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The All New Sevco Back in Yer Bin Thread; Taking out the trash
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Topic Started: 29 Apr 2018, 04:24 PM (2,086,545 Views)
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damosuzuki
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27 Jun 2018, 11:54 PM
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Every time I see Mark Allan I think he looks more of a effing tosser.
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Corpachbhoy
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28 Jun 2018, 12:15 AM
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- 27 Jun 2018, 11:49 PM
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We knew you didn't like us ... and that's a long post, surely the ironing must be backing up.  The smiley hopefully indicated the above was in jest, so seriously, I can't recall anyone getting abused on her because of their sexuality. I'm sure there were posters on here who were open about not being heterosexual. LesbionLion and SteakFemto spring to mind who were regular and much valued posters IMHO. I agree, not that you claimed it, that there may be a wee bit of cliquishness with people rounding on someone. Perhaps, down to the fact that these posters know each other personally or have physically met at some point and have a better sense of connection than maybe those of us who are more remote or less frequent posters. I posit that some of it may be simply be down to posters' may not put across the point that they are actually trying to put across well and that some people enjoy point scoring on petty nuances in what is contained in a post. This, and that it's a forum for football fans ... who love taking the piss. Also, there is the fact that there are some people that have pretty weird opinions and post some 'out there' shampoo. IMHO the good stuff on here by far outweighs the bad. It's an Internet message-board FFS. I regularly mention posts on here in the office and they either: raise a laugh; generate a decent discussion; or simply incredulity ... Women posting on football message-boards when they should be doing the ironing being a case in point.  P.S. I'm too long in the tooth to GAF about what the opinion of someone, who I've never met, has about what I think.
Posit-ing anything should see you gets dogs abuse. If your name was Phil from Donegal Some of us had Secondary School education.
The above reinforces my point about taking the piss. All meant in a good-natured way ... I'm certain that FenianJack went to a well respected and accomplished Secondary School (P.S. I'm not really).
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tenerifetim
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28 Jun 2018, 12:21 AM
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This looks like something from BBC's "Watch With Mother" - "Bill & Ben " which totally traumatised thousands of children "Back In The Day". Eff knows what they'd make of Andy Pandy & Looby Loo in the Laundry Basket !
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/200618-Rangers-training/G0000Tw31AgRIEM0/I0000R5qkVIdP2y0/C00003CbWIeNL0qA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozp8uwUWtBY
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28 Jun 2018, 07:05 AM
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I have never had an issue about my sexuality on here - a stark difference to when I was on another board that shall remain nameless, where I was hit with homophobic shampooe daily and nothing was done, in fact when I complained I was called a grass by the guy who runs it. KDS is a great place on the whole. I may disagree a lot with certain folk but it doesn't leave me feeling emotionally distressed like that did. And I ended up an angry person on there.
I’ve never found it sexist or insulting to women on here, rarely an offensive comment can be made eg someone once referred to Anne Budge’s looks in a crude manner and when I objected he apologised. No one has ever posted a comment to me, or about me that was offensive, and I’m sure the other ghirls feel the same. We all get ribbed at various times, for various posts, and it’s certainly no place for “ snowflakes “ ( I effing hate that expression btw ) but it’s as funny AF here. I cannot imagine that any gay man or woman would be easily identified as such from their posts on a football board, unless they wanted to share their sexuality with us, and why would it matter? That comment about gays reluctance to post here is ridiculous, it implies that gays are “ different “ and would need protection from big bad straight bhoys who might upset them by disagreeing with their opinion on football. Oh and btw, don’t think this means I like any of you, you’re a bloody shower of contrary, opinionated Bampots. That just bampotism
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28 Jun 2018, 07:11 AM
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I’ve never found it sexist or insulting to women on here, rarely an offensive comment can be made eg someone once referred to Anne Budge’s looks in a crude manner and when I objected he apologised. No one has ever posted a comment to me, or about me that was offensive, and I’m sure the other ghirls feel the same. We all get ribbed at various times, for various posts, and it’s certainly no place for “ snowflakes “ ( I effing hate that expression btw ) but it’s as funny AF here. I cannot imagine that any gay man or woman would be easily identified as such from their posts on a football board, unless they wanted to share their sexuality with us, and why would it matter? That comment about gays reluctance to post here is ridiculous, it implies that gays are “ different “ and would need protection from big bad straight bhoys who might upset them by disagreeing with their opinion on football. Oh and btw, don’t think this means I like any of you, you’re a bloody shower of contrary, opinionated Bampots.
That just bampotism No need to involve religion mate.
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tenerifetim
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28 Jun 2018, 07:29 AM
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That just bampotism
No need to involve religion mate. Surely we've all been Bamptised on here ?
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28 Jun 2018, 07:59 AM
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It’s a bit weird that they’ve went all the way to Spain for a training camp but haven’t bothered to organise any games. Any normal club would be wanting to get their new signings bedded in as soon as possible.
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28 Jun 2018, 08:28 AM
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It’s a bit weird that they’ve went all the way to Spain for a training camp but haven’t bothered to organise any games. Any normal club would be wanting to get their new signings bedded in as soon as possible. I think they only have one friendly before their great Europa League winning run
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28 Jun 2018, 08:36 AM
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It’s a bit weird that they’ve went all the way to Spain for a training camp but haven’t bothered to organise any games. Any normal club would be wanting to get their new signings bedded in as soon as possible.
I think they only have one friendly before their great Europa League winning run What, no sashbash?
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28 Jun 2018, 08:36 AM
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Just another four signings for next season's manager to move on.
HEAVEN ELEVEN Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants FOUR more signings at Ibrox but admits players will have to move on The new Gers boss has already brought in seven new faces through the door, but ideally wants to get that number to eleven for the start of the season
Spoiler: click to toggle By Colin Duncan STEVEN GERRARD wants another FOUR new players to add to the seven he has already signed. But he knows he’ll also have to move players on at Rangers. He said: “I am also aware that if we get the areas sorted out that we feel need sorted it will make the squad too big. “We will have to edge a few out and be honest with people and say to them that maybe they are not going to get the game time they want. “That is football at this time of year and all players are aware of that. “But they are making it very tough because training has been very intense, it has been quality and everyone is pushing to stay here, which is a good thing. “If there is one thing that I am really delighted with it is the application and focus and that people want to be here. “I’m not sure how it was before, but everything we have asked of them in terms of lifting standards and pushing, everyone wants to be part of it, which is great.” WELSH TEST Rangers will play Welsh side TNS in friendly next week behind closed doors https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2850374/rangers-steven-gerrard-signings-transfers/
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28 Jun 2018, 08:51 AM
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No need to involve religion mate.
Surely we've all been Bamptised on here ? Is that some sort of graduation ceremony from the school of shampoo puns?
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28 Jun 2018, 08:53 AM
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It’s a bit weird that they’ve went all the way to Spain for a training camp but haven’t bothered to organise any games. Any normal club would be wanting to get their new signings bedded in as soon as possible. Pretty sure they resurrected the Bibs Vs Non-Bibs game - still waiting for the in-depth match report from Chris Union Jack
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28 Jun 2018, 09:08 AM
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Just another four signings for next season's manager to move on. HEAVEN ELEVEN Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants FOUR more signings at Ibrox but admits players will have to move onThe new Gers boss has already brought in seven new faces through the door, but ideally wants to get that number to eleven for the start of the season Spoiler: click to toggle By Colin Duncan STEVEN GERRARD wants another FOUR new players to add to the seven he has already signed. But he knows he’ll also have to move players on at Rangers. He said: “I am also aware that if we get the areas sorted out that we feel need sorted it will make the squad too big. “We will have to edge a few out and be honest with people and say to them that maybe they are not going to get the game time they want. “That is football at this time of year and all players are aware of that. “But they are making it very tough because training has been very intense, it has been quality and everyone is pushing to stay here, which is a good thing. “If there is one thing that I am really delighted with it is the application and focus and that people want to be here. “I’m not sure how it was before, but everything we have asked of them in terms of lifting standards and pushing, everyone wants to be part of it, which is great.” WELSH TEST Rangers will play Welsh side TNS in friendly next week behind closed doors https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2850374/rangers-steven-gerrard-signings-transfers/ To think teams like Barcelona survive on squads of 25(ish) and sevco are crap with 50-60 on the payrole
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28 Jun 2018, 09:10 AM
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Fear the Bears...“Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here".
Steven Gerrard insists he won't turn Ibrox into Anfield in bid to bring back glory days The Rangers boss believes restoring the club's identity is vital after admitting they were too easily beaten last season.
Spoiler: click to toggle ByGavin Berry Steven Gerrard isn’t planning on turning Ibrox into a mini Merseyside – he wants to restore the fighting spirit that characterised the great Rangers teams. The new boss spent almost his entire playing career at Liverpool and four of his backroom team have been recruited from Anfield. Ovie Ejaria has also been signed on a season-long loan from Jurgen Klopp’s side while Gerrard has sealed a deal for old Reds team-mate Jon Flanagan. But the 38-year-old wants to make sure Rangers maintain their own identity – starting by restoring the fighting spirit associated with the club after admitting they rolled over too easily last season. Rangers lost the final two Old Firm games by an aggregate score of 9-0 and Gerrard knows they must toughen up physically and mentally. But he said: “I’m certainly not trying to turn Rangers into Liverpool. Of course my upbringing and what I see and like at Liverpool I want to see similar things at Rangers. “But I’m not bringing a Liverpool template here, that would be disrespectful to Rangers. I’ve had my time at Liverpool, I did my first year coaching there and it’s obviously a special club. I have wonderful memories. “But Liverpool stops now and it’s about Rangers and having a template and philosophy that suits Rangers. We have to do what is best for Rangers. “There are similarities in terms of fans demands and size of club and expectations to win and deliver.” Rangers fans will get the first chance to see Gerrard’s team in action when Bury play a friendly at Ibrox on July 6. Asked what can be expected of a Gerrard team he said: “It’s difficult to put it in a couple of sentences but we will be aggressive. “Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here. “The focus and priority is to stiffen up and be tougher. We need to be organised out of possession, difficult to play and people need to feel Rangers when they play against them now. “It can’t be that teams can look forward to playing Rangers any more. Those days have to stop. That’s the priority. Any Rangers manager that has managed before, or that will manage in the future, you have to excite these fans. “You’re one of the top teams in the league, you have 50,000 punters every other week who come and pay good money and support the team. “You have a responsibility and a pressure as a Rangers player to excite and be creative and entertain. That’s not going to happen in every single game. You do have off days, I get it, but we need to bring a style and philosophy here that will excite the supporters.” It is clear from Gerrard’s early signings – defenders Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic are both six foot-plus – that he wants a physical presence. Gerrard also talked about strike target Umar Sadiq being a bustling frontman. But how can he be sure of getting players with a strong mentality? The Gers boss said: “Before we move for players, it’s important you do background checks on personality and character, it’s important you speak to the players face to face. “You get a feel of where they are at in their careers. The biggest thing for me is hunger. I don’t want to bring a player in here who’s not hungry. “I don’t want to bring a player in who just wants to wear the Rangers kit and tell everyone they’re a Rangers player. That doesn’t work. “I want players who want to come in and fight for success and good times, players who understand what the fans have been through in the last couple of years. “That’s the type of player that I want coming through the door – players who have their best years ahead of them to deliver. “Of course we need to get the right balance of experience and players at the right age but a lot of the players we have brought in have got their careers in front of them, their best years in front of them. “They understand what we’re trying to do and that is the key.” Gerrard could be forced to show patience due to the World Cup but he said: “There is a process whether there’s a World Cup on or not. “As a manager you want them in yesterday. Of course you do. But you have to show patience. There’s a lot of time. You don’t have to rush these decisions. “If it’s right and you and ready then we will strike, as we have done. But it’s important we get them right rather than rush them. “Numbers will depend how the next four to six weeks unfolds as well. “Are we going to have a European group stage campaign to add to the number of games? That will influence the final numbers we want around us.” https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-insists-wont-turn-12804991
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28 Jun 2018, 09:12 AM
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I thought Kietia was signing for them until I realised Gerrard was just handing him a Liverpool shirt ...
Thinking why the feck would his career take such a dive that he had to go to Sevco.
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28 Jun 2018, 09:33 AM
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It’s a bit weird that they’ve went all the way to Spain for a training camp but haven’t bothered to organise any games. Any normal club would be wanting to get their new signings bedded in as soon as possible. It's not a holiday camp Timmy.
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28 Jun 2018, 09:33 AM
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Surely we've all been Bamptised on here ?
Is that some sort of graduation ceremony from the school of shampoo puns? Nah ! I think you just wake up "elevated " a bit like The Rapture !
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28 Jun 2018, 09:33 AM
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Fear the Bears...“Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here". Steven Gerrard insists he won't turn Ibrox into Anfield in bid to bring back glory daysThe Rangers boss believes restoring the club's identity is vital after admitting they were too easily beaten last season. Spoiler: click to toggle ByGavin Berry Steven Gerrard isn’t planning on turning Ibrox into a mini Merseyside – he wants to restore the fighting spirit that characterised the great Rangers teams. The new boss spent almost his entire playing career at Liverpool and four of his backroom team have been recruited from Anfield. Ovie Ejaria has also been signed on a season-long loan from Jurgen Klopp’s side while Gerrard has sealed a deal for old Reds team-mate Jon Flanagan. But the 38-year-old wants to make sure Rangers maintain their own identity – starting by restoring the fighting spirit associated with the club after admitting they rolled over too easily last season. Rangers lost the final two Old Firm games by an aggregate score of 9-0 and Gerrard knows they must toughen up physically and mentally. But he said: “I’m certainly not trying to turn Rangers into Liverpool. Of course my upbringing and what I see and like at Liverpool I want to see similar things at Rangers. “But I’m not bringing a Liverpool template here, that would be disrespectful to Rangers. I’ve had my time at Liverpool, I did my first year coaching there and it’s obviously a special club. I have wonderful memories. “But Liverpool stops now and it’s about Rangers and having a template and philosophy that suits Rangers. We have to do what is best for Rangers. “There are similarities in terms of fans demands and size of club and expectations to win and deliver.” Rangers fans will get the first chance to see Gerrard’s team in action when Bury play a friendly at Ibrox on July 6. Asked what can be expected of a Gerrard team he said: “It’s difficult to put it in a couple of sentences but we will be aggressive. “Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here. “The focus and priority is to stiffen up and be tougher. We need to be organised out of possession, difficult to play and people need to feel Rangers when they play against them now. “It can’t be that teams can look forward to playing Rangers any more. Those days have to stop. That’s the priority. Any Rangers manager that has managed before, or that will manage in the future, you have to excite these fans. “You’re one of the top teams in the league, you have 50,000 punters every other week who come and pay good money and support the team. “You have a responsibility and a pressure as a Rangers player to excite and be creative and entertain. That’s not going to happen in every single game. You do have off days, I get it, but we need to bring a style and philosophy here that will excite the supporters.” It is clear from Gerrard’s early signings – defenders Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic are both six foot-plus – that he wants a physical presence. Gerrard also talked about strike target Umar Sadiq being a bustling frontman. But how can he be sure of getting players with a strong mentality? The Gers boss said: “Before we move for players, it’s important you do background checks on personality and character, it’s important you speak to the players face to face. “You get a feel of where they are at in their careers. The biggest thing for me is hunger. I don’t want to bring a player in here who’s not hungry. “I don’t want to bring a player in who just wants to wear the Rangers kit and tell everyone they’re a Rangers player. That doesn’t work. “I want players who want to come in and fight for success and good times, players who understand what the fans have been through in the last couple of years. “That’s the type of player that I want coming through the door – players who have their best years ahead of them to deliver. “Of course we need to get the right balance of experience and players at the right age but a lot of the players we have brought in have got their careers in front of them, their best years in front of them. “They understand what we’re trying to do and that is the key.” Gerrard could be forced to show patience due to the World Cup but he said: “There is a process whether there’s a World Cup on or not. “As a manager you want them in yesterday. Of course you do. But you have to show patience. There’s a lot of time. You don’t have to rush these decisions. “If it’s right and you and ready then we will strike, as we have done. But it’s important we get them right rather than rush them. “Numbers will depend how the next four to six weeks unfolds as well. “Are we going to have a European group stage campaign to add to the number of games? That will influence the final numbers we want around us.” https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-insists-wont-turn-12804991 "..go where it hurts to defend the badge..." WTF?
They are twisting themselves in knots inventing aspirations for themselves which sound impressive but are actually meaningless.
Maybe it's a pretext for when we're only pumping them by two goals a game next season. "Aye but we went were it hurt to ensure the badge was defended."
I don't suppose it will matter to them that neither we, nor anyone else, could give a eff about their badge.
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28 Jun 2018, 09:36 AM
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- 28 Jun 2018, 09:10 AM
Fear the Bears...“Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here". Steven Gerrard insists he won't turn Ibrox into Anfield in bid to bring back glory daysThe Rangers boss believes restoring the club's identity is vital after admitting they were too easily beaten last season. Spoiler: click to toggle ByGavin Berry Steven Gerrard isn’t planning on turning Ibrox into a mini Merseyside – he wants to restore the fighting spirit that characterised the great Rangers teams. The new boss spent almost his entire playing career at Liverpool and four of his backroom team have been recruited from Anfield. Ovie Ejaria has also been signed on a season-long loan from Jurgen Klopp’s side while Gerrard has sealed a deal for old Reds team-mate Jon Flanagan. But the 38-year-old wants to make sure Rangers maintain their own identity – starting by restoring the fighting spirit associated with the club after admitting they rolled over too easily last season. Rangers lost the final two Old Firm games by an aggregate score of 9-0 and Gerrard knows they must toughen up physically and mentally. But he said: “I’m certainly not trying to turn Rangers into Liverpool. Of course my upbringing and what I see and like at Liverpool I want to see similar things at Rangers. “But I’m not bringing a Liverpool template here, that would be disrespectful to Rangers. I’ve had my time at Liverpool, I did my first year coaching there and it’s obviously a special club. I have wonderful memories. “But Liverpool stops now and it’s about Rangers and having a template and philosophy that suits Rangers. We have to do what is best for Rangers. “There are similarities in terms of fans demands and size of club and expectations to win and deliver.” Rangers fans will get the first chance to see Gerrard’s team in action when Bury play a friendly at Ibrox on July 6. Asked what can be expected of a Gerrard team he said: “It’s difficult to put it in a couple of sentences but we will be aggressive. “Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here. “The focus and priority is to stiffen up and be tougher. We need to be organised out of possession, difficult to play and people need to feel Rangers when they play against them now. “It can’t be that teams can look forward to playing Rangers any more. Those days have to stop. That’s the priority. Any Rangers manager that has managed before, or that will manage in the future, you have to excite these fans. “You’re one of the top teams in the league, you have 50,000 punters every other week who come and pay good money and support the team. “You have a responsibility and a pressure as a Rangers player to excite and be creative and entertain. That’s not going to happen in every single game. You do have off days, I get it, but we need to bring a style and philosophy here that will excite the supporters.” It is clear from Gerrard’s early signings – defenders Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic are both six foot-plus – that he wants a physical presence. Gerrard also talked about strike target Umar Sadiq being a bustling frontman. But how can he be sure of getting players with a strong mentality? The Gers boss said: “Before we move for players, it’s important you do background checks on personality and character, it’s important you speak to the players face to face. “You get a feel of where they are at in their careers. The biggest thing for me is hunger. I don’t want to bring a player in here who’s not hungry. “I don’t want to bring a player in who just wants to wear the Rangers kit and tell everyone they’re a Rangers player. That doesn’t work. “I want players who want to come in and fight for success and good times, players who understand what the fans have been through in the last couple of years. “That’s the type of player that I want coming through the door – players who have their best years ahead of them to deliver. “Of course we need to get the right balance of experience and players at the right age but a lot of the players we have brought in have got their careers in front of them, their best years in front of them. “They understand what we’re trying to do and that is the key.” Gerrard could be forced to show patience due to the World Cup but he said: “There is a process whether there’s a World Cup on or not. “As a manager you want them in yesterday. Of course you do. But you have to show patience. There’s a lot of time. You don’t have to rush these decisions. “If it’s right and you and ready then we will strike, as we have done. But it’s important we get them right rather than rush them. “Numbers will depend how the next four to six weeks unfolds as well. “Are we going to have a European group stage campaign to add to the number of games? That will influence the final numbers we want around us.” https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-insists-wont-turn-12804991 Hmmm... Rrrrreal Rrrrangers men then?
"The Gers boss said: “Before we move for players, it’s important you do background checks on personality and character, it’s important you speak to the players face to face. “You get a feel of where they are at in their careers. The biggest thing for me is hunger. I don’t want to bring a player in here who’s not hungry. “I don’t want to bring a player in who just wants to wear the Rangers kit and tell everyone they’re a Rangers player. That doesn’t work. “I want players who want to come in and fight for success and good times, players who understand what the fans have been through in the last couple of years. “That’s the type of player that I want coming through the door – players who have their best years ahead of them to deliver."
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- 28 Jun 2018, 09:33 AM
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- 28 Jun 2018, 09:10 AM
Fear the Bears...“Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here". Steven Gerrard insists he won't turn Ibrox into Anfield in bid to bring back glory daysThe Rangers boss believes restoring the club's identity is vital after admitting they were too easily beaten last season. Spoiler: click to toggle ByGavin Berry Steven Gerrard isn’t planning on turning Ibrox into a mini Merseyside – he wants to restore the fighting spirit that characterised the great Rangers teams. The new boss spent almost his entire playing career at Liverpool and four of his backroom team have been recruited from Anfield. Ovie Ejaria has also been signed on a season-long loan from Jurgen Klopp’s side while Gerrard has sealed a deal for old Reds team-mate Jon Flanagan. But the 38-year-old wants to make sure Rangers maintain their own identity – starting by restoring the fighting spirit associated with the club after admitting they rolled over too easily last season. Rangers lost the final two Old Firm games by an aggregate score of 9-0 and Gerrard knows they must toughen up physically and mentally. But he said: “I’m certainly not trying to turn Rangers into Liverpool. Of course my upbringing and what I see and like at Liverpool I want to see similar things at Rangers. “But I’m not bringing a Liverpool template here, that would be disrespectful to Rangers. I’ve had my time at Liverpool, I did my first year coaching there and it’s obviously a special club. I have wonderful memories. “But Liverpool stops now and it’s about Rangers and having a template and philosophy that suits Rangers. We have to do what is best for Rangers. “There are similarities in terms of fans demands and size of club and expectations to win and deliver.” Rangers fans will get the first chance to see Gerrard’s team in action when Bury play a friendly at Ibrox on July 6. Asked what can be expected of a Gerrard team he said: “It’s difficult to put it in a couple of sentences but we will be aggressive. “Out of possession I want my team to be aggressive, they have to be prepared to go where it hurts to defend the badge and the goal. The big problem at Rangers last year was we conceded too many goals, sloppy goals, unnecessary goals. That’s why the season was a grind and a slog, and probably the reason that I’m here. “The focus and priority is to stiffen up and be tougher. We need to be organised out of possession, difficult to play and people need to feel Rangers when they play against them now. “It can’t be that teams can look forward to playing Rangers any more. Those days have to stop. That’s the priority. Any Rangers manager that has managed before, or that will manage in the future, you have to excite these fans. “You’re one of the top teams in the league, you have 50,000 punters every other week who come and pay good money and support the team. “You have a responsibility and a pressure as a Rangers player to excite and be creative and entertain. That’s not going to happen in every single game. You do have off days, I get it, but we need to bring a style and philosophy here that will excite the supporters.” It is clear from Gerrard’s early signings – defenders Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic are both six foot-plus – that he wants a physical presence. Gerrard also talked about strike target Umar Sadiq being a bustling frontman. But how can he be sure of getting players with a strong mentality? The Gers boss said: “Before we move for players, it’s important you do background checks on personality and character, it’s important you speak to the players face to face. “You get a feel of where they are at in their careers. The biggest thing for me is hunger. I don’t want to bring a player in here who’s not hungry. “I don’t want to bring a player in who just wants to wear the Rangers kit and tell everyone they’re a Rangers player. That doesn’t work. “I want players who want to come in and fight for success and good times, players who understand what the fans have been through in the last couple of years. “That’s the type of player that I want coming through the door – players who have their best years ahead of them to deliver. “Of course we need to get the right balance of experience and players at the right age but a lot of the players we have brought in have got their careers in front of them, their best years in front of them. “They understand what we’re trying to do and that is the key.” Gerrard could be forced to show patience due to the World Cup but he said: “There is a process whether there’s a World Cup on or not. “As a manager you want them in yesterday. Of course you do. But you have to show patience. There’s a lot of time. You don’t have to rush these decisions. “If it’s right and you and ready then we will strike, as we have done. But it’s important we get them right rather than rush them. “Numbers will depend how the next four to six weeks unfolds as well. “Are we going to have a European group stage campaign to add to the number of games? That will influence the final numbers we want around us.” https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-insists-wont-turn-12804991
"..go where it hurts to defend the badge..." WTF? They are twisting themselves in knots inventing aspirations for themselves which sound impressive but are actually meaningless. Maybe it's a pretext for when we're only pumping them by two goals a game next season. "Aye but we went were it hurt to ensure the badge was defended." I don't suppose it will matter to them that neither we, nor anyone else, could give a eff about their badge. Does Traynor think that anyone thinks think that Caixinho, Warburton or Gerrard actually come out with Struthian pish like that? I suppose the target audience laps it up. The "restoring the club's identity" part is an open wound they can't help scratching. They know, we know and they know that we know they know. 
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