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Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: » Yeah fans groups are chasing it but more importantly other shareholders are. They are calling for an EGM as they want a clear out that's why Green has jumped ship more will follow. Also where are you getting your figures from as no accounts have been released
bobmalooka wrote: » It's a while since I looked at the figures but without a big cash injection or major drop in costs it looked like ye would hit major trouble in February/march, the green regime clearly intended on cashing in this season and in my opinion the 'big' signings are being made to keep the fans quiet. I do agree with ya that its a good plan for the squad if it was financially viable but I really don't think it is. Based on the figures available rangers won't last the season unless a huge amount of money comes in.( maybe the board have an ace up their sleeve) Are any fan groups chasing this?
Eirebear wrote: » It very much could be, I'm still not persuaded that we're heading for admin though, but as you say we will be losing a lot of money in the current situation. As I've already said, it's a huge gamble, but to be honest it would be every bit as big a gamble to bring in lesser players and rebuild a full squad every season in the hope that these "lesser" players are good enough for the job.
bobmalooka wrote: » Personally I don't think there's anything 'wrong' with getting as good a quality player as you can. I understand your point about building an SPL quality side now and giving them 2 years to tighten up but when rangers are looking at the possibility of administration before the end of this season due to that overspending then its a mental plan. If I was a rangers fan I'd be demanding to know how the wages will be sustained cos it could be one step forward two steps back
karma_ wrote: » And how much is it going to cost you? The only point I'm trying to make is that the resources you are currently spending could be better spent. Is that too controversial considering teh clubs recent woes?
Eirebear wrote: » Or building a team who will have a good solid knowledge of each other by playing with each other for two years?
karma_ wrote: » Yes, my point is that all those players are SPL level and totally unnecessary for the level you find yourselves at and is akin to throwing money away. It's like buying a Ferrari to race stock cars.
Eirebear wrote: » The Miller move? You know something I don't because Miller is very much still a Whitecaps player. Out of the current Rangers squad, only the following will be over 30 in at the start of the 2015 season Emilson Cribari Lee McCulloch Richard Foster Stephen Smith Ian Black Dean Shiels Jon Daly Within that group, Smith, Foster, Shiels and Black will all be just turned 30. Out of a 31 man squad currently, there are 21 players under 25, 15 of them coming through the youth system. Age certainly is not a factor. I agree, we may be over reaching things to an extent - Guys like Foster and Smith shouldn't be needed for cover, and I certainly don't want Miller to be brought in. However i think you're also underestimating the demands that Rangers have upon them even from "League 1". The majority of Rangers fans expect a cup semi final at the very, very least this season - while the less realistic among us will settle for nothing other than a win in the Scottish Cup. Today's squad is a case in point. 3 of the starting line up and 9 of the 18 are a product of the youth system.
karma_ wrote: » Seriously, are you playing trialists in a league match? And I thought your transfer policy was insane.
karma_ wrote: » In fairness the current transfer policy is a bit ridiculous, without even touching the 'spirit of the game' argument. Currently you are buying SPL quality players to compete at Tier 3 level and paying wages to match. Why not buy Championship quality players and they would do for 2 seasons and then chase SPL level players. Look at the Miller move this week, he's 33 years old and would be 35 before you got back to the SPL. Is that good business? It's fairly clear that Rangers are making the same mistakes of yesteryear.
Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: » And inside the first minute Clarkscores his debut goal for Rangers after running onto a knockdown he slotted it past the keeper
Eirebear wrote: » Cue another "Going against the spirit of the game" rant from the usual suspects.
RoryMac wrote: » I see last nights game was a sell out!!
Jelle1880 wrote: » These friendly people found it a good idea to take in a game from Scotland's most successful club, can't blame them Rory: Let's wait until tonight, ok ? Crucial Champions League decider and all that, bound to be 60.000 in attendance surely;)
