Panic Stations?

I have been trawling a few fans messages boards this morning, basically because I'm too lazy to get my own stories, and there seems to be a few fans getting quite unsettled that Rangers have plummeted out of Europe (Oh ma sides!!).

No, not because they secretly like the Forces of Darkness and wanted them to do well but because it may now be time to raid United for a few of our players.

As you may be aware, Rangers have recently been linked with Wilkie, Gomis and Bauben. Some feel that, with the loss of circa £10m revenue from missing out on the Champions League, after their 2-1 (agg) defeat from Kaunas, that the club will have massively reduced spending and may target players from other SPL clubs.

But to be honest, I think most of their summer spending will have been done on the basis of actually receiving that £10m, leaving them with pretty much zilch to spend.

And I don't really think we will, unless we get offered completely bonkers money, which I don't think they can really justify spending, accept any sort of bid for any three of the above mentioned players.

And, not to be offensive towards United players, but Rangers fans will no doubt want big names to appease them. I don't think United players, or any other SPL player for that matter, would go far enough to pacify them.

My main concern is that Walter Smith gets the boot and they make moves for Craig Levein...

Your thoughts?

It's just like watching Brazil!!

Ok, so it has done the rounds a few times, but who can resist another look at this goal.

Great goal, just a pity about the final result!!

Now Wilkie Linked With Rangers.

Walter Smith is at it again, today Rangers have been linked with Dundee United Captain Lee Wilkie (See Report).

Wilkie signed for United in 2006 after overcoming his second serious Cruciate Ligament injury and has since become a first team regular and firm fans favourite, with Manager Craig Levein opting to make him captain upon Barry Robsons departure to Celtic.

Gomis on the Move?

Media reports have today suggested that Rangers boss Walter Smith is set to make moves to sign Midfielder Morgaro Gomis.

The former Chelsea youth player has been in fine form for United over the past season and Smith is set to test Uniteds resolve with a seven figure sum.

The question is, with the player brought to the club for a nominal fee, will United be able to turn down such a profit?

Dependant on the fee, which I would say is likely to be in the region of £1m, it is a bit of a tough decision.

In my view, he would be better off staying put. He clearly is a talented player and a step above United. Another season or two at United and, providing he keeps up the level of performance, he could easily walk into a decent team down south.

So time to turn down any advances from Rangers methinks.

Any thoughts?