BEARGER 1,830 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/former-rangers-star-craig-moore-sacked-over-orange-strip-row-1-4674330/amp?__twitter_impression=true The Australian defender won 12 trophies during his two spells at Ibrox, including five SPL titles and four Scottish Cups. Moore went on to play for Newcastle United and Brisbane before rejoining the A-League club in his present role. The 42-year-old said earlier this month he would leave Roar, but stay until March to help with players’ contracts. But the Aussie club has now axed Sydney-born Moore after the fiasco of their midweek AFC Champions League clash with Philippines minnows Ceres-Negros. Several players had to change shirts midway through the 3-2 home defeat as the squad numbers peeled off their backs, with some using tape to improvise numbers as there were no replacement strips available. Roar vice-chairman Chris Fong fumed: “We have a football director, and the buck stops with him. “I was flabbergasted by the images I saw of the game. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. “It is disgusting that we could allow ourselves to be brought down to this level. It is indicative of what has gone on behind the scenes.” Moore confirmed to a local newspaper that Fong has put him on leave for the remainder of his notice period. Roar said in a statement: “The club understands the result against Ceres-Negros FC was disappointing, and the performance was unacceptable. “We have always worn our orange jersey with pride. [On Tuesday] our club disappointed many people, and embarrassed ourselves with the presentation and numbering on our jersey. “This was not the fault of BRFC kit manufacturer Umbro, and we are unreservedly apologetic.” Moore was tipped to return to Rangers as a director of football last year. Edited January 27, 2018 by BEARGER 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,378 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 More media hype,obviously aimed at us because of Moore connection and use of "ORANGE2 shirts. It was to do with the numbers peeling off but a headline of "Numbers Peeling Off" get Moore sacked would not sensationalise. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/former-rangers-star-craig-moore-sacked-over-orange-strip-row-1-4674330 Former Rangers star Craig Moore sacked over orange strip row STEVE GOODMAN Published: 12:50 Saturday 27 January 2018 15 HAVE YOUR SAY Rangers defender Craig Moore has been sacked as Brisbane Roar director of football - in a row about kits. • READ MORE: Rangers boss Graeme Murty reveals positive feedback from Dave King Craig Moore in action for Rangers. Picture: SNS GROUP The Australian defender won 12 trophies during his two spells at Ibrox, including five SPL titles and four Scottish Cups. Moore went on to play for Newcastle United and Brisbane before rejoining the A-League club in his present role. The 42-year-old said earlier this month he would leave Roar, but stay until March to help with players’ contracts. But the Aussie club has now axed Sydney-born Moore after the fiasco of their midweek AFC Champions League clash with Philippines minnows Ceres-Negros. Several players had to change shirts midway through the 3-2 home defeat as the squad numbers peeled off their backs, with some using tape to improvise numbers as there were no replacement strips available. Roar vice-chairman Chris Fong fumed: “We have a football director, and the buck stops with him. “I was flabbergasted by the images I saw of the game. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. • READ MORE: Greg Docherty dreaming of Rangers move since Uefa Cup final trip “It is disgusting that we could allow ourselves to be brought down to this level. It is indicative of what has gone on behind the scenes.” Moore confirmed to a local newspaper that Fong has put him on leave for the remainder of his notice period. Roar said in a statement: “The club understands the result against Ceres-Negros FC was disappointing, and the performance was unacceptable. “We have always worn our orange jersey with pride. [On Tuesday] our club disappointed many people, and embarrassed ourselves with the presentation and numbering on our jersey. “This was not the fault of BRFC kit manufacturer Umbro, and we are unreservedly apologetic.” Moore was tipped to return to Rangers as a director of football last yearRead more at: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/former-rangers-star-craig-moore-sacked-over-orange-strip-row-1-4674330 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 What relevance is there that the strip is orange, so much that the headline makes it look like the colour was something to do with the issue? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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