robg58 319 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Raith Rovers reveal fans’ support over newco stancePublished on Wednesday 11 July 2012 02:28Raith Rovers have revealed the club have been inundated with messages of support following the Fifers’ hardline stance towards newco Rangers.Stark’s Park director Turnbull Hutton has been vociferous in his insistence that the Glasgow outfit should not be allowed to resume life in Division One after they were dumped out of the top flight last week.He also accused the SFA and SPL of “blackmail” following the financial doomsday scenarios presented by respective chief executive’s Stewart Regan and Neil Doncaster if Rangers are demoted to the bottom rung of the SFL.The uncompromising position adopted by Hutton and Rovers has been hailed by supporters of other clubs, with Aberdeen fans even chipping in to sponsor players at the cash-strapped Kirkcaldy club.A statement read: “Raith Rovers would like to take the opportunity to thank fans who’ve taken the time to contact us regarding the recent developments within Scottish football.“Whilst we may not have had time to respond to every message, they are all being read by the directors.“We’ve also been monitoring Facebook, Twitter and other social media. The response has been overwhelming and unexpected.“A few Aberdeen fans have grouped together to sponsor players for next season. One group, Aberdeen Fans For Sporting Integrity, are sponsoring Roary Rover and will donate the shirt to a local charity at the end of the season.”Raith supporters have been equally swift to show their appreciation for the clubs stance, with the amount of money raised by the “Support Rovers” campaign more than doubling in recent days.With the club more than £1 million in debt, the funds will aid running costs and help pay for the arduous 500-mile round trip to Wick in the Ramsdens Cup later this month.The statement added: “This account was set up last year and initially the amount was quite modest, but in the last few days the flow of donations has increased.“On Thursday, the club received a £335 cheque from the account, making a total of £563. Many thanks to all who are contributing and keep up the good work.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 So rather than give money to their own club which is drowning in debt and almost certainly facing administration, Aberdeen fans would rather donate money to a cause that now has nothing to do with them? How empty and pathetic Dolly's life must be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Times like these really do bring out the best in football fans in Scotland, unified in their hatred for all things Rangers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,871 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 [quote name='robg58' timestamp='1341989911' post='1060208728'“On Thursday, the club received a £335 cheque from the account, making a total of £563. Many thanks to all who are contributing and keep up the good work.”Only another £80 million to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 In what part of the UK does £563 equate to being 'inundated' with cash? They must be dancing in the street of Raith right enough... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayq81 231 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Aberdeen sponsored "Roary" ffs this is comedy gold, a total of £568 was raised that must be a Raith Lottery win, fucking amazing how these stories appear in the Scottish media, I used to buy Viz but I find I get a much beeter laugh at the Scottish press Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,706 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 563 quid That wouldn't even pay for one players monthly wage!It has the cheek to state that when it was launched last year it wasn't much of a success but now they have been "inundated" with cash to the tune of 563 smackers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlene 26 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 In what part of the UK does £563 equate to being 'inundated' with cash? They must be dancing in the street of Raith right enough...Royston. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 In what part of the UK does £563 equate to being 'inundated' with cash? They must be dancing in the street of Raith right enough...You can buy three horses, a spinning Jenny, a dogsbody and four African slaves for that in Paisley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond7 1,080 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 This will be the same Abaahrdeen who, upon finishing something like 6th in Division Two when they first joined the league, then found themselves promoted ahead of the five teams above them? Sporting hypocrisy indeed.I'm sure that £563 will pay off an hours worth of interest on Raith's debt, well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,332 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hope they go bust - no loss Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruaridhmac 29 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hahahahahaha £563! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thiepvalwood 33 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Genius reporting...fuck me, I gave more to the RFFF. Another one to go out the game soon...shame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.12 508 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 CL a certainty for the Roath Ravers now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 This will be the same Abaahrdeen who, upon finishing something like 6th in Division Two when they first joined the league, then found themselves promoted ahead of the five teams above them? Sporting hypocrisy indeed.I'm sure that £563 will pay off an hours worth of interest on Raith's debt, well done.When was that exactly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,390 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Inundated with cash eh...Only in Scotland would this make the national press, what a joke. Aberdeen fans would be aswel keeping there giros for a new suit when there club dies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hahaha!£563 quid, I had more than that in my savings when I was 13.Inundated indeed... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltzer83 27 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Looking forward to hoping raith rovers get fucked every week next season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 “On Thursday, the club received a £335 cheque from the account, making a total of £563. Many thanks to all who are contributing and keep up the good work.” Inundated with cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robg58 319 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 “On Thursday, the club received a £335 cheque from the account, making a total of £563. Many thanks to all who are contributing and keep up the good work.” Inundated with cash. It's inundated for someone who has fuck all!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'll always find time to laugh at the mutton pumpers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastrax 274 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 £536 fucking hell Man City must be shiting themselves Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemdale1873 167 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Would be ironic if Raith rovers pumped Aberdeen in both cups next season after the sheep fans generosity towards them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzalivesforever 1,990 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Someone I know, a former shareholder and local business owner has donated £2000 to Rovers in recent days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastrax 274 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Someone I know, a former shareholder and local business owner has donated £2000 to Rovers in recent days.Good that'll pay most of the teams wages next month Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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