John Rankin - Scotland On Sunday

[Gala Foxes]

Apparently he see's his move to Dundee United as a "move up" - hope he enjoys moving up to playing in front of 5,000 to 6,000 punters every week.

Not sure if he said the same thing when he left Man Utd to head to the football cauldron that is the Scottish Highlands.

[scott7_0(Prague)]

In terms of league positions it is. Probably on the same or more money, so again it is a move up and I don't think comparing attendances is something us Hibs fans should be doing, our stadium is half empty most home games!

[Gmack7]

dont talk rubbish,its half full

[Newhaven]

I see he's gone from the token hibs rent a quote to the token United one in rapid time.

Good riddance

[Ray_]

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Apparently he see's his move to Dundee United as a "move up" - hope he enjoys moving up to playing in front of 5,000 to 6,000 punters every week.

Not sure if he said the same thing when he left Man Utd to head to the football cauldron that is the Scottish Highlands.

Of course its a move up, from Hibs reserves to "playing in front of 5,000 to 6,000 punters every week".

[Hamish]

What do you expect the lad to say? ''Big move down for me this and I'm very disappointed to have joined United?'

Plus they finished higher in the league than us last season, so technically it is.

[Phil MaGlass]

Id agree with him, it is a move up.
They are a better team than us at the moment.

[RIP]

John has always had a lot to say for himself

I work beside a lot of Arab fans

I've recommended they reserve judgement till he scores another squiggler

[frazeHFC]

They also have had European football for numerous seasons in a row.

[TrickyNicky]

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Id agree with him, it is a move up.
They are a better team than us at the moment.

As much as it pains me to say it, I think he's right too.

UEFA Cup runners up, League Champions, Scottish Cup winners and League Cup winners in the last 30 years would surely make them the third best club in the country in his lifetime.

[Beefster]

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What do you expect the lad to say? ''Big move down for me this and I'm very disappointed to have joined United?'

Plus they finished higher in the league than us last season, so technically it is.

So why do we criticise ex-Hibs players for pandering to the Bigots, if it is understandable for an ex-Hibs player to do it when they move elsewhere?

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He can ram it. mickey mouse wears a john rankin watch.

[TrickyNicky]

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He can ram it. mickey mouse wears a john rankin watch.

Sorry, can I change my mind regarding my nice post above - the F-Word couldn't give a Rankin !

[Ray_]

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As much as it pains me to say it, I think he's right too.

UEFA Cup runners up, League Champions, Scottish Cup winners and League Cup winners in the last 30 years would surely make them the third best club in the country in his lifetime.

I would have thought Aberdeen supporters may contest that view!

[TrickyNicky]

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I would have thought Aberdeen supporters may contest that view!

Awright, awright, ah'm no an Aberdeen fan, please don't PM the admins, I really like it here !

[ballengeich]

Of course it's a move up - just look at a map of Scotland

[Speedway]

Was at relegation threatened club, hated by the supporters and not getting a game.

Now at top six club, not yet hated by the supporters and every chance of getting a game.

For the same or better money.

It's two or three steps up for him.

[EK_Hibs]

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Id agree with him, it is a move up.
They are a better team than us at the moment.

If Badwillie leaves will you still be saying that?

[Hamish]

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So why do we criticise ex-Hibs players for pandering to the Bigots, if it is understandable for an ex-Hibs player to do it when they move elsewhere?

You tell me. I have personally never criticised a player for wanting to better himself, even if it is disappointing when they head along the M8

[Since90+2]

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Was at relegation threatened club, hated by the supporters and not getting a game.

Now at top six club, not yet hated by the supporters and every chance of getting a game.

For the same or better money.

It's two or three steps up for him.

Moving from Hibs to Dundee United is three steps up? Ehh I dinnae think so

[Sean1875]

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If Badwillie leaves will you still be saying that?

Dundee Utd to Rangers is a step up whichever way you look at it, as frustrating as it is to see the OF taking more and more of the SPL talent.

[IWasThere2016]

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Was at relegation threatened club, hated by the supporters and not getting a game.

Now at top six club, not yet hated by the supporters and every chance of getting a game.

For the same or better money.

It's two or three steps up for him.

£1,400 p/w basic at Arabs.

[Dinkydoo]

Unfortunately at the moment, Dundee Utd is a step up from Hibs.

They finished higher than us last season and had quite a strong team.

It's all there for us to change this season though.

[Del Boy]

no doubt that it's a step up, United have been far stronger for the last 2 or 3 years.

[steakbake]

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No doubt that it's a step up, United have been far stronger for the last 2 or 3 years.

It is a step up given the positions over the last few years. Still, some folk won't let that get in the way of kicking Rankin.

[The Harp]

Haven't read the article but I didn't mind Rankin - seen a lot worse than him plying their trade at ER. Will be interesting to see if he becomes a target for the boo boys at Tannadice the way he was targeted when he was with us.
As for Dundee Utd - they seem to consistently get more out of a playing staff, roughly of a similar quality to ours, than we do.

[Hamish]

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It is a step up given the positions over the last few years. Still, some folk won't let that get in the way of kicking Rankin.

[blackpoolhibs]

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It is a step up given the positions over the last few years. Still, some folk won't let that get in the way of kicking Rankin.

Thats what happens when you have a decent manager.

[Beefster]

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Thats what happens when you have a decent manager.

I'm fairly sure that spending beyond your means helps too.

[Septimus]

And he is in with a good chance of a cap or two for Scotland.