54andcounting 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Same here mate but would really throw the cat in and leave for Div3 let them play around with their new rules for 3 years, see how many are still standing when we come back. Probably meet some of them coming down on the way back up. An OF derby in the 1st Division? Magic. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 307 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 A persecution complex is shared not only by the fans of both Glasgow teams, but also by the provincial clubs who see us as getting preferential treatment. It's something that Scots excel in, much like the Irish. I agree, The ironic thing is celtic are up in arms at the ruling as they see it as an easy route back into the SPL for a new Rangers. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMazza 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I agree, The ironic thing is celtic are up in arms at the ruling as they see it as an easy route back into the SPL for a new Rangers. Whereas what they should be admitting is that they & the rest of the SPL DO need Rangers. Yes that's right, they DO need us. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gers4Life 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Can you imagine the scenes if we just stood up and said we are going to join the third division and shove your rules! Motherwell, Gretna and Dundee were not treated in this way and just move! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 We are the fifth SPL side to go into administration; there was no rush to change the rules during the previous events. We are getting special treatment. Maybe they think it's a case of kick the big bully while he's down, but you have to remember he's going to get back up and recover and his memory will be long. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMazza 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I think everyone needs reminded of 'innocent until proven guilty'. Although I doubt we'll get a Harry Redknapp-esque escape. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Glad it took a day off from this yesterday 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Whereas what they should be admitting is that they & the rest of the SPL DO need Rangers. Yes that's right, they DO need us. If all other SPL teams were completely honest, they'd say to a man that they want and need Rangers in the league, but want us severely crippled and hampered to the point of barely being able to compete. They want the benefits of having Rangers in the league, but they don't want a strong Rangers which keeps winning the silverware. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 2,060 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The contrast to the governing bodies down south compared with those in Scotland is quite startling. Portsmouth are actively given assistance as they work through administration yet the SPL/SFA are actively seeking to hinder us as we work through administration. Surely member clubs should be looking after each other within reason? Surely governing bodies can see that our current plight is due to the mismanagement of a small number of individuals and that they are also culpable, in part, in not governing the game effectively to prevent this from happening. I'm at a loss as to how we go forward to be honest. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMazza 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 RST Statement on the proposals: RST Statement on SPL Rule ChangesThursday, 12 April 2012 14:45 The board of the Rangers Supporters Trust, like other fans of the club, are not in the least surprised by the actions and timing of the SPL decision to vote on rule changes which has now further delayed a future takeover of Rangers. Given the severity of the possible sanctions, and their impact on any club who may also fall on hard times through mismanagement, it leaves us little option to give serious consideration of calling for a boycott of away fixtures by Rangers fans next season; specifically targeting those clubs who have rushed through the proposals to punish our club with these excessive and draconian penalties. We will discuss this in the near future with our sister organisations the Rangers Supporters Association and Assembly to maximise impact and collate ideas on how a boycott could be facilitated if deemed necessary. There appears to be a change in attitude within our support and a unified determination not seen before as we again see another attempt to persecute our club whilst we are at our most vulnerable. It may also be important to consider how these severe penalties, currently aimed at one club in particular, will impact future league and club sponsorship and have a secondary impact on all clubs reducing the stature of Scottish football as a whole. With this in mind we will contact several of the main sponsors to seek their thoughts on how these sanctions would affect their level of investment given the obvious inevitable decreasing level of competitiveness in the SPL in future. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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