Rangers take Republic of Ireland youngster Sam Kelly on trial

[Rapid6 77]

The DR will produce some sensational bigoted headlines now!

[TheWee BlueDevil 222]

Fuck me

No!

[MosesMcNeil 1,664]

Someone will end up in jail from this thread.

If there's any justice it will be one of the pretend Rangers supporters who pollute these boards with fake hate and bile.

Now that would be funny.

[swanseabear 25]

Let's give him a big HULLO

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475]

If there's any justice it will be one of the pretend Rangers supporters who pollute these boards with fake hate and bile.

Now that would be funny.

You cannae say that and not give names...

[MisterC 12,272]

So we have a dublin of the irish contingent

[Shetland Bear 433]

Will be on low wages and might be a gem so worth a look? Could be another useful addition to our attacking rotation if he is any use. Besides will wind that lot over the city up no end

[MKGER 138]

We're fast losing our identity,,, shame

[minstral 5,375]

At this rate we could end up with the first Republic Rangers team in our history.

[1st_Jan_1994 4,868]

Besides will wind that lot over the city up no end

Doubt it they will pish themselfs laughing

[TheWee BlueDevil 222]

We're fast losing our identity,,, shame

Why? Because we don't place religion or nationality ahead of footballing ability when selecting players?

If he is good enough give him the famous blue jersey to wear.

The guy, just like everyone else knows full well what Rangers and our fans are all about.

[JMorrison1872 320]

Odds

TheBluenose1972: 1/25

1st_Jan_1994: 3/1

WVB: 5/1

Rfc52: 15/2

Other: 50/1

Give is a fiver on 1st_Jan_1994

[AlBear. 8,499]

You cannae say that and not give names...

He's talking bout you...

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475]

He's talking bout you...

Shut the fuck up.

[AlBear. 8,499]

[Dutchy 1,200]

Ian black replacement

Has to be because I thought we were after a striker or defender?

[MKGER 138]

Why? Because we don't place religion or nationality ahead of footballing ability when selecting players?

If he is good enough give him the famous blue jersey to wear.

The guy, just like everyone else knows full well what Rangers and our fans are all about.

it doesn't sit right with me, fine one or two but its getting silly now. I draw comparison to Athletic Bilbao who are respected around the world for only fielding basque players, they are a true reflection of their people and region, it would be a crying shame for that great club to start signing players from different backgrounds as it would turn them into just another club... I know we sign all sorts and that's fine with me but until recently at least we kept well away from signing players from the r.o.i now all of a sudden theirs 3 ... Fucking bollocks if u ask me, when does it stop? our favourite songs have been banned, now we have to sit back ( quietly or else we'd get in trouble ) and support a bunch of players we can't relate to in anyway...... ill read that back in morning and think, what a twat! Now to Facebook were ill post something equally as cringe worthy

[TheWee BlueDevil 222]

it doesn't sit right with me, fine one or two but its getting silly now. I draw comparison to Athletic Bilbao who are respected around the world for only fielding basque players, they are a true reflection of their people and region, it would be a crying shame for that great club to start signing players from different backgrounds as it would turn them into just another club... I know we sign all sorts and that's fine with me but until recently at least we kept well away from signing players from the r.o.i now all of a sudden theirs 3 ... Fucking bollocks if u ask me, when does it stop? our favourite songs have been banned, now we have to sit back ( quietly or else we'd get in trouble ) and support a bunch of players we can't relate to in anyway...... ill read that back in morning and think, what a twat! Now to Facebook were ill post something equally as cringe worthy

I kinda get where you are coming from, but show me a professional football team now that accurately reflects their current/local fanbase. Those days are sadly long gone mate. It's all about the money now.

[AlBear. 8,499]

I kinda get where you are coming from, but show me a professional football team now that accurately reflects their current/local fanbase. Those days are sadly long gone mate. It's all about the money now.

He did. Athletic Bilbao...

[bilko89 507]

Couldn't give a fuck where he's from, or what religious background he has. If he does the business for my team, that's all I care about. Embarrassing in here.

[chris182 6,297]

Well said bilko

[1st_Jan_1994 4,868]

Couldn't give a fuck where he's from, or what religious background he has. If he does the business for my team, that's all I care about. Embarrassing in here.

So if he's someone that's maybe grew up a bitter taig and spent his life hating Rangers what our clubs about and our country then it's embarrassing to be wary of signing players like that? no saying everyone from there is but I'd hope we'd done our homework on him

[bilko89 507]

So if he's someone that's maybe grew up a bitter taig and spent his life hating Rangers what our clubs about and our country then it's embarrassing to be wary of signing players like that? no saying everyone from there is but I'd hope we'd done our homework on him

My view on that is if he was like that, would he accept the trial? You have perfectly described Neil Lennon, do you think he would have ever signed for Rangers? My answer to both those questions is, no chance.

[TheWee BlueDevil 222]

He did. Athletic Bilbao...

Point taken, but they haven't won anything meaningful in almost thirty years.

Would you be happy not winning trophies and championships as long as all our team were of the same ilk?

Like I said the fans know what Rangers are all about, it's in our hearts and always will be. The religion/nationality of whoever scores the goal that wins the next game for us does not matter to me.

[1st_Jan_1994 4,868]

My view on that is if he was like that, would he accept the trial? You have perfectly described Neil Lennon, do you think he would have ever signed for Rangers? My answer to both those questions is, no chance.

Money and the chance to win trophies with Rangers is a massive draw for a lot of players, especially ones without a contract/team.

I'd sign for Celtic if I got offered a few grand a week and I hate them.