The Rangers Winter 2025 Transfer Rumours and Deals - Thread

[Whosthedado 1,720]

1 hour ago, CammyF said:

No need to edit when quoting me for no other reason than trolling.

 

I stick by my description. 

Your description is 99.9% nailed on 

[weebluedevil 1,269]

Clement is here for the long term, we must know that, accepting it is a different matter.

 

This team is still a project, unless Stewart has other ideas?!  In terms of money generation from football performance, you could argue Clement is ahead of schedule, mainly down to the success, thus far, in the Europa league. The risk of changing manager is obvious. Not only could we continue to lag well behind the beasts domestically, but we could also find ourselves struggling to do well in Europe. I don't think that is a risk worth taking given our financial situation. The vision for the Rangers hierarchy is to become financially sustainable - primarily through player trading - and I would assume they feel that we don't necessarily need to win the league to achieve that, but that it will come when we are able to properly generate income and thus properly invest behind the squad. 

 

Short term, unfortunately, we have to suffer the journey. The days of changing manager to chase short term success are over. 

 

Lose on Thursday, and ordinarily we would have Clement chased out the door. Supporters may try to protest, but any attempts will be futile. Season ticket money is a guarantee with the waiting list what it is. Merchandise will continue to be sold, and night will follow day. 

 

However, long suffering fans will continue to hope (for the first couple of months of each season) and next season is another opportunity. For now, we have all to play for in Europe, and I'm trying to keep the dying embers of my passion glowing as long as possible. 

 

 

 

 

 

[CammyF 8,481]

9 hours ago, weebluedevil said:

Clement is here for the long term, we must know that, accepting it is a different matter.

 

This team is still a project, unless Stewart has other ideas?!  In terms of money generation from football performance, you could argue Clement is ahead of schedule, mainly down to the success, thus far, in the Europa league. The risk of changing manager is obvious. Not only could we continue to lag well behind the beasts domestically, but we could also find ourselves struggling to do well in Europe. I don't think that is a risk worth taking given our financial situation. The vision for the Rangers hierarchy is to become financially sustainable - primarily through player trading - and I would assume they feel that we don't necessarily need to win the league to achieve that, but that it will come when we are able to properly generate income and thus properly invest behind the squad. 

 

Short term, unfortunately, we have to suffer the journey. The days of changing manager to chase short term success are over. 

 

Lose on Thursday, and ordinarily we would have Clement chased out the door. Supporters may try to protest, but any attempts will be futile. Season ticket money is a guarantee with the waiting list what it is. Merchandise will continue to be sold, and night will follow day. 

 

However, long suffering fans will continue to hope (for the first couple of months of each season) and next season is another opportunity. For now, we have all to play for in Europe, and I'm trying to keep the dying embers of my passion glowing as long as possible. 

 

 

 

 

 

When will fans realise the season ticket waiting list is a fable? When was the last time we had a sell-out at Ibrox domestically? We couldn't sell out our league cup semi-final allocation either. This wouldn't happen if there were 10,000 people waiting for an opportunity to watch Rangers.

 

The waiting list is used by the board to force season ticket holders to renew.

 

If we finish the season 20+ points behind Celtic, and Clement is still at the helm, I think we'll see a drop off in attendances (which we are already witnessing). 

 

I don't think I'll be renewing, I'll just pick and chose which games I want to attend and pick up tickets accordingly. 

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by CammyF

[Scott7 6,197]

4 hours ago, CammyF said:

When will fans realise the season ticket waiting list is a fable? When was the last time we had a sell-out at Ibrox domestically? We couldn't sell out our league cup semi-final allocation either. This wouldn't happen if there were 10,000 people waiting for an opportunity to watch Rangers.

Not all season ticket holders want to go to all the matches which is disgraceful. They should pledge to attend every match, only a medical certificate will excuse. Business, holidays, mother’s day, nativity play, school sports - forget it. Close family funeral - maybe but just the once.

 

Perhaps holders could nominate a substitute to turn up when the holders themselves have lost hope or simply can’t be bothered.

 

All holders who post on this Board are exempt from this criticism but a couple of wobblers should watch their step.

[ranger_syntax 4,430]

4 hours ago, CammyF said:

I don't think I'll be renewing, I'll just pick and chose which games I want to attend and pick up tickets accordingly. 

This comes as quite a surprise.

[CammyF 8,481]

15 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said:

This comes as quite a surprise.

As does your reply. 

[der Berliner 3,835]

Rightio ... the list of targets mentioned is still rather short. Today, some whispers about Josh Brownhill, a 29-year old DM (yes!!!) who is in his last 6 months at Burnley. Trabzonspor apparently want Ridvan, then there is Darius Olariu, the attacking mdifielder for 4m, and that South African Iqraam Rayners.

 

There is more hope than gut feeling that we might sign people well under the radar of press and ITK social media hacks, though.

Edited December 30, 2024 by der Berliner

[Sutton_blows_goats 5,529]

13 minutes ago, der Berliner said:

some whispers about Josh Brownhill, a 29-year old DM (yes!!!)

Glad we are kick stating this player trading model with championship jobbers turning 30 who will be on massive wages. Great stuff.

 

Apparently he is their highest paid player on 45k per week. Superb

Edited December 30, 2024 by Sutton_blows_goats

[CammyF 8,481]

1 hour ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:

Glad we are kick stating this player trading model with championship jobbers turning 30 who will be on massive wages. Great stuff.

 

Apparently he is their highest paid player on 45k per week. Superb

If he has a bad injury record, he's an ideal fit......bring him home......

[RANGERRAB 3,793]

Unbelievable if we’re not looking at CB’s