WaltersGotStyle 160 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Rangers set to axe SPL reserves Rangers coach Tommy Wilson Wilson's reserve side beat Oxford United 2-0 in a friendly Cash-strapped Scottish champions Rangers are on the verge of pulling out of the SPL Reserve League. The Scottish Premier League agreed to make the competition optional at its annual meeting last week. And Rangers Reserves coach Tommy Wilson told his club website: "It may be that we as a club opt out of that." Rangers argue that fulfilling 22 reserve fixtures is difficult when players are out on loan and the squad is being trimmed because of finances. Wilson's reserve side were also denied the services of players from their under-19 squad as they had their own league and SFA Youth Cup fixtures. And Rangers manager Walter Smith was quoted this week as saying that he is unlikely to add to his senior squad in the current economic climate. I think, when there is a league there, you have to fulfil fixtures whether you are ready or not Rangers coach Tommy Wilson "I am not entirely sure what is happening, but I think a decision will be made soon and we will build our preparations around that," said Wilson. "Obviously it will be the manager and chief executive that will make the call. "But I think, when there is a league there, you have to fulfil fixtures whether you are ready or not." Wilson, who was speaking after Rangers' reserve side beat Oxford United 2-0 in a pre-season friendly, said that arranging regular ad-hoc friendly fixtures would be more beneficial. The English Conference side, who had beaten First Division Morton 3-0 on Saturday, were beaten thanks to goals from Andrew Little and Steven Lennon. Link I know this has probably been posted... just saw the date I'll leave the stories to Boab from now on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It means they can arrange reserve games, at their wish, against Premiership clubs and other opposition, rather than playing St Mirren's reserves at Broadwood. I think it's a good move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_RFC 238 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 the reserves are shit anyway loan out the players who arent quiet ready for first team and have the the under 19 dont see a need for the reserves waste of money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltersGotStyle 160 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 It means they can arrange reserve games, at their wish, against Premiership clubs and other opposition, rather than playing St Mirren's reserves at Broadwood. I think it's a good move. Yeah I suppose playing teams such as Man City reserves would provide more of a challenge than Hamilton youngsters that can be found down the park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,715 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 boab and wgs seperated at birth ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchestGer 347 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I quite like the idea of being able to choose our own fixtures, allows our youngsters to come up against different styles of play as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyBar 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I quite like the idea of being able to choose our own fixtures, allows our youngsters to come up against different styles of play as well. would be better if they were openly advertised,instead of being behind closed doors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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