Rangers FC On Field Gossip & Rumour Thread 2017 Mod Note in OP(Updated 14/08)

Fuhrer · 27-01-2013 12:03PM

Whats the story behind this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ungm2bcpLRo

TheBuilder · 27-01-2013 12:06PM

Fuhrer wrote: »

Whats the story behind this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ungm2bcpLRo

He was a fan that died at the last home game a couple of weeks ago.

Fuhrer · 27-01-2013 12:09PM

TheBuilder wrote: »

He was a fan that died at the last home game a couple of weeks ago.

Why did they have the silence the 54th minute, that significant for some reason?

I remember in Italy, instead of having the minute silence before the game, they'd kick off and then have it.

Red Crow · 27-01-2013 12:10PM

TheBuilder wrote: »

He was a fan that died at the last home game a couple of weeks ago.

Sad story too. His Dad only died a day or two before he died

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 27-01-2013 12:17PM

Fuhrer wrote: »

Why did they have the silence the 54th minute, that significant for some reason?

I remember in Italy, instead of having the minute silence before the game, they'd kick off and then have it.

The reason behind that was the 54 titles

BhoscaCapall · 31-01-2013 02:56PM

Apologies for dragging this one out of the grave again but I couldn't resist after several posters in here had a go at Dempsey (I think) for saying the exact same thing at the time
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-remembrance-day-parade-branded-1558062

Awkward!

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 31-01-2013 03:10PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

Apologies for dragging this one out of the grave again but I couldn't resist after several posters in here had a go at Dempsey (I think) for saying the exact same thing at the time
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-remembrance-day-parade-branded-1558062

Awkward!

All that has to be done is split it up the club can still hold rememerence day as it should be held with a silence. They can also have a day in honour of the armed services. And I really believe your sorry you brought it up

New Statement

http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/3268-remembrance-statement

FOLLOWING a recent newspaper article which was critical of Remembrance Day events at Ibrox Stadium, the Armed Forces and Rangers Football Club met today and are pleased to issue the following joint statement on the strength of our relationship:

The Armed Forces are extremely grateful for the long-standing and continued support that they receive from Rangers Football Club, its players and supporters and appreciate the effort that goes into staging the many special events that are run in support of Service charities throughout the year by the Rangers Charity Foundation.
It has been brought to the Services’ attention that a small number of people did not find the conduct of the Servicemen and women involved in the 2012 Remembrance Weekend event at Ibrox Stadium to be appropriate for the occasion.
The General Officer Commanding Scotland and Rangers Football Club have discussed this issue at length and have agreed that Remembrance Day will continue to be marked by the club in future with activities that are suitably sombre and restrained.
The Service chiefs in Scotland will emphasise to their people that the focus of all Remembrance activities should be on those who have died in the service of their country, not on those serving in the Armed Forces today, and that they must be conducted with solemnity and respect.
Planning has already commenced for a Remembrance event at Ibrox in November 2013 and this will include both pre-match and half-time acts of remembrance.
The heads of the Armed Forces in Scotland are keen for the public to be able to show their appreciation for the Armed Forces – such displays of admiration for our soldiers, sailors and airmen and the recognition of the difficult and dangerous work they undertake on behalf of the nation are good for morale and for the relationship between the Armed Forces and society.
The focus for such events should be on Armed Forces Day and at the many and various homecoming parades and community engagement events held throughout the year.
Rangers Football Club is planning a major match day Armed Forces event early in the autumn once the new season is under way.
The General Officer Commanding Scotland is keen to ensure that the strong relationship between Rangers Football Club and the Armed Forces remains intact and that the club will continue to arrange events at which the nation’s warriors can be acknowledged in the future.
He also hopes that Rangers Football Club will continue to deliver its strong support to military charities and thanks the Rangers Charity Foundation in particular for its partnership with ABF The Soldiers’ Charity this season.
He wishes all those taking part in the Walk With Heroes at Ibrox in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity on Sunday 28th April the very best of luck and thanks them in advance for their fund-raising efforts.

BhoscaCapall · 31-01-2013 03:14PM

I am because I know how you can get. Hey at least you didn't declare that Derek Alexander is a proven bigot. That's progress right there

Jelle1880 · 31-01-2013 03:17PM

Awkward ?

No one from any of the Forces has been in contact with us other than to thank us for our support and help.

And from Rangers' official statement:

FOLLOWING an article in today's Sunday Mail the club has issued the following statement:

Rangers have always had a close and respectful relationship with this country’s services personnel and associated charities. That will continue.
No one from any of the Forces has been in contact with us other than to thank us for our support and help. Indeed, it was pointed out that our Remembrance event proved to be the single largest memorial event in Scotland in the year in question.
The Remembrance part of the afternoon was observed impeccably and carried precisely the correct degree of solemnity. This was, as should always be the case, entirely separate from anything that some might have deemed frivolous during half time an hour or so later.
That was when service people about to be deployed abroad wanted to celebrate in normal football style.
All activities on the day were arranged in full co-operation with the Royal Navy, RAF and Army. They have always been extremely appreciative of the club’s efforts and acknowledge we are massive supporters of the country’s serving men and women, as well as veterans.

http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/3228-club-statement

Looks more like some offended person called up the DOD and complained, and some top brass (who probably doesn't even know which troops are or aren't sent off to some useless war) decided to get on it.

It was two separate occasions: One minute of silence before the game for fallen service personnel, and one more light-hearted event for troops about to go abroad and have a good time.

I'd say that the people who took offence at this are the ones who have the problem, not Rangers or those who participated in it.

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 31-01-2013 03:18PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

I am because I know how you can get. Hey at least you didn't declare that Derek Alexander is a proven bigot. That's progress right there

Why would I say that I only say that about people who are bigots.
It's good to see you once again prove the point that tic fans can't come in here to talk about football you only appear when you want to have a wee dig great stuff

BhoscaCapall · 31-01-2013 03:21PM

There is a plethora of things to laugh at Rangers about, so it's obvious that's going to come up more than your pub league football.

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 31-01-2013 05:33PM

Well how long will we wait now

BhoscaCapall · 31-01-2013 06:35PM

I don't understand, why did The Rangers Football Club Ltd have a representative there when Charles Green told Rangers fans they did not recognise the investigation and would not be co-operating?

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 31-01-2013 06:38PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

I don't understand, why did The Rangers Football Club Ltd have a representative there when Charles Green told Rangers fans they did not recognise the investigation and would not be co-operating?

Simple when he realised Harper McLeod you know the Lawyers that have represented Celtic a fair bit in the past. Making it a clear conflict of interest

BhoscaCapall · 31-01-2013 06:42PM

Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: »

Simple when he realised Harper McLeod you know the Lawyers that have represented Celtic a fair bit in the past. Making it a clear conflict of interest

Ah right. For a minute there I thought he'd been telling tales to the fans to drum up some cheap PR, and I know Charlie Green is above that carry on almost as much as Rangers fans are above falling for it!

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 31-01-2013 06:44PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

Ah right. For a minute there I thought he'd been telling tales to the fans to drum up some cheap PR, and I know Charlie Green is above that carry on almost as much as Rangers fans are above falling for it!

Well now you know

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 31-01-2013 08:16PM

Good to see Strachan has called Lee Wallace up for the Scotland game v Estonia

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 02-02-2013 01:08PM

Rangers team for the cup game versus Dundee United

RANGERS: Alexander; Faure, Perry, Cribari, Wallace; Black, Hutton; Little, Shiels, Templeton; Sandaza.
SUBS: Galllacher, Hegarty, Crawford, Naismith, McKay.

Not got great hopes for today be happy if we keep the scoreline respectable

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 02-02-2013 01:52PM

Awful start 1-0 down in 15 second

BhoscaCapall · 02-02-2013 02:33PM

Are ye this dirty in all your games or is it just because it's Dundee?

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 02-02-2013 02:35PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

Are ye this dirty in all your games or is it just because it's Dundee?

Have you not seen the tackles they haven't been booked for oh of course not you just want to have a dig that last one that Faure was booked for was very soft

BhoscaCapall · 02-02-2013 02:39PM

I'm not having a dig... it's a legitimate question. Teams usually get more stuck in when there is a bit of rivalry with the opposition.

So sensitive.

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 02-02-2013 02:41PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

I'm not having a dig... it's a legitimate question. Teams usually get more stuck in when there is a bit of rivalry with the opposition.

So sensitive.

Not sensitive at all but its a very one sided view from yourself

BhoscaCapall · 02-02-2013 02:45PM

I think it's a bit of a concern for Scotland fans that Wallace has got a token call up. Is there really not a better left back?

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 02-02-2013 02:47PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

I think it's a bit of a concern for Scotland fans that Wallace has got a token call up. Is there really not a better left back?

Again we will have to disagree you are judging him on 45 minutes of football. He is having a nightmare today but overall no I don't think there is a better Scottish left back

BhoscaCapall · 02-02-2013 02:58PM

Fair enough, I can believe that tbf.

Whatever about the score, the banter from the DU fans has been unreal lol

Jelle1880 · 02-02-2013 03:15PM

McCoist needs to bring McKay on, but since he learned everything from Smith he'll leave it until the 80th minute.

BhoscaCapall · 02-02-2013 03:22PM

I see you don't even need the ball to be flattened with a tackle in the Third Division

Jelle1880 · 02-02-2013 03:23PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

I see you don't even need the ball to be flattened with a tackle in the Third Division

Did you pay for RangersTV ? :P

BhoscaCapall · 02-02-2013 03:25PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Did you pay for RangersTV ? :P

Nope I'm watching the Dundee Utd game on Sky Sports

And they've just scored another. Bit one sided really!

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