The Beast 9,195 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 When Juve were relegated for non-football reasons in 2006 several truly world class players such as Del Piero, Nedved and Buffon all chose to stick with the club and see them back to the top.These guys were all proper world class talents and could have went to top teams in England, Spain, Germany etc if they'd wanted to.The players who stayed at Juve for the love of the club have went beyond being just great players in the minds of their fans to become among the greatest and most loyal ever. Legends. I suspect they'll never pay for a meal or a drink in Torino again.Naismith and the other walkers away should look at these examples and hang their collective heads in shame. Whatever they might achieve in their career post-Rangers this decision will haunt them for the rest of their days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanzo1690 8 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 was thinking this myself, give us one year get us back on track and go down as the real 'heroes' i can totally understand the players worrying about wages and things but there players and will get other clubs, we wont; we are Rangers and Rangers only! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Highly doubt it will happen but if Boca stays Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirhouseBear 291 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I follow a few Juve fans on twitter, English speaking ones obviously. The heartbreak they felt when Del Piero left in the summer was unbelievable! He's a real hero over there because he stayed at them through the tough times. That's how Naismith could have been. He fucked it. So fuck him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,802 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 True modern day footballing legends like Del Piero, Buffon and Nedved stayed loyal. Yet some no-marks hardly known outwith Scotland cant. Sad times Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,195 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I follow a few Juve fans on twitter, English speaking ones obviously. The heartbreak they felt when Del Piero left in the summer was unbelievable! He's a real hero over there because he stayed at them through the tough times. That's how Naismith could have been. He fucked it. So fuck him.My Italian brother in law is a Juve fan. He was in tears at Del Piero's last game despite them winning the title. These guys have no idea what they've given up - let's face it none of them are going to go to clubs in England or elsewhere that will be winning anything. But more than money, medals and glory they've went from heroes to zeros in the eyes of fans that would idolise them for sticking with the club. In 10 years time when Naismith and the others are writing their autobiographies then I predict they'll rue this decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterbear91 18 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 They won't have had a career worth writing about now they've left us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearsinbath 95 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 When Juve were relegated for non-football reasons in 2006 several truly world class players such as Del Piero, Nedved and Buffon all chose to stick with the club and see them back to the top. These guys were all proper world class talents and could have went to top teams in England, Spain, Germany etc if they'd wanted to. The players who stayed at Juve for the love of the club have went beyond being just great players in the mind their fans to become among the greatest and most loyal ever. Legends. I suspect they'll never pay for a meal or a drink in Torino again. Naismith and the other walkers away should look at these examples and hang their collective heads in shame. Whatever they might achieve in their career post-Rangers this decision will haunt them for the rest of their days. Hear Hear! Cant take any more of this - Tunes on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 If Jig stays, I couldn't praise him enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 If Jig stays, I couldn't praise him enough.If he does that he should be honored in a similar way as mentioned with the Juventus situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,802 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 If Jig stays, I couldn't praise him enough.Same. Would any other biggish team want Jig though? (and I dont mean that in a derogatory way). Buffon, Del Piero etc could have choose to go to top teams in Italy, England etc. I just dont think top teams would be interested in McCulloch at his age. As I said I dont mean that in a bad way, and Im really grateful to the loyalty that big Lee has shown us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Same. Would any other biggish team want Jig though? (and I dont mean that in a derogatory way). Buffon, Del Piero etc could have choose to go to top teams in Italy, England etc. I just dont think top teams would be interested in McCulloch at his age. As I said I dont mean that in a bad way, and Im really grateful to the loyalty that big Lee has shown us.He could get higher money and a deal in the SPL(which we wont be in)/Championship anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,195 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 He could get higher money and a deal in the SPL(which we wont be in)/Championship anyway.This. I'm sure he could get a 2 year deal at a decent championship or ambitious league 1 club where he'd get much more than he'll get with us next year. If he stays then he'll have earned the right to be a Rangers legend and the same for any of the top players who do the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 When Juve were relegated for non-football reasons in 2006 several truly world class players such as Del Piero, Nedved and Buffon all chose to stick with the club and see them back to the top.These guys were all proper world class talents and could have went to top teams in England, Spain, Germany etc if they'd wanted to.The players who stayed at Juve for the love of the club have went beyond being just great players in the minds of their fans to become among the greatest and most loyal ever. Legends. I suspect they'll never pay for a meal or a drink in Torino again.Naismith and the other walkers away should look at these examples and hang their collective heads in shame. Whatever they might achieve in their career post-Rangers this decision will haunt them for the rest of their days.When Di Livio stayed with Fiorentina when they went to the equivalent of Division 3 he went from 'The Little Soldier' to 'The Guardian Angel'And what about Batistuta staying with the Viola too when they went to Serie B? Legends.Never forgotten. Certainly not forgotten as easily as the two Steve's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,195 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 When Di Livio stayed with Fiorentina when they went to the equivalent of Division 3 he went from 'The Little Soldier' to 'The Guardian Angel'And what about Batistuta staying with the Viola too when they went to Serie B? Legends.Never forgotten. Certainly not forgotten as easily as the two Steve's.Excellent examples. I know more about the Juve situation for family reasons but these are every bit as valid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndBoydScores 8 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 When Juve were relegated for non-football reasons in 2006 several truly world class players such as Del Piero, Nedved and Buffon all chose to stick with the club and see them back to the top.These guys were all proper world class talents and could have went to top teams in England, Spain, Germany etc if they'd wanted to.The players who stayed at Juve for the love of the club have went beyond being just great players in the minds of their fans to become among the greatest and most loyal ever. Legends. I suspect they'll never pay for a meal or a drink in Torino again.Naismith and the other walkers away should look at these examples and hang their collective heads in shame. Whatever they might achieve in their career post-Rangers this decision will haunt them for the rest of their days.In around 10yrs, time, or when his next injury finishes his career Naismith may well get homesick and want to return home but he's also fucked that option up as well because no matter where he lives from now on in Scotland he'll always have to look out for the nutters who will want to have a go at him, short term gain for long term pain son, and don't insult us with your a Rangers supporter pish you've renounced that right. As for Whittaker Fuck off, that is all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,195 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 In around 10yrs, time, or when his next injury finishes his career Naismith may well get homesick and want to return home but he's also fucked that option up as well because no matter where he lives from now on in Scotland he'll always have to look out for the nutters who will want to have a go at him, short term gain for long term pain son, and don't insult us with your a Rangers supporter pish you've renounced that right. As for Whittaker Fuck off, that is all.I agree. Especially the Scottish players who turn their back on the club now will always be seen as traitors and will have to live with all the consequences of that forever. If they'd move to the Newco then asked to transfer - even for the reduced fee in their contracts - at least the club would have got some return. As it is they've totally fucked us over for nothing else but their own benefit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndBoydScores 8 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I agree. Especially the Scottish players who turn their back on the club now will always be seen as traitors and will have to live with all the consequences of that forever. If they'd move to the Newco then asked to transfer - even for the reduced fee in their contracts - at least the club would have got some return. As it is they've totally fucked us over for nothing else but their own benefit. I'm sure none of us would have a problem with this, do they really live in such a fucking bubble as to think that anyone would believe the pish they are spouting, a fucking 2yr, old can see them for what they are, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Del Piero to Rangers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non_Sucumbi 876 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Same. Would any other biggish team want Jig though? (and I dont mean that in a derogatory way). Buffon, Del Piero etc could have choose to go to top teams in Italy, England etc. I just dont think top teams would be interested in McCulloch at his age. As I said I dont mean that in a bad way, and Im really grateful to the loyalty that big Lee has shown us.If Ferguson can get a game for Blackpool then Jig could get a financially rewarding package from a championship club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillemBear 17 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It seems that Jig, Lee Wallace and Neil Alexander have said that they will stay. If that's the case, then these three can expect to be granted legendary staus for evermore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
london 3 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I agree. Especially the Scottish players who turn their back on the club now will always be seen as traitors and will have to live with all the consequences of that forever. If they'd move to the Newco then asked to transfer - even for the reduced fee in their contracts - at least the club would have got some return. As it is they've totally fucked us over for nothing else but their own benefit.100% right about moving to the Newco then asking for a move. The way I see it these players were under contract so if they'd wanted to leave this summer we would have had to of negotiated a fee. Using a loophole to walk out on the club is simply profiteering at the clubs expense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bede 19 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It seems that Jig, Lee Wallace and Neil Alexander have said that they will stay. If that's the case, then these three can expect to be granted legendary staus for evermore.Have Wallace ans Alexander either stated they'll play div 3 like Jig did? Hoping they have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy 1,308 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It's not as if Rangers are going into the wilderness either, one year in Div 1 and then back up? And why talk about uncertainty, they could have waited a week or two and then everything would be crystal clear IMO.Shuggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footygeek301 20 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 The other thing about this precedent is that Juventus only went down one division. How could it possibly be that "sporting integrity" could be satisfied by putting the old lady of italian football down only one division? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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