Match Thread [FT] Rangers 0 - 2 Dynamo Kyiv

[der Berliner 3,743]

Anyone checked whether Marco Guida is actually a member of/related to the Fratelli d'Italia?

 

I'm asking for a friend ...

[Bluedell 5,624]

1 hour ago, Rousseau said:

I wouldn't play a player that has asked to leave. 

Yeah, let's miss out on £5 million of CL money on a point of principle.

 

I agree it's not ideal, but he's still our player and it's not playing our best players, and it's arguably cost us points in the league and a lot of cash in Europe. We're not in the position where we can leave players out.

 

53 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

Cantwell’s agent was going round clubs offering a list of available players which included Cantwell presumably with his agreement. Clement found out & we are where we are today 

Out of the CL, £5m worse off and 2 points behind Celtic.

 

Obviously it's all "what ifs" but Cantwell has the spark of inspiration that the team has been crying out for.

 

There's been plenty of other examples where we've played players who won't sign new contracts and effectively signalled that they are signing for new clubs.

[ranger_syntax 4,314]

1 hour ago, Bluedell said:

It's about playing the best players we have for specific positions. Who would you suggest we should play in the number 10 position?

The players that want to be here go to the front of the queue.

[Rousseau 10,600]

28 minutes ago, Bluedell said:

Yeah, let's miss out on £5 million of CL money on a point of principle.

 

I agree it's not ideal, but he's still our player and it's not playing our best players, and it's arguably cost us points in the league and a lot of cash in Europe. We're not in the position where we can leave players out.

 

Out of the CL, £5m worse off and 2 points behind Celtic.

 

Obviously it's all "what ifs" but Cantwell has the spark of inspiration that the team has been crying out for.

 

There's been plenty of other examples where we've played players who won't sign new contracts and effectively signalled that they are signing for new clubs.

I've actually said on several occasions that I can see Cantwell being brought back into the team if he doesn't find a club. 

 

I can see why he isn't involved, though. 

[compo 7,030]

Right now the manager has got to get his team fixed for Saturday and the game against St Johnstone  easier said than done as it looks like he hasn't got a left  looks like he doesn't fancy young Fraser .

Edited August 15 by compo

[Uilleam 5,929]

3 hours ago, CammyF said:

I don't think anyone (this side of the fence) find their crimes acceptable? Or are you implying some do? 

I talk generally. 

 

Panegyrics to the proceeds of crime are unacceptable.  I fear for a country where that vile, criminal organisation is not buried, but praised. 

 

 

[MacK1950 2,376]

Re Cantwell we have a player seemingly want to move so if we did play him is he likely to give 100%? IMO no because he might pick up a serious injury leaving his moving chances null and void.

[CammyF 8,079]

An afterthought from last night - it showed that we should 100% push for foreign referees to be appointed to officiate OF games this season. 

[CammyF 8,079]

5 hours ago, MacK1950 said:

Re Cantwell we have a player seemingly want to move so if we did play him is he likely to give 100%? IMO no because he might pick up a serious injury leaving his moving chances null and void.

Or he could play, contribute and get the move he wants / desires. 

 

[Bluedell 5,624]

11 hours ago, CammyF said:

Or he could play, contribute and get the move he wants / desires. 

 

And get the bonus that qualifying presumably comes with.

 

However Mack's point is certainly a valid one, and it needs to be taken into consideration, but he shouldn't be dismissed just on a point of principle as some are suggesting when the impact has such a big impact.