ClaretAndBamber

Did we not make a £500k profit as at 31st May 2011 - I make it two years of losses (although the May 2013 accounts will not be out for another 8-9 months). Add to this the fact that we are already in profit for the current fiscal year and budgets have been cut then I'm not that worried about administration, even if we finish in the bottom 6. As for 1 saleable asset this is a very negative outlook. Carswell and ZFA are on longer deals and, assuming they have decent injury free years, are possible sales next year. Add to that other players that will be brought in on the cheap in the next few weeks. Then again, perhaps my glass is just half full ...

Similar numbers, yes. Similar impact/quality, no when you think the list could be: Randolph Law Humphrey Higdon Hateley Faddy Ojamaa Hutchy That said, I refuse to panic ..... yet.

I think this is unfair. Why should they put their hands in their pockets? Also, did they not do this to fund Faddy's return? I don't work for the club but I am a society member. I thought it was clear from the start that £1.5m would have to be raised in order to get a majority shareholding (51% I believe). The recent statement said "The Society currently has 1,164 members and has to date raised close to £420,000, 28% of the original target." - according to my maths this ties back to the £1.5m target. £150,000 of this £420,000 has been transferred to the club and can be used when liquidity problems arise (without a bank credit facility this is essential). The club can use it and then replace it when cash is received. While it's great that £420k has been raised so far I think that the target is unreachable in the short term (

The moment I start believing everything that appears in this poor excuse for a newspaper is the same moment I accept that The Rangers have history prior to 2012. I'll miss Ojamma if he goes but everyone has a price, just hope we get at least £0.5m.

Get the feeling this is a dig at me, which is fine. I may be a little wet behind the ears on the forums but I can take it. In my honest opinion though I don't think we should be looking for like-for-like players. McCall played to Higdon and Humphrey's strengths and it's not fair to whoever comes in to be told to replicate what they did. I only hope that Stuart (and his team) find people willing to work hard and improve themselves in the way that most of the recent players have done.

Hmmm, I can't seem to PM yet - think I might be on some sort of probation. Can I just drop an email to the Hotmail address above?

I may be new to the forum but I know a good idea when I see one. Money sent via Paypal.

It depends if you're looking for a 2013 Humphrey or a 2009 Humphrey - it might be possible to find good sprinters and then coach them to play better football.

Totally agree but I'd add Higdon to this list, not only for his goals but his presence when defending set pieces will be missed (assuming he does leave).

Hey, if McCall can find another Randolph or Ruddy then fair enough but it's a tough ask. Think the boys were thinking about their holidays in Perth though. I remember Hollis pulling off a great save against St Johnstone in Jan (although he did let in two after coming on for Randolph but this was more down to poor defending from memory). All this speculation is a killer though. Do we all go mental at this time of year?

I'd like to see Hollis get a chance next year. He trains every week with the current back four (albeit we may need a RB) and they should work well together. Agree that we need to get another goalie in for competition though. I'd also like to see ZFA get a run in the team. He seems to enjoy running at defenders and with a bit of work could turn out to be a top player. Finally, would like to see Craig Moore make an appearance, even if it's just a preseason friendly. Guessing McCall is busy with Scotland stuff atm and I'm hoping we hear something next week regarding old/new players.