LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 CARLOS Bocanegra has given an insight into the strain being felt by Rangers players since the club was placed into administration, by describing the “dark days” he and his team-mates have experienced as they wait to discover if they will be spared redundancy.United States international Bocanegra, who has been in Genoa this week for his country’s friendly with Italy last night, gave a candid interview to the New York Times in which he spoke of the uncertainty surrounding all employees at Rangers as they brace themselves for the cutbacks to be announced by the administrators Duff and Phelps.The central defender, who has won a century of caps for America, said that he and his Ibrox team-mates found it a release when they were involved in matches, but had suffered from the gloom surrounding the club away from matchdays.“During the games it’s not so difficult because we’re professionals and we’re competitors that want to win,” explained Bocanegra. “The part that is difficult is the mood around the training ground. There’s a lot of uncertainty [among the players and the staff]. Nobody really knows what is happening.“The mood has changed a little bit where everybody is a bit timid. Obviously the club is in administration at the moment and people are worried about losing their jobs. That’s the worst part of it. That’s never a nice feeling hanging over your head going into work. That’s been disappointing in just the mood around the training ground, not only among the players, but also the staff.“It has just been dark days the last few weeks. You have to stay upbeat because I don’t know what’s going to happen and nobody knows that magnitude of the situation and what’s going on.”However, Bocanegra, who signed a three-year deal last August, insisted that he had no regrets about joining Rangers, and had been lifted by the response of fans since the club entered administration.The 32-year-old former Fulham and Saint-Etienne players said: “I don’t regret going to the club. I’ve loved every minute I’ve been at Rangers. Going to Ibrox right after we went into administration, they sold out and we had 50,000 people at our first game. All the fans got behind the team. It was amazing and I never realised just how big and how popular the Rangers brand was worldwide until I was up there.“Hopefully we can pull out of this sooner than later, but I’ve really enjoyed my time so far at Rangers and I don’t regret coming here despite the unfortunate circumstances.” :praise: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/bocanegra_reveals_dark_days_after_administration_1_2146119? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,208 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 While he has only been here a short time he has demonstrated a love for the club, leadership and compassion. Seems like a true gent of a man!! Hats of!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 While he has only been here a short time he has demonstrated a love for the club, leadership and compassion. Seems like a true gent of a man!! Hats of!!Should be captain imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie72 170 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The next Davie Weir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stampyurie 203 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Sounds like a cheerio to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafia32 93 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Sounds like a cheerio to meI Certainly hopes its not Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanther22 474 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 link to new york times articletheres the link to the original article in the new york times Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAP1872 138 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 That's one guy I don't want to see leave anytime soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
demise 3,574 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hes slowly becoming my all time favourite player. Boca Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapacLovesMambo 16 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Sounds like a cheerio to meSounds like it to me too Let's hope not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yet again, Why isn't he captain?Absolutely love the guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weshallnotbemoved! 714 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 A great guy by all accounts.Level-headed and loyal....and i'd shag the fuck out of his burd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 A great guy by all accounts.Level-headed and loyal....and i'd shag the fuck out of his burd.I'd shag him, nevermind his bird. What a hunk I am not a poof Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeney 241 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Should be captain for next year, and help lead a team of what will probably have Cole and Perry in defence. One of a select few who should be kept along with Naismith and Aluko. Every other high earner is expendable and not as important as these 3. Fleck and Hutton back for a starting XI place every week aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxibear87 129 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Should be captain for next year, and help lead a team of what will probably have Cole and Perry in defence. One of a select few who should be kept along with Naismith and Aluko. Every other high earner is expendable and not as important as these 3. Fleck and Hutton back for a starting XI place every week aswellSpot on mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Boca Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I would be gutted to lose Bocanegra.He has quickly become one of my favourite players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Love him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Fucking love Bocanegra. Hope he's here for years to come. Didn't think we would replace the class of Weir, but Boca certainly has potential. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,928 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 A little part of me will die if Boca is one of the ones that have to leave Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 He's a true leader. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Carlos is a class act. I'm sure a certain Mr. Struth would have appreciated him as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micbouncer 0 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Should be captain for next year, and help lead a team of what will probably have Cole and Perry in defence. One of a select few who should be kept along with Naismith and Aluko. Every other high earner is expendable and not as important as these 3. Fleck and Hutton back for a starting XI place every week aswell :clap: :clap: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Boca Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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