gandhisflip 5 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Given we are inching closer to our takeover I thought it would be interesting to highlight the areas for immediate attention, in the style of the US presidency.1. EXTENSIONSContract negotiations opened immediately with the key mainstays we'd like to keep (e.g. McGregor, Davis). The manager needs some continuity and we need to know who is with us. Anyone not signing should be actively marketed at the best transfer fee possible. We NO LONGER HAVE to sell players so sales values should reflect this.2. TRANSFERSImplement a transfer policy which only sees the club spend significant sums of money (£1m+) on players under 26 which a re-sale value. Good older players/bosmans are welcome but we shouldn't be throwing major sums at them.3. PRImmediately hire a PR/Communications director to defend the club and the fans against this 5yr onslaught. Get back on the front foot with all comms about the club and staunchly defend our position where we have been unfairly highlighted. 4. IBROXLook to kickstart a maintenance process to return the stadium and it's environs to the level expected of Scotland's premier sporting organisation. 5. MARKETINGPerhaps could be tied in with the PR role but we need to better exploit the potential revenue generating opportunities that exist to us as a club. Merchandise, glamour friendlies, match day income through the food kiosks and possibly new food/drink concessions outside the stadium. 6. Any more suggestions folks??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Mainly getting the playing side sorted out first and foremost. Then get ibrox back upto scratch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Dangerously 7,562 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Agree about the PR.Is there anyone doing that at the moment ?Probably a silly question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Get Donald Findlay re-hired asap and set him on our enemies with a litigious pov with immediate effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Get better looking cheerleaders. Those frumpy umpa loompas just won't do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Ghoul 6,053 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 invest in the team, thats the biggest issue. all the other off-field issues can wait for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steg-il Ostenstad 11 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Get better looking cheerleaders. Those frumpy umpa loompas just won't do.They look quite sexy from the Club Deck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Given we are inching closer to our takeover I thought it would be interesting to highlight the areas for immediate attention, in the style of the US presidency.1. EXTENSIONSContract negotiations opened immediately with the key mainstays we'd like to keep (e.g. McGregor, Davis). The manager needs some continuity and we need to know who is with us. Anyone not signing should be actively marketed at the best transfer fee possible. We NO LONGER HAVE to sell players so sales values should reflect this.2. TRANSFERSImplement a transfer policy which only sees the club spend significant sums of money (£1m+) on players under 26 which a re-sale value. Good older players/bosmans are welcome but we shouldn't be throwing major sums at them.3. PRImmediately hire a PR/Communications director to defend the club and the fans against this 5yr onslaught. Get back on the front foot with all comms about the club and staunchly defend our position where we have been unfairly highlighted. 4. IBROXLook to kickstart a maintenance process to return the stadium and it's environs to the level expected of Scotland's premier sporting organisation. 5. MARKETINGPerhaps could be tied in with the PR role but we need to better exploit the potential revenue generating opportunities that exist to us as a club. Merchandise, glamour friendlies, match day income through the food kiosks and possibly new food/drink concessions outside the stadium. 6. Any more suggestions folks???Whether Whyte sees Rangers as a long term investment or he's just looking to raise the club to higher level then sell it on for a profit; he's going have to do at least 4 out of the 5 things you mentioned. Like most have said, retaining the core of the team is a priority. It makes Allys job much easier if he has a spine to build around. It's obvious where we need strengthened, so the process of identifying players will be shorter. I would like to think he has a handful of names already from a couple of years of scouting. The difference being that now we can act on it. Its my understanding that teams are free to negotiate transfers of players and even agree on deal/contracts at any time. But the players can only officially move and money can only change hands during the alloted time period? Ally could already be talking to clubs and maybe even players. Or their agents at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyibell 1 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 1. Get rid of Bain2. Renew Contracts3. Bolster the playing squad and get a world scouting network put in place so we catch them young.4. Sort out some untapped revenue streams/work harder on the ones we have.5. Sort out the stadium.6. Build a Super Casino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 They look quite sexy from the Club Deck! This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartrangers 6 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Get better looking cheerleaders. Those frumpy umpa loompas just won't do.I agree! there all munters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plamf 39 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 New scouts and a foreign involvement in coaching also but good points raised. We generally just need more talented personnel across the board at RFC. Youth development needs still looked at. Severe lack of home grown players have become regulars and maintained their positions and ability in last ten years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Kenny Miller and Goodwillie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac19 0 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 New scouts and a foreign involvement in coaching also but good points raised. We generally just need more talented personnel across the board at RFC. Youth development needs still looked at. Severe lack of home grown players have become regulars and maintained their positions and ability in last ten yearscouldnt agree more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Defend the Fans Follow Follow........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplandbear11 1,087 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Get the ballboy/girls to fuck. They are useless. Seriously but, investment in squad first and foremost, sort out our shambles of PR, regenerate ibrox to it's best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,680 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Get the shagger signed up on a longer contract (a 6 year one like reports today would be excellent) would be the very first thing Whyte should do if he buys us. For me, apart from maybe Jelavic with another season under his belt, he is Rangers biggest assest and we should be looking to hold onto him for as long as we can. A fantastic goalkeeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbear 398 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I think the new contracts/new signings etc will be taken care of as a matter of course once the takeover is completed. The most pressing thing for me is the way we are being battered about by the media all season with little response. I would like Mr Whyte to come in with instant banning orders on certain journos/newspapers/reporters right from the start of his tenure.These cretins will be falling over themselves looking to find out what his big plans are so lets not invite them to the party. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Have a party at El Hadj Dioufs gaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Have a party at El Hadj Dioufs gaff He's living in the flat above Healy's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plamf 39 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Is Davis not out of contract 2012? Can't get caught out again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 We need to bring someone in who will be dedicated to standing up for the club in the press and in public.Fuck the dignified silence. If you don't answer slanderous claims about a support, it soon becomes some sort of believed reality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Add to that good scouts and quality coaches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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