Match Thread [FT] Ross County 3 - 2 Rangers (Baldwin o.g. 15; Tavernier 89pen)

[CammyF 8,383]

17 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

People hoping we can replace Tav and Goldson are hoping it can be done during the Summer transfer window.  

 

Clement can only work with what he's got for the time being.

 

The last couple of fixtures have shown the same old faults and that's why a lot of us are a bit frustrated - these are not new things for several first team players.  

But the issue is, both are under contract. If they aren't playing, they need to be off the wage bill. 

 

Two ways that happens, someone buys them, or we pay them off. Can't see either scenario panning out unless the Tav to Saudi rumours are true.

 

If we don't win the league, the transfer budget will be minimal and only topped up by selling players. 

 

£6M for Tav if the Saudi rumours develop into firm bids, couple of million for Ridvan to Turkey, same with Hagi and Butland will add another £6-£8M (no way we'll get more for him). So that's another circa £15M and some wages freed up when you add in the out of contract players. 

Edited April 14 by CammyF

[Blue Moon 1,346]

These players have a lot to answer for. The manager does too.  The defense have got away with a lot this season but not in the last two games. They are rank rotten.  The 2 man midfield isn't working and needs to change.  Why is he playing Dowell?  He is worse than a man short and Lunstram has returned to type.   If Roofe is fit why hasn't he been playing?  It all imploded today and the only surprise is it didn't happen earlier.  It is like watching a Beale or Gio team.

[CammyF 8,383]

2 minutes ago, Blue Moon said:

These players have a lot to answer for. The manager does too.  The defense have got away with a lot this season but not in the last two games. They are rank rotten.  The 2 man midfield isn't working and needs to change.  Why is he playing Dowell?  He is worse than a man short and Lunstram has returned to type.   If Roofe is fit why hasn't he been playing?  It all imploded today and the only surprise is it didn't happen earlier.  It is like watching a Beale or Gio team.

Roofe isn't match fit, as he demonstrated in his cameo today. He hardly moved and contributed nothing. 

 

A fit and firing Roofe would be welcome, but it looks like he is broken and thankfully will move on in the summer.

 

Clement is showing the same reluctance to learn from his mistakes as his predecessors did. 

 

 

[Scott7 6,161]

21 minutes ago, CammyF said:

£6M for Tav if the Saudi rumours develop into firm bids

Never in six million years.

[CammyF 8,383]

Just now, Scott7 said:

Never in six million years.

There are apparently two Saudi clubs willing to pay this fee for Tav. However, Tav is reluctant to uproot his family. Time will tell. 

[Gonzo79 15,299]

I'd be telling Tav and Goldson that if they want to stick around they'll have to get used to sitting on the bench.  Might help move things along.

[CammyF 8,383]

5 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

I'd be telling Tav and Goldson that if they want to stick around they'll have to get used to sitting on the bench.  Might help move things along.

And how's that gonna help move things along? They'll still get paid for sitting on the bench which is actually a worse situation for us. Neither will take a pay-cut to move away.  

[Gonzo79 15,299]

Most professional footballers want to start and play matches.  

[Graeme Ro55 808]

4 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

Most professional footballers want to start and play matches.  

Agreed. Win bonuses & goal bonuses inspire them to play as well.

[Graeme Ro55 808]

56 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

FFS are you serious? King is garbage

FFS yes I'm serious. Goldson, Tav and Souttar are garbage.