WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/pipe/1212922/john-brown-rubbishes-mark-warburtons-claims-he-left-rangers-a-success In the words of John Brown ___________________________________________________________________________________ Former Rangers defender John Brown has rubbished Mark Warburton’s claims he left the club a success. The former Ibrox boss reckons he should be applauded for leading the Light Blues back to the Ladbrokes Premiership. However, in an interview last week, Warburton also suggested the Gers support were wrong to expect their team could challenge Brendan Rodgers’ rampant Celtic this term. Warburton is now in charge at Nottingham Forest but Brown believes he is wide of the mark if he thinks the Ibrox faithful will remember this season’s dismal campaign with fondness. Gers were sitting in third place when Warburton parted company with the club on February 11, a massive 27 points adrift of Rodgers’ runaway leaders. The gap now stands at 35 points after Celtic wrapped up their sixth-straight title on Sunday. Former Light Blues defender Brown said: “He’s no longer the manager – I don’t know how he looks at success. “(The gulf between Rangers and Celtic should not be) 30-plus points and that’s where the previous manager was wrong. “We know we’re not going to be up there for maybe a year or two until we get a squad. “But we shouldn’t be that distance behind. The number of points Rangers have lost to other teams in the league has been alarming. “So I think Mark called that wrong.” Warburton – who denies claims by Rangers that he, assistant boss Davie Weir and chief scout Frank McParland had resigned their positions – helped end the club’s five-year lower league nightmare when he guided the Glasgow giants to promotion last term. But this season’s campaign has been a nightmare, with most of the Englishman’s 11 summer signings proving to be expensive flops. His marquee capture Joey Barton had to be paid off following a training ground bust-up with his boss, while the additions of Niko Kranjcar and Philippe Senderos were also costly mistakes. But Warburton insists he made a positive impact north of the border. He told the Telegraph: “We came in and promotion (from the Scottish Championship) was non-negotiable, we won it early by 11 points. We lost in the Scottish Cup Final, beating Celtic in the semi-final, and left with the club second in the Premiership table. “I can’t help but think that must go down as successful – not in an arrogant way, far from it, but I defy anyone to say that’s not been a good period. “Some of the Rangers fans are magnificent but the expectation is hard because it’s very difficult for them to accept their club not being at the top of Scottish football and fighting European campaigns. But it was a fantastic experience and it can’t be taken away from me.” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ F*** Warburton - in fact he's gone from the worlds most successful club, to the most successful club in Nottingham. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Brown's correct re Warburton but I can't take him seriously when the likes of him and Goram refused to say the same about their chum McCoist when he left Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 did Warburton not say that getting promoted and getting to cup final after beating our biggest rivals in the Semi was a success? Maybe I missed the part of the article where he claimed this season was a success??! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluegeneBop 157 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Brown called it right regarding MW...but where was he when McCoist fucked up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,358 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Have a word with your mate king then brown, while he's showing you the deeds he can show you the magical 30mill he's gonna invest Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 The most sense he's spoken for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 When did Brown get the job as official Rangers spokesman as he hasn't shut up since the weekend, speaking as though he's the PR man for the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Still waiting for the rest of the article to be posted where MW says his time was a success. He's quite clearly made the point that his first 12 months in charge were a success. I'd love for someone to tell me they weren't Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,016 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Warburton's time with us would be looked at differently if we were at least clear second. They've had a freak season and even if we'd beaten them at Ibrox they'd still be miles and miles in front. No excuses for stupid points dropped against Hamilton, Kille, Ross County x2, St Kohnstone x2, the lack of fight or plan b against Hearts twice and addressing serious issues with his defence and tactics that were clear as day last season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Kings already told us he doesn't expect Pedro to challenge this season, he also told Warburton he didn't expect the title last season but would be happy with second. Mediocrity filters down from the Top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 31 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said: When did Brown get the job as official Rangers spokesman as he hasn't shut up since the weekend, speaking as though he's the PR man for the club. Embarrassing, we wheel this fool out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I think if bomber used his full mouth we'd see sensible comments like this more often Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linfield1690 4,249 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Thats the off sales opened now jb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 70,782 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Meh. He fucked it with his shambolic McCoist agenda. No consistency, had Warburton been a former Rangers player then Bomber would be out defending him regardless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,954 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 21 minutes ago, Getstiffed said: Still waiting for the rest of the article to be posted where MW says his time was a success. He's quite clearly made the point that his first 12 months in charge were a success. I'd love for someone to tell me they weren't 'and left with the club second in the Premiership table. I can’t help but think that must go down as successful' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,507 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Show us the deeds Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, Frank Harrison said: 'and left with the club second in the Premiership table. I can’t help but think that must go down as successful' So he didn't say this season was a success then. Cheers for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,954 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Getstiffed said: So he didn't say this season was a success then. Cheers for that. That's exactly what he said? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just now, Frank Harrison said: That's exactly what he said? Are you asking me or telling me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centenarystand 2,227 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Brown telling it the way it was with Warbuton. Brown telling the new manager the agenda against Rangers in Scotland. Dont really see much wrong with this to be fair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,954 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, Getstiffed said: Are you asking me or telling me? Fuck up ya condescending arsehole Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Brian Fantana said: When did Brown get the job as official Rangers spokesman as he hasn't shut up since the weekend, speaking as though he's the PR man for the club. Probably because he has secured the assistant coach job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just now, Frank Harrison said: Fuck up ya condescending arsehole You've stuck a question mark at the end of the sentence mate ffs. You're a wank? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 whether management or playing, the people involved in football look for excuses to alleviate failure. Players blame teammates, the pitch, the weather, the manager... Managers blame the board, the players for not working hard enough, the pitch, the weather or try and show failure as some form of progress using disputable benchmarks as proof. The people in football who actually stands up and are accountable and acknowledge both success and failure are few and far between. And any people who view football management and use the term "project" should be hung, drawn and quartered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,121 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 John Brown can go fuck himself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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