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    Summer Transfer Window

    Unless Darling has told the club he's definitely leaving then it can only be a backup. If Darling does leave then we we will get a direct replacement then. Santos is 3rd choice at best.
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    "Luke Williams, the former boss of Swansea City and Notts County, is understood to be one of the leading candidates for the Bristol City job after Liam Manning’s exit." Now that is a surprise. I expect Williams' next job to be at League Two level, League One if he's lucky. I'd be amazed if he...
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    The problem with being fixated on a set of principles that you apply regardless of circumstances is that you end up being a hostage to fortune. That's very much been the case for Amorin at United, where he's insisted on sticking with 3 at the back despite the fact their squad is ill suited to...
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    Fair enough. I find it strange that Martin can create such strong feelings positive and negative. Having a strong ego isn't a bad trait in a manager, as Brian Clough demonstrated. It helps if you have the right footballing ideas mind.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    That's a fair assessment. If we're interested then I trust our recruitment team enough to think he must have good qualities, but it would be more reassuring if his stats were good, rather than mediocre.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    There's a highlights reel from his time in the Hungarian U21s that gives a reasonably positive impression. Good long ball diagonal distribution. Also seems to have played as a right back at times. So perhaps he's seen as an utility player.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    He's a centre back. Stats are mediocre, especially defensive ones. I would be surprised if we're interested in him. He could have qualities (e.g. pace) that don't appear in published stats so that has to be factored in.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    They're already at the limit of £41 million or so for three year losses, so any loss will take them over the limit. However, they will probably be fine, given the allowable deductions. They probably spend £5 million at least on the academy annually, which alone would cancel a £15 million loss...
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    He certainly has very strong convictions as to how to play the game. Which would be fine if they consistently worked. Even if it wasn't consistently working, it would be forgiveable if it was fun to watch. Bielsa is a case in point. His teams win by a hatful one week and lose by a similar margin...
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    Your last sentence nails it. Martin came across as full of himself, a cardinal sin, whereas Duff didn't.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    Parker is getting into the squad regularly and some game time. So the best talents can make it into the squads. Others may need to be progressed more slowly. We just need to be patient. The centre back position in particular is one where experience is especially valuable, so unless Lissah is...
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    You don't have to go on Fotmob to work out that two seasons in 15th and 10th places averages out at 12.5, exactly mid table.
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    I see that being said about Martin a lot, but I can't say I've seen that at all. Perhaps it's like that on X, but on the forums the views of him are almost universally negative, with a few, such as myself, offering a somewhat half hearted defence. Again no mention of Duff. If we were shit a lot...
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    Very one eyed. He showed he could adapt in that 7 wins and 2 draw streak at the end of the second season. Plus in the double double we didn't just beat Cardiff, we took them to the cleaners. Of course, there was a lot of turgid, boring stuff as well. But if I had to pick between Martin and...
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    Russell Martin is set to be appointed new Rangers Manager.

    I'll never quite understand the level of hatred for Martin. Yes, we were boring to watch too often (though not always), but our average position under him was 12.5, in other words exactly mid table. When you consider he didn't have the benefit of parachute payments that was a reasonable return...
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    Summer Transfer Window

    Shankland had an indifferent season goalscoring wise last season, only 9 scored compared to 31 the previous season. However his 10 assists was comfortably a career best. 43 appearances too so no sign of injuries taking their toll. He's clearly strong in the air and his assists tally and...
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    Summer Transfer Window

    The quality of his goals the season before last was right up there. He creates a lot of goals too. Doesn't fit the profile of up-and-coming players with sell on value, and we're likely to be out competed, but this would be a great signing. This would qualify as a Wow signing in my book.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    Lawrence Shankland is available on a free after leaving Hearts. West Brom and Southampton are interested. 9 goals and 10 assists last season. 31 goals and 28 the two previous seasons. Certainly worth investigating.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    Santos is allegedly away on international duty with Cape Verde. So it may be a while before he has his medical and signs for us.
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    Summer Transfer Window

    The chances of Darling resigning have got even smaller. Norwich are supposedly interested, and Liam Manning, who managed him at MK Dons, has just joined the Canaries. I'd be surprised if he re-signs.

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