the goal machine 7,811 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 CHARLES GREEN, who is leading a consortium purchasing Rangers Football Club, issued the following statement tonight.He said: "I had a very constructive meeting with the Rangers Fans' Fighting Fund today and we discussed a wide range of issues."We are united in recognising that a successful outcome to the CVA proposal is extremely important for the club, our fans and many businesses who have dealings with Rangers. Approval of the CVA would give everyone a huge boost of confidence."I provided the fans with further details of my consortium's vision for the future of Rangers. Understandably, supporters are wary given the recent past at Ibrox but I will continue to have dialogue with the fans and inform them every step of the way."We will be taking Rangers forward to better days and one idea I put forward today is my plan to rename Murray Park."Following discussions with the supporters, we will be asking season ticket holders to vote on whether to rename Murray Park as either the Moses McNeil Academy or the Davie Cooper Academy. We will be asking supporters to vote when they renew their season tickets."We also discussed the situation with the SFA player embargo and I made it clear that the club's position remains that we want to see a satisfactory outcome."We hope that in trying to achieve this there is general recognition this has become a difficult and complex issue for everyone."http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/football-news/article/2803340 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_capet 341 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Wish he'd let the punters choose the choice of names Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 The davie cooper academy, I like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Happy with that and delighted to get rid of that bastards name from anything to do with the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,434 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Thank fuck Murrays name will be stripped! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,375 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Why do I get the feeling the renaming of Murray Park (which I agree with) is a sop to the fans and an attempt to buy us off? The jury is still out for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Moses McNeil Academy for me.For as brilliant and tragic as the story of Coop is, Moses was a more significant part of our history, and deserves to be honoured in this fashion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,883 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Excellent news it should be Moses McNeil Academy he and the other founders don't get nearly enough praise or credit without them there would be no Rangers Moses has done more for us than any one player or manager including Cooper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,280 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Something we've all been crying out for all the way through this mess. A bit disappointed that I won't be able to vote on the name change for not having a season ticket though. Just can't afford it but attend every game I can.I'd opt for the Moses McNeil Academy - no disrespect to Coop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayq81 231 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Davie Cooper academy would be class Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 No real information regarding proof of funding.Naming rights are just a distraction at the momentm we must focus on the main target ... saving the club from closure.Renaming the training academy can come later (my choice would be Moses McNeil) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemc 305 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Like the sound of the Davie Cooper Academy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirrhillLoyal 318 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 The Davie Cooper academy sounds great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,811 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Why do I get the feeling the renaming of Murray Park (which I agree with) is a sop to the fans and an attempt to buy us off? The jury is still out for me.To be fair, it's not just him saying "We want to rename it with the fans help", he's actually going to set up a vote according to the statement. I think it's encouraging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo 708 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Delighted Murray Park is being renamed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bump 168 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 changing the name of murry park is the right move to make and letting the ST holders vote on it is a great idea,more info on what else was discussed would be helpful (tu) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesaidnototheprovos 75 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 yes!!! that scumbag Murrays name finally being removed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Struth 137 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Great gesture. Is this when we find out there's a catch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,883 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 anyone suggesting Cooper Academy is biased as they probably grew up with him as their favourite player but I am too young to have seen him play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and True 311 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I read it.....It says not a lot...And while I like most/all of us would welcome the re-naming of the training facility for this to be a major topic in the current climate smacks of playing to the crowd.Is that harsh??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 And the rest of the meeting went like............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Is this a smokescreen..... Renaming can come later, hope there is more news and why didn't Rangers back jig with a statement about that twat regan's tweeter account. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWM1216 20 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 To me this is a step in the right direction. By renaming MP it helps eradicate, in name, part of the past regimes that have brought our club to its knees.Also by engaging in dialogue and recognising the fans' fears, I think this go a long way to re-establishing confidence in the owners of the club.I am not saying to drop our guard - far from it but his approach is correct at this time.The Davie Cooper Academy gets my vote! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray 105 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Much ado about saying the sum total of fuck all, dingers will be mobilising tbk's serfs for more jolly japes and jousting, how the fuck does he fit it all in with being leggo's book agent as well I am told.Davie Cooper for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie76 15,359 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/football-news/article/2803340Say's all the right things It's a tough one though between the Davie Cooper Academy or the Moses McNeil Academy, decisions decisions Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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