Rick Roberts

Spot on. Bisgrove and Bennett must be the ones most happy with his performance!

Taking the question slightly off track. There's where we've been and then where we're going. Any successful club (or anything) takes a route that allows it to survive and then thrive. That means it has to adapt and change over time. We have at times went down dead ends with our identity. We are at a place where we havent had the biggest turnover in Scotland for some time so we need to ensure we arent limiting ourselves there - that doesnt mean selling out or chasing any passing ambulance. My philosophy on this is simple, if we are holding on to something/anything that limits our potential then its not good for Rangers (e.g. stop singing about the UVF and Bobby Sands). As others have said, the traditional football club angle is one that stands out. A rich and varied history. It also a great selling point, as we'll always be older than most clubs. Our last 10 years and the Europa runs focused on hard work, over-coming adversity and getting behind the team. Our current predicament shows as a support we clearly value standards, fitness, winning and winning well. We also value and respond to strong leadership. That could be Gerrard or King, but also the club itself being the leader and statesmen within the Scottish game. Again, something currently missing. I guess what defines the brand are the parts you actually miss when it's taken away.

As a one off, completely agree. Europa was a most welcome relief to a sorry title defence. Sadly the equation looks more like 2,3,4 seasons written off if things don't change fast. It's a puzzle. The amount of horsings we've taken this season has to see some go.

Surely this is because we want to see accountability? We have had some shocking stuff on and off the pitch in the last wee while and no-one is accountable. The only example I can think of is Morelos not going to Amsterdam. One point Gerrard always made was ensuring players really wanted to be there and play for him and getting rid of passengers early on. I dont think anyone has asked Morelos or Kamara that for a while? Whilst Gio seems happy to just bumble on with what he's given.

I guess that could happen in a one off game. But there's years of stats with similar outcomes.

This is it. No ones saying every refereeing decision is biased. But there is a clear trend of decisions cropping up which then cost us points. Who knows, by the end of the season this could be the only contentious game and we lose the league by 2 points. On top of that celtics fouls/cards stats have been slanted for years. I actually think it was considerably worse in Gerrards first couple of years.

Didn't SD buy over Elite?

The reliability issues around Roofe are a big issue for me. When fit, he was very good, but wasn't available when we really needed him. Will be sad if Morelos goes but then maybe we need a change here. Based on their domestic seasons we can easily upgrade Barisic and Kamara. We need to allow Aribo to play in his best position and see some more of that winter form he had. Half expect him to be sold though. I hope McGregor chooses to go out at the very top and not see out a decline. This may also enable a change to tactics and playing styles. Happy for a few to remain as squad players but we can surely upgrade Wright, Sakala, Itten etc. The youngsters look capable replacements. If Davis accepts reduced terms then happy for him to stay. He's an experienced, professional winner.

Well said John. Like others said, I was hoping he could build on Gerrard's work, but it looks like Gerrard had the club (all areas) over-performing. We are seeing things settle back down now, which feels a little short. GVB comes from a certain era at Rangers. I'm not sure that transfers to the understanding Gerrard had of the club or our situation. Similarly, that goes for the board. There's a been loss of that important, learned knowledge over this season. A poor continuity strategy.

Surely they would think to ask a few people first?

Unless it's from John Needham, of course.

Thanks 26th. I'd heard of the first story but never more details. A cognisant support and club should've nipped it in the bud back then.

Likewise. I think I wanted to believe it was more than just another celtic prop. I can't see anything suggesting otherwise. Some mind-benders from 10 years ago... I'm not sure how much of your grievance is related to football rather than sectarianism. I'd be cautious however about saying the campaign of the IRA and others like them is about religion, most people would regard their objectives as political.

I'm looking to gather some opinions and experience on any contact or correspondence with NBM? This can be good stuff too. If you know about their work in schools etc then it'd good to see that represented 1st hand. All comments welcome.

Totally agree. For the last part, until we collectively reclaim some of media and get that message out then it'll continue to pass the majority by.