Rangers Banter Archive September 21 2012

21 Sep 2012 23:41:23
despite some fans going rather potty about the impending adidas deal im rather unhappy bout it me my two sons and my brothe, thats 2 adults tops and two kids tops do the maths... if i had known it was only for one season i wouldnt have bothered my backside i work for my money as do we all but this is not right.

What's not right? What exactly are you complaining about?

Don't buy em. Overpriced sh1t. You used to be able to buy any football related stuff in that sports shop under the umbrella at central sta. Do you really think you get any benefit from it ? Besides, grown men wearing this crap look like Derbyshire hunts.

The current strip is smart in my opinion. Have to agree though with the grown men comment, especially when they are carrying a pound or 2 extra. How often over last few seasons have they NOT changed every season. There was also a wee clue with the new strip- 2012/13 strip.

Don't buy it then. Go to the games Rangers, the money goes to the club another way.

To the clown who says "over priced crap". "look like hunts ". There is no finer sight in football. Than Ibrox in summer when everyone is wearing their top. Sea of blue! Get over yourself mate.

@4. There are probably millions of finer sights than thousands of sartorially challenged people wearing cheap badly designed garments they've paid 2000% over the cost to buy. A sunset over the western isles is just 1.

@4: much more money will go to Rangers by going to games than by buying shirts. It's a minimal amount that clubs receive from shirt sales, although many fans think it's a fortune.

21 Sep 2012 22:12:17
further to a post (a lot further down
the page) if rangers have been using
EBT's since DM arrived or very soon
after (as it's starting to look) if
scottish football (whichever body)
look into this, the gers (oldco) could
really take a doing, I'm astonished
none of the old board stood up to DM
stating the (EBT's) COULD be constroud
as cheating! the wolves are circling,
they sense blood and after some of the
drubbings we handed out using players
who MAY not have been being paid above
board, I've got to say, this could get
a hell of a lot worse. saw other posts
saying as much on this site MONTHS
ago & that was before any of this came
out. after some of the happiest days
of my life, I now despair at DM's
stewardship. I say this as my own brother
played against his boyhood hero's, took
a 4-0 drubbing despite playing his heart
out saying the gers were 'different class'
now we're both heartbroke at how
that 'class' may have got on to a
scottish pitch!

You've got to question about Laudrop, Gasgoine, Albertz et al, Hugh McAdam former director has already alluded to it.

Walter has been suspiciously quiet on the whole affair; the silence of a guilty man perhaps?

How many times oldco were now newcO and can't be made liable what don't you lot grasp.

Chuck agreed to bear the footballing responsibility , debts , punishments , transfer embargos etc!

But the old board were on EBTs (directors, players, managers)....

Why would they complain when getting 50% more income !!!

Good news is directors can go to jail.. .if why they did was illegal, hard to say you did not see the illegality when you making millions from it...

Walter not responsible for paying players only owners and board , yes cg agreed to pay football debts so it looks likely that there will be title stripping and a financial penalty along with another transfer embargo , to contend with as i fear the book will be thrown at us , this however will be after hmrc get there teeth into us again , unfortunately the guilt is oozing out of us and we are wide open to ridicule

21 Sep 2012 21:48:35
John Lambies record speaks for itself:-

HideManagerial honours

Hamilton Academical F.C. 1984-1988

Scottish First Division
Winners (2): 1985-86 & 1987-88
Partick Thistle F.C. (1990-1995) and (1999-2003)

Scottish First Division
Winners (1): 2001-02
Scottish Second Division
Winners (1): 2000-01

Aye it's Lambie, Lambie, he's the man for me, Lambie, Lambie onto victory!
He'll make us the finest team in division 3, I'm sure you'll all agree!

And again!

Aye it's Lambie, Lambie, he's the man for me, Lambie, Lambie onto victory!

Listen troops, John is a just a miracle worker, he's not God. He wouldnt touch you with a barge pole.

21 Sep 2012 21:27:15
@George "keyboard is the flat one with
letters and numbers on it"
Thanks G and er the "brave" unamed
one with the plasticine joke.
I sat up making plasticine players
and Sevco played them today in a
closed doors game. 0 - 0 half time
but the superior movement and fitness
of the plasticine team eventually proved
too much and they beat Sevco 4-0.
But give Sally his due he said "my players
ran them close"
Result Plasticine Men 4 Dummies 0
LOl Timalloy
PS after watching the BBC Alba
game Tuesday, do you want me to
build you a new Plasticine stadium?

21 Sep 2012 20:22:57
Hi George I'm just back from holiday and just catching up on the banter and your reply to Timmy about the keyboard and screen was hilarious. We ginger Timmy was never the brightest kid in the scheme and always came home stinking of plasticene with a few plastic farm animals hanging out his stitched up pocket

What is that all about ?

21 Sep 2012 18:52:15
Should be old firm game tomorrow.Must say will miss it as the excitment was huge--nothing like it unless European game.It was special and am sure loads of fans are feeling the miss,that build up etc.

Celtic romped to victory in the first ever old firm game, won the last ever old firm game and had the biggest winning margin in an old firm game, a record which is also the biggest deficit for a domestic cup final.

No too bad eh.

You might be missing us, we're no missing you!!

Maybe best we're no playing them the now, we'd be like lambs to the slaughter, especially if it was at porkheid.

You don't miss old firms? Your either a liar or a wierdo pal.
Your a tic fan, so a can probably guess what one it is!

Celtic may have won the first and last old firm games but rangers have won the most old firm games

SM

I don't miss them.

21 Sep 2012 17:46:46
Was just looking at this infamous zombie banner that Celtic are in the dock over and I couldn't help but notice that the zombie hand has 6 fingers LMAO.

I'm beginning to wonder if any of the greem brigade members actually have a brain. First there was the "poppygate" banner which had BLOODSTAINED spelled "BLOOSTAINED" and now, in their minds, after a human dies and becomes a zombie, they grow an extra finger LMAO.

Keel up the good work green brigade.....

TTG

Both the things you mention were intentional

Thing about zombies is, they are supposed to eat your brains. Well that's the majority of the 'tic fans safe then, any zombies near Septic park will be emaciated.

Intentional? Haha. aye intentional cos you're aw daft and can't spell fs!

@1, good tactic, good idea for all kids at school if you make a mistake, say 'I meant to do that'. Lol

Aye numero uno whatever you say.

Montrose. Nervous ?

Six fingers= inbred.
bloostained= blue staind.

@7. Six fingers = Septic persons can't count.
Bloostained = blue staind = can't spell either.

21 Sep 2012 16:55:51
Charles Green has admitted that its a "performance-related structure" that'll pay him.

The question has got to be, who put this performance-related structure in place?!

I'd hazard a guess that it's Ticketus/Octupus intent on recouping the money the was used to stop the old club going out of business sooner than it did ie to pay Lloyds.

Also murmurs going about that the new outfit owes half a million to a few different companies and that legal action is underway. I've got a funny feeling that cash is being siphoned away from the new club . . .

Who are the companies

Face Painters, Newsagents, 3 Local Pie Shops, Taxis and Hearts.

500k bet on win last wed.

21 Sep 2012 14:47:33
look guys, we need to keep backing super ally, the team will come good, it was coisty that was cup manager when sir walter was here and he won most of them, **** this split camp ****e he our manager and a legend guys, so lets get behind them, rangers till i die

That must be you Ally --- coz your the only one who thinks this----

Totally disagree -- Ally WAS the manager during cup games until we were getting beat then walter came from the stand to sort it out

Seem to remember draws and replays with Hamilton and Thistle. Don't think he took charge at cup finals. Didn't fancy him as a manager then and still don't. Make all the excuses you want. For my season ticket value over the last two seasons I've only seen two games worth the admission money and they were against Celtic. Disloyal no. Realistic? Watched Rangers through thick and thin for nearly fifty years. Trust me, he's not got it.

I agree ally is a legend but as a manager he hasnt a clue

21 Sep 2012 13:44:52
Mr Ashley has shares in a number of sportswear companies. Many of the PL kit deals go the company who offer the most money to design and make a teams kit e.g. Puma for Newcastle, Warrior for Liverpool etc. I dare say that Ranegrs new kit deal would have taken a similiar route

Anyways bit of trivia, 2 brothers started Adidas, they had a small fight and one of the brothers left and created Puma so the 2 companies are closer than you think.

Yesit must have been a very small fight for one of them to up sticks and start his own company.

Yeah Adi Dassler or close to that = adidas his other brother Bobby was s Disco Dance king in Munich... george

In my belief puma was about before adidas

@3: not correct - both brothers had a company making sports' shoes then fell out. One continued the company as adidas; the other formed Puma.

21 Sep 2012 12:23:03
did anyone see the liverpool game last night? played a whole bunch of youngsters and came away with a VERY entertaining 5-3 win away from home in europe.if they can do that why don't we give our youngsters a chance and see if they can win away from home in rthe 3rd div!!

21 Sep 2012 09:50:01
"They said to me we've lost Liverpool and Real Madrid, Rangers will be the biggest club we have."

Charles Green on Adidas.

I think last seasons Champions League finalists, FC Bayern of Munich might have something to say about that Chuck.

And you lot are buying that are you's? Charles Green opens his mouth and you all lap it up.....pathetic! Why would Adidas feel NewCo that can't play in Europe for 3 years be a great signing?

DazzaBhoy {Ed001's Note - because they sell shirts. Why would adidas care what league Rangers participate in if they are making money selling their shirts?}

Like it or not dazza Rangers are still one of the biggest clubs around with one of the biggest fan bases, ofcourse Adidas would want the revenue that brings.

Ed001 again! Yawn
Why would adidas be interested in a team that doesn't get much TV coverage?

DazzaBhoy {Ed001's Note - are you really this stupid? They don't do the strip deals for TV coverage, it is about selling shirts. Yawn all you want, but you need to get your head out your backside and stop being so pathetic. Have you never heard of a clothing company selling clothes before? Perhaps I should get my little girl on here to explain it to you, as it is obviously a bit of a difficult concept for you.}

"BILLIONAIRE Mike Ashley is in advanced talks with Rangers chief executive Charles Green about buying a stake of up to 10% in the club and forming a joint venture to sell its replica kit through his Sports Direct stores."

Now its adidas doing kit?, are the buying a stake as well... ?

Dont see any £18 million up front payments being announced, unlike JJB sport deal.... {Ed001's Note - Sports Direct were never going to make the strips, they are not manufacturers. This is like talking to 5 year olds! Stupid posts about idiotic things that are so simple they shouldn't need to be explained repeatedly.}

For all I know Green is ready to secure a great deal for Rangers here.

BUT when he says somebody from Adidas told him they 'will be the biggest club we have' it does cast doubt on it, since I believe they represent both of last year's Champion's League finalists and one of the Milan clubs. Frankly, I think he made up that statement, the latest in a long line of similar statements that I think he's made up purely to get people onside.

I was initially highly suspicious of Green when he spoke of HMRC giving him the nod that his CVA would be accepted then thought we had to give the guy a chance as nobody else was stepping up to the plate. Now I have to admit I don't automatically believe a word he says and won't be investing in any share issue from him and Imran Ahmed.

Far too much spin and not enough transparency.

BARNEY BEAR

DazzaBhoy {Ed001's Note - bye bye child, run along and find somewhere else to peddle your imbecilic lack of intelligence, because I can't be bothered explaining things to you over and over.}

21 Sep 2012 03:10:25
Just read Charles Green's comments regards certain SPL clubs being welcomed at Ibrox and others not so much so.

Motherwell (who he welcomes) had a fan vote and found any support for Rangers untenable. Fair enough. Didn't some other clubs do that too? I'm sure Inverness did.

Now here's the thing, why isn't he naming any others in either column?

And here is the real answer. They are the first SPL team to visit Ibrox post the withdrawal of their SPL membership, 10 voted against, one abstained, what is the chance that the first visitor is seen favourably?

Answer: Pretty high. Because this has nothing to do with whether Motherwell were tempted to vote Rangers in or not, it has nothing to do a perceived pro or anti Rangers stance. IT HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH GETTING PUNTERS IN THE GATE FOR THE GAME.

And if he plays the anti-Motherwell card then that affects the gate and for all that will affect Motherwell's share it sure as hell affects Rangers share too.

You are being used yet again guys, another manipulating owner hiding behind the now almost transparent "we are Rangers everybody hates us" (unless it financially suits) mantra.

I'm sure Green has just about as much antipathy for Motherwell as he does for every club in that league. His contemptable reference to Ross County "Why, for example, would Ross County spend all their lifetime trying to get into the SPL to find Rangers were not there?" Shows his complete disregard for these clubs. Ross County's sole reason for aspiring to the SPL was to be in the same league as Rangers. Really? I'm sure that is news to them.

It is a shamefully arrogant, presumptious statement and shows his real feelings for SPL teams. That's fine I don't blame him in some regard but please don't blow smoke up my ass because Motherwell are welcomed for nothing more than the prospect of more Gers fans cash.

Believe it if you want but I'd say it's more than coincidental that negative comments from him might see more of you stay away knowing that the away club benefits financially too.

Actually if Rangers got say Aberdeen or Hibs, Green could play the 'we don't like them card' which would sell a lot of tickets, through the creation of a derby match idea. Clearly marketing isn't your strong point.

Folk have to remember it's only a few weeks ago that Mr Green was having to stay in a secret location at night through fear of Rangers fans and a RFC legend Bomber was unable to tell fans what Green had said to him for the man's safety.

Obviously he's going to try and get supporters onside by making statements they will agree with.

1) Clearly brains aren't your strong point, what would hurt Aberdeen more 50,000 boos or a 14,000 gate?

A number of you keep saying some SPL clubs will fold this year etc etc, I've never seen opposition fans boos make a club fold yet.

So sure Green could turn it into a bit of a grudge match but I'm presuming some of you realise that hurting pockets has more impact than hurting ears. You have threatened boycotts on damn near everything since February, a club Green or anyone paints in a bad light would be first to feel that boycott, he knows it. There are threads all over the net about whether Rangers fans should boycott it, despite Motherwell being painted in a positive light, even billing them as Celtic mk II wont raise the gate but actually lower it.

@3. You're memory can't be very good these days or maybe just selective. The majority of fans of SPL clubs threatened to boycott their own teams if their chairmen did not expel Rangers from the SPL. I don't personally agree with boycotts against teams but if the Rangers fans choose to do it then that is their choice, I find it a bit hypocritical of fans from other SPL teams criticising Rangers supporters.

20 Sep 2012 23:43:41
Previously, I have been embarassed by some of the comments made by CG today I am just saddend by his latest outbursts, he is becoming a bit of a bore and makes us more enemies at a time when we need friends. To state that clubs will not be welcome at Ibrox is a disgrace,we are the premier sporting institution in this country and not only do we accept the challenges placed before us we welcome opposing fans to our home ground so that they may enjoy a day out at one of the worlds Iconic sporting venues.jaz.rtid

Well said. CG is a businessman but this does nothing for the club. Now he can read eyes and he knows who was pressured into their vote and they won't be made welcome. What kind of dross is that? Not exactly the kind of statements which make other businessmen want to buy into the club when they have this type of charcter at the helm.

I called it right after your last game that just wait to see what he will come up with next to distract all the fans, once again. He seems to rally the fans that way as to avoid the bad, the sad thing is most fall for it(as for what I see on here) but you seem to see through the bs, hope more follow you for the sake of your club.

Was with you all the way until the "premier sporting institution" statement had me on the floor pissing myself. Once I had recovered I read "one of the worlds Iconic sporting venues". I almost flatlined.

Shuggy

Mate and why does it embarrass you I'm happy that he stands up for the club fair enough sometimes I think that's flying a bit close to the wind. The only thing that embarrasses me is our players not having the ability they are supposed to have. At the end of the day why should we be happy to let other clubs make money of us especially teams from the SPl they did not want us so in hindsight they should not want to make money of us but they do double standards or what

Well stated mate. I'm sure all the current 12 SPL clubs would welcome us as usual when we get back regardless of Greens regrettable stance.
He is also mischievously incorrect in his statements. For instance saying 10 SPL teams voted against and one abstained to let us in the SPL...... He didn't mention Oldco Rangers under D&P voted us in!!
He also had a ruffled tirade ending with slagging SCOTLAND on national TV.
It all suggests he was not happy with attendance and result the evening before. I personally don't think the sums are adding up.

He's sussed saying extreme things = revenue income. So he will keep doing it until folk stop paying for it.

Yes, sitting in the lower Broomloan Road stand I always felt welcome - as welcome as a fart in a space suit as MBr Connolly once said. Spittle rainy down, objects being throw and my religion denigrated ( and I'm not even a Celtic fan ). Oh yes very welcome
at the premier sporting institution.