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All our injured players are not due back until Jan/Feb, I think?.

RANGERS once turned down mega-money for Alfredo Morelos. Now I’m not sure they could give him away. That’s why Chairman Douglas Park was 100 per cent bang on to tell shareholders at the AGM he won’t be held to ransom by the Colombian. Some supporters want to see Morelos sign a new deal to prevent him for leaving when his deal runs out at the end of the season. I’m sorry, but my old club would be absolutely crazy to even consider it. I’ve cut Morelos enough slack down the years and sang his praises. But those days are long gone. Morelos’ attitude in a Rangers shirt lately just hasn’t been befitting that jersey and he’s made it quite clear his future lies elsewhere. The only question is whether he goes next month or at the end of the season. Truth be told, I wouldn’t be surprised if Michael Beale wants to keep him for the next six months. The new Ibrox boss knows Morelos from his time working with Steven Gerrard, he’s seen the best of him. If Morelos gives any indication whatsoever that he could score ten goals between now and next May then Beale may think it’s worth keeping him as part of his squad. Morelos has virtually no market value so it’s not like he could be sold for decent money now. The fee Rangers would get probably wouldn’t pay the Ibrox electricity bill. And, genuinely, I seriously wonder if Rangers would be able to find a club willing to pay a few hundred grand for Morelos to take him off their hands. But long-term? After this season? The people in charge at Rangers would be stark raving mad to hand Morelos a new contract. The player terrorising defenders a few years ago just doesn’t exist any more. He’s gone. History. I’ve just had enough of Morelos for the way he’s trying to pull the wool over everyone’e eyes. I used to love the moody way he went up against centre-backs and couldn’t care less what anyone thought about him. Now he’s moody because he’s struggling with his own game. It’s actually quite sad to see because he’s shown how much of a handful he can be and is still only 26. But he’s not going to knuckle down and there should be no way he’s given a new contract. Rangers chairman Park suggested he wouldn’t be held to ransom by Morelos at the club’s AGM at the start of the week. But he mentioned him in the same breath as Ryan Kent and for me the two situations are very different. Don’t get me wrong, Kent hasn’t been himself this season. His form has dipped off the charts. But it’s not down to poor attitude. It’s nothing to do with his professionalism. It just seems that his confidence has fallen off a cliff and he’s struggled as a consequence — along with the team. It wouldn’t surprise me if Kent ends up signing a a new deal late in the day, like Connor Goldson did last season. It looked certain the defender was on his way out of the club when his contract was running down. But Goldson ended up agreeing a new deal and I can see the same thing happening with Kent. I don’t think anyone can blame him for holding off and keeping his options open. He may not be playing his best football right now but I think everyone can see he has ability. The question he should be asking himself is whether he can do any better than Rangers. Financially I’m sure he could probably get a bigger payday by going back down to England. There will be top end Championship clubs willing to pay him the money he’s getting right now. Premier League managers might fancy him to beef up their squads. But is that really what Kent wants? Being a fringe player when he’s been used to playing regular football every week? Is he prepared to turn his back on 50,000 crowds at Ibrox and the potential for trophies and European football just for a few extra quid in his pocket. And it’s not like he’d be getting paid a pittance. No, Kent should think long and hard about his next move because what he has at Rangers isn’t replicated everywhere else. Even now, with his form slumped, the winger is idolised by the majority of supporters who think the sun shines out of his shorts. So I genuinely expect that to dawn on him in the coming weeks and months and see him sign a new contract. That said, it would give Rangers a decision to make if a club did come in during the January transfer window and chance their arm getting him. I just think they would be better off rejecting any cheeky offers and continue to negotiate with Kent between now and the end of the season. But not Morelos. The Colombian should be getting told right now that he’s got six months left at the club — and he should consider himself lucky he’s even got that. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9898598/keep-kent-rangers-crazy-contract-alfredo-morelos-kris-boyd/

FIVE men were warned they could be jailed for their roles in daytime violence involving rival Scottish Premiership football supporters at a Carlisle pub. Weapons were reportedly brandished and objects thrown during the incident at Gallagher’s Irish Bar, Botchergate. This occurred just before 3pm on Saturday, October 23 last year, when disorder is said to have broken out involving Celtic and Hibernian supporters. Hibernian followers are alleged to have had a connection to counterparts from English side Oldham Athletic, who were playing Carlisle United at Brunton Park that afternoon. At the city’s crown court today (Thursday), five men admitted an affray charge which was brought by the prosecution as an alternative to a previous violent disorder allegation. Those admitting affray were five members of the Celtic contingent: twins Kieran Ewing and Owen Ewing, both aged 31 of Woodside Road, Stirling; James Manley, aged 29, of Borthwick Street, Glasgow; Andrew Currie, aged 25, of Brownsdale Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow; and William Gerry, aged 30, of Laurencecroft Road, Stirling. The affray charge states that they used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and that their conduct, taken together, was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene of fear for their personal safety. Prosecutor Andrew Evans told the judge that CCTV had captured the incident with 'each defendant’s individual role picked out'. Recorder Michael Blakey adjourned the case and directed that probation service pre-sentence reports should be prepared on the five men. They were granted unconditional bail and will be sentenced at the crown court on a future date. “All sentences remain open and that includes an immediate custodial sentence,” said Recorder Blakey. Before the case was called on, he had addressed barrister Judith McCullough, who was representing one of the defendants and asked her to pass on a message. The judge said he was conscious that individuals had the potential to be 'excited' about cases in which so many defendants were involved. “I will have no disruption whatsoever when they are in the dock,” said Recorder Blakey. “All of them must behave otherwise I will take a different view so far as bail is concerned. If you can convey that message to the group, I would be most grateful.” The hearing passed off without incident. Four other men pleaded not guilty to the affray charge. They are due to stand trial in front of a jury at the crown court in August next year. That hearing is due to last around five days. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23178975.5-celtic-fans-admit-affray-gallaghers-irish-bar-carlisle/

I think I can guess who that might be!!!😁

Highlights up now https://www.rangers.co.uk/tv#/playlists/3bc85301-d3ea-4a46-9f7a-603157ebd017/d3f9ac2e-4e32-4e41-987a-20c1bfb1d30c?videoId=0_xdaost6o

Agreed. Beale may or may not be successful, however he is a young up coming manager who is well respected in football. He knows exactly what is expected & required to be a Rangers manager, knows the league and he is ambitious. He knows what he is taking on. Every managerial appointment is a gamble, same with every player signing. Best to just get behind him and give him a chance.

I wonder why Rangers TV don't stream these matches? I'm certain a lot of Rangers fans would purchase them! we all know the club likes to make money!

First Name: Jack Surname: Ade Job Title: Head of elite fitness development Profile Jack was appointed head of elite fitness development and U21 fitness coach in January 2016. Prior to this, he gained experience at Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Barnet and Watford Football Clubs. He is an accredited sports scientist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the United Kingdom strength and conditioning association (UKSCA) and has attained the FA Fitness Trainers award. Jack said: "My role is to manage the academy sports science department to develop the physical qualities of elite youth football players alongside the coaching programme. "The aim is to develop Champions League standard players that can excel physically, are resilient to injury, and have an elite mindset to ensure a long and successful career.” Jack was awarded a PhD investigating ‘Speed Endurance Training in Elite Youth Soccer Players’ in November 2019 at Liverpool John Moores University. He has also completed an MSc in Sport Sciences (applied human performance) at Brunel University and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Hull. He has published peer reviewed research articles in leading sports science journals focusing on the translation of physical data into novel training and testing modes, aiming to integrate physical, technical and tactical data. His high intensity position-specific training drills have been recommended in a recent FIFA Physical Analysis Report (2019). https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/academy/staff/jack-ade

Training session looked intense, players looking sharp.

Michael Beale Interview https://www.rangers.co.uk/tv#/

The opportunity to manage an institution like Rangers FC is a privilege which very few are afforded. As a former player, I understood the responsibility and magnitude of the task. My backroom team and I worked with energy, passion and were driven with a belief that we could achieve amazing things. We treated our roles with respect, optimism and determination. We experienced some incredible highs, especially on our European journey to Seville. Winning the Scottish Cup for the first time in over a decade and qualifying for the group stage of the Champions League is something I am very proud of. The passion of our support drove us on to achieve those wonderful memories. For that, I am forever grateful to every single one of you who travelled near and far, spent your hard earned money, and never gave up supporting our team. This season, like every year at Rangers, the first priority is domestic success. I understand the hurt when wins become draws, and worse, when we experience defeat. That isn’t acceptable at a club of Rangers standing, no one understood that and felt that more than I did. I faced unique challenges and some very difficult circumstances to operate in. Rangers FC will always be in my heart and I wish the club all the success for the future. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger. 1h https://www.instagram.com/p/Cldk-RXDQQJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

With the Beale appointment imminent it's time for everyone to get behind him. He knows exactly what is required! he knows exactly what is expected! he knows the challenge ahead! so you could argue he is the best choice opposed to a manager who doesn't know all that he does that comes with being the Rangers manager.