alexscottislegend

As I write, have just heard that (1) Davis has signed; and (2) that Bresciano deal is close as well! Blimey, we're being spoiled!

Yes it was. This one is already a full international though. Doesn't mean that he'll be as hapless as Svensson though - was PLG that chose him.

Take it you're not a fan of Radio Clyde then.

It's been a while since we signed anyone fron the Netherlands, surprising for a club who can boast Numan and the de Boers among their ex players. I too think there is value for money there but WS seems to have a blind spot for the country. Could this be because of the disparity in wages between Scotland and the Netherlands?

They would be good buys but both are left backs and as you say, it's right back where we need to look first. Sadly can't think of anyone, except Stevenson the Hamilton right back looks promising - too inexperienced at the moment.

Point taken - it's been a gradual decline, but no one can deny the start of this season has seen the biggest single crisis we've had, at least since the dark days of PLG. All I'm saying is we think carefully.

Must admit a potential midfield of Mendes,Fergie and Thomson has me salivating, whether as part of a 4-5-1 or a 4-3-3. Certainly don't think we need 4-5-1 for most SPL games though. Only problem is if we play 4-4-2 we have to leave out one of them. Not a problem till Barry comes back though. Wouldn't it be great to see him fight for his place?

I'm not frightened of change per se but I am suspicious of knee-jerk reactions. We know SDM wants out but we must be sure that whoever takes over is not coming in on a host of false promises. It's all right for MF to talk about performing seals and nodding dogs, but I feel that way too about the government. We are not stakeholders in Rangers FC. It's not like BARCELONA where they have members with full voting rights as against mere supporters.

Just a short response here. What IF there were another Abramovich you say. There will NEVER be such a type as long as we play in the SPL. Sorry that's a fact.

Would be interesting to hear the answer, but surely in most transfers nowadays the cash is paid in instalments? That's just normal practice isn't it?

Agree with Gribz's squad, but the real conundrum we have is with the strikers i.e. in a 4-4-2 what's our best two? Velicka and Boyd - played twice, seem too similar to be effective. Miller and Boyd - Boyd for his goals; Miller could be the partner he needs as he offers pace, intelligent running (he's not the headless chicken some make out) and support for Boyd - not tried yet. Miller and Velicka might work. V brings goals and not much else. Novo and Velicka - worth a try IMO. Novo is only a stop gap at wide right. That just leaves Lafferty. He and KM is a non-starter. They both scored about a dozen goals in a 100 games! Lafferty - WS sees him as a central striker. Worth a try with Boyd? I think best solution may be a front three - Miller,Boyd and Lafferty/Aaron/Beasley.

If you look at the youtube clips you'll see that he uses his right quite a lot. Likes to start on the left and cut in, bit like Beasley. But I think he's comfortable anywhere in a forward position.

No but by the same token would you go easy on SDM if we had successfully competed with C****c? I think we all are aiming much higher than that.

Two weeks ago we had only Thomson! How can you have too many good players? I actually can't wait for Barry to come back - imagine a midfield 3 of Mendes, Fergie and Thomson with Davis and Edu as back-ups! No more McCullochs or underperforming Adams. Like most of you I don't like Davis wide right, but I will think he will cover for BF's absence or come in if Mendes is not available.

Great stuff - do we really need Bresciano now, especially as I hear Davis is finally coming for 3 mill.?

Take a look at the Hertz website if you want 'fawning falseness' (love that phrase)!

Think you're right there, but if you check out the website of "Vanguard" there's a leading article which is nothing less than a diatribe v. SDM blaming him for everything. Now fair criticism when it's due but you cannot blame Murray for Sky pumping loadsamoney into the EPL and Championship;we've been left uncompetitive because we haven't been on a level playing field for some year, nothing to do with Murray's incompetence or otherwise. Big investors just don't see us as a money-making machine. And anyway do you really fancy a Thai criminal a la Man city, Di Stefano (remember Dundee?) - I could go on.. Reason I mention this is because Vanguard are said to be behind Reclaim Rangers.

Yeh, you're right re Shittu. We do need a CB now, though, even if Webster stays. Feels funny saying that after we've all been screaming for Mf players!

Wouldn't be too unhappy to miss out on Davis especially after what Hodgson said about us not coughing up the 4 mill. Cheeky sod! We don't get the tv money that lets his diddy club buy Johnson for 12 mill. as I'm sure he knows.

Craig - you forgot Fleck, who is a sort of midfielder. You summarised it succinctly but I think it will be easier to integrate Fleck and Furman when we are playing well, though personally I would blood them in the diddy cups. A week is a long time in football!

Intriguing. I certainly think I would rather trust SDM than some Thai/Russian/Romanov-type who I don't know. I actually believe him when he says he won't sell unless it's in the club's best interests. BUT - I cannot belive when he says that the Manchester events got in the way of a potential buyer. More to do with the fact that we are not likely to get into the EPL. That's why I think we need to move heaven and earth to form a new Euro League as a rival to England, Spain and Italy.

Nope - because if we really wanted him, we could have got him for nothing next year at end of his contract.

If he's on loan, do we not have the right to recall him at any time? They could do us a favour by getting him match fit. Only thing is with missing out on Loovens we need another CB. Hope we don't resurrect our interest in Shittu after the way he messed us about.

Wonder if he has an esclapez clause in his contract?