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Charlie: 9
01-02-2006, 15:49
Well done, Rangers, in capturing Kris Boyds signature, hes quality. And best of luck for the 2nd half of the season.
Later, lads.
Rangers_Fureva
01-02-2006, 16:28
Well done, Rangers, in capturing Kris Boyds signature, hes quality. And best of luck for the 2nd half of the season.
Later, lads.
:shocking: :shocking: :shocking:
He's back!
Well transfer market has been an utter waste. I expect the Rangers board to tell us what the fuck's going on at the club. New manager? New players? Money?
Clyde Frog
01-02-2006, 17:48
You scared me there Charlie. :shocking: Nice to see you back (that's if your staying :tongue: ).
Didn't David Murray "promise" us atleast a couple of players in the January transfer window, and the only player we actually got was Kris Boyd? What an arsehole.
Charlie: 9
01-02-2006, 18:24
Well at least you got Kris Boyd, 7 goals in 4 games, isnt it? Much was he?
Look on the brightside... we got Dion Dublin...
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5469/caution0gn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Good to see you back Charlie, I've missed having someone to take the piss out of. :tongue:
Rangers_Fureva
01-02-2006, 19:25
Well at least you got Kris Boyd, 7 goals in 4 games, isnt it? Much was he?
Look on the brightside... we got Dion Dublin...
£400k, so far he's been a great bargain buy.
You got yourselves a right gem their.:laugh:
Charlie: 9
01-02-2006, 19:26
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5469/caution0gn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Good to see you back Charlie, I've missed having someone to take the piss out of. :tongue:
Just as long as you're happy, 50! Its all good.
Just dont mention Clyde to me... :no:
Clyde Frog
04-02-2006, 00:49
Yesterday, my dad got me the book 'Rangers: The Complete Record' as an early birthday present and I have really enjoyed it, I'm just up to the first Old Firm game.
I reckon you should buy it. (Except you Charlie) :tongue:
Foolish of me to ask maybe, but how is Kyrgiakos doing?
Just wondering, what do you guys think of him, do you even like him on your team? :tongue:
Rangers_Fureva
04-02-2006, 01:10
Foolish of me to ask maybe, but how is Kyrgiakos doing?
Just wondering, what do you guys think of him, do you even like him on your team? :tongue:
In all honesty i wish he'd just leave. He's a liability! When he was on loan he was good but now, just crap, don't like him atall.
Clyde Frog
04-02-2006, 02:13
Foolish of me to ask maybe, but how is Kyrgiakos doing?
Just wondering, what do you guys think of him, do you even like him on your team? :tongue:
He wasn't the same player he was last season on loan, I think he can have his good times still but he can get careless with challenges etc. Something has went wrong at the back and I'm not sure what it is, I can't believe I am beginning to miss Rodriguez. :crymore:
He should be back soon, he just had a reserve game a couple of days ago, could possibly be on the bench tomorrow.
Charlie: 9
04-02-2006, 02:20
Yesterday, my dad got me the book 'Rangers: The Complete Record' as an early birthday present and I have really enjoyed it, I'm just up to the first Old Firm game.
I reckon you should buy it. (Except you Charlie) :tongue:
Haha, ok... I wont.
Cant believe you's got Boyd for that cheap, Im not pleased with our Jan signings (bar Keano) but hopefully we will sign some quality players in the summer.
Who do yous play tomorrow?
Who do yous play tomorrow?
HIV's in the Scottish Cup.
Who are you lot playing again? :happy:
About big Soti, he can have his moments but sometimes he has lapses in concentration. If he focused on the game and forgot about his "personal vendettas", he would get along much better. Sometimes he just goes missing and when you play in defence, you can't let that happen. Just now he seems to be making a lot of mistakes and I don't really think that Andrews and he have made a solid partnership. We will see what happens when J-Rod comes back but I always thought he was rather quick to lunge into a challenge but thats just me.
Charlie: 9
04-02-2006, 02:34
Who are you lot playing again? :happy:
Nah, we dont want that cup, anyways... :rolleyes:
But good luck anyway...
Nah, we dont want that cup, anyways... :rolleyes:
But good luck anyway...
Aye, I'm sure scraping a win in the CIS Cup final over Dumfermeline will be much more exciting.
Charlie: 9
04-02-2006, 02:44
Aye, I'm sure scraping a win in the CIS Cup final over Dumfermeline will be much more exciting.
I used to be really confident about Celtic playing the other teams in the league (bar Rangers) but these days with a defence that features Mo Camara, clean underwear is a must!
Clyde Frog
04-02-2006, 09:20
Nah, we dont want that cup, anyways... :rolleyes:
But good luck anyway...
It wasn't like that when we beat you in the CIS last year, even Henri Camara said that cup wasn't a big a deal, it was the league....And we won there too. :D
Charlie: 9
04-02-2006, 09:24
It wasn't like that when we beat you in the CIS last year, even Henri Camara said that cup wasn't a big a deal, it was the league....And we won there too. :D
Ok, ok... Lets just drop it, them Motherwell goals still haunt me.
You boys will win today 3-1, Boyd will net two. Still cant believe Celtic didnt sign him...
Rangers_Fureva
04-02-2006, 11:29
I don't thik Boyd would go to Celtic, he says he's a Rangers man through and through.
Well today we play Hibs, one of their players could very well be at Rangers already if they had just bidded something like an extra £200k. Let's see what happens though, hopefully Krisy Boyd will continue his fine goalscoring form.
vanNistelrooy
04-02-2006, 14:50
Rangers 0-3 Hibs :shocking:
Charlie: 9
04-02-2006, 14:53
I don't thik Boyd would go to Celtic, he says he's a Rangers man through and through.
Well today we play Hibs, one of their players could very well be at Rangers already if they had just bidded something like an extra £200k. Let's see what happens though, hopefully Krisy Boyd will continue his fine goalscoring form.
I didnt know he was a Rangers man, some player anyway.
I had a match there now, so I missed the Hibs game, my mates da told me that it was 3-0 to Hibs. Shocking. I didnt see that happening at all. Unlucky. At least you have Europe, lads...
Rangers 0-3 Hibs :shocking:
Really? :shocking:
What went wrong?
Keyser Soze
04-02-2006, 15:17
Unbelievable, 3-0. :shocking:
Some good finishing by Hibs. Riordan started on the bench but ran riot when he came on, could of been playing today in a Rangers shirt if they were to cough up a couple more grand.
What went wrong?
McLeish.
McLeish.
The problem solver has turned out to be the problem maker. :angry:
Clyde Frog
04-02-2006, 16:37
Marvin Andrews, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Ronald Waterreus and Fernando Ricksen to name a few who played absolute shit!
Sotirios Kyrgiakos - Kept coming forward too much, and easily getting caught out of position.
Marvin Andrews - The big man he is, wasn't winning headers, Marvin and Soti is not a wise partnership.
Ronald Waterreus - Fault for the first goal, should have stayed at least on his line can could have possibly got the ball away.
Fernando Ricksen - Lazy, wasn't doing much to help Chris Burke and some of his passes where easily anticipated.
It was embarressing, I sat there for the final whistle once again listening to the Hibs fans rub it in, and it's all down to David Murray, he needs to sack Eck, He doesn't care about Rangers, as long as getting one over the media it's fine. for example, when it was a shock that McLeish was staying, he sayed something on the lines that he "got one over the media". This shows you how much he cares about Rangers, to make a bad choice, just to fool the media. He should go before he ruins the club. The club is already going downhill, and by keeping Eck, it doesn't exactly help. We are the laughing stock of Scotland and Europe and if we play against Villarreal like we did against Hibs, it will be more than 3-0 for sure. Now, it looks like it will be "51 and Stop Counting."
Clyde Frog
04-02-2006, 16:42
Unbelievable, 3-0. :shocking:
Some good finishing by Hibs. Riordan started on the bench but ran riot when he came on, could of been playing today in a Rangers shirt if they were to cough up a couple more grand.
Yes, we had more than enough to spend, and to place a measly £450,000 bid for Riordan was an insult to Mowbray, he had every right to reject it, even though I think Riordan did want to come, I don't blame Mowbray for rejecting it. We should have offered them some decent money, we got into the last 16 of the Champions League, and all we have done to strength our squad was add a striker, despite us needing 2 new centre backs, and a left sided midfielder (which Riordan, I believe can play).
Also, I believe Hutton should have started at right back, and Stevie Smith at left back, I think Ian Murray is good but I prefer Stevie in the left back.
Charlie: 9
04-02-2006, 19:37
I dont think that Krigriakos fella is any good this term, someone said on this thread about his 'personal vebdettas' and I must say that, thats spot on... I noticed it against Celtic...
... But Souness being appointed manager is bad, bad news for you...
Bastards lost me coupon today!
Charlie: 9
07-02-2006, 18:09
Just heard the other day there that Hibs' Ivan Sproule was on my local team, Derry City's books years ago, but they said that he just wasnt good enough, so they let him go to Omagh or some one. Probably wasnt good enough at the time but knowing Derry they just wanted to get any kind of money they could for him. Bastards. Derry and Linfield matches should be quite entertaining after the match... last year the teams coaches got windows broke and plain clothes cops were hiot weith glass and shit like that too, thats the Brandywell for you...
Clyde Frog
10-02-2006, 00:02
Hes Going!!!!
Thank Fuck!
Magpie4eva
10-02-2006, 09:47
Wheres Klos? Why is Eck playing Watterman
Hes going!
Halleujah!
Clyde Frog
12-02-2006, 16:13
Can I say I am suprised at the result.
I remember seeing on the official website on Kyrgiakos fitness saying.
"Good news: Kyrgiakos fit"
Aye, very good news that he cost us the game.
I am fed up with that ginger bastard not being able to learn a few basic things from being manager for four years.
1.) A midfield shouls consist of FOUR players, not two, four. Any other team can just play four or five in midfield and expect to have comfortable possession. Barry Ferguson may be a good midfielder, although not playing like one just now but how can you expect him to control a midfield when he is outnumbered and has Boab 'Zidane' Malcolm as his support.
2.) Buffel is not a left sided midfielder, so why play him there? He is outstanding when played just behind the strikers, so why not play him there?
3.) Kyrgiakos is a liability, when you have Murray, Fan Fan and J-Rod that can all play in the same position, don't play him.
4.) Novo hasn't started a game since November, why start now? He is clearly not match fit and any time he has been played this season it has been on the right wing where he is useless.
5.) The best players for us today were Smith, Hutton and Burke. Does that not tell anyone very clearly that the youth are the only ones that are committed into putting 110% into the cause, why not play more youth and get rid of those who are not going to give it their all (e.g. Kyrgiakos)
6.) Find a formation that suits players and stick to it. Alex Rae, Gavin Rae and Hemdani may all be not as good as Buffel and Burke but if it means giving the team some solididty then play them.
7.) Today was Celtic's first clean sheet since November the 19th, the last time they played us. This means that every single team in the SPL has managed to score at least one goal against them, including Livi, Dundee Utd and even Clyde.
8.) In my honest opinion Celtic were appalling today and have been for the whole of this season. Should they win the league, they will be the worst team to win it in many years (possibly since the 80's) and finishing 21 points behind them just shows how we have been dragged to the pit of Scottish football.
9.) Paul Le Guen's assistant came to watch us today, I doubt he will be taking home much good news. Monsieur Le Guen has said that he liked a challenge, I seriously hope he comes because without him we will be truly fucked in the next five years with someone like Butcher or Souness.
10.) McLeish clearly isn't fit enought to be a manager and there must be someone with passion for the club who wants a job for 4 months, look at Newcastle. They got rid of Souness and have has to wins on the bounce, who says someone like Durrant or McCoist couldn't do that for us?
Clyde Frog
12-02-2006, 20:03
I agree. McLeish has been sticking with Boyd and Lovenkrands up front, and all of a sudden, it's Dado Prso and Nacho Novo. Celtic had 1 shot on target, that says alot about the game and we should have definately got atleast 1 goal by halftime, I don't have a clue why Buffel tried to cut it back as he was through on goal. And as I said, Kyrgiakos was the main blame for that goal. Out of position, it was for Andrews to attack and Kyrgiakos should have stayed with Zurawski.
One thing I was really disgusted with was when I was watching Skysports News, and Eck said in the Interview:
"Everyone on that park gave 100%."
If you think that then you shouldn't be in management. Like you said, only about 3 players gave more than 100% and that was the youngsters.
Overall, it was a poor performance from both teams that they really couldn't challenge each others defences, except the goal.
I would prefer it if he just went just now, because at this rate we aren't going to cause any threat to Villarreal, and if we lose to Hibs next week (which is likely since they have beaten us 3/3) then we could be possibly back down to 5th. For Rangers to be just over 3/4 into the season and struggling to hold on to 4th is really unbelievable how we could actually afford to keep Eck on till the end of the season, the way things are going we will probably be hoping for a Hearts vs Hibs final or else there is a high possibility that we will have no European football at all, nevermind Champions League.
You just can't believe that at the start of the season, McLeish believed he had his best squad since arriving at Rangers.
And to think Paul Le Guen will take over Rangers after that?!
Fuck you Alex Mcleish!
Villarreal lost 1-0 today. They have won one game in the last seven, scoring only three goals and two of them being penalties. They just aren't the same team without Riquelme and in the Champions League group stages they only scored three goals in six games, one being a penalty. Our match against them will be two of the poorest teams ever in a last 16 fixture. I just hope that they are intimidated by the Ibrox atmosphere and we can scrape a win at home. They don't look like they could score many past us so if we can get two goals over the two legs we have a great chance of making something out of this terrible season.
You do have a chance against them, I mean they are terrible without Riquelme. Both teams in bad form against eachother aint that bad,usually lots of battle and stride with 2 teams that have nothing to lose, imagine us in bad form against Inter on form and we have a leaky defense. We'll get slaughtered, although Jaap Stam said its not such a big worry :mellow:
Magpie4eva
13-02-2006, 09:38
McLiesh is a fucking SPAZ!
Clyde Frog
15-02-2006, 16:15
Villarreal's preparations for the Champions League showdown with Rangers a week tonight have been thrown into total chaos. Skipper Quique Alvarez is OUT of both legs of the last 16 tie with Scottish champions and Juan Roman Riquelme is doubtful, having not played for more than a month. And the Spanish club's players banned manager Manuel Pellegrini and his assistants from a crisis meeting about their loss of form. Pellegrini is said to have been furious at being locked out while his squad discussed their slump of one win in their last eight games. Midfielder Josico explained: "We took this decision because the Champions League game is so close. I think that, however bad things look for us at the moment, we need to find a solution."
The struggling La Liga side's build-up to the Ibrox match next Wednesday has been further hit by injuries to key players. Captain Alvarez will miss both legs after tearing a thigh muscle in the 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo on Sunday. The central defender helped his club keep clean sheets against Manchester United, Lille and Benfica in their qualifying group. And playmaker Riquelme, who has been receiving treatment on a thigh injury in Argentina, is only expected back this weekend. He is their leading scorer in the league with nine goals and they have collapsed in his absence. The former Barcelona star, who returned to Buenos Aires nine days ago for treatment last played against Valencia on January 11.
Reading this makes me feel we still have a very good chance of getting something next week.
fahdbari
15-02-2006, 16:29
^^ DAmn YEAH MAN, any1 going 2 the game? I tried but couldnt get tickets..
Clyde Frog
15-02-2006, 16:48
^^ DAmn YEAH MAN, any1 going 2 the game? I tried but couldnt get tickets..
Season ticket holder here. :)
Can't wait for it.
Reading this makes me feel we still have a very good chance of getting something next week.
If we don't play two in midfield against Villarreal then we have a great chance. I am fed up of his shite excuse for a gameplan and tactics.
---------------------Klos-----------------------
---Hutton-----Andrews-----J-Rod--------Smith---
-------Hemdani----Ferguson----Murray-------
---Burke-----------Buffel------------------------
----------------------Boyd----------------------
Waterreus
Prso
Lovenkrands
Namouchi
Ricksen
Fan Fan
G. Rae
Boyd can be replaced by Lovenkrands
Buffel is given a free role behind the striker
Soti must be at least 10 miles away from the game at all times
fahdbari
15-02-2006, 17:19
Absolutely no way would i play Kris Boyd against Villareal. We need someone up front that can get about the defence and i think Lovenkrands showed he can do it against Inter(Good defence) so id opt for him.
Clyde Frog
19-02-2006, 16:55
I have to agree, Lovenkrands has the pace, he can give the defenders a nightmare, after Hemdani's performance, he should definately play in the holding midield role. As much as I want Klos to come in, putting him in for a big match is a gamble, like the Celtic match, although he should have been in the team months ago. Although Kyrgiakos has cost us in weeks, I thought him and Rodriguez weren't bad against Hibs, definately Rodriguez to start the game.
I have to agree, Lovenkrands has the pace, he can give the defenders a nightmare, after Hemdani's performance, he should definately play in the holding midield role. As much as I want Klos to come in, putting him in for a big match is a gamble, like the Celtic match, although he should have been in the team months ago. Although Kyrgiakos has cost us in weeks, I thought him and Rodriguez weren't bad against Hibs, definately Rodriguez to start the game.
Aye, Soti and J-Rod were solid yesterday, some of that on Wednesday please. As much as I hate the Mullet, we should leave him for Wednesday, Klos doesn't have the fitness. If he plays the same team as yesterday we will be torn apart, it may have been a good performance but it was still a 4-2-4 and Buffel was still on the left. Play the team posted above with Andrews replaced by the Greek and the Mullet in goals.
Guillermo
19-02-2006, 17:07
Dunfermline 1 - 8 Celtic :huh:
Biggest win in the history of the SPL.
Clyde Frog
20-02-2006, 18:17
Dunfermline 1 - 8 Celtic :huh:
Biggest win in the history of the SPL.
This is the Rangers thread, you might find the Celtic thread in the 2nd or 3rd page. :tongue:
Anyway, anyone here going to the Villarreal match?
Rangers_Fureva
20-02-2006, 19:21
*Sigh*
Not me, couldn't get tickets. If only i had bought tickets for the Famagusta game, then i'd of been in with a chance of going to it. Hopefully the atmosphere at Ibrox is just like when we played Inter, if it is i can see us pulling out a win to be honest. Wee Burkey will run the show.:cool:
Enjoy the game Daz. (Lucky git)
Clyde Frog
21-02-2006, 03:30
*Sigh*
Not me, couldn't get tickets. If only i had bought tickets for the Famagusta game, then i'd of been in with a chance of going to it. Hopefully the atmosphere at Ibrox is just like when we played Inter, if it is i can see us pulling out a win to be honest. Wee Burkey will run the show.:cool:
Enjoy the game Daz. (Lucky git)
I will. :)
I could imaging that the atmosphere will be wild since we're still in the Champions League after Christmas and try and make it difficult for Villarreal, Ibrox can be a very intimidating atmosphere on the night and hopefully it will on Wednesday.
Magpie4eva
21-02-2006, 17:14
Riquelme could be back...
Clyde Frog
21-02-2006, 22:10
Riquelme could be back...
I think it has already been confirmed that he is fit to play against Rangers, wether he starts on the bench or in the starting eleven is still uncertain.
Magpie4eva
21-02-2006, 22:32
Thats gonna be a fucking blow.
Clyde Frog
22-02-2006, 16:28
Actually, just saw on SSN that he is facing a late fitness test, bring him on I say!
Rangers_Fureva
22-02-2006, 16:41
Mon the Gers!!!
Another card display tonight, should be good.:cool:
It looks fucking class. I cannot wait, even though I can't go. Bring them on, they won't know what's going to hit them tonight. "Ibrox Stadium, the only one in the whole world where you can't hear the Champions League Theme".
So you better listen to it now,
http://media.putfile.com/cl1
Rangers_Fureva
22-02-2006, 17:16
Pictures of the Card Displays:
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5733/13dj3.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=13dj3.jpg)
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3812/30me.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=30me.jpg)
Magpie4eva
22-02-2006, 20:34
Rangers 1-2 Villareal (HT)
Riquelme scored the first from the spot when Dado Prso needlessly handled after 8 minutes. Rangers equallised when Peter Lovekrands smashed home an equaliser from outside the box after he followed up Chris Burkes pass on 22 minutes. Villarreal took the lead again through former Man Utd striker Diego Forlan scored on 35 minutes.
vanNistelrooy
22-02-2006, 20:35
Dodgy Forlan goal, abusing the offside rule a bit!
Magpie4eva
22-02-2006, 20:37
Yeah apparently Villa had 2 offside goals
Gonzalo Rodriguez has the ball in the Rangers net but is ruled offside after a dangerous Juan Riquelme free-kick.
Another let-off for Rangers as former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan slips the ball past keeper Ronald Waterreus, but again a raised flag from the referee's assistant comes to their rescue.
Rangers_Fureva
22-02-2006, 22:11
Excellent performance by the boys tonight. They all played great, (even Namouchi & Kyrgiakos:mellow:). Prso, i was dissapointed by his needled hand ball which led to Villareals first goal. Forlans was a disgrace, made a mockery of the offside rule, that's only my opinion though.
Lovleypants, does it again, some strike from him and some curl on the ball. Apart from that he done pretty much bugger all.
Wee Burky was amense once again, running riot in midfield.
http://i1.tinypic.com/oawvpz.jpg
Magpie4eva
23-02-2006, 16:57
Have you got a clip of the handball...was it bad?
Clyde Frog
23-02-2006, 17:28
Have you got a clip of the handball...was it bad?
No question it was a penalty, Prso's hand was stretched out and above head height and from one of our more expierenced players was shocking, although I think we should have had a penalty like 5 minutes to go.
Charlie: 9
24-02-2006, 15:20
I was mainly watching the Chelsea match but I flicked back to the Rangers match and near eveytime, Rangers either had Villareal under 'P or I had missed a goal. As far as I had seen Chris Burke was probably the best player on the field, good running and crossing, he needs to get that hair cut tho...
Well done anyways like couldve been better, but it couldve been worse too. At least you are in a better position than Chelsea.
benthehornet
24-02-2006, 20:13
c'mon rangers
Clyde Frog
24-02-2006, 20:36
I was mainly watching the Chelsea match but I flicked back to the Rangers match and near eveytime, Rangers either had Villareal under 'P or I had missed a goal. As far as I had seen Chris Burke was probably the best player on the field, good running and crossing, he needs to get that hair cut tho...
Well done anyways like couldve been better, but it couldve been worse too. At least you are in a better position than Chelsea.
:laugh:
Aye, hes getting quite a mullet now. He was definately our best player, went past about 3 players and although he lost the ball, it fell to Lovenkrands feet and scored a brilliant goal.
Second leg will be even more difficult and will just have to wait and see if we are up to it.
Second leg will be even more difficult and will just have to wait and see if we* are up to it.
*McLeish
We can't afford him to use his usual jokes for tactics. The formation must be some form of 4-5-1, in my opinion with Buffel running from midfield to support Lovenkrands. Ian Murray should be played at left mid to keep the midfield solid and the defence cannot afford to give away cheap goals. You would think that McLeish being a defender would have given us a better chance of having a solid defence but he can't even teach them the thing he is good at. :huh:
Charlie: 9
24-02-2006, 21:38
Aye, I reckon that it depends on how Chris Burke plays. I would think that the squad will go there with confidence high and it might be a good 90mins of football to watch. Best of luck anyway...
Rangers_Fureva
24-02-2006, 22:55
I'd probably like to see something like this for the Villareal game.
-----------------------Porno Ron------------------------
---Hutton-------Rodriguez------Soto/Murray-------Smith-
-----------------------Hemdani-------------------------
-----------------------Ferguson------------------------
----Burke----------------------------------Buffel-------
---------------Boyd----------Lovleypants--------------
I'd probably like to see something like this for the Villareal game.
-----------------------Porno Ron------------------------
---Hutton-------Rodriguez------Soto/Murray-------Smith-
-----------------------Hemdani-------------------------
-----------------------Ferguson------------------------
----Burke----------------------------------Buffel-------
---------------Boyd----------Lovleypants--------------
Hemdani and Ferguson would get humped in midfield. Buffel and Burke are both nearly attackers so that formation would be a 4-2-4 and it wouldn't even work in the SPL. The majority of teams play against us with a 4-5-1 and throughout this season our two man midfield has been constantly over-run by the likes of Dunfermeline, Livingston and Hibs to name but a few. I wouldn't play Boyd against them, he has no experience in Europe and we could use him later on in the match should we lose a goal (which we undoubtedly will). Although Murray too does not have much of a European pedigree, we need to keep the midfield strong and Buffel must be allowed space in the centre of midfield to 'do his thing' and exploit Lovenkrands pace, exactly like we did in December.
___________Ron
Hutton__Soti__J-Rod__Smith
__________Hemdani
_____Ferguson______Murray
Burke_________Buffel
_________Lovenkraands
Rangers_Fureva
24-02-2006, 23:07
I'm not so sure about Murray at left mid. He hasn't got the pace and can't cross a ball for shit, but i suppose there isn't really anyone else who can play there. Unless we move Smith to left mid and put Murray as the left back.
Clyde Frog
24-02-2006, 23:48
------------------------- Waterreus -------------------------
---- Hutton ---- Rodriguez --------- Kyrgiakos ----- Smith ----
--------------------------- A. Rae* -------------------------
-------------------------- Ferguson -------------------------
----- Burke ------------------------------------- Murray -----
--------------------------------- Buffel ----------------------
---------------------- Lovenkrands --------------------------
*Alex Rae: Haven't heard much about him lately, but all I can say is that he rarely disappointed me in midfield, the only down side to him is his age but if we give him some match fitness between now and the next Villarreal tie, he could be an asset.
Left Midfield: We haven't really got a left midfield/winger, hopefully we will have a good one in the following years (Dany N'Guessan) but Murray is a versatile player and saves Buffel running all over the park and concentrate working in behind the striker.
Kyrgiakos: I still have mixed feelings about him. Well, he is shite and thats a fact but do we have anyone else for his position? Marvin Andrews and Pierre-Fanfan, I still don't know the whos better between Marvin Andrews and Kyrgiakos, and haven't properly seen Pierre-Fanfan since the start of the season, despite a game against Livingston which almost caused us the game, and against Celtic which it would have been hard to pick just 5 shite players out of that team.
Subs
Klos
Hemdani
Andrews
Boyd
Novo**
Namouchi**
Ricksen**
**Couldn't think of any other decent players to put on the bench so they may aswell keep it warm.
Magpie4eva
24-02-2006, 23:50
Porno Ron :laugh:
Charlie: 9
25-02-2006, 02:35
I'd probably like to see something like this for the Villareal game.
-----------------------Porno Ron------------------------
---Hutton-------Rodriguez------Soto/Murray-------Smith-
-----------------------Hemdani-------------------------
-----------------------Ferguson------------------------
----Burke----------------------------------Buffel-------
---------------Boyd----------Lovleypants--------------
That team could do it. I was suprised to see Boyd not starting on the 1st leg. He's in form and all that so why did he start on the bench? Madness.
Rangers_Fureva
25-02-2006, 10:56
He's not been in the Champions League before, so could be pretty inexperienced. Right now that's who i'd play upfront with Lovleypants.
Magpie4eva
25-02-2006, 11:04
That team could do it. I was suprised to see Boyd not starting on the 1st leg. He's in form and all that so why did he start on the bench? Madness.
Why did he start on the bench? Cause McLeish is sensless
Rangers_Fureva
25-02-2006, 11:22
Why did he start on the bench? Cause McLeish is sensless
Check what i just said. Boyd hasn't played in the Champions League before so will be inexperienced. When you have people like Dado Prso and Lovenkrands upfront who have played init and scored then that's who'd be first choice.
Magpie4eva
25-02-2006, 11:45
Yeah but you have to start somewhere.
Charlie: 9
25-02-2006, 12:56
He's not been in the Champions League before, so could be pretty inexperienced. Right now that's who i'd play upfront with Lovleypants.
I see what you mean, but Id think he'd be worth a gamble. Maybe he'll start in Spain...
Check what i just said. Boyd hasn't played in the Champions League before so will be inexperienced. When you have people like Dado Prso and Lovenkrands upfront who have played init and scored then that's who'd be first choice.
Well if he doesn't play then he's never going to get any experience.
Magpie4eva
25-02-2006, 13:12
Well if he doesn't play then he's never going to get any experience.
Excatly.
Rangers_Fureva
25-02-2006, 13:56
Well if he doesn't play then he's never going to get any experience.
Fair enough if it's in the group stages etc, but the last 16. I'm all up for him starting in Spain anyways. I said that because i'd rather of had Lovenkrands and Prso upfront at Ibrox than Lovenkrands/boyd Prso/boyd.
Magpie4eva
25-02-2006, 14:11
Is Klos better than Wattereus?
Is Klos better than Wattereus?Klos is one of the most underrated keepers around
Magpie4eva
25-02-2006, 14:14
Good cause of what I've seen of him hes class.
Klos is one of the most underrated keepers around
Well said, he could walk into practically any Premiership team and hold number one spot, why he sits on the bench at Ibrox is beyond me. However, I know a guy who is good friends with Klos and Stefan told him that McLeish and he have severe problems with getting along and that the only reason he did not leave in the winter was becuase he knew we were getting a new manager in the summer.
As for our strikeforce, I'd want Buffel classed as a striker because he basically is one. If you play him with two strikers we end up playing a 4-2-4 which is basically suicide. I understand that Boyd could disrupt Villarreal physically however Lovenkrands pace would be more effective in my opinion because the only way we can score will be on the counter attack and pumping up high balls to Boyd will just be a waste of time against such a strong defence.
Our main problem lies at left mid, McLeish has never bought a left sided midfielder in four years and playing the likes of Namouchi there is just going to make the lad play shite. Novo was a class player last season until McLeish decides that he should become a right winger, so he loses all of his faith and becomes shite. The only player in our squad that I feel is capable of playing at left mid is Ian Murray although even he is actually a defender.
Clyde Frog
25-02-2006, 19:37
Our main problem lies at left mid, McLeish has never bought a left sided midfielder in four years
What about Bojan Djordjic from Man Utd, I think he was a left sided midfielder but he was utter shit, I remember he had an open goal from like 4 yards and he hit the cross bar. :laugh:
Magpie4eva
26-02-2006, 11:35
Hes as retarded as his name.
Charlie: 9
26-02-2006, 15:04
Djordic was crap, big time but could they not throw Burke out the left? He's quality player...
I remember he had an open goal from like 4 yards and he hit the cross bar. :laugh:
Aye, I was in the Broomloan Front that day, possibly the worst miss I have ever seen in real life.
Clyde Frog
26-02-2006, 20:05
Djordic was crap, big time but could they not throw Burke out the left? He's quality player...
Sometimes Eck does. Against Villarreal when Novo came on, he was throwing on to the left so Novo could be on the right, but he's much better on the right. I think I have seen Stevie Smith in left midfield once, not bad but he's prefered at left back. What we need is a natural left sided midfielder.
Charlie: 9
04-03-2006, 16:15
0-1 Boyd (57)
Rangers_Fureva
04-03-2006, 16:18
Why the hell did Bernard get a start?:laugh:
And i take it looking at the line-up Novo's playing out of position once again.
Why the hell did Bernard get a start?:laugh:
I'd love to see Olly in the Black & White again :(
Rangers_Fureva
04-03-2006, 16:32
As from what we've seen this season Rangers give away another lead. Thankfully though we got a goal 4 mins later through an own goal from some Twaddle guy. Also noticed there, Rangers have someone called Baltacha on the bench, anyone know who this is?:unsure: That's the first i've heard of him.
I'd love to see Olly in the Black & White again :(
He's mince, i'd give him back to the Newcastle for nothing.:laugh: But the thing is, would use actually play him?:mellow:
He's mince, i'd give him back to the Newcastle for nothing.:laugh: But the thing is, would use actually play him?:mellow:He was a revelation for us i kid you not, strong in the tackle, pacey, up and down the flanks, good finisher, good crosser, just his agent was a greedy twat...
Much better and more committed than that tosser Babayaro
Rangers_Fureva
04-03-2006, 16:36
He was a revelation for us i kid you not, strong in the tackle, pacey, up and down the flanks, good finisher, good crosser, just his agent was a greedy twat...
Much better and more committed than that tosser Babayaro
Haha, too bad he isn't like that now.:tongue:
Charlie: 9
04-03-2006, 16:36
As from what we've seen this season Rangers give away another lead. Thankfully though we got a goal 4 mins later through an own goal from some Twaddle guy. Also noticed there, Rangers have someone called Baltacha on the bench, anyone know who this is?:unsure: That's the first i've heard of him.
He's mince, i'd give him back to the Newcastle for nothing.:laugh: But the thing is, would use actually play him?:mellow:
I think he came from St Johnstone.
Its 2-1 to Rangers and 2-0 to Celtic (Petrov, Maloney)
Keyser Soze
04-03-2006, 16:46
He was a revelation for us i kid you not, strong in the tackle, pacey, up and down the flanks, good finisher, good crosser, just his agent was a greedy twat...
Much better and more committed than that tosser Babayaro
Yep. Always played well against Chelsea aswell, scored the winner a few seasons back. Babayaro was tops when he was at Chelsea a few years back, we made him the most expensive teenager at the time from Andelecht. :cool:
Clyde Frog
06-03-2006, 17:56
First things first.
Johnny, your welcome to take Bernard back, all he is doing now is moving one of our best prospects out of position. And for the times he has played, he has been nothing but lazy.
Rangers have someone called Baltacha on the bench
This was a mistake, it was number 66, who is 18 years old, signed from West Ham United (I think) and threatened his teammate with a knife once I believe, also an U19 England International. It can only be Moses Ashikodi (His first name should go down well with Rangers fans :) )
EDIT: From Rangers Offical site:
Subs not used: Klos, Ricksen, Andrews, G. Rae, Ashikodi.
P.S. You got to feel sorry for Klos, no way does he deserved to be warming that bench. :(
Rangers are beating Villarreal 1-0. Lovenkrands. Again.
Clyde Frog
07-03-2006, 20:28
Again? When were we beating them before?
Anyway, Forlan got through on goal, no man on him and Waterreus pulled off a great save!
EDIT: Not even halftime and there has already been 5 bookings. This referee is pretty stricted so Rangers should be careful.
The ref is a disgrace. I suppose it's good for us because it slows them down but sometimes he takes the mickey. If we can sneak another one I will feel so much better but just now I'm just as nervous as I was at half time.
Again? When were we beating them before?
Anyway, Forlan got through on goal, no man on him and Waterreus pulled off a great save!
EDIT: Not even halftime and there has already been 5 bookings. This referee is pretty stricted so Rangers should be careful.
I meant that Lovenkrands has scored again because he is in rich scoring form. Anyway, Villarreal have equalised. Arruabarrena.
Clyde Frog
07-03-2006, 21:15
I meant that Lovenkrands has scored again because he is in rich scoring form. Anyway, Villarreal have equalised. Arruabarrena.
Ah, okay.
We need a miracle, since Villarreal have scored, we have been very poor and Franco could have had 2 goals now. We need to get our act together.
Clyde Frog
07-03-2006, 21:38
4 minutes added on, but the amount of times the Villarreal players have hit the deck, should be way more than 4.
Wasted a whole minute on the goalkeeper.
Their whole performance was a disgrace to football however what can you expect from people who were brought up learning how to cheat and decieve referees.
I'm absolutely gutted but at the same time very proud. We only lost one game in 10 Champions League matches and in nearly every game we showed spirit and character. No more so than tonight where we just couldn't get that last goal or hold out for a whole half. The team and the fans did us proud. To have 12,000 away fans in a 23,000 seater stadium in Europe is extrordinary and the fans were still making noise even at the end.
Lord Shrimpeh
07-03-2006, 21:57
Their whole performance was a disgrace to football however what can you expect from people who were brought up learning how to cheat and decieve referees.
I'm absolutely gutted but at the same time very proud. We only lost one game in 10 Champions League matches and in nearly every game we showed spirit and character. No more so than tonight where we just couldn't get that last goal or hold out for a whole half. The team and the fans did us proud. To have 12,000 away fans in a 23,000 seater stadium in Europe is extrordinary and the fans were still making noise even at the end.
Even the ones who attacking the bus? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4784322.stm. A minority, but still pretty disgraceful.
Even the ones who attacking the bus? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4784322.stm. A minority, but still pretty disgraceful.
There have been several phone calls from Villarreal from Rangers fans who are mystified to these claims as they watched the bus head towards the stadium with no problems. Plus, the BBC reporter in Villarreal said that he saw nothing.
Unlucky for rangers. I wanted them to go through
Rangers_Fureva
07-03-2006, 22:04
First half was a half to remember for Rangers, excellent play throughout and we really showed Villareal how Rangers can play. In the second half though we were kept quiet and looked a bit shakey at the back at times. Loved the atmosphere from the gers fans though, gotta give them credit. As 50! said, 1 loss in 10 games is a great acheivement, just to be put out on away goals to a bunch of scumbags though is a dissapointing ending.
Unlucky Rangers i was diggin for youse aswell.
Guillermo
07-03-2006, 22:08
I wasn't 'diggin' for you but well played anyway.
Clyde Frog
07-03-2006, 22:12
We played great in the first half, but the problem lies on starting the game, wether it be starting the first half, or the second but Rangers are slow at starting. 1-0 up at Porto, within minutes into the second half, Porto score. Against Inter Milan, about 2 minutes into the second half, we lose a goal. Although the second leg against Artmedia we took an early lead, there goal came as just as quick, and same went for the second half.
It wasn't a suprise that Rangers couldn't hold out longer in the second half, and the goal I feel destroyed the team as the first half performance completely changed in the second half, but we can't fault our efforts, we weren't truely beaten by our opponents, we put up a fight and gave Villarreal a run for there money. Although both goals were poorly defended, credit to Villarreal cause they could have scored atleast 3 more, 2 good saves from Waterreus keeping us in it, the only part I didn't like there diving tricks, but like you said 50, it isn't a suprise either.
Well done Rangers, now we can put our concentration into the league as for us playing in the Champions next season is in jeopardy.
Charlie: 9
08-03-2006, 00:59
Unlucky tonight lads. I didnt see the game but was told that you played well, esp in the first half. Seen Lovenkrands goal and Arruabarena's too, sadly it came to an end tonight. Always next season to do one better. Look at us, we never even got sniff this season!
rfcloyalist
08-03-2006, 10:24
well played, thats all ive got to say just now, as my head is still pumping from the party we were having last night!
SouthEastLondonLoyal via Glasgow
cmon gers
Magpie4eva
08-03-2006, 16:54
Unlucky Rangers. Despite supporting Toon I was still gutted Rangers went out.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/4788114.stm
Is that the investement we are hearing so much about? £18m doesn't sound too shabby for PLG's summer transfer kitty and although in that article the figure quoted is at £48m, I have been told it could be much closer to £80m depending on shirt sales.
Charlie: 9
09-03-2006, 00:46
Good money to make good use of in the summer then.
Where were you's in the Richest club list, 50 ?
Where were you's in the Richest club list, 50 ?
21st. That's solely due to the fact that we had no Champions League football last year.
Charlie: 9
09-03-2006, 01:05
Right, ok.
Strachan said that he wants his summer deals done by the time the World Cup starts.I hope he gets a few million, enough to get who we need. Defenders, big time.
Clyde Frog
09-03-2006, 18:16
Just heard on STV that Uefa are launching 2 investigations. 1 is for the window smashed on the Villarreal bus, fair enough, the small minority deserved to be punished if they did it. The second investigation is how so many Rangers fans got tickets for every end of the ground. Now that is just bollocks in my opinion.
EDIT: Another Uefa investigation, this one is out of the blue. This one is for discriminatory chants in both fixtures, what the fuck? This one completely came out of nowhere.
EDIT: Another Uefa investigation, this one is out of the blue. This one is for discriminatory chants in both fixtures, what the fuck? This one completely came out of nowhere.
It's Celtic fans and their petitions. They just can't take the fact that we were there. :rolleyes:
Charlie: 9
11-03-2006, 09:55
BBC Sport has this page about the conduct charge that you will face...
Here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4785184.stm)
Magpie4eva
11-03-2006, 10:03
Rangers defender Steven Smith returns after missing the Champions League tie at Villarreal in midweek with flu.
Striker Dado Prso may also feature, having been suspended for European duty, while Nacho Novo and Kris Boyd are also looking for roles up front.
Going to the game Rangers?
Clyde Frog
11-03-2006, 10:08
I will be going.
I think we should stick with Buffel in behind Lovenkrands. To be honest, Dado's days are coming to an end soon I think, with his dodgy knee etc. He hasn't been the same player before the injury. :(
We Stevie better be in the starting line up, much better than Bernard and Murray at left back. Nacho shouldn't start another game, he had a "half good" season last season, but it hasn't worked for him this season, although McLeish could take part of the blame by sticking him on the wing.
Magpie4eva
11-03-2006, 16:30
Rangers 2 - 0 Kilmarnock
K Boyd 12
J Rodriguez 70
Kris Boyd against his former club :w00t:
Clyde Frog
11-03-2006, 17:59
Brilliant last 10 or 15 minutes. Most of it was quite dissapointing though, but it was good to see Kris Boyd score against his former club. I think the turning point was when Peter Lovenkrands goal, him rounding the keeper to force an error for the keeper to be sent off, and for Dado to score, then his freekick which was brilliant. It may have been against an out field player, but on the replay, the placing looked top quality.
Good to see the Gers get a big win for a change, it's been awhile and with Hearts dropping points, this makes the gap 6 points and if Rangers win at Tyncastle next week, it will only be 3 points and this win surely is a big boost going into the match, I think Lovenkrands should start the match since he has been on form recently, and was impressed by him today.
Clyde Frog
11-03-2006, 18:28
Whoohoo!
Hes coming! Bonjour Paul Le Guen. :D
Clyde Frog
12-03-2006, 10:50
Some quality videos from Follow Follow. :D
http://www.grapheine.com/bombaytv/play_uk.php?id=877526
http://www.grapheine.com/bombaytv/play_uk.php?id=875957
Magpie4eva
12-03-2006, 10:56
Congrats to Rangers! Hopefully Newcastle will appoint O'Neil/Hitzfeld soon :)
Clyde Frog
12-03-2006, 18:55
Jim Duffy to our defence.
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=370482006
UEFA joke not getting any funnier as they ignore the bigger issues
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UEFA would infuriate me if they weren't so laughable. There they are getting all high and mighty about some "discriminatory chants" allegedly made by Rangers supporters yet when they have the opportunity to tackle the bigger problem of racism in the likes of Spain, they hand out a derisory fine that couldn't even be construed as a slap on the wrists.
Now, I haven't seen the dossier allegedly compiled by UEFA highlighting the perceived injustices but I'm guessing there wasn't a player so reviled by whatever the fans were singing that they wanted to leave the field, as Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o tried to do as a result of racist abuse in a recent match against Real Zaragoza. The fact his team-mates said they would have followed him off the pitch underlines how bad that issue is getting there.
In 2004, soccer's anti-violence committee announced a series of measures, including five-year stadium bans and fines of up to €60,000 against fans guilty of racist behaviour, while Spain's secretary of state for sport, Jaime Lissavetzky, got the federation, clubs and players' unions to sign a grand-sounding Protocol Against Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Soccer.
Yet, instead of banning the fans or dishing out the kind of punishment that would force Real Zaragoza to get their own house in order, the club was fined €9,000 and the Spanish authorities still refuse to accept that racism is a major problem in their game.
Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to make light of bigotry or pretend that sectarian behaviour is acceptable in civilised society, but look around Europe at all the other problems - the fact Atletico Bilbao will only sign Basque players is surely discriminatory against everyone else, or what about clubs in the former Yugoslavia, where racism and bigotry is part and parcel of their signing practice?
At least Rangers are trying to address the problems posed by a section of their support. David Murray has done so much to try to break down religious barriers. He allowed Graeme Souness to sign Mo Johnston and has launched a number of initiatives and made public his disdain of bigoted behaviour. There is no sectarian signing policy and fans have been banned by the club for behaviour that was deemed unacceptable.
I remember the days when the intros to certain songs were played over the loudspeakers at Ibrox and then turned down to let the fans sing the rest. That doesn't happen any longer. Rangers have done so much to combat the problem and while more must be done, UEFA don't need to stick their noses in. David Murray is determined and more than capable of seeing this thing through himself.
It's the equivalent of police hounding a guy on probation for nicking sweeties instead of going out and catching the murderers. If everything else in the garden was rosy then, OK, let them clamp down on the clubs with sectarian fans - and Rangers are by no means the only offenders in Europe, let alone Scotland - but it's not, and I for one would prefer to see them tackling the bigger issues before they start flexing muscle over this one.
The other laughable factor in all this is the fact that the behaviour of Rangers fans breaches UEFA's strict Fair Play code of conduct. They have a d**n cheek. Watch top level football and there is no such thing as fair play. All that matters is winning and winning at all costs. That's what UEFA need to address.
We see kids walking out hand in hand with the players, there are special flags, t-shirts and players are asked to hold up cards at times, all extolling the merits of fair play but then the match starts and we have players diving all over the place, following the command of managers who tell them to waste time, or get opposition players booked. There are players writhing around in agony yet television replays showed there was absolutely no contact.
Maybe UEFA should sort out the bad boys on the pitch and get their own house in order before they start wielding torches and pitchforks and marching to the doors of clubs who, yes, historically have had a problem with sectarianism and bigotry, but are very publicly trying to tackle the issue and doing a pretty good job of it considering it will take time to wipe out something that has been inherent in our culture, never mind our football, for more than 100 years.
If UEFA want to take action from the Villarreal v Rangers game, then maybe they should be attacking the Spanish side's goalkeeper, whose actions discriminated against any decent football fans and who made a mockery of the Fair Play motto.
As I've said, sectarianism is not something to be condoned but UEFA are setting a dangerous precedent. Because views vary on what is discriminatory.
If UEFA had previously issued a warning stating that a particular chant or song would be liable to punishment and Rangers had been aware of that and the fans had still belted it out then OK, but, as far as I am aware, that's not the case.
If the chants were about the Pope perhaps that discriminates against people who like the Pope (and remember not everyone in this world does, not even every Catholic!) but where does it stop? Virtually all songs could be considered discriminatory to someone (even if it's just the opposition supporters or perhaps a certain player's wife or family). If the Dambusters tune is played at a ground is that discriminating against all Germans? Maybe UEFA should compile a list of tunes and chants which are acceptable - their own Top 40.
As I said, it's a joke. But that's UEFA. Instead of tackling issues like racism, I'm just awaiting the day they make it compulsory to join in the dreaded Mexican Wave.
Related topics
Clyde Frog
18-03-2006, 02:01
Did anyone see Scotsport Fanzone? The new addition to the worst football programme on TV and it's only there second week. Oh, I was in tears at this.
*Caller on the show*
Jim Delacunt: Hello?
Gary Smith (Caller): *Can't quite hear him*
Jim Delacunt: You're will need to speak up.
Gary Smith: Awrite bawbag!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Fuckin' priceless, and if it was going to happen any show, it would have been Scotsports Fanzone. Someone else phoned in later and tried something similer but he just burst out laughing with Delacunt saying "Here we go again."
I was literally in tears at that caller. Got more laughs out of that than 8/10 cats. (Even just thinking about it just makes me burst out laughing).
Hope someone could get a clip of this.
P.S. I this isn't much to do with Rangers but it's Scottish related and saw no point opening a new thread, the English probably don't know what a bawbag is. ;)
Clyde Frog
25-03-2006, 21:38
Awrite, this thread is dying down a bit so it's time to revive it.
Rangers 1-0 Dunfermline, it was a bit shakey but we got there but my question is that, who is Gallacher? He was on the bench according to the Rangers website.
Magpie4eva
26-03-2006, 09:39
Well done for 1-0.
I heard Kyriakos has denied signing a contract with Olympiakos...cant remember where I saw it.
Meanwhile....
Sweden international Kim Kallstrom has welcomed reported interest from incoming Rangers manager Paul Le Guen.
Le Guen, who takes over at Ibrox in the summer, has been linked with a move for the 23-year-old Rennes midfielder.
And Kallstrom told Expressen newspaper: "I have heard about the interest from Rangers. They are a club that are willing to invest.
"Le Guen is a well-respected coach in France, a top coach. It is flattering that I am in the picture."
Kallstrom, who has won 24 caps for Sweden, extended his terms at Rennes last year and is under contract until 2008.
He moved to French football in 2004 after a £1.75m move from Djurgaardens.
Awrite, this thread is dying down a bit so it's time to revive it.
Rangers 1-0 Dunfermline, it was a bit shakey but we got there but my question is that, who is Gallacher? He was on the bench according to the Rangers website.
He is the reserve keeper, Wattereus had the flu so Klos was playing (:)) and this lad was on the bench. Although we got the win yesterday, it wasn't very convincing. Remember, Celtic put eight past them and we struggled to get one. We made so many chances in the first twenty minutes that by even putting two of them away we would have been safe for teh rest of the game but as usual we had to do it the McLeish way. Anyway, we got the win and I think we will all be supporting Celtic in a fortnight when they play Hearts because we really need that Champions League spot. I don't think I've ever wanted Celtic to win but look how far McLeish has put us in it.
Anyway, well done to Stafan Klos who kept us in the game yesterday, Wattereus would have never saved it.
Clyde Frog
26-03-2006, 13:22
He will probably still be dropped though. Can't see Eck dropping Waterreus, which is ashame because I still rate Klos the better keeper. I will be supporting Celtic, and I have never supported to win a match before which really says it all for Rangers this season. I couldn't make it to the game, as there was an accident in Anniesland train station (I think someone commiting suicide) and the trains where off for a period but listening to the game on the radio it sounded like Buffel missed great chances aswell as Burke, and Boyd being pretty much poor. We are suppose to be a team chasing a Champions League spot but scraping a 1-0 win against Dunfermline doesn't show the determination of the team to win. Also, Dunfermline had there reserve keeper in as Allan McGregor can't play against us.
Rangers_Fureva
26-03-2006, 15:59
Didn't see or hear any of the game so don't have a clue how it went.:( Sounds as though we performed just like we were on that run without a win, struggling to get them into the net. About Klos though, i was delighted when i heard he was in goals and he pulled off a fair few class saves, looking forward to tomorrow night to see them.:happy:.
I must admit that i will be supporting Celtic in a fortnight too(:(). I mean we'll have to if we want that Champions League spot. Although saying that, Celtic are far enough in front so they may lie down to Hearts, but i just don't know what to think on what they will do, so i guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Der Goalie!!!:D:D
Clyde Frog
07-04-2006, 09:57
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/forumfun/misc8.jpg
Anyway, I haven't got the papers but reading on FF that Waterreus is acting the cunt again criticizing other players. Stefan should be brought back into the first team action, I haven't been too keen on Waterreus but now that he is acting that he has been the star player, he should be out of the first team in my opinion.
Der Goalie loyal!
Rangers_Fureva
07-04-2006, 14:24
Why Klos didn't play last week is beyond me. He played amazing a fornight ago and deserved a chance last week.
In all honestly i hate Porno Ron something awful. His attitude i havn't really been aware of, but certain things he does on the pitch really get's me going and i don't see why Klos is being kept on the sidelines when obviously he is the far better keeper.
Next season though, i hope PLG tells Porno Ron to jog on, and renue Klos's contract for atleast another year.
dazmister
07-04-2006, 14:51
can t see waterarse playing again now.
bring back the german cat.
ps.great video mate,lovin his cheezer when he finds out the great news.
Clyde Frog
07-04-2006, 18:48
Just watching STV and they said despite Waterreus being disciplined, he will be in goals tomorrow. He thinks he is the best player and bragging how he has kept Klos out of the team. There is only one reason he has kept Klos out and that's McLeish. He isn't better than Klos and most of the fans agree. I honestly feel sorry for Klos, Waterreus makes more mistakes than Klos has made in 7 years at Rangers and with disgraceful comments about the club, he still isn't getting into first team. What did Klos ever do to McLeish to deserve this?
Rangers are plotting to take Newcastle flop Jean-Alain Boumsong back to Glasgow.
Paul Le Guen - who takes over as Ibrox boss at the end of the season - is a long-time friend and a big admirer of Boumsong.
And we understand Le Guen told his fellow Frenchman he was keen to offer him a return to Scotland when they met at a promotional event in Paris last month.
But while Boumsong would jump at the move, Rangers would be willing to pay less than £3 million of the £8.5 million they made from selling him to United just 15 months ago.
Le Guen has also spoken to current Gers boss Alex McLeish about the impact made by Boumsong at Ibrox following his arrival from Auxerre in the summer of 2004.
And although he has other defensive targets in mind, Le Guen knows they, unlike Boumsong, would demand to play Champions League football next season - something Rangers may not be able to provide.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are planning to rescue Albert Luque from his Newcastle hell this summer - if they can offload a flop of their own.
Luque is tipped to be on his way to the Spanish capital as a replacement for Bulgarian striker Martin Petrov who has scored just one goal in 30 appearances since arriving from German club Wolfsburg last summer.:w00t
Rangers_Fureva
09-04-2006, 21:48
No!.:(
I heard it was £3m for Boumsong but he said he didn't want to go back.
Clyde Frog
14-04-2006, 21:16
I can't believe this shite! We are found not guilty of the sectarianism and yet Yooefa are appealing there own decision. Everyone will do anything to bring down the Bears.
I can't believe this shite! We are found not guilty of the sectarianism and yet Yooefa are appealing there own decision. Everyone will do anything to bring down the Bears.
The fact is you are.
EDIT: And Celtic are too. ;)
Clyde Frog
16-04-2006, 15:51
The fact is you are.
EDIT: And Celtic are too. ;)
Are you trying to say that we are the only ones in Scotland?
I remember a couple of years ago, Hibs fans chanting "Dirty orange bastards!" at us, so it isn't just the Old Firm, but they are picking on us anyway, particularly.
Are you trying to say that we are the only ones in Scotland?
I remember a couple of years ago, Hibs fans chanting "Dirty orange bastards!" at us, so it isn't just the Old Firm, but they are picking on us anyway, particularly.
No. But the Of are probably the worst.
But it is utter bullshit when all these people say its the minority of the crowd. I even heard one of the guys on the radio yesterday say it was about 1%! So he is trying to say only 500 fans inside Ibrox and Parkhead sign these songs.
UEFA have just bottled it. Everyone knows it is happening.
Magpie4eva
17-04-2006, 15:28
Go! Get out! Nobody likes you Boumsong!
OldFirmBlue
19-04-2006, 04:09
Alright lads...
Ill try to start posting more on here!..
Some of you may know me from Follow Follow, (Koeman)
Anyway, must win on Sunday at the Piggery.......
Clyde Frog
19-04-2006, 13:46
Aye I know you. :)
Obviously this is a must win game, and depends how determined we are depending on the result. If we lose, I will feel sorry for Paul Le Guen and it just gives him a harder job.
Rangers_Fureva
19-04-2006, 16:45
If we lose this we may aswell just give up as i doubt we'll see any 'miracles' happening. Seriously, if don't get that 2nd spot i will be totally gutted. Most of the players Paul Le Guen is supposidly wanting to bring in will want Champions League football, so i can't see them coming if we can't offer that next season. Hopefully though, we can nick that 2nd spot for a successfull European campaign next season.
Rangers_Fureva
19-04-2006, 17:39
Just found this on youtube. A good tribute for a manager who acheived great things at his time here. Nice one Alex.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euqZ0AaMDyE&search=football%20manager
Alright lads...
Ill try to start posting more on here!..
Some of you may know me from Follow Follow, (Koeman)
Anyway, must win on Sunday at the Piggery.......
Oh aye, you have the superman avatar?
RF, that video makes McLeish look like an amazing manager. :erm:
Rangers_Fureva
19-04-2006, 21:55
Oh aye, you have the superman avatar?
RF, that video makes McLeish look like an amazing manager. :erm:
:unsure: :shocking:
Get it sent to all the Premiership clubs, we could have him gone by the end of the season. ;)
OldFirmBlue
20-04-2006, 02:36
Oh aye, you have the superman avatar?
Aye, thats me. :ninja:
RF, that video makes McLeish look like an amazing manager. :erm:
There is no denying that Eck has done a job for us.
Irish-Hibbie
20-04-2006, 16:09
Mon da Hibbies
Charlie: 9
20-04-2006, 17:33
Mon da Hibbies
Whats the point... They know youre Irish.
Clyde Frog
20-04-2006, 17:46
Whats the point... They know youre Irish.
Or sectarian. ;)
Charlie: 9
20-04-2006, 17:53
Or sectarian. ;)
Maybe... Maybe... ;)
We also know he's on drugs. ;)
Heres the new Rangers top :cool: as you can see from my avatar also here is a link with all Le Guens summer targets ;) http://www.rangersloyal.co.uk/transferrumours/rumourssum06.html
Charlie: 9
21-04-2006, 23:29
From youre avatar it looks a nice rig, I wont be buying one tho :tongue:
:laugh: Guily.
IF that is the new top i'll be buying one. It looks quite tasty ;)
Looks a bit like the Lyon style. ;) (seriously)
Rangers_Fureva
22-04-2006, 00:30
Looks a bit like the Lyon style. ;) (seriously)
It's supposed to look like that. All the umbro kits next season are gonna be the same style.
Don't know if many of you's will care but:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4932372.stm
He deserves a run in a firt team even if it is motherwell. Good luck to him.
Cisse (liverpool), Diawara and Clerc have been added to that list I posted last night http://www.rangersloyal.co.uk/transferrumours/rumourssum06.html
The following was posted on a Motherwell forum, on the night of the 22nd of May 2005:
Posted by EwingMcT0tties on 22 May 23:19 Complain | Prev | Next | Reply
You are a disgrace to the game ...
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Typical, lie down to the Huns then play out of your skins against us. Never mind, what goes around comes around and you will be relegated next year and we will take six off you when we play you next time. How can you celebrate that today? We played you off the park and were stupendously spectacular and we all know in our heart of hearts that we really won that game and the league today and at the end of the day I am proud, proud as fvck of my club and safe in the knowledge that I am and always will be part of the Celtic family and not a Hun or a small, zuber club like Murderwell who have no support, no soul and no future. If the SFA had any guts they'd fine you and that hun Butcher and Marshall for last week's performance at Ipox compared with today.
Celebrate your hollow victory all you like but we are still Celtic fans and are the greatest in the world and were the first to sing YNWA.
WALK WITH ME OH MY LORD
THROUGH THE DARKEST NIGHT
AND BRIGHTEST DAY,
BE AT MY SIDE OH LORD,
HOLD MY HAND AND GUIDE ME ON MY WAY!
God Bless The Celts
Hail Hail
:laugh:
Charlie: 9
25-04-2006, 00:44
Haha. He took that one bad. We all did but I wouldnt blame anyone but ourselves and full credit to Motherwell for battling like how they did.
Clyde Frog
25-04-2006, 01:43
I remember reading this on FF. He is 'proud' of his club for throwing the league away in the last 2 minutes of the game. As far as I know, that is a record for a league title throwing away.
And Celtic weren't the first to sing YNWA.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27ll_Never_Walk_Alone_%28s ong%29
MATCH 1
Kilmarnock v Rangers.................Ranger s 3 points
Aberdeen Vs Hibs.......................Dra w
Hearts v Celtic........................ ...Draw
Celtic...........88
Hearts..........69
Rangers........67
Hibs..............57
Killie.............52
Aberdeen......51
MATCH 2
Hibernian v Rangers.................Ranger s 3 points (hibs have 5 point gap between killie so can afford to lose this to gain Uefa cup spot)
Hearts v Aberdeen...................... .Hearts 3 points
Celtic v Kilmarnock.................... .......Celtic 3 points
Celtic...........91
Hearts..........72
Rangers........70
Hibs..............57
Killie.............52
Aberdeen......51
MATCH 3
Rangers v Hearts.................Rangers 3 points
Kilmarnock v Hibernian..................... ..Draw
Aberdeen v Celtic........................ ...Draw
Celtic...........91
Rangers........73
Hearts...........72
Hibs..............58
Killie.............53
Aberdeen......52
Thats how im praying the last three games turn out.
If we dont get second and hearts do hibs dont get into the eufa cup - gretna do (according to the Daily Mail :\). I dont think hibs will lie down to us but i dont think it will be THAT hard a game for us. We should beat Killie and better/should beat Farts.
The biggest question is...Will celtic beat hearts or will they pull a "chris sutton"?
If we dont get second and hearts do hibs dont get into the eufa cup - gretna do (according to the Daily Mail :\). I dont think hibs will lie down to us but i dont think it will be THAT hard a game for us. We should beat Killie and better/should beat Farts.
The biggest question is...Will celtic beat hearts or will they pull a "chris sutton"?
Aye, both Killie and Hibs need us to come 2nd to have a chance of getting the UEFA Cup spot (assuming Hearts beat Gretna). I hope it goes the way you predcited in those matches but with our manager just now, I'm struggling to see it happening.
Rangers_Fureva
28-04-2006, 23:40
NEW Rangers boss Paul Le Guen has told French flop Olivier Bernard to find himself a new club.
Le Guen will sign an experienced left back and wants the former Newcastle and Southampton player off the books.
The coach has been assessing the squad in recent months. He has also told his other fellow-countryman, Jose Pierre-Fanfan, to find new employment, while at least EIGHT more will be departing this summer.
Bernard's agent will now attempt to get the 27-year-old a move back to the Premiership just eight months after he arrived on a free transfer along with two other failures - Francis Jeffers and Federico Nieto. He is believed to earn around £12,000-a-week, but Le Guen wants to rid himself of the dead wood and reinvest wages in other areas.
Alex McLeish signed Bernard to replace Michael Ball on the final day of the August transfer window, but he has failed to impress.
Loving him already!:happy:
Bernard won't be missed atall and neither will Fanfan. Smith's doing fine at left back, so Bernard can jog on, if we get a better and more experienced left back then fair do's.
YES YES YESSSS!! Bernards going!
Hes a legend already :D
Clyde Frog
29-04-2006, 00:27
R_F, wheres your source? :)
I just don't want you getting me all happy for nothing you know. ;)
Keyser Soze
29-04-2006, 00:28
Ollie Bernard, he not doing well in Scotland then? I really rated him for Newcastle.
Clyde Frog
29-04-2006, 00:35
Ollie Bernard, he not doing well in Scotland then? I really rated him for Newcastle.
In all honesty. Pish!
He wasn't fast for a left back. And we probably paid more money to get him than we did with Michael Ball who was decent. Stevie Smith is doing well though which is good to see some young ones come through.
Vive Le Revolution, thats all I can say. It feels good to have a manager who I actually think has the qualifications to be a top-level manager, at times I'm sure all Rangers fans have felt that they could do a better job than him.
Honestly couldn't believe when i heard how shite Olly has been :(
Rangers_Fureva
29-04-2006, 19:01
R_F, wheres your source? :)
I just don't want you getting me all happy for nothing you know. ;)
Got it off the Gers Forum.:ninja:
1 May 2006
CLYDE WILL PROVIDE A TESTER FOR LE GUEN
Exclusive
By Colin Duncan
PAUL LE GUEN will begin his Rangers revolution with a closed-door clash with First I Division Clyde.
The Frenchman will have his first game in charge against Graham Roberts' men at Murray Park.
Record Sport can reveal the match will take place on Saturday, July 1 - five days before supporters get their first opportunity to catch a glimpse of Le Guen's new-look squad.
Rangers have already confirmed they will play Irish Premier League Champions Linfield in a pre-season friendly in Belfast on Thursday, July 6.
Le Guen has yet to confirm the rest of his pre-season programme, however the incoming Rangers boss has promised Clyde he will bring his team to Broadwood for a money-spinning warm-up clash before the new campaign starts at the end of July.
Will be good to get a bit of money in from it. :D
We'll also enjoy giving you lot a beating. :tongue:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/tm_objectid=17015700%26method= full%26siteid=66633%26headline =clyde%2dwill%2dprovide%2da%2d tester%2dfor%2dle%2dguen%2d-name_page.html
Will be good to get a bit of money in from it. :D
A closed door match at Murreay Park whilst the World Cup is on, aye that'll be right.
I hate Celtic more than i thought was possible.
Cant wait for the new manager to come in and this season to end! uefa cup next season :(
P.S Looks like we will be giving Clyde another beating soon then ;)
I wish I could find the thread where I said at teh beginning of the season Hearts would split the Old Firm. Admittedley I thought, and hoped, it would be Celtic in third, but hey I am very nearly there.
Any of you up there realistically think Rangers can still catch them ?
Any of you up there realistically think Rangers can still catch them ?
No, but im not going to admit it. Its still possible..
Rangers_Fureva
01-05-2006, 22:45
I wish I could find the thread where I said at teh beginning of the season Hearts would split the Old Firm. Admittedley I thought, and hoped, it would be Celtic in third, but hey I am very nearly there.
Any of you up there realistically think Rangers can still catch them ?
Not a hope, no.
Aberdeen will lay down to Hearts just like Celtic done. We might pull back 3 points against them on the last day but that's as far as we'll get.
Well as long as you dont let Celtic win the title again next year - but they will have a player that you should never have let go in Kenny Miller
Clyde Frog
01-05-2006, 23:59
I wish I could find the thread where I said at teh beginning of the season Hearts would split the Old Firm. Admittedley I thought, and hoped, it would be Celtic in third, but hey I am very nearly there.
Any of you up there realistically think Rangers can still catch them ?
Aberdeen are full of confidence after beating Hibs 4-0 and in contention for 4th spot. They would want to do us a favour so they can get Europe next season. Which can only be achieved if Rangers get second.
I can't the sheep helping us in any way, plus Hearts know that they need to win and they are in Europe regardless.
Which leads to a dilemma, do we support Arsenal in the Champions League, which would put Hearts and Celtic in the qualifiers or do we support the Scottish co-efficient for Paul Le Guen and try and get ourselves an automatic CL place in a couple of years time.
A closed door match at Murreay Park whilst the World Cup is on, aye that'll be right.
Someone hasn't read the article. :rolleyes:
Rangers_Fureva
02-05-2006, 22:06
Krisy fucking Boyd!!:D:D:D
Krisy fucking Boyd!!:D:D:D
We love you!!!!
It could mean nothing this time tomorrow. Can hearts handle the pressure? Will the sheep do us a good turn for a change? Will there be a showdon at ibrox on sunday?
EXCITED! :)
The sheep will do fuck all however Big Marv disagrees:
http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/1032/w1pqbr1bp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Although Boyd must be congratulated in some form, I know he misses quite a few but without his goals we would be in deep shit.
Clyde Frog
03-05-2006, 09:13
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1821/socks6gc.th.jpg
New Rangers home kit. I would say it's atleast better than last season.
Pretty much what i expected it to look like....I like it
Rangers_Fureva
03-05-2006, 10:42
I like it.:cool:
Magpie4eva
03-05-2006, 18:40
Looks pretty decent.
As for Hearts they'll screw up.
Completely gutted.
What a completely shite season. Making the last 16 doesnt make up for getting third.
Fucking joke.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/UEFA_Cup.png/200px-UEFA_Cup.png
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Rangers_Fureva
03-05-2006, 21:47
Fucking gutted, the sooner next weeks game is over the better!
Still, we only have ourselves to blame (and McLeish's shitty tactics). We havn't been able to finish off our chances against the likes of Hibs, Herats, Aberdeen, Celtic.
Next season though we will be a force to be reckoned with.
-Deki-, you really are a morron.
Just you cling on to once beating Celtic for the next 10 years :)
Rangers_Fureva
03-05-2006, 21:48
I right Deki, we get the point.
Charlie: 9
04-05-2006, 01:16
-Deki-, you really are a morron.
Just you cling on to once beating Celtic for the next 10 years :)
Well said. Sick of that Clyde crap.
Clyde Frog
04-05-2006, 02:52
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/UEFA_Cup.png/200px-UEFA_Cup.png
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7945/clyde1sd.png (http://imageshack.us)
5th in the first division!
You wish you where in the Uefa Cup mate.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c113/paisleyprod/eckfinallydelivers.jpg
"Finally Delivers"
'Providing a second class service.'
"he'll fit in well with royal mail...... he's already got the sack"
"He will deliver with dignity ,maybe nows the time to send out the Christmas cards."
"He'll be doing 12 hour shifts 4 2 4."
Robert Pires @ Ibrox ?
New Rangers boss is targeting Pires
16th Mar 2006
By Arsenal Staff Writer @ all3points
New Rangers boss, Paul Le Guen is targetting his fellow countryman, Robert Pires for a move to the club at the end of this season.
Pires future at Arsenal has been the subject of much speculation following the players reluctance to sign the "take it or leave it" offer made to him by Arsene Wenger.
Pires is unhappy that the club have only offered him a 1 year extension to his present deal, yet the club will point to poor form and wavering popularity with the fans as their reason for such cautiousness.
Le Guen see's Pires as the experienced head necessary to kick start his revolution at Ibrox and believes that although Pires' best years may be behind him, he has enough ability to make an impression in Scotland still.
I Heard Rangers have been linked with Pires for ages?
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c113/paisleyprod/eckfinallydelivers.jpg
"Finally Delivers"
'Providing a second class service.'
"he'll fit in well with royal mail...... he's already got the sack"
"He will deliver with dignity ,maybe nows the time to send out the Christmas cards."
"He'll be doing 12 hour shifts 4 2 4."
Hahaha :d
Im praying Pires wont be here next season. Cant stand him
Rangers_Fureva
05-05-2006, 16:58
Neither can I. Anyways, thought he was going to Villareal?
Rangers_Fureva
06-05-2006, 22:12
Hearts tomorrow lads, now we're playing for our pride, kinda.
Other news, congrats to wee stevie smith on getting young player of the month, deserved it for his recent performances.
I am only going to tomorrows game because it is big Ecks final game.
Rangersmad
07-05-2006, 13:13
We have now been linked with Micoud in a 600,000 swoop.
Micoud would be a good buy for you lot.who will you swap?:mellow:
Clyde Frog
07-05-2006, 19:56
Nice to get that over and done with.
Good result. Nice send off for McLeish and my cousin won £34 on the game so it's been a good day out. Nice at the end to give McLeish a good send off.
Goodbye Alex McLeish.
Welcome Paul Le Guen.
Gun_Runner
07-05-2006, 20:35
Micoud = £600,000 seems a good deal to me, only thing to consider is his age..32, but I suppose hes still a good player.
Dado on form as per today:D Skacel, Brellier = cheating cunts as per, how many fouls does Skacel have to commit before a booking!!
cambo_cc
07-05-2006, 21:26
those fukin idiots have no chance in the champs league they wont even qualify for the group stages never mind romanov tokin pish sayin the will equal eh almighty gers and get thruogh to the last 16 also any1 know wen eh new gers kit is available to buy??
Clyde Frog
07-05-2006, 21:31
those fukin idiots have no chance in the champs league they wont even qualify for the group stages never mind romanov tokin pish sayin the will equal eh almighty gers and get thruogh to the last 16 also any1 know wen eh new gers kit is available to buy??
I think it's available from June 8th. Pre-ordering is available from tomorrow.
You can pre order it from tomorrow, it comes out on the 8th of June I think :unsure:
cambo_cc
07-05-2006, 21:52
cheers bears and i was wondering any1 else thinking about the uefa cup final being in scotland(hampden)at least the journey to the final isn't too far but we wont botle it celtic style
Clyde Frog
07-05-2006, 22:45
cheers bears and i was wondering any1 else thinking about the uefa cup final being in scotland(hampden)at least the journey to the final isn't too far but we wont botle it celtic style
I would expect us to get to the Uefa Cup final. The tournament has went down since the group stages were introduced and it's full of shitty teams, some of them don't even try. And Middlesbrough at the bottom have of the table in a European final. Would be great to get to the final at Hampden. Glad sort of glad it isn't Ibrox because teams like Sporting Lisbon and Barcelona have both failed on there home ground.
The Road To Hampden Loyal! :D
I don't think we should jump the gun yet, I'd be more than happy for next season with:
The SPL
A Domestic Cup
UEFA Cup after Christmas
And some good football
We must remember Paul Le Guen isn't getting the greatest side to start with and although we should have a good run in the UEFA Cup, winning is is a little extreme although it is a very nice thought. :)
I heard that if Gretna win the Scottish Cup we will have to qualify for the UEFA Cup. :no:
I don't think we should jump the gun yet, I'd be more than happy for next season with:
The SPL
A Domestic Cup
UEFA Cup after Christmas
And some good football
We must remember Paul Le Guen isn't getting the greatest side to start with and although we should have a good run in the UEFA Cup, winning is is a little extreme although it is a very nice thought. :)
I heard that if Gretna win the Scottish Cup we will have to qualify for the UEFA Cup. :no:
Not asking too much then. :rolleyes:
We all know who you will want to aviod in the Scottish Cup though. ;)
Charlie: 9
08-05-2006, 17:31
I wouldnt rule out Rangers taking the UEFA Cup next season, given by their form in the CL this year.
Just need to add in a few areas and im sure LeGuen can do that, while getting rid of Bernard and the rest of the dead wood. Its a possibility.
cambo_cc
09-05-2006, 19:07
glad to see so many other optimistic rangers fans well do eh treble plus one hearts who????there one season wonders live it up while u can if and when romanov leaves hearts are fuked big style
Rangers_Fureva
09-05-2006, 19:39
CHRIS BURKE was the hat-trick hero last night as he picked up three awards for his dazzling wing play this season.
Chris Burke and John GreigThe 22 year-old was voted the Player of the Year by the supporters and also received the backing of his team-mates by landing the Players' Player of the Year.
To top it all off he also became only the second ever recipient of the John Greig Award from the man voted the Greatest Ever Ranger.
Burke's fine form this campaign earned him a call-up to the Scotland squad for this week's Kirin Cup in Japan, meaning he wasn't able to collect his gongs in person at the Sponsors Dinner in the Radisson Hotel.
But he was more than happy to be presented with his three awards from Alex McLeish, Dado Prso and Rangers legend Greig prior to jetting out to the Far East with Walter Smith's squad.
He said: "I couldn't believe it when I found out I'd won these awards, but of course I am delighted because it's a huge honour.
Chris Burke"I am disappointed I couldn't make it to the awards ceremony on Monday night but it was still great to pick up the trophies at Murray Park.
"I really would have been happy to win just one, but to get three is mind blowing!
"I know the fans voted for one of them and it's nice to know that they picked me as the best player in the team this season.
"To win Players' Player of the Year is really special. To have the backing of my team mates is magnificent and gives me great confidence.
"Then to have John Greig, the Greatest Ranger of all time, giving me an award - well what can I say!
"It's just faLovenkrands celebrates his goalntastic and I really can't thank everyone enough, this is a special time for me."
Peter Lovenkrands' strike against Villarreal at Ibrox in the first-leg of the last 16 of the Champions League was voted the Goal of the Season.
Burke started the move with a penetrating run into the heart of the Spanish defence and, when he was tackled, Lovenkrands was on hand to sweep a shot past the goalkeeper from just outside the box.
The Dane recalled: "Burkey made the goal with a great run and when he lost possession the ball broke perfectly for me.
"I just thought 'hit it' and I caught it just right and I knew it was going in all the way.
"I don't score many goals from outside the box and to get one like that in such an important game was a great feeling."
Steven Smith's emergence from fringe player to first-choice left-back over the past season was rewarded with the defender receiving the YoSteven Smith in action against Celticung Player of the Year award.
He said: "It's a real honour for me to get this award. There have been quite a few young players who have played their part this season so it's really pleasing to have been voted the number one choice.
"I just hope I can build on what I have achieved this season to become an even better player in the years to come."
Well done to the wee man, thouroughly deserved to get atleast one award this season. Congrats to Lovenkrands too, great goal.:cool:
Cant argue with the choices made there. Got it about right :)
Rangers_Fureva
10-05-2006, 16:57
Paul Le Guen has wasted little time in making his mark at Rangers, with the Frenchman snapping up Chelsea starlet Dean Furman.
The South African has been in West London for nine years and made steady progress through the youth system.
He was a regular in the reserves last season and was offered a new deal by The Blues, but has opted to head to Scotland on a two-year deal with The Gers.
Chelsea assistant manager Steve Clark feels the midfielder has the qualities to succeed at the highest level.
"He's a young boy who has been with us for some time and come up through our youth teams," Clark told the Daily Record.
"I actually watched him play in a couple of games with our reserves last season and I was impressed by him.
"He's a talented centre midfield player and he's also a great kid with a great attitude.
"Obviously it's a big step up from the youth teams at Chelsea to the first team but the lad has a lot of ability.
"We wish him every success at Rangers."
The Gers are also seeking an answer from Peter Lovenkrands, with the Dane agonising over whether to stay in Glasgow or jump ship.
"I have spoken personally to Peter on two occasions and have also held discussions with his agent," said Gers supremo David Murray. "They have to realise we need a quick answer.
"If Peter doesn't feel he can stay then the manager has someone else in mind for his position.
"We would like Peter to stay but if not we will move to secure the other target.
"Everybody has to realise that no one player is bigger than this club."
Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos is movnig on, with Le Guen informing him he had no interest in extending his expiring contract.
Never heard of him.:erm:
Clyde Frog
10-05-2006, 22:13
I think it's good. He's been coming through the Chelsea ranks and stepped up to the reserves and still 17. I'm looking forward to seeing this young lad play.