Ace 3,556 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Rangers are set to host a revamped fan zone experience at the Ibrox Football Centre at the first home game of the season. Supporters will be able to enjoy drinks, activities and a legends Q&A before and after the St Mirren match on August 11. The event, which is being seen as a precursor to the club’s long-term matchday experience plan, will see 2,000 fans flood into the football centre on Edmiston Drive. Last season the club held similar fan zones in the Edmiston House car park. But licensing agent, Stephen McGowan, acting on behalf of the club, said: “Rangers want to create a better matchday experience for the fans. A decision has been taken to proceed with a one-off event. “There will be food and beverages with a bar and entertainment, including sports activities for kids, inflatables and beat the goalie. There will also be other kiosks relating to Club 1872. “At 12pm the bar will open and the activities will continue. There will be a legends question and answer session at 2pm.” The fan zone will close while the match is ongoing, with fans then able to go back into the football centre once the final whistle goes until 6pm. Mr McGowan added: “The driver here is a wider aspiration from the football club to demonstrate that they can operate a fun facility which is safe and in which families can come and enjoy themselves. The club wants this to be a civilised experience. “The next steps for us is to look at other similar events we might be able to hold. “This is dipping our toes in. Thereafter there’s a long-term vision. But that’s some months away at least.” Rangers were granted the licence to sell alcohol and operate between 12pm and 6pm on August 11. The club has also lodged an application for a temporary public entertainment licence which is due to be heard before the start of the season. It’s all in preparation for Steven Gerrard’s first home league game as manager. A spokeswoman for the Gers said: “Rangers are delighted to announce that for the first home game of the coming season a new fan zone will be created at the Ibrox Football Centre directly opposite the iconic Bill Struth Main Stand entrance. “This area will be significantly larger than the current test site and will create a new family-friendly environment where supporters can gather before and after the game to participate in a variety of activities, meet ex-Rangers players, listen to live music and enjoy a range of food and drinks, including alcohol, from local suppliers. “The fan zone will open from 11am and will be free to enter. “It will be carefully managed by stewards to ensure a safe and secure environment for supporters and their families to enjoy the pre-match entertainment.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Specky Forum Organiser 64,460 Posted June 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2018 What's the policy regarding drugs and bigotry EMRFC, Rum Ham, sRcFoCt and 9 others 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Goosetav said: What's the policy regarding drugs and bigotry To be encouraged but keep it away from the kids EMRFC and Blue Nosed Babe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackley Bluenose 4,479 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Goosetav said: What's the policy regarding drugs and bigotry Follow with pride Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,620 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Sounds more like they do down south, Man city's was very good and along similar lines. Lloyd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just now, Sportingintegritymyarse said: Sounds more like they do down south, Man city's was very good and along similar lines. ManCity have permanent food stalls as you walk through the outskirts of thier stadium too, serves all sorts from Mexican to Italian. They also have a performance stage & beer sellers. It' a great way to bring families to the stadium & capture more of thier cash. Lloyd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Will inevitably be ruined by bampots. And the weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Vandenbroucke 26,133 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, FSM said: Will inevitably be ruined by bampots. @born a blue nose @Dan Deacon @Goosetav @ForeverAndEver @BridgeIsBlue @Rfc52 yaasss ForeverAndEver, BridgeIsBlue and graeme_4 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,719 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 fud Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,455 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, FSM said: Will inevitably be ruined by bampots. And the weather. Best to go at the earliest opportunity for the brief duration it lasts then Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Vandenbroucke 26,133 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just now, born a blue nose said: fud :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bronzy said: @born a blue nose @Dan Deacon @Goosetav @ForeverAndEver @BridgeIsBlue @Rfc52 yaasss BABN never goes to games mate. Davy Vandenbroucke, ForeverAndEver and wully 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirhouseBear 291 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Great idea. Needed something like this for ages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,719 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, FSM said: BABN never goes to games mate. you're a one season wonder Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 A bars good hopefully it’s a better effort than the Poundland fan zone from last season Lloyd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,977 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Is this a Rangers thing where the money goes to the club or a club1872 thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd 10,756 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: Is this a Rangers thing where the money goes to the club or a club1872 thing? It’s a Rangers thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Great idea - will have to effectively stewarded though as inevitably there will be the few who spoil it for the many Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: you're a one season wonder I bet you've never actually set foot in Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,719 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, FSM said: I bet you've never actually set foot in Ibrox. I bet you I've been to Ibrox 50 times more than you. any money Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just now, born a blue nose said: I bet you I've been to Ibrox 50 times more than you. any money 100 quid. Ok, prove it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,719 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just now, FSM said: 100 quid. Ok, prove it. fuck up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just now, born a blue nose said: fuck up Knew it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, FSM said: 100 quid. Ok, prove it. Prove he hasn’t BABN wins then born a blue nose and ianb1547 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,719 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, FSM said: Knew it. ok uncle kraker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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