Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 "I have been lucky — lucky in those who were around me from the boardroom to the dressing-room. In time of stress, their unstinted support, unbroken devotion to our club and calmness in adversity eased the task of making Rangers FC the premier club in this country.""To be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of football. They must be true in their conception of what the Ibrox tradition seeks from them. No true Ranger has ever failed in the tradition set him.""Our very success, gained you will agree by skill, will draw more people than ever to see it. And that will benefit many more clubs than Rangers. Let the others come after us. We welcome the chase. It is healthy for us. We will never hide from it. Never fear, inevitably we shall have our years of failure, and when they arrive, we must reveal tolerance and sanity. No matter the days of anxiety that come our way, we shall emerge stronger because of the trials to be overcome. That has been the philosophy of the Rangers since the days of the gallant pioneers."Bill Struth If he were alive today and said this he would be tagged as one of the 'Optimistic Loyal' - he would be accused of having his head in the sand etcIf this is the benchmark to be a 'true Ranger' I think a lot of our fans need to go find a new club to support. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If you think that Struth's Rangers is the same one as today, maybe you should heed your own advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I am Bill Struth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny_01 2,007 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I am Bill Struth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,123 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I am Bill Struth.A loyal Protestant British citizen..who has followed Rangers from birth through hard times and easy times..fought for Rangers and fought against people i thought would harm Rangers..I am Bill Struth,Willie Waddell,Jock Wallace,Walter Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 If you think that Struth's Rangers is the same one as today, maybe you should heed your own advice.If you think football is anything like football is Struths days then you are mental - hence Rangers would not be 'the same'Unlike then football is a business - and should be run as one.However, I think what Struth said is just as appropriate for the fans today as it was back then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCS 649 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 "I have been lucky — lucky in those who were around me from the boardroom to the dressing-room. In time of stress, their unstinted support, unbroken devotion to our club and calmness in adversity eased the task of making Rangers FC the premier club in this country.""To be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of football. They must be true in their conception of what the Ibrox tradition seeks from them. No true Ranger has ever failed in the tradition set him.""Our very success, gained you will agree by skill, will draw more people than ever to see it. And that will benefit many more clubs than Rangers. Let the others come after us. We welcome the chase. It is healthy for us. We will never hide from it. Never fear, inevitably we shall have our years of failure, and when they arrive, we must reveal tolerance and sanity. No matter the days of anxiety that come our way, we shall emerge stronger because of the trials to be overcome. That has been the philosophy of the Rangers since the days of the gallant pioneers."Bill Struth If he were alive today and said this he would be tagged as one of the 'Optimistic Loyal' - he would be accused of having his head in the sand etcIf this is the benchmark to be a 'true Ranger' I think a lot of our fans need to go find a new club to support.Silly, naive statement. Different era, utterly different circumstances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I dont think there is such a thing as a true Ranger people will always have their own opinions on what they term that to be, but people are different with differing views and ideology which is a good thing we cant all be the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkinator 611 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I admire the sentiment but c'mon, It's like "we all used to leave our back door open" in the 70's, the world and football has changed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Sorry but this is now a different Rangers due to our last owner who tried to dismantle our culture and traditions. Would Mr Struth encourage fellow bears to grass on each other which could mean them getting jailed for singing songs, i really doubt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 "I have been lucky — lucky in those who were around me from the boardroom to the dressing-room. In time of stress, their unstinted support, unbroken devotion to our club and calmness in adversity eased the task of making Rangers FC the premier club in this country.""To be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of football. They must be true in their conception of what the Ibrox tradition seeks from them. No true Ranger has ever failed in the tradition set him.""Our very success, gained you will agree by skill, will draw more people than ever to see it. And that will benefit many more clubs than Rangers. Let the others come after us. We welcome the chase. It is healthy for us. We will never hide from it. Never fear, inevitably we shall have our years of failure, and when they arrive, we must reveal tolerance and sanity. No matter the days of anxiety that come our way, we shall emerge stronger because of the trials to be overcome. That has been the philosophy of the Rangers since the days of the gallant pioneers."Bill Struth If he were alive today and said this he would be tagged as one of the 'Optimistic Loyal' - he would be accused of having his head in the sand etcIf this is the benchmark to be a 'true Ranger' I think a lot of our fans need to go find a new club to support.So basically you are a 'True Rangers' and anyone who disagrees with your outlook isn't and should support someone else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If you think football is anything like football is Struths days then you are mental - hence Rangers would not be 'the same'Unlike then football is a business - and should be run as one.However, I think what Struth said is just as appropriate for the fans today as it was back then.Don't be so naive, football has always been a business. Take a look at the history instead of copying and pasting a speech from some Bebo page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Don't be so naive, football has always been a business. Take a look at the history instead of copying and pasting a speech from some Bebo page.What the fuck is Bebo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 So basically you are a 'True Rangers' and anyone who disagrees with your outlook isn't and should support someone else?I simply think that this is as apt today as it was back then - funny thing about tradition...it doesnt go out of date. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 What the fuck is Bebo?You start a big statement thread and when challenged this is your main concern? Keep it up, sonny, this could be a classic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 People from all over the world dont support Rangers just because we come from Govan or play in blue. It is because of our history and traditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 You start a big statement thread and when challenged this is your main concern? Keep it up, sonny, this could be a classic.If you reply to my posts expect this sort of reply - I think your a muppet and I literally groan when i see your name come up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Sorry but this is now a different Rangers due to our last owner who tried to dismantle our culture and traditions. Would Mr Struth encourage fellow bears to grass on each other which could mean them getting jailed for singing songs, i really doubt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I simply think that this is as apt today as it was back then - funny thing about tradition...it doesnt go out of date.No, you are telling folk to support another club if there opinion differs from yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 People from all over the world dont support Rangers just because we come from Govan or play in blue. It is because of our history and traditions.Even Im surprised at the amount of people so quick to obviously disregard tradition as being outdated Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Do you think that Mr Struth would be happy with the apologists and prawn sandwich brigade who follow our club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If you reply to my posts expect this sort of reply - I think your a muppet and I literally groan when i see your name come up.You're getting stalked from now on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 No, you are telling folk to support another club if there opinion differs from yours.Actually I said what 'i think' - I never told anyone to do anything. So settle petal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 You're getting stalked from now on.I thought I already was... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,927 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Sorry but this is now a different Rangers due to our last owner who tried to dismantle our culture and traditions. Would Mr Struth encourage fellow bears to grass on each other which could mean them getting jailed for singing songs, i really doubt it.Depending on the songs and if it was to protect Rangers FC, then yes, Mr Struth would encourage fans to point out those who would harm our Club. The term "grass" is usually used by people who have done something wrong or illegal. Sensible people would call them witnesses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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