chris182

Spot on

I have to agree with this being shocking. He's in a 'Gers top now - people will have to get used to the fact. I cringe when I heard that today and if it keeps up, the press will run with it. It won't just affect him but the rest of the squad too Having being bothered at first about the prospect of him signing, I hope he proves me wrong. There's no doubt he will try his upmost for the cause like any decent professional should

Spot on mate. Walt will know that he needs players in other areas, he'll be replacing hutton for a start!

Very sad to hear this. A great and honest man. RIP Tommy

http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1312613,00.html

Cheers bud!

I'll say 95,503 Bring it!

What a season that would be for him (and us) if he notched the winner and we then go on to get the league! ITS ON LIKE DONKEY KONG :rangers:

Haha, good one ye! The easiest 20 quid that guy has ever made - if he remembers!!! Set your phone alarm! Have a great one manny

Hope you have a good one matey. Im just gutted I won't be there All the best and give it large from all the bears stuck at home!

Brilliant!! Bring the Cup home lads

Unbelieveable - you guys do us so proud. Brings a tear

Congratulations mate! You've got a genuine sick note there There are very limited circumstances where football takes a back seat, and this is one

Spot on - was thinking that myself. Would be a win-win me thinks. He obviously needs employment in Football again and this could help him in his recovery THERE'S ONLY ONE PAUL GASCOIGNE!!

Mebbie, but he'd cost a good 6 - 7 million! I'd be happy with them blowing that!

i mean im a bit disappointed about lock of support etc but i really think we should just shut up and get on with it, constant whinging isnt helping anybody. this season has been a grade a clusterfuck, no denying it, but as long as the SPL avoid any repeat performances then theres not that much more they could realistically do. end of the day, we are rangers and we dont need help from anybody.

Came across this on Newsnow. Doesn't appear to be happy with Sir David! http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/ma...&feed=sport Nobody's laughing at Rangers' plight, but they're not listening either After claiming Rangers had outgrown the SPL in the 1990s, Sir David Murray deserves no sympathy over the fixture congestion now Hillary Clinton v Barack Obama, cyclone-ravaged Burma, the apparent collapse of the Labour Party, or, in sporting terms, the incredible rise of Indian Premier League cricket and conjecture regarding the Beijing Olympics. All matters, any reasonable onlooker would think, that should divert the chuckling world from a small fixture congestion issue in Scotland's top football division. One of the most unedifying aspects of the recent row over how many matches Rangers should play in how many days as they approach a potentially glorious season finale has been the willingness of those never even close to being tried or trusted in running a business, let alone professional football league, to use words such as "bungling" and "muppets" to describe the SPL. Stinging criticisms are more vogue than offering viable solutions to a problem. Sir David Murray, however, should know better. When Murray speaks, half the country – and most of the media – seemingly stands to attention. Neutral onlookers foster a smile when the Rangers chairman offers a rare address to the nation, something he was only too keen to do with great regularity as the Ibrox outfit dominated the domestic scene more than a decade ago. It had taken until Tuesday, when any hope Rangers had of postponing tomorrow's league match against Dundee United had unceremoniously vanished, for the statement to arrive. "Throughout the world people will laugh at this decision in disbelief," claimed Murray, who is rather agitated that his club are not being handed a week's rest before the Uefa Cup final. Their opponents, Zenit St Petersburg, meanwhile, have had three league games cancelled with the Russian season, crucially, in its infancy. Rather than openly celebrate the situation, Zenit are skipping over to the Netherlands to play a friendly against AZ Alkmaar. Ironically the Rangers manager, Walter Smith, spoke with a degree of legitimacy when he accused Celtic's chief executive, Peter Lawwell, of being disingenuous in his comments regarding a potential extension to the Scottish season. Lawwell, of course, was merely looking after the interests of his own club; Murray is doing exactly the same. Rather than openly question the SPL's decision-making process in a season of unforeseen circumstances, Murray could perhaps have said: "Look, Rangers want to win the league and the Uefa Cup, could you find a way to ease our schedule a little please?" Instead, Rangers have been quick to point out that they are representing the Scottish league in Europe, flying the flag for a small country; the same nation they publicly stated they had outgrown in the 1990s as they sought a passing to the riches of the English Premiership. Non-Rangers supporters, who grew tired of Murray's grandiose claims long ago, will have little sympathy for him now. The chairman has accused the SPL of being "reactive through embarrassment". Strange, because his own words read like those of a man who had been cajoled into action by fans, asking where their loquacious figurehead is during times of turmoil. Murray has either forgotten or chosen to ignore two basic principles. Firstly, successful teams play more games than others – Manchester United's recent fixture run is a case in point – and the season should finish with teams, particularly Rangers and Celtic, playing at the same time. Goal difference has, of course, come into play in the championship race in the past. Postpone the Dundee United game? Fine by their manager, Craig Levein, but there is absolutely no date to re-arrange it for without adding another week to the season and inconvenience to people who do not deserve it. The world isn't laughing at us, David. Nonetheless, outsiders may be tickled at the thought of one football club's self-interest being couched in a statement filled with conspiracy theories and bluster. Now, what's happening in those primaries … ? Thoughts? Doesn't appear to give us much backing. When was the last time Man Utd played 8 games in 17 days or whatever it is?

He's quality to listen to on yourcall IMHO. Quite fair in his views Situation is a disgrace

HERE HERE!! Still shitin' it though!

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Supposeadly us and the SPL are still in talks about this... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/s...rem/7384698.stm The Scottish Premier League have rejected a request by Rangers to have Saturday's clash with Dundee United at Ibrox postponed. Rangers want more time to prepare for their Uefa Cup final appearance against Zenit St Petersburg next Wednesday. A spokesman for the SPL said: "We have not been able to agree to that request. "Postponing would have a knock-on effect. We would have to move all the top-six fixtures to end the season with the teams playing at the same time." Rangers are already facing a fixture pile-up between now and the end of the season with Walter Smith's side still to play five SPL fixtures and a Scottish Cup final against Queen of the South in addition to their clash with Zenit in Manchester. The Russian side have managed to get some of their domestic matches postponed and will not play another game before they face Rangers. After Rangers' goalless draw against Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday, which began a run of eight games in 21 days for the Govan club, Smith was critical of the SPL for not offering them any help to prepare for their first European final in 36 years. But despite the league's refusal to move Saturday's match, it is understood that SPL executive chairman Lex Gold and the Ibrox club are still trying to find a solution. Rangers have so far refused to comment, stating that a Scottish national newspaper has exclusive rights to their reaction.

I'm with ye bud! Got an almighty exam on the Thursday morning and don't wanna jeopardise my career by fecking it up - I so wish I could tho! Made up for it by buying a spangly Sony LCD to watch it on - thats the student loan gone

Im in the same boat mate, i've got a big uni exam the next day and cannae even have a drink Good luck with the plans

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