the gunslinger 3,366 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just another milking for the fans. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,199 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Bill said: I think that was probably a mistake rather than any wish to limit who could see the interview. A mistake, yes. It was almost as if the recent dominant M.O. (squeezing as much revenue as possible from fanbase) naturally went the route of RTV subscriber only. Then someone analysing the feedback realised the irony of a trailer finishing with a line about fixing communication from club to fans being only available to a few. --------------------- If the fans want the club to grow on and off the pitch, they need to be prepared to pay top dollar and regularly. Short of finding & selling a Calvin Bassey every window, there appears no way round this. Primarily, beyond basic survival, this is about keeping up with the neighbours and domestic success that opens the door to (the possibility of) CL money. FFP will eventually limit our spending on salaries, transfer/agent fees, etc. to 70% of revenue. Historically, at least as far back as I paid any attention to the accounts, we have been run in what could be termed as an unsustainable business model. We became used to buying our way out of problems. Too often, it was only buying in more problems. Kicking cans down the road was the order of the day. In 2009, a set of events was put in motion by Lloyds that would lead to Feburary 2012 (obviously on the back of Sir Duped's business model). Our more recent losses, post March 2015 were projected and funded. Covid pulled the rug from under projected timescales and here we find ourselves looking at UEFA imposed FFP regulations to conform to. In short, to operate at a competitive level with the neighbours, never mind Europe. We are somehow going to have to up those revenue levels and keep them there. That has to be paid for and the support are as John Bennett said, the lifeblood. Lowering costs would probably mean lower salaries which points towards playing more of our own youngsters. Great, if they are good enough because it also boosts revenue (player trading model). The only viable option ? The supporter model would then need to incorporate patience. Why not, when the supposed saying that Rangers is all about winning (the League title) has gone by the wayside in the last decade or so. If we've grown acustomed to not winning it, perhaps it is time to try something else. Edited September 21, 2022 by buster. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Yahoos will be rubbing their hands reading that, buster. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,199 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: Yahoos will be rubbing their hands reading that, buster. Should we care about what they think ? I think realism helps and there are challenging times ahead. Not surprised that John Bennett said running Rangers is the biggest challenge in business that he as faced. Part of that is managing expectation levels. If you fuel them and don't deliver, rational two-way communication becomes more difficult. IMO, better to keep the paying support onside with realism and have them buy into another strategic well communicated plan. Would hopefully mitigate constant fire-fighting and reactionary measures. Edited September 21, 2022 by buster. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, buster. said: Should we care about what they think ? If they're regularly laughing at us, it'll be less about caring and more about empty seats. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,199 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: If they're regularly laughing at us, it'll be less about caring and more about empty seats. They were laughing so much they didn't see '55' coming and during that 'hilarity' our support stayed loyal. Cost of living may be a factor but that will be for everyone. We failed to build on 55 (on field) and now we have to go again and the changing environment means a different approach is required. Edited September 21, 2022 by buster. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,199 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: If they're regularly laughing at us, it'll be less about caring and more about empty seats. Just to add, when the hilarity was at its highest, only one club had to close the top tier. So busy laughing, they forgot to attend their own games. Edited September 21, 2022 by buster. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 5,345 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, buster. said: In short, to operate at a competitive level with the neighbours, never mind Europe. We are somehow going to have to up those revenue levels and keep them there. Why is there such a financial disparity between us and them? Thier player trading model isn't as good as the red tops would have you believe. Thier participation in Europe is the same. Thier shareholders also take dividends IIRC. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sutton_blows_goats said: Why is there such a financial disparity between us and them? Bigger stadium capacity, no problems with Mike Ashley and continued Euro revenue in the last decade are the three that immediately spring to mind. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 5,345 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Interesting interview with football financial expert Kieran MaGuire 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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