amms 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) The news that some of our players have chosen to not have their contracts transferred over to the â??newcoâ?? Rangers hasn't come as much of a surprise to most of us. That 2 of the 4, Rhys McCabe and Steven Naismith, are self declared Rangers supporters has, not surprisingly, upset a lot of the support. However some of the vitriol aimed at Naismith in particular astonishes me. I look at this way. Naismith is a Rangers supporter, I know this for a fact. He's smarter than the average player, I'm not suggesting he's Einstein but he's not stupid. He also lives and socialises locally, he knows the support, he knows what we feel and think. He's been in touch with all of our senior players, manager and coaching staff on a regular basis. Taking all that into account he's made the decision to leave. It's clear he feels let down over the failure to achieve a CVA. Well, lots of us feel that way. With hindsight we can say it was always unlikely, but back in Feb and March that was our goal and the players did their bit to achieve it. Was Naismith lied by Duff &Phelps, did they know back then a CVA was impossible? It's also worth remembering he's 'in-the-loop', he's inside the gates, he knows how the various people involved in all this think, he knows what is really being said away from the PR generated spin we get fed. As, once again, sections in our support take up positions on our new owners, positions theyâ??ll defend to the death on messageboards at least, we find many in our support viewing all news through their current prescribed prism. That way you can see what you are looking for. Most importantly Naismithâ??s in touch with, and influenced by, our manager and coaches. He knows what they really think. His insight into what behind-closed-doors-deals are likely for the club and the reality of budgets going forward and playing level weâ??ll find ourselves at is far better than ours. He's the third local Rangers supporting player to leave after Wylde and McCabe, or at least announce they'll leave. He won't be the last. Are all local boys mercenary, only interested in filthy lucre, or simply better informed about the club than most of the support? Those saying he should have switched to 'newco' so we could get a transfer fee are being naive. There are clearly still doubts over 'newco Rangers' ability to pay salaries for a start. If he switches to 'newco' Green and his coterie of investors have a say in where Naismith goes. The infamous Paul Stretford being one who has been mentioned on numerous occasions. Weâ??ve still donâ??t know who a number of these people are. Those castigating Naismith's greed should also consider where any transfer fee for Naismith might end up. He's clearly concerned about that, why aren't we? Lastly, whatever might be said publicly, clearly our coaching staff has been unable to convince Naismith he has a future at Rangers, short or long term. The uncertainty over which league we'll play in clearly doesn't help, but equally the uncertainty over our coaching staff must also be a factor. Like the rest of us if all other things are even then you choose to work for people you like and respect. Naismith has chosen to leave. Naismith in particular has been criticised for inferring that â??Sevcoâ?? are not Rangers. Heâ??s not alone in thinking this. Emotion plays a huge part in football, indeed without it few of us would care about any of this. Naismith is not alone in thinking that a part of Rangers died when the CVA failed and a â??newcoâ?? was created. Rangers as an entity clearly didnâ??t die, but something did, something tangible, itâ??s unfair to castigate someone for feeling this way. Naismith will do well financially from this, very well. However to think that greed and disloyalty are the only factors here is naive. Our club remains a shambles, from top to bottom, that's what we should take from this, and that isnâ??t Steven Naismithâ??s fault. Edited June 25, 2012 by Zappa 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks amms, this is another excellent article and it's now published to the main site - http://www.gersnet.co.uk/ I agree with your sentiments as well. I think some of the abuse directed at the players and Naismith in particular is completely unbelievable. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks amms, this is another excellent article and it's now published to the main site - http://www.gersnet.co.uk/ I agree with your sentiments as well. I think some of the abuse directed at the players and Naismith in particular is completely unbelievable. I never intended giving anyone stick for leaving. The statements from Naismith and Whittaker have been unforgivable however, sticking the knife in and repeating propaganda from our haters about 'new club', 'no history'. Naismith is the worst considering I felt he'd respect the fans by being totally honest about his reasoning being his career, emphasising that Rangers are the same club as always and adding his continued support. Well he is nothing to me anymore. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tbblue Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I never intended giving anyone stick for leaving. The statements from Naismith and Whittaker have been unforgivable however, sticking the knife in and repeating propaganda from our haters about 'new club', 'no history'. Naismith is the worst considering I felt he'd respect the fans by being totally honest about his reasoning being his career, emphasising that Rangers are the same club as always and adding his continued support. Well he is nothing to me anymore. Agree entirely, for me i just cant comprehend a Rangers fan turned player, making statements to the effect that has been made. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dutchy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It's true, we all expected players to leave, and when they do, they get murdered. If they give some sort of rational, they get it even harder. Just a wee bit OTT for me. What if something changed and he decided to stay, doubtful, but possible? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It's true, we all expected players to leave, and when they do, they get murdered. If they give some sort of rational, they get it even harder. Just a wee bit OTT for me. What if something changed and he decided to stay, doubtful, but possible? Bridges have been burnt. Can you not see the statements are what have angered people much more than the actual decision to leave? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbernauldGers 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 The people still backing these players are imo just cowards, the normal Rangers fans that are just to scared to ever say anything bad about the club or players. The way these lot have acted is shocking, but it's better to to get rid now as you would not want these types in the trenches with you. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I never intended giving anyone stick for leaving. My comment wasn't directed at anyone in particular stb. To my mind, I don't think the players have deliberately tried to stick the knife in and repeat propaganda from our haters. I think they've actually been ill-informed by their advisors including the people from PFA Scotland who've been speaking to them. I think if we're going to slag them off for anything, it should be for being gullible enough to take in poor information like a sponge takes in water. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeeBlueDevil 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 " new club" "no history" We are the same club that first kicked a ball in 1872 , we have 140 years history and the club will carry on and write new chapters to that history. If player's feel they dont want to be part of that then that is fine, but to use " new club, no history" as an excuse to get out of contracts and to line their own pocket while the club gets nothing in return is IMO an insult to all Rangers supporters. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 My comment wasn't directed at anyone in particular stb. To my mind, I don't think the players have deliberately tried to stick the knife in and repeat propaganda from our haters. I think they've actually been ill-informed by their advisors including the people from PFA Scotland who've been speaking to them. I think if we're going to slag them off for anything, it should be for being gullible enough to take in poor information like a sponge takes in water. They should have enough intelligence to make their own minds up, certainly in the case of Naismith who is meant to be a fan i'd expect him to realise the club still goes on and that people will state otherwise because they don't like us. We're a club that won't have European football anytime soon, we also need to start at the bottom, the way the SPL vote will go has been made public pretty much over the last few days. If players who leave just came out and said the Scottish Lower leagues is not how they see their career progressing then I really would have no issue. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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