Ozblue 4,331 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 And the players aren't the only cunts without cars. I don't wish to recall the heady days of jackets for goalposts, etc, but non-Glasgow-based guys like Millar, Brand, Baxter, Greig etc, all travelled to and from their home towns by train or bus into Glasgow every fucking day for training at the Albion and then repeated that journey on the way home.Others who lived in Glasgow took the bus or subway - some (wee Doddie) walked.My heart doesn't bleed for those not getting a sponsored car.Maybe it will bring the reality of the rest of us home to some of them.You would be hard pushed to find a player who would walk or catch a train to training these days, CB Maybe we could get a new sponsorship deal done by Raleigh Bicycles and get our players to pedal to work....that would get them nicely warmed up for a training session at Auchenhowie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Those halftime challenges were fucking impossible.I'm not sure there's too many footballers who could do them first time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Lmao at those saying this is Charles Green's fault. Nothing to do with Murray or Whyte eh guys? You couldnae make up half the pish some fans are starting to come away with these days Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeonBlue 378 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Players on wages of 1000s of pounds a week and being handed a free car, sponsors get advertising on the side of the pitch, in the programs and a corporate box, they should all be given electric vehicles as its about time they had a Green policy at Ibrox Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I can see some of them having to leave Newton Mearns for the mean streets of Helensburgh.Oh the indignity of it all Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 People aren't buying Audis in the current double dip recession we are experiencingI have an audi A4. Got it last summer, brand new. I never bought it though company car. Lovely car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 That's a shame eh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Not great news.link doesnt work. Is this bollocks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,610 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Car deals are renewed every 3 months, I am led to believe lomond have been taken over and have not renewed with Rangers. I am also led to believe Taggarts are the new suppliers ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearsrus 12 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Car deals are renewed every 3 months, I am led to believe lomond have been taken over and have not renewed with Rangers. I am also led to believe Taggarts are the new suppliers ! i can personally guarantee that Lomond havent been taken over Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Couldnt give a flying fuck.rebuilding means rebuilding.we cant go to division 3 and still expect to be sponsored by Audi, Tennants & Co.that would be the kid of delusion the SPL clubs are having thinking Sky & their sponsors will stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,610 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 i can personally guarantee that Lomond havent been taken over Maybe Taggarts is a bum steer as well ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Why would Audi want to sponsor a third division team and possibly giving players cars worth more than they might soon be making a year?reekin' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAlistairofMcCoist 91 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Well I won't be buying Audi from now on! Have had Audi, beamers and now got a Ranger Rover....thinking of changing and was looking at Audi A8 or jag XJ......decision made for me!Aye ma gold plated jet with diamond engraved toilet paper is getting a bit old.You big show off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearsrus 12 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Maybe Taggarts is a bum steer as well ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_jer 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 A statement from Lomond Audi reads: "Rangers FC have been very open and transparent regarding their current situation. Our intention is to continue to support the club through this difficult period in their history."Shame if they have gone back on this promise.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I would expect sponsors to be unwilling to carry on at the previous levels when there will be a lower level of exposure through TV, etc, as a result of playing in lower leagues.Just need to find a new deal, that's all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_jer 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I would expect sponsors to be unwilling to carry on at the previous levels when there will be a lower level of exposure through TV, etc, as a result of playing in lower leagues.Just need to find a new deal, that's all.Agreed, this just seems to be a little premature though. I guess if the contract really did run out at the end of June, then they are just anticipating the vote on Wednesday.Could also simply be that they are just replacing the cars, which happens regularly. After all, there has been no official statement as yet from either the sponsor or the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 You will notice that most of our players don't even drive these cars but ones they have bought themselves. You will also be glad to know that most of the players got their yearly increase in their pay packet as well this month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaudrup 5,198 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The Lomond Audi dealership had an agreement to supply cars for stars such has Steven Naismith and Kirk Broadfoot. And they want their cars back? Must be proper Rangers fans then!! It can't be too surprising.It's an overblown story; and a trivial detail in the current circumstances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I work in the Motor Trade and at the moment a lot of dealerships, large car groups and manafacturers are cutting costsour present situation is an easy out road for Lomond Audi.Once this is all done and dusted the reduced exposure through drop in advertising will see them pull the deal on the Earls very shortly as well.P.S Car sponsorship is the least of our worries.Dont baffle people with factual posts - people like Ray are desperate to blame it on Green so dont upset him with facts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,201 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I shall boycott Audi for making our players buy their own cars.Rolls Royce from now on for me. With a chauffeur of course. Do they come as standard or they an extra? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbelly 31 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 It a non story.wasn't so long ago it was Honda who supplied club cars. These car sponsorships come and go from different manufacturers all the time typical paper sensationalism. I'm sure in few weeks it will be some other dealer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2368 1 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Gutted, this means that the players will need to use their own cars from now on. Shocking...On a personal level, I am looking to get a new car but it will not be an Audi for this reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMS 27 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Name one.Okay. Lookers, the English based PLC motor group, are in advanced negotiations to buy Lomond Audi Group. Due diligence is complete and as such Lomond Audi are not allowed to sign any new contracts that could materially affect the value of the company. Whilst the deal hasn't been signed yet Lomond have informed staff of it and it will almost certainly go through in the coming weeks. This story is bullshit, the deal expired, the new owners might want to renew, they might not, until they are either in place or pull out of the purchase nothing can happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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