ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The board of the Rangers Supporters Trust, like other fans of the club, are not in the least surprised by the actions and timing of the SPL decision to vote on rule changes which has now further delayed a future takeover of Rangers.Given the severity of the possible sanctions, and their impact on any club who may also fall on hard times through mismanagement, it leaves us little option to give serious consideration of calling for a boycott of away fixtures by Rangers fans next season; specifically targeting those clubs who have rushed through the proposals to punish our club with these excessive and draconian penalties.We will discuss this in the near future with our sister organisations the Rangers Supporters Association and Assembly to maximise impact and collate ideas on how a boycott could be facilitated if deemed necessary. There appears to be a change in attitude within our support and a unified determination not seen before as we again see another attempt to persecute our club whilst we are at our most vulnerable.It may also be important to consider how these severe penalties, currently aimed at one club in particular, will impact future league and club sponsorship and have a secondary impact on all clubs reducing the stature of Scottish football as a whole. With this in mind we will contact several of the main sponsors to seek their thoughts on how these sanctions would affect their level of investment given the obvious inevitable decreasing level of competitiveness in the SPL in future.Sorry if it's a repost. Never saw it on the board? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossDas 1,071 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Next season? Way I see it any club voting in favor (or anonymously) should be boycotted for life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie72 170 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Next season? Way I see it any club voting in favor (or anonymously) should be boycotted for life.Agreed mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,272 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The board of the Rangers Supporters Trust, like other fans of the club, are not in the least surprised by the actions and timing of the SPL decision to vote on rule changes which has now further delayed a future takeover of Rangers.Given the severity of the possible sanctions, and their impact on any club who may also fall on hard times through mismanagement, it leaves us little option to give serious consideration of calling for a boycott of away fixtures by Rangers fans next season; specifically targeting those clubs who have rushed through the proposals to punish our club with these excessive and draconian penalties.We will discuss this in the near future with our sister organisations the Rangers Supporters Association and Assembly to maximise impact and collate ideas on how a boycott could be facilitated if deemed necessary. There appears to be a change in attitude within our support and a unified determination not seen before as we again see another attempt to persecute our club whilst we are at our most vulnerable.It may also be important to consider how these severe penalties, currently aimed at one club in particular, will impact future league and club sponsorship and have a secondary impact on all clubs reducing the stature of Scottish football as a whole. With this in mind we will contact several of the main sponsors to seek their thoughts on how these sanctions would affect their level of investment given the obvious inevitable decreasing level of competitiveness in the SPL in future.Sorry if it's a repost. Never saw it on the board?Not a repost mate, I just checked 3 pages and nothing on the topic so its all good Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've never been pro-boycott but I'm really starting to change my mind here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 good statement. I.don't go to too many away games but I will boycott. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissg910 110 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 finally the fan groups are getting the message of the little man casey wont be a happy camper Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossDas 1,071 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Agreed mateStopping this may depend upon making clubs realise that they will be made to pay if this goes through - I'm not sure that the concept of a season boycott carries enough threat. They have loaded for Bear - so to speak - now the gloves are off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've never been pro-boycott but I'm really starting to change my mind here.your the kind of fan that's key here. its easy for me to boycott but if guys like you do it will have a real impact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 If the fans stay away from the games and find they dont miss them, it will be an ongoing hardship for the backstabbers if they stop attending away matches, the whole towns economy will take a dunt twice a season as well,and it makes plenty money when the bears are in town.Careful what you wish for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 They think they can survive without us, lets see how well they do if we don't show up.Down the plughole with the lot of them, hopefully Dundee Hibernian first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 good statement. I.don't go to too many away games but I will boycott.Only thing is their claim that they are the ones calling for the boycott, they should have kept quiet and had meeting with the various other groups and I mean all of them and issued a joint statement.I have made my feelings known regarding this group but for once they should have kept quiet and made that move to meet with all others, this is not a them and us situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I must admit I'm swaying towards a boycott.Not convinced that the piggery should be included though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonok 1,245 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 fuck starting next season ,start the boycott now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkinator 611 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The boycott should start his weekend ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCS 649 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I am pleased to read the RST statement. The time has now come to flex our collective muscles and let the SPL and the SFA know - in no uncertain terms - that the days are now gone when we will 'bow the knee' to their vindictiveness.Let's boycott not just next seasons away games but for season's to come until some 'olive branch' is offered to us. However, I suspect that we will wait a long time, because many of these clubs bear a hatred for us that far outweighs any wrong we have ever done them.Let's not just threaten this, let's deliver it as forcefully and as comprehensively as possible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The boycott should start his weekend ffs.I'm boycotting this weekend. Fuck them.Will be at Tynecastle though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Only thing is their claim that they are the ones calling for the boycott, they should have kept quiet and had meeting with the various other groups and I mean all of them and issued a joint statement.I have made my feelings known regarding this group but for once they should have kept quiet and made that move to meet with all others, this is not a them and us situation.they havent called for a boycott. never mind claimed to have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxiblue 18 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 are these clubs so fuckin blind that they cant see the damage that such changes would do to their clubs and communities,damage that will take a LONG time to cure,surly there is someone with integrity and common sence to see this...RTID Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 they havent called for a boycott. never mind claimed to have.I would have sacked you within a week if you had worked for me in my business years ago.Go read the bloody statement again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I would have sacked you within a week if you had worked for me in my business years ago.Go read the bloody statement again.you'd have sacked me for repeatedly slagging you for not knowing what serious consideration means. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I would have sacked you within a week if you had worked for me in my business years ago.Go read the bloody statement again.Bad employer - you would sack somebody for telling the truth when you are telling lies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I would have sacked you within a week if you had worked for me in my business years ago.Go read the bloody statement again.Are you going senile? They haven't called for one, they said they are considering calling one, but will speak with their sister orginisations.give serious consideration of calling for a boycott of away fixtures Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 just as well I am in the union. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 you'd have sacked me for repeatedly slagging you for not knowing what serious consideration means.You really don't have a business brain do you!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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