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The club would obviously need to speak to McInnes first before appointing him in the way Sunderland did. But Im struggling to believe there isnt a more attractive or better option out there.

But so do you and I. I did hear keepers are a different breed, think it was John Budgie Burridge who said it - himself is a bit off his rocker. He used to be our Premier League TV pundit and he was funny but you wouldnt want him managing your team.

A good No.2 or coach. It would be foolish to turn down someone with his experience and contacts.

All very well Gav, thanks and hope you are also bud. Long time! I think FdB would be more suited to a club like us, the Palace fit just didnt look right from day 1. Its kind of ruined his stock. It was actually the Palace board who requested they changed their style and played a more continental way hence why Pardew was sacked. Not sure how it was possible FdB could turn a poor group into a passing side in such a short space of time, his only two decent players Cabeye and Zaha were injured. I think he would fit into the Rangers structure long term however I do think we need an injection of confidence right now like an Allardyce / Big Eck mentality type. I wouldnt say no to Arry Redknapp to fill the gig until the end of the season until we unearth our next proper manager - because we cant start chopping and changing. Im not so sure on Allardyce though, he seems to think he is a bit invincible all of a sudden and I dont think he will do that well with Everton (where he looks to be going). I see your line of thought though and in that case the person Id like is Warnock. He isnt everyones cup of tea but what an impact manager he is and has an incredible record in the Championship. He is also a Gers fan. I heard Ray Wilkins interview, he would be good in the set up - probably as a No.2.

Why is McLeish the sudden leader? He cant get a job in england after Egypt, Belguim, Villa and Forest....why would that equate to be all of a sudden the Rangers job. He left a long time ago. He is an impact manager. Yet he would probably bring in McCulloch and my Baw as assistants. They will kill most of the squad. Why is Michael Laudrup or Frank de Boer not being pursued. The later was never a match for a dog eat dog team like Palace and he was stupid to go there. Laudrup or De Boer for me.

Aye, like all employers we start to call around. What arrogance. "They can call me". While nobody else in Europe does. If he really wants it then show it and go apply. "Call me". And thats why you wont get the job Eck.

Just because Pedro has followed PLG out the door sharpish I hope this doesnt mean we wont look to the continent again. Like GS said, Warnock would be ideal short term but he wont leave Cardiff while they are riding high. Again from down south Redknapp would be a good shot in the arm for 6 months until the end of the season and give the board time to fully target the right manager. He gets the simple things right and creates a good environment. He succeeds when he has one of the stronger squads around (which we obviously do in the league). Im not sure about Allardyce but he would certainly relish going up against Celtic and set us up solid so it may work. I wouldnt say no. Someone just beat me to mention Alan Pardew a few posts ago - Available, A strong personality and has done well throughout his career. Took Newcastle to 5th, took West Ham up and to a FA cup final. Started excellent with Palace and actually think they got rid too soon. I think he would be a very appealing option. From the continent M Laudrup (And perhaps B as no.2) would be high on my preference list. As would Gio if he fancies it. I still think F De Boer has something to offer. Two disasters at Inter and Palace but both times he wasnt given a chance to install his style of football. The Rangers set up is far more like Ajax' than both those clubs and would suit him. I said at the time Palace were a bad choice for him with an ugly style of football in a tight old ground and it wasnt a match. Id disregard what he did there and welcome him at Ibrox. Other runners and riders: Alex Neil - a very good up and coming manager. Moyes - His stock has gone but he does have something to prove. McLeish - Would come in and turn things around short term but would fizzle out. McInnes - Jury still out, he has done very well for Aberdeen but only been the best of the rest while not had a strong tests from Rangers plus Hearts, Hibs and Dundee Utd during that time. Again names like Davies being linked is a no no with Barry Ferguson pitching his name (probably fancying the No.2 role).

Bar Allardyce if the SFA go down the homegrown route then I think their list will be Big Eck, Lambert, Moyes and the already employed Malky Mckay. But likes of Alex Neil should be looked at. Did great with Norwich and has started well with Preston. IMO Id take Big Eck back, I think he is ideal for international management. Lambert is a good manager but had a few set backs, still think he is a club manager. Moyes stock is very low at the moment. McKay I think is a possible shoe in with current role and an easy appointment.

It was the home games against Lithuania and England. Lithuania at home should be a banker especially when knowing Malta points will be removed for play off tally. Yet to get infront against England at home then not defend properly was always going to be the costly goal. Strachan has made improvements during the campaign but still only got 8/11 selections right recently. He should give someone else a go. Sam Allardyce practically put himself forward for the job last month and he should be contacted straight away. Englands loss could be our gain. Id have no issues with an Englishman in charge although Im sure it wouldnt go down well with some tartans who havent reached the 21st century yet.

With hindsight he has probably done what Spurs did a few years ago when they sold Bale and bought a load of players and hasnt fit them in. At the time I said Everton was a sideways step from Southampton - Southampton have potential and a great set up. Everton are just a club steep in old history yet done nothing for 20-30 years. They are unlucky with no Coleman and Bolasie on the right hand side, that would improve any team but they should have signed a Carroll, Sturridge, Hernandez, Giroud or someone to grab them a goal.

He obviously lost the dressing room in the last week with comments. But its tough for the chairman - stick with a good manager and europa nightmare or twist and bring in who? Full credit to Burnley. Why is Southgate manager of England with his comments when someone like Dyche is better! Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool and Everton away and taken 8 points! Well done.

Whats happening at Everton. Is it the Europa league curse?

It is poor but is it a fixture we could have been done without anyway?

Crouch cost me $500 as I had a draw double on. Bournemouth v Leicester, Stoke v Southampton. But to sooth that I was lucky on my other coupon. Had Spurs, West Ham and Draw between WBA v Watford. Both West Ham and Watford scored in injury time.

Shangri Lad's (with a silent 'n') PS - I just want to say this is tongue in cheek for the thread title and I dont advocate anything real or offensive in the actual subject.

I like the look of D John, reminds me in Cresswell at West Ham. Pleased with the result and for Pedro. It seems to be the theme that the jury is still out on him but the majority want him to succeed. There is improvement, we look a better and more organised team from last season and dont have just Plan A. And it is still early days. Just a shame about another international break.

Actually think the Aguero injury could sway the result. Would have went 2-2 before because he has been unplayable. Im also going to gave a flutter on Crystal Palace today, cant turn down 18/1 odds. Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham Bournemouth 1-1 leicester Man Utd 3-0 Crystal Palace (0-1 though for my bet) Stoke 1-1 Southampton West Brom 0-0 Watford West ham 2-1 Swansea Chelsea 2-1 Man City Arsenal 2-0 Brighton Everton 1-0 Burnley Newcastle 1-3 Liverpool

You wonder if its an attitude thing. Whenever Ive seen him he always looks decent. Other players who left in the summer - Waghorn had a worldy the other night, scored one and set up 3 as Ipswich beat Sunderland 5-2. Think he has got 5 goals in 7 games.

That was surprising. Falkirk have been challenging for 2-3 years but one bad start this season and he is out. I thought they would be favourites for the league this year.

It looks like a 80s school But all semi finals which dont include Rangers Celtic and Hearts should be played at Tynecastle. You dont need Hampden for Motherwell v Ross County. Atmosphere all day long. Same as England - Villa Park for FA Cup semis.

Fair play to Sheff Utd. Not my most favourite team in the world but well done. They are going well. The Championship is still the most competitive league in the world - hands down.

Sorry for starting this thread peeps. I was a little tipsy. But it still had some meaning. I think there is a something internal lacking at the moment, cant put my finger on it.

But didnt you say on another thread to Craig you would have moved Morelos to the left wing? Thats like moving tavenier to centre half.

Nah they didnt. But have been drawn against each other in the cup in the same week they played each other. Good effort son.

I kind of want to still remind some that we are still on the recovery path and I always said it will take 2-3 seasons to win the title again. Whats probably disappointing more than anything is the Hibs and Hearts results - they both were 2nd tier sides recently. I dont compare us to Celtic in the 90s but it did take them a few years to catch up - things are very different now but we should honestly be aiming for consistent progression (hate that word now) and I think the first have yesterday showed improvement from last seasons shockers. The league table isnt exactly looking good, in fact we need to go on a winning run. Considering budgets and our size we need to win our next 3 games.