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In this episode of PsycholoGers James is back in the host seat as he questions Dr. Alex about Phillipe Clement’s footballing philosophy and what looked like a defeatist's self-fulfilling prophecy in Kilmarnock.

Also on this week’s show both lads consider what they believe to be the attributes that should make up the Rangers philosophy, and all listeners are invited to list their own “Rangers basics” that should be drilled into every member of club personnel, from the Chairman downwards.

As always, please feel free to leave you thoughts and feedback in the comments section below.

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John Smith

Hard work ethic. A strong desire to never give up. And be ruthless. If someone isn’t doing the job, get them gone. Get people in that know what they’re doing, and they may be not nice people, but they’re good at what they do. And we also have to get people who are smarter to negotiate our contracts.

Richard Stewart

I found the discussion very informative. However, I feel that losing the Jimmy Bell influence has led to a loss of culture at our football club. All new players had to attend Jimmy’s domain, and he installed the Rangers’ ethic in new players and educated players on the history of Rangers and instilled a belief in the players, that they were expected to meet certain standards as Rangers’ players. Even the great players like Gazza and Ladrup respected what Jimmy instilled in them, and Gazza mentions how he didn’t own a suit and how Jimmy helped him to buy a suit. A recent story mentioned that Bisgrove had Jimmy’s mementos, which adorned his room, were torn down and disposed of, and how Jimmy’s successor, McAllister, who was a big Rangers fan, who tried to carry on with Jimmy’s legacy, was dismissed from the club, and has vowed never to go back to Ibrox. McAllister won his unfair dismissal claim against Rangers, and his alleged treatment by Bisgrove, if true, is a disgrace. I feel that the club has lost a very important part of the welcoming of new players to the club - some may even call it indoctrination. You mention Walter’s part in a successful Rangers team, but Walter knew the importance of Jimmy Bell, and how he was someone whose door was always open, and how players, no matter how big a name they were, could talk to Jimmy, and he would do everything to help them out. His influence, and the attempt by his successor to carry on the crucial role, is a significant part of the degeneration we are witnessing at Rangers in my opinion. A vital part of the cog is missing at the club and restoring that part is not an easy task.

Alex Oliver

A very important point; the Kitman, reception staff, tea ladies etc are the fabric of the club and the continuity where we have a relatively high turnover of players and coaching staff.

Hendi

Tough balance between creating a self fulfilling prophecy and making sure players are fully prepared for what they'll face/ avoiding complacency.

Gordon McCool

Preparing for defeat rather than victory, that hit hard. Makes perfect sense now that you’ve said it out loud. Glad I was sitting down when I heard you say that James.

Kev Roberts

Another very interesting listen gents