Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 No - he's deliberately drawing attention to the underlying symbolism of the socks by creating debate where once there was none.Devilishly clever stuff.I've got one featuring the secret sash hidden in his shirts cross-weave material. You can only see the sash if you print on UV coated matte paper and look at it from a certain angle with an orange wax lava lamp providing the light source.Obviously I can't post it on here lest the secret is revealed to people not in the know.It might just be me...but it seems that you aren't giving this thread the respect and seriousness it deserves. Shame on you sir...shame. on. you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinC 1,414 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Ian blacks y fronts!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrybutcher 23 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Put a sock in it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMotor 2,208 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I pity the terrible suffering the OP must have gone through during the 20 seasons between 1968 and 1992 when The Rangers failed to wear black and red socks at all. The gnashing of teeth must have been awful to behold, especially during that insignificant wee night in our history in Barcelona where there wisnae a traditional black sock to be seen.Shocking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirFleckNRothen 1,789 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I've got a bigger issue with him pulling his socks above his knee, Ronaldinho-like, the fucking peanut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
familystandloyal 131 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 I pity the terrible suffering the OP must have gone through during the 20 seasons between 1968 and 1992 when The Rangers failed to wear black and red socks at all. The gnashing of teeth must have been awful to behold, especially during that insignificant wee night in our history in Barcelona where there wisnae a traditional black sock to be seen.Shocking.Thanks for your input, obviously not being as big a fan of 'The Rangers ' as yourself I was completely unaware that some seasons black/red socks were not part of the official kit, are you sure 'The Rangers' weren't wearing black/red socks in 1972? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
familystandloyal 131 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=202882Blue shirt. White shorts. Black socks with red tops. That's our colours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils_Reject_Guy_06 16 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 It's a difficult one because I know the club requires tradition in terms of socks, strips etc, which must be adhered too. But the holding company pays his wages and when he signed the contract with the holding company, I bet there wasn't a mention of rangers tradition and ethics. I though like any other bear would like Black to adhere to the tradition set by our fore fathers, and anyway he has a lot of making up to do after his poor performances last year, I think the OP makes good points Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 It's a difficult one because I know the club requires tradition in terms of socks, strips etc, which must be adhered too. But the holding company pays his wages and when he signed the contract with the holding company, I bet there wasn't a mention of rangers tradition and ethics. I though like any other bear would like Black to adhere to the tradition set by our fore fathers, and anyway he has a lot of making up to do after his poor performances last year, I think the OP makes good pointsCome again? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
familystandloyal 131 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 It's a difficult one because I know the club requires tradition in terms of socks, strips etc, which must be adhered too. But the holding company pays his wages and when he signed the contract with the holding company, I bet there wasn't a mention of rangers tradition and ethics. I though like any other bear would like Black to adhere to the tradition set by our fore fathers, and anyway he has a lot of making up to do after his poor performances last year, I think the OP makes good pointswtf???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,467 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils_Reject_Guy_06 16 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 wtf???? What part's confusing you? I think it's a great point about Rangers tradition and wearing the proper gear. And all I ways saying was that when Black signed a contract it was with the corporate entity that controls us, not the actual Club. The club and company are completely different, so there would be no way of sacking him for messing about with his socks. Even though it's not ethical to the Club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
familystandloyal 131 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 What part's confusing you? I think it's a great point about Rangers tradition and wearing the proper gear. And all I ways saying was that when Black signed a contract it was with the corporate entity that controls us, not the actual Club. The club and company are completely different, so there would be no way of sacking him for messing about with his socks. Even though it's not ethical to the Club.Posting stuff about 'holding company', anti-Gazza stuff and how we have no chance of doing anything in cups this season.I might be paranoid here, but reading some of your posts I'm not convinced you are a bear, so I've reported you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 What part's confusing you? I think it's a great point about Rangers tradition and wearing the proper gear. And all I ways saying was that when Black signed a contract it was with the corporate entity that controls us, not the actual Club. The club and company are completely different, so there would be no way of sacking him for messing about with his socks. Even though it's not ethical to the Club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Jim Baxter used to wear his shirt without tucking it into his shortsbut we all know why Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I think you need the red cross mate... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwellGers 14,712 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 It's a difficult one because I know the club requires tradition in terms of socks, strips etc, which must be adhered too. But the holding company pays his wages and when he signed the contract with the holding company, I bet there wasn't a mention of rangers tradition and ethics. I though like any other bear would like Black to adhere to the tradition set by our fore fathers, and anyway he has a lot of making up to do after his poor performances last year, I think the OP makes good pointsWhat part's confusing you? I think it's a great point about Rangers tradition and wearing the proper gear. And all I ways saying was that when Black signed a contract it was with the corporate entity that controls us, not the actual Club. The club and company are completely different, so there would be no way of sacking him for messing about with his socks. Even though it's not ethical to the Club.Aye very good Now run along back to your own team's forums, there's a good lad Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgacus 88 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I've never really understood the fuss about black and red socks, but then when I was a boy and started going to games (1970s) it was red socks with white tops, so for me that was what was normal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I've never really understood the fuss about black and red socks, but then when I was a boy and started going to games (1970s) it was red socks with white tops, so for me that was what was normal.nawred and blackthat's normal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMotor 2,208 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks for your input, obviously not being as big a fan of 'The Rangers ' as yourself I was completely unaware that some seasons black/red socks were not part of the official kit, are you sure 'The Rangers' weren't wearing black/red socks in 1972?1968-1973 strip. Pretty certain this includes 1972:1915-1918 strip. The first strip with black socks and a single red band at the top.If you're going to tub-thump about observing club traditions, at least have an idea about what the traditions are. And maybe a wee bit about the club's history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 One of the funniest (and most mental) threads ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Did Black hide the red tops yesterday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwellGers 14,712 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Did Black hide the red tops yesterday?http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/130713-Bristol-City-v-Rangers/G0000f3nu_SmAu.E/I0000bY9y35DJYy0/C0000RuSYb5vZE60 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
familystandloyal 131 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 1968-1973 strip. Pretty certain this includes 1972:1915-1918 strip. The first strip with black socks and a single red band at the top.If you're going to tub-thump about observing club traditions, at least have an idea about what the traditions are. And maybe a wee bit about the club's history.Obviously you didn't quite grasp the sarcasm in my original reply and 'thanks' for your lecture of Rangers history/traditions.Re: 1972 Rangers strip and colour of socks....you are 'pretty certain'....I'll give you a wee clue....ready.....what colour of socks did Rangers wear last season as part of the home kit (red/white).....Do you know why (40th Anniversary)......40th Anninversary of what (Barca 72) and you are lecturingme about club traditions?????BOTTOM LINE.....VAST MAJORITY OF RANGERS FANS ACCEPT/AGREE THAT BLACK/RED SOCKS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR TRADITIONAL COLOURS.....SO WHY CAN'T A CERTAIN MEMBER OF 1ST TEAM (BLACK) ACCEPT THAT AND SHOW APPROPRIATE DUE RESPECT BY WEARING THE STRIP IN THE CORRECT MANNER LIKE EVERYONE ELSE?IS IT SYMPTOMATIC OF LAX DISCIPLINE WITHIN THE CLUB AT THE MOMENT, REFLECTED IN 'LAZY' ON-FIELD PERFORMANCES LAST SEASON? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
familystandloyal 131 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Did Black hide the red tops yesterday?Yes he did AGAIN, and more importantly yet again he was allowed to....WHY ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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