14 Jan 2017 13:47:28
Who arranged the game tomorrow, us or them? Thing is, if it was them why did they want to invite us out there? Seems a bit strange. I know people posted about red bull interest in us which I feel is off the mark. Does anyone think we might come back with a new player?

1.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 13:51:37
I hope we leave with a shite load of money being thrown at us by Red Bull, others might disagree

2.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 14:01:01
Surely Red Bull will be impressed with 10,000 Rangers fans, (or more), at a friendly. Will just show them the marketing potential of being associated with Scotland's biggest club!

Will be delighted if this game results in a sponsorship deal or better with Red Bull.

3.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 14:07:43
Wouldn't happen as both clubs could be in Europe next season. RB can't own 2 clubs playing in same competition or something like that. Well that's what I read somewhere

4.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 14:23:48
Are you sure that's the case? They own Salzburg as well as lezpig

5.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 14:28:42
New York also

6.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 15:01:17
It's a strange match to be arranged as most big clubs like getting a break to warmer climes during any winter breaks.

As TomUSA says Red Bull will surely be impressed by the number of fans making the journey.

Does anybody know for sure whether Red Bull Salzburg and Liepzig can compete in Europe in the same competition?

7.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 15:50:48
UEFA rules state that one company cannot own more than one team in European competition.

8.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 16:06:26
What is the definition of ownership. Is it more than 51%? There again, sponsorship, and possibly a small %age stake in the Club would surely benefit them and us!

9.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 16:23:41
I think we're all jumping ahead of ourselves here, fellow bears! I don't think there's any chance whatsoever, that red bull will actually buy us and become outright owners! I do however think there's a very strong possibility, that red bull will replace 32Red, as our new shirt sponsors, starting next season, when our 3 year deal with 32Red expires!

That in itself will be much welcomed finance for rangers! I suppose there might also be a chance of red bull sponsoring a stand at ibrox with the stand being named the red bull copland road stand as an example. I do think there's something going down here, as this friendly was thrown up and arranged out of the blue, so to speak!

10.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 17:02:00
Given the Sports Direct situation, if Red Bull did Sponsor us with shirt advertising could we sell our football strips from outwit the UK rather than through Sports Direct, (assuming of course that Sports Direct has the souls agreement for selling strips in the U.K.)?

11.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 17:05:31
Red Bull own Leipzig, Brasil, Salzburg and NY. From what I see they own a majority stake in each club.

12.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 19:41:50
Well, i'd guess the definition of ownership would be whoever is the majority shareholder but I'm not looking into it much Leipzig seem to be their main focus atm.

13.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 20:14:41
Let's hope there's some financial benefit coming out of it. Rumours have been flying. Worldwide brand who can hopefully see the potential of backing the worlds most successful football club.
Also great to see so many fans travelling for the match.

14.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 23:17:45
Remember Ashley wasn't allowed to own more than 9% of rangers.

15.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 23:49:04
They could plough millions into sponsorship and advertising without buying a single share. You can't 'own' a business without a majority shareholding. The Red Bull Academy and Training Ground? The Red Bull Stand? The Red Bull Suite (s)? Even The Red Bull Ibrox Stadium? I could live with any of these and many other potential revenue sources.

16.) 15 Jan 2017
15 Jan 2017 14:17:45
I posted ages ago about the German set up where the fans own half the club. Question what do the fans on here think the number of worldwide rangers fan base is. Let's say it's 200,000, if each fan paid in £5 per week, over a year that would give the club £52,000,000. If we did that for say 3 years we could be back on our feet, have better player and winning the league, plus hopefully getting into the champions league playoffs. I know some people will think this crazy but for me, I believe it could work. Another point I forgot to mention, season tickets could be bought much cheaper.