Gonzo79

We are "deservedly despised". Well we are certainly despised (not deservedly). I don't mind that from opposition fans. It goes a bit further than that though. I find Scottish nationalism unlikeable and thankfully have never once encountered it at a Rangers match.

Why would that be? We're just another football club, so we're told.

All Bears call it that. You can call it something else if you want - freedom of speech and all that. Feel free to call fellow Bears sectarian bigots if you want.

I don't consider myself a pathetic cerebral wimp. You have misunderstood my criticism of the national mindset. You can bring up the politics aspect you complain about at the next match you attend - I suggest asking people to stop singing Rule Britannia or Derry's Walls by telling them how divisive they are being. Please let me know how you fare. Do you go on supporters buses often? All the ones I've been on (for 30 years), the majority aboard have seemed keen on the cultural side of things.

I could for a while but can't at the moment. BA in central defence might also work. Although if we get into Europe it could be tough getting him on a plane.

Oh well. I hope the board have a Plan B.

Hopefully Aberdeen's season is on a downward trajectory (with or without McInnes).

Always question authority. You can tell who runs a place by what you can't say. We can't sing certain songs....says it all.

Well said, Bill. The more identity politics gains traction, the thinner British skins seem to get. We're a bunch of pathetic cerebral wimps nowadays.

Will I be able to edit my posts on the new version and can we get Hannibal from the A-Team in as Rangers manager?

Dermot Gallacher and Chris Sutton think it was a straight red? Well I never!

That guy sounds like a sheep just turned him down.

I agree. I love a good sing song at a match. Nothing like belting out Derry's Walls when we've just equalised.

I think the vast majority will know the songs are about Ulster and Britain. Union Jacks, Ulster, Rule Britannia and the like are mentioned often enough for even a very dimwitted chap to have a vague understanding of the subject matter. I'm glad I was born under a Union Jack anyway. The banners the UB displayed in September 2014 (Vote NO) also made me smile.

I saw the thread title and hoped this would be 'Xmas gift for the wife' suggestions. Disappointing.

...and many of the songs sung at every Rangers match are of a religious, cultural and political nature. Which renders claims that politics is irrelevant a wee bit daft.

The vast majority of us are of Scots Presbyterian stock. Claiming otherwise is delusional.

Did you see Salmond and the transport minister in the yahoo slophouse, Darther? They all want to break up the UK. Side with the enemy all you want but don't expect the rest of us to let it pass without comment.

I'd agree with all of that. He'll bring the team some stability, which is a good start after what we've endured. If his team humps Hibs next week there'll be a lot more positivity.

Uninspiring appointment. Hope he proves me wrong.

Couldn't agree more. I'd be repulsed if we pay compensation for this no-mark and then paid him wages with funds provided by hard-working Rangers supporters. It would be a real kick in the teeth for those of us who have contributed since 2011. Don't do it, Rangers!

If they want an extra £200k for Docherty, we should walk away from this immediately. The thought of Ferguson as a coach is concerning too. The guy can't be trusted.

Seems that way. Surely if they were unanimous on his appointment we'd have him by now.

I hope Jack goes through Stokes a lot harder than that at Easter Road. Just saying...

Is there no news today then? It isn't half dragging on. Mind you, if we keep playing like we did against the sheep, it might not be such a bad thing.