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Sakala another shot nearer the moon than the goal.

St Mirren 0 - 3 Rangers Cantwell

Did not know that, must be my age. Well done Buster.

Team selection was amateurish, no room for sentimentality. Morelos should never have played for us again, guy chucked it a year ago.

Seems the club are having a trial at McGregors benefit game, singing section in Copland. Also whole Broomie has been given to Newcastle fans, what a coincidence.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XoorjZ7iDnqXPyxKURZYm8fyfixzVEyB-D9rT8ThYrQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR1e3Kw789NBT0Ic5DNsbk7YMa6Pri34irfc1xrPGA0Pm0SQkkFxn95661I Meeting Argyle House Boardroom, Ibrox Stadium Wednesday 17th May 2023 Rangers Attendees: James Bisgrove, Stewart Robertson, Greg Marshall RSA Attendees: John McEwan, James Minelly, Brian Taylor and Allan McEwan Exec Update Update on the recent changes at Exec Level, some have still to be formally confirmed and that will be resolved in the coming days with Stewart to continue in his role until end July New CEO top priorities, most of the items he covered were also included in his now broadcast RTV interview. New signings the top priority, plans coming along well, continued push on revenues and investments on and off the park, confirmed plans around disabled access now submitted, various stadium works Fan Engagement is a priority and an important part of strategy and clear communication, different layers of fan engagement would be put in place, direct CEO sessions at Edmiston House on a quarterly basis, potential fan advisory board, continuing direct engagement with the various groups RSA Update An update on the recent RSA, Open Event at the Village Hotel including feedback from those who attended, we also updated our interactions with other fan groups and reiterated we are an independent organisation with clear objectives to benefit our member clubs Communication, we touched the importance of clear messaging from the club ongoing and that the RSA would help whenever appropriate The RSA presented a summary underlying importance of supporter clubs and the value they bring to the table, this was not discussed in full, we urged the RFC management team to review, and we would follow up at our next meeting Away Games The RSA again raised the issue of the original RSA 30% allocation for away tickets from Rangers, we made the case strongly for a review and that we would continue to campaign on this matter on behalf of our member clubs · A request was made to Rangers to actively contact other clubs at the start of the season requesting increased allocation, Rangers advised that talks with other clubs do occur and assured that they will continue to ask for more tickets for our fans · It was acknowledged that RFC were looking at the ticket situation for old firm games, including the return of away fans from next season · Travel Security and Stadium access, various items discussed about Easter Road, Tynecastle, they thanked the RSA for the submission about our next game against Hibs and more updated info to follow ahead of the game · Police Scotland have also committed to looking at alternative exit routes from Aberdeen for next season, no guarantee but everyone looking to avoid a repeat of this season’s issues Season Tickets · RSA raised the issue around the new rule with a welfare call placed after 4 consecutive games missed by season ticket holders, the RSA would like to understand in more detail how this will work. The problem of non-attendance has been high this season, examples provided including a large number against Aberdeen · RFC highlighted the benefit of seat sub and if posted early >95% success rate of selling on and Mygers points allocated, and you get following year season ticket discount. RFC will do more on promoting seat sub, although this is only an option for league games currently · The club acknowledges the challenges faced by supporters financially and will factor that into ticket pricing. Ticket Prices for Allan McGregor testimonial will be set by the testimonial committee · The new ticketing system remains on schedule to launch at some point during season 2023/24 MyGers · Lengthy discussion around this topic, from the results of our survey, the meeting held with Rangers and feedback at our Open Event · RFC indicated they would welcome further detailed proposals from the RSA, with suggested improvements to the membership scheme. MyGers now has 53,000 members and this is expected to grow into the new season and beyond · The RSA again stated that we accept the value of a membership scheme, but remain unconvinced about the value of linking match tickets to MYGERS and the impact of our member clubs · RFC will be holding interviews with focus on MYGERS with Q & A type approach with fan media · Changes to Mygers next season, the Higher Category status for games such as Aberdeen Celtic Hearts and Hibs will return, resulting in supporters not being disadvantaged for higher category games by receiving tickets for lower category matches · For domestic games 60% of people on Silver did not take up their ticket, a 5 point MYGERS penalty for doing this will be introduced to discourage people signing up for games and then not taking tickets up · For European away games if Gold sells out you will get 5 points, if Silver sells out you will get 10 points and Bronze sells out you will get 15 points General Items · Destination Travel are the first team travel partner. They could possibly lay on aircraft for fan travel to locations that are difficult to reach if necessary. The key decision to travel or not would be communicated extremely early to supporters and the cost of the package would be a factor in determining if any flight should run · Work around the stadium would continue over the summer, new Wi-fi due to be installed with speeds far in excess of what is currently available · Rangers have worked with Northern Irish supporters’ coaches and Police Scotland to offer NI buses access to the first spots in Helen Street to allow a quick exit post-match. The club acknowledges the challenges they supporters have faced with ferry travel being challenging and endeavour to assist where possible · Sports Bar awaiting planning permission · Next meeting would be scheduled for the start of the season, although the offer was made by RFC incoming CEO that he could be contacted directly on any specific issues

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❗️ Rangers are still in the race for Luis Palma. NO official bid yet but talks with ARIS are in progress. Kind reminder: Greek club want €5m. for Palma 🔵

Rangers 3 - 0 Hearts FGS Cantwell

From From Lads had a Dream Twitter.. Fan engagement Many of you may have read or listened to our interview with David Milburn about Rangers customer service As part of Rangers promise to be more forward facing, I was invited to meet them today to discuss MyGers & the changes, as well as addressing some fan concerns You will hear a podcast / read that interview on this site & various fan media platforms start of next week. These type of meetings (pods or interviews) with the club will become more regular for us all. So if there’s an area you want to know about then please say. On the wider scheme of things, Rangers seem to be much more receptive of fan feedback & ideas. I know safe standing & Old Firm allocation are being considered seriously instead of mere ‘lip service’ like before. I also believe they are taking fan engagement seriously with lots of changes set to happen, many we have asked for. I firmly believe positive changes are coming for the club and fanbase.

FORGOTTEN Rangers right back Mateusz Zukowski is on his way back to Ibrox with Lech Poznan declining to exercise their buy-out option after a disastrous loan spell. The 21-year-old Pole moved to Ibrox in January last year in a £400,000 four-year deal from Lechia Gdansk and made his debut in a Scottish Cup victory over Annan Athletic. However, he failed to make an impact and fell behind Scotland Under 21s star Adam Devine as back-up to Rangers captain James Tavernier. When he signed on loan at Lech Poznan, the club's sports director Tomasz Rzasa stated: said: "Mateusz has been loaned to us until the end of this season, we also have a guaranteed buy-out option." But his return to Polish football at Lech has not worked out well and he made just two sub appearances this season for the club in the league. And Lech Poznan announced this week Zukowski would return to Rangers, where he still has two-and-a-half years left and faces an uncertain future They stated: "The four players we have on loan - Dominik Holec (Sparta Prague), Artur Rudko (Metalist Kharkiv), Heorhij Citaishvili (Dynamo Kyiv) and Mateusz Zukowski (Rangers FC) will leave and return to their clubs."

Hibernian 0 - 4 Rangers FGS Cantwell

This is a joke, did UEFA plan for two diddy teams to be in the final? Henry Winter @henrywinter #WHUFC given allocation of only 4,890 tickets for the #ECLfinal (same as Fiorentina). Eden Arena holds only 20,000. Many ticketless fans will travel to Prague (great city). Fans will be ripped off on 2ndary sites. Uefa understandably shares finals around but this is far too small 8:59 AM · May 19, 2023

Glasgow Times @Glasgow_Times · Follow Rangers are locked in a £338,000 legal battle over a kiosk payment system. Show more 1:54 PM · May 18, 2023

Sounds good, we will see in the near future how well he has delivered. His hair style, why does someone with a high forehead enhance it even more?

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https://rng.rs/41SUOkE DISABLED FACILITIES AT IBROX UPDATE PREV ARTICLE Disabled Facilities at Ibrox Update RANGERS are today pleased to update supporters on our plans to upgrade and improve facilities for disabled fans at Ibrox, with the overall stadium capacity also set to rise. At a meeting of the club’s board last week, a phased series of works was agreed, with that beginning this summer with further construction scheduled for the summers of 2024 and 2025 to provide Ibrox with the best disabled facilities of any stadium in Scotland and become one of the most accessible sports arenas in Europe. The summer periods have been chosen to ensure regular season matches are not disrupted by this essential work. In all, this significant investment will take the number of spaces for wheelchair users to 270, while 700 general access seats will also be added. Upon completion, the capacity of Ibrox will be in excess of 51,500. The board have also reaffirmed their intention to improve facilities for all supporters, with a phased programme of concourse and toilet refurbishment also under review. Phase one will commence in a matter of weeks and will include key structural works in the Broomloan and Copland Stands. This work will not impact season ticket holders in these stands for 2023/24. This work will include: Extending the concourses to create space for additional accessible toilets. Creating additional accessible kiosk points. Alterations for the installation of lifts to the accessible platforms. Phase two will be undertaken during the 2024 close season. Season ticket holders in the Broomloan and Copland stands affected by this essential work will be consulted throughout the process and alternative seating will be identified. This work will include: The creation of new platforms to accommodate new wheelchair spaces. The construction of cantilevers to house new, general access seating.     Phase three will then be undertaken in the close season of 2025, with the Sandy Jardine Stand becoming the focus. Again, season-ticket holders affected by the essential work will be fully consulted and offered alternative seating. This work will include: Installation of additional, accessible seating within the Sandy Jardine stand. This will involve the loss of some seats, however this will be mitigated with additional seating being installed in the Broomloan and Copland Stands.     Rangers Disability Access Officer, John Spiers, commented: "These fantastic plans will provide Rangers’ disabled supporters with some truly world-class accessible facilities. "The club are aware our current offering for disabled supporters is not good enough for a club of our standing, however, these works will ensure that Rangers will provide the highest standard of accessibility for our disabled supporters. They will be able to attend matches in significantly more comfort, with hugely improved access to the stadium, as well as fully accessible facilities and views of the match. "I look forward to the completion of these works and to welcoming so many more disabled supporters to Ibrox in the coming seasons." Supporters are invited to write to contact@rangers.co.ukwith any queries on this stadium development plan.

Mail clutching at straws, read elsewhere that Pandur just signed a contract extension.

MailOnline Sport @MailSpor Rangers Ivor Pandur Rangers have started to eye Fortuna Sittard goalkeeper Ivor Pandur Club scouts were caught watching the Croatian U21 international against PSV Pandur is currently on loan from Hellas Verona

He’s just not a footballer for me, don’t see him doing anything in Europe. Just not good enough.

Aye, saw that. Don’t see the length of contract anywhere, let’s hope it’s 4.5 years.

What length is Cantwell contract with us?

Yes TAA has been excellent the last few games, his passing range is tops. I did wonder if MB would move Tav forward.