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1 hour ago, compo said:

Three goals three points 

Exactly. I’d take any result that gives us 3 points whenever we play on the plastic pitches at Killie or Livingston. Performance is irrelevant 

We should only bring in players who can add something we’ve not already got or for positions where we’re short in numbers e.g. CB. No point in just signing players for the sake of it.

2 hours ago, CammyF said:

Also worth mentioning the pitch - an absolute disgrace for a "showpiece" semi-final.

 

I've never been a fan of Hampden since it's been "renovated". It also one of the worst grounds in Scotland to get in and out off. 

The SFA now owns Hampden. Wonder if they’ll be able to fund its upkeep. A new pitch for starters maybe 

It wasn’t the easiest watch this afternoon but we got there in the end. Since MB took over there does seem to be a greater belief amongst these players although to be honest some are definitely nearing the end of their time at Rangers.

I do think the likes of Ryan Jack & John Lundstrum are losing a bit of influence in MF they once had. Maybe this explains MB’s interest in players quoted in the media.

Recruitment now and in summer needs to be better than we’ve had in recent times. This will define MB’s time as Rangers manager 

Why play two semi finals at the same ground less than 24 hours apart?

Hardly gives sufficient time for the pitch to recover.

4 hours ago, ranger_syntax said:

The licence fee is going nowhere.

 

It makes no difference though as that's not how you can change B.B.C. P.Q. anyway.

It’s the licence fee funding which allows BBC PQ to employ whoever they want producing nonsense like Sportsound. Withdraw that & they’ll need to get funding from the real commercial world. Different ball game altogether 

2 hours ago, 26th of foot said:

I have sat for a couple of hours contemplating whether I should make this post and, what forum would be most appropriate. I decided I would submit the article because genuinely, I would like to know the answer. Further, since most Gersnetters will be familiar with the names and, their continuing actions against Rangers and Rangers supporters; Rangers Chat is suitable.

 

Today in the Herald, Kevin McKenna utilises his weekly column to lionise the Parish Priest of the Immaculate Conception church in Maryhill, Glasgow. Father James Lawlor has bucked the trend of falling congregation numbers by standing up alongside some of his parishioners who are fighting the Home Office's attempts to deport their families. Certainly, it is a story worth telling. Kevin has been prominent in both the written and broadcast press in Scotland these last 35 years. The Priest's name also rang a bell?

 

Kevin McKenna was Editor of ra Sellik View back in the years straddling the late 80s - early 90s. He widened the blatt's remit including political and social aspects. A German TV crew came to Glasgow to talk matters, 'Old Firm'. They invited a dozen or so interested parties from both sides of the divide to attend a social evening in a club off Royal Exchange Square. Apparently, Kevin trapped late in a tired and emotional state. There is no apparent about the next part, he was recorded saying such niceties as, "the IRA bombing of the Enniskillen Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday was a legitimate act of war" and, "protestants breed like rabbits". Kevin's slurred outpourings appeared on the front page of the Sun and he was allowed to resign his Editorship by Sellik.

 

Twelve civilians died in the blast, another 63 were injured at Enniskillen Cenotaph on November 8th, 1987. A 40 pound bomb inside a grip bad was laid against the gable wall of the town's reading rooms, immediately adjacent to the memorial. When detonated, stone and masonry showered the waiting crowd. The ensuing scenes of folks clawing at the rubble and debris were truly heartbreaking.

 

A couple of years after resignation, Kevin resurfaced at Scotland on Sunday. He went on to be Sports Editor and brought in Graham Spiers and Kevin McCarra. One was a real talent, the other a Useful Idiot. It was the up and up for Kevin, he went on to the Herald as part of the triumvirate of Mark Douglas-Home and Joan McAlpine, then the Observer, ................. Herald Columnist. His caring wing for aspiring Journos of the right character continues; he is Godfather to Angela Haggerty's son. Kevin has traveled a most successful road since his days at Glasgow Uni' organising and playing for his second favourite team, 'the Vatican Strollers'.

 

Father Jim Lawlor began his journey thirty-odd years past at Our Lady of Fatima in Dalmarnock, Glasgow. Half a mile from Sellik park and his life was a misery. The church was regularly vandalised and he was threatened. The Police advised he should remove his clerical collar whilst moving around his parish. Father Jim had an outlet for his frustrations, ra Sellik View provided the necessary. Dalmarnock was under heavy reconstruction and declining population lead to the closure of Father Jim's church. The preparation for the Commonwealth Games was not all bad, ra Sellik were beneficiaries of Glasgow District Council selling off Dalriada Street, Kinloch Street and, Janefield Street to the club, for a Penny(one pence).

 

Father Jim reappeared in Penilee at Our Lady and St George. Like Kevin, he made the front page of the Sun. Two elderly female parishioners let themselves into the church of a Sunday evening, with the intention of cleaning. They found Father Jim, naked from the waist down atop the altar, bouncing on a vibrating dildo. Father Jim resigned and retreated to a Retreat for contemplation and prayer. The Police submitted a report to the PF and it  quietly submerged. Now, Father James has reversed the half century trend of declining congregations. As stated, a story worth telling and the usual suspect, Jum Spence is re-Tweeting the miracle.

 

I know, I know, it is that old thing about message and messenger(s); but I do not want to evoke the word, 'shoot'. Unless, someone wants to do the natural whilst pointing a camera at all concerned. While they are at it, tell me how do they do it?

 

Currently, we have a similar situation with Kyle Lafferty and Martin Compston. At best, Kyle could be described as a Clown. Whether it is teenagers at a service station throwing stones which he threw back or, uttering sectarian remarks to a chap requesting a selfie? Beeb Scotland wanted Kyle done and the story was kept alive by the likes of RAB Cosgrove regularly demanding to know, what the football authorities were doing? Actually, not nearly as many times as he told us(the listeners) how big(BIG) a friend, 'BIG KEV' is to the show'; "oh aye, big Kevin is a regular listener to the show". It is like Gerry Braiden, Irvine welsh, Jum, Angela, ...... etc - big listener means big contributor by proxy.

 

Lafferty has just finished a ten game ban, he has lost both appearance and bonus monies. If that is the way to go, what has happened to Martin Compston? Did RAB or any of those others mentioned demand action be taken after Martin conducted the balaclava choir in Las Vegas at ra Sellik convention? This month alone, Martin has appeared on BBC Scotland in Mayflies, Travels Across Scotland and, Rig. I will ask again, how do they do it?

 

 

One set of rules for us, another set of rules for them. That’s how they do it. 
And BBC PQ will only change when the licence fee is scrapped 

Genuinely hope I’m wrong if we’re signing Cantwell. Seems to me another Deli Ali. 

56 minutes ago, PoohBear said:

My mate is a Norwich fan and he said this about Cantwell:

 

"Great natural talent, not the fastest but can carry the ball well and work his way out of tight spaces with ease, he was an England u21 international 3 years ago but has gone downhill due to a bad attitude and inconsistent application to training, 3 different managers (incl loan to Bournemouth) gave him a chance and ended up removing him from the squad. Has a habit of shooting himself in the foot with social media use too. Apparently his agent is a nightmare tooz feeding his unrealistic ego and trying to get a move for years. Basically he's a championship Dele Ali haha
 

Shame as he's actually from Norwich so could have been a legend here... But fans are tired of the constant issues, sulking and mini dramas now and most would agree a move away is best for everyone"

 

Sounds to me like a player with lots of quality who needs some very good man management to get anything out of him. I guess he's on his last chance so who knows if Beale can get a tune out of him, but if he does then it could be a great signing.

Sounds like a player best avoided to me.

1 hour ago, Devil's advocaat said:

No one thought for a minute that we'd get what we did for those two when we signed them, hindsight is indeed marvellous.

No but Bassey & Aribo were 2 players seeking to establish themselves. Tom Davies & Cantwell fall more into the Matondo category for me in that they’re trying to get their careers back on track. That worries me. 

19 minutes ago, CammyF said:

And that's the market we are in. We have to gamble and I for one am excited at the proposition of both playing for Rangers. 

It should not be the main market we’re in though. Far from it.
As well as developing our own players from the academy, we should be looking at home & abroad for young players to develop & sell on. Like Bassey & Aribo.
Will Tom Davies or Cantwell bring us anything like Bassey & Aribo did? 

Both Tom Davies & Cantwell are high risk signings in my opinion. Not unlike Matondo.

Whatever they had ain’t there anymore. Who’s to say they’ll rediscover it at Rangers 

Not unlike last Monday, came out start of second half re-energised & scored a couple of quick goals. We seem to be becoming a better second half team under MB

We’re still giving away possession too easily under no pressure for my liking

Just now, BEARGER said:

He certainly has. Always gives 100% but lacks composure at times.

He’s too unpredictable at times

Total lack of penetration up front. 
Morelos gets in defenders faces & makes them work. Colak doesn’t do that.

Tilman is wanting too much time on the ball
 

4 hours ago, Yorkie Bear said:

Or it may be the start of his exit strategy for when he takes the Everton/Leicester/West Ham job.

No chance him going to the EPL

2 hours ago, weebluedevil said:

Not like him actually. When he first came to Scotland he seemed quite even keeled, the guy has truly and sadly been poisoned by his employers and their persuasion.  

He’s worried now. That’s why. 

Alasdair Morrison is head of corporate & political affairs. He’s worked for Rangers in the past in a consultancy role. We need someone to fight our political corner against our SNP enemies. Hopefully he will do that

After watching the Goldson penalty incident again, is it 100% certain it actually hits his hand(s) ?

The yahoos are still banging on about this but it went to VAR & wasn’t taken any further by the VAR ref. 

6 hours ago, CammyF said:

I think it's more down to Soutar and Helander not being reliable. 

I’d doubt if we’ll see Helander playing again for Rangers. His contract expires at the end of this season.

As for Souttar I think least said the better. Handing him a contract with his injury record was madness 

Watching highlights of the game, what was Ryan Jack doing at their second goal?

He could have cleared it before it broke to the goal scorer 

9 minutes ago, CammyF said:

Manager said post match that's he is looking for 2 or 3 in January. Add that to Lawerence, Colak, Roofe, Hagi, Soutar all nearing fitness, there will be more "bodies" available.

 

Be interesting to see if the board back Beale or will it be loans and bargain basement gambles. 

Hopefully it’ll be players for positions where we’re short & not Aaron Ramsey type signings 

Disappointing not to have won today but these are very much early days under MB’s management.

Still need to find out who stays,who goes & who’s coming in during the current transfer window & the one in summer.

We’re still very short in numbers in the CB area & the GK position once McGregor retires 

Unfortunately I still think the league has gone for this season however the team does look ‘energised’ since MB has come in. Let’s hope that continues 

1 hour ago, weebluedevil said:

Hope we get rid of Morelos this window. I'd take 500k

I thought he gave Carter-Vickers a harder time today than he’d been getting in these games