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Ive read about Boateng being linked today and him being 31 but i thought he was about 35. Anyway he is similar to Faye as a player and Faye was a disaster. I think Harewood would still be a decent signing.

Was just reading this on the BBC, Burley says we are going to go for it! But at the end of the season nobody gives a monkey about a friendly. I was actually planning on watching this game on tv which is on live in S'pore but i wont see buggar all now.

If i was a player there, id be clean in there nailing them

Whereas from a footballing view it may make it fairer, but Im against it from an expats point of view. If countries round the world started saying 55% of workers in my industry have to be locals and 45% expats then certain things would go to shit. If the player / worker is good enough then they are free to stay in any place in there world they like! What happens after that - not allowing Govan citenzens to work in Maryhill???

http://msnsport.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12040_3627940,00.html Pete, who is this guy and will he do well??

The best I saw BF was when Advocaat came, he was only 20 then and in the midfield with Albertz, Gio, Tugay etc he was superb. But at that time he wasnt the central attention and this made his game better IMO. In 2002/03 under Eck he played along side De Boer and got 17 goals although about 9 were pens. Still, he was a better player and again he wasnt centre of everything. IMO he has went downhill since returning and being handed the captaincy straight away. As for winning the title and playing the way we do, those 2 dont have to be exclusive from each other. I just wish we would be more positive and actually have more faith in the players we have to attack more. I have no doubts that most SPL sides would not be able to handle us if we pounded them. But we would probably see the pattern of sides going back to play 10 behind the ball against us. In the last 2 seasons teams havent been afraid to play us and knock the ball about - we need to install fear into the opposition again.

Good review Frankie, when somone puts time into a post like that I think it deserves recognition. I agree with Once a Ranger...Im concerned of our lack of attacking play and have been for a while. Having Ferguson support 1 striker is a no-go IMO. They really must be doing something different in training compared to games. I dont like the fact how certain players dont get chances aswell. But as I put in another thread, this was a 3 step process. Step 1 - Steady the ship - done Step 2 - Get us back challanging - done Step 3 - Winning the title again - next!! You can have a step 4 of playing better football aswell but winning the title comes first for me.

We're letting the former Marseille captain leave but trying to sign a poor Championship team striker for a few million!! I hope this doesnt happen more than the Kenny Miller move.

Totally agree. Cousin, Hemdani, Buffel and Gow all leaving - When you think about it that is 4 players with more talent than most of the squad!! If Burke and Charlie Adam get to stay ahead of them then there is something wrong. Ok in Cousins situation he has a terrible attitude and let us down so can leave but the others have not shown that behaviour. Hemdani will be a loss IMO. And Gow and Sebo we will never know!

They will become FC Twat under him.

Jeez thats a shame, only 21

Odds: Italy being the world champions at 7/1 isnt bad odds, plus the Dutch at 12's are ok. A lot of punters will take Czech at 16/1 but they never really show up in the tournaments - saying that I wouldnt back against them. Each way maybe a good bet. Spain are short, if they were 8/1 id bet on them but not at 5/1. Turkey each way could be a good outside bet. EDIT - Just looking at that again and Russia are maybe worth a fiver with Hiddink in charge - and they did turn it on against England.

Turkey are 6/1 to just win there group so they must be at least 25/1 to win the tournament.

He plays for Villa though :moon: Although when he was at West Ham he played well IMO albeit in the Championship

Yeah thats been truly baffling!! We shouldnt even look at signing him until he has played a few games.

Why not to Marlon Harewood? I think he is a good player. Strong, fast and a good finish plus a good attitude. He was be a huge hit in the SPL

Not a bad thing, he will be a good squad player who can fill in a number of positions.

Didnt realise they left Raul out, thats pretty big! But they have Torres who is on fire. Quite like Romania aswell but they have got France, Italy and Holland so its a bit of an ask for them! But maybe it will swing in there favour as those 3 may cancel each other out.

I agree we havent had a regular creative player since De Boer, Buffel could have been that player but that topic is finished. However if we get Lovenkrands back then a creative player wont be needed as much. We could have Beasley (left) Lovenkrands (centre) and Novo (right) all playing in a 4-2-3-1 behind a striker and their pace reduces the need for a De Boer type player. This doesnt look too bad! ______________________McGregor_____________________ Whittaker________New CB_______Cuellar___________Papac _______________Ferguson______Thomson______________ _____Novo____________Lovenkrands________Beasley_____ ______________________Darcheville____________________

I agree, so its WS fault for punting him on the right. There is no way Ferguson and Thomson will play every game for us next season and Hemdani may leave so we will need central midfielders (again). He isnt the ideal player to play behind the striker in a 4-5-1 but he is a decent option - and a darn site better than Ferguson in that role. He would be ideal playing central in a 4-1-4-1 formation.

I hate when people say they dont want him because he started well then went downhill. If we do get him does that mean he wont go uphill again and start playing well again?? Its like Hemdani now - He was POTY in 06/07 but now everyone wants him punted. But when its the other way around like Papac who started off poorly and now is playing well they want him to stay. He has shown he is a good player then he got moved out on the right where he was average. Playing players out of position has ruined a few Rangers careers before. Form comes and goes with every player. So Id take him unless Walter has better options lined up. I dont think we can have enough central midfielder with a bit of attack mindedness about them. But he has to play central midfield if he joins.

Interesting stuff Cammy. Miller and Lovenkrands will bring much needed pace to the team and with Beasley on 1 wing that 3 doesnt look too bad. Id be delighted if we get Lovenkrands back - he should have never left. What age is he now anyway? - Cant be any older than 28?? As I said before about Miller he will have to prove a lot of fans wrong but take away his reputation I dont think its the worst signing in the world. Cant see Robinson coming to Scotland at all but Id take him if McGregor leaves. The other deal with him Ive heard with Robinson is he and Robert Green from West Ham could do straight swaps but I hope not. I said we should have went for Green years ago when he was at Norwich. McGregor would be a huge loss though and if he has a quiet summer on the social side then his off field stuff will die down. Id rather we just get Cousin sold off for 3 million. He is a good player but has no interest at all. I can see the same thing happening to him down south, he will start off good but then realise Fulham are a small team and want away. Davis would be a good addition for us but 2.5 million tops. Shittu - Only know his name and he has been around for a while unless there was another Shittu. Cant judge his ability. Stevenson - TBH ive never heard of him. Bring back Seeebbbooooooooo as there is no transfer fee involved!!

Looks like he is staying on at Motherwell. But I can imagine he is just waiting for a better offer than Hearts as nobody can go there and be manager.

If Portugal come up against a solid team like Germany they wont get to showboat.

For first team matters its probably for the best but he would be a great back up player. Maybe we should just offer him a coaching role aswell. If not we should bring Gough in that role. As for Webster either get fit or leave. We cant have him sitting in the treatment room every week when we dont even own him.