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MB is in Rome to watch Roma v Feyenoord game this evening, wonder who he is interested in? Could be in Rome for an audience I suppose.

MARKET MOVER Rangers issue another three million shares – as new chairman John Bennett strengthens position in Ibrox cash boost Stewart Fisher Published: 19:44, 18 Apr 2023 Updated: 20:16, 18 Apr 2023 RANGERS have issued a further three million shares in their holding company at a price of 25p, it has emerged. Data communicated on the Companies House website today details the transaction in The Rangers International Football Club to a value of £750,000. Another share transaction at Ibrox has gone throughCredit: PA John Bennett has marginally increased his share position at the clubCredit: The share position after the investment It's the third time this year already that shares in Rangers International Football Club have been alotted, with 4mililon issued in February, raising around £1m and 7.7million in March, raising just short of £2m. It brings the total share capital in RIFC to 447,248,285 shares, with the share position of new chairman John Bennett and 'Three Bears' investor George Taylor both strengthened by the move. Bennett now owns 5.51% of the club's issued share capital, while Taylor owns 9.85%. Dave King's New Oasis Asset Limited group remains the biggest single shareholder with 14.12% - with former chairman and director Douglas Park next at 11.74%. Ex-Rangers boss Gerrard & former Ibrox ace Gattuso in frame for shock Euro job Football sign-up offer: Get £30 in FREE BETS to use today with Bet UK The Ibrox side are planning a big summer of incomings AND outgoings as they look to refurbish their squad under Michael Beale. The news came as football finance expert Kieran Maguire insisted there ISN'T such a huge gap in the finances of Rangers and Celtic. He told the BBC Scottish Football Podcast: "There was only a £4million difference in the 2022 accounts but my understanding is that Rangers' wage bill was heavily incentivised towards achieving success in getting to the Europa League Final as well as winning the Premiership. "There were some advantages that the club has had in the past couple of years which have accelerated the wage bill.

John Bennett and George Alexander Taylor have increased their shareholdings.

Apr 18, 2023@SeafarerMichael Rangers International Football Club plc have issued 3,000,000 shares in the business, valued at £750,000. Confirmation of this allotment was filed today at Companies House. Total share capital in RIFC now stands at 447,248,285 shares. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 @SeafarerMichael

3,000,000 new shares issued between 3rd and today. Possible repayment of loan? Or new investment?

Dear Season Ticket Holder, We are delighted to invite you to drop-in events for season ticket holders this weekend at Edmiston House, presented by Park’s Motor Group. Access: These are not ticketed events. These events are for season ticket holders only, and a scan of your Smartcard will be undertaken prior to entrance. Please ensure that you bring your Smartcard along with you on the day. Key details: Saturday 22 April 1.00pm – 4.00pm Sunday 23 April 1.00pm – 4.00pm (4.30pm screening of Aberdeen v Rangers) These events will provide an opportunity to receive face-to-face assistance from the customer service, ticketing, and fan liaison teams who will be on hand to answer your queries. The drop-in events will also feature entertainment and fun activations to keep supporters of all ages engaged throughout the day. This will include on stage interviews with special guests, live music performances, and displays of memorabilia. The bar and a hot food station will also be open. On Sunday, we will screen our away fixture against Aberdeen from 4:30pm. Where to find us: Edmiston House 100 Edmiston Drive Glasgow G51 2UH We look forward to welcoming you to Edmiston House this weekend and we thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Best wishes, James Bisgrove Commercial & Marketing Director

This guy was the one who first opined that we were signing James Sands. Tom Bogert @tombogert Have heard Leeds United, Rangers and Espnayol as potential options for LAFC & Ecuador int'l midfielder Jose Cifuentes. I'd imagine a lot of teams in Europe are interested with his contract expiring at the end of 2023. Either an undervalued summer transfer or free in the winter.

Pablo Torre (20 años) no ha tenido el protagonismo esperado en su primera temporada en el Barça y existe la posibilidad de que el joven centrocampista salga cedido en verano para poder tener minutos con más regularidad y continuar su crecimiento. Xavi Hernández reconoció que el cántabro es "el mejor jugador de la plantilla a pelota parada", pero pese a las bajas que ha habido en los últimos partidos no ha tenido oportunidades para demostrar su talento y una cesión podría ser la mejor solución para no frenar su progresión. Pese a los pocos minutos con el primer equipo, Pablo Torre sigue siendo un jugador cotizado y un antiguo pretendiente podría retomar el interés por el centrocampista si se abre la puerta de salida del Barça. Hablamos del Rangers escocés, equipo que ya intentó el fichaje de Pablo Torre el pasado verano pero el futbolista terminó decantándose por la propuesta de los azulgrana, que pagó cinco millones de euros al Racing de Santander para conseguir su incorporación. El Rangers ha tenido éxito este curso con la cesión de Malik Tillman, centrocampista ofensivo del Bayern de Múnich que suma 12 goles en 40 partidos, y podría repetir la fórmula con Pablo Torresegún las últimas informaciones que llegan desde Escocia. En caso de confirmarse la apuesta del Rangers, Pablo Torre tendría la oportunidad de jugar la Champions League la próxima campaña. A la espera de novedades, Pablo Torre sigue centrado en terminar la temporada con el Barça de la mejor manera posible y confía en tener más minutos en este tramo final de curso, con LaLiga encarrilada. Pablo Torre (20 years old) has not had the expected prominence in his first season at Barça and there is the possibility that the young midfielder will go on loan in the summer to be able to have more regular minutes and continue his growth. Xavi Hernández recognized that the Spaniard is "the best player in the squad at set pieces", but despite the casualties that have occurred in recent games, he has not had opportunities to demonstrate his talent and a loan could be the best solution to not slow down its progression. Despite only a few minutes with the first team, Pablo Torre is still a valued player and an old suitor could resume interest in the midfielder if Barça's exit door opens. We are talking about the Scottish Rangers, a team that already tried to sign Pablo Torre last summer but the footballer ended up opting for the Catalans' proposal, who paid five million euros to Racing Santander to get him to join. Rangers have been successful this season with the loan of Malik Tillman, Bayern Munich's attacking midfielder who has scored 12 goals in 40 games, and could repeat the formula with Pablo Torre according to the latest information coming from Scotland. If Rangers' bet is confirmed, Pablo Torre would have the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season. Waiting for news, Pablo Torre remains focused on ending the season with Barça in the best possible way and is confident of having more minutes in this final stretch of the season, with LaLiga on track.

Sun now quoting Rangers saying no talks or job offer were made.

I think this is new? https://www.rangers.co.uk/seatsub/6AwrG1orfyMBRvj1fInGG7 When will my seat be auto-enrolled on SeatSub? If you do not attend Ibrox for four consecutive home first-team Scottish Premiership matches and do not respond to the email messages sent to you by the Club, your smartcard will be deactivated for subsequent matches (other than Old Firm matches) unless and until you reclaim your seat. You can reclaim your seat by emailing seatsub@rangers.co.uk up to 48hours before the match or, if within 48 hours of the match at www.rangers.co.uk/myaccount by logging into your account, checking the box for the match from which you wish to reclaim your seat, clicking continue and selecting the appropriate reason and clicking continue again. To be valid for a forthcoming fixture, your seat must be reclaimed, and your smartcard reactivated at least 24 hours prior to that fixture. Where practicable and where the Club has an up-to-date contact number, it will seek to contact you by phone before deactivating your smart

It’s 65. https://www.rangers.co.uk/sales-levels-faq/2BPHMdAycRKoQ2cvRqeG1Q

SeatSub credit £0.00 Total amount to pay £332.00 This is not true, when I go to pay the club add another £3. They never miss a chance to screw us.

Wonder if this is regurgitated from 2014? Is footballScotland reliable?

From footballScotland. Christian Nerlinger has knocked back the chance to replace Ross Wilson as Rangers' new sporting director. The Ibrox club are searching for a new transfer chief after under-fire Wilsonended his three-and-a-half-year stint in Glasgow to join Premier League side Nottingham Forest earlier this week. Former Gers midfielder Nerlinger was one of the leading candidates for the vacancy, having worked in a similar role with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich between 2009 and 2012. However, the German has since established his own agency working as a football consultant and has rejected the chance to return to his former club. He told Transfermarkt: "It is a great honour for me to be contacted by this incredibly large and traditional club. Rangers are and always will be special to me. "With my agency, I have built up a very close, loyal and trusting relationship with my players over the past few years and I feel a great responsibility towards them. The agency is the way I always wanted it to be, and I really enjoy working with the guys every day.” It comes after Michael Beale confirmed that he will fill the void left by Wilson's exit as he plans a massive summer overhaul at Ibrox. He said: “I will fill that void and oversee some of the departments for the moment. In terms of recruitment and targets, myself and Ross have both been working closely on that. “We have an extensive recruitment team and the meetings have already been held. Pre-season and recruitment has been pretty much finalised. “Now it’s just about ticking one or two boxes on some areas, maybe some players that see their futures elsewhere. “The main part of the recruitment process in terms of identifying players has already happened. Now it’s about executing those deals. “There is only a small portion of the season to go and then we’ll assess everything in the summer, as any club would do, in terms of their structure.”

£798 in MFH £532 CF4 £564 MRR £575 for SJF2 £793 for MFJ From Twitter, looks like 5% increase.

Broomie Rear £332 for OAP, £132 for wean.

From the Sun! No prize for first joke about name. FRENCH FANCY Marcus Coco emerges as Rangers transfer ‘target’ as reports claim Gers ‘lead chase’ for Ligue 1 star RANGERS are eyeing up Nantes winger Marcus Coco on a free at the end of the season, according to reports in France. The 26-year-old former Guingamp midfielder has been with Nantes for four years, but is out of contract at the end of the season and is set to leave. Marcus Coco at his previous club GuingampCredit: Getty - Contributor He stated last week he needed to go to a club who would offer him more regular playing time and Rangers are reportedly leading the chase to land him when his contract expires in the summer. Coco battled back from a medial knee ligament injury that kept him out for nine months two years ago, but hasn't managed to force his way back into the plans as a regular started for Nantes manager Antoine Kombouare, the former Aberdeen captain. However, he's still managed to make 25 appearances for Nantes this season, although only three of them were starts in Ligue 1. Before this season, he was a key player for Nantes though and helped them win the Coupe de France last year. He is usually a left winger, but has played on the right wing too and even as a full back with Nantes. However, he wants to be a regular starter and stated last week: "Next season, I need to be playing regularly. That is my priority. "My career has been built through confidence and you can only get that through regular playing time. "I will be 27 in June. Your career goes super fast and we must not tell ourselves that we have time. We must do everything to act in the present moment and not let it pass."

Rangers 3 - 0 St Mirren FGS Tillman

I normally do after being asked in past. This time I could not, usually it comes up and asks “in plain text?” But not this time.

From the Sun!! Ex-Rangers chairman Dave King reveals he rejected bumper £25m offer for stake in Ibrox club DAVE KING says he’s rejected a whopping £25.3million offer for his stake in Rangers. The former Ibrox chairman, who owns just over 63million shares in the club, revealed he was approached by an unnamed bidder last month. King had previously met with American businesswoman Kyle Fox — but the offer DIDN’T come from the States. The tycoon said talks with a consortium took place less than two weeks after Gers issued 7.7m new shares at 25p each. King said: “I recently turned down an unconditional cash offer of 40p from a group other than Kyle Fox’s, so 40p is presently a fair price. “But 25p undervalues the price of the shares by almost 40 per cent. “I wonder how the board would react if supporters asked for a 40 per cent discount on next season’s ticket prices?” King is furious that new shares were issued just days before his successor Douglas Park announced he was standing down as chairman. Gers will raise almost £2m if those shares are sold for cash. But it’s unclear whether they are converting loans into equity, as they have done in the past.

UB will be pleased.

A Rangers spokesperson said: “Firstly, Rangers condemns in the strongest terms any abuse of match officials. We are all passionate about our game, but targeted, personal abuse of referees cannot be tolerated. “The club can confirm the Scottish FA has responded with regards to the disallowed Alfredo Morelos goal, with the response claiming the correct decision was taken. The club is astonished by this, especially given most observers, including former referees and former players, could see no issue with the goal standing. “This comes following a weekend in England where PGMOL have offered an apology to Brighton and Hove Albion for the non-award of a penalty in their match with Tottenham Hotspur, alongside a pledge to review the incident. “While an apology does not alter the outcome of a match, such responsibility and openness would be welcome in Scotland.”

Once again we implode.

Rangers in hunt for USMNT striker Brandon Vazquez after Europe admission made, Middlesbrough and Norwich interestedBy George Overhill 6th Apr, 2023 | 6:10pm Rangers have already scouted FC Cincinnati striker Brandon Vazquez amid an admission from the player he wants to move to Europe, 90min reports. The 24-year-old is attracting widespread interest on this side of the Atlantic after scoring 19 times and assisting eight more across 35 MLS regular season and playoff appearances in an “impressive” 2022 season. He had previously suggested to 90min in January that he wasn’t ready to “let go” of what he had achieved with Cincinnati, but has since admitted of his ambition to play in Europe saying, as per 90min: “For sure, that’s the next step that I want to take.” He will apparently have no shortage of suitors with England Premier League sides Everton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth “keeping a close eye” on him, while the Light Blues are not alone in scouting the USMNT international. Norwich, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough have also had a look at him, as his style of play is thought to suit English football. Subscribe Michael Beale wants to add in his forward department and if Alfredo Morelos leaves then the need for a new striker is going to be even more pressing. The last arrival from MLS was not quite the success that everyone had hoped for, with James Sands’ loan ultimately cut short instead of being made permanent. Vazquez had an excellent 2022 season that saw him make the All Star game as a replacement, scored on his international debut, and is part of a side that is top of their conference so far in the 2023 campaign with a goal and assist to his name. He won’t have so many teams in England looking at him for nothing but if the Gers are to put everything into winning the race for a deal they will need to be sure that he has made a step up that will last, having only netted four times in 31 appearances in 2021, admittedly mostly off the bench. There is sure to be a decent amount of movement in and out of Ibrox this summer if Beale gets his way, and new chairman John Bennett will surely have plenty of questions to answer if the upgrade to the squad isn’t complete enough. Vazquez appears to be in the conversation and ready to make a move, so if the Rangers boss likes him there is a good argument to say the SPFL is the right next step before the Premier League, but it looks set to be a crowded race.

Celtic 0 - 2 Rangers FGS Tillman