It promises to be a busy summer at Ibrox, with plenty of incomings and outgoings expected under the new regime.
A report from Ibrox Noise (11 June) claims that the Light Blues are closing in on an £1million deal for the Dens Park star with a medical already underway.
It states that the Bears have beaten Salford City to his signature despite the English club offering higher wages.
Gers fans could welcome a new Scottish star. (Credit: Imago)
Mulligan deal is a coup for Rangers
Mulligan is one of the hottest young talents in the Scottish game, so it would be a real coup for the Govan outfit to secure his services.
They have previously missed out on the likes of Lewis Ferguson, Aaron Hickey, Lawrence Shankland and Josh Doig, so it is good to see them finally securing some of the highest potential stars from the nation.
Stats (Scottish Premiership)
Mulligan
Matches
34
Goals
0
Assists
5
Minutes played
2,663
Mulligan’s stats this season in the league.
There seems to be a renewed focus on signing gems from the domestic game at Auchenhowie at the moment, with Lyall Cameron set to join as a free agent when his Dundee contract expires.
It is refreshing to see the Ibrox club going back to its roots with several new homegrown talents rather than scouring the international market.
Of course, picking up gems like Hamza Igamane, Nico Raskin and Jefte has definitely paid off but the lack of domestic talents in the squad was a real issue for a long time.
Finally, it seems like the 2020-21 league winners are addressing the problem and bringing back a Scottish core.
Rangers have beaten Salford to the signing … how far as Scottish football fell
At first, I thought how far as Scottish football fell was just bad grammar. But, well done to Ronnie, by coming up with a novel, cryptic crossword clue.
The cryptic crossword clue "how far as Scottish football fell" solves to RANGERS, the name of a prominent Scottish football club. Below is the explanation of how this solution is derived, breaking down the clue into its cryptic components and addressing the wordplay and definition typically found in cryptic crosswords.
Explanation
In cryptic crosswords, a clue generally consists of two parts: a definition (indicating the answer or part of it) and wordplay (a puzzle-like hint, such as an anagram, charade, or other device). Let’s analyze the clue:
Clue: "how far as Scottish football fell"
Assumed length: Cryptic clues often include the answer’s letter count in parentheses (e.g., (7) for a 7-letter word). Since no length is provided here, we’ll deduce it based on the solution. "RANGERS" has 7 letters, which is a common length for crossword answers.
Context: The clue references "Scottish football," suggesting the answer is likely related to a Scottish football club, player, or term. The word "fell" hints at a decline or drop, which could be figurative or literal in the wordplay.
Step 1: Identify the Definition
The definition in a cryptic clue is typically a word or phrase that directly or indirectly points to the answer. Here, the most likely definition is "Scottish football", as it suggests something associated with football in Scotland. "RANGERS" (the Glasgow Rangers Football Club) is a well-known Scottish football club, fitting this definition perfectly. The rest of the clue—"how far as ... fell"—likely provides the wordplay.
Alternatively, "fell" could be the definition (meaning "dropped" or "declined"), but this is less likely because "RANGERS" isn’t a synonym for "fell." Instead, "fell" seems to contribute to the wordplay, as we’ll explore below.
Step 2: Analyze the Wordplay
The phrase "how far as ... fell" needs to yield "RANGERS" through a cryptic device, such as an anagram, charade (word combination), or another wordplay mechanism. Let’s break it down:
"how far as": These words don’t immediately form a phrase that suggests a standard cryptic device (e.g., "mixed" for an anagram or "in" for containment). However, in cryptic crosswords, words like "how" or "as" can sometimes be fodder (letters to rearrange) or connectors with minimal meaning. Let’s test if "how far as" could be an anagram or letter source for "RANGERS."
Letters in "how far as": H, O, W, F, A, R, A, S (8 letters).
Letters in "RANGERS": R, A, N, G, E, R, S (7 letters).
Comparing them, "how far as" contains R, A, R, S (which appear in "RANGERS") but lacks N, G, E, and has extra letters (H, O, W, F). This rules out a direct anagram of "how far as" to "RANGERS."
"fell": The word "fell" could serve multiple roles in cryptic wordplay:
Anagram indicator: "Fell" can mean "dropped" or "tumbled," which sometimes signals an anagram (letters "falling" into a new order). If "how far as" were the fodder, we’d rearrange those letters, but as noted, they don’t form "RANGERS."
Definition: As mentioned, "fell" meaning "declined" could hint at a team’s fortunes, but this is too vague for the definition alone.
Part of the fodder: "Fell" could contribute letters (F, E, L, L) to the wordplay, but combining them with "how far as" still doesn’t yield "RANGERS" directly.
Step 3: Reconsider the Wordplay
Since a direct anagram doesn’t work, let’s try a charade (where the answer is built by combining parts) or another device. The clue’s surface reading—"how far as Scottish football fell"—suggests a narrative about a football club’s decline. Rangers FC famously faced financial difficulties, including liquidation in 2012, leading to a "fall" to lower divisions. This historical context supports "RANGERS" as the answer and suggests the wordplay may involve a creative interpretation.
Let’s hypothesize that "how far as" and "fell" together construct "RANGERS" through a combination of letters or synonyms:
"how": In cryptics, "how" might contribute letters (H, O, W) or act as a question implying a method or extent. It’s not immediately clear how it fits, so let’s hold it as a potential connector.
"far": Could mean "distant" or contribute letters (F, A, R). In crosswords, "far" might synonymize with "range" (as in "far-ranging" or "a range of distances"). "RANGE" forms the first five letters of "RANGERS" (R, A, N, G, E).
"as": Often a connector in cryptics (meaning "like" or "in the role of"), but it could also contribute letters (A, S). Alternatively, "as" might signal a synonym or role, e.g., "as Scottish football" meaning "a team like Rangers."
"fell": Beyond "decline," "fell" could mean "hill" (a Scottish term, as in a mountain ridge) or "cut down" (as in felling a tree). However, these don’t directly yield "RANGERS." More likely, "fell" is the anagram indicator, suggesting rearrangement.
Step 4: Construct the Wordplay
A promising approach emerges when we consider "how far as" as partial fodder and "fell" as an anagram indicator. Let’s try forming "RANGERS" by manipulating the letters creatively:
Take "far" as suggesting "RANGE" (a synonym for "far" in the sense of scope or distance, e.g., "a far range"). This gives R, A, N, G, E.
The remaining letters needed for "RANGERS" are R and S. Notice that "as" provides A, S, and the clue has another R in "far" (F, A, R).
The word "how" (H, O, W) and "fell" (F, E, L, L) don’t fully fit, suggesting "how" might be a red herring or connector, and "fell" confirms the anagram or decline theme.
A more precise wordplay might be:
"far as" as fodder: Letters F, A, R, A, S. Rearrange these (with "fell" as the anagram indicator) to form part of "RANGERS."
We still need N, G, E. This suggests the wordplay may not be a pure anagram but a combination. Let’s try:
"far" ≈ "range" (R, A, N, G, E).
"as" provides S.
The second R could come from elsewhere in the clue or be implied by the definition.
Step 5: Finalize the Solution
The wordplay is less straightforward than typical, suggesting the clue might be slightly non-standard or rely on the solver recognizing the narrative. A plausible interpretation is:
Definition: "Scottish football" (Rangers, a Scottish football club).
Wordplay: "how far as ... fell" suggests an anagram or rearrangement tied to decline. Specifically:
"far" ≈ "range" (R, A, N, G, E, via synonymy or letter contribution).
"as" contributes S.
The extra R comes from the clue’s context or a loose interpretation of "far" (F, A, R).
"fell" indicates the anagram or the thematic decline (referencing Rangers’ historical fall).
Thus, the wordplay can be approximated as: "far as" (providing letters or "range" + S), rearranged or interpreted with "fell" (as anagram indicator or decline theme), yielding "RANGERS."
Step 6: Verify with Context
Surface reading: The clue reads smoothly as a lament about Scottish football’s decline, with Rangers’ 2012 liquidation being a notable example. This reinforces the answer.
Cryptic fit: While the wordplay isn’t as crisp as in some clues (e.g., a perfect anagram), cryptics sometimes use thematic hints. The association of "far" with "range" and "fell" with decline ties to Rangers.
Letter count: "RANGERS" (7 letters) fits standard crossword answer lengths.
Step 7: Consider Alternatives
To ensure accuracy, let’s test other possibilities:
Other clubs: Celtic, Aberdeen, or Hearts are Scottish clubs, but none fit the letters in "how far as" or the "fell" narrative as well. For example:
Celtic (6 letters): No clear anagram or charade from "how far as."
Aberdeen (8 letters): Too long, no clear fit.
Other terms: Words like "demoted" or "relegated" (for "fell") don’t match "Scottish football" or the clue’s letters.
Pure anagram: An anagram of "how far as fell" (H, O, W, F, A, R, A, S, F, E, L, L) could yield other 7-letter words, but none (e.g., "flowers") relate to Scottish football.
Final Answer
The solution to the cryptic crossword clue "how far as Scottish football fell" is RANGERS.
Definition: "Scottish football" (referring to Rangers FC).
Wordplay: An approximate anagram or charade where "far" suggests "range" (R, A, N, G, E), "as" provides S, and an extra R is implied, with "fell" as an anagram indicator or thematic hint (decline, referencing Rangers’ history).
Why it fits: Rangers’ 2012 financial collapse and drop to lower divisions align with "fell," and the wordplay, though loose, uses "far" and "as" to construct the answer.
This interpretation balances the cryptic structure with the clue’s narrative, making "RANGERS" the most fitting answer.
Well done, Ronnie. I look forward to the next one.
'How far' for 'range' is fine, but that leaves the 'r' and 's' of Rangers. Claiming that the 'r' of 'far' and the 's' of 'as' as the solution is nonsense as there is no indicator to suggest these specific letters should be used. The other suggestions are just as nonsensical. In Cryptic Crosswords, the definition - answer - will always be at the beginning or the end of the clue. Then we are left with, 'How far' or 'fell'/ 'football fell'/ 'Scottish football fell, none of which is a definition of 'Rangers'.
'How far' for 'range' is fine, but that leaves the 'r' and 's' of Rangers. Claiming that the 'r' of 'far' and the 's' of 'as' as the solution is nonsense as there is no indicator to suggest these specific letters should be used. The other suggestions are just as nonsensical. In Cryptic Crosswords, the definition - answer - will always be at the beginning or the end of the clue. Then we are left with, 'How far' or 'fell'/ 'football fell'/ 'Scottish football fell, none of which is a definition of 'Rangers'.
Called Queen's Scottish side.
Wait, what? You're suggesting that Ronnie's post *wasn't* a crossword clue? That can't be right. Because, if it wasn't, then it would be mere nonsense.
Rangers have beaten Salford to the signing … how far as Scottish football fell
At first, I thought how far as Scottish football fell was just bad grammar. But, well done to Ronnie, by coming up with a novel, cryptic crossword clue.
The cryptic crossword clue "how far as Scottish football fell" solves to RANGERS, the name of a prominent Scottish football club. Below is the explanation of how this solution is derived, breaking down the clue into its cryptic components and addressing the wordplay and definition typically found in cryptic crosswords.
Explanation
In cryptic crosswords, a clue generally consists of two parts: a definition (indicating the answer or part of it) and wordplay (a puzzle-like hint, such as an anagram, charade, or other device). Let’s analyze the clue:
Clue: "how far as Scottish football fell"
Assumed length: Cryptic clues often include the answer’s letter count in parentheses (e.g., (7) for a 7-letter word). Since no length is provided here, we’ll deduce it based on the solution. "RANGERS" has 7 letters, which is a common length for crossword answers.
Context: The clue references "Scottish football," suggesting the answer is likely related to a Scottish football club, player, or term. The word "fell" hints at a decline or drop, which could be figurative or literal in the wordplay.
Step 1: Identify the Definition
The definition in a cryptic clue is typically a word or phrase that directly or indirectly points to the answer. Here, the most likely definition is "Scottish football", as it suggests something associated with football in Scotland. "RANGERS" (the Glasgow Rangers Football Club) is a well-known Scottish football club, fitting this definition perfectly. The rest of the clue—"how far as ... fell"—likely provides the wordplay.
Alternatively, "fell" could be the definition (meaning "dropped" or "declined"), but this is less likely because "RANGERS" isn’t a synonym for "fell." Instead, "fell" seems to contribute to the wordplay, as we’ll explore below.
Step 2: Analyze the Wordplay
The phrase "how far as ... fell" needs to yield "RANGERS" through a cryptic device, such as an anagram, charade (word combination), or another wordplay mechanism. Let’s break it down:
"how far as": These words don’t immediately form a phrase that suggests a standard cryptic device (e.g., "mixed" for an anagram or "in" for containment). However, in cryptic crosswords, words like "how" or "as" can sometimes be fodder (letters to rearrange) or connectors with minimal meaning. Let’s test if "how far as" could be an anagram or letter source for "RANGERS."
Letters in "how far as": H, O, W, F, A, R, A, S (8 letters).
Letters in "RANGERS": R, A, N, G, E, R, S (7 letters).
Comparing them, "how far as" contains R, A, R, S (which appear in "RANGERS") but lacks N, G, E, and has extra letters (H, O, W, F). This rules out a direct anagram of "how far as" to "RANGERS."
"fell": The word "fell" could serve multiple roles in cryptic wordplay:
Anagram indicator: "Fell" can mean "dropped" or "tumbled," which sometimes signals an anagram (letters "falling" into a new order). If "how far as" were the fodder, we’d rearrange those letters, but as noted, they don’t form "RANGERS."
Definition: As mentioned, "fell" meaning "declined" could hint at a team’s fortunes, but this is too vague for the definition alone.
Part of the fodder: "Fell" could contribute letters (F, E, L, L) to the wordplay, but combining them with "how far as" still doesn’t yield "RANGERS" directly.
Step 3: Reconsider the Wordplay
Since a direct anagram doesn’t work, let’s try a charade (where the answer is built by combining parts) or another device. The clue’s surface reading—"how far as Scottish football fell"—suggests a narrative about a football club’s decline. Rangers FC famously faced financial difficulties, including liquidation in 2012, leading to a "fall" to lower divisions. This historical context supports "RANGERS" as the answer and suggests the wordplay may involve a creative interpretation.
Let’s hypothesize that "how far as" and "fell" together construct "RANGERS" through a combination of letters or synonyms:
"how": In cryptics, "how" might contribute letters (H, O, W) or act as a question implying a method or extent. It’s not immediately clear how it fits, so let’s hold it as a potential connector.
"far": Could mean "distant" or contribute letters (F, A, R). In crosswords, "far" might synonymize with "range" (as in "far-ranging" or "a range of distances"). "RANGE" forms the first five letters of "RANGERS" (R, A, N, G, E).
"as": Often a connector in cryptics (meaning "like" or "in the role of"), but it could also contribute letters (A, S). Alternatively, "as" might signal a synonym or role, e.g., "as Scottish football" meaning "a team like Rangers."
"fell": Beyond "decline," "fell" could mean "hill" (a Scottish term, as in a mountain ridge) or "cut down" (as in felling a tree). However, these don’t directly yield "RANGERS." More likely, "fell" is the anagram indicator, suggesting rearrangement.
Step 4: Construct the Wordplay
A promising approach emerges when we consider "how far as" as partial fodder and "fell" as an anagram indicator. Let’s try forming "RANGERS" by manipulating the letters creatively:
Take "far" as suggesting "RANGE" (a synonym for "far" in the sense of scope or distance, e.g., "a far range"). This gives R, A, N, G, E.
The remaining letters needed for "RANGERS" are R and S. Notice that "as" provides A, S, and the clue has another R in "far" (F, A, R).
The word "how" (H, O, W) and "fell" (F, E, L, L) don’t fully fit, suggesting "how" might be a red herring or connector, and "fell" confirms the anagram or decline theme.
A more precise wordplay might be:
"far as" as fodder: Letters F, A, R, A, S. Rearrange these (with "fell" as the anagram indicator) to form part of "RANGERS."
We still need N, G, E. This suggests the wordplay may not be a pure anagram but a combination. Let’s try:
"far" ≈ "range" (R, A, N, G, E).
"as" provides S.
The second R could come from elsewhere in the clue or be implied by the definition.
Step 5: Finalize the Solution
The wordplay is less straightforward than typical, suggesting the clue might be slightly non-standard or rely on the solver recognizing the narrative. A plausible interpretation is:
Definition: "Scottish football" (Rangers, a Scottish football club).
Wordplay: "how far as ... fell" suggests an anagram or rearrangement tied to decline. Specifically:
"far" ≈ "range" (R, A, N, G, E, via synonymy or letter contribution).
"as" contributes S.
The extra R comes from the clue’s context or a loose interpretation of "far" (F, A, R).
"fell" indicates the anagram or the thematic decline (referencing Rangers’ historical fall).
Thus, the wordplay can be approximated as: "far as" (providing letters or "range" + S), rearranged or interpreted with "fell" (as anagram indicator or decline theme), yielding "RANGERS."
Step 6: Verify with Context
Surface reading: The clue reads smoothly as a lament about Scottish football’s decline, with Rangers’ 2012 liquidation being a notable example. This reinforces the answer.
Cryptic fit: While the wordplay isn’t as crisp as in some clues (e.g., a perfect anagram), cryptics sometimes use thematic hints. The association of "far" with "range" and "fell" with decline ties to Rangers.
Letter count: "RANGERS" (7 letters) fits standard crossword answer lengths.
Step 7: Consider Alternatives
To ensure accuracy, let’s test other possibilities:
Other clubs: Celtic, Aberdeen, or Hearts are Scottish clubs, but none fit the letters in "how far as" or the "fell" narrative as well. For example:
Celtic (6 letters): No clear anagram or charade from "how far as."
Aberdeen (8 letters): Too long, no clear fit.
Other terms: Words like "demoted" or "relegated" (for "fell") don’t match "Scottish football" or the clue’s letters.
Pure anagram: An anagram of "how far as fell" (H, O, W, F, A, R, A, S, F, E, L, L) could yield other 7-letter words, but none (e.g., "flowers") relate to Scottish football.
Final Answer
The solution to the cryptic crossword clue "how far as Scottish football fell" is RANGERS.
Definition: "Scottish football" (referring to Rangers FC).
Wordplay: An approximate anagram or charade where "far" suggests "range" (R, A, N, G, E), "as" provides S, and an extra R is implied, with "fell" as an anagram indicator or thematic hint (decline, referencing Rangers’ history).
Why it fits: Rangers’ 2012 financial collapse and drop to lower divisions align with "fell," and the wordplay, though loose, uses "far" and "as" to construct the answer.
This interpretation balances the cryptic structure with the clue’s narrative, making "RANGERS" the most fitting answer.
Well done, Ronnie. I look forward to the next one.
Google our salaries and the wages paid to bit players will astound you. Potts, Campbell, Berry, Doc and REG were some of our worst, if they made it on the pitch but given ludicrous salaries
Google our salaries and the wages paid to bit players will astound you. Potts, Campbell, Berry, Doc and REG were some of our worst, if they made it on the pitch but given ludicrous salaries
Did you read the post above yours? Or perhaps you did and that's the reason you decided to post?
"Leyton Orient have rejected a bid from Charlton Athletic for Ethan Galbraith.
The offer is believed to be around £1.3 million pounds for former Manchester United man who has been watched by a number of Championship clubs this season.
"#cafc admirers of Ethan Galbraith at Leyton Orient.
Felt like the leaking of a bid yesterday was an attempt to get his situation moving along.
Orient took up option of an extra year in his contract, so he is not a free agent until summer of 2026.
This window probably represents last chance to get major £££ for him.
Galbraith has played number 10 role or right-back for the east London club.
Looks a safe bet he will be a mover this window.
Charlton certainly looking to do their business cloak and dagger - Sonny Carey a prime example of that - as competition for Championship targets set to be a lot fiercer than League One (where they had one of the biggest budgets).
"#cafc admirers of Jes Rak-Sakyi but explainer in the piece below about why it it highly unlikely to happen - #cpfc valuation of the attacker is going to be very steep.
Lukas Fabianski offered as a goalkeeper option for the Addicks. Released West Ham man, 40, wants to stay in London. Again, details in the piece about why that one also doesn't seem set to progress.
Exclusive: Charlton & QPR eyeing up swoop for 16-goal Peterborough United forward
"Championship duo Charlton Athletic and QPR are eyeing up moves for Peterborough United forward Malik Mothersille, sources have exclusively told Football League World.
Both London outfits will be looking to strengthen their attacking units this summer, especially with the Addicks in particular letting the experience of Chuks Aneke depart The Valley.
QPR meanwhile have still not confirmed the appointment of a new head coach at Loftus Road to succeed Marti Cifuentes, although there have been strong links to Frenchman Julien Stephan, but even so, their recruitment team are looking into deals for new signings without the new manager being in place.
Peterborough United forward Malik Mothersille wanted by Charlton Athletic and QPR
And one particular League One striker is on both club's radars, as FLW has been told that Peterborough attacker Malik Mothersille is of interest to the Addicks and the Hoops this summer.
The 21-year-old, who became a Jamaica international last month for the very first time, had a breakout season for Posh in 2024-25 despite their lowly finish in League One, scoring 12 times and assisting a further nine goals in his 45 third tier appearances, with another four goals coming in the EFL Trophy as the Cambridgeshire outfit went on to beat Birmingham City in the final.
Malik Mothersille's 2024-25 Peterborough United Stats
Mothersille joined Peterborough in the summer of 2023 after his contract with Chelsea expired, although they had to pay the Premier Leageu giants compensation for his services, and after a quiet debut campaign at London Road, where he scored just three times from 22 League One outings, he became a key player under Darren Ferguson this past season, often playing on the left wing or in the number 10 role despite coming through the ranks as a striker.
Now, Mothersille may be making a move to the Championship, but he'd need QPR and Charlton to firm up their initial transfer interest with an offer, but he only has one year remaining on his contract with Posh, with the club opting to take up his one-year option this summer.
Peterborough United have been raided this summer and more exits set to follow
Mothersille could now be on the move from Peterborough if an acceptable bid is made, and there have already been some key exits from Darren Ferguson's squad this summer.
Midfielder and captain Hector Kyprianou ran his contract down and subsequently signed for Championship outfit Watford, whilst young striker Ricky Jade-Jones has opted to move to pastures new with a switch to German top flight side St. Pauli.
Star winger Kwame Poku will also leave, with FLW revealing this week that Ipswich Town have entered the race for the Ghanaian international's services - although like Jade-Jones, United will gain a level of compensation for his services which depends on the country he ends up in."
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EVERTON SWOOP FOR CHARLTON TOP TALENT
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- Reuben Gokah
- CB
- U-15 and U-16 England international
- Will only sign a pro contract when he's 17 next year
"Las I heard they were offering £250k [for Gokah]
i hope there’s a lot of clauses in there too"
"This is probably the lad that was being talked about on the way out of wembley"
https://www.ibroxnews.com/2025/06/12/josh-mulligan-medical-underway-at-rangers-as-english-club-beaten-to-deal/
Josh Mulligan medical underway at Rangers as English club beaten to deal
The 22-year-old notched five assists in 34 matches in the Scottish Premiership and is expected to be the first signing of the Russell Martin era.
Gers’ scouts have been watching the Scottish star regularly and he looks primed to be the first addition under the 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh’s watch.
Rangers beat Salford City to Mulligan deal
It promises to be a busy summer at Ibrox, with plenty of incomings and outgoings expected under the new regime.
A report from Ibrox Noise (11 June) claims that the Light Blues are closing in on an £1million deal for the Dens Park star with a medical already underway.
It states that the Bears have beaten Salford City to his signature despite the English club offering higher wages.
Mulligan deal is a coup for Rangers
Mulligan is one of the hottest young talents in the Scottish game, so it would be a real coup for the Govan outfit to secure his services.
They have previously missed out on the likes of Lewis Ferguson, Aaron Hickey, Lawrence Shankland and Josh Doig, so it is good to see them finally securing some of the highest potential stars from the nation.
There seems to be a renewed focus on signing gems from the domestic game at Auchenhowie at the moment, with Lyall Cameron set to join as a free agent when his Dundee contract expires.
Martin’s side have also been credited with interest in new Scotland star Lennon Miller, but face huge competition for his signature.
They picked up Aberdeen star Connor Barron as a free agent and he recently made his debut for the national team.
It is refreshing to see the Ibrox club going back to its roots with several new homegrown talents rather than scouring the international market.
Of course, picking up gems like Hamza Igamane, Nico Raskin and Jefte has definitely paid off but the lack of domestic talents in the squad was a real issue for a long time.
Finally, it seems like the 2020-21 league winners are addressing the problem and bringing back a Scottish core.
Well done, Ronnie. I look forward to the next one.
'How far' for 'range' is fine, but that leaves the 'r' and 's' of Rangers.
Claiming that the 'r' of 'far' and the 's' of 'as' as the solution is nonsense as there is no indicator to suggest these specific letters should be used. The other suggestions are just as nonsensical.
In Cryptic Crosswords, the definition - answer - will always be at the beginning or the end of the clue.
Then we are left with, 'How far' or 'fell'/ 'football fell'/ 'Scottish football fell, none of which is a definition of 'Rangers'.
Called Queen's Scottish side.
Just leave this as the summary thread.
"My sons friend is the analyst at Bromley and is a charlton fan and has heard fabianski is signing for Charlton"
CHARLTON KEEN ON YOUNG KEEPER
"Charlton are keen to snap up young Australian keeper Sonny Inzalaco - who has a British passport.
Inzalaco, 17, is a 6ft4in shot-stopper who recently starred for the young Aussies in youth internationals in Europe.
The youngster plays for Perth Red Star and is desperate to come to England to make his name."
"Leyton Orient have rejected a bid from Charlton Athletic for Ethan Galbraith.
The offer is believed to be around £1.3 million pounds for former Manchester United man who has been watched by a number of Championship clubs this season.
Swansea also been showing an interest…"
"#cafc admirers of Ethan Galbraith at Leyton Orient.
Felt like the leaking of a bid yesterday was an attempt to get his situation moving along.
Orient took up option of an extra year in his contract, so he is not a free agent until summer of 2026.
This window probably represents last chance to get major £££ for him.
Galbraith has played number 10 role or right-back for the east London club.
Looks a safe bet he will be a mover this window.
Charlton certainly looking to do their business cloak and dagger - Sonny Carey a prime example of that - as competition for Championship targets set to be a lot fiercer than League One (where they had one of the biggest budgets).
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"#cafc admirers of Jes Rak-Sakyi but explainer in the piece below about why it it highly unlikely to happen - #cpfc valuation of the attacker is going to be very steep.
Lukas Fabianski offered as a goalkeeper option for the Addicks. Released West Ham man, 40, wants to stay in London. Again, details in the piece about why that one also doesn't seem set to progress.
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"Huddersfield Town are making a remarkable £2.5m offer for Leyton Orient play maker Ethan Galbraith.
The Terriers are looking to buy their way out of League One and have tabled the bid in the hope to see off promoted Charlton.
Former Manchester United babe Galbraith impressed at Orient who will sell if the offer is increased.
Huddersfield may get their man if they hit a guaranteed £3 million sum.
Charlton are unlikely to match that."
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Exclusive: Charlton & QPR eyeing up swoop for 16-goal Peterborough United forward
"Championship duo Charlton Athletic and QPR are eyeing up moves for Peterborough United forward Malik Mothersille, sources have exclusively told Football League World.
Both London outfits will be looking to strengthen their attacking units this summer, especially with the Addicks in particular letting the experience of Chuks Aneke depart The Valley.
QPR meanwhile have still not confirmed the appointment of a new head coach at Loftus Road to succeed Marti Cifuentes, although there have been strong links to Frenchman Julien Stephan, but even so, their recruitment team are looking into deals for new signings without the new manager being in place.
Peterborough United forward Malik Mothersille wanted by Charlton Athletic and QPR
And one particular League One striker is on both club's radars, as FLW has been told that Peterborough attacker Malik Mothersille is of interest to the Addicks and the Hoops this summer.
The 21-year-old, who became a Jamaica international last month for the very first time, had a breakout season for Posh in 2024-25 despite their lowly finish in League One, scoring 12 times and assisting a further nine goals in his 45 third tier appearances, with another four goals coming in the EFL Trophy as the Cambridgeshire outfit went on to beat Birmingham City in the final.
Malik Mothersille's 2024-25 Peterborough United Stats
Competition
Appearances
Goals
Assists
League One
45
12
9
FA Cup
3
0
0
EFL Cup
1
0
0
EFL Trophy
8
4
1
Source: Transfermarkt
Mothersille joined Peterborough in the summer of 2023 after his contract with Chelsea expired, although they had to pay the Premier Leageu giants compensation for his services, and after a quiet debut campaign at London Road, where he scored just three times from 22 League One outings, he became a key player under Darren Ferguson this past season, often playing on the left wing or in the number 10 role despite coming through the ranks as a striker.
Now, Mothersille may be making a move to the Championship, but he'd need QPR and Charlton to firm up their initial transfer interest with an offer, but he only has one year remaining on his contract with Posh, with the club opting to take up his one-year option this summer.
Peterborough United have been raided this summer and more exits set to follow
Mothersille could now be on the move from Peterborough if an acceptable bid is made, and there have already been some key exits from Darren Ferguson's squad this summer.
Midfielder and captain Hector Kyprianou ran his contract down and subsequently signed for Championship outfit Watford, whilst young striker Ricky Jade-Jones has opted to move to pastures new with a switch to German top flight side St. Pauli.