Rangers General News & Transfer Thread

[Andygers]

Well I have decided to make a thread about our latest signings. Now lets not get too excited because we know that we have made some really bad signings recently but here's all of the new signings:

Damarcus Beasley
Alan Gow
Jean-Claude Darcheville
Graeme Smith
Kirk Broadfoot
Julien Faubert (maybe)

Any thoughts on anyone else we could sign????

[Andygers]

Here is some of the rumours for Rangers transfers:

Matty Taylor (Portsmouth)- This could be a smashing transfer, hes got a good hard shot on him and isn't scared to shoot from outside the box, which is something we need. Although we may need to wait until the summer because Harry Redknapp needs.

Barry Robson (Dundee United)- Another good Midfielder, many consider him as the best Midfielder outside of the old firm. I saw him play today and he wasn't overly impressive but he has a smashing free kick on him and that is a great asset. However Celtic are interested in him also.

David Murphy (Hibs)- A fantastic left-back who we could really do with signing. I think we should go for him. :thumbsup:

and finally the worst of all

Kenny Miller (Derby)- Why the hell do we want to sign someone who kissed a Celtic badge after scoring against us (one of his rare goals for Celtic) :mad2:

Any thoughts on the rumours?????

[Andygers]

Heres some of the transfers that I think we should go for in the new season:

Ivan Klasnić (Werder Bremen)- This would be the first "high-ish" profile signing we could make in a few years. He is a great striker and he has already said that he was approached by us and that he is very interested. He is also good friends with Dado Prso.

Roman Pavlyuchenko (Spartak Moscow)- This will be an amazing signing though with Real Madrid sniffing around I think the transfer fee will get higher and higher and we will miss out.

Naldo (Werder Bremen)- This guy is a great defender and if we get him it will be a great coup for us. He also has a great free-kick on him.

and finally

Davis (Fulham)- Get him signed now, and I mean now!!!!

[ulster21]

Heres some of the transfers that I think we should go for in the new season:

Ivan Klasnić (Werder Bremen)- This would be the first "high-ish" profile signing we could make in a few years. He is a great striker and he has already said that he was approached by us and that he is very interested. He is also good friends with Dado Prso.

Roman Pavlyuchenko (Spartak Moscow)- This will be an amazing signing though with Real Madrid sniffing around I think the transfer fee will get higher and higher and we will miss out.

Naldo (Werder Bremen)- This guy is a great defender and if we get him it will be a great coup for us. He also has a great free-kick on him.

and finally

Davis (Fulham)- Get him signed now, and I mean now!!!!

Woh,Klasnic...that would be a top signing!!

We may get Podolski...he is fed up with Bayern....ok I can dream can't I :D

Bring in Davis & Healy :smoking:

[Andygers]

Woh,Klasnic...that would be a top signing!!

We may get Podolski...he is fed up with Bayern....ok I can dream can't I :D

Bring in Davis & Healy :smoking: Klasnic is a striker who I regard highly.

Podolski...is probably a dream too far Ulster :D

Did you know we could end up with a Northern Ireland trio, as we are interested in Healy and Lafferty as well as extending Davis contact.

[ulster21]

Klasnic is a striker who I regard highly.

Podolski...is probably a dream too far Ulster :D

Did you know we could end up with a Northern Ireland trio, as we are interested in Healy and Lafferty as well as extending Davis contact.

I thought Healy was going to be added last year, fell through... of course with Fulham most likely heading down he will want to leave there.....I'd rather see Lafferty go somewhere where he can get a good amount of playing time and I do not know if he would start for Rangers yet.

[Andygers]

I'd rather see Lafferty go somewhere where he can get a good amount of playing time and I do not know if he would start for Rangers yet. Yes but the only problem is that if we pass up our chance for him he will possibly go to Celtic :boo:

[ulster21]

Yes but the only problem is that if we pass up our chance for him he will possibly go to Celtic :boo:

good point....but I just do not want to see him riding the bench which will hurt the N.Ireland national team...especially when we are so close to being able to reach the Euro or WC

One solution I would be happy with is if Rangers acquired him them loaned him out to get some experience.

[Andygers]

^ Yes to maybe to a team like Motherwell or Hearts then to come back to Rangers. However we said that Broadfoot needed to go out on loan but look at him now.

Anyway away to watch the Man U-Roma game :)

[Andygers]

My god! This could be the Rangers side next season:

-------------McGregor----------------

Smith-----Celluar-----Morris----Whittaker

----Davis------Ferguson----Thomson----

--------------Kallstrom-----------------

----------Klasnic---------Boyd---------


That would be a knock out team!!!!

[ulster21]

Your right Andy.......Rangers are back!!!

[Andygers]

Yeah ulster we have fire in our stomachs and the fans are starting to get back to our passionate best!

[SiN]

Kaspars Gorkss is a wanted man as the summer transfer market cranks up for action, Rangers are keen on the Blackpool centre-half who reportedly has a £250,000 release clause in his contract.

26-year-old Gorkss moved to Bloomfield Road from Ventspils in his homeland of Latvia at the beginning of 2007 and has played a key role this season in keeping the Seasiders in the Championship.

[SiN]

Apparently Rangers want to sign Mikael Forssel (27) (Striker) from Birmingham City.

[Andygers]

Not heard too much about either of those rumours.

[ulster21]

Forsell would not be a bad pickup.......any more news on Klasnic?

[Andygers]

Klasnic apparently signed a pre season contact in secret when Croatia came to play Scotland but i don't know if this is true or not.

[Andygers]

It looks like we are leading the chase for Lafferty...

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/burnleyfc/claretslatest/display.var.2292542.0.burnley_boss_determined_to_keep_lafferty.php

This is angering the Rangers fans and me as well, I do not want to spend 4 million on a player that hasn't proven anything yet. We have been promised quality and if all we get is him and Judas Miller then I will be p***ed off with Rangers.

[Andygers]

Few transfer stories today:

We are now being linked with Olympiakos defender Vassilis Torosidis. Walter Smith showed interest earlier on in the season but failed to sign him. Bayern Munich and Juventus are also looking at him. (Glasgow Evening Times)


Kenny Miller has stated his ambition to play for Rangers, he said " I would love to get to work with Walter and Ally again, although I know the deal isn't anywhere near being done yet. I know not all the fans will give me a warm welcome but if I get the chance I will have to seriously consider it."
(Daily Record)

Kyle Lafferty is set to make his dream to Ibrox in the next few weeks, the Burnley striker has already had a bid made to get him by Rangers which was knocked back. Celtic are also interested in the striker. (Various)
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All I can say is the only player I want from those three is Torosidis, Lafferty is a good player but is not Rangers class and Kenny Miller can GTF :mad2:

[SiN]

Valencia have reddemed from Rangers FC 24 year old slovak striker Filip Sebo

[Andygers]

Valencia have reddemed from Rangers FC 24 year old slovak striker Filip Sebo Lol its not Valencia that got him its French club Valenciennes.

[nelly]

Well looks as though your man Kenny Miller will be back at Rangers, I'm sure that'll please you all!

Stoke seem interested in Lee McCulloch, blimey he's only scored is 3 goals, how many will he score for Stoke? I can see Stoke and Hull being as bad as Derby - (In the EPL)

Any good news for Rangers?

[Andygers]

^ Lol no good news at all, when Kenny misser signs for Rangers it will be a very bleak day...:(

[I Am Legend]

Ex Celtic star Kenny Miller was due to sign for Celtic today.

[I Am Legend]

Well looks as though your man Kenny Miller will be back at Rangers, I'm sure that'll please you all!

Stoke seem interested in Lee McCulloch, blimey he's only scored is 3 goals, how many will he score for Stoke? I can see Stoke and Hull being as bad as Derby - (In the EPL)

Any good news for Rangers?

Yup Hull and Stoke are absolute fodder...Going down.

[Andygers]

Ex Celtic star Kenny Miller was due to sign for Celtic today. What lol :lol: Its only Rangers sadly who are after him.

[I Am Legend]

What lol :lol: Its only Rangers sadly who are after him.


Oops. I meant Rangers. :ronaldo:

[Andygers]

^ Damn I wish you were right! I don't want him at all. First off he is a Judas and kissed the Celtic badge after he scored a goal against us and secondly he isn't that good a player and is certianly not what we need.

[I Am Legend]

What lol :lol: Its only Rangers sadly who are after him.


Why would Rangers want an ex Celic player who is too crap to get into an average Championship side?

[Andygers]

^ Probably because he has worked under the managment team before in the Scotland squad. At international level he is alright but at club...:worried:

[I Am Legend]

^ Probably because he has worked under the managment team before in the Scotland squad. At international level he is alright but at club...:worried:


He sucks...I don't rate him at all.

[Andygers]

^ Neither do I, I think it would be a horrible signing.

[SiN]

Former Hearts hitman Andrius Velicka is excited by reports linking him with a £1m to Ibrox...

Lithuanian international Andrius Velicka impressed at Hearts before making a January switch to Viking Stavanger, but is more than willing to consider a move back to the Scottish Premier League in light of Rangers' reported interest.

Viking have recieved no approach from the Gers, but striker Velicka, who signed for Hearts from Jambos owner Vladimir Romanov's other footballing interest FBK Kaunas, is hoping that the rumours don't prove unfounded.

"If it can happen, it will be amazing," Velicka told the Edinburgh Evening News. "To play for Rangers would just be unbelievable.

"They are a big club in Europe and I think they are the best club in Scotland.

"I would be proud to get the chance to play for Rangers.

"I don't want to talk too much about this because I don't know anything yet."

Velicka is perhaps the most successful of the many Lithuanians to play at Tynecastle, scoring 25 times in 48 appearances. He scored on his Norweigan Tippeligaen debut against HamKam in April - netting three in six games overall.

[Andygers]

Its offical... :sick: :mad2: :boo:

http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,5~1326271,00.html

Kenny Misser has signed.....:worried:

[ulster21]

Its offical... :sick: :mad2: :boo:

http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,5~1326271,00.html

Kenny Misser has signed.....:worried:

WTF :mad2:....What sense does this make???

[Andygers]

^ I don't know, and I know loads of loyal Rangers fans who are giving up their season ticket because of that fool!!

All I can say is Kenny Miller GTF :mad2:

[Andygers]

:Puke:

Kenny Miller: My Rangers joy (http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,5~1327737,00.html)

:tsk:

[SiN]

Done for the return of Kenny Miller (28) to Glasgow Rangers. The engagement was announced today. The striker was sold by Derby County for 2 million pounds.

[Andygers]

^ I hope we have done this as a joke and sell him back...











I wish :(

[SiN]

lol why do you hate him?

Rangers are lining up a £1.75m move for Sporting Lisbon striker Milan Purovic.

Source: Daily Express

[ulster21]

lol why do you hate him?

Rangers are lining up a £1.75m move for Sporting Lisbon striker Milan Purovic.

Source: Daily Express

He played for Celtic and even kissed the badge after scoring :mad2:

[Andygers]

He played for Celtic and even kissed the badge after scoring :mad2: I would only forgive him for that if he scores 60goals in the league (at least 7 of those against Celtic) and a good 10-12 goals in Europe.

Lets be realistic thats not going to happen, so I won't be forgiving him...:mad2:

[SiN]

I see, what a bastard then!!!

29 year old striker Andrius Velička has left Viking to sign a three year deal with Rangers; the scottish club has paid 1,4 million Euros to Viking for the lithuanian player

[SiN]

The ex defender of Roma Leandro Cufré (30), currently at Monaco, has received an offer from Glasgow Rangers. In the next few days contacts between the two clubs could intensify.

[Andygers]

I see, what a bastard then!!! Indeed and the thing is I could accept him if he was a class player but he is a joke!

29 year old striker Andrius Velička has left Viking to sign a three year deal with Rangers; the scottish club has paid 1,4 million Euros to Viking for the lithuanian player Good signing I am much happier with this one. He showed he has talent when he played for Hearts and I think he will do well for us.

[Andygers]

Looks like Kyle Lafferty is coming....

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=740132

[nelly]

Looks like Kyle Lafferty is coming....

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=740132

Yes I read this are you pleased?


Rangers will complete the £3m signing of Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty today - beating Old Firm rivals Celtic to the Northern Ireland international's signature. (Various)

[I Am Legend]

Indeed and the thing is I could accept him if he was a class player but he is a joke!



Yes, Miller couldn't even get into the Derby County team who were relegated from the EPL with record low points. That is how crap he is! And yet, I've heard he will be in contention for a starting place at Rangers. See the gulf in class there?

[nelly]

Would he get in the Orient 1st 11? We only have 15 players?

[I Am Legend]

Would he get in the Orient 1st 11? We only have 15 players?

Orient :shocked: Maybe.:lol:

[Andygers]

Yes, Miller couldn't even get into the Derby County team who were relegated from the EPL with record low points. That is how crap he is! And yet, I've heard he will be in contention for a starting place at Rangers. See the gulf in class there? Its not a question of a gulf in class, its just the manager being short sighted. There are 4 or 5 better strikers at Ibrox and 2 more have just been signed. The only reason Miller is allowed to wear a Rangers top is because he did ok for Scotland when Smith was manager.

[Andygers]

Yes I read this are you pleased? Its an okay signing but we can do better.

[I Am Legend]

Its not a question of a gulf in class, its just the manager being short sighted. There are 4 or 5 better strikers at Ibrox and 2 more have just been signed. The only reason Miller is allowed to wear a Rangers top is because he did ok for Scotland when Smith was manager.


Well it is both then...A gulf in class and a Mr Magoo Manager. :lol:

[Andygers]

Well it is both then...A gulf in class and a Mr Magoo Manager. :lol: Walter is no Mr Magoo manager...I just think he has got this one wrong.

[I Am Legend]

Walter is no Mr Magoo manager...I just think he has got this one wrong.

He should have gone to Specsavers! :lol:

[Vic]

Rangers wants to sign Swedish International Markus Rosenberg from Werder Bremen.

I just read this on Aftonbladet's website.

[Andygers]

Rangers wants to sign Swedish International Markus Rosenberg from Werder Bremen.

I just read this on Aftonbladet's website. Seriously! Wow I've not heard anything about this. Do you rate him Vic???

[Vic]

Seriously! Wow I've not heard anything about this. Do you rate him Vic???

I do rate him. He's been awesome in Bundesliga this season. He scored 14 goals in the league and had some fantastic performances in the Champions League. He was man of the match against Real Madrid with 1 goal and 1 assist.

He's still pretty young and has his best days ahead of him I believe. However he's been rather poor in the NT. He has played in both games so far in Euro 2008 and hasen't done much.

It's a shame that he can't perform better for us cause he sure as hell has the potential to do it. His season in Bremen speaks for itself.

http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/FotbollsExpressen/1.1201922/glasgow-rangers-jagar-markus-rosenberg

Here's the link. From Expressen. I know that you can't read Swedish but there it is..

Interesting to see what will happen though..

[Andygers]

I do rate him. He's been awesome in Bundesliga this season. He scored 14 goals in the league and had some fantastic performances in the Champions League. He was man of the match against Real Madrid with 1 goal and 1 assist.

He's still pretty young and has his best days ahead of him I believe. However he's been rather poor in the NT. He has played in both games so far in Euro 2008 and hasen't done much.

It's a shame that he can't perform better for us cause he sure as hell has the potential to do it. His season in Bremen speaks for itself.

http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/FotbollsExpressen/1.1201922/glasgow-rangers-jagar-markus-rosenberg

Here's the link. From Expressen. I know that you can't read Swedish but there it is..

Interesting to see what will happen though.. Jesus if the rumours are ture we could have Klasnic and Rosenborg!!!

[ulster21]

Its an okay signing but we can do better.

:yell:....you need to get over you prejudice against people from Northern Ireland :ronaldo:

[ulster21]

Jesus if the rumours are ture we could have Klasnic and Rosenborg!!!

yes...however right now these are just rumours...I will not get my hopes up until we get them.

[nelly]

Rangers could miss out on both Kyle Lafferty, as Alan Gow is not sure he wants to join Burnley as part of the deal, and also Steve Davis, as Fulham want £4m for him (Daily Record).

Hmmm!

[SiN]

After a long negotiation, 20 year old striker Kyle Lafferty has left Burnley to sign a 5 year deal with the Rangers

[nelly]

After a long negotiation, 20 year old striker Kyle Lafferty has left Burnley to sign a 5 year deal with the Rangers

This confirmed now is it?

[ulster21]

This confirmed now is it?

That is correct

[Vic]

Nice signing.. I really rate Lafferty, he was amazing against Sweden.

[ulster21]

Nice signing.. I really rate Lafferty, he was amazing against Sweden.

He is a solid player as well as a boyhood gers fan.....should work out well

Vic, Any news on Rosenberg from the Swedish press?

[Vic]

Vic, Any news on Rosenberg from the Swedish press?

Nah nothing man.

[Andygers]

Laffery is a good signing and I think he will do well.

Allan McGregor is to be offered a new 5 year contract at £20,000 per week. (Daily Record)

[Andygers]

Sorry for the recent inactivity guys, just a few computer problems but thats all fixed now.

It seemed that we were missing out on the signing of Danny Shittu but it has emerged that he is still desperate for a move to the Gers. No news yet on Klasnic or Rosenborg and I doubt that there will be any news in the near future.

[Lance Knight]

is that ajax's Rosenborg?????

[Andygers]

is that ajax's Rosenborg????? Yes but he now plays for Werder Bremen.

[Andygers]

It seems that we are trying to get Cardiff City's Glen Loovens, the Dutch center defender would cost us in the region of 2 million. I don't know how good he is though.

[ulster21]

It seems that we are trying to get Cardiff City's Glen Loovens, the Dutch center defender would cost us in the region of 2 million. I don't know how good he is though.

Who???

[Andygers]

^ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Loovens

There you go.

[ulster21]

Rangers are not doing too much this off-season...another 2nd place looks likely

[Andygers]

^ Yeah the only thing we have going for us is Celtic aren't having a great one either, they got pumped 3-1 off of Fulham on Saturday. I am not hopeful though, well at at least not as much as I was last season.

[ulster21]

^ Yeah the only thing we have going for us is Celtic aren't having a great one either, they got pumped 3-1 off of Fulham on Saturday. I am not hopeful though, well at at least not as much as I was last season.

Maybe the experience of playing in pressure situations(although they failed last season)gained by some of the players last season will lead to improvements...........although the Ferguson injury hurts alot

[Andygers]

^ Yeah and Celluar is out :(........but only for a little while :)

[Andygers]

This is Glen Loovens:

http://www.cardiffcityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/77/52/0,,10335~2970231,00.jpg

[Andygers]

Oh! When I was away we captured the signing of Madjid Bougherra a CB from Charlton, he was meant to be signing for West Brom but we snatched him from under their noses...

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/78688524.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193587004028B1CDC4E7B960EFD5D409820284831B75F48EF45

[Andygers]

News: We have been promised two flair players and Ally McCoist was in Amsterdam and Athens looking at two unknown players.

[Andygers]

Two rumours coming from the media about signings.

First off is we might be signing Mark Bresciano from Palermo for a fee of around 4 million.

Second is we are buying a Milan midfielder that has not yet been named.

[ulster21]

Two rumours coming from the media about signings.

First off is we might be signing Mark Bresciano from Palermo for a fee of around 4 million.

Second is we are buying a Milan midfielder that has not yet been named.

:shocked:.....about time we start doing something :mad2:

[Andygers]

The Rangers forums are all going head over heels with delight after this:

Spanish Sensation Joins Gers

RANGERS Football Club has tonight reached agreement with Valencia to sign 19 year old attacking midfielder Aaron Niguez Esclapez on a two year loan deal, with an option to purchase.

Walter Smith has been a long time admirer of the Spanish under 20 Internationalist who has represented his country at every youth level.

Indeed Aaron was voted Player of the Tournement at the 2007 Under 19 European Championships and is highly thought of in his homeland.

The midfielder has played for Valencia's first team in the Champions League when he made his debut against Roma in the Olympic Stadium at the age of 17.

Last season he enjoyed a sucessful loan spell at Iraklis in the Greek League where he scored three goals in 12 games having been loaned to Spanish lower league side Xerez the previous year.

He was courted by a number of top clubs in Greece and Spain but has opted to join Rangers and will arrive in Glasgow tomorrow for a medical and to finalise personal terms.

http://www.manutd.nl/FM2008/spelers/aaron_actie.png

I am bloody excited about this!!!!

[Andygers]

:shocked:.....about time we start doing something :mad2: We have done something by signing that kid. Apparently he is the next upcoming talent in Europe!

[nelly]

I have been reading this morning that Rangers would like to get Mcfadden from Birmingham.

Is possible as he is not happy to be in the Championship.

Would this please the fans?

[Andygers]

I have been reading this morning that Rangers would like to get Mcfadden from Birmingham.

Is possible as he is not happy to be in the Championship.

Would this please the fans? Yeah I wouldn't want another striker at the club! Hopefully we get the Milan midfielder and that we have this guy from Spain, its looking a lot better altogether now :)

[ulster21]

The Rangers forums are all going head over heels with delight after this:



http://www.manutd.nl/FM2008/spelers/aaron_actie.png

I am bloody excited about this!!!!

You think he will start?

[Andygers]

You think he will start? I suspect he will because I do not think we will have signed such a highly rated player, with so many accolades from FIFA and UEFA, in a position we need filled badly not to play him.

He will get started and the good thing about this deal is that we have first option after the two year loan deal, so if he unexpectedly flops we can give him back and if he is a success we can buy him for a reasonable fee.

[Andygers]

Here is the official pictures of Aaron being unveiled as a Rangers player:

http://i35.tinypic.com/23mvs41.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/20pczu1.jpg

[Andygers]

It seems that we are in for Portsmouth playmaker Pedro Mendes:

DAILY RECORD
Exclusive: Pedro Mendes set to join Rangers on £3m deal

Aug 15 2008 by James Traynor and Craig Swan

PORTUGUESE playmaker Pedro Mendes will jet into Glasgow today to tie up a £3million move to Rangers.

Record Sport can reveal the Portsmouth central midfielder is on his way to sign a three-year deal with Walter Smith’s outfit.

The 29-year-old has been a target of the Ibrox manager for more than a month but initial moves to sign the talented player stalled over his £32,000-a-week Pompey wage packet.

However, the sale of Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar to Aston Villa for £8million this week has enabled Rangers to push the boat out and offer Mendes a suitable package.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp had been hoping to keep Mendes after the engine-room star forced his way back into the top team at the end of last season and made an impressive appearance in the FA Cup Final against Cardiff.

But Smith’s improved offer has tempted the Premiership club and Mendes – who has been capped twice – is on his way to Murray Park to undergo a medical today. If formalities are completed, the former Tottenham player will seal the deal immediately.

The move follows Smith’s capture of Spanish kid Aaron Niguez from Valencia as he begins spending the cash received from the Cuellar deal.

And it may spell the end of interest in fans’ favourite Steve Davis.

Northern Ireland captain Davis, who was on loan at Ibrox last term, is at the centre of a cash wrangle as Smith tried to get him back full-time. But the move has become bogged down and yesterday Fulham boss Roy Hodgson accused Rangers of penny- pinching.

Hodgson said: “They say Rangers have not had much money until now but I find that hard to understand because they get 50,000 people every other week.

“We are being obliged to contemplate transfers of £6m, £8m so it seems strange a club of that stature can only afford what they have offered us.

“I would be disappointed if the club allowed him to go for a sum that is below his worth.

“I suppose the risk exists still that because he is not one of the starting four Rangers will come in with a bid that the club finds acceptable, he would desperately want to go and I would be in a difficult situation.”

[nelly]

Pedro Mendes would be a great signing I think.


Reading here that Loovens will be going to Celtic!


Celtic have won the race against Rangers for Cardiff defender Glenn Loovens and he will complete the deal in Glasgow on Saturday. (Daily Record)

[Andygers]

Pedro Mendes would be a great signing I think.


Reading here that Loovens will be going to Celtic!


Celtic have won the race against Rangers for Cardiff defender Glenn Loovens and he will complete the deal in Glasgow on Saturday. (Daily Record) Celtic have payed over the odds for Glenn Loovens, I mean for god sake Falkirk reject him last year!

I hope that Mendes comes in, he would be a fantastic signing and would fit in well at the club.

[Andygers]

Its 100% official:


Mendes Signs For Gers

RANGERS can confirm today that Portuguese midfielder Pedro Mendes has signed for the club for £3m in a three year deal.

The experienced playmaker successfully completed a medical in Glasgow this afternoon before putting pen-to-paper on his new contract at Murray Park.

The capture of Mendes is a huge boost for boss Walter Smith who has been looking for a creative midfielder to bolster his squad in the absence of captain Barry Ferguson.

The 29-year-old certainly provides that and his ability to push forward and provide goalscoring opportunities is sure to be an important factor for Rangers this season.

Mendes started his career with FC Guimaraes and was to stay at the club for four seasons before moving to Portuguese giants FC Porto where he won the Champions League under the guidance of Jose Mourinho.

In the summer of 2004 he signed for Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur before joining Portsmouth where he was described as 'the man with the big heart' due to his tireless and passionate displays.

During his time at Fratton Park he played 58 games, scoring five goals, and was part of the team that win the FA Cup against Cardiff City in May 2008.

Mendes was also involved in last weekend's Charity Shield clash against Manchester United and will be included in Walter Smith's squad for tomorrow's SPL clash with Hearts.


http://www.portugoal.net/images/portugueseAb/PedroMendesPortsmouth.jpg

[nelly]

Well lets hope he finds some form if he does he'll be a great player, very creative. Surprised he only scored 5 goals thought it would have been more.

Still some good news, and well needed for you guys.

Don't think he'll like the weather he's glove wearer as you can see, he's been on the coast, but not Scotland, let's hope he has heart for it, he can't be anytihng but impressed when he gets the atmosphere of an old firm match.

Talking of that, I'm gonna have to do that this year, they have coach that takes some of the Celtic fans over from Donegal, I must go to a Rangers - Celtic game!!!! Apperently it's very reasonable and includes the tickets etc etc.

[Andygers]

Rangers are in for another midfielder, this time it is highly rated US star Maurice Edu.

Gers on £9m midfield mission

SportTimes can reveal that American rising star Maurice Edu will arrive from Toronto FC in a deal worth around £2.5m - subject to a work permit being granted.

The powerful 22-year-old anchorman, capped six times by the USA and just back from the Olympics in Beijing, is on stand-by to jet to Glasgow as soon as formalities are completed.

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[nelly]

Rangers are in for another midfielder, this time it is highly rated US star Maurice Edu.



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Throwing the money around!!! :D

[Andygers]

Throwing the money around!!! :D Yeah maybe going out of Europe was a good thing after all. The board and management were basically forced into splashing the cash!

I am happier now as a Ger! :)

[nelly]

Yeah maybe going out of Europe was a good thing after all. The board and management were basically forced into splashing the cash!

I am happier now as a Ger! :)

Fan Power!!!!

[Andygers]

^ Indeed.

[ulster21]

Maurice Adu is a waste of money

[Andygers]

Maurice Adu is a waste of money I think you might be thinking about Freddie Adu not Maurice Edu. Edu is the MLS young player of the season :thumbsup:

[Wabbit]

Dude how come you dont have a general news thread???

Anyways I was playing PES for the 1st time a while ago and thought of you cause in my exhibition match I played with Barça and chose Rangers to play against :lol:

I beated them 3-2...and I scored 4 goals :D

yeah thats it, sorry for getting of topic :D

[Andygers]

Dude how come you dont have a general news thread??? Don't have a clue, probably because we put the talk about the games in the matchday thread and transfer in this thread.

Anyways I was playing PES for the 1st time a while ago and thought of you cause in my exhibition match I played with Barça and chose Rangers to play against :lol: I assume you magically found the top secret "easy peasy mode" then? because that is the only possible way you can ever defeat rangers.


yeah thats it, sorry for getting of topic :D Wow its not like you to get off topic wabbit!!! :D

[Wabbit]

Don't have a clue, probably because we put the talk about the games in the matchday thread and transfer in this thread.
Ohhhh right!



I assume you magically found the top secret "easy peasy mode" then? because that is the only possible way you can ever defeat rangers.

Hahaha I wont answer :D


Wow its not like you to get off topic wabbit!!! :D
:p

[SiN]

29 year old midfielder Pedro Mandes has left Portsmouth to sign a three year deal with Rangers FC

[O Maestro 10]

Portsmouth have accepted a bid from Rangers in the region of £3million for midfielder Pedro Mendes. Moving in the opposite direction is Jerome Thomas who has joined Pompey on a season-long loan from Charlton.

[O Maestro 10]

Rangers have confirmed the signing of Portsmouth midfielder Pedro Mendes on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old Portuguese player joins for a fee in the region of £3million.

[Andygers]

It looks like Steve Davis is coming to Rangers after all...

RANGERS will end the longest running transfer saga of the summer this weekend by signing Fulham midfielder Steven Davis for £3million.

The Northern Ireland skipper was a massive hit at Ibrox during his loan spell last season.

Then he spent the summer in limbo as the clubs haggled over a price to make the move permanent.

But last night boss Walter Smith, whose transfer kitty was bolstered by the £7.8m sale of Carlos Cuellar to Aston Villa in midweek, finally got his man as Fulham agreed to sell and Davis was close to agreeing personal terms.

The deal is unlikely to be done before Rangers face Hearts at Ibrox today but Davis will be Smith's third signing in a week by tomorrow night at the latest.

The club unveiled £3m Portsmouth midfielder Pedro Mendes yesterday, hot on the heels of signing Valencia's highly-rated attacking midfielder Aaron Niguez on Thursday.

Davis' arrival may mean Smith putting on the back burner his interest in Palermo's Australian internationalist Mark Bresciano.

:)

[ulster21]

It looks like Steve Davis is coming to Rangers after all...



:)

:D C'mon Ulster!!........Rangers need to pick up Healy and get Jonny Evans on loan as well :smoking:

[Andygers]

Rangers are continuing their interest in Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano:

Bresciano has been linked with a summer exit from Palermo for several weeks now, and over the weekend it was reported that Rangers wanted to sign the Australian.

The Scottish giants have money to spend following the recent sale of star man Carlos Cuellar to Aston Villa. The Gers have already spent some of this money on Portsmouth’s Pedro Mendes, but they need to strengthen further to make up for the loss of Cuellar, who was absolutely outstanding last season, being named Scottish Player of the Year.

Bresciano seems to fit the bill perfectly, and according to reports in Italy, Rangers and Palermo representatives will meet up tomorrow to begin negotiations concerning the transfer.

The 28-year-old has been at Palermo since arriving from Parma in 2006, but he has been associated with an exit repeatedly over the past 12 months or so. He was close to leaving for Great Britain last summer in order to join Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Manchester City, but the transfer fell through at the last minute.

Rangers are said to be prepared to pay €10m, and Palermo are likely to accept if this offer was tabled.

Bresciano has won 42 caps for the Australian national team, and will be on duty for his country in midweek in the friendly against South Africa.

Anthony Sormani

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[SiN]

Rangers defender Andt Webster will play on loan for Bristol City until next january.

[SiN]

Rangers have officialized the engagement of 22 year old midfielder Maurice Edu; awaiting for a working permit, the american player has signed a five year deal.

[SiN]

Rangers have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Maurice Edu from MLS side Toronto FC for a fee of £2.6m ( $5m). The American international 22, has signed a five year contract, and the move will be completed as soon as the player receives a work permit.

Edu becomes Walter Smith’s third signing in the last seven days, the other two being Aaron Niguez Esclapez from Valencia ( on loan with an option to buy) and Portuguese midfielder Pedro Mendes. Fans of Rangers made their displeasure felt at Carlos Cuellar’s departure, but the new signings will give them something to cheer about.


Edu has been capped six times for the United States, and was also part of their Beijing Olympics squad that failed to qualify from a group that also consisted of Nigeria, Netherlands and Japan. He won the MLS Rookie of the Year award in November 2007.

Edu was recommended to Smith by former Rangers striker Maurice Johnston, who is currently the director of soccer at Toronto FC.

Edu joins compatriot Da Marcus Beasley at Ibrox.

Smith is also close to signing Steven Davis from Fulham, and is also reportedly in the market for another central defender.

[ulster21]

After all of these transfers....what is the starting 11 going to be?

[nelly]

Reading this on the Beeb site.

Fulham midfielder Steve Davis' proposed £3m move to Rangers is in danger of falling through, following a snag over personal terms. (Daily Mail, 1330 BST)

[ulster21]

Reading this on the Beeb site.

Fulham midfielder Steve Davis' proposed £3m move to Rangers is in danger of falling through, following a snag over personal terms. (Daily Mail, 1330 BST)

:mad2:....what personal terms?

[nelly]

:mad2:....what personal terms?

He will only sign if you can ensure him of the following.

1/ You win the titile
2/ He is player of the season
3/ You win every game that he plays in
4/ He is man of the match in every game that he plays in
5/ Everyone must pass the ball to him
6/ He will not be forced to eat haggis
7/ He can leave when ever he wants if somebody offers him more money
8/ He gets to choose his shirt number
9/ He has his own toilet in the dressing room
10/ Everyone has to say what a big willy he has, when in female company.

[ulster21]

He will only sign if you can ensure him of the following.

1/ You win the titile
2/ He is player of the season
3/ You win every game that he plays in
4/ He is man of the match in every game that he plays in
5/ Everyone must pass the ball to him
6/ He will not be forced to eat haggis
7/ He can leave when ever he wants if somebody offers him more money
8/ He gets to choose his shirt number
9/ He has his own toilet in the dressing room
10/ Everyone has to say what a big willy he has, when in female company.

Sounds reasonable enough....don't see what Rangers problem is :confused:

[Andygers]

^ Its rule 10 that Rangers have the problem with as Captain Kirk holds that title....:D

[Andygers]

Oh I forgot to post this....



Fulham's Davis moves to Rangers

Profile: Steven Davis in action for Rangers

Fulham's Northern Ireland midfielder Steve Davis has completed his protracted permanent transfer to Rangers for a fee of around £3m.

The 23-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan to Rangers.

And, following a summer of negotiations, the clubs finally agreed a fee at the weekend.

Davis had remained in Glasgow to have a medical after playing for Northern Ireland in their 0-0 draw with Scotland and signed a four-year contract.

Fulham confirmed at the weekend that a fee of around £3m had been accepted for the player signed for £1m more from Aston Villa last summer.

Manager Roy Hodgson admitted he was sorry to see Davis go but insisted he could not offer the first-team football that would justify keeping the player at Craven Cottage.

"It was the right move for Steven," he said. "He went to Rangers on loan last season and did extremely well.

"He became a real crowd favourite up there. It was going to be harsh for him to come back here and not be a certain regular.

"I like Steven Davis as a person and a player, but the offer we received from Rangers was a good and correct one that reflected his value.

"Sometimes, you also need to take into account the interests of the player.

"If I'd been able to guarantee him half the first-team games at Fulham, I'd have been tempted to persuade him to stay.

"But I couldn't be sure of doing that and I didn't want to ruin his chances of joining a great club where he's already made a name for himself."

Rangers had already secured the signature of Maurice Edu this week, pending a work permit hearing on Friday, after Toronto's USA midfielder watched his potential new side defeat Hearts 2-0 at Ibrox on Saturday.

They also last week bolstered their midfield with the signing of Pedro Mendes from Portsmouth, while Spanish teenager Aaron arrived on loan this month from Valencia.

It means that Rangers manager Walter Smith has spent about £17.5m this summer following the earlier captures of defender Madjid Bougherra from Charlton and three strikers - Kenny Miller from Derby, Andrius Velicka from Viking Stavanger and Kyle Lafferty from Burnley.

Smith's buying spree had been hastened by the failure to qualify for the Champions League group stages and the departure of defender Carlos Cuellar, last term's player of the season, to Aston Villa for £7.8m.

Davis, who did not play in Fulham's opening Barclays Premier League game away to Hull City, could make his second debut for Rangers in Saturday`s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash away to Aberdeen.

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[Andygers]

Also new Signing Maurice Edu will be answering questions LIVE at 7.30PM:

http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp

[13Ballack13]

hey andygers, i heard Maurice Adu has transfered to the Rangers did it go through because most of the stuff the mls talks about is just possibilities...
i think Adu will fit in pretty good with your squad but he will struggle for a while since he has to adpat with his new team and style, best of luck to adu im sure he has a nice career ahead of him with the Rangers :smoking:

[O Maestro 10]

hey andygers, i heard Maurice Adu has transfered to the Rangers did it go through because most of the stuff the mls talks about is just possibilities...
i think Adu will fit in pretty good with your squad but he will struggle for a while since he has to adpat with his new team and style, best of luck to adu im sure he has a nice career ahead of him with the Rangers :smoking:
Yeah he signed with Rangers.

[Andygers]

hey andygers, i heard Maurice Adu has transfered to the Rangers did it go through because most of the stuff the mls talks about is just possibilities...
i think Adu will fit in pretty good with your squad but he will struggle for a while since he has to adpat with his new team and style, best of luck to adu im sure he has a nice career ahead of him with the Rangers :smoking: It has been pretty much confirmed as he received his work permit to come and play in Scotland, and he will arrive next week :)

[SiN]

23 year old midfielder Steven Davis has left Fulham to sign a four year deal with Rangers FC. The scottish club has paid 3,8 million euros to The Cottagers

[shevafan]

I can't believe I haven't asked you this question yet.
Andygers, this is a bit off topic, but do you remember Mikhailichenko playing for Rangers in the mid 90's? I know he was one of the few players (after USSR broke up) that actually went to the west and played great. He played for one season at Sampdoria and won the Serie A with them and then went to Rangers and won something like 5 championships with them and 3 cups.

[Andygers]

I can't believe I haven't asked you this question yet.
Andygers, this is a bit off topic, but do you remember Mikhailichenko playing for Rangers in the mid 90's? I know he was one of the few players (after USSR broke up) that actually went to the west and played great. He played for one season at Sampdoria and won the Serie A with them and then went to Rangers and won something like 5 championships with them and 3 cups. I remember him when I was a young boy, He was great! :thumbsup:

[Dude0681]

I can't believe I haven't asked you this question yet.
Andygers, this is a bit off topic, but do you remember Mikhailichenko playing for Rangers in the mid 90's? I know he was one of the few players (after USSR broke up) that actually went to the west and played great.

Mikhailichenko played in the mid 90's, as did Oleg Kusnetzov who broke his leg not long after joining Rangers.

Shevafan - Rangers also signed Oleg Salenko in the mid 90's after he scored 5 goals in one game I think for Russia at a world cup but he never really found that kind of form and I think he could be compared to Filip Sebo - if you know who he is............

Daniel Cousin off to Hull - Sunday was the best parting gift ever!!!

[Andygers]

Shevafan - Rangers also signed Oleg Salenko in the mid 90's after he scored 5 goals in one game I think for Russia at a world cup but he never really found that kind of form and I think he could be compared to Filip Sebo - if you know who he is............ Filip Sebo :doh:

Daniel Cousin off to Hull - Sunday was the best parting gift ever!!! Yes it was indeed, even though he put that performance in on Sunday I am glad he is gone because we would play him in the next game against Kilmarnock and he would have been a flop.

Oh yeah I forgot to mention that Alan Gow is off to Blackpool, shame I thought he was a good player in the making...

[SiN]

Rangers are about to offer to 28 year old defender Sasa Papac the extention of his contract; the player's deal with the scottish club will expire in fact next summer.

[Andygers]

Rangers are about to offer to 28 year old defender Sasa Papac the extention of his contract; the player's deal with the scottish club will expire in fact next summer. He definitely deserves a new contact. The club would never left a player of his stature go for nothing.

[nelly]

He definitely deserves a new contact. The club would never left a player of his stature go for nothing.

Well if he chooses not to sign, that's exactly what will happen.

Sol Cambel

Biggest example ?

[Andygers]

Well if he chooses not to sign, that's exactly what will happen.

Sol Cambel

Biggest example ? Papac has already said he will sign a new contract because he is committed to Rangers.

To be honest I wouldn't want to spend my last few months at the club with the fans on my back.

[SiN]

It has been reported today that Rangers out-of-favour goalkeeper Alan McGregor, is being looked at by Manchester United as a possible back-up for the 37 year-old Edwin van der Sar, who has been looking a little shaky for United lately.

McGregor is a well-regarded Scottish international, and at 12 years younger than Van de Sar, has a lot more years of top class football in front of him.

Rangers coach Walter Smith has dropped McGregor in favour of Neil Alexander for the last two games, amid rumours that Smith was annoyed with McGregor's off-the-field activities, where he is known as a bit of a playboy.

But fellow Scot Alex Ferguson is used to managing previously difficult personalities and would be confident of harnessing McGregor's ability to his advantage.

[Andygers]

It has been reported today that Rangers out-of-favour goalkeeper Alan McGregor, is being looked at by Manchester United as a possible back-up for the 37 year-old Edwin van der Sar, who has been looking a little shaky for United lately.

McGregor is a well-regarded Scottish international, and at 12 years younger than Van de Sar, has a lot more years of top class football in front of him.

Rangers coach Walter Smith has dropped McGregor in favour of Neil Alexander for the last two games, amid rumours that Smith was annoyed with McGregor's off-the-field activities, where he is known as a bit of a playboy.

But fellow Scot Alex Ferguson is used to managing previously difficult personalities and would be confident of harnessing McGregor's ability to his advantage. McGregor is not out of favor he just needed to be brought back down to earth because he looks as though he was living off of last years saves and his lifestyle is ridiculous. He has been pretty awful this season.

[nelly]

^ I can't see Fergie going for him myself, perhaps just a story that has been conjured up, or even Fergie, wanting to put a little pressure on Van der Sar.

[Andygers]

I am going to make rename this General news and transfer thread.

[Andygers]

^ I can't see Fergie going for him myself, perhaps just a story that has been conjured up, or even Fergie, wanting to put a little pressure on Van der Sar. Yeah and on the form McGregor is on at the moment you wouldn't want him.

[Andygers]

RANGERS Spanish hitkid Aaron has told Walter Smith he's ready to stake his claim for a first team place.

And the teenage midfielder admits he can't wait to run out and play in front of 50,000 fans at Ibrox after warming the bench in recent weeks.

He said: "It will be an unforgettable moment when I finally run on to the pitch at Ibrox in front of the club's great supporters. I have seen the team win at home and the atmosphere is incredible. I am really looking forward to it.

"It is a dream of mine to play in the first-team at Rangers and even although I am only 19 it would be a fantastic opportunity.

"Hopefully this will come along soon but it is up to the manager of course.

"When I first arrived at the club I needed to get a couple of weeks' training and a bit of time to settle into my new surroundings.

"I am now ready to play whenever the manager needs me."

:thumbsup:

[Andygers]

No Cutting Edge



WALTER SMITH believes that his side's lack of decisiveness in the last third of the pitch was one of the reasons St. Mirren managed to beat Rangers for the first time in 22 years at Love Street this afternoon.

The manager was frustrated with the lack opportunities his players created in the first-half and urged them to pick up the tempo during his half-time team talk.

In the end a wonder goal from substitute Stephen McGinn on 76 minutes against the run of play earned the Buddies all three points and Smith was understandably disappointed that could not convert any of the opportunities that fell their way in the second period.

He said: "We had made a decent start to the season up until today but we know that every game we face will be difficult.

"St. Mirren always set themselves out in a very organised manner and they are never the easiest team to break down.

"Today we maybe started the game slowly in terms of getting the ball forward and into the penalty area.

"We kept decent possession of the ball but never really created many clear cut opportunities in the first-half.

"From our own point of view that was disappointing.

"As the game went on we were obviously the team trying to win the game and gaps start to appear.

"That's what happened when St. Mirren scored.

"After that we forced our way forward and were unfortunate not to score but full credit must go to St. Mirren.

"They set their stall out and we were not good enough on the day to break them down."

The latter stages of the match were like the Alamo with Rangers pushing every player forward and St. Mirren doing the opposite by getting every man behind the ball.

Gus McPherson's tactics were frustrating but effective and Smith admits that he expected the Saints to sit deep and let Rangers try to break them down. Saints scamble the ball away

"If I was in Gus' situation I would do exactly the same thing. It's up to us to break teams down and that's a challenge we have to rise to against a lot of teams.

"At half-time today I said we had to pick up the pace of the game, pass quicker and be more decisive in the final third.

"We didn't really do that effectively and that's what cost us."

The gaffer also explained his reason for bringing Allan McGregor back into his starting line-up.

He said: "I feel that Allan is now ready to play again.

He was exceptional for us last season and I was a little bit unfair to him earlier in the season by throwing him straight back in after being out through injury.

"But he is back to full fitness again.

"It's a difficult decision for a manager to make as Neil Alexander has played very well in the games he has come in."


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