Popular Post D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted July 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2018 A quick trawl through online dictionaries provides a variety of similar and succinct definitions for “Lifeblood”. “a vital or life-giving force or component” “the indispensable factor or influence that gives something its strength and vitality” “the thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else” RSC’s are not comprised of people who view themselves as “uber fans”, who consider themselves better or more deserving than others, they are just a group of bears who, most probably for geographical reasons, have aligned themselves together with the common purpose of following and supporting the club we love. They have evolved significantly since the days of their forerunner – the brake club, a name given honouring the mode of transport. A brake was large horse drawn carriage which could transport 20-30 people and brake clubs often had their own distinct banner in much the same way our modern RSC’s have their distinct logos. What a sight to behold that must have been! With the development of both motorised transport and the railways the days of the brake as a form of transport were numbered, but not so the recognised value of Rangers fans uniting together with the common purpose of following and supporting the club they loved. The modern-day RSC is a vital component part of the Rangers community with many more far reaching benefits than just transport. It serves to bring together like minded Rangers supporters who otherwise would have been strangers. I have in my phone 23 names which would not had been there had I not joined my local RSC. These are guys I speak with, rip the piss out of (always reciprocated) and socialise with on an almost daily basis. Our local RSC is effectively networking, bringing together people with a shared mission and vision. Collectively it serves to ignite the flames of passion for our football club. It is vital, it is strength giving and it is indispensable. Networking with other RSC’s is a further benefit, and on several occasions now we have enjoyed the hospitality of our friends in the Toryglen True Blues. Their passion and desire for our club is epitomised on the Rangers website “Buses leave 20 Social Club, Rutherglen for every Rangers game in Scotland and to every away European game that is reachable by bus” One can almost feel the “come hell or high water” oozing out of that! For a club which draws its support from all over Scotland and beyond the local RSC serves as the focal point for the Rangers diaspora, and one only has to look at the incredible work and achievements of the Plymouth True Blues, @ThePTBs1988 for those on twitter, as a shining example. Of course, irrespective of the many collateral benefits of an RSC, transport to and from games remain their primary function. The local Rangers Supporter Bus provides not only an essential service, but also by their character and nature, an indispensable service. They bridge the gap in the lack of provision afforded by public transport. With their localised pick ups and unique dropping off points they can make the difference between success and failure in our desire to follow Rangers, particularly for those who find themselves less able these days. In short, they offer affordability and accessibility. It is probably no co-incidence that the largest RSC in the world is in the far-flung regions of Lewis & Harris. As an RSC member I consider myself no better nor deserving than the bear who jumps in his or her car and makes the solitary journey to watch our beloved team. Having done that for many a year myself, I have the utmost respect for them. But having joined my local RSC, the energy, vitality and sense of belonging it provides is a drug of addiction I couldn’t be without. Our RSC’s are our lifeblood in so many ways – let’s make sure we sustain them. Sweetheart, jackrfc95, dougie76 and 29 others 32 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post K.A.I 36,183 Posted July 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2018 Someone send this to Robert Marshall at the earliest opportunity McEwan's Lager, Bluekev, CoopsLaud and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RFC55 107,780 Posted July 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, D'Artagnan said: A quick trawl through online dictionaries provides a variety of similar and succinct definitions for “Lifeblood”. “a vital or life-giving force or component” “the indispensable factor or influence that gives something its strength and vitality” “the thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else” RSC’s are not compromised of people who view themselves as “uber fans”, who consider themselves better or more deserving than others, they are just a group of bears who, most probably for geographical reasons, have aligned themselves together with the common purpose of following and supporting the club we love. They have evolved significantly since the days of their forerunner – the brake club, a name given honouring the mode of transport. A brake was large horse drawn carriage which could transport 20-30 people and brake clubs often had their own distinct banner in much the same way our modern RSC’s have their distinct logos. What a sight to behold that must have been! With the development of both motorised transport and the railways the days of the brake as a form of transport were numbered, but not so the recognised value of Rangers fans uniting together with the common purpose of following and supporting the club they loved. The modern-day RSC is a vital component part of the Rangers community with many more far reaching benefits than just transport. It serves to bring together like minded Rangers supporters who otherwise would have been strangers. I have in my phone 23 names which would not had been there had I not joined my local RSC. These are guys I speak with, rip the piss out of (always reciprocated) and socialise with on an almost daily basis. Our local RSC is effectively networking, bringing together people with a shared mission and vision. Collectively it serves to ignite the flames of passion for our football club. It is vital, it is strength giving and it is indispensable. Networking with other RSC’s is a further benefit, and on several occasions now we have enjoyed the hospitality of our friends in the Toryglen True Blues. Their passion and desire for our club is epitomised on the Rangers website “Buses leave 20 Social Club, Rutherglen for every Rangers game in Scotland and to every away European game that is reachable by bus” One can almost feel the “come hell or high water” oozing out of that! For a club which draws its support from all over Scotland and beyond the local RSC serves as the focal point for the Rangers diaspora, and one only has to look at the incredible work and achievements of the Plymouth True Blues, @ThePTBs1988 for those on twitter, as a shining example. Of course, irrespective of the many collateral benefits of an RSC, transport to and from games remain their primary function. The local Rangers Supporter Bus provides not only an essential service, but also by their character and nature, an indispensable service. They bridge the gap in the lack of provision afforded by public transport. With their localised pick ups and unique dropping off points they can make the difference between success and failure in our desire to follow Rangers, particularly for those who find themselves less able these days. In short, they offer affordability and accessibility. It is probably no co-incidence that the largest RSC in the world is in the far-flung regions of Lewis & Harris. As an RSC member I consider myself no better nor deserving than the bear who jumps in his or her car and makes the solitary journey to watch our beloved team. Having done that for many a year myself, I have the utmost respect for them. But having joined my local RSC, the energy, vitality and sense of belonging it provides is a drug of addiction I couldn’t be without. Our RSC’s are our lifeblood in so many ways – let’s make sure we sustain them. We are local to Glasgow but I went home on our bus. You'd think we'd just beaten barca the way our bus were singing and dancing the whole way home. Like you say the buzz on a bus at times is brilliant. You then have all the characters, you get the daft drunk who's always a mess, you have the sensible head that looks after all the loonies, you have the member who does ridiculous stuff whether it's a 10 minute journey or 4 hours. It's a great wee community and tbh without my own bus, KPL, Drumchapel loyal RSC, and the bus that leaves the brigton 7ways I'd not have made even 1/4 of the games I have. 4 buses that have been fortunate enough to have my company. BridgeIsBlue, D'Artagnan, MuirhouseBear and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, Rfc52 said: We are local to Glasgow but I went home on our bus. You'd think we'd just beaten barca the way our bus were singing and dancing the whole way home. Like you say the buzz on a bus at times is brilliant. You then have all the characters, you get the daft drunk who's always a mess, you have the sensible head that looks after all the loonies, you have the member who does ridiculous stuff whether it's a 10 minute journey or 4 hours. It's a great wee community and tbh without my own bus, KPL, Drumchapel loyal RSC, and the bus that leaves the brigton 7ways I'd not have made even 1/4 of the games I have. 4 buses that have been fortunate enough to have my company. Their forerunner bud... BridgeIsBlue, cascadeshrimp, dougie76 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,780 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, D'Artagnan said: Their forerunner bud... Superb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted July 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2018 Excellent piece D'Art. RSC's are a thing to be cherished so Rangers take note. A word of caution though, we had our agm last week and we are in good financial health despite donating over £8k to good causes. There were a few there demanding we spend money on a variety of assorted swally based activities. Now I've never had an issue with that kinda thing ? but the most vociferous were those you only see 2/3 times a season. I was driven to quote the following: "Don't judge your RSC from what you can get out of it but rather what you can put into it." 16BlueSherbert90, Gazza2258, Courtyard Bear and 12 others 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyc06 6,902 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Rfc52 said: We are local to Glasgow but I went home on our bus. You'd think we'd just beaten barca the way our bus were singing and dancing the whole way home. Like you say the buzz on a bus at times is brilliant. You then have all the characters, you get the daft drunk who's always a mess, you have the sensible head that looks after all the loonies, you have the member who does ridiculous stuff whether it's a 10 minute journey or 4 hours. It's a great wee community and tbh without my own bus, KPL, Drumchapel loyal RSC, and the bus that leaves the brigton 7ways I'd not have made even 1/4 of the games I have. 4 buses that have been fortunate enough to have my company. From what I hear, you are both these guys!! ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,780 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, scottyc06 said: From what I hear, you are both these guys!! ? I can be mate but on my bus I'm a relatively sane person Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 33,994 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Good piece mate. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodster 162 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, D'Artagnan said: Their forerunner bud... That is outstanding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Rfc52 said: Superb Bit of history on Alex Craig - played for Rangers, Greenock Morton and Ireland. He was born in Galway in 1886, and had two spells at our club (144 appeaances) but never won a medal dougie76 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,780 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, D'Artagnan said: Bit of history on Alex Craig - played for Rangers, Greenock Morton and Ireland. He was born in Galway in 1886, and had two spells at our club (144 appeaances) but never won a medal Thought we had a signing policy mate? Falcoholic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, Rfc52 said: Thought we had a signing policy mate? We'd abandoned it at the time to prepare ourselves to cause The Wall Street Crash of 1929 TEFTONG, RFC55, CoopsLaud and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Great read D’art. As you said through the dark days of the last few years the main thing that kept me coming back season after season was Eddlewood Loyal RSC. It’s as much about meeting up with these Bears as it is about the football. TEFTONG, CoopsLaud, RFC55 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MuirhouseBear 291 Posted July 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2018 Great post D’Art. I was secretary of my RSC last season and for part of the season before so I’m well aware of the amount of work that goes in to allow our support to travel to games up and down the country. Without RSC’s we probably wouldn’t have the biggest and most consistent away support in the UK. Taken a step back from helping run it this year but will still be on the bus every week having the time of my life with my best mates. The mates you go to the football with see you in the best and worst states possible, pals for life 100%. CoopsLaud, dougie76, D'Artagnan and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2018 Couple more images for the history buffs amongst us. 16BlueSherbert90, Vanoli, Tiger Shaw and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2018 dougie76, TEFTONG, Vanoli and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Widow's Son 399 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 As an overseas supporter, I've attended a few games in clubs and have enjoyed the banter. Don't frequent them since I'm sober these days and I gave my word to my wife to stay well away. But I can vouch for them so far away from Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZA83 195 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The rsc am a member of their is a lot of older fans but a fair few younger ones over the last few years us younger ones have become quite tight knit we all meet up before the bus for a beer we go out after games together close season we're generally out every weekend for a bevy like D'art says wouldn't happen probably if it wasn't for the rsc excellent post D'art ?? D'Artagnan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserJon 12,317 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I am sure like many on here pleased to see you now back putting your view across @D'Artagnan. I mentioned RSC in the Louden thread. I used to go 20 years ago from Uni at Keele with Stoke RSC. Never met them before but spent three years travelling up and thoroughly enjoying it. The guy from the club hooked me up up with another RSC to go on away trips, again knew nobody when I got on any of these buses but would still know them now, in fact that has happened, i.e are you so and so etc etc who went on so and so trip, leaving out any details now I am a responsible adult but hopefully you get the jist. RSC are more than just a fare to the game its about bonds and friendships and so on. 16BlueSherbert90 and D'Artagnan 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 15/07/2018 at 00:14, D'Artagnan said: Is that Windass and Morelos leading the line? Back to the RSC's, and merit to an Internet RSC where Bears overseas or not physically close to an RSC could join, discuss? 1 Hadron Collider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,303 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: This was a very respectful thread until that comment. You are awful, but I like it. ? siddiqi_drinker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 What’s the latest on the recent RSC’s v The Marshalls? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,175 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 15/07/2018 at 08:14, D'Artagnan said: Couple more images for the history buffs amongst us. I need an uber magnifying glass to read the text. Great pictures though:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum_Doon 1,036 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 That's myself turned 60 there, in May. First Rangers game was at Firhill, when I would have been about 8 years old and could just see over the wall. First Rangers memory was seeing Willie Johnston warming up, sprinting up and down the touchline. Couldn't believe anyone could run that fast. My dad was a sleeping car attendant, working from Glasgow to Euston, Fort William and Aberdeen, so was away from home much of the time. In his absence, my y uncle Billy (played for Third Lanark), would take me to away games on the Maryhill supporters bus. So that was my genesis and thanks for bringing this up - aye, exactly - I must be one of the few who still remember going on a supporters bus to Shawfield on a Wednesday night, so excited we could realistically beat Clyde (younger Bears, look it up circa those days!). So.... 60 years on now and son, myself and our youngling wee bears were just all lamenting there... 'experienced European campaigner Steven Gerrard notes that it was a mainstay of Liverpool's triumphs how many times the team came away from European away ties with what many would see as another mundane 0-0 'draw' For sure, the team's not quite the class of Belgium, yet, however... I'm still optimistic for this season. Depends though, doesn't it, what happens before that transfer deadline. CoopsLaud, siddiqi_drinker and dougie76 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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