MisterC 12,272 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 So was just saying in another thread there about naming stands etc after Rangers legends. Which ones would you guys go for and which ones would be most apt. The Davie Cooper Corner would be good and what about the Terry Hurlock club deck? In all seriousness though I think its a good idea and for me Walter Smith should have one named after him for all he has done for the club. Souness could not have done the job he did without Smiths help and since he took over both times he has been a big success with and without big resources and well known players with pedigree. Certainly as well the founding fathers should be honoured in this way as well. Thoughts please folks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I wouldn't want to change the Copland as its a bit iconic if you know what i mean, same probably goes for the Govan.Widny like to see the broomy named after a rangers great and being full of the papes upto 3-4 times a year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chookes 20 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I wouldn't want to change the Copland as its a bit iconic if you know what i mean, same probably goes for the Govan.Widny like to see the broomy named after a rangers great and being full of the papes upto 3-4 times a year.I wouldn't mind so much if Copland or Govan stayed in the name. "The Walter Smith Govan Stand", for example.I agree with the second point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmytto 220 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 To be honest, I have no problem with the name just now, but renaming a stand to something like "Walter Smith..." would be fitting for all that he has done for the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolongawake 1,205 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 he definetly deserves it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,272 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 I wouldn't want to change the Copland as its a bit iconic if you know what i mean, same probably goes for the Govan.Widny like to see the broomy named after a rangers great and being full of the papes upto 3-4 times a year.I just hope neither of those ends end up being named after Jimmy Bell Its not the worst idea of all time and it will also encourage bears of the future to look at the history of our great club and the figures who have it the institution we all love. I know theres the whole tradition issue but havent the stands been known by other names at various points in our great history? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,817 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I like the stands named as they are. Never been a fan of naming them after past players as the list is to subjective. Im sure Walter will be honured in some other way (maybe name one of the hospitality suites after him) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The Bobby Sands Chicken Bar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCsince1690 5 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The Bill Struth Main StandThe John Greig Govan StandThe Walter Smith Broomloan StandThe NACHO NOVO Copland Stand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,272 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 I like the stands named as they are. Never been a fan of naming them after past players as the list is to subjective. Im sure Walter will be honured in some other way (maybe name one of the hospitality suites after him)Yeah but they're not exactly the most imaginatively titles stands though are they? I know its what we're used and change for the sake of change isnt always a good idea but I'd like to think we can do better for Walter than a facility for the prawn sandwich brigade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Arguably thats why we've named suits after greats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin 18 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 So with the number of great players we have had since our begining I assume we will be changing the stand names on a weekly basis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,272 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 So with the number of great players we have had since our begining I assume we will be changing the stand names on a weekly basis?Of course not I am talking about those who have had an incredible stand out contribution to the club. We have the Bill Struth main stand already, perhaps one being renamed to honour the founding fathers may be worth a shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigyboyRFC 0 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 So with the number of great players we have had since our begining I assume we will be changing the stand names on a weekly basis?Of course not I am talking about those who have had an incredible stand out contribution to the club. We have the Bill Struth main stand already, perhaps one being renamed to honour the founding fathers may be worth a shout.But how would you choose what one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupno1 3,932 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 the laudrup or gazza stand instead of main stand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 the laudrup or gazza stand instead of main stand Bill Struth big man, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 the laudrup or gazza stand instead of main stand its the Bill Struth Main Stand and that will never change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupno1 3,932 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 the laudrup or gazza stand instead of main stand Bill Struth big man, mind.yeah but if could rename it that be my choices as who i kno and legends to me or sir walter smith ofcourse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,272 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 So with the number of great players we have had since our begining I assume we will be changing the stand names on a weekly basis?Of course not I am talking about those who have had an incredible stand out contribution to the club. We have the Bill Struth main stand already, perhaps one being renamed to honour the founding fathers may be worth a shout.But how would you choose what one?A collective one, like the Gallant Pioneers Stand or the Founding Fathers Stand, other teams have stands named after teams and it pains me thinking of one example of this idea being in place. If it had to be one player from the birth of the club then it would have to be Moses McNeil imo. It seems to me theres a lot of interest in the very early days now with the Gallant Pioneers book and other stuff that has been going on recently including the expoits of our very own McBoyd. I feel perhaps our birth is one story the club have neglected to some extent to promote enough and perhaps it is time they were honoured in this way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRFCMike 10 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The Bobby Sands Chicken Barimagine how much business a wee snack bar with this name outside the ground would do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The Sir Walter Smith of Govan stand sounds pretty good to me.We have had too many brilliant players through the years to namea COMPLETE stand after a player, so maybe sections of a stand ( The corners perhaps) could be named in honour of players such as Davie Cooper.I think that no matter what they are officially called, they will still be referred to generally as The Govan,Copland,Broomloan and Main stands by the majority of the fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRFCMike 10 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 does anyone actually refer to it as the bill struth main stand?i know it was renamed and theres a plaque etc, was there on the day it was done, but i still refer to it as the main stand, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The Dougie Bell End? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupno1 3,932 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 does anyone actually refer to it as the bill struth main stand?i know it was renamed and theres a plaque etc, was there on the day it was done, but i still refer to it as the main stand,me and all my mates/family just call it the main stand too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,272 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 does anyone actually refer to it as the bill struth main stand?i know it was renamed and theres a plaque etc, was there on the day it was done, but i still refer to it as the main stand,They'll always be knows by their traditional names but who knows maybe the new names may just catch on with the Ibrox faithful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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