Sutton_blows_goats 4,582 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Seems sensible, doesn't really fit in here as a defender or a midfielder. I'm sure will be a good player elsewhere. https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/james-sands-departs-rangers/1PmGXCNTEfFWr0AgnDyAmf RANGERS Football Club can today confirm James Sands has returned to parent club New York City FC. The United States international joined Rangers on-loan in January 2022 and went on to make 41 appearances for the club in both domestic and European competition. Sands featured for the Light Blues in the 2021/22 Europa League final and played his part in last season’s Scottish Cup run, as Rangers lifted the trophy for the first time in 13 years. He has also made a contribution to this year’s run in the Scottish Cup, with the winning goal against Partick Thistle in the last round of the competition. Rangers Manager, Michael Beale, commented: “I would like to thank James for his time at Rangers. He was a well-liked player in our squad and I enjoyed working with him on a daily basis. I believe he will go on to have an excellent career. “The opportunity to return to NYCFC for the start of the MLS season, where he will be a key player in their squad, was something that we felt was correct for all parties. Everyone at Rangers wishes him well moving forwards.” 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny3k 558 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) There was a comment from Beale towards the end of the transfer window that made me think this was going to happen, was surprised it didn't when Raskin came in... Correct decision all the same I think, squad is too big as it is and everybody needs game time to prove whether they can be part of the team going forward Edited March 1, 2023 by lenny3k 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Graeme Ro55 659 Posted March 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2023 All the best to James Sands. He may not have won a contract, but he gave us 100% effort. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 9,865 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Good decision all-round. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onevision 1,480 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 42 minutes ago, Graeme Ro55 said: All the best to James Sands. He may not have won a contract, but he gave us 100% effort. Agree....if half the players that were fielded on Sunday showed the same effort that James put in every time he pulled on RFC shirt we would have won the first trophy of the season. Best of luck James back at NYCFC. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 7,256 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Correct decision from the club. Best of luck James, you can always say you played for the best club in the world and gave 100% every time you pulled on the famous blue jersey. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,413 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 He was never a centre back and it's a shame for him that most of his appearances for us were in that position. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,277 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Another of those versatile players that are never quite good enough to play in their own preferred position. To be honest, he never looked like he'd make the grade with us. Certainly had some decent elements but was generally unconvincing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,256 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 It was kinda cool seeing an American (Tillman doesn't count) play for Rangers again. I was really hoping the guy would pan out. BUT...thems the breaks. Taker easy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 4,582 Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 I still think it was a worth while signing and I see value in the loan to buy route. A full USA international at 21/22 is always worth a punt. Many critical of the clubs transfer approach (including me) but i think loan to buy is a very good option for us. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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