North Rd 2,860 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Rangers Create Official Fans BoardWritten by Rangers Football ClubRANGERS Football Club will create an Official Rangers Fans Board in Season 2014/15 which is another positive step in its Ready to Listen supporter engagement initiative.An external, independent nominations committee has been set up which will review applications and nominate a shortlist of supporters for election to the Fans Board. The nominations committee includes former Rangers Captain and Hall of Fame member David Weir, Scottish rugby international Alastair Kellock, Reverend Stuart MacQuarrie and five Rangers supporters.A series of focus groups comprising a cross-section of supporters took place at Ibrox in early June and these discussions, plus feedback generated from our Ready to Listen Fan Surveys, have helped shape the direction of the Club’s fan engagement strategy and ultimate confirmation that the Club and the fans will introduce an official Rangers Fans Board in the coming months.Improved communication with the wider fanbase is important to supporters and the Club and the appointment of a nominations committee is the next stage in the process of creating a democratically elected Official Rangers Fans Board in season 2014/15.Reverend Stuart MacQuarrie, who has conducted services to commemorate the Ibrox Disaster, will act as Chairperson for the nominations committee, Club legend David Weir will also sit on the panel along with Glasgow Warriors and Scotland rugby star Alastair Kellock. They will be joined by Rangers supporters Tom Mowbray, Mhairi McKenzie, Melville Curry, Ross Hardie and Holly-Jade Johnston, fans who have played a key role in the Ready to Listen campaign since its launch in February.The high-calibre panel will review applications from Season Ticket Holders and Club Members (further information will be released at the end of this month on the Club’s new membership) then decide on a final shortlist of candidates for supporters to vote for election to the Official Rangers Fans Board.Full details on how Season Ticket Holders and Club Members can submit applications will be confirmed in the coming weeks but the Club is totally committed to improving communications with all supporters and the Official Rangers Fans Board will provide the platform for a more strategic dialogue with fans worldwide.Rangers Chief Executive Graham Wallace commented: “It is clear that the wider fanbase is fully supportive of the creation of an Official Rangers Fans Board so I am delighted to confirm this tangible step towards its implementation with the announcement of a nominations committee.“The committee will select a number of candidates for election to the Fans Board they feel best placed to represent the interests of supporters around the world.“Supporters have a key role to play in helping achieve success for Rangers on and off the park and the introduction of a Fans Board will provide the platform for more structured dialogue as well as providing the Club with a better understanding of the issues and concerns of the fanbase.“Full and meaningful engagement is crucial to the Club’s development and the creation of an Official Rangers Fans Board will give supporters the voice they have been craving.“Furthermore, this two-way dialogue will provide the opportunity to give greater insight and feedback to fans on decision made and greater transparency regarding key issues that affect our supporters.“The committee members all have different areas of expertise but they are all united by the common goal of helping take Rangers back to the very top of Scottish football and they will work hard to identify the best candidates for election.“Once the nominations are confirmed it will be down to the fans themselves to decide on exactly who will represent their interests, via an online vote, and I hope this process underlines our commitment to improving communications and engagement with our supporters.”http://www.rangers.c...cial-fans-board Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I think I recognise the name Ross hardie. Is he on here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersross 6,530 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Bit cruel using that bloke on the right as the poster-boy of the 'ready to listen' campaign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I think I recognise the name Ross hardie. Is he on here?Think its Ross Hendry mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelavic191 4,419 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 For a second I thought that said Tony Mowbray was on it... I look forward to seeing how this fan board interacts with the wider fan base & the actual board itself! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Think its Ross Hendry mateAhhh. my bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchibaldLeitch 380 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Good move.Once this is up an running any splinter groups will just be seen as nuisances and profiteers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 So anyone can apply then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Good positive news for a change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Good move.Once this is up an running any splinter groups will just be seen as nuisances and profiteers. the next logical step is for the Board to make a statement saying they no longer recognise any of the other fan groups, and any correspondence will only be done through the official ans board now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchibaldLeitch 380 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 the next logical step is for the Board to make a statement saying they no longer recognise any of the other fan groups, and any correspondence will only be done through the official ans board now.Spot on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 the next logical step is for the Board to make a statement saying they no longer recognise any of the other fan groups, and any correspondence will only be done through the official ans board now.Oaft! That would really make shit go down! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartypants 4,430 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 of Holly-Jade and Mhairi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Oaft! That would really make shit go down! TBh it's what needs to be done.Then the fanspivs can apply to be on the official board, and if they fail to get on it, they can....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 TBh it's what needs to be done.Then the fanspivs can apply to be on the official board, and if they fail to get on it, they can.......I agree with you, but I dont think they will react that way... The Club will be "out of order" in their eyes, no doubt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Bit cruel using that bloke on the right as the poster-boy of the 'ready to listen' campaign.He is sitting on front of Sloth from the Goonies Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Nice to see Alastair Kellock involved also Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm sure this is good news. It will put the Fans' Board in between the Board and wider fan groups. If set up and operated well it should be a good channel for much improved communications between the Board and Supporters. I'm also sure the new Fans' Board will have its work cut out to act as an effective representative body for the Support so here's hoping that those who nominate themselves and who are selected are up for the job and doing it for the sole reason of Rangers first and Rangers only.Who knows, the next step could be for the Chair of the Fans' Board to attend for relevant parts of the Club's Board meeting which would increase the opportunity improve comms direct to / from the Board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Nice to see Alastair Kellock involved also Aye. Good lad, by all accounts. Used to know his wife. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim beam 2,188 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sounds promising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,791 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 This is great news, and surely no Rangers fan can disagree with what the board has done on this occasion. Onwards and upwards we go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartanmack 3 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 applications from Season Ticket Holders and Club Members Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 What is it they'll be doing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 What is it they'll be doing? organising the new wave of spivs out demos obv Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,791 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 organising the new wave of spivs out demos obv Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.