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As much as I like Kenny Miller i hope he doesn't play this weekend. We have far better options than him now.

Aye very good, let just allow a terrific young prospect walk out the door. Sign him up quickly and send him out on loan to gain the experience.

Glasgow to Dingwall is just over a four-hundred-mile round trip and it has a population that is under six thousand. While there you can take in the Dingwall museum, Pefferside park and the Hector McDonald Monument to name but a few of its attractions. The main attraction for all those bears traveling north this Sunday with be Victoria Park, now known as the Global Energy Check Stadium. This is the home of Ross County who entered the highland league in 1929 and were then admitted to the third division of Scottish football in 1994. Nicknamed “The Staggies” which is taken from their badge which bears a stag’s head. This signifies the Seaforth Highlanders regimental badge which many of the inhabitants had fought in the great war with. Over the years we have enjoyed battles of a different kind with Ross County on the football pitch. We met only a few weeks ago at Ibrox where we ran out 2-1 winners with goals from Morelos and Wilson cancelling an early tenth minute strike from the Staggies. I had missed this match due to being “festive” for a few days however i remember being very relieved when watching the Saturday results come in. I had been informed that the first half display did nothing to assist in warming those at Ibrox up in what was a bitterly cold December day. It was one of those days where we were simply glad to take three points and move on. It will be a reasonably early start this Sunday for all bears traveling north with a 2pm kick off time. The capacity of 6,541 will be mostly filled with the away support as we continue to follow in tremendous numbers wherever we go. Owen Coyle who is the new County manager would love nothing more than a victory over Rangers. Being a well know supporter of one of Glasgow’s other teams will add extra motivation for him. However, with their current league position anchored at the bottom and three points adrift of Partick Thistle in the play-off position, I fancy that a draw would suit him fine. In light of this I suspect we will have a tough ninety mints where we will have to be solid both physically and mentally. Of course, playing for Rangers requires these attributes in every match and with our new arrivals in the window they will be made aware of these high expectations. The acquisition of Russell Martin, Jamie Murphy, Jason Cummings, Greg Docherty and Sean Goss all look to be very good business from Graeme Murty and Mark Allen. With the exception of Docherty, who has only just signed yesterday, we had a glimpse of Cummings and much more of a look at Goss, Martin and Murphy on Wednesday night where we outplayed Aberdeen again. It was a great way to start back after the winter shutdown which is just horrible. There is nothing worse with being stuck in the middle of January with no football for three weeks. However, the clubs and players seem to enjoy it and we can’t argue as the side looked rejuvenated, rested and hungry to get back into action. The first half seemed anyone’s for first ten minutes but then we took hold of the game and deservedly took the lead through Morelos. Alfredo does miss his fair amount of chances but he never lets it get to him. He doesn’t hide and as all great strikers do he goes looking for the next chance. All and every striker misses easy chances, Morelos has the mental strength to put this aside and move on to the next one with no baggage. He is one heck of a prospect and the recent £10 million price tag put on him by media sources, and being mentioned by others seems very good value. In all honesty his value and potential are showing abilities that would command a higher fee than £10m should anyone come calling in the summer? It was a great performance all round on Wednesday and not one player performed badly. After we scored number two in the second half through a Tavernier penalty Aberdeen did come back into the match but found incredible defending from Bates and Tavernier in particular. Wes was in outstanding form too and he is looking like a top-class goalkeeper again. So, we take our momentum and good form and onto this Sunday. Will see any changes from the team the performed so well on Wednesday? Perhaps but I suspect not as the 4-2-3-1 formation is serving us well and we will hope Murphy and Candeias can unlock them down the flanks. Goss looked comfortable beside Holt which allowed Windass to get forward to support Morelos. The back four remain the same with Tav, Martin, Bates and John with Wes in goal. This leaves us options on the bench which is pleasing as we can see some creativity not only on the pitch but waiting in the wings if needed. There is an upbeat mood around the club at the moment. Good business done so far and the side look comfortable on the park. Either the jerseys seem to have shrunk to fit or more probably our side have grown and realised that they have the belief confidence and ability to be a Ranger. I predict a tough match on Sunday and it will be physical. Rangers to win by two goals to one for me with that man Morelos on the scoresheet again. C’mon eh Bears!

Criticism is important, but I get frustrated at the certainly at which some will declare, 'get him out; he's not Rangers standard' etc. after watching them for a few games.

Am I the only person that thinks he looks like a ginger James Tavernier?

When Paul Le Guen’s managerial reign came to an end, Rangers were left with an unhappy camp in turmoil and struggling to cope with the demands of playing for our football club. Over paid players and underperforming stars offered little or no value to the club and it took a mini revival from Walter to turn things around. https://fourladshadadream.wordpress.com/2018/01/26/allens-vision-with-a-touch-of-walter/

No, he returned at the start of the month. Played for the development team the other week and scored and/or assisted a goal I seem to recall

If we have a successful second half of the season, I'd like to think that almost all fans would be delighted! If that means Murty gets the job, surely it's well deserved then.

We are clearly very fickle - though, as you say, criticism is important too. The exact same comments being attributed at Tavernier could be mirrored for Windass. The same cries of him being useless are now being changed to looking to extend his contract as well. It is no coincidence, to me at least, that Tavernier and Windass have seen their form improve considerably under Murty.

That gif reminds of the time I drove past myself in the same car one day when going into town, but I'm not sure this is the time or the place.

*Rangers make appropriate bid for Jones* Boyd: *Celtic make derisory bid for Hendry* Boyd:

HI Liam!

Really good post Frankie. I fully expect us to sign the three of them, as I believe we have the right (but not the obligation) to buy them. Goss is however different and I think we've already seen why. Even if they are willi g to sell him, can we afford him? He's good enough to play for any of the top championship sides and they can all afford much more than we can. That's one I'd love us to secure though because he could be a real class player for us. As for moving players on, I think Mark Allen and the team are going to have some work to do. Wilson, Miller, Dalcio and Nico will all leave in the summer anyway (I hope), and I think I'd keep Halliday. However, Wallace (sorry to include him here), Dodoo, Herrera, Hodson and MOH need to be moved on. Possibly Cardoso too, because if we bring in another centreback in the summer (which I fully expect), I can't see him getting much game time either. The good thing for us now is that we have a good first eleven at last. From now on I expect we will have fewer incoming players because we are surely only going to replace those key players that are bought by other clubs (possibly Fod, Tav and Morelos), or bring in those one or two players of class to help us step up a level. For me, the days of 6,7,8 new players should not be so necessary. We have a very young squad now so that should help with the longevity of the squad too. For the first time in a long long time, the future is bright.

It's still frustrating that C1872 decided not to put the last lot of cash for share purchases into the club and it went to third parties instead...without giving members the choice, despite their claims that members are consulted over everything.

Check out Flamengo FC from Brazil. their logo is quite similar to Rangers. I had a shirt from them.

I like the leeds old one and spurs.

The Scottish? press do not talk any Rangers players up they have green tinted specs superglued to their eyes!!!!!!!!!

As of January 26th ... ins, outs, birthdays, and sorted by lengths of contracts: IN: Sean Goss (from Queens Park Rangers FC – till June on loan) Joe Dodoo (Charlton Athletic FC - loan return) Michael O'Halloran (St Johnstone FC - loan return) Andy Halliday (FK Qabala - early loan return) Jamie Murphy (from Brighton & Hove Albion FC till June on loan – option to buy for £1.2m & contract till 2021) Jason Cummings (from Nottingham Forest FC till June on loan – option to buy for £600.000) Russell Martin (from Norwich City FC till June on loan) Greg Docherty (Hamilton Academical FC – contract till 2022, fee £650.000) OUT: Aaron Nemane (Man City - loan return) Myles Beerman (Queen of the South FC till June 2018 on loan) Jordan Thompson (Livingston FC till June 2018 on loan) Ross Lyon (Stranraer FC till June 2018 on loan) Carlos Peña (CD Cruz Azul till Januar 2019 on loan) Ryan Hardie (Livingston FC till June 2018 on loan) SQUAD Goal: Liam Kelly (born 23.01.1996) – contract till 2019 Wesley Foderingham (born 14.01.1991) – contract till 2020 Jak Alnwick (born 17.06.1993) – contract till 2020 Defence: Russell Martin (born 04.01.1985) – loan contract till 2018 Danny Wilson (born 27.12.1991) – contract till 2018 David Bates (born 05.10.1996) – contract till 2018 Aiden Wilson (born 02.01.1999) – contract till 2019 James Tavernier (born 31.10.1991) – contract till 2019 Bruno Alves (born 27.11.1981) – contract till 2019 Lee Wallace (born 21.08.1987) – contract till 2019 Lee Hodson (born 02.10.1991) – contract till 2019 Fábio Cardoso (born 19.04.1994) – contract till 2020 Declan John (born 30.06.1995) – contract till 2021 Ross McCrorie (born 18.03.1998) – contract till 2022 Midfield: Dálcio (born 22.05.1996) – loan contract till 2018 Sean Goss (born 01.10.1995) – loan contract till 2018 Jamie Murphy (born 28.08.1989) loan contract till 2018 Niko Kranjčar (born 13.08.1984) – contract till 2018 Daniel Candeias (born 23.02.1988) – contract till 2019 Josh Windass (born 09.01.1994) – contract till 2020 Jordan Rossiter (born 24.03.1997) – contract till 2020 Jason Holt (born 19.02.1993) – contract till 2020 Ryan Jack (born 27.02.1992) – contract till 2020 Graham Dorrans (born 05.05.1987) – contract till 2020 Jamie Barjonas (born 24.01.1999) – contract till 2020 Andrew Halliday (born 11.10.1991) – contract till 2020 Greg Docherty (born 10.09.1996) – contract till 2022 Strikers: Jason Cummings (born 01.08.1995) – loan contract till 2018 Kenny Miller (born 23.12.1979) – contract till 2018 Liam Burt (born 01.02.1999) – contract till 2018 Alfredo Morelos (born 21.06.1996) – contract till 2020 Eduardo Herrera (born 25.07.1988) – contract till 2020 Joe Dodoo (born 29.06.1995) – contract till 2020 Michael O’Halloran (born 06.01.1991) – contract till 2020 Coaching Stuff: Graeme Murty (born 13.11.1974) – contract till 2018 Jimmy Nicholl (born 28.12.1956) – contract till 2018 Jonatan Johansson (born 16.08.1975) – contract till 2020 Loaned: Myles Beerman (born 13.03.1999) – contract till 2018 (On loan with Queen of the South FC till June 2018) Ryan Hardie (born 17.03.1997) – contract till 2018 (On loan with Livingston FC till June 2018) Jordan Thompson (born 03.01.1997) – contract till 2018 (On loan with Livingston FC till June 2018) Ross Lyon (born 26.03.1998) – contract till 2018 (On loan with Stranraer FC till June 2018) Harry Forrester (born 02.01.1991) – contract till 2019 (On loan with AFC Wimbledon till June 2018) Robbie McCrorie (born 18.03.1998) – contract till 2022 (On loan with Berwick Rangers FC till June 2018) Carlos Alberto Peña Rodríguez (born 29.03.1990) – contract till 2020 (On loan with CD Cruz Azul till Januar 2019)

I think that now and again Murty will like to utilise the diamond that worked quite well a few times last year so that should give him a chance to play two up top.

Rasellik = shrewd businessmen Rangers = mountebanks

Nice one - that's you down for the next available game which is the Hamilton match on the 17th - so plenty time to get practice...

Tavernier and Docherty passing each other in the corridors...

Pick one for me Frankie, doesn't have to be the sexiest game on the list. I'll set a reminder and hammer it out.

The PR Department is in good nick. Far better than the Rangers Observer, enjoy reading them.

I think Kenny would serve the team best by coming on the last 15-20 minutes against tired and weary defenders.

Looking at the table and results, it's a bit sickening that we're 11 points behind Celtic currently and have lost what should have been winning games against Killie, St J (at home!), Dundee and Hamilton (again at home!) in Nov\Dec. If we'd done the business against those teams (currently 7th-10th in the league) we'd be top of the table right now. We're behaving a little bit like the smaller clubs (no disrespect intended) in that we turn up for the big games (Aberdeen, Celtic etc) but throw away our opportunities against he smaller clubs. That needs to be resolved pronto!

Wasn't even close to the tackle on Durrant IMHO. Though I DID think it was deliberate, I don't think there was nearly as much malicious intent as Simpson's. That picture of Simpson's face all contorted as he stamped down though Durrant's knee is horrific.

Very disappointing news about Ryan Jack. I thought he had been easily one of our best summer signings. Hopefully he'll make good progress with his recovery and be back sooner than expected.

ROSS McCrorie will face weeks not months out with a foot injury after receiving good news from medics this week. https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/good-news-mccrorie/

This lad has captained Scotland at youth levels and is very highly rated. It would be financial madness to let his contract expire.

I thought we would get a fee in the region of £200k-£250k

Okay thanks I was just going to ask but happy that Coop is doing it as I am busy with a million things at the moment.

If he's wanting that kind of money he wouldn't touch the floor on the way out for me. I like Wilson, and I'd like to keep him, but not if he's wanting more money -- small increase aside. His career is finished if he leaves us.

What he gives, assists and goals, we couldn't afford to replace him.

Box-to-box; like McArthur.

Some more from the Photoshop gang.

Until we have the swifts in the leagues

Sheep scum not too happy about it http://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38212054

Somebody on Twitter was less aggressive than you and only asked for 16.90 million

Some suggestion that Dave King has been meeting the beeb today. Some light at the end of the tunnel?

First game I've been to in a while....and did it in some style - Corporate Hospitality in the Argyll suite!!! Thought the new guys did very well - Martin was solid in defence, with both Murphy & Goss putting in good shifts as well. Windass played very well also, but I think Murty should instruct Windas, Murphy & Candeias to be more direct in their running. There were multiple times when they received the ball in space, started running then basically stopped & passed squarely. The problem these days is that most players can't tackle, so when faced with a pacey player running straight at them, they either don't know what to do or they make a silly challenge resulting in a free kick/penalty. Windass, Murphy & Candeias should be driving towards the box at EVERY opportunity and putting the opposing defenders under pressure which they will struggle to cope with. Morelos is a handful for defenders - very physical & won't shy away from a challenge. All willing to run down every ball. Had a couple of clear chances which he didn't convert....but at least he's getting them in the 1st place. He certainly wasn't happy when subbed - made his way straight down the tunnel until grabbed into the dugout. Cummings looked keen, but a wee bit ineffective (more to do with general play at the time I think). Appears to be much less physical than Morelos, but seems faster and will prove to be tricky for defenders to keep track of. I think our biggest problem was after the 2nd goal. We lost a lot of control & allowed Aberdeen back into the match & allowed them more chances (fortunately saved VERY well by Wes). This may have been more of a result of the delay for the Aberdeen keeper than anything else. The concern obviously being that better teams would have capitalised more. All in an good performance....