jonboy Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Was chatting to my known associate today and there is talk about him being McCoist's number 2!! Any thought's on this one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifu03340 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Was chatting to my known associate today and there is talk about him being McCoist's number 2!! Any thought's on this one?? You mis-heard. He is going to do a number 2 in McCoists shoe... Edited April 28, 2011 by ifu03340 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWM Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Seems like a natural progression to our big cousins. Goan yersel Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Heard this at the weekend from a former rangers player i know well who is still back playing in the spl, but only time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Was chatting to my known associate today and there is talk about him being McCoist's number 2!! Any thought's on this one?? I heard this a few weeks ago...apparently McDowell is odds on for the Killie job. Told a few mates on Saturday and, as you'd expect, they laughed. They also said something along the lines of "if that's true we're on the bell for the whole of next season" . Fingers crossed eh edited to add: In the same league, i.e. unlikely rumours, I hear Twaddle could be returning to Firhill. The actual rumour is he had signed a PCA with us but I seriously doubt that. Edited April 28, 2011 by Steven H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggybunnet Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) I heard this a few weeks ago...apparently McDowell is odds on for the Killie job. Told a few mates on Saturday and, as you'd expect, they laughed. They also said something along the lines of "if that's true we're on the bell for the whole of next season" . Fingers crossed eh edited to add: In the same league, i.e. unlikely rumours, I hear Twaddle could be returning to Firhill. The actual rumour is he had signed a PCA with us but I seriously doubt that. bloody hope not, just as bloody lazy tracking back as GH was Edited April 28, 2011 by jaggybunnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted April 29, 2011 Members Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Perhaps Falkirk are defaulting on the last payment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Perhaps Falkirk are defaulting on the last payment? If there's any substance to the rumour that too occurred to me. I thought his transfer was a straight cash deal but even at that there may have been something held back for Twaddle to complete so many games or something similar. A situation like that would be far from ideal as the potential of having a player who doesn't really want to be at Firhill in the first place is too strong. Even if he did want to be here it could be perceived he didn't. On the other hand, assuming Boyle is moving on, Twaddle would be a more than a decent replacement (also assuming he wanted to be at Firhill). It's very unlikely that there'll be much of a choice of capable left backs out of contract in our lowly price range. Moving Archie over to full back, bar a game or two, is imo no longer an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised if McCall ended up at the hunnery in some capacity. Twaddle would be a good signing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Twaddle would be a good signing for us. Depends on how the management would handle it. As LIB says, he may not really want to be back but if it's sold as a way for him to rebuild his career a bit (i.e. get a transfer to an SPL club) by showing what he can do it might work out OK. Oh, just thought, MacNamara must have overlapped with him at Falkirk so he'll know him. Edited April 29, 2011 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 If there's any substance to the rumour that too occurred to me. I thought his transfer was a straight cash deal but even at that there may have been something held back for Twaddle to complete so many games or something similar. A situation like that would be far from ideal as the potential of having a player who doesn't really want to be at Firhill in the first place is too strong. Even if he did want to be here it could be perceived he didn't. On the other hand, assuming Boyle is moving on, Twaddle would be a more than a decent replacement (also assuming he wanted to be at Firhill). It's very unlikely that there'll be much of a choice of capable left backs out of contract in our lowly price range. Moving Archie over to full back, bar a game or two, is imo no longer an option. IIRC it was to be paid in three £20k instalments and as soon as I heard the rumour I thought the same thing. If it's true then I hope he is a replacement for Boyle and plays left back/wing back. One of those huffy type of players and I'm sure he wanted to play centre back, we don't need him if that remains his thinking, which just adds to the 'does he want to be here though' concerns LIB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 There's a heavy assumption that Paddy will be offski some time soon; that depends on a few factors, though. So, if Boyle's departure doesn't materialise as quickly as most people anticipate, who would we rather have - a Twaddle that's not over keen to be back at Firhill, or a Boyle that's not too fussed to be staying at Firhill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Putin Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I'd take Twaddle back in a heartbeat. A left back who can go past players and hit the byeline the way he can is a rare asset at our level. Really don't want to see McCall at Ibrox, but I suppose it does make sense, they will be looking for an experienced assistant for McCoist, it would no doubt be a pay rise for McCall, he doesn't have to leave Glasgow, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 There's a heavy assumption that Paddy will be offski some time soon; that depends on a few factors, though. So, if Boyle's departure doesn't materialise as quickly as most people anticipate, who would we rather have - a Twaddle that's not over keen to be back at Firhill, or a Boyle that's not too fussed to be staying at Firhill? As I have said before, we don't know how much Paddy was offered. He was told my McCall that he could find a new club last year. If Paddy has been offered the similar wages, he has every right to look elsewhere for a better deal. It would a wise move to leave the offer on the table. If Falkirk default on the transfer fee, there is no automatic return to Firhill for Twaddle. His contract with Falkirk will not be related to the transfer fee. We would have to take Falkirk to court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I'd take Twaddle back in a heartbeat. A left back who can go past players and hit the byeline the way he can is a rare asset at our level. Really don't want to see McCall at Ibrox, but I suppose it does make sense, they will be looking for an experienced assistant for McCoist, it would no doubt be a pay rise for McCall, he doesn't have to leave Glasgow, etc. Going to Ibrox could be a poisoned chalice for McCall. McCoist has no managerial track record and is a risky appointment. He needs a few new players next season but, even under new ownership, his budget will be tight. If Rangers do not win the league this season, they will not have a Champions League place next season so money will be even tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Still would not explain why he left early? Was it just to give Jaggy a shot at the title(of manager)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Well it appears that McCall won't be going to Falkirk: http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5340&Itemid=320 Wonder how the Falkirk fans will react to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryHell Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Well it appears that McCall won't be going to Falkirk: http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5340&Itemid=320 Wonder how the Falkirk fans will react to this LOL - I was not expecting that! This is almost too funny. A lot of the fans on Pie and Bovril were criticising somebody who spoke up at the recent fans meeting, for suggesting SP be given a chance. It'll be interesting to see how it affects season ticket sales at a time when finances are tight. Roll on next season, it almost makes me more confident! What price on SP being first manager to get the boot next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Well it appears that McCall won't be going to Falkirk: http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5340&Itemid=320 Wonder how the Falkirk fans will react to this Was he not on a 1 year rolling contract? Could that be a way of getting out of it cheap, giving him one years notice of their intention to sack him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Going to Ibrox could be a poisoned chalice for McCall. Well what goes around comes around. Did you ever sample the Guinness in that pub of his? Poetic justice, I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjptfc Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 If McCall has an agreement with the h.uns then I think, to be fair to him, he played it well. If they want him then he is going to leave Firhill, simple. He left at a point where we had nothing to play for in the league and were in no relegation danger, McNamara got a few (non-pressure) games to prove his worth as Manager towards the end of the season. If this Rangers rumour turns out to be true, then fair play (although did he not say that it was not for football reasons??). However, if he does join the h.uns, then he is fair game for some serious stick, just for being a h.un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 All this latest conjecture still puzzles me. If McCall is heading to Ibrox why the sudden departure? Something happened yon Thursday night/Friday morning to tip the scales or, more Machiavellian perhaps, IMcC used something that happened then to engineer his escape. If the hunjob is genuine why did McCall feel obliged to leave Firhill so urgently? Doesn't make any obvious sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Stronach Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 The latest rumour I have heard is that McCall was asked to resign. "That money was just resting in my account" - Father Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I heard something similar, Tom. However, that rumour just might be an ecumenical matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggyman Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 The latest rumour I have heard is that McCall was asked to resign. "That money was just resting in my account" - Father Ted. Thats pretty much what i heard too altho i also heard that if he didnt resign he was being sacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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