ian1964

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

Keep singing it I say, fook them all

Famine Song Statement RANGERS head of security and operations Kenny Scott said today: "It is important to be clear on the reasons behind last night's decision to put messages on the screens and scoreboards at Ibrox regarding the famine song. "Following discussions with Strathclyde Police, it was made clear to the club that there was the potential for supporters singing this song to be arrested at last night's match. "The decision to arrest anyone is one which is made not by the club but by the police. "However Rangers Football Club took the decision that it was only fair to warn everyone coming to the stadium last night that this was the situation. "We took a similar step last month when we issued 50,000 leaflets before the Motherwell match at Ibrox again advising supporters of the police position. "We as a club do not wish to see any of our supporters leaving themselves open to arrest and believed by putting the messages on the screens and scoreboards last night we were only fulfilling our obligations to you, our supporters. "We have another match at Ibrox on Saturday and the same message applies to that fixture as it did last night. "For the benefit of those supporters attending the match on Saturday the club will be repeating the message that was displayed last night."

BARRY Ferguson completed his first 90 minutes since May as a 10 man Rangers reserve side was held at home by Dundee United. Despite losing Christian Dailly to a red card after just 45 seconds, Tommy Wilson's side were on top for the majority of the game as Ferguson continued his return from an ankle injury. Dailly was dismissed in the first minute after tangling with Danny Swanson just inside the penalty area leaving the home side without a recognised central defender in their ranks. Swanson stepped up to take the resulting penalty but blazed the ball high over Neil Alexander's goal. Boosted by the missed spot kick Gers adjusted their backline and recovered to take an early lead. Aaron's trickery on the left earned him the space to deliver the perfect cross, setting up Rory Loy for his 8th goal in 8 reserve games. Loy then almost turned provider for the returning skipper a minute later when his ball from the left just eluded the on rushing Ferguson. But it was United who found the net soon after when Swanson' through ball picked out Prince Buaben in the box and he slotted an equaliser past Alexander. The visitors almost took the lead on the stroke of half time when Danny Grainger crossed for David Goodwillie, who headed just wide of the post. Wary of the threat, the home side introduced Jordan McMillan at the start of the second half with Andrius Velicka making way and Loy switching to the lone striking role. McMillan picked up a yellow card midway through the half as United searched for a second against the new look Gers defence. With the effort of covering for an extra man taking its toll, Tommy Wilson introduced more fresh legs as Georgios Efrem replaced Chris Burke and Andrew Shinnie took Aaron's midfield spot. Those changes meant Ferguson would complete the 90 minutes, and he almost capped his first full match back with a goal when Charlie Adam hit the touchline on the left and cut the ball back for his captain, but Ferguson's effort was wide of the target. Gers were almost made to pay late in the game when United sub Ryan Dow, a replacement for Greg Cameron, rifled a shot against Alexander's bar, but they held on to pick up a hard earned point against a strong Utd side. Rangers: Alexander; Whittaker, McCulloch, Dailly, Smith; Burke (Efrem 63), Ferguson, Adam, Aaron (Shinnie 77); Velicka (McMillan 46), Loy. Subs: Viaculis, Kinniburgh, McLachlan, Little. Booked: McMillan, Efrem Sent off: Dailly Dundee Utd: McGovern; Kovacevic, Kenneth, Pope, Grainger; Buaben, McCord (Andreoni 46), Cameron (Dow 85), Swanson; Shala, Goodwillie. Subs: Grant, Milligan, Smith. Booked: Pope Referee: Ross Haswell See the POPE was playing

That's because I wisnae there

BIRMINGHAM are weighing up a shock Ã?£2million swoop for Rangers star Kirk Broadfoot. Former Ibrox boss Alex McLeish is ready to pounce for Scotland defender Broadfoot when the transfer window opens in January. He has now established himself with Gers since quitting St Mirren two years ago. But the 24-year-old is understood to be unhappy about his current deal which sees him take home Ã?£3,500-a-week basic. That has alerted Blues boss McLeish who is ready to lure versatile Broadfoot south with a bumper Ã?£10,000-a-week package when the window opens. Big Eck is desperate for a centre half and believes Broadfootââ?¬â?¢s ability and physique make him perfect for the demands of the Championship. Broadfootââ?¬â?¢s contract expires in the summer and Gers boss Walter Smith is desperate to keep hold of the defender ââ?¬â? who is enjoying his best form for the club. Despite arriving at Ibrox as a squad player, he has filled the void left by Alan Huttonââ?¬â?¢s Ã?£9m move to Spurs ââ?¬â? but there have been no moves by Gers to offer him a new deal. After winning his first two caps for Scotland against Iceland and Norway, the defender believes he should be brought into line with other top-earners at Ibrox. But now McLeish is ready to lure Broadfoot ââ?¬â? who would prefer to stay at Gers ââ?¬â? with a massive wage hike. Meanwhile, former Ibrox favourite Peter Lovenkrands has pleaded with Rangers to put an end to his Schalke hell. The Danish hitman sees no future for himself in Germany after being frozen out by new coach Fred Rutten. The 28-year-old said: ââ?¬Å?There is no future for me at Schalke. Hopefully something will happen in January. ââ?¬Å?There was a lot of talk about me returning to Rangers last summer. ââ?¬Å?It didnââ?¬â?¢t happen, but I would love to go back there. ââ?¬Å?Of course, if the opportunity arose again I would be delighted.ââ?¬Â http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/article1867756.ece

By Andrew Dickson STEVEN DAVIS admits he can't wait to team up with Barry Ferguson again after missing out on a reunion with him this evening. The Rangers skipper was named amongst the substitutes for tonight's 2-0 League Cup quarter-final triumph against Hamilton Accies. But despite going through warm-up routines in the second half, he never came on and will play for the reserves against Dundee United tomorrow instead. If he comes through that match without any problems, he'll then be considered for Saturday's home SPL clash with Caley Thistle at Ibrox. Davis played alongside 30-year-old Ferguson during his loan spell at Gers from Fulham last season. Having returned to Glasgow on a permanent deal over the summer, the Northern Ireland cap is relishing reforming the partnership over the next few weeks. He said: "Barry has been missing for a while now and he's a big player for us. He's our skipper and he leads by example. "It will be great to have him back. He'll give the manager a bit of a selection headache as he's the complete midfielder. "He can get forward, tracks back and is a great member of the team. It will be great to join up with him. "I experienced that last year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. He's a good passer of the ball and he'll fit back into the side really well." Davis set up Kyle Lafferty's clinching goal against Accies and was pleased to have helped Rangers into the last four of the competition. He knows the tournament could act as the first step towards a domestic treble this term and is looking for a clean sweep of trophies. Davis added: "The boys are delighted to be though. We're the current holders and we want to retain the trophy this year. "We thoroughly deserved to go through We had to bide our time and Hamilton made life difficult for us but we kept the ball moving and could have won by more. "This is the first chance to win silverware in the season and we definitely want to win it and the other competitions we play in."

You don't think Rangers FC would listen to a bunch of racist, bigoted sectarian fans do you ?