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Title: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Leon on June 03, 2015, 06:55:42 PM
Seems like a very good signing to me, he'll certainly offer something we don't have. Excellent interview with him on the main site as well. Welcome to Alty.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 03, 2015, 07:08:43 PM
Excellent interview, welcome micheal, I was at witton when he played in the friendly for us, way back.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: markecky on June 03, 2015, 07:13:27 PM
Welcome to Alty Micheal.

Bullied us up at Gateshead and another tall player which will give us another dimension. 

Could form a great partnership with Reevesie especially if they know each other.  Very pleased with this.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Jimmy Hill on June 03, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
Seems like a very good signing to me, he'll certainly offer something we don't have. Excellent interview with him on the main site as well. Welcome to Alty.

Indeed, one of the best interviews I've read from a new recruit.

It looks like our whole "doing things properly thing" really paid off in this instance.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Alfa Romeo on June 03, 2015, 07:25:15 PM
Great signing on the face of it. Proper statement of intent
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on June 03, 2015, 07:26:39 PM
Looks a very good addition to the squad and a good lad too if that interview is anything to go by.

Welcome to Alty, Michael!  :)
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Hemel Alty on June 03, 2015, 07:26:57 PM
Interesting to see if LS scraps the lone striker in favour of 4-4-2 to accommodate both him and Damian?.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: distancetraveller on June 03, 2015, 07:39:48 PM
Welcome to Alty Michael.
Nice to see another striker alongside Damo who has a bit of pace.
Enjoy your stay.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Jimmy on June 03, 2015, 07:47:33 PM
Interesting to see if LS scraps the lone striker in favour of 4-4-2 to accommodate both him and Damian?.
Good luck michael  as for playing 4 4 2 I thing richman and moult had very good seasons but would I trust them in a 2 man midfield probably not infact Id say 4 4 2 is abit risky anyway
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on June 03, 2015, 07:55:17 PM


That's clearly his favourite choice of headgear:


(http://www.jlaidlar.webspace.virginmedia.com/rankinesign.jpg)



(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/c3VtDD9DXqg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: robininstockport on June 03, 2015, 08:16:16 PM
Absolutely fantastic signing. Welcome to Alty. believe he lives in Donny so can car share with his strike partner.

Right winger next please
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: jhcorbett on June 03, 2015, 08:26:21 PM
Yes - encouraging signing this, plenty of experience, physical presence up front and sounds like a good lad to boot based on his interview

Welcome to Alty Michael  :)
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: ASMO on June 03, 2015, 08:36:36 PM
Just seen his goal on you tube , more like that for us please , welcome and good luck .
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: GB Alty on June 03, 2015, 08:43:54 PM
Interesting to see if LS scraps the lone striker in favour of 4-4-2 to accommodate both him and Damian?.
Good luck michael  as for playing 4 4 2 I thing richman and moult had very good seasons but would I trust them in a 2 man midfield probably not infact Id say 4 4 2 is abit risky anyway
Agree Jimmy, happy with signing. Although health warning if this guy an upgraded Perry? He played more games in a better team but scored less goals - last season

That said if he can provide for Reeves happy days

How Cambridge?
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Jenga on June 03, 2015, 08:56:31 PM
Happy happy happy. Simple as that.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Jimmy on June 03, 2015, 09:08:23 PM
Interesting to see if LS scraps the lone striker in favour of 4-4-2 to accommodate both him and Damian?.
Good luck michael  as for playing 4 4 2 I thing richman and moult had very good seasons but would I trust them in a 2 man midfield probably not infact Id say 4 4 2 is abit risky anyway
Agree Jimmy, happy with signing. Although health warning if this guy an upgraded Perry? He played more games in a better team but scored less goals - last season

That said if he can provide for Reeves happy days

How Cambridge?
Enjoying very much so far 10 mins from Cambridge blue
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Hamilton on June 03, 2015, 10:33:24 PM
Sounds like a tremendous signing. Well done all involved.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: PukkaPieman on June 03, 2015, 10:53:39 PM
Super signing, a more mobile version of Kyle with bags of experience too. Just what we needed.
Welcome Michael you will love your time at Alty.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Steve from Sale on June 04, 2015, 12:08:08 AM
Good luck Michael, really looking forward to watching you next season, I know all our supporters will get behind you. Hope the other players and management have already told you about us all!!
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: brian1925 on June 04, 2015, 08:44:29 AM
A very good signing (I hope!) The fact he did his research about the club and got such fantastic feedback is absolutely brilliant news. I don't care if Michael doesn't score 20+ goals for us - when I have seen him play he is the kind of player who always gives 100% effort - we can't really ask for much more than that, so welcome to Alty Michael. Have we really found someone who can play alongside Reevsey at last?
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Mr Woolf on June 04, 2015, 09:28:42 AM
Looks like the Watmore money is coming through
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Hale Alty on June 04, 2015, 10:04:31 AM
More likely players released = budget available for new players.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: GB Alty on June 04, 2015, 07:30:44 PM
Looks like the Watmore money is coming through
????

I don't think anyone we have signed so far will be on anymore money than who they have replaced?
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: York Alty on June 04, 2015, 08:17:07 PM
Looks like the Watmore money is coming through
????

I don't think anyone we have signed so far will be on anymore money than who they have replaced?

Michael will possibly be on more than Kyle but overall the books need to be balanced. Have we declared an increased playing budget?

Welcome Michael - great signing. very pleased chap here.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Steve from Sale on June 04, 2015, 08:56:53 PM
Any suggestions for a song for him? Might I put forward the old Slade song Cum on feel the noise adapted as:-


Come on Michael Rankin
Give em a good spankin
We want wow wow wow!!

Any other suggestions, during this boring close season!!
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on June 04, 2015, 09:06:21 PM
Come on Michael Rankin
Give em a good spankin
We want wow wow wow!!

 :o
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Toff Apple on June 04, 2015, 09:46:29 PM
Any suggestions for a song for him? Might I put forward the old Slade song Cum on feel the noise adapted as:-


Come on Michael Rankin
Give em a good spankin
We want wow wow wow!!

Any other suggestions, during this boring close season!!

Working on an ebony and ivory remake, Michael Rankine and Reevesy, travel together from sunny donny, side by side they play striker, score goals oh how do we.. etc
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: ManagementGuru on June 04, 2015, 09:53:33 PM
Got to be based on Uptown Top Rankine by Althea and Donna?
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: B. 4D on June 04, 2015, 10:01:28 PM
Hope he likes talking to the fans after the game!!!!! If he wants a lift.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Jimmy on June 04, 2015, 10:02:06 PM
Rankin full stop by the beat
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Randy Konk on June 05, 2015, 05:12:20 PM
Got to be based on Uptown Top Rankine by Althea and Donna?

Beat me to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVBmeWAsRAA

If its of interest, my York City supporting mate's assessment of our new addition is as follows;

""Shabba" should do a job for you, very powerful shot.. Big strong beast of a target man, defenders bounce off him but never scored many goals for us though and no pace..."
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on June 05, 2015, 07:21:12 PM

A cursory glance at Michael Rankine's career record confirms that he has never been what you would term a prolific goalscorer.

Consequently, I would hope that we are still actively pursuing another striker with the objective of addressing our overreliance on Damian Reeves.






Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on June 05, 2015, 07:23:15 PM

Super signing, a more mobile version of Kyle with bags of experience too. Just what we needed.

Welcome Michael you will love your time at Alty.



Is there such a thing as a less mobile version of Perry......?!



Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: PukkaPieman on June 05, 2015, 07:34:08 PM
Mc Aliskey?
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: taxi Phil on June 05, 2015, 09:02:01 PM
Mc Aliskey?

Precisely.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Hash on June 05, 2015, 09:09:28 PM

Super signing, a more mobile version of Kyle with bags of experience too. Just what we needed.

Welcome Michael you will love your time at Alty.



Is there such a thing as a less mobile version of Perry......?!


Darren royle



Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Jenga on June 05, 2015, 09:39:27 PM
Twiss.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: HealdGreenBarra on June 07, 2015, 12:23:52 PM
Don't wish to be a downer, but he was lazy when played for us and just there for the money . Good luck
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: Jimmy on June 07, 2015, 02:15:09 PM
You maybe right however he moved onto better things after the loan to barrow
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: JTH on June 07, 2015, 02:39:20 PM
Best player on the pitch at Gateshead a few weeks ago, coupled with a great strike for the goal.
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: taxi Phil on June 07, 2015, 07:59:01 PM
Best player on the pitch at Gateshead a few weeks ago, coupled with a great strike for the goal.

Took the goal well, but the best player on the pitch was the young French winger with a pineapple on his head !
Title: Re: Michael Rankine to sign
Post by: PukkaPieman on June 11, 2015, 04:38:07 PM
I was in York today and spoke to some York City fans.

They rate Michael highly, always gave full value effort wise and defenders loads of problems, apparently has pace once he gets going and is a decent penalty taker. But not a prolific scorer.