Haz Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> ALEX McLEISH has spent most of this summer bringing in players he hopes will prompt a revival in Rangers' fortunes. But he's also offering one of his more established players another chance to stay at Ibrox. Fernando Ricksen looked on his way out of the club when McLeish withdrew his offer of a new contract towards the end of last season and put himup for transfer. Now, though, the manager is relying on the Dutchman to inspire those around him when the season gets underway on August 7. Ricksen has caught the eye in pre-season training to such an extent that his manager is using him as a role model. McLeish said: 'Does Fernando have a future here? I can't rule anything out just now. 'He might start playing the best stuff of his career and he may want to stay. 'I have had a few brief chats with him about how well he looks and how well he has started pre-season and his fitness levels. 'He will be very important for us this season as he is nowone of the more experienced players, and with that comes maturity. 'I'm looking for Fernando to set an example to others.' The month of August will have a large bearing on how Rangers fare for the rest of the season. The pressure is on McLeish to lead his side into the group stages of the Champions League before the first Old Firm clash of the season at Celtic Park. That's why he's not keen on selling Ricksen, even if they receive a suitable offer. The Rangers boss had looked at possible replacements over the close season including Greek international Giorgis Seitaridis, who excelled for the winners of Euro2004 in Portugal. But McLeish is now prepared to risk losing Ricksen for nothing when his contract expires next summer, rather than see him leave before the close of the transfer window at the end of August. He added: 'In this job, I really have to look short term and I need to get success as quickly as possible. 'If Fernando was to leave now that would be poor timing. 'If we were to accept an offer for him now then we would be struggling to replace him. 'I could have done it earlier in the summer and brought in some quality but those players are not available to us. 'We were in discussions with Seitaridis a few months ago but now the timing is not right to get someone else in.' Rangers left for their pre--season tour of Austria yesterday with renewed optimism, following the arrival of six new signings. Jean-Alain Boumsong, Dado Prso, Marvin Andrews, Alex Rae, Nacho Novo, and Dragan Mladenovic will all be in Austria, where they'll plan ahead for the forthcoming campaign. And McLeish isn't about to stop just yet when it comes to strengthening his squad. He said: 'I feel this season we are better equipped with the players we have brought in and there is still time to add to the squad. 'It's tough if you don't have a pot of gold like Jose Mourinho at Chelsea but even he has difficulties picking which of the best players in the world to go for. 'I was aware of the circumstance when I came here. If there were pots of gold then the club might have gone for a more high-profile manager. 'I know the parameters I have to work within. I can't just keep adding new faces to the players that are here. 'We can't keep adding to the budget by spending even more. As the honorary chairman said, we're no longer net spenders. 'I'll still be in touch with agents when we're away as I don't think anyone has anywhere near completed their business yet. 'I didn't think we'd get Boumsong but the fact that we did is a major coup. 'I think he'll enhance the first 11 and we're looking forward to seeing the big man playing.' <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Shame to miss out on Seitaridis, he looks excellent. I think McLeish is resigned to the fact that he will probably now net be able to sell Ricksen then wave bye bye to him for nothing next summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Encouraging start from Andrews and Novo yesterday although the opposition was hardly top-class... Michael Stewart will return to the UK as red-tape has buggered his chance of a loan move to Rangers and of playing in any practice matches... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 shame about Michael Stewart but things happen for a reason, hopefully eck will take the plunge and bring in a left sided midfielder now. Good run out yesterday for what was mostly a reserve side, can't wait to see how the big guns get on against Roma Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted July 19, 2004 Author SI Staff Share Posted July 19, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andy "Muzza" Murray: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ter: Ordered my tickets for the Fulham match today <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ter where did you get the tickets for Fulham from? Im quite interested in going as i doubt im going to make it up from here to Ibrox much this season <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Got them from fulhamfc.com Sitting in the Stevenage Road Upper block D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 The 2 new trialists are: - Christoph Spycher, a left back/midfielder from Grasshoppers (3-day Trial) - Marcin Zajac, a midfielder, from Groclin Dyskobolia (7-day Trial) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzza Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I really want to go to the Fulham game but i dont think I'm going to be able to afford it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Michael Ball did'nt play yesterday so i assume he is long gone. The polish market is one we should be looking into alongwith the romainian one, as these countries are now EU members no work permits are needed for thier players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ball is just coming back from an ankle injury.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 i assume you mean when you say 'ankle injury' you mean 'pub' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vidmar: i assume you mean when you say 'ankle injury' you mean 'pub' <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Wouldn't surprise me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Well he is banned from everywhere in the Bearsden area so i assume he traveled to Austria Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 [ON TOPIC] At FM Rangers, an Excel file is now available for people to submit their own data and research for the new Football Manager 2005 game. For those of you that don't already know, FM Rangers is still the only Football Manager club page on the web and contains.... - Rangers specific information and news with regard to CM/FM; - Rangers specific downloads for CM and FM; - The chance to contribute to the research for FM 2005; - In-depth player info and stats from the first team to the under 19s. Sorry for the advert, but the more Rangers fans that I can attract to the project the more accurate the research and the better the final game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthefurby Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Anyone know where i would get the commentry for the roma game tonight?. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted July 20, 2004 Author SI Staff Share Posted July 20, 2004 I'll be in contact on Thursday Frankie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bobthefurby: Anyone know where i would get the commentry for the roma game tonight?. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Email me and I can give you a link to the live match if you've got broadband... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ter: I'll be in contact on Thursday Frankie <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm off work this Thursday to Monday mate, so won't be online until next Tuesday.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Toner Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Frankie: <snippet> Rangers research <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ya lazy sod, you're suppose to do it yourself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 The project gives me even more work to do, never mind trying to get researchers in for smaller clubs... The things I do to make FM a great game...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Must say the training kit looks quite smart, tho i assume it is manufactured by Diadora and not Indonesian 4 year olds like our home and away shirts.... http://www.bluenosebars.com/New%20Kit.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I like it. Can't be the only one who thinks this Stewart boy is worth a punt. After last summer where we seemed to sign people who were after a rest home and a pension top up this summer has been far more encouraging. Novo and Rae have both been keen to sign and play for us. Now we've got Stewart keen to sign as well. I've seen some bad reports about Stewart, but it seems to me he has figured out that he better stop arsing around or he'll go the same way as plenty of other players who had 'potential'. We're also looking a little light on midfielders. Worth taking a punt on and giving a 6 month or year deal with an option to extend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I don't see how we can lose by giving him a 6 month contract tbh, it will turn out in any one of three ways, 1) He does well and is given a proper contract at Chrimbo. 2) he does well and someone offers him better than us, and he goes there, but Gavin Rae is back from injury.. 3) He's gash and we get rid of him. Win win situation for us imo.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzza Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Stewart seems really keen on playing for us so should be worth it, as long as the boys give it their best shot im happy, I just felt too often last season nobody was bothered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Starting eleven for tonight against Roma. Klos Ricksen Vanoli Boumsong Andrews Burke Kajac (Trialist) Malcolm Mladneovic Novo Namouchi. Currently 1-0 Rangers, Novo with the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 2-0 Rangers, Novo withe the brace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted July 20, 2004 Author SI Staff Share Posted July 20, 2004 I know it's still early days and it's only friendly matches, but Nacho Novo is sounding as though he is going to be a goal machine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzza Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Anyone got a link to listen to it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozza Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 try this http://world.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/live/audio/scheduledevents.asp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 3-1 Rangers, Prso with a Penalty. Delayed coverage of the game on italian channel L7 http://wwitv.com/tvtv/7764.asx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Delayed coverage starts now or at 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 its 8, Michael palin around the world en Italiano is on ATM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozza Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 i think the game is about to start on LA7 hopefully it will be watchable, there is a lower bandwith link for 56k users over at soccerstream forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozza Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 well i gave up trying to watch the game on that feed! but final score was 4-1 to the gers! Novo with do Prso with a Pen and alex rae blasting one in from 25 yards! i know its only a friendly but i am excited abput next season already! cantwait for the newcastle tourny what a weekend that will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Nacho's 1st was a peach Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Nacho's 2nd Pellazoli had chocolate wrists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 de Rossi scored a good goal from 25 yards for Roma.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzza Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Sounds promising good to see Novo starting well lets hope he keeps it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Mexes grabbed the ball on the gorund before namouchi could stick it away, Prso sticks away the pen 3-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Toner Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Just finished watching the game, listening to Italian for 4 hours( i was listening to the pish before the game) i can safely say i've had enough for a few years Anyway a pretty decent performace albeit it was a friendly thought the trialist looked pretty good but then again so did Bob Malcolm Whole team played well and hardly looked troubled and the result well that was just the icing on the cake but we'll see when the important games start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Yep, some very encouraging stuff.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted July 21, 2004 Author SI Staff Share Posted July 21, 2004 Anyone know the Roma starting line up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 21, 2004 Administrators Share Posted July 21, 2004 No, but I've found this <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> There was no Francesco Totti, Antonio Cassano, Christian Panucci, Olivier Dacourt or Christian Chivu for the Italians but Vincent Candela, Marco Delvecchio, Vincent Montella and Philippe Mexes were all there. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> De Rossi scored their goal too, and he's fffffffffb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Roma (4-4-2) Pelizzoli; Bovo, Cufre, Mexes, Candela; Aquilani, De Rossi, Tommasi, D'Agostino; Montella, Delvecchio. Subs: Zotti, Lanzaro, Ferronetti, Scurto, Briotto, Virga, Corvia, Clerci, Grillo, De Martino, Simonetta, Seppani, Rosi, Pipolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Toner Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Mexes played well but the rest we're ***** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 de Rossi's goal was a great finish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Toner Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Gers Target Young Duo(Not Derek and Darren) <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Rangers are pondering moves for young duo Derek Carcary and South African Mark Pallister as they continue their building plans for the future. Queen's Park striker Carcary has spent the last few weeks training at Murray Park, while Pallister has recently joined the club on trial. Pallister, a cousin of former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister, caught the attention of Rangers' youth development chief George Adams during a youth team match for South Africa. The 16-year-old midfielder will spend the next few days at Rangers so that the club's coaching staff can cast an eye over him. Rangers are keen on signing Queen's Park hit-man Carcary and are trying to agree a deal with the Scottish Third Division side. "Derek hasn't signed anything for Rangers and remains a Queen's Park player," said Queen's Park boss Kenny Brannigan. "It's great for him and the club that he has been given the opportunity to step up but a compromise has still to be reached." <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If Pallister is anything like his cousin sign him up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 good to see we are busy briging in teh youth.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Toner Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Oh and just seen the Newcastle tournie will be on Sky Sports, thank feck Setanta didn't get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vidmar: good to see we are busy briging in teh youth.. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep, Adams seems to be living up to his reputation.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmar Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I would imagine Adams is loving his role at Rangers, never before as he been given a liecence to search the world and bring players in like he will at Ibrox. Not just the Scottish talent is being scouted but talent everywhere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Yeah, it's a bigger role than he had when he was at Celtic and Motherwell... Can't wait to the Newcastle game. Going to be a great day oot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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