WhosTheDado 32 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I was listening to the real radio phone in yesterday and a guy phoned in with an idea which I think could help us have a guaranteed transfer fund each season. This has probably been discussed before but here we go. Basically it was suggested that fans could put £10 a month directly into a transfer fund with it to be solely used to buy players. I know it's tough economic times at the moment and of course we already pay for season tickets, merchandise, travel etc, but how satisfying would it be to know that we; the fans could buy a player. Numbers wise, 50,000 people would generate £6 million a season but that could be optimistic. So if half that amount contributed we would generate £3 million which would mean a Jelavic type signing each season. No doubt people will shoot this idea down and that's fine but this would help us particularly in years where we don't make it into europe and there's no money to buy players. Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Not for me. I already spend enough on The Rangers. They can take the money off my £600 Season Ticket.Also, do we pay the wages? And if he gets sold for profit do we all get it back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 What happens when your hard earned dosh is spunked on James Beattie? Even more of a fans revolt. It's simply unworkable on both sides Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmalade1872 40 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I was listening to the real radio phone in yesterday and a guy phoned in with an idea which I think could help us have a guaranteed transfer fund each season. This has probably been discussed before but here we go. Basically it was suggested that fans could put £10 a month directly into a transfer fund with it to be solely used to buy players. I know it's tough economic times at the moment and of course we already pay for season tickets, merchandise, travel etc, but how satisfying would it be to know that we; the fans could buy a player. Numbers wise, 50,000 people would generate £6 million a season but that could be optimistic. So if half that amount contributed we would generate £3 million which would mean a Jelavic type signing each season. No doubt people will shoot this idea down and that's fine but this would help us particularly in years where we don't make it into europe and there's no money to buy players. Thoughts? your having a laugh or your a mad tim who's just came over the leverndale wall Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyc06 6,927 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Nope!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhosTheDado 32 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 your having a laugh or your a mad tim who's just came over the leverndale wall Aye right pal. I just thought it was a refreshing idea to help us see some more quality at Ibrox but as one poster as already pointed out there's nothing to safeguard us against a Beattie type signing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamMunny 3,276 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Won't work Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,294 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 It will work. Think it's a hell of an idea and I'm on board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,074 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Sounds good to me. Anything to help the Gers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 On top of season ticket, programme, rangers news, merchandise, food , drink ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,074 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 On top of season ticket, programme, rangers news, merchandise, food , drink ?Not everyone is able to go to the match every week and contribute. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Agreed.There is a good debate that fans should get more entertainment and value for the money spent on a season ticket alone!Whyte needs to do what he spoke about in cutting costs especially in wages/bonuses, with sales in merchandise, ticket sales, sponsorship, tv deals. prize money etc we should not have to fork out more money. We must make at least £24 million on season ticket and shirt sales every summer.Good debate indeed ! The boring football is already having a knock on effect on me.It most certainly needs to be looked at, I'd say our top priority, for me, would be to start playing nicer football. If that means a few Seasons of a transition mode then so be it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Not everyone is able to go to the match every week and contribute.We have enough fractions in our support. We don't need a 'Well I paid for that new player, did you give your hard earned money for him?!'.The Club are responsible for utilising our money and spending it wisely. Not the fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 It will work. Think it's a hell of an idea and I'm on board.Me too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'll be honest there has been times I've really thought about not renewing my season ticket due to the style of football. Don't expect to play like Barcelona however with the wages the players are on I expect to see attacking passing football, not long ball with a defensive style of the 4-5-1.Likewise. Grinding out every game has an impact on you. It really needs to change, especially when you're forking out almost £600 just for 18 home games. Not to mention, away games, European games & the cups ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicknote 26 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Something similar was suggested last week, but not to buy players - to 'SAVE' the club. Met with same response.Worrying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethemighty 186 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I was listening to the real radio phone in yesterday and a guy phoned in with an idea which I think could help us have a guaranteed transfer fund each season. This has probably been discussed before but here we go. Basically it was suggested that fans could put £10 a month directly into a transfer fund with it to be solely used to buy players. I know it's tough economic times at the moment and of course we already pay for season tickets, merchandise, travel etc, but how satisfying would it be to know that we; the fans could buy a player. Numbers wise, 50,000 people would generate £6 million a season but that could be optimistic. So if half that amount contributed we would generate £3 million which would mean a Jelavic type signing each season. No doubt people will shoot this idea down and that's fine but this would help us particularly in years where we don't make it into europe and there's no money to buy players. Thoughts?It could work if the fans owned the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waste 8 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Sounds like something a 5 year old would think up. And I wouldn't trust why's with any of my money Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gers31 246 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Lets say this did happen but i cant see it myself do we get to pick the team aswell :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I was listening to the real radio phone in yesterday and a guy phoned in with an idea which I think could help us have a guaranteed transfer fund each season. This has probably been discussed before but here we go. Basically it was suggested that fans could put £10 a month directly into a transfer fund with it to be solely used to buy players. I know it's tough economic times at the moment and of course we already pay for season tickets, merchandise, travel etc, but how satisfying would it be to know that we; the fans could buy a player. Numbers wise, 50,000 people would generate £6 million a season but that could be optimistic. So if half that amount contributed we would generate £3 million which would mean a Jelavic type signing each season. No doubt people will shoot this idea down and that's fine but this would help us particularly in years where we don't make it into europe and there's no money to buy players. Thoughts?I think you're a tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelf 1,153 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Some right tight arse bastards btw who would grudge 32 pence a dayI would go for this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre 1,663 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Not exactly the same but i was thinking the other night that if everyone who classes themselves a fan but wont go to one gam this season paid the price of a ticket then the tax issue would be a non issue if we were to lose the case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryH 15 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Sounds like something a 5 year old would think up. And I wouldn't trust why's with any of my money Double post Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryH 15 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Sounds like something a 5 year old would think up. And I wouldn't trust why's with any of my moneyCant be thought up by u then, too old ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sco22y 280 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 i reckon that this could happen as an add on to our season tickets, it could only be spent by the club the season after the current season, if the set target is made the club can spend,if the amount doesnt meet its target then we get the money deducted from our season ticket transaction the folowing year.ie. if i were to add £10 to my season tickets this year(june 11) and the club had all year to raise 3 million then spend for july 12 transfer window.i would like to think that if anything did happen like this, that we would not get taken for fools and our money getting abused for anything other than a marquee signing that we deserve. yes wages and add ons etc will no doubt arise but something along the lines of this must be possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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