Popular Post 26th of foot 6,082 Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 A couple of years past at the Rangers AGM, I thought a chap from Edinburgh asked a good question. He was mid thirties and told as a lad of travelling through to Ibrox on the supporters bus. His old man and other adults in the club bunged him a couple of quid and he entered the Rangers shop, knowing he could purchase a bar of Rangers chocolate and a club keyring. He reminded the Board that dozens of other children did likewise because a fiver got you a couple of items. He ended by stating there was nothing in the shop these days for under fifteen pounds, why? I have a couple of nephews and a niece, I want to give them all an Easter Egg. This morning I went over to Ibrox and was surprised and appalled they no longer stocked Easter Eggs and have no plans to do so in the future. I remember the shop used to stock a selection of Rangers themed eggs, the eggcitement of receiving a Rangers crested mug containing a choccy representation of warmth, shelter and, sustenance. We are playing Hibs at home on Saturday, the club should roll away the stone and resurrect the eggpectation of indulgence. There was an opportunity this week for the club to receive a bit of good publicity. The Orcadian shopkeeper that over ordered several hundred Easter Eggs on the island of Sanday was looking to offload. Bung the RNLI and take the eggs and get Broxi to hand them out pre-match. The receiving kids would have been eggstatic. We used to sing at this time of year : There is a green hill far away Without a city wall Where our dear Lord Was crucified He died to save us alllllllllllllllllllllll together now, the cry was no Easter Eggs. Sort it Rangers. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,002 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 The keyrings had leather fobs with the enamelled crest not the cheapskate plastic rubbish you get now. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,292 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Is the issue with lack of merchandise not to do with Castore handling it? There's more stuff than there was two or three years ago but it's still mainly clothing. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fa1833 224 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I know this is totally off topic but I only see Rangers cakes in shops now! What my son wouldn’t do if they made a chocolate Broxi Lollipop, I’m sure there are Factory’s in the uk waiting to bite your hand for the chance to make something like this, Then a percentage of the proceeds goes to good causes involving children , 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,030 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 The Rangers shop is dire as is the Castore version on Sauchiehall street I’d say we’re total amateurs when it comes to retail 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 8,079 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 The lack of merchandise is a disgrace and I don't think all the blame can be laid at Castores door. Things like accessories should be produced and sold by Rangers. There is a market for these things (golf merchandise, key rings, eggs 😀, kids t-shirts, ties etc) we should be exploiting it. Retro tops / trackie tops etc is another sector we failed to capitalise on. Regarding Castore - I have only really bought kits for one of my lads and everything I've purchased has been 1st class. I've purchased a 1/4 zip training top and Castore hoody for myself and again, both have been 1st class. I understand others have had issues with Castore, but my personal experiences have been excellent. Whilst the merchandise department has been very successful and one of the better operating "pillers" of the club, there is room for improvement 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 17 hours ago, CammyF said: The lack of merchandise is a disgrace and I don't think all the blame can be laid at Castores door. Lots of blame can be laid at their door. Cause they suck....massive ass. Where I am from, if you support a team, you usually wear one of two things, a T-shirt, or a ball cap. Basic, bare bones...simple WTF is that mess? Could Rangers be more of an after thought? BTW...this is one of TWO cotton t-shirts available through Castore for RFC. Let that sink in. Or this...WTF? "I can change power steering pump for...200 doller...yes?" It's shit. I bought this...previous experience taught be that if I want ANYTHING to fit me from Chavstore I need to size up...two sizes. So in came my XXXL Rangers top, which, to quote my Mrs. I look like a "Kazak circus tent." When are Rangers gonna get a proper apparel outfitter? Plus their logo is a flying crotch... Probably because they are bending us over for this Central Asian bazaar wear. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 48 minutes ago, Malangsob said: When are Rangers gonna get a proper apparel outfitter? Plus their logo is a flying crotch... Probably because they are bending us over for this Central Asian bazaar wear. When Castore first arrived on the scene I thought their quality was a lot better than the crap we had been served up. That said, I’m now heartily sick of their contrarian design and marketing. Enough of the smartarse products, this is a football club, not a fashion house. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 8,079 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Malangsob said: Lots of blame can be laid at their door. Cause they suck....massive ass. Where I am from, if you support a team, you usually wear one of two things, a T-shirt, or a ball cap. Basic, bare bones...simple WTF is that mess? Could Rangers be more of an after thought? BTW...this is one of TWO cotton t-shirts available through Castore for RFC. Let that sink in. Or this...WTF? "I can change power steering pump for...200 doller...yes?" It's shit. I bought this...previous experience taught be that if I want ANYTHING to fit me from Chavstore I need to size up...two sizes. So in came my XXXL Rangers top, which, to quote my Mrs. I look like a "Kazak circus tent." When are Rangers gonna get a proper apparel outfitter? Plus their logo is a flying crotch... Probably because they are bending us over for this Central Asian bazaar wear. Castore are our kit manufacturer and distributor, the original topic was on merchandise as a whole, hence Castore are not solely to blame. The entire merchandise falls under Rangers' control, so lack of merchandising options, outwith match day wear / kit is nothing to do with Castore and everything to do with Rangers. Your experiences with Castore quality and sizing are completely different to mine, Ive ever had an issue. Admit that I've only purchased a few select kits for one of my sons, a couple of items for myself and a few for relatives. As for the designs, especially 2nd, 3rd and 4th kits, they are never gonna please everyone. Simple tho, if you don't like them, don't buy them. Have read that Castore are "partnering" with Umbro to design / manufacture and supply sportswear, so maybe we'll be wearing Umbro next season. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 4 hours ago, CammyF said: Castore are our kit manufacturer and distributor, the original topic was on merchandise as a whole, hence Castore are not solely to blame. The entire merchandise falls under Rangers' control, so lack of merchandising options, outwith match day wear / kit is nothing to do with Castore and everything to do with Rangers. Your experiences with Castore quality and sizing are completely different to mine, Ive ever had an issue. Admit that I've only purchased a few select kits for one of my sons, a couple of items for myself and a few for relatives. As for the designs, especially 2nd, 3rd and 4th kits, they are never gonna please everyone. Simple tho, if you don't like them, don't buy them. Have read that Castore are "partnering" with Umbro to design / manufacture and supply sportswear, so maybe we'll be wearing Umbro next season. I take conversations where the lord guides me. Yes Rangers are partially to fault for selection. Look at clubs like Wolves who also rock Castore, they have T-shirts. Yeah we may be wearing Umbro next season but that GD flying ‘Bulgie’ will still figure prominently I’m sure. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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