ian1964 10,724 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Ro55 765 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Should be a good competitive game. C'mon The Gers 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinnime 356 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 So. Let me get this right. After a possible season defining 12 games in 37 days which ends at home to Kilmarnock on 2/1/24, we are playing a meaningless friendly 2 weeks later? Why? Had a quick brainstorm with the cat and we came up with these possibilities:- To fleece more money out of the fans after CL & EL games? To ensure players are "match fit" for the 2nd half of the season? (or all injured for the rest of it!) To put "available for sale" players in the shop window? Copenhagen plays a similar style of football to Dumbarton to be tip top shape for Scottish cup match? Kemar Roofe comeback appearance guaranteed? (or your entrance fee refunded) Big Phil's opportunity to showcase our winter transfer newbies from Saudi Pro League (eg Ronaldo, Jota, & Henderson (as new captain resplendent with LGBT armband) Can somebody seriously outline the benefits of this other than another "competitive" (really?) game? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 It's just the same as pre-season friendlies: it keeps the squad and the coffers both ticking over. No one is forced to go. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,052 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 You'll get it on Rangers television sit back and enjoy it . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 35 minutes ago, Ted McMinnime said: So. Let me get this right. After a possible season defining 12 games in 37 days which ends at home to Kilmarnock on 2/1/24, we are playing a meaningless friendly 2 weeks later? Why? Had a quick brainstorm with the cat and we came up with these possibilities:- To fleece more money out of the fans after CL & EL games? To ensure players are "match fit" for the 2nd half of the season? (or all injured for the rest of it!) To put "available for sale" players in the shop window? Copenhagen plays a similar style of football to Dumbarton to be tip top shape for Scottish cup match? Kemar Roofe comeback appearance guaranteed? (or your entrance fee refunded) Big Phil's opportunity to showcase our winter transfer newbies from Saudi Pro League (eg Ronaldo, Jota, & Henderson (as new captain resplendent with LGBT armband) Can somebody seriously outline the benefits of this other than another "competitive" (really?) game? Is it not a good idea to improve the club's finances then? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon 1,295 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) I will give this one a miss. A friendly in the depths of January holds no attraction whatsoever. Edited December 5, 2023 by Blue Moon 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,685 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I can see the sense from a club and squad sense but I'll give this one a miss too 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuddie 1,693 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Ted McMinnime said: So. Let me get this right. After a possible season defining 12 games in 37 days which ends at home to Kilmarnock on 2/1/24, we are playing a meaningless friendly 2 weeks later? Why? Had a quick brainstorm with the cat and we came up with these possibilities:- To fleece more money out of the fans after CL & EL games? To ensure players are "match fit" for the 2nd half of the season? (or all injured for the rest of it!) To put "available for sale" players in the shop window? Copenhagen plays a similar style of football to Dumbarton to be tip top shape for Scottish cup match? Kemar Roofe comeback appearance guaranteed? (or your entrance fee refunded) Big Phil's opportunity to showcase our winter transfer newbies from Saudi Pro League (eg Ronaldo, Jota, & Henderson (as new captain resplendent with LGBT armband) Can somebody seriously outline the benefits of this other than another "competitive" (really?) game? You are taking the piss with this aren't you? Do you not see this as Clement wanting a good opponent to work with the team during the winter break? Having a bounce match during the winter break isn't revolutionary like, even less so when you've got a new manager who's still assessing the squad. If I've bitten then fair play, if not and you're sincere than that's just baffling. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,016 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Ted McMinnime said: To fleece more money out of the fans after CL & EL games To pay to see the Rangers play is “being fleeced”? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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