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    beattie72 reacted to outlaw69uk in Vanguard Bears - just who are they?   
    Follow follow is run as a business, by a man who's ultimate goal has always been a tie and blazer. In doing so, he sells "fanzines" although possibly not as much now due to not paying his printers, he fleeces fans, he sells products with rangers brands, which he has not been authorised to do, nor paid for the right to do so. This takes money from the fans, and also keeps it out of the clubs pockets, which is even worse in recent times.
    He, and associates have also been responsible for the threatening emails etc sent to prospective buyers of the club, and others, which put the clubs very existence in peril.
    If you view it as a website only, which I am presuming you are, then there is still the issue of costing the club money. Makes perfect sense that he is looked at.
    I think it's nice a member chose to write that article. It contains a lot of things that would rightly be praised, and shows there is a wide range of members with influence in other groups, such as rtidni, and the other things that are done. Most of these things go unmentioned as, the viewpoint is actually getting them done, is far more important than telling the world about it. We don't do things for a look at me reaction, we so them because they should be done, and that's the part I am most proud of.
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    beattie72 reacted to charlotte1008 in Vanguard Bears - just who are they?   
    Similar to many Scottish based Bears, in the last number of years I’ve found myself disillusioned by events in Scotland pertaining to my beloved football club, how it was perceived and how it was such an easy target for its enemies. After reading a few articles on-line from Vanguard Bears I decided to apply to their web based forum at http://www.vanguardbears.co.uk/ to join them in the hope of redressing the balance.
    The 20th of October 2012 was a defining day for the group of Rangers fans known as the Vanguard Bears, and I’ve penned this article because I believe the work that VB do should be available for the wider support to view.
    It brought the group into the public eye for many supporters of our club, and many within the media pack for the very first time.
    On a day when Rangers football club set a new world record of 49,486 for an attendance in a fourth tier football match, many Vanguard Bears were in the crowd. Many thousands of people would have opened their match day programme and seen that the young Rangers first team player Robbie Crawford has been sponsored by the Vanguard Bears for the season. At half time a highly respected and prominent member of Vanguard Bears and member of the supporters group RTID NI presented two cheques with a combined total of £46,050 to our club. This amazing donation was raised by Rangers fans in Northern Ireland to support our club in its time of need.
    Half time also saw the unveiling of a new banner, from the Vanguard Bears. The flag was a reward to the group, by the group, for all the hard work done by members past and present. It’s size, its message and its beauty drew many remarks from supporters who were quite rightly impressed by this fantastic banner, created by and for a supporters group who many of them had never heard of. Many supporters, so impressed by this banner, asked the people around them who the Vanguard Bears were.
    So who exactly are the Vanguard Bears?
    If you would believe the ramblings of the mentally-ill wannabe Irish, but definitely Scottish, blogger Phil - The Failed Journalist, we, as Rangers supporters are an underclass, a Klan, bigots and hooligans. Rich indeed, when you consider that those words have been written by a discredited journalist who has been described by the mainstream media as being “tarred with the sectarian brush”.
    - The Failed Journalist isn’t the only one to have expressed an opinion on the group though; an on-line forum "FollowFollow.com" run by someone who purports to be a Rangers supporter, Mark Dingwall, but which allows supporters of not just Rangers, but of Celtic and other Scottish clubs to post, has used his forum to launch attack after attack upon the Vanguard Bears. He describes members of the group as bullies, hooligans, terrorist sympathisers, bigots and self proclaimed Uber-fans. He has put in place a filter which will not even allow the name of the group to be published within his forum (example below).

    Aided and abetted by his small group of moderators, they censure posts and remove all reference to the group. On his forum, Vanguard Bears are a group not to be spoken of, and his reasons for this?
    The Vanguard Bears dared to challenge him when he proclaimed himself as the voice of the Rangers Supporters. They highlighted his rather shady financial dealings in the past, and questioned whether he was a fit and proper person to be entrusted with funds raised by loyal Rangers supporters during our clubs darkest hour. This was particularly relevant due to the very nature of Rangers off field problems, and the much highlighted issues surrounding our last owner in this regard.
    So, if you would believe the mentally ill, sectarian pseudo-Irish blogger, or the self proclaimed voice of the Rangers support, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Vanguard Bears are some sort of extremist group. You would be very wrong.
    Vanguard Bears are not terrorist sympathisers, bigots, self-seeking publicity junkies, hooligans or bullies. They are not some kind of Klan, nor do they consider themselves some kind of Uber-fans group.
    Vanguard Bears, are a group whose members come from all walks of life. Its membership includes professional people and also includes some of the most talented bloggers and writers in the United Kingdom. They are predominantly members of the Protestant Unionist Loyalist community, and as their banner proudly proclaims their primary aim is to “Defend our Traditions”. Being a Vanguard Bear carries with it a great deal of responsibility. Vanguard Bears defend our traditions, defend our football club, and defend our way of life. They are armed with a formidable weapon, a weapon which those who would kill our club, our traditions and our way of life truly fear above anything else. The Truth!
    While our enemies rely on unsubstantiated propaganda and biased media reporting from their carefully orchestrated sympathisers within the media, the truth is far mightier. To them, the truth truly hurts. When they call for trophy stripping and accuse our club of committing the greatest sporting scandal in Scottish football history, we remind them that there can be no greater sporting scandal in any countries history than that which saw a club in Scotland deliberately conceal child abuse.
    We live in a time where being proud to be a Protestant is almost considered a crime, and to openly proclaim it, may see you cautioned by the police.
    In Northern Ireland, many politicians sold out the members of the PUL community in their rush for power within the Assembly. Protestants have become more and more marginalised, the Orange Order have been under almost constant attack by the Parades Commission and IRA supporters and former members, who have gained positions within the corridors of power.
    The vast sums of money raised by the Orange Order and the flute bands, and the positive impact the bands and Orange Orders have within the communities is ignored. A propaganda war is being waged by the media and pro IRA groups, against the PUL and the Loyal Orders.
    At the same time, Republican groups are able to incite violence, promote terrorist groups and openly display firearms in public. Biased media censorship ensures that the Republican groups attract no negative publicity.
    Vanguard Bears made a stand where others would not. Members of the group highlighted the disparity between how the Orange Orders, flute bands and the PUL community in Northern Ireland were being treated in comparison to the Republican element within the community. Those members compiled a detailed portfolio of hard evidence which supported this and published it. I suspect many people out-with the group were unaware that it was Vanguard Bears who led the way.
    In Scotland, the PUL have been under constant attack for a number of years. The Scottish Assembly is run by a party determined to bring about a break up of the Union. It has sought and been granted a referendum vote, to decide on the fate of the Union, and it will use any means at its disposal to try to ensure they get the decision they are desperate for.
    The ruling Scottish Nationalist Party, assisted by a concentrated and biased media campaign, were able to push through their parliament; sectarian laws which were not only unnecessary, but cleverly designed to suppress and isolate the PUL community in Scotland. Vanguard Bears have actively highlighted the disparities in the way the law is being applied within Scotland, they have challenged the powers that be, and provided hard evidence to support their claims. Again I suspect that few out-with the group itself, actually realise that it was Vanguard Bears who were at the forefront in exposing this.
    Although Vanguard Bears are primarily a Rangers supporters group; supporters of the biggest and best supported club in Scotland, a club who have won more domestic championship titles than any other club in the world, as you have read, they are more, much more.
    Despite all that our club has endured in recent times, Vanguard Bears have supported the new owners, the management team, the playing squad, and the many support staff at the club, ranging from the people in the ticket office to the people who serve the food on match days. They have bought the plot and headstone of Rangers founder William McBeath, who rests in peace in Lincoln. The Vanguard Bears have donated money to the club, they have supported their fellow Rangers fans by donating money to allow them to attend games, they have challenged biased media reporting against the club, they have challenged heavy handed policing of our supporters on numerous occasions this season, they have taken the fight to those who would destroy our famous club. They have protested against the biased BBC, and will no doubt do so again as the attacks on our cub continue. They have promoted unity amongst a sometimes divided support, and have demanded answers from those who put the very existence of our club into doubt.
    Of course; if you are a Vanguard Bear, you already know this. If you are not, then I suspect you were unaware of exactly how much this supporters group has done for our club and the PUL community in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Vanguard Bears do not openly seek any recognition, nor do they class themselves as better than any other supporters group. They would much rather work away, for the benefit of our club, our traditions and our way of life behind the scenes. It is only those who know nothing about the group who denigrate and attack it.
    Vanguard Bears, Defending our Traditions? Most definitely!
    Hated but Rated? Hated by those who know nothing about us, but rated by all!
    The Ref
    A Proud Vanguard Bear
    http://www.vanguardbears.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=298:vanguard-bears-just-who-are-they
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    beattie72 got a reaction from superally355 in Our Manager - Ally McCoist   
    I agree
    He is taking us backwards.
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    beattie72 got a reaction from superally355 in Our Manager - Ally McCoist   
    Ally as a manager has been nothing short of woeful
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    beattie72 reacted to shanghaitrueblue in Our Manager - Ally McCoist   
    We have not done well against part-timers in the 3rd Division, but we have SPL players. Problem is coaching!
    Sorry SAL, you are not the route to Rangers renaissance. Stand aside now.
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    beattie72 reacted to #WATP in The 3 signings to be Announced ! Sourced for yees !   
    Is Dunny reliable?
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    beattie72 reacted to Dunny_01 in The 3 signings to be Announced ! Sourced for yees !   
    1.
    DAVID TEMPLETON. ( at Auchenhowie training centre)
    2.
    RYAN MCGOWAN ( Away back to Hearts, nae wages this month )
    3.
    ALAN HUTTON !! ( Hiding in a cupboard at Dave Cooper templeton training centre )
    From my usual sources boys !!
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    beattie72 reacted to ForeverBlue_Since91 in Why are we still singing about the UVF   
    See all this utter fucking shit about people wanting to sing about there team well, were the fuck are all of yous on a Saturday?
    When follow follow gets started it's only the TBO or the UBS that start it and Finnish it. The same with four men had a dream every other Saturday etc etc etc.
    Were are all of yous because it's only ever TBO and UBS i here singing these songs.
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    beattie72 got a reaction from paisleyroad in Why are we still singing about the UVF   
    Several outings in this thread anyway
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    beattie72 got a reaction from cambyloyal in McCoist might not be up to this job   
    If only he played people in correct positions and Jig not in midfield.
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    beattie72 reacted to Clemdog in McCoist might not be up to this job   
    I think I'll hit depression if our football keeps up like this.
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    beattie72 reacted to papaguy51 in McCoist might not be up to this job   
    Unless............
    He changes his tactics, philosophy and team selection.
    Simply not good enough. He simply has no idea how to alter a game that's going against him.
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    beattie72 reacted to No.12 in Responsible Gambling - advice available   
    It's very, very easy to fall into the trap with online betting, and this is just a wee message to bears to gamble responsibly.
    If anyone find theirselves getting further into the gambling blackhole, there are various people you can contact.
    They are listed here: http://www.gambleaware.co.uk/help-and-advice
    Thanks.
    No.12
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    beattie72 reacted to ayrshireger in *** The Official Football Manager 2012 Thread***   
    I done some edit's to Marky's database, to put in all the transfers into us.
    If you want the transfers, I can upload that, and you can just use it.
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    beattie72 reacted to Marky. in *** The Official Football Manager 2012 Thread***   
    Check mine mate, it's the top of the "Football Gaming" subforum pinned up.
    You need to download my file and follow the instructions carefully to get it perfect.
    Also, I haven't done all the transfers, so everyone from Dean Shiels is not in the squad. Planning on making an edit at the end of the transfer window.
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    beattie72 reacted to Captain Hilts in *** Live football thread Season 12/13***   
    cos most Man Utd fans can't speak English
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    beattie72 reacted to harry handsome in Walter Smith to try and buy Rangers   
    Walter buys us and you will be talking about the biggest fan buy in ever anywhere, I will put up more than I ever have for anything.
    On top of season tickets we can have a members scheme for guys like me who live at the other end of the world.
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    beattie72 reacted to Superabby in Walter Smith to try and buy Rangers   
    Think we'll find more money from the fans will be put in now that we have a figurehead we all trust. Know a few bears weren't keen on putting money in before because they never knew where it was going , including myself. But a smith led group has for more credibility than any other, and will get 100% backing I'd imagine.
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    beattie72 reacted to Dunny_01 in Walter Smith to try and buy Rangers   
    yA FUCKIN DANCER, Lets hope this happens, and Uncle Walter is the new owner!!!
    come on Walter do us proud !!!!!!!! Green will be kackin his pants
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    beattie72 reacted to GeneralCartmanLee in Blue Knights have won   
    Thread needs set on fire and pushed down a hill....
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    beattie72 reacted to ayrshiregers in Legends Game   
    I was in Copland front and I must say I was jealous of you lot doing the bouncy for half the game . Atmosphere was brilliant as a whole though , Super Ally was giving me the shivers!
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    beattie72 got a reaction from Gid in Mervan Celik signs for Rangers   
    He's blue, he's white his name is fucking shite.
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    beattie72 got a reaction from usranger in ***The Official St. Mirren - Rangers Thread***   
    No one to blame but mccoist tbh.
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