Ferris Bueller 1,569 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Good statement? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonok 1,245 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Club 1872 Support For Pedro Caixinha 24 May, 2017 At the end of what has been a disappointing season, Club 1872 would like to extend its support to Rangers manager, Pedro Caixinha in the face of a disgraceful campaign against him by sections of the Scottish media. A succession of pundits – none of whom have ever succeeded in management – have lined up to attack Pedro almost from day one of his arrival in Scotland. They have been ably assisted by sections of the Scottish press who appear to be totally unable to put their own allegiances or petty disagreements with our club to one side. From the xenophobic ramblings of ex-Celtic player, Charlie Nicholas to the lowest common denominator nonsense of Chris Sutton, these so called experts have been quick to criticise Pedro despite him inheriting a squad which had unperformed over the past season and which he has not yet had any opportunity to revamp. Sutton, who still appears be haunted by the memory of Helicopter Sunday, has been one of the worst offenders. A man who was an abject failure as a manager and is an even worse pundit, has been given free rein on both BT Sport and on the pages of the Daily Record to wage a witless campaign to undermine our new manager. If this is the best the media can do for commentary on our game then it is in a worse state than anyone feared. The Daily Record’s Keith Jackson, unwelcome at Ibrox for several weeks, has now concocted an excuse to criticise Pedro for taking the time to pose for photos with fans after winning the last game of the season. Pedro was not celebrating a mediocre season – he was rightly taking time to acknowledge the efforts of our supporters. Rangers supporters have, as always, shown tremendous loyalty ahead of next season by purchasing upwards of 35,000 season tickets prior to the start of the public sale. Despite a relative lack of success, our fans also boasted the largest travelling support in the UK over the course of the past season – once again proving our unwavering and unconditional support for our club. Pedro Caixinha will have the opportunity over the coming weeks to form his own squad and enable our supporters to assess him on the basis of his own efforts and ideas. When making that assessment, we will not take our lead from washed up journalists, ‘controversial’ pundits or disgruntled ex-employees. Club 1872 looks forward with optimism to the new season and hopes that the steadfast backing shown by our supporters will be rewarded with a Rangers team we can once again be proud of. Issued by Supporters Voice Limited, a Club 1872 company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBlueSky 259 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 100% agree with that. Well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Good statement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I only really praise statements that Craig Houston has a hand in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jonok said: ...Club 1872 Support For Pedro Caixinha Issued by Supporters Voice Limited, a Club 1872 company... James Blair (RIFC board member / Director). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenerife Bear 1,748 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Don't they only have one member or board member left? This forum is more relevant than C1872. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Very good statement from 1872 . This is one of the areas it should have been active in from the start. Hopefully this is a start from 1872 in being more proactive. Well done whoever put the statement together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Why are they not calling for the board to challenge the media? This is a decent enough statement but does nothing but tell Rangers fans what we already know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Tenerife Bear said: Don't they only have one member or board member left? This forum is more relevant than C1872. No I think 2 of the people who resigned are back on the board now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gj923 1,457 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Good statement Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivybank 4,573 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Did they not have a meeting last night? Anyone got any updates Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Are these just statements posted on their website or press releases? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneva_ger 9,318 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Good statement and yes it deserves to be released as a press statement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AljayBoy 2,298 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Can't argue with any of that, although I'd have been more likely to throw in a comment alluding to - or even outright stating - Sutton's well publicised bankruptcy in addition to Helicopter Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgers 565 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Someone has to do the work the club resolutely refuses to do, the PR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,123 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Well said, for once ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopsleftboot 5,512 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, AljayBoy said: Can't argue with any of that, although I'd have been more likely to throw in a comment alluding to - or even outright stating - Sutton's well publicised bankruptcy in addition to Helicopter Sunday. Or remind the public of how he demanded Gordon Marshall to cheat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, jimgers said: Someone has to do the work the club resolutely refuses to do, the PR. It's from the club...via James Blair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgers 565 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Virtuoso said: It's from the club...via James Blair. In my best Michael Caine accent '' Not a lot of people know that'' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calio 688 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Decent but I preferred the phantoms article on Bears enjoying themselves & the uproar amongst the haters. 1872 is pretty much a busted flush and I say that still as a contributor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Great statement. They need much much more of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,350 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Good statement. About time we all got behind the manager, new looking playing squad and the club in general. Like most, I'm sick to death of the petty infighting, backstabbing and bitching that goes on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Like this statement. Would like it even more if it came from the club though. About time our club defended itself and its employees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 The naivety on here that this comes from C1872 / SVL and not the club. Fuck me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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