampton’s of the world and doing well, they’re simply skipping the middle man as a £3/£4m investment is nothing to them.It's not snobbery it's the cost of players and that's why the club doesn't touch them. We only signed 3 of those players you mention directly from the league and it cost us £6m combined for all 3 yet the others you're hinting at were £3m for Doig and £3.5m for Ferguson. We've not paid a transfer fee as big as £2m for any Scottish league player since Naismith.
The club simply doesn't spend big money on players from the league it's the same with the tims outwith Brown and Turnbull. Otherwise they're just like us pick players up on frees , 6 figure deals and the odd £1m-£2m flung in.
I believe so yes.Is Caskie a virgin or something? Seems to know a fair bit about players from obscure leagues.
Porteous flying into Jota? Yes please.Scores against Septic in Jan then he is a hero.
I can understand why we are potentially considering it, and when all fit I wouldn’t actually expect him to be a first pick anyway. My concern would be him as a person and how he would impact team morale etc. because we are told that the recruitment team look at more than ability. He has actively tried to injure players in games against us. Has purposely gone about winding up Morelos any way he can, you can probably imagine some of the comments he has made in games in an effort to get at him. Can honestly imagine some of the players thinking ‘why have we signed this c*nt?’Thats all true mate. He would be good in both boxes at set pieces but I totally get what you mean. I suppose Weir managed to be that type of player but he was obviously far more polished and experienced. Overall though, on effectively a free, I'd take the risk.
Porteous is better than Broadfoot and he did pretty well.I agree but none of them were as s**** as Porteus
He should be nowhere near a Rangers team. Imagine letting Balogun & Katic go then brining on Porteus
I know mate. But, he will be our c*nt and that might galvanise the dressing room and give them a bit of needed steel when he acts like a dick to players at celtic etc.I can understand why we are potentially considering it, and when all fit I wouldn’t actually expect him to be a first pick anyway. My concern would be him as a person and how he would impact team morale etc. because we are told that the recruitment team look at more than ability. He has actively tried to injure players in games against us. Has purposely gone about winding up Morelos any way he can, you can probably imagine some of the comments he has made in games in an effort to get at him. Can honestly imagine some of the players thinking ‘why have we signed this c*nt?’
With regards to winding up Morelos, yes it's pretty underhand tactics but if the shoe was on the other foot and they had a hothead in the Morelos mould I would absolutely be wanting our players to wind him up.I can understand why we are potentially considering it, and when all fit I wouldn’t actually expect him to be a first pick anyway. My concern would be him as a person and how he would impact team morale etc. because we are told that the recruitment team look at more than ability. He has actively tried to injure players in games against us. Has purposely gone about winding up Morelos any way he can, you can probably imagine some of the comments he has made in games in an effort to get at him. Can honestly imagine some of the players thinking ‘why have we signed this c*nt?’
There is absolutely zero wbeiden e to suggest that we will be signing Ryan potreousPorteous is scum who should be nowhere near Rangers.
Massive own goal from Beale if there's any truth in this.