wanderer Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 22 hours ago, OLAS said: Could just be rumours but Ferguson is now 2/1 on SkyBet: https://www.skybet.com/football/manager-specials/event/20356853 So it's Barry Ferguson and not Claudio Ranieri who's the mystery person giving Murty advice? 17 hours ago, killiefaetheferry said: Installed as favourite by Ladbrokes as well Would imagine after rumors of his departure from Clyde on Saturday night started to filter through, probably a number of people put 1 and 1 together to get 700, and probably been a number of bets put on him over a short space of time that have got the bookies attention. More than likely his departure from Clyde was more down to poor results rather than being tapped up by Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 41 minutes ago, wanderer said: Would imagine after rumors of his departure from Clyde on Saturday night started to filter through, probably a number of people put 1 and 1 together to get 700, and probably been a number of bets put on him over a short space of time that have got the bookies attention. More than likely his departure from Clyde was more down to poor results rather than being tapped up by Rangers. You'd like to think Rangers would be aiming higher than the manager of one of the worst professional teams in the country. but then he is a "good Rangers man". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, sbcmfc said: You'd like to think Rangers would be aiming higher than the manager of one of the worst professional teams in the country. but then he is a "good Rangers man". Chatting with a few Rangers fans at work...... very best they can see him getting is either the face of match day under a Director of Football who runs the whole show behind the scenes, or as assistant to Eck.... certainly not left to his own devices. Edited February 27, 2017 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, wanderer said: very best they can see him getting is either the face of match day under a Director of Football who runs the whole show behind the scenes You mean like a Paul Le Guen as DoF and Bazza as head coach kinda setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Seems to be some cash on Gary Rowett. Ferguson drifting from 2/1 -> 9/4 -> 3/1. McLeish drifted a point from the last time I checked also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, wanderer said: Chatting with a few Rangers fans at work...... very best they can see him getting is either the face of match day under a Director of Football who runs the whole show behind the scenes, or as assistant to Eck.... certainly not left to his own devices. You'd think a Director of Football role would be more suited to a more experienced manager? I can't see Ferguson getting the managers job, but it almost seems more sensible than DoF, perhaps Mcleish or the likes as DoF would make more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I see Ferguson getting some kind of angry cheerleader role A real rangers man to rant and rave at the players about pride and honour. How it was his his day with John Brown breaking your leg in training and Gazza taking a dump in your kit bag and how to behave when you can't find your chosen breakfast cereal in Morrisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, sbcmfc said: You'd think a Director of Football role would be more suited to a more experienced manager? I can't see Ferguson getting the managers job, but it almost seems more sensible than DoF, perhaps Mcleish or the likes as DoF would make more sense. Said Ferguson working under a DoF (similar situation at Hearts almost.... but would imagine the rumors about Levein sticking his oar into Neilsons work would probably have more substance in this case..........) but again, I think that is extremely unlikely at the moment. Olas mentioned Rowett, and that is a name I have seen come up a number of times....another Warburton style guy who has experience at Championship/League 1 level in England and can pick up players who can do a job for Rangers on the cheap. Eck seems to have been one of the bookies favorites now for a long while, and Eck did seem to take a shine to Ferguson at club and international level, so while probably a small chance of happen, its one of these cases where you would not be shocked if there was some substance to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 56 minutes ago, Big Col said: I see Ferguson getting some kind of angry cheerleader role A real rangers man to rant and rave at the players about pride and honour. How it was his his day with John Brown breaking your leg in training and Gazza taking a dump in your kit bag and how to behave when you can't find your chosen breakfast cereal in Morrisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, sbcmfc said: You'd think a Director of Football role would be more suited to a more experienced manager? And one with an IQ is double figures which should rule out Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Cammy Bell sticking the boot into Mr Warburton today in the papers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Where's Rowatt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 13 minutes ago, macy37 said: Where's Rowatt? Punted by Birmingham City who are a place behind Brentford due to goal difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 14 minutes ago, OLAS said: Punted by Birmingham City who are a place behind Brentford due to goal difference... That's a bit unfair, they were in contention for the play offs and have gone into free fall since he was punted for not having an exotic enough name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I honestly don't take much interest in what happens in the English leagues... unless I'm betting on it. Was only stating Birmingham are at the same level as Brentford... last manager Sevco got from that level didn't really end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Southampton chief scout Ross Wilson number 1 target for the DoF role, according to the radio there. Bazza also denying any approach from Rangers as the reason for him leaving Clyde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dairbee Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Rowatt would be a good appointment. Solid manager who has improved every club he has been at. However, I doubt he would go North because he will get a decent, more stable club in the summer. He is being mentioned for every job going, from mid table premier league to the championship. Apparently he turned down Forest, so he obviously does some homework while considering job offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 4 hours ago, macy37 said: Where's Rowatt? He was on Talksport earlier tonight with Danny Kelly and Danny Mills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 3 hours ago, OLAS said: I honestly don't take much interest in what happens in the English leagues... unless I'm betting on it. Was only stating Birmingham are at the same level as Brentford... last manager Sevco got from that level didn't really end well. True but what is Rangers level when it comes to managers? I'm not sure how many managers guarantee you success especially when they haven't got a big chequebook to wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'm beginning to get bored of this game of hunt the manager. I'd prefer a foreign first team coach who understands how to work under a Director of Football and an experienced DofF too. No Scottish manager fits that bill unless Big Eck worked that way in Belgium, although not sure of how successful he was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, RenfrewBlue said: I'm beginning to get bored of this game of hunt the manager. I'd prefer a foreign first team coach who understands how to work under a Director of Football and an experienced DofF too. No Scottish manager fits that bill unless Big Eck worked that way in Belgium, although not sure of how successful he was there. To be honest I'd rather they took their time and done some due diligence and make the right appointment rather than just go for someone like McInnes, McLeish or (gulp) Davies because they tick a few boxes and "know the Scottish game". We're already about 2-3 seasons behind in the rebuilding process so we can't afford to get this appointment wrong. The way Hearts are going it'll be quite surprising if we don't hang on to at least 3rd place so there's no real damage to be done on that front. I'd also prefer the new manager's first game not to be a substantial pumping at Parkhead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 McInnes will cost £2 million. He's not going to be Rangers manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, Parklife said: McInnes will cost £2 million. He's not going to be Rangers manager. Everybody's happy then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: Everybody's happy then! I'd be happy if we had a decent media who reported things accurately, rather than feeding in to the "we're ra Gers and we can get any manager we want" mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 2:33 PM, wanderer said: Reports Barry Ferguson has quit Clyde tonight and has gone straight to the front of the line in the odds to be next Rangers manager with the bookies...... I also hate the way a connection is made with an ex player, thinking they are going to do wonders as a boss because of it. McGhee with Aberdeen, Brewster with United, Connolly with Saints, McCoist with the Huns. The list goes on. Paper talk does my tits in with that pish. McInnes to the Huns won't happen as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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