BelgradeBear 27 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Just looked at the ticket availability on the official site. I reckon we'll struggle to make it past the 30K mark but I do think the atmosphere will be better than normal. A low turnout is not surprising given the amount of games and not helped by us playing at home first once again. Which makes me ask: when did we last play a 2nd leg of a Euro game at Ibrox? Over the years it's been a very rare occurance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I hope I'm wrong, but I think we might struggle to get 30k. Times are tough and there's been a huge run of non ST games.On the other question Hapoel Tel Aviv, 3 years ago I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Just looked at the ticket availability on the official site. I reckon we'll struggle to make it past the 30K mark but I do think the atmosphere will be better than normal. A low turnout is not surprising given the amount of games and not helped by us playing at home first once again. Which makes me ask: when did we last play a 2nd leg of a Euro game at Ibrox? Over the years it's been a very rare occurance.Tel Aviv in Feb07 was the last time we played away first.We won 4-0 at home and then played Osasunai in the next round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Tel Aviv in Feb07 was the last time we played away first.We won 4-0 at home and then played Osasunai in the next round.The first leg in Tel Aviv was three years ago yesterday. Valentine's Day with my first love..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 The first leg in Tel Aviv was three years ago yesterday. Valentine's Day with my first love.....Don't ye mean 4 years ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Don't ye mean 4 years ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This will be very sad and almost embarrassing. We keep hearing we are a big club, are we? Lets get our fingers out lads and back the team. Loads of games is part and parcel of supporting successful clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castilian 8 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Unfortunately it's now a feature of Europa League / UEFA Cup ties, that games are played in empty stadia, with a ghost like atmosphere.UEFA have screwed this tournament up. We're now at the last 32, after having played 6 (8?) games. Other clubs have had to play qualifying games as well. The competition has too many teams, and is too long.Bring back the Cup Winners Cup. Make it three tournaments. Shorter and more attractive for fans. Fans? Do they count? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I would definately be disappointed if this is the case. I love european nights and hope it is packed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I was expecting an attendance between 40,000-45,000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Fuckin hell just checked the website and theres is loads of seats spare I'll definately be going should be a good game. Hopefully we can play more attacking football like we did against Valencia.The tickets are only £25 aswell so maybe many people who don't often goto the games should go along.Is the game on tv ?? maybe another reason why people aren't going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Govan Front Antz 15 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This will be very sad and almost embarrassing. We keep hearing we are a big club, are we? Lets get our fingers out lads and back the team. Loads of games is part and parcel of supporting successful clubs.To be fair, the drain on personal finances over the last month regarding non ST games will be a major factor. I have had to shell out £100+ on tickets in the period Jan/Feb. I can only imagine how much the guys who go to every away game have had to fork out in this period. Not complaining, but i can see why we wont have a full stadium, as £24 could be better spent for some people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgradeBear 27 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 We struggled to shift CL tickets for a package which included Man Utd. European games just don't cut the mustard for many of us. You'd think we'd be gagging for a change to the SPL, but in a funny way it highlights how much we rate the SPL as the silverware we want first and foremost. As I said, even if it's a poorish attendance I still think the atmosphere will be good. And I reckon it will be a good game too where we actually play well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 To be fair, the drain on personal finances over the last month regarding non ST games will be a major factor. I have had to shell out £100+ on tickets in the period Jan/Feb. I can only imagine how much the guys who go to every away game have had to fork out in this period. Not complaining, but i can see why we wont have a full stadium, as £24 could be better spent for some people.Im paying for 2 and im well over £200, maybe more if i put in expenses whilst on a football day out. I dont even enjoy it much, i missed the best one at the weekend there! haIt must cost thousands per year for fans to follow our every game, but it is the best hobby money can buy!I understand mate, its just, its getting easier for people not to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekweir29 505 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Would love to go but the finances are tight after being paid off work. SPL games for me with my season book do me for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Govan Front Antz 15 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 but it is the best hobby money can buy!You couldn't have put it any better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballss 2,978 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Fuckin hell just checked the website and theres is loads of seats spare I'll definately be going should be a good game. Hopefully we can play more attacking football like we did against Valencia.The tickets are only £25 aswell so maybe many people who don't often goto the games should go along.Is the game on tv ?? maybe another reason why people aren't going.game on espn mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboyrfc 296 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I wouldn't rather spend my £24 on anything else.Nothing bar nothing beats cheering on The Rangers at Ibrox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgr1991 303 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 OT but Ive not received my tickets for this game through the post yet, I bought them on the day public sale started, should I have them by now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 OT but Ive not received my tickets for this game through the post yet, I bought them on the day public sale started, should I have them by now?You should give them a call mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If it is below 30k then it will be poor for the fans and footballers. I just hope as many people as possible try and get along be people that go every weeks or people that go once in a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Maybe fans dont want to pay the money to watch us defending for 90mins at home against a team we should be attacking. Maybe our manager plays a role in lower crowds with his negative tactics? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL.I.AM 18 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Most people I speak to would rather concentrate on the SPL than concentrate on both because we don't have the squad to fight on 4 fronts, therefor aren't bothered about going on Thursday.Paying £25 to watch 5 defenders in 1 team is also a reason not to bother going for most people aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Govan Front Antz 15 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 TBF, the Club should be doing some sort of initiative to get more fans through the door.Something like a free pie for children with a ticket, or other marketing gimics.I am sure someone gets paid a lot of money to come up with gimics to get fans through the turnstiles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZX750 31 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This will be very sad and almost embarrassing. We keep hearing we are a big club, are we? Lets get our fingers out lads and back the team. Loads of games is part and parcel of supporting successful clubs.Are you going to Lisbon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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