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If we consider that a large proportion of Rangers fans (and celtic) in the north pay to watch Ross County regularly, then I wouldn't be keen on winding them up. Lets keep them on side and welcome the financial and vocal support they give us.
On the other hand, of we think we can maintain decent crowds without them, then let them have it both barrels!
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David Murray was chasing the dream like Leeds United all that talk of fivers and tenners have come back and bit him on the [censored].
They should be horsed down to the third but Scotish football authorities or spl have,nt got the balls thats why they are all stalling sitting back and waiting for something to happen.
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For those who say Rangers in Div 3 would kill football and sky wouldn't continue shiwing matches, don't forget there is no Sky coverage in Div 1 and also no old firm in Div 1 and is, arguably, a much better league. I'd rather an SFA and SPL with backbone and integrity even if it means a poorer league initially.
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Maybe it's a case of better the devil we know!
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I think Rangers should be hammered hard for the utter contempt they have shown for the rules and their fellow teams in Scotland. On the other hand, now that we have managed to reach the SPL I want to see our team against the biggest ( if not the best) teams in the country. My Caley mate at work makes a very good point, they will not miss Rangers as long as we are in the same division as the local derby draws a far better crowd and is more enjoyable as you cannot predict the outcome.[/u]
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It is interesting to see the number of folk that were siting on the wall until recently (including myself) that are now saying enough is enough. Lets hope Rangers get what they deserve. All the p!sh about the survival of Scottish football has worn through now I think, if they are allowed to stay in the SPL it will do far more damage in the future and the ultimately the credibility of the game here and now.
I was annoyed at first this had to be going on the year County made it to the SPL. However, if/when Rangers do get hammered at least our budget has still increased, unlike every other club who will see a reduction. Every cloud maybe.
I wish it would go away though. Sick of hearing about it. Hard to get away from it too, 1st on the news, never mind the sport so feck all chance of hearing what any other club is up to... Not good
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Having finally watched the BBC One thing from last night about Rangers I am now able to offer my opinions and can honestly say that based on what I saw David Murray is as big a shyster as Craig Whyte, he just didnt go about his dodgy dealings in the same way.
UNtil watching the programme i waas all for giving Rangers the fine and embargo and letting them go on their merry way hopiing we stuffed them and relegated them next year. But now I seriously think that they should be hammered to the fullest extent and if that means either relegating them to division 3 and hitting them with a massive fine and transfer embargo or alternatively liquidate the company then so be it. All other clubs live within their means and as such there should be one rull for all people not one rule for us and a different rule for them, which is what it will look like if Rangers get away scot free with this.
Don't get me wrong I would love to see Rangers Vs Ross County in the SPL but I would only want to see it if it was a level playing field for all clubs.
The Old Firm talk about how the Scottish game would suffer without them, but what people seem to forget is that just a short time ago, both halves of the Old Firm didnt care a jot about the state of the Scottish game when they talked about leaving for the EPL or Atlantic league. So for them to talk about caring about the state of the scottish game without them now stinks of hypocrisy and just shows that all they care about is covering their own backs and ensuring that they dont end up out on their ears.
And before anyone accuses me of being a fan of either half of the Old Firm, dont bother as I hate them both equally.
Yes the SPL may suffer financially for a few years but beyond that I think it would become a more competitive and healthy league
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Scottish football was much more exciting in the era of the new firm when Aberdeen & Dundee Utd were challenging the old firm. Even Hearts nearly won the league in 1985. Since them the OF have worked out how to use their financial muscle to the detriment to the rest of us.
Their argument is that unless they're allowed to dominate in Scotland they can't compete in Europe. While I understand the argument I can't say that I particularly enjoy the lack of competition in the SPL.
It seems to me that the current debacle gives the OF the perfect opportunity to P!55 off to England and leave the rest of us to get on with it.
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(05-25-2012, 01:38 PM)FilthyStaggie Wrote: The media would continue to have us believe we can't get along without them though, as would Neil Doncaster. Do we really want to believe the people who have lived by hanging on to their coat tails for so long though?
Totally Agree! The Media and Doncaster are the ones who could not survive without the old firm. I can't remember the last time I bought a newspaper infact, why pay to read yesterdays news through west coast tinted glasses. The socialist media is dead, longlive the social media.
And Doncaster is another vampire sucking out the blood of Scottish Football, Sporting integrity will never be an important issue, when there are corporate identities wanting to generate as much income as possible.
*i exclude the bbc from this as they had the guts to do some investigative journalism which started this thread, but they get the guy who normally does the investigations on the ganglands, as Traynor and Chico wouldn't dare give up their succulent lamb!
"the beach balls are burst" Derek Adams 19/05/13
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We are in the best position of all SPL teams as all we have to do would be to revise down budgets. Their fans are making noises about boycotting away games anyway which shows their stupidity as they still require chairmen to vote next week! I personally think with lower police/stewarding costs and the fact that Murdoch and Salmond are best mates just now meaning that a SKY deal will still be done, we will be alright.
I also would be quite happy not to have my nine year old asking, "Dad, whats a fenian?", "Dad, why do they want to do that to the pope?", "Dad, why are they singing about a war 320 years ago?" and probably, "Dad, who is Bobby Sands? and can we stop at Donatis on the way home for a chicken supper!"
I'm a wee bit behind the news today, but just became aware Rangers are taking the SFA transfer ban decision to the Court of Session.
I cannot understand why they would do this, UEFA will hammer them now.
