David Posted 14 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 14 hours ago From the admittedly limited times I've seen Chilvers, he seems technically clean, comfortable under pressure, and makes good decisions. But he’s not a player who directly influences matches regularly, and that’s the difference. If you look at it from our point of view, he’d fit the way we play under Jens from a structural point of view. He’d be fine in build-up, understands space, and would slot into the system without any real issues I think. But I’m not convinced he actually gives us something we don’t already have. He’s probably closest to Fadinger in profile, just maybe a bit safer and with far less upside. He improves the floor of the midfield, but I’m not sure he raises the ceiling, if that makes any sense? And if we’re looking to push on, what we probably need more of is goals and real impact from midfield rather than another tidy connector. So I get the appeal, and in the right setup he probably looks a good player again. I’m just not sure he’s the kind of signing that moves us forward in any meaningful way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelllfan Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago The midfield signing I'd most like to see us make is Bailey Rice. He's OOC at Rangers, our former academy player and when he was coming through was thought of as a better player than Miller. He's also 6'0 so would add some physicality to the side which is something we are currently lacking and if platformed correctly has the potential re-sale value the club would be looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 7 hours ago, thewelllfan said: The midfield signing I'd most like to see us make is Bailey Rice. He's OOC at Rangers, our former academy player and when he was coming through was thought of as a better player than Miller. He's also 6'0 so would add some physicality to the side which is something we are currently lacking and if platformed correctly has the potential re-sale value the club would be looking for. Bit of a punt but not a bad shout.  Although he’s never really proven himself at Rangers he has shown signs that there’s a player there but I’d think he’d be looking for more money than we could offer but you never know, maybe he’ll be happy with a smaller wage if he gets game time and is coached to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 7 hours ago, thewelllfan said: The midfield signing I'd most like to see us make is Bailey Rice. He's OOC at Rangers, our former academy player and when he was coming through was thought of as a better player than Miller. He's also 6'0 so would add some physicality to the side which is something we are currently lacking and if platformed correctly has the potential re-sale value the club would be looking for. What would he cost, as he's under 24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago I wouldn’t touch Bailey Rice, I’m afraid he’s just another promising young player whose career has been killed by the old firm. I’ve seen nothing in him (and neither has Rangers) to say he’d play regularly at SPL standard. OK he was clearly a talented youngster but the world is full of these talented youngsters who don’t make the leap to become a good pro player. it’d be too much of a punt to take him on and I presume pay a good wage to and treat him as a project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago I would like to see us go for the boy stanway at partick thistle as a replacement for slattery if he leaves in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 4 hours ago, Kmcalpin said: What would he cost, as he's under 24? He's only been at Rangers for 3 years, so the fee would be almost negligible I'm sure. It would also be dependant on Rangers having offered him an improved deal - even though word is he was denied a loan move last summer because he told them back then he wouldn't sign a new deal. (Although they'll almost certainly have done this anyway purely to protect their interests.) 1 hour ago, mfc said: I would like to see us go for the boy stanway at partick thistle as a replacement for slattery if he leaves in the summer. We were linked with him in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted 21 minutes ago Report Share Posted 21 minutes ago It would be a solid no for me regarding Chilvers, the only real similarity between him and Slattery would be his penchant for falling over. Skillwise, I feel that he is rather overrated. I would, however, offer Bailey Rice a trial to see if he would fit our style of play and to prove himself after those wasted years at Rangers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throughthelaces Posted 4 minutes ago Report Share Posted 4 minutes ago Not to be harsh here bjt rice is a no from me. Could have developed amd played for us he chose not to. Glad hes got his bag but this is what happens when you leave here to end up playing in B teams and reserve leagues.nsame happened to hastie. Its a shame for these guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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