The Winter 2021/22 Rangers Transfer Thread - Aaron Ramsey loan deal confirmed

[Uilleam 5,929]

6 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

Great-Grandfather. 

Interesting, thanks.

 

I await Compo and Scott7 providing details of his performances, style of play, etc

[CammyF 8,079]

1 hour ago, der Berliner said:

On we go ... James Sands

 

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A New York City (their young player of the year), 21-year old centre-back who can also play RB. Contract till 2026, but said to be aiming for Europe, loan with buy option rumoured.

 

James Sands on transfermarkt, contract till 2026

 

[der Berliner 3,743]

Ekrem Konur looks more like an anagram than a real name.

[der Berliner 3,743]

Looks more solid a rumour ...

 

 

[Uilleam 5,929]

18 minutes ago, der Berliner said:

Ekrem Konur looks more like an anagram than a real name.

Not if the anagram is English, or even Scots

Merk our ken

is the best I can do.

[Rousseau 10,602]

This sounds like a GvB pick; he spent 6 month studying with City Group, of which New York are a 'member', like Man City.

 

I'm not convinced it's the right move to let managers pick players, per se.

 

I can only conclude that the lad fits our profile anyway, so it's not a deviation from how things should work.  

[RANGERRAB 3,653]

3 hours ago, Rousseau said:

This sounds like a GvB pick; he spent 6 month studying with City Group, of which New York are a 'member', like Man City.

 

I'm not convinced it's the right move to let managers pick players, per se.

 

I can only conclude that the lad fits our profile anyway, so it's not a deviation from how things should work.  

Not the right move to let managers pick players? 🥺

[Rousseau 10,602]

16 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

Not the right move to let managers pick players? 🥺

"Pick" is the wrong word: of course managers should have the final say. 

 

My point is that managers shouldn't be scouting players that only fit with their own style. The club (DoF) has to take control here; scouting players that fit the club's style. Otherwise, we need complete rebuilds with every manager, which is wildly unsustainable (e.g. Pedro's Mexican contingent). 

 

Moreover, manager's themselves must now be chosen because they fit the club's style, which was the case with GvB; it just fits. 

 

This target seems like a GvB choice.

 

Saying that, the lad may fit the club's profile; in which case, no issues. 

[Gonzo79 15,292]

I'd imagine GvB has some players he likes the look of, gives a list to Wilson and Wilson looks through it and ticks off the ones he agrees with...

 

Of course that might be nonsense.

[Bill 13,717]

1 hour ago, Rousseau said:

This target seems like a GvB choice.

Why?