johnnyk

I think most who want Ally to stay or at least have a chance have said he should get the season at least, I can't see anyone moving the goalposts, we've played 5 games ffs, if we're not clear by xmas then i'll worry slightly, if we don't win the league he will be gone but we will win the league and get promoted. It might not be to the Barcelona style you seem to want but i'll be happy enough to take promotion and move upwards and on-wards.

so you know what Ally was getting up to behind the scenes now good one you can't make it up really.... back on topic lets hope he recovers soon we need him and the rest of our small squad...

so because we never signed enough creative players it's the coaches fault now players play in different positions for a reason it's a team game, players compliment each other. some players break play up, some defend (or try to) some are more creative than others, just another dig at the coaching staff for no reason as usual from you IMO.

I have actually been very impressed with the standard in Div 3, we should be winning most games at this level which I'm sure we still will but I can't see that much difference to the SPL and even think the teams we have played this season like to play the ball on the ground more than most in the SPL.

with the squad we have and the the way we have been playing away from home, any player, especially the more creative ones will be sorely missed no matter what level we are playing at, I can't see how they wouldn't be. lets hope it's not a long absence.

If things don't improve by November/December then i'll start to worry a bit but we will still go up comfortably IMO. We will win most of our home games, maybe draw one or two but I hope we can win them all, we should start to win some away games soon but will draw some more i'm sure and might even lose one or two, it can happen no matter what level you're playing against. When we go up the management will probably stay the same, but I think we all can see changes need to be made to get the team more motivated but the players have to take blame also as they just look like they can turn up and win which isn't the right attitude as these teams seem to playing for their lives when they play against us and we need to match them at least but it's not happening for some reason and IMO it's not all down to the manager. I would love to see us re-brand our style to more flowing football on the ground as most would and I see no reason why we can't do this at this level (even with McCoist). I would go as far as re-branding all the way down to our youngest kids but again I can't see that happening anytime soon which is a shame. Surely we can bring over foreign coaches to help do this and fulfill the potential our training ground can give us.

He was on twitter saying that but nothing serious by the sounds of it. Shiels is in line to start tonight.

By Chris Graham The statement by Charles Green on the SPL investigation into EBTs is the culmination of several weeks of legal wrangling between Rangers and the SPL. It is also vindication of the stance taken by the supporter groups and websites like The Rangers Standard, Rangers Media and The Copland Road Organisation - that the SPL investigation was being conducted for the benefit of certain interests within the SPL hierarchy and without the required transparency, neutrality or competence. There are a number of issues which Charles Green alluded to in his statement which we would like to expand on in order to try to give some background to the statement. Although many who have been following the issue closely will be able to read between the lines, it is important the Rangers fans know what is going on as well as we can explain it. There is an obvious conflict of interest with Harper MacLeod which was first raised in the joint fan group statement which you can read here http://www.rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk/rstsite/ . Since this statement was made, it has been at best played down, and at worst ridiculed, by the various anti Rangers activists on the internet and their useful puppets like Channel 4’s Alex Thomson. Thomson even went so far as to concoct a ridiculous “confluence of interest” argument. However, TRS is aware that Rangers’ lawyers and indeed many others in the legal profession see a huge issue with the involvement of Harper MacLeod in this case and are, quite correctly, seriously questioning their role. The people asking these questions are professional people, currently practicing law. Their opinion stands up well against discredited ex-lawyers or nameless internet ‘experts’. Even if we set aside this issue, it also appears that Harper Macleod cannot decide who they actually want the SPL to charge in this matter. Mr Green alludes to this in his statement and it is no coincidence that the administrators have also issued a statement on behalf of the old company. Harper MacLeod have fired off legal letters to pretty much anyone they can think of in a scattergun approach. This approach has been met with a stern response from Rangers lawyers which in return has seen a wall of silence from the SPL and their legal representatives. The bottom line is that Harper MacLeod have absolutely no idea who they should deal with in their attempt to purloin the titles that Celtic so desperately want to get their hands on. There is also a major issue with the behaviour of Rod McKenzie - the close friend of Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell and the partner at Harper MacLeod dealing with this matter. Celtic are the only real beneficiaries of a negative outcome for Rangers but one might argue that McKenzie should be able to set aside his personal feelings and allegiances to conduct a proper investigation. One would be wrong. McKenzie has, allegedly, shown his true colours by completely losing his cool in a meeting between Rangers and the SPL at which several other interested parties were present. He also allegedly betrayed the fact that he, personally, is pushing for a particular punishment (stripping of titles), despite no guilt having been established. Jim Traynor alluded to this in an article for the Daily Record last week when he referred to some people “blustering and getting all red and sweaty on occasion” but stopped short of naming McKenzie. Let us be clear that TRS does not publish rumour. We have it on very good authority that this alleged outburst did indeed take place and that McKenzie failed to act either professionally or with the level of neutrality which should be the minimum expected of the man entrusted to gather evidence in this case. Our information is also that there are several people within Harper MacLeod now starting to ask serious questions about McKenzie’s zeal for this particular case when the evidence is not in any way conclusive. If the process is to be properly carried out, then those entrusted with the delicate task of collating the evidence should be beyond reproach. McKenzie and Harper MacLeod are not. The involvement of Manus Fullerton, now incredibly a ‘consultant’ for Harper Macleod, has not yet been fully determined because of the media silence surrounding the issues with their involvement. It would however be interesting to know if this man, who was instrumental in setting up the Celtic Supporters Trust and who was an executive of Lloyds Bank when they ‘encouraged’ David Murray to sell the club, is in any way involved in this sham investigation. Another point raised in the statement, is the vested interest within the SPL board and amongst influential SPL chairmen. In the case of Peter Lawwell, the Celtic Chief Executive, the interest is obvious - it is a transparent attempt to claim titles his club were unable to win on the pitch. Others, such as Rod Petrie of Hibernian and Stephen Thomson of Dundee United, have been vocal in pushing this process through in a highly questionable manner. Their motives are probably best summed up as jealousy and dislike of Rangers Football Club. Some might call it bigotry. Much like the silencing of voices of dissent within Harper MacLeod, until recently, those pushing the agenda against Rangers within the SPL have been able to control the process. There are now, however, several SPL chairmen who are wondering why the SPL, who cannot pay their own bills when they are due, are involved in what is likely to become a long and expensive legal battle for the benefit of Celtic. Having said this, the ace in the SPL sleeve is that they don’t have to adhere to the law. They don’t have to be transparent, fair or even honest. They can and have made up their rules as they go along. In exactly the same way as the SFA were able to impose an illegal sanction on Rangers and then hide behind FIFA, the SPL will attempt to hold their kangaroo court, impose their pre-determined punishment and then hope that Rangers don’t have the stomach for the fight. It would appear that Mr Green has set them straight on that. It is absolutely correct that Rangers should not question the integrity of those appointed to the tribunal by the SPL. Questions do however remain over who suggested these people. Why, for example, did Charles Flint receive the call? Was it through his relationship with Rod McKenzie on the Court of Arbitration for Sport anti-doping tribunals? Is it not possible for the SPL to find people to sit on this tribunal who do not have any association with SPL clubs or people like McKenzie, whose involvement is so conflicted? The SFA already made the mistake of prejudging the involvement of Craig Whyte, something which may well come back to bite them if Whyte ends up facing criminal charges. Why are the SPL attempting to judge this before the outcome of the tax tribunal on Rangers’ use of EBTs? Is it because any positive outcome for Rangers would make their vindictive attempt to strip titles even more transparent? The SPL are desperate to hammer Rangers again. The more cynical amongst us might point to several reasons for this. The vocal fans groups of several SPL clubs, who so vehemently backed action against Rangers, have failed to back their own clubs. These clubs now see their crowds and TV audiences dwindling despite giving these groups exactly what they wanted. Perhaps some within the SPL think that further action will persuade these absentee, internet ‘fans’ to actually attend a game? Whatever the reasons and motives, the SPL investigation is fundamentally flawed. The involvement of Harper MacLeod is highly questionable. The bizarre conduct of the SPL legal representative in highly charged meetings has been noted not only by Rangers but by the SFL and other interested parties. The stranglehold that some SPL chairmen have over the organisation is starting to loosen amid a growing cash crisis. The SPL don’t even know who they should be dealing with such is the shambolic nature of their legal position. The media have ignored the concerns of Rangers fans over this issue. Perhaps now that the club itself has mirrored those concerns they will sit up and take notice? The information on the conflicts, skulduggery and people involved is all there if they care to look. Perhaps they will even be able to get Harper MacLeod or the SPL to finally comment on the issues raised about their kangaroo court? The fight to keep our titles will go on. The SPL are very unlikely to see sense or remove the conflicted Harper MacLeod and conduct a proper investigation. The best case scenario is likely to be that the matter ends up in a real court of law where the case can be judged on its merits and in accordance with the law of the land. This would be highly preferable to a hastily convened tribunal acting in accordance with the rules and wishes of a corrupt and shambolic footballing body. Of course whether the SPL can afford it is another matter. http://www.therangersstandard.co.uk/index.php/articles/current-affairs/162-charles-green-and-the-shambolic-spl

STV said he has got clearance and will be available for the Annan game.

Dixon is from a Gers family from what I've heard. His uncle was in a pub once where we drink in and said he's always wanted to play for us. I think he's a good player. Gary McKenzie played 2 games for us in 2004, he didn't play for us again before he left for Dundee then MK Dons.

there were a few spare seats next to me for various reasons and there were fans who were sitting elsewhere queuing up to get them to get in BF1, some young kids asked if they could sit there and they had a great time. I can't jump around all the time these days but I certainly joined in when I could, I nearly let a few folk drop when they were getting passed up the crowd, it was like a conveyor belt of fans

Hearts and their fans are obviously jealous we signed him and in div 3. He played well yesterday with a great first goal, very glad we signed him and will be good to watch him and McKay running at teams this seasons. Yesterday was a great atmosphere again and I take my hat off to the Blue Order who organise a great section in BF1, it's fun to be there!!!

Can't actually mind the last time I bought a tabloid paper, I don't even read them if they are lying around anywhere they are terrible. Surely some of them must go out of business soon with low sales?

Michael Owen rumour now going about, i'm logging off for a few hours

He is Craig.....he also said he loved watching Laudrup but who wouldn't say that.... From wikipedia: Personal life David Templeton was born in Glasgow on 7 January 1989. His father, ex-professional footballer Henry Templeton, who at the time of David's birth was playing for ex-Scotland manager, Ally MacLeod, at Ayr United. Henry's hero was Rangers and Scotland winger Davie Cooper and named his son after his hero. Henry was a small, skilful, tricky attacking player and this seems to have been passed on to David.[9] In an interview with The Scotsman, Templeton said of his childhood, "My dad left and I went to my mum's side who were all Celtic fans so I ended up following them. I grew up as a Celtic fan but I loved watching Brian Laudrup because of the way he played."[10]

From FF: Around 46,500 tickets sold for Sunday (inc season tickets) Ticket office. Restricted View practically all left. Then Club deck where the rest are.

But Boyd could score get buffel back for gribz ..............

brian mclauchlin‏@BBCBMcLauchlin Hearts have turned down offers from Rangers for Templeton and McGowan The offer made combined was less than £1 million.@bbcscotland

shame they don't make much noise these days, i used to sit there when that was thee main stand for singing, changed days

got back fine cheers, through the pissing rain and hail on the M8, the sun is actually out in New Stevenston now with the dodgy weather going east i think.....

not having a go at but I am the total opposite (although of course I like good football) and again not calling you a glory hunter as you've said you just like to watch good football fair enough, but for certain reasons it doesn't always happen and if everyone thought like you the crowds would be even lower, it's the loyal fans that keep some clubs afloat. I don't think I am wrong for supporting my team through the good times and the bad but it's all about opinions, I just don't agree with yours as you don't mine. Total football for me is too boring I like a bit of up and at em along with good football, just now we are just doing up and at em without actually getting at em but hopefully that will come soon enough off to drive home in the thunder and pissing rain I should be back on later!!

Last nights attendances for some other teams: Kilmarnock v Stenhousemuir 2,538 QOS v Hibernian 2,658 Ross County v Raith 1,147 Dunfermline v Montrose 903 A crowd of around 25k would be a great crowd as others have said.

not at all IMO it just gets boring after seeing the same thing over and over mate. I am not and have not been impressed by our state of play, tactics and standard of players etc for years but it won't stop me going to watch the team I love and will still be there when hopefully we are playing a better standard again at the top in the not to distant future Being a supporter, again IMO, you take the good with the bad, this is about as bad as I can remember (i'm sure others older than myself may say different) but it won't put me off or stop me going to games whenever I can make it.

You can see straight away while watching games in other leagues the players are so much fitter and in a better physical shape. You would think this in one thing we could at least try harder on.

In your opinion but I do disagree to a certain extent, the few seasons when I was actually fitter than I have ever been was when I done pre season at murder hill 3-4 times a week for 2 or 3 weeks. I don't think it was all in my head but certainly helped get me on the right road to a good fitness level. It was energy sapping running up and down heavy sand dunes (before and after other training exercises) much more than running up and down steps or round a track which I have done also many years ago This was also the first and last time I was ever sick during proper exercise (the other times were playing sunday league with a bad hangover or still being drunk)......