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I'd rather keep him too, but its unlikely he will want to stay. He will want a bigger league and wage. We cant give him either. We need to get out of this mindset of being scared to let players go because we cant replace them. Its held us back for years now.

Once the new owners take control this will be a new Rangers a new start if anyone has ever been to an American game be it soccer or baseball they’ll know it’s a family day out and the crowds are made up of every race of people the sad thing about our support is they can’t move forward for looking back they go on about so many leagues and cups that’s the past get the heads out of the sand and move forward and enjoy the new Rangers .

That's as strong a sentence as I can recall the club ever making publicly. I personally wish they'd made it right after the match instead of waiting for a charge from UEFA, but better late than never. Whether UEFA should be sanctioning clubs for banners is moot, it's their competition, they make the rules, so if we want to play in the Europa League we need to adhere to them. As for what the banner meant, only the people who created it know what they actually meant. Of course what someone means and how it's taken are not always the same thing. We've been over this countless times before on forums and I suspect we probably will again. That's the danger with language, it can be misunderstood, or indeed understood all too well depending on who is hearing it. The term 'defend Europe' when playing against a Turkish club from the Asian side of Istanbul could be taken all sorts of ways. Likewise while playing against a club from a predominantly muslim country a message like that could be read in various ways. As for 'keep foreign ideologies out' how anyone can read that as anything other than racist is beyond me. Whether someone was trying to make a bigger social or political point or was upset at the LGBT flag on the Govan stand and the planned Iftar only they know. But I suspect any gay supporters or Muslim ones might have felt the banner was aimed at them, whether that was meant or not. I imagine personal politics will come into play on this. Often objections to 'political' messages depend a lot on whether you're in agreement with the message or not. Either way it's such a shame that we find ourselves talking about stuff like this again.

The hysteria from a section of our support is depressing. It's the board's fault" - Lots online blaming the board for not fighting the charge, even though they don't have a clue whether they did or didn't. Not that it would have mattered anyway. UEFA can do what they want. The board can't be blamed for UEFA's decisions. "It's not racist" - nobody has said that it was. "racist and/or discriminatory". 'Or' being the important word here. "Free speech is gone" - sigh. What a crap argument. You can make the argument but just not at at a UEFA match. They have their rules. If they had said "coherent speech is gone" then I'd have more sympathy. "Support the fans" - which fans are these? The ones who didn't want the banner or the ones that did? Just support the fans that you personally agree with? Another crap argument.

And the more we're able to sell players for big money, the more attractive we become for other players as they'll see us as a pathway to a top 5/top 2 league team.

Re offence: you know there is tv programme I absolutely love called "Rumpole of the Bailey." Because it is from the eighties before each episode they give a warning that you may be offended by discriminatory language and views which reflect the times. Every time I am baffled by what is 'offensive' in the show. You know what, I am more offended by modern tv adverts which show women waggling their backsides and talking about their 'pee.' And it's a product called 'Discreet'. Anything less discreet I have not seen.

We kept Morelos, Kent, Goldson, Aribo, Kamara, etc. long after their peak value. How much did we win? We're still counting the cost. We need to get the player trading model working.

Raskin started for Belgium tonight and starred in a 3-0 win over Ukraine. Despite getting a dubious booking after 4 minutes, the wee man played well, keeping the ball moving, almost always finding his man, and made a few key interceptions. He got subbed to a standing ovation on the 90th minute and apparently the Belgians are raving about him.

"Shocking"...,give me a break. What is shocking is what is currently happening in tha Gaza strip. What a few football fans think of a hopelessly cryptic banner and a religious service, is largely IMO, an embarrassment.

It would be a good idea if the club donated all funds raised to WaterAid UK.

I wonder if Bill (old poster) made it down to partake.

yeah m8 rangers is for anyone who ueafa says is ok no surrender

Agreed that it's off topic, but as someone who regularly goes to games with either his wife or daughter then i believe it is a subject of some importance.

Enough is enough. Close the UB section down. Deny them access to bringing in banners and materials, tifo etc. The experiment hasnt worked, they are damaging our club consistently for little to no gain. The object thrown onto the pitch near the end of the game last week came straight from their section, as is the passageway blocking. While I am glad the club has put out a strong statement, the fact the UB was not named and shamed, nor any sanctions imposed or even threatened is very disappointing. While nobody has a clue what the banner even means, what is certain is that it is political in nature and therefore was always going to attract a UEFA sanction and so they are deliberately planning and choosing to hurt the club.

Something of a disappointment, that. I was keenly anticipating a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swingin' hot spot. Hopefully someone paves "paradise" and puts up a parking lot, sooner, indeed, asap.

He's just getting on with life. I've been chatting to him online recently. He's not banned and is welcome back any time he feels like it.

A tad tangential perhaps, but we have been 'inclusive' for a long time; I recall an Egyptian, name of Mohammed Latif, who played for us in the Edwardian period I think. Scott 7 and compo will tell us how good he was.

Water Rates for 25/26 Financial Year, I heard.

Thanks Bearger, but the article has nothing substantial or new despite it's length. This type of subject you judge from actions or at least quotes by those directly involved. We'll have to be patient.

Why not start up a Gersnet crew. Maybe there is a veteran category for old timers/Queensbury rules.

The club should say it was just a spoof. A collection of words randomly put together to on bedsheets that would provoke a debate to nowhere. What else could it be? What group of fans aren't bright enough to elaborate a message that no one knows the real meaning of ?

No Che Addams

I haven't a clue what the banners was about, but, like you, I doubt it was that. I may well ask the club about it. If they're really serious about it, then perhaps they need separate toilets so that it's not impinging in women's rights. JK Rowling Loyal

I've no idea what 'defend Europe' means either, but it's open to interpretation. Keep - retain, maintain, resist Woke - fuck knows what they mean, dog whistle term for something that wasn't around in the 1950s. Foreign - something not of this country, not of this culture, different from 'us'. This is the problematic word for me. If it had said 'keep woke ideologies out' it's political, the use of the word foreign changes the meaning for me. Ideology - a concept or system of ideas. Out - away, not near us. As I said only those who wrote it know what they meant, but its ambiguity is a problem, it can be read a number of ways and one of those ways is as racism.

Dell is a Bean Counter. All his beans are fair trade and his counter(abacus) is constructed from wood sourced from sustainable forests.

My latest creation! It's interesting how few players we have at 'peak' age (red section) that play decent minutes. We do have a few younger players approaching peak age, though, which is good.

I encourage Dell to 'raise it' in the womens toilets.

Davie Edgar basically said that the whatsapp message is crap on yesterday's H&H daily update,

Club Statement | Rangers Football Club EVERYONE associated with Rangers Football Club will undoubtedly have enjoyed the last fortnight, with the men’s first-team producing some memorable results at home and abroad. Contributing enormously to these occasions has been the backing of the Rangers supporters, with the world once again taking note of the phenomenal passion the club’s fans bring to these big occasions. It is, however, deeply saddening and frankly embarrassing that the club is now set to face significant sanctions for the actions of a very small minority. Firstly, the club has been charged by UEFA after a handful of supporters displayed what UEFA describe as a “racist and/or discriminatory banner” at last Thursday’s Ibrox meeting with Fenerbahce. Rangers is a modern, progressive football club, and we are fiercely proud of our diverse playing squads, workforce and support. For the club to be charged with such a matter in 2025 is shameful, and the disdain for those responsible will be shared by the overwhelming majority of our supporters. This charge will bring consequences for the club, while the club is also working to identify those responsible and will ensure they also face consequences. For the avoidance of doubt, if you do not believe in 2025 that absolutely everyone is welcome to follow Rangers whether at Ibrox or away, then Rangers is not the club for you, and you should disassociate yourself with the club immediately. Further, the club has also been charged by UEFA for the throwing of objects at the home match with Fenerbahce. This is becoming a regular occurrence, not just at Rangers matches, but across stadia in Scotland. Indeed, our players and staff were targeted with missiles at Parkhead on Sunday. Focusing on Ibrox, however, there was a widely-reported incident in the January Old Firm game, whilst at the recent game with Motherwell, one of our own supporters was hit and injured by an object thrown towards the away end. And now, the club faces a sanction for the actions of an individual last Thursday night. This senseless and criminal behaviour has no place in sport, nor in society. Again, if you think such behaviour is acceptable, you are not welcome at Rangers matches. The club will also face a UEFA sanction for the blocking of passageways at the Fenerbahce match. Supporters are urged to follow the advice of stewards and police at all matches, and to take their own seat to avoid this issue occurring again. Lastly, and despite clear warnings to the contrary, pyrotechnics were used by two individuals following Sunday’s Old Firm victory at Parkhead. This runs the risk of an additional 800 of our supporters being unable to attend a match in the latter stages of the Premier Sports Cup at Hampden, in addition to the 500 that will already miss out as a result of the use of pyrotechnics. All of the above behaviours will have consequences for the club, and either directly or indirectly, the club’s supporters. Rangers as a club will stand alongside our supporters, and advocate for their rights and their ability to support the team in the most passionate ways possible within the confines of the law and the appropriate regulations. However, the club also calls on all reasonable supporters to wholeheartedly reject any behaviour which brings the name of Rangers into disrepute, and to assist the club by challenging any issues which will lead to the club being punished further by the relevant authorities.

Club Statement | Rangers Football Club RANGERS notes the outcome of the UEFA disciplinary case, and the respective sanctions imposed upon the club for several issues at the recent Ibrox match with Fenerbahce. Most notably, the club has been served with a suspended closure of the Copland Stand should there be any repeat of racist and/or discriminatory behaviour within the next two years. This punishment must serve as a severe and significant reminder to the small minority of supporters who bring the name of Rangers into disrepute. Any repeat of any discriminatory behaviour (and this also includes the singing of illicit songs) may result in the famed ‘Rangers end’ of our home being closed for a UEFA match. Not only will the reputation and finances of the club be harmed by such a punishment, but the chances of the team in a potentially key European match will also suffer enormously, while thousands of innocent fans will be unable to attend a massive fixture. In response to the displaying of the racist and/or discriminatory banner at the Fenerbahce game, the club can confirm that it is in the process of issuing lifetime bans to the individuals responsible. Further, following the use of pyrotechnics at Parkhead in the Old Firm game, the club can confirm the groups responsible for their discharge will be directly impacted by the 500 ticket reduction issued as a sanction the next time the club appears in the latter stages of the Premier Sports Cup at Hampden. The club again stresses a future use of pyrotechnics at any SPFL match may lead to a further reduction of 800 tickets at a latter-stage Premier Sports Cup match. The strongest asset this football club has is our support, and the club knows the overwhelming majority of our supporters will be angered by these episodes and the consequences they have for the club and its supporters. We reiterate our call for all supporters to back the team in the correct manner, and to challenge those who seek to further damage the good name of Rangers.

Now there is a forgotten name - 'the wizard of the dribble they called him.'

Great to see @Govan Rear Bear involved with this...

An inability to read the room.

My bad! Yes definitely gets into a squad. Top drawer at Chelsea. Chelsea at one time had Hazard, Mata, De Bruyne and Salah - Imagine those 4 playing at the top of their game with Matic at the time behind and Costa upfront - they would have been frightening.

Marinakis owns a few clubs, so I don't think that's right. I could be wrong.

Is that to raise finance for legal costs ?

I do wish that the prophet Bill, peace be upon him, was still here to see this. He would be beaming with joy.

In this context, those shouting racism are only looking at the use of the word "foreign". So is it racist to criticise the US for many of its social ideologies that have crossed the pond and have been adopted by those looking to silence free speech? There is nothing racist about that banner, but it will be used to silence alternative views and create a disproportionate response.

These guys were ahead of time when it comes to banners, gets the point across but you cant punish them for it. Genius.

There is a surprise 😂

The "racist and/or discriminatory banner" was the "Keep woke foreign ideologies out – defend Europe" one. I didn't know what it even meant so I'm not sure who it's racist or discriminatory against.

I find it strange that the question is even being asked of an interim manager who has lost 100% of his games at Ibrox.

Winning at CP has certainly done no harm to BF’s chances of getting the job FT. Should be noted none of the three previous managers won at CP. The concern I have is we’ve been here before. Manager starts off well then after six months or so one or two results don’t go our way & we’re back where we were again. I think it’s still too early to assess BF.

In a nutshell. Hotel built on site of main stand - with a classy Grade 1 facade. School built Broomloan end. Shopping centre in place of Sandy Jardine. Multi story car park at Copeland end. Games outsourced to Hampden. Asset stripping - it's what we venture capitalists do.

A hotel, a school, a shopping complex and a car park? Are we moving to somewhere else then? I'll settle for a fit centre half and a left winger.