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Variety is always good. We may also be able to finally convert some of Yilmaz's pin-point crosses...

He is a good target-man, but he's also a very good presser. He'll score goals, too. I'd be quite happy with Weghorst. The wages would need to be reasonable, though.

Does Keith Jackson talk in his sleep?

You know what they say: if it's too good to be true...

It is being claimed that Hagi and Fiorentina have agreed terms on a contract for the 25-year-old, but the report on Sport pe Surse admits that it is unsure if the Italians would meet the player's valuation, believed to be in the region of £3million. Hagi still has two years on his contract at Ibrox. (Scotsman)

Lammers has allegedly turned down another move (Nijmegen) because they can't/won't match his wages. Why are we paying them so much?!

Jeez - we need an exciting signing...

Warburton was a good appointment.

You have indeed mentioned the above before. It was just when you said 'root of the problems' I thought there was something more there; one or two key things that you felt were the 'root' of the issues. I'm not sure they are 'root' causes, but that's just semantics and certainly doesn't mean I disagree with your list of failures. I think the cause of point 1 and 2 are related to the relationship between the DoF and Board. I don't think the DoF has enough power to implement the recruitment strategy we need. Moreover, the Board has too much influence on managerial appointments; I think it should be mainly down to the DoF. We have since changed our DoF and we can see a shift in his approach. Whether he still has a lack of power (i.e. ability to sell a player when the value is high and a offer comes in, etc.), I don't know. Point 3 is irrelevant because we didn't have a DoF at that time. It was stupid, but nothing could be done about it. Point 4 could be related to both the DoF and the Board. The former I've touched upon. The latter: I'm not sure it's 'horrific'; there's progress being made behind the scenes. It's certainly not moving quickly enough. Point 5 lists a couple of mistakes, but they're not egregious mistakes, IMO. That's just me, though. I believe heads have rolled? Point 6 is a problem, and has been for a while. I do get the sense that you want concrete answers to every little detail yesterday, when that's sometimes not possible. I certainly feel that there is a lot that fans just shouldn't be allowed to know. Point 7 is usually the fact that some roles have not been filled. It's just the CEO, is it not? He has just left, so I don't think it's really expected that a new appointment would be made the next day - it did take us a while to get a DoF. If we were to drill down on a 'root' cause, I'd go with the power granted to the DoF: I think our DoF should have more power in running the football department. That's just my opinion. @RANGERRAB will probably have a fit. The other would be the quality of the Board, but I'm not sure the fans are the best to judge - They'll see systemic problems if we draw at the weekend.

I don't think you've discussed 'the root of the problems', so I would appreciate some clarification.

Jefte is only 20, remember. Give him time.

I agree - results are meaningless in pre-season. I wasn't expecting us to win today, but I was expecting a goal or two against their children - or at least a good few chances.

Fish was playing for Hibs last season.

Too many.

Because they're children.

We should be scoring a couple against their second half side.

I like Barron and Diomande. If we're sticking with a #10 there's a spot for Hagi.

Lawrence is overrated. He likes a dig from distance so most like him.

Tavernier not involved at all. Again.

When's Lundstram's 4-year Rangers deal announced?