Right away: this isn't just moaning for the sake of it. It's a call for an honest debate about Raskin — not the usual knee-jerk defence or lazy dismissal. If you've got counterpoints, bring them. Don't just slur it as "Beale nonsense" or accuse folk of picking favourites without actually engaging.
The list of concerns, laid out
You put several blunt questions on the table and I can't ignore them. Did he leak teams? You say yes. Fell out with two managers? You say yes. Has he ignored instructions when unhappy? Again, your position is yes. Those are serious matters for any player at Rangers because they affect trust and dressing-room harmony. They aren't personality slurs, they're behavioural flags.
Form, risk and the World Cup angle
Form is another legitimate gripe. You reckon he's been poorer this season than previous ones, and that having the World Cup on the horizon could be shaping how he plays — taking fewer risks, being more conservative. That's a sensible observation. Players do alter their approach when bigger tournaments loom. It's not conspiracy, it's football sense. That said, saying he's a downgrade on many past midfielders is a harsh judgement, but it's the sort of opinion that deserves proper discussion rather than being shouted down.
Captaincy, bias and what we should demand
Is he captain material? You say no. That's another fair call to debate. Captaincy isn't just ability on the ball, it's leadership, consistency, and the respect of the squad. If people can't argue that point without being accused of bias, we're all worse off. Conversely, if someone praises Skov Olsen while excusing everything Raskin does, that's selective vision too.
Truth is, fans should be allowed to pick apart behaviour, form and suitability for leadership without the conversation descending into personal attacks. Debate the points, not the person making them. If the evidence supports the critique, say so. If you disagree, present your reasons. That's how we move from hot takes to proper discussion — and why we might actually improve the lot at Ibrox.
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