Moriarty Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I can see VR releasing some funds For the sake of discussion, if VR made some dosh available for JJ to strengthen for a push in the new year, where would you spend it? Personally I think a really top quality right back would complete this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I can see VR releasing some funds For the sake of discussion, if VR made some dosh available for JJ to strengthen for a push in the new year, where would you spend it? Personally I think a really top quality right back would complete this team. Jonsson and the Thompson twins are good enough for me. If we hold onto all our players in January with the exception of Obua I'll be delighted - given that Wallace and Driver are to come back. The 2 areas with least cover are centre back and central midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If we get funds then we need to get Rudi signed up on a longer deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'd spend it on the Main Stand roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambuslangjambo Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If we get funds then we need to get Rudi signed up on a longer deal. Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If we get funds then we need to get Rudi signed up on a longer deal. The story was that we had a 1 year deal with a 1 year option. I hope that it is the club who own the option - and that they get another one when he signs up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'd spend it on getting some more haggis pies in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheiky Baby Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 We need a right back a left back (back up) a centre back However I only think we'll get one player in Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 However I only think we'll get one player in Jan How many do you think we'll lose? Could be a few bids coming in for some of our players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 get another centre half in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Centre half and a Centre midfielder for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I don't think Vlad will release funds in January but hopefully next summer. We keep talking about summer clear outs and lets hope we can get shot of quite a few who aren't going to get a look in. Then even if we sell Wallace or Driver lets see quality over quantity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Depends on how Vlad looks at it , i expect if we are still in the fight his view will be that the mafia will block us at some point so why spend money we dont have ,and he may be proved right more so if we threaten both of the Uglies . Hope he lets us get another midfielder in and or a back up left back . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_vlad Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I hope any buys, would be low key and cover for key postion. JJ has no need to go out and splash 1 million on a player to up set the team spirit and put his neck on the chopping board if it does not come off. Like people have said, maybe left back, centre back. Think Vlad would release funds if he thinks the title is on, 2nd place is no use as there is no place in the CL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Just as as long as he looks like this.... Al hail the Dugarry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Six month loan for Tevez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I dont,!! Any new cash will be against our debt. Serg has already sated that we are working to profitability so don't expect more cash. I think JJ has his budget and will use it well. I would like cover at the back. Would except losing Kaurchaski (sp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Cover at the back, as we're good in most other areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Le Clos Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Attacking centre mid - Eremenko Centre half Young left back I'm quite happy to see Jonsson remain at right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Jambo Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 How many do you think we'll lose? Could be a few bids coming in for some of our players You would think the way we've been playing but the two most likely to leave previously were Wallace and Driver who have been out long term and therefore it's very unlikely anyone will move for them. It's probably too early for Temps for any "bigger" club to make an offer, similar with Kello. Zal has only just signed a new deal so would be expensive. So TBH i can't see where someone would be leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasFlogel Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Any spare cash to our debt please. We dont NEED anyone. A few people think they are playing championship manager here with the names that are being mentioned. Keep the unity. Leave it well alone. Look at it in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I got asked this by a mate, who would I move for in January. It's harder to assess when we are flying like this. Maybe VR will pull a cracking player out of left-field again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Jambo Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If we get funds then we need to get Rudi signed up on a longer deal. Agreed. The negative of something going wrong and us losing Rudi would far outweigh any positive of bringing someone new in. Get him tied down to 2-3 years and lets see him finish his career here! Priorities IMO: 1. Extend Rudi's deal 2. Try and get rid of some of Witeveen, Kacharski, Mole, Balogh 3. If manage to shift at least one of above and free up funds then look at: - Centre Half cover - Centre Mid cover - Left Back cover JJ will know what to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Why always the obsession with signing new players? We are already looking strong in 3rd place with Wallace, Driver & Suso to come back into contention. Rangers have proved over the last couple of seasons without making many new signings at all that keeping a strong core team together helps improve their understanding of how they all play plus also helps create a stronger team bonding & spirit. The challenge for JJ is to keep the squad happy and playing well and also integrate the promising younger players when circumstances allow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoGwash Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Attacking centre mid - Eremenko Centre half Young left back I'm quite happy to see Jonsson remain at right back. Our current attacking cntre mid is Rudi Skacel. Would you drop him for Eremenko? Otherwise, to fit Eremenko into the team you'd need to change the current formation, which has won us 21 points out of 24. I'm also happy to keep Jonsson at right back. Csaba slavered some pesh but one thing he may have been right about is that Eggert's long term future may lie there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I would be reluctant to bring anyone in, incase it upset our rhythm. Maybe some cover at the fullback positions, and a creative influence in the midfield so we have the capability to rotate players if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If it ain't broke don't fix it. Wallace and Driver back in the squad and the departure of some of the deadwood would suffice for me. RB is the only position that I feel could be strengthened, although Eggy is coping well enough there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Any spare cash to our debt please. We dont NEED anyone. A few people think they are playing championship manager here with the names that are being mentioned. Keep the unity. Leave it well alone. Look at it in summer. I agree with this I think with the returning wallace and driver we have an already excellent squad. I can see us snapping up players but on bosmans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Bapswent Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Id bring back Michael Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I would be reluctant to bring anyone in, incase it upset our rhythm. Maybe some cover at the fullback positions, and a creative influence in the midfield so we have the capability to rotate players if required. I would tend to agree. We definitely need some cover for LB, not to say that Ruben is not doing a good job, but he never looks completely comfortable. Also the creative midfielder, I still think, will be Bryson. I think we will see 2 players max in January, whether it is in those positions - only time will tell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Not my idea, but my wee bro wondered what Karipidis was up to these days? I think we need someone who can cover /challenge Zaliukas, Bouzid, Black and Mroweic. We're well equipped in an attacking sense, but I think the system we play relies heavily on those guys. Other than that, I'd focus on moving some fringe players on as opposed to bringing players in. Everything is ticking over nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Not my idea, but my wee bro wondered what Karipidis was up to these days? I think we need someone who can cover /challenge Zaliukas, Bouzid, Black and Mroweic. We're well equipped in an attacking sense, but I think the system we play relies heavily on those guys. Other than that, I'd focus on moving some fringe players on as opposed to bringing players in. Everything is ticking over nicely. If we had kept hold of Karapidis to play CH with Zaliukas and Bruno to be the creative influence in midfield I think this team could have been almost the complete package. Having said that we are not doing too badly without them.....so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheiky Baby Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 How many do you think we'll lose? Could be a few bids coming in for some of our players I'm pretty sure we won't lose anyone until the end of the season. We need another defender minimum I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'd like to see back-up for centre-half and in central midfield. The full backs will do for now (Palazuelos now has the positional sense to understudy Wallace for the rest of the season), we have plenty of wide men and I think both Elliot and Glen will come in and score goals when required by injury or suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_vlad Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If we had kept hold of Karapidis to play CH with Zaliukas and Bruno to be the creative influence in midfield I think this team could have been almost the complete package. Having said that we are not doing too badly without them.....so far. there were some rumours flying around earlier that we were looking to bring Bruno back to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Le Clos Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Our current attacking cntre mid is Rudi Skacel. Would you drop him for Eremenko? Otherwise, to fit Eremenko into the team you'd need to change the current formation, which has won us 21 points out of 24. I wouldn't drop him. However, it's always good to have options. All of the signings I suggested are of course dependent on being financially viable. I still think that if we were to lose Skacel or Templeton we would struggle going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skivingatwork Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I think the key in January is keeping the core squad together. Boost the bottom line (reduce costs) by trying to ship out: Balogh Kucharski Mole Witteveen Obua Move Barr out on loan for some first team experience at a bottom 6 SPL club. Other than than we should be looking at who we can get on pre-contracts for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstruck Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If Vlad gets his fines refunded he will be able to make a bid for Messi who could provide useful cover for Rudi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjl Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Why always the obsession with signing new players? We are already looking strong in 3rd place with Wallace, Driver & Suso to come back into contention. Rangers have proved over the last couple of seasons without making many new signings at all that keeping a strong core team together helps improve their understanding of how they all play plus also helps create a stronger team bonding & spirit. The challenge for JJ is to keep the squad happy and playing well and also integrate the promising younger players when circumstances allow. screw third charlie, that is yesterdays news. spend the dough and GLORY awaits. new right back and a top drawer central midfielder. the old firm are a shambles, one half are being managed by a barely literate moron and the other are going to slip down the league while trying to juggle too many balls. Give us the cash vlad. victory awaits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 screw third charlie, that is yesterdays news. spend the dough and GLORY awaits. new right back and a top drawer central midfielder. the old firm are a shambles, one half are being managed by a barely literate moron and the other are going to slip down the league while trying to juggle too many balls. Give us the cash vlad. victory awaits. Hearts twice overspent the dough (a fortune!) on wages & players 1998-2001 and 2006-2009 without any additional success. Better to be prudent and penny-wise than pound foolish imo - that's how HMFC debt grew to such large levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 there were some rumours flying around earlier that we were looking to bring Bruno back to the club. That would be a tremendous signing if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 there were some rumours flying around earlier that we were looking to bring Bruno back to the club. I heard at the end of August that we were looking at him. Can't remember if it was JJ being unconvinced of Aguiar's fitness or his club wanting a permanent transfer, maybe both. Might be an option in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 That would be a tremendous signing if true. Hi guys im back merry christmas got loads to catch up on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi guys im back merry christmas got loads to catch up on meant christmas cards lol For you all on KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi guys im back merry christmas got loads to catch up on Hello Doug. Yes, there are some good threads in the Shed you should take a look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Dec Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Zander Diamond haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Problem Officer? Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I would happily take no new signings in January as long as we don't lose anyone either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phage Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 nice to have one of these threads and not have everyone screaming for a proper forward. Happy days.... dont care what we do im just happy not to be shouting for a striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Dec Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I would happily take no new signings in January as long as we don't lose anyone either. agreed, i think that will be JJ's top priority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 got to agree with Charlie that there is no way we will spend any cash in January remember we have a massive debt and any movement will be out rather than in we have half a dozen players who should go to cut the wage bill but can't see anybody taking them to be honest we are currently playing well and have a few options to cope with injury/suspension especially when Driver, Wallace and Suso are back I don't think we'll split the Old Firm but we should be able to take a comfortable third with a double figure points gap from the pack (as there is nothing of any quality outwith the top three and nobody else will be able to afford to splash the cash either) and give Europe a good go next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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