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KENNY MILLER is targeting a table topping performance against Dundee United tonight. The striker bagged his first Ibrox goal of the season on Saturday as Rangers crushed Inverness Caley Thistle 5-0. And now he is aiming to help his side back to the top of the SPL table with another three points when United come calling. Miller said: "There is a big incentive for us to beat Dundee United because we will go back top of the league. "We always have to win, particularly at home, and we have to put on a show. But if we win this one, no matter what the margin is, we go back top and that is an added incentive. "I'm sure if we go out and play the way we have been doing we'll have no problems." Miller admits he was pleased to get off the mark at Ibrox in his second spell with the club with a stunning strike to register Rangers' fifth against Caley on Saturday. He added: "It was nice to break my duck in front of my home crowd. I remember our home games against Motherwell and Kilmarnock. We won both of them 2-1 but could have had far more goals. "Inverness were the unfortunate ones because the day had been coming when somebody was going to hit for five or six at Ibrox. "They've got to win every game and we are the same. Our fans expect it and as players we know what they expect. "This is a big game for us and it will be tough but if we win we will have the pleasure of looking at the league table and seeing we are back at the top." Miller combined well with strike partner Kris Boyd at the weekend and the Scotland star says he is enjoying being part of the 15 goal pairing. He said: "It's working well but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter who gets the goals. "There will be weeks when I get the goals and Kris doesn't get as many but it's about the team winning. "Obviously Boydy is a goalscorer and is always going to get into positions to do that. You give the big man chances and you know you are going to get goals from him. "At the weekend we created a lot of chances and got on the end of more through balls than in any other game I can remember. "I feel we are developing as a pair now. I feel it is working. "It's easy to say that after the Inverness game when he got a hat-trick and I got a goal and set up his first but I'm happy with how it's going. "I'm happy to be playing with anybody but I feel there is a good blend with myself and Boydy."

TOMMY Wilson's reserve side secured a tight 1-0 win over Hamilton to narrow the gap with Celtic at the summit of the SPL reserve league. Andrius Velicka's 33rd minute strike was enough to earn the light blues a victory and move them to within two points of their rivals who were held to a draw earlier on Monday. Wilson made a host of changes from the side that had faced Dundee United at Murray Park last midweek with Christian Dailly, Barry Ferguson, Charlie Adam and Neil Alexander all dropping out of the squad. But the match started in a similar vein as Rangers conceded an early penalty when Lee McCulloch was deemed to have handled in the box. However, just as Danny Swanson had missed an early spot kick for United, so Tony Stevenson fired an effort wide to let the visitors off the hook. Hamilton were then forced to endure some sustained pressure as Chris Burke and Rory Loy forced saves from Sean Murdoch. And the home side cracked under the pressure just after the half hour mark when Burke and Loy combined well to set up Velicka for the only goal of the game. Gers maintained the pressure after the interval with Andrew Shinnie twice coming close in the opening stages of the second half. However two substitutions midway though the second period seemed to disrupt the visitors' rhythm. First teamers Lee McCulloch and Steven Whittaker were the two men to make way as Andy Little and Willie McLachlan were introduced. Hamilton pushed for an equaliser and had the ball in the net with three minutes left, but Sorsa's strike was ruled out for offside from Kirkpatrick's left wing cross. Wilson's side hung on for a crucial three points ahead of a lengthy break from league action. Rangers: G.Smith; Whittaker (McLachlan, 65), McCulloch (Little, 65), McMillan, S.Smith; Burke, Shinnie, Kinniburgh, Aaron; Loy, Velicka. Subs: Robinson, Efrem, Bagci. Hamilton: Murdoch; Stevenson, McQueen, McLaughlin, Gibson; Gillespie, Taylor, Ettien, Videira; Thomas, Carrigan. Subs: Hall, Sorsa, Gow, Kirkpatrick, Collins.

WALTER SMITH today admitted that it's not outwith the bounds of possibility for Kris Boyd to one day overtake Ally McCoist as Rangers greatest scorer. Boyd has a long way to go before he matches the achievements of Super Ally, the current assistant manager, who holds the Rangers record for both league and European goals and netted a staggering 355 goals in his 15 years as a player at Ibrox. However, 81 goals in 114 matches - including a hat-trick at the weekend, shows that Boyd has an impressie strike rate Smith said: "He's got a career to go through but the initial part would indicate that, if he carries on playing at Rangers as long as Ally did, then he has an opportunity to beat that statistically. "Ally had to break a few goalscoring records here to get himself up there and Kris will have to work like that. But that's a long way down the line." Boyd has often been criticised for his lack of work-rate in the past but Smith insists the striker deserves credit for trying to improve his overall game this season. He added: "I've said on many occasions that there are aspects of his game that he had to improve on but his goalscoring was something nobody could complain about. "He's a terrific finisher, one of the best I've been involved with. His overall level of play has improved as well. "He had bits of his game that he had to improve on and he's worked at that since the start of the season. "He's improved that aspect and it's not interfered with his level of goals. Long may that continue." Boyd's partnership with Kenny Miller proved productive against Inverness as Rangers riot with five goals in 45 minutes, with Boyd's three goals sandwiched between strikes from Nacho Novo and Miller. Smith now hopes his front pairing will lead the way after admitting to concerns about Rangers' lack of goals earlier in the campaign. "The partnership is starting to develop," said the Rangers boss. "In quite a number of the games this season we have had a lot of possession of the ball and never quite managed to get the goals at the end of it, so it was nice to do that on Saturday. "It's something we will have to continue to work at and emphasise that good possession of the ball isn't necessarily going to win you the game." Dundee United are the visitors on Tuesday night as Rangers attempt to make the most of their game in hand by moving level with Celtic at the summit of the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League. Smith said: "Dundee United were a wee bit like ourselves and had a slow start to the season but they've settled down in the last six or seven weeks and are back to the form they showed last season. "We always get a really difficult game from them, they are always well-organised and have a good attitude. "They're well-motivated and have some good players in their team so it will be a good game tomorrow night and one that we're all looking forward to."

The idea of bloodlines should be the only way to represent your country ?, what about someone who moves to Scotland as a kid and grows up here and has a Scottish accent and calls Scotland his home ?,surely they are entitled to represent Scotland as their home country!!

The verse of the song that has featured hugely is racist, it's not sectarian as such, it's racist. The rules were structured to help to try to tackle this. Racist ?

Scottish Premier League executive chairman Lex Gold has labelled supporters who sing sectarian and abusive songs as "mindless thugs and morons". Talking at the launch of a new campaign by the SPL to raise awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal, Gold spoke candidly of the difficult task the authorities and clubs face in trying to eradicate Scottish football's problems. He said: "Clubs know they need to be alert and make sure their fans are doing all they can to avoid sectarian or other offensive abuse. "The verse of the song that has featured hugely is racist, it's not sectarian as such, it's racist. The rules were structured to help to try to tackle this. "You don't start with points deduction. We have a range of sanctions which can be applied. "I just wish that this is going to go away. We're going to work hard on our side to try to make sure that it does." Gold insisted the onus was on clubs to deal with the perpetrators. "Clubs will have to keep alive to the need to ensure they're doing the most they can to prevent sectarian or other unacceptable behaviour of their fans," he added. "The test for us is, are the club doing the maximum they can to ensure that their fans behave? "To date, that is what has happened but I've got be careful because there are certain things we're considering at the moment. "But there is no doubt they've worked very hard with us and I think it's going in absolutely the right direction. "I would hope that we can concentrate more on the vast majority of supporters, not the mindless thugs and morons who besmirched the name of our game." Speaking of his contribution in raising awareness of the Poppy Appeal, Gold said: "It just came to me that this was the 90th anniversary of what was the bloodiest conflict (World War One), and I thought it was something we should do, and worth remembering." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/scottishpremier/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/11/03/SOCCER_Sectarianism.html&TEAMHD=scotspremiership

Agree with that Frankie,however I am convinced most neutrals are getting a bit fed up with the scum complaining about being offended at every little tune taking the piss out of them,give them enough rope !!!!,whilst continuing with their own verbals at every match

While I agree SDM should back the club/fans more,I don't want to see him lower himself to the scum level and get into a public slagging match,let the mopes show themselves up for what they really are

Must have been a Rangers fan in disguise

http://www.news-and-star.co.uk/news/brooks_mileson_dies_in_hospital

I actually think Adam is still a good YOUNG player,inconsistent ?, yes,but still young enough to improve

At the end of the day,the only people that are offended by anything associated with RFC are Celtic fans...............hence the name MOPES !!!, It is only deemed offensive when anything is aimed at them,whilst they themselves are the real true sectarians IMO

What's this ?....................a foriegn player praising Scottish players !!!!!!, what's the world coming to I ask you ?.

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25 Oct 2008, 09:11 PM Post #3 Posts:1,551 Group:Poster of the Month Member#9,220 Joined:2 July 2007 My analysis of events so far is that action to stop the singing of TFS has been passed to the police. After more than 4 weeks they have done nothing. Until now the only place to make an effective protest and demand action is to the relevant police authority after each game at which the song was heard, but that means e mails to each police authority in which games were played where the song was sung. Any action already taken in this respect is good grist to the mill but in view of the number of instances of police inaction it is time to go over their heads. So far since it first became a wide public issue after the game at Celtic Park I recall incidences of TFS at Easter Rd, Love St, and Hamilton where the singing has all been clearly audible. If there are other instances of clear and audible singing of TFS that I have missed then post them here or add them to the following email that I suggest should go to the PCCS ( Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland ) who have the following responsibiity: (They The PCCC) "can review how complaints about the behaviour of an individual police officer or staff member have been handled, as well as the quality of service given by a police force, police authority or policing agency. " http://www.pcc-scotland.org/what-we-can-review.aspx This forms legitimate grounds for complaining to the PCCC. The e mail of complaint would be on the lines of. Subject heading: Police Inaction. FAO Jim Martin Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland On 31st August this year at Celtic Park supporters of Glasgow Rangers were heard singing in large numbers a song that has since been declared racist by those Scottish civil authorities charged with addressing racist behaviour in all its forms. Because it is racist the song breaches anti racism legislation and so is illegal and breaking the law. Rangers supporters were subsequently warned in leaflets distributed at Ibrox on 21 September that if they continued to sing the offending song they would be subject to arrest. Since then the song has been clearly heard at Easter Road v Hibernian on 28 September, Love St v St Mirren on 5th October and most recently in Hamilton v Hamilton Acas on 25th October. There has been no apparent police action to enforce the law and that forms the substance of my complaint. Why are the police taking no action? Is the civil law of the land to be observed or is it a case of submitting to "mob rule"? I would be grateful if you would investigate the reasons for police inaction and say what action the police are going to take to make sure that what is a good law in spirit is no longer treated with derision by those who are guilty of breaking it. e mail to enquiries@pcc-scotland.org Please send copy and paste the above message and send it to the PCCC and send a copy to every Celtic suporter that you have an address for and ask them to copy/paste it and send it as a separate e mail to the PCCC. If this is going to work it is going to require lots of e mails even from the sceptics on KDS as well as any other Celtic supporters we can involve. Taken from KDS.....................they really are a sad bunch of MOPES !!!!

REMEMBER, remember the 1st of November. Rangers were five up at half-time, Kris Boyd scored his sixth half-trick, Barry Ferguson made his comeback and Rory Loy had the pleasure of his debut. It was a quite astonishing day as the Ibrox fans saluted the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who were special guests of the club on their return from duty in Afghanistan and Iraq and they all witnessed a massacre akin to Glencoe The poor men of Inverness were dead buried inside 20 minutes, which is all the more remarkable because Rangers had failed to score in this period in any other match this season. Boyd blasted his sixth treble in Light Blue in the space of just 14 minutes taking his extraordinary goal tally to 81 By half-time Caley were pleading for mercy as Rangers scorched to an incredible 5-0 lead. Rangers got the early breakthrough they were looking for from a set piece scenario which thrilled the bench. There was just six minutes on the clock when Ross Tokely barged into the back of Kris Boyd 25 yards out just left of centre as the Rangers striker tried to collect Kirk Broadfoot's cross-field pass. Steve Davis touched the ball short for Boyd whose low shot powered through the wall. Michael Fraser spilled it and Nacho Novo was quickest to react, stabbing the ball into the net. It wasn't a good day for Fraser. His poor clearance in 13 minutes was intercepted by Pedro Mendes who slipped a great ball through for Kenny Miller who quietly squared for Boyd who clipped the ball into the net. Inverness were unhappy because Boyd looked offside when Miller took possession but was deemed not to active. Rangers stormed to a three goal lead in 18 minutes and it was another howler from Caley's point of view. Don Cowie was dispossessed by Mendes as he tried to take Doug Imrie's pass and the Portuguese star beautifully rolled a pass in for Boyd who gleefully tucked the ball behind Fraser. It was game over but Rangers struck twice more in a remarkable first half. Kenny Miller was crudely brought down by David Proctor to the right of the six yard box in 27 minutes and it was an easy penalty decision for Crawford Allan to award. Boyd just doesn't miss from 12 yards and he completed his hat-trick adding to trebles against Peterhead (January 7, 06), Dundee United (April 4, 06), Kilmarnock (February 11, 07), Aberdeen (March 17, 07) and East Stirling (January 23, 08). Miller should have scored in 38 minutes to complete a terrific Rangers move which started with Davie Weir and ended with a perfect pass from Boyd but he shot over the bar. However, he made amends with a fabulous right foot strike from Novo's cut back just a couple of seconds before half-time. Almost inevitably, the second half was a pale shadow of the first but the pluses from it were the return of Ferguson, who replaced Kevin Thomson in 56 minutes and the introduction of Rory Loy for his first taste of top team action. Ferguson eased himself back into the action with some good combination play with Mendes and some trademark slick passing but Rangers were unable to increase their lead. Boyd had the ball in the net again in 71 minutes when he headed Broadfoot's cross home but referee Allan decided he had pushed Proctor in the back before hand. It mattered little. Rangers were emphatic winners.

KRIS BOYD is thrilled at the impeding return of Barry Ferguson tomorrow but has set a personal target of continuing on the goal trail. Boyd knows the importance and significance of Ferguson's comeback as Rangers aim to draw level at the top with Celtic by beating Inverness tomorrow before the Parkhead men go to Tynecastle on Sunday. However, having notched three times in the past two games, he also knows he has to keep scoring if he hopes to maintain his place in the side. Boyd said: "It's a massive boost for the squad that Barry is back and once he gets his match sharpness he will be a real asset. "Getting the captain back is terrific. Apart from anything else he has fantastic ability and he has a big influence on the team." Many fans are excited at the prospect of seeing Ferguson and Pedro Mendes together and as our picture shows the two men have come across each other before when Fergie faced Pedro during their days with Blackburn and Tottenham. Boyd is not about to predict who will be in the midfield tomorrow. He said: "Whoever the gaffer picks will look to do their best for Rangers. If it is Pedro and Barry then hopefully then can get quickly." Boyd, who had hit the headlines two weeks ago over his decision to quit Scotland, has hit the net in the past two matches and he hopes to continue his run tomorrow against Inverness. He said: "I managed to get a couple of goals last week and I scored again during the week which was good. Hopefully I can continue that tomorrow - if I play. "When you are a striker you want to score week in, week out. The gaffer has options and you have to prove that you deserve your place." The striker knows that Inverness will be tough opponents, despite losing the last four matches. He added: "They are well organised and hard to break down but it's up to us to stamp our authority on the game

By Andrew Dickson BARRY FERGUSON could start against Inverness tomorrow - but Walter Smith has warned he won't necessarily stay in his Rangers side. The skipper is poised to return to the first team after four months on the sidelines with an ankle injury. But while he might lead the side against the Highlanders, Gers are keen not to push him too much as they tackle a heavy schedule of matches. As well as Caley Thistle, the Light Blues will play Dundee United, Kilmarnock, Motherwell and St Mirren in the next fortnight. Smith knows that having been without his captain for so long, asking him to be able to play in each fixture over that period could be expecting too much. He said: "We're certainly thinking about starting Barry tomorrow. He played in the reserve game on Wednesday so we'll look at that between now and tomorrow morning. "He is ready to come back but we have five games in the next couple of weeks so there are plenty of opportunities to get him involved. "Barry is a really good footballer and the more of them that we have in our team, the better. "At the same time, when someone is coming back from injury after a long time, asking them to play on Saturday, Tuesday then Saturday is not a good thing. "Barry needs to get back to match fitness and it is a matter of how we best go about doing that. "With five matches in a fortnight, after the spell he has had out, he'll not be able to play in them all. "But we would hope to get him the number of games in that period that get him back to full fitness." Brahim Hemdani and Steven Naismith are the only injured players at the club now and Christian Dailly is suspended this weekend. Young full-back Steven Smith won't be risked either as he lacks match sharpness after the best part of two years out. While it seems he will be sent out on loan in January, there are other players waiting in the wings to come back into the team. Amongst them are Lee McCulloch, Steven Whittaker and Chris Burke and Smith says they will all get opportunities at some point. He added: "Some of our players are needing more matches to get up to the proper level of fitness. "Just like Barry, there are plenty of chances for the likes of Whittaker and McCulloch to come in again."

You mean score against Celtic................like Boyd ?

RANGERS are completely behind Show Racism The Red Card's Fortnight of Action, 2008 when all SPL clubs will be united in calling for an end to racism in football and in society. Players in over 40 European countries are involved in similar events as part of the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network against racism and discrimination. Show Racism the Red Card would like to thank fans for the excellent support the campaign has had since thet set up office in Scotland five years ago. That support is producing real results including a significant decrease in the number of incidents of racial abuse reported at Scottish football stadia over the years. We have heard of many instances where real supporters have turned on racist fans making it clear that they are not welcome at their club. The SPL and its clubs deplore all forms of racist behaviour.Lex Gold, Chairman of the SPL, said "We are delighted to support the Show Racism the Red Card campaign. We applaud the good work being done. But there is no room for complacency and we encourage everyone to support this initiative." If you see or hear racism at any level of football, please report it to stewards or police, and record the complaint at http://www.theredcardscotland.org. The web site also includes updates on Fortnight of Action events and more information on the "Red Card" campaign in Scotland.

STEVIE WHITTAKER is desperate to get back ino the Rangers line-up after effecitvely missing the first three months of the season. The former Hibs star has not featured since the first SPL game of the campaign at Falkirk, largely due to a troublesome knee problem, However, he is fully fit and raring to go now. He said: "I'm ready to return. I came through my first reserve game during the week and I've trained with the boys for a couple of weeks now. "I'm just looking to get some match practice and return to the team. Hopefully, I will travel with the team on Saturday. It's always nice to be involved in some sort of form. "If I can make the bench then I'll be delighted to pull on a strip and hopefully get back involved. "I didn't have an operation but I had three injections in my knee to help the pain go away. It's still with me a little bit but it's not stopping me from doing anything. "I'm getting through training and games fine and I'm just looking to return." Whittaker believes the current Rangers squad is even stronger than the one who won two domestic trophies and reached the UEFA Cup final last year and he is well aware of just how tough a task it will be to force his way back into Walter Smith's plans. "At a club like Rangers, you are always going to have competition for your position, no matter where you play on the field," Whittaker said. "There is lots of competition and whoever is playing well will keep their place in the team. The boys have done well and the performances have been good so it's difficult for anyone to get back into the team. "It just comes from hard work and trying to impress in training and reserve games. Hopefully, I get a chance and perform well and take it. "We've got a lot of talent throughout the team. There are a lot of players who can play in the first team and it's just about fighting for a place in the first XI. "The bigger squad was needed last year. We're not in Europe this year, which is the disappointing thing - everyone would have been needed if we were in Europe. "A lot of players might have time on the sidelines now, and it's never easy for a player not to be playing. But, with the right attitude and hard work, hopefully we will all get a chance." Ferguson has been out of action for five months but has vowed to be back better than ever following successful ankle surgery in the summer. Whittaker believes Rangers have missed their captain despite a decent start to the campaign. He said: "It's good to have him back and see him doing what he does best. He came through the reserve game well and he's just like me now, looking to get some matches under his belt and get some match fitness and try to return to the squad. "He's a massive influence. He has been captain of the club for several years and he is a top player to have in your team. "At a club like Rangers, you need your best players playing well. It's important he gets match fit as quickly as possible." And, like every Rangers fan, Whittaker is relishing the prospect of seeing Ferguson and Pedro Mendes play in the same midfield for the first time. He added: "Barry has shown over the years that he can score goals and create from the midfield. And we have seen what Pedro can do since he has been at the club. "So it's exciting to have them both in there and I'm sure we won't be short of goalscoring chances."

by Lindsay Herron THE WORLD of football paid tribute to Ian McColl today when his funeral took place following his sad passing on October 24 at the age of 81 Team-mates and rivals joined together with family and friends at St Paul's Church in Milngavie to remember the Iron Curtain defender, who played 526 games for Rangers. He was one of the last remaining links to a golden era for Rangers in the aftermath of the Second World War when football boomed. The period was dominated by Rangers and Hibs. From 1946 until 1953 they had a stranglehold on the title; Rangers winning in 1947, 1949, 1950 and 1953 and Hibs triumphant in 1948, 1951 and 1952. Other than in 1949 when Dundee were runners-up, Hibs were second when Rangers won and vice versa. Hibs boasted the Famous Five forward line of Gordon Smith, Bobby Johnstone, Lawrie Reilly, Willie Ormond and Eddie Turnbull while Rangers featured the Iron Curtain defence of Bobby Brown, George Young, Jock Shaw, Ian McColl, Willie Woodburn and Sammy Cox. It was a fascinating and fearsome match-up, but it does not imply that Rangers were toothless up front at that time - far from it. Willie Waddell, Torry Gillick, Willie Thornton and Jimmy Duncanson were among the top class Rangers forwards of the time. "Rangers against Hibs? Now you're talking," said Bobby Brown. "We had fantastic games against them in that 1940s and 1950s period and Ian played a huge part in these matches. "They had the Famous Five forward line and we had the Iron Curtain defence. Many said they would have loved to have seen the two combined in the Scotland team but it never quite happened that all of us played at once. "Of course, we had brilliant forward players then too, like Waddell, Thornton and Duncanson as well as Jimmy Caskie. "But there was something special about the Iron Curtain defence. We all seemed to click perfectly and we got on well together. It seemed natural to us. "We used to go to Easter Road and play in front of crowds in excess of 50,000 and that could be doubled when they came to Ibrox." In a 10-year period Rangers averaged less than a goal against per game which is indicative of just how strong the defensive line was. In these days the formation as 2-3-5 - two full backs, three half backs and five forwards (two wingers, two inside forwards and a centre forward). McColl was right half and a first rate defender beside the mighty Woodburn and in front of the colossus that was Young. However, he could play the game too and that is not lost on goalkeeper Brown, who, coincidentally, also became Scotland manager in his later years. Brown told me: "I remember Ian was very strong in defence but he was also good on the ball and was adept at turning defence into attack. "My great memory of him was his fastidiousness at improving his passing. In these days training was basic and all we had was the running track around the pitch. "Ian used to play one-twos against the wall and did other things to try to improve his game. He was very dedicated in that regard. "We had many fine moments in the League and in Cups but my abiding memory is a bleak November day when we went to Methil to play East Fife, who were a powerful team at that time and regularly finished in the top five. "The game had a 2pm kick-off to help the local miners in terms of their shifts. They would be down the pits at five that morning so they could see the game in the afternoon - a game that had been sold out for weeks. "Ian was superb that day. I think he cleared two off the line, but he was wonderful in defence and we won the match 2-1. "There is no doubt he was a great servant to Rangers and it was with great sadness that I learned about Ian. "He didn't have the greatest quality of life in his latter years and that saddened me too."

RANGERS Football Club will pay tribute to the brave Scottish servicemen and women who have just returned from active duty in Afghanistan at Saturday's SPL game with Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Ibrox. Over 50 members of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion, 5th Royal Regiment of Scotland will be introduced to a packed crowd at half-time this weekend. Rangers legend Ally McCoist and defender Steven Whittaker joined members of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion at Murray Park today to promote this weekend's activity, which will also include a can collection in aid of Poppyscotland. Poppyscotland support Scottish veterans in many ways - including help in dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the physical effects of serious battle wounds and also help families who have lost loved ones on active duty. McCoist said: "We are delighted to welcome the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion to Ibrox on Saturday and are fully behind Poppyscotland's 2008 appeal. "Footballers are often regarded as heroes but the people who serve and fight on the front line for their country are the real heroes and it will be an honour for us to have them at Ibrox." Rangers legend Harold Davis has also sent the Club a message of support. He served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers during the Korean War - and recovered from serious shrapnel wounds to play for Rangers. He was delighted to learn the club has invited the returning servicemen and women to the game this weekend. Harold, who represented the Light Blues with distinction between 1956 and 1964 and is now settled in Inverness, said: "Unfortunately I am unable to attend Saturday's match on medical advice. "But I am thrilled Rangers are honouring the returning heroes who have put their lives on the line in Afghanistan. This is a wonderful gesture by the club and I am sure they will receive a well-deserved standing ovation by the crowd at Ibrox." Rangers will also wear a specially embroidered poppy on their strip when Walter Smith's side visit Rugby Park to play Kilmarnock on Sunday, 9 November and the club will make a donation to Poppyscotland in support of their 2008 appeal. Rangers Chief Executive Martin Bain added: "Honouring these brave individuals is not something we pay lip service to. "Our recognition of these men and women, who are the true heroes in life, is a constant by all those who support or work for Rangers Football Club. "I know the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion were delighted to accept our invitation to attend Saturday's game. "But the pleasure is all ours and our supporters will give them a wonderful and deserved reception this weekend." Sgt Major David Robertson, from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion, 5th Royal Regiment of Scotland, said: "We are all really looking forward to visiting Ibrox on Saturday. "Sometimes when you are stuck in a place like Helmand Province you wonder how people back home feel about what we are doing. "Gestures like this make us feel appreciated and I thank Rangers for the kind invitation. I am also delighted to hear the Club is hosting a can collection for Poppyscotland on Saturday. "Charities like this are a massive help and secure better futures for our people and their families. This fundraising is imperative and really helps soldiers who have been seriously wounded or traumatised through their experiences."

Correct BD, I don't particularly like the song either, but I'm fucked if I am going to be brow beaten by the MOPES

The Celtic Trust intends to report the racist chants of the Rangers fans in which they advised us all to 'go home' now the 'famine' is over to the organisation Show Racism the Red Card. The continued treatment of 'An Gorta M�³r' (the Great Hunger) as a matter for jokes and offensive songs is increasingly being found among Rangers fans and elsewhere. It should not be tolerated and should be condemned as racist and unacceptable. http://www.celtictrust.net/HolocaustChants.htm Lumping fuck, the song has turned into the Holocaust Chant