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Seems things are just getting worse !!! http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1701343.ece

SPAIN has become the latest country to be caught up in an Old Firm storm ââ?¬â? this time over death threats to Rangers star Nacho Novo. Diplomats with the Spanish Consul General in Edinburgh last night confirmed they have launched their own probe into the sick stunt by internet bigots. Assault ... Celt Lennon Assault ... Celt Lennon It comes just days after Irish officials contacted the Scottish Government over Gers fans taunting Celtic rivals with the controversial Famine Song. Last night Spanish consular spokesman Federico Palomera said: ââ?¬Å?We have made it known to the relevant authorities.ââ?¬Â They are acting on complaints they received against yobs who posted Spaniard Novoââ?¬â?¢s home address on a Hoops supportersââ?¬â?¢ website. The posting on the popular Huddleboard followed suggestions on some internet chatrooms that Rangers players should be seen as targets for attack. It came amid the backlash to an assualt on Celtic coach Neil Lennon in Glasgowââ?¬â?¢s West End, just hours after his sideââ?¬â?¢s 4-2 defeat in the last Old Firm match. Furious Ibrox security chiefs contacted Strathclyde Police bosses, demanding an investigation into the Novo web threat. They also ordered security staff to patrol outside the 29-year-oldââ?¬â?¢s Glasgow home amid fears for the footballer and his family. Yesterday a source revealed: ââ?¬Å?It appears the Consul General was contacted after they felt the authorities were failing to act on the Novo situation. ââ?¬Å?Not only did Novo have his address posted on a website, rival fans also sing a song which features lyrics praying he will be murdered in his sleep.ââ?¬Â The Ibrox ace has been targeted by opposing fans since turning down a move to Celtic to join Rangers from Dundee in 2004. Months later, he complained to cops after thugs sprayed ââ?¬Å?Novo RIPââ?¬Â near his home after an Old Firm victory against the Hoops. Bile Earlier this week, The Scottish Sun told how Irish diplomats raised concerns over Rangers fans chanting a song about the 19th century potato famine. Last night, the Rangers Supporters Trust welcomed the Novo probe. Spokesman Stephen Smith said: ââ?¬Å?This move is a logical response to a dishonest campaign motivated by sectarian bile and a sick desire to score points regardless of the truth.ââ?¬Â Rangers declined to comment on the matter.

Now the Spanish Consul are involved http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/article1702847.ece#

BD.............you are correct............these afternoon sessions can get one confused !!!,apologies, i'm off to bed

I think you mentioned we would have gone through before me

TBH i'm not sure what the protest will achieve ?,i'm a great believer in give someone enough rope and they will hang themselves,I would appreciate more fight back from Rangers FC as a club,but at some point people will see through the Celtic fans agenda,good luck all the same.

You are entitled to your opinion mate,just like the rest of us,however why go on about something that is in the past ?.The bottom line is we never qualified for the CL,get over it.I seem to remember a lot of fans giving WS pelters for his team selection prior to the OF game..................but we ripped the scum up for arse paper,yet we still here from these guys how bad a manager WS is,which is open to debate,but my point is why criticise the manager on a thread about our finances ?, the players that played against Kaunus should have been good enough to win the game.............they didn't win,we never qualified,we lost out on money,so let's look forward to winning the SPL and get the cash we need

If ma granny had baws

So if Mendes was in the team against Kaunus we would've went through ?

Back Where I Belong By Andrew Dickson BARRY FERGUSON has welcomed the midfield signings Rangers have made - and says they make him even hungrier to return to action alongside them. The Ibrox captain could be playing again in a month after resuming training at the start of September following ankle surgery in July. Barry Ferguson in FlorenceFerguson is on the comeback trail despite some suggesting his career was in ruins as a result of the injury which has sidelined him since the summer. And the 30-year-old is desperate to prove his doubters wrong after claims there simply wasn't room for him in Walter Smith's side any more after the influx of new faces. Pedro Mendes and Steven Davis have both impressed since penning deals and Maurice Edu is expected to shine in the months ahead too. But Ferguson is adamant there IS a place for him in the Light Blues' first XI and is ready to meet the latest challenge he is faced with head on. The skipper said: "I think the new signings brought in by the manager recently are good players. "Davo (Davis) has obviously been here before and he knows what it is all about when you play for Rangers so it was never going to be a problem when he arrived. "Pedro has quality too and everyone can see that. He knows how to slow a game down and how to pass and he is someone I look forward to playing with. "Big Madjid (Bougherra) has been great at the back and looks like he has been there beside Davie (Weir) for years. Maurice also played well in his debut at the weekend.Barry Ferguson "The boys up front have done well too and the gaffer has built a great squad. Hopefully when everyone else who is out gets fit, we'll be very strong. "It is something I'm very excited about. I can't wait to play in this team and while there is competition, that's the way it should be. You need that. "It is healthy and it's making me work even harder as I come back. I'm giving that extra bit in the gym to make sure I get back to my best. "I can't wait to play and I'm having to try not to get over-excited. I'm stepping things up each day and it's getting harder but that's what I want. "You realise when you are out how much you miss football and I'm so hungry to play again. "I've heard whispers about me being finished but I don't know where people get that kind of stuff. I want to show people how fit and strong I am when I come back."

Just added the Annual Report 2008 link for all the accountants on here

CHRIS BURKE marked his return to competitive action with a goal as Rangers Reserves produced a stunning display to beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Glebe Park in Brechin. Aaron Niguez, RangersThe winger hit the net in the 57th minute with a well-taken finish. John Fleck fired in a terrific 25-yard shot which the keeper could only parry and Burke was there to take his chance confidently with a left foot strike from the edge of the box. The match was a typically fiesty encounter with Aberdeen fielding several first-team players including Zander Diamond, Lee Mair, Jeffrey De Visscher, Stuart Duff, Chris Maguire and Michael Paton amongst others. But Tommy Wilson's new-look team handled the situation brilliantly to record their third clean sheet from their opening three league games of the new campaign. The coach was understandably delighted after the final whistle. He said: "Under the circumstances this was an excellent result for us. "Aberdeen named a very strong team with a lot of first-team players while we had a few younger lads join us because of the like of Dean Furman, Paul Emslie, Alan Lowing and Scott Gallacher going out on loan. John Fleck "We had to make a lot of changes to our system so from that point of view I am really pleased. "I thought Graeme Smith came in to the team in goals and was excellent. "He marshalled our defence throughout the 90 minutes and it was great to see wee Burkey score the winner. "He has joined us for training on several occasions now and worked ever so hard so he deserved that today. "Coming up to Brechin is never easy but this result will give all the boys a lot of confidence going forward." RANGERS (4-2-3-1): G. Smith; Little, Harvey, McMillan, McLachlan; Fleck, Shinnie; Efrem, Aaron (Forbes 70), Burke; Loy

by Lindsay Herron RANGERS boss Walter Smith has revealed that skipper Barry Ferguson could be back in action next month. Smith believes that Ferguson could be only a few weeks away from returning and the Dundee United game at Ibrox on October 18 could be a realistic target. Walter SmithFerguson has not featured at all this season having had ankle surgery in July but all things being equal he could be leading the side out in the middle of next month. He is working hard with the medical team at Murray Park having completely recovered from the operation. Smith said: "Barry should be back within three to four weeks depending how things go and that will be good for us, of course. "Gradually we are getting all of the injured players back and that is going to be beneficial. "I think Kyle Lafferty will be fit for the Motherwell match on Sunday. He missed the international matches with Northern Ireland and then had to sit out the Kilmarnock game. "But we think he will be available again this weekend. "Lee McCulloch is also on the mend and Chris Burke is close to full fitness while Stevie Smith is recovering from his ankle probem so we are gradually getting everyone back,"

RANGERS Football Club today published its annual financial results to year end June 30, 2008. During the year the Club achieved: - Participation in the UEFA Cup final - Winners of the Scottish Cup - Winners of the CIS Insurance Cup - Runners up in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League - 68 games in the season - Record turnover at �£64.5m (2007 - �£41.8m), an increase of �£22.7m or 54% - Net operating expenses increased by 32% to �£56.8m (2007 - �£43.1m) - Net trading profit on player amortisation and gains of �£0.7m (2007 - loss of �£2.7m) - �£13.3m uplift in profit before interest and tax to �£8.3m (2007 - loss of �£5.0m) - Additions to player registrations of �£18m (2007 - �£7.2m) - Net debt of �£21.6m (2007 - �£16.5m) Sir David Murray, Chairman of Rangers, said: "These results reflect what was a remarkable Sir David Murrayand historic year for the Club both on and off the park. We should be very proud of our collective achievements. "Our participation in European and domestic cup competitions obviously contributed greatly to our record turnover and it is encouraging to report a substantial net profit. "The increase in turnover also highlights the necessity for Rangers Football Club to qualify for Europe to meet the overheads that exist to run a club of our size. It is therefore important to look at all costs in running the business going forward. "Existing levels of expenditure cannot be maintained in the current economic climate and, as we look to the future, it is becoming more important to focus on the development of young players to ensure the long term sustainability of the Club. "I genuinely believe we are now seeing a steady stream of young talent emerging from Murray Park, and will continue to do so. "We were delighted with last year but extremely disappointed not to qualify for Europe this year. We have, however, re-grouped and invested as promised in the playing squad and I know that we can count on our fans' support as we strive to bring the league title back to Ibrox." http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/staticFiles/8e/c/0,,5~134286,00.pdf

I hope he recovers,but I can't help thinking the guy is on a suicide mission

Deffinately contact made,soft penalty ?..........maybe, for me it was a pen.

I wonder if big Kirk is going to keep improving,just like Hutton ?

Pete,Gribz........maybe he is just saying what a good player BF is, like a lot of Rangers players/fans think, after all he is still our best midfielder by far, proven, unless he is kept out of the team by consistent performances by the other midfielders.

I actually think Adam is a talented young player,who could/should improve with experience.But as has already been posted he may get slaughtered into leaving.

I'd have Ferguson every time before Hemdani, Hemdani should have stepped up to the mark as soon as BF was out injured if he is that good,but he hasn't and isn't. One good season then he has offered nothing to merit a starting place. Thanks Brahim, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Correct, he HAS to produce now,and I would be surprised if he hasn't realised this,if not TA ! TA !

I thought Morrison was out ?, no?

Surprised no thread has been started,unless i've missed it,and if I have missed it........apologies. So what's all the thoughts on this tricky wee game ?. Can't say I've seen too much of them,so can't really comment,however it is Scotland so as per usual i'm not very optimistic,but if we can come away with a draw I suppose that will be a good start to the campaign. By the way,can someone tell me if the top two qualify from this group ?,or does the second place get you a play off ?.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1640053.ece

You have to give the guy a lot of credit,he certainly has character as he showed in the OF game,fair play to him considering the amount of stick he constantly receives,well done Kirk.