GRBear Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Stuart McCall takes the reigns at Ibrox until the end of the season. Anythings better than clipboard Kenny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wembley67lisbon Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 May give the squad a boost. Will he be able to guide them to play off glory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Unimaginative and uninspiring. The only positive I can take from it is that it's not Butcher. Still as the OP said he's got to be better than McDowall and McCoist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hopefully he gives the youngsters a game and we might just have a chance of reaching the play offs. Maybe he can improve the teams fitness as that is seriously lacking just now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hopefully he gives the youngsters a game I wouldnt count on that i'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 How underwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washboarder Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 still a diddy team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreimack Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 He seemed to do ok with a mediocre Motherwell squad so he's used to working at a higher level than Rangers are at right now. Hopefully a change of manager, even in the short term may have the effect of giving the squad a boost for the rest of the season. I don't think Rangers are strong enough to get through the playoffs this season so he might actually be a slightly longer term appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) He seemed to do ok with a mediocre Motherwell squad so he's used to working at a higher level than Rangers are at right now. Hopefully a change of manager, even in the short term may have the effect of giving the squad a boost for the rest of the season. I don't think Rangers are strong enough to get through the playoffs this season so he might actually be a slightly longer term appointment.Mmmmm....u might want to ask Motherwell fans about that. Still, King had to something I suppose. Edited March 11, 2015 by slasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 still a diddy teamThank you for your insightful view. It may take some time to consider but I'll get back to you.On the other hand due to the lack of pace across the Rangers squad he may not be able to change much. I'll reserve judgement just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 If Rangers keep on going the way they're going, there's a real chance they could miss the play-offs all together. As it is, there's no difference in either finishing 3rd or 4th, and the gap between Rangers and Falkirk should be enough to give McCall a bit of breathing space between now and the end of the season. But unless he can perform miracles, it's incredibly difficult to see Rangers getting through 3 play-off ties against QoS, Hibs and possibly even Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hopefully he gives the youngsters a game and we might just have a chance of reaching the play offs. Maybe he can improve the teams fitness as that is seriously lacking just now as well. Fitness and blooding youngsters weren't his strong points, hence the ageing unfit squad he left at Fir Park. Mccall did a good job on the whole at fir park, but he did have quite a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Fitness and blooding youngsters weren't his strong points, hence the ageing unfit squad he left at Fir Park. Mccall did a good job on the whole at fir park, but he did have quite a few So the Motherwell squad under McCall wasn't up to much in regards to fitness either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Best of luck to him, always had a soft spot for him when I was a laddie... I mind there was a rumour when I was at school that he was really a girl, probably due to his flowing locks and his silky smooth buttery voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 If Rangers keep on going the way they're going, there's a real chance they could miss the play-offs all together. As it is, there's no difference in either finishing 3rd or 4th, and the gap between Rangers and Falkirk should be enough to give McCall a bit of breathing space between now and the end of the season. But unless he can perform miracles, it's incredibly difficult to see Rangers getting through 3 play-off ties against QoS, Hibs and possibly even Motherwell. I tend to agree. The Rangers squad lacks any real pace and this has been limiting the type of football we can play. That and the fact that there are quite a few wage thieves picking up their money for little or no effort.A mate made an interesting point during the OF game. At half time McCulloch came off the pitch chatting happily away to Kris Commons. How is that acceptable behaviour when you're being pumped that you come off at half time chatting to anyone with a smile on yer coupon? I'd have been raging and in no mood to talk to anybody. Seems a lackadaisical attitude runs right through the experienced players and that's just not acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Another "Rangers Man" zzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Another "Rangers Man" zzzzzzzzzzzzz What's wrong with that? A guy with a bit of management skill and experience who also brings a bit of emotional attachment to the club. What's wrong with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 He's fekkin ginger ffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I wouldnt count on that i'm afraid If there was a crticism of McCall at firpark that was it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 He's fekkin ginger ffs... Ginger hair is lucky, look at neil lennon. I rest my case. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Motherwell v Rangers play-off is a stick on now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Motherwell v Rangers play-off is a stick on now... Hopefully he'd continue his run of form in games involving Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 So the Motherwell squad under McCall wasn't up to much in regards to fitness either? No, Mccall comes from the same school of management as Mccoist. We completely underestimated Stjarnan, the part time team of carpenters, fishermen and school teachers that knocked us out of Europe in extra time, completely scuppering our pre season, so I think we just didn't bother. Was then complaining about fatigue by early September. Probably a bit too easy on the players, as he wants to be everyone's mate, misplaced loyalty to experienced players, lack of imagination in the transfer market (likes guys he knows or has worked with). Can be quite negative too, worrying too much about the opposition. I'd guess all these traits come from working under the man who needs no surname. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I mind there was a rumour when I was at school that he was really a girl Rather that than a Bhoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanTeddy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Well I'm pretty delighted with the appointment, and I fully expect to see six points taken by this time next week. McCall will bring organisation, enthusiasm and a certain level of intimidation into the dressing room and I think he'll be a bit more adventurous with his team selection. He might be a Rangers man, he sat behind me on Helicopter Sunday in amongst the support, but he has taken the time to create a distance from the current squad and will be able to ensure he's not seen by the players as one of the boys. I also assume that it reflects a more practical and frugal approach by the new board. He has a contract to the end of the season and will no doubt be under the instruction/impression that he can secure a longer contract by bringing success (in the way of a play off promotion). So a nice bit of motivation which currently doesn't exist at management level at the club. Play off wise, if Rangers can return to decent form they should be able to challenge Hibs for the second spot, and I've no doubt he can keep us top four as a worst case scenario. Just hope he doesn't bring back Coisty or keep McDowell hanging around. TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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