http://rangers.theoffside.com News from Ranger Scottish Premiership football team Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:22:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the Rangers desperate to shore up weak finances, Birmingham City representative have noted to the BBC that their offer to bring Kris Boyd to the Championship club has been accepted. I will save my extensive comments on the matter when it is confirmed however make no mistake, this represents a ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/desperate-move-has-birmingham-city-claiming-kris-boyd.html In somewhat of a surprise move, the Rangers appear to be on verge of losing striker Kris Boyd to Championship-side Birmingham City. The Rangers have confirmed the enquiry and Rangers chairman Sir David Murray said to BBC Sport: " Birmingham have made an enquiry, we talked about money but ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/kris-boyd-looks-to-be-headed-to-birmingham.html The deal to send Alan Gow to the Wolverhampton Wanderers is ostensibly complete as the clubs have agreed to terms. The twenty-six year-old wingman is meeting with Wolves officials and with little chance of a snag the deal should be announced very shortly. Walter Smith said of the deal: "The clubs ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/alan-gow-to-wolverhampton-wanderers.html The Rangers climbed to within five points of first-place Celtic with a 3-0 victory over Caley Thistle on goals from Pedro Mendes and a late brace from Kris Boyd. In a delightful wintery afternoon match, the home side got off to a fast start with Iain Vigurs close range header ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/rangers-defeat-caley-thistle-3-0.html Walter Smith's Rangers have a brilliant opportunity to close the gap on the Celtic, following the first place side's 2-2 draw against Dundee United. The Gers can close the gap to five points with a victory over Inverness Caley Thistle who are nestled at the basement of the SPL ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/inverness-caley-thistle-match-preview.html With a highly limited budget this transfer season, the Rangers bargaining power is extremely challenged and until they orchestrate an acceptable sale, Walter Smith is unlikely to make material changes to the squad. Given the purse-strings are pulled tight, the club has attempted to bring defender Mattias Bjärsmyr in from ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/mattias-bjarsmyr-will-not-be-coming-on-a-loan.html This past October, in a sensational blow-up Kris Boyd had a falling out with Scotland’s manager George Burley and announced: “I will not be playing for George Burley again, but I hope to be back in a Scotland jersey again one day.” I will not be a morsel shy about this because ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/note-to-kris-boyd-take-george-burleys-offer.html With the transfer window set to open, the Rangers hopes to add some new blood to the squad is dependent upon unloading a number of players as the club will take a firm stance on maintaining a positive balance with respect to transfers and operating salaries. In addition the financial ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/walter-smith-waits-for-offers.html The Rangers suffered a 1-0 loss to Celtic at Ibrox this Saturday afternoon with Scott McDonald's superb goal two minutes before the hour mark being the deciding factor. With the loss, Celtic open-up a commanding seven point lead on the Rangers who now must scrap their way back into the ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/rangers-suffer-1-0-loss-to-celtic-at-ibrox.html With both clubs stumbling of late, the Rangers have crept back into the title race and tomorrows Old Firm clash at Ibrox is critical for Gordon Smith's dreams to hoist the hardware. While the Gers have had a great deal of success recently at home against Celtic, the pressure is ... http://rangers.theoffside.com/team-news/celtic-v-rangers-match-preview.html