The Winter 2023/24 Rangers Transfer Window Rumours and Deals - Thread

[the gunslinger 3,366]

4 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

Saying he was shite would be an understatement but I'd hardly put the person down as a "crackpot".  Maybe they're just a polite, kindly sort.  

no a shite player. 

 

utter nonsense. 

 

Didn't work out for him here certainly. 

[Gonzo79 15,292]

2 minutes ago, the gunslinger said:

utter nonsense.

It's not really utter nonsense though, is it.  He actively avoided the ball, dodged headers, lost it whilst passing backwards on numerous occasions, was easier to tackle than a 10 year old, missed several easy chances and generally looked like a deer in the headlights.  

 

He's maybe not shite compared to absolute diddies but he's absolutely shite compared to any good Rangers player.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

1 minute ago, Gonzo79 said:

It's not really utter nonsense though, is it.  He actively avoided the ball, dodged headers, lost it whilst passing backwards on numerous occasions, was easier to tackle than a 10 year old, missed several easy chances and generally looked like a deer in the headlights.  

 

He's maybe not shite compared to absolute diddies but he's absolutely shite compared to any good Rangers player.

it is utter nonsense yes. 

 

 

 

 

[Gonzo79 15,292]

1 minute ago, the gunslinger said:

it is utter nonsense yes. 

[JohnMc 2,750]

Are we stronger now the transfer window has closed? The players we've lost are Lammers and Devine. Assuming Tav stays fit Devine leaving doesn't really affect us. Should Tav get injured we're looking at Sterling to fill in. Neither he nor Devine can give us what Tav does, so Devine leaving for the second half of the season isn't much of an issue I don't think. 

Lammers played a lot of games for us, but failed to impress and his move away takes away some competition for places and options but doesn't really weaken us. 

 

Incoming we've Oscar Cortes, he's just turned 20 and has played 24 first team games. He's a punt, he might prove to be very good, he might thrive in Scotland, but it'll take him a while to adapt you have to assume. I'm not sure how good his English is and there's a big cultural adjustment required for him to settle. He might prove to be an inspired signing, but it would be unfair to expect too much from him right away. 

 

Mohamed Diomande is the same age but has nearly 100 first team games under his belt already. Although he's Ivorian he's been living in Denmark for over 3 years so culturally he's got experience of northern Europe, a move to Glasgow shouldn't be a huge shock for him. Like all players he'll need some time but I'd expect him to be challenging for a first team place from pretty much day 1. How good he is, or can become, I've no idea, but surely he can be more effective than Lammers. 

 

Silva, a young player carrying a huge weight of expectation on his shoulders, and, frankly, failing to deliver on it. It's not his fault he's one of the most expensive teenage signings of all time, however, he is and the fact he's ended up in Scottish football tells us his career hasn't gone as hoped. That said he's undoubtedly talented, and like the other January signings has potential. If he can stay fit he'll play a lot, mainly because of our lack of options up front. A run of games and some confidence might be the making of him. 

 

So, on paper our squad is stronger today than in December, however that's not the whole story. The loss of Danilo and Sima change the complexion of the squad. Sima is our most potent forward, and his goals don't look like they've been replaced. Danilo's injury being much worse than first thought suggests we might not see him again this season. We're threadbare upfront. Certainly the loss of Sima in January is a big blow, and one I'm not sure we've dealt with.

The return of Lowry might yet make a difference. He's injured and looks like being out until April, but it's a long season with more than a few twists and turns left in it. Fit and focused, and depending on injuries or form elsewhere, he might still have a roll to play. 

 

 

 

 

 

[the gunslinger 3,366]

you probably mean he played shite. debatable but he certainly was poor. 

[the gunslinger 3,366]

1 minute ago, JohnMc said:

Are we stronger now the transfer window has closed? The players we've lost are Lammers and Devine. Assuming Tav stays fit Devine leaving doesn't really affect us. Should Tav get injured we're looking at Sterling to fill in. Neither he nor Devine can give us what Tav does, so Devine leaving for the second half of the season isn't much of an issue I don't think. 

Lammers played a lot of games for us, but failed to impress and his move away takes away some competition for places and options but doesn't really weaken us. 

 

Incoming we've Oscar Cortes, he's just turned 20 and has played 24 first team games. He's a punt, he might prove to be very good, he might thrive in Scotland, but it'll take him a while to adapt you have to assume. I'm not sure how good his English is and there's a big cultural adjustment required for him to settle. He might prove to be an inspired signing, but it would be unfair to expect too much from him right away. 

 

Mohamed Diomande is the same age but has nearly 100 first team games under his belt already. Although he's Ivorian he's been living in Denmark for over 3 years so culturally he's got experience of northern Europe, a move to Glasgow shouldn't be a huge shock for him. Like all players he'll need some time but I'd expect him to be challenging for a first team place from pretty much day 1. How good he is, or can become, I've no idea, but surely he can be more effective than Lammers. 

 

Silva, a young player carrying a huge weight of expectation on his shoulders, and, frankly, failing to deliver on it. It's not his fault he's one of the most expensive teenage signings of all time, however, he is and the fact he's ended up in Scottish football tells us his career hasn't gone as hoped. That said he's undoubtedly talented, and like the other January signings has potential. If he can stay fit he'll play a lot, mainly because of our lack of options up front. A run of games and some confidence might be the making of him. 

 

So, on paper our squad is stronger today than in December, however that's not the whole story. The loss of Danilo and Sima change the complexion of the squad. Sima is our most potent forward, and his goals don't look like they've been replaced. Danilo's injury being much worse than first thought suggests we might not see him again this season. We're threadbare upfront. Certainly the loss of Sima in January is a big blow, and one I'm not sure we've dealt with.

The return of Lowry might yet make a difference. He's injured and looks like being out until April, but it's a long season with more than a few twists and turns left in it. Fit and focused, and depending on injuries or form elsewhere, he might still have a roll to play. 

 

 

 

 

 

Good analysis. 

 

we do have some players returning to fitness and improving form. 

 

Cantwell is almost back to his best. Sterling a revelation. Ridvan finally delivering Etc Etc 

 

would have loved another 2 players but celtc sure as hell haven't improved and i feel we have. Looking forward to tomorrow. 

[lenny3k 660]

6 minutes ago, the gunslinger said:

Looking forward to tomorrow.

On this, I assume there is a pre-match press conference today?

[the gunslinger 3,366]

1 minute ago, lenny3k said:

On this, I assume there is a pre-match press conference today?

right now

[the gunslinger 3,366]

8 minutes ago, lenny3k said:

On this, I assume there is a pre-match press conference today?