LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 The former Hearts midfielder became an unpopular figure in the eyes of the Ibrox faithful as a result of the tackle which sidelined the striker for several months with ankle ligament damage in October 2010.Jelavic sealed a move to Everton in January, while Black became the first signing for Rangers since the club was consigned to liquidation and became a new company this summer.And, as far as he is concerned, he would rather focus on what he sees as a bright future with the Glasgow giants, than dwell on the past.Black said: "I think I was a villain for every SPL team but that's part and parcel of the job."I'm sure I'll win the fans over. I'm here to do a job for them."Some of them might have a bit of a grudge but I'll just go out there and work and hopefully do the business for them."People who know me, know what I'm like. I don't dwell on the past or talk about it. What happens, happens. You have to get on with it."He's kicked on and moved down south now and I'm here."But I'm sure if he was here, I would go over and shake the big boy's hand and enjoy working with him."Black and Dean Shiels both opted to sign for Rangers despite the club being demoted to the Irn-Bru Third Division.And, as Ally McCoist attempts to build a squad before a 12-month transfer embargo comes into effect on September 1, Black has urged other potential targets to follow suit.He said: "If there are players out there who have been contacted by the manager or the board, I would urge any one of them to come here because it's a special place and everybody is great."Black, who was a free agent after his Hearts contract expired, added: "I had a good number of offers and that's why it raised a few peoples' eyebrows but I was over the moon when Rangers came in."It's an opportunity that doesn't come around often at a club of this size."If you asked the majority of players who are playing in the SPL, if they had the opportunity to come to a club like this, I'm sure they would grab it with both hands."You can talk about Division Three but it doesn't matter."I'm here to play for the club and I can be part of something very special, just like I was at the end of the season with Hearts."People can look at me and think I'm silly but we'll be back one day and I'm just looking forward to the challenge."Black helped Hearts win the William Hill Scottish Cup last season and sees no reason why Rangers cannot go all the way in the cup competitions this term despite their league status.He said: "There is great belief throughout the whole squad."We've not spoken about it but we know we've got the ability in that group to win the cups."People might knock us now because of where we are but I'm sure we will go out there and try to prove a point."He also believes Third Division football should be no barrier to himself - or any other Rangers player - forcing their way into Scotland boss Craig Levein's plans ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.Black said: "It shouldn't hinder anything, it doesn't matter what level you are playing at."If you're good enough to get in that squad, I'm sure he will look at you and see that you are doing the business."There are a few of us who have potential to get in and I'm sure he won't turn a blind eye. If we are at the top of our game, then who knows?"http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/article/439/7960380/black-i-can-win-over-fans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crespie6 334 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 he's wearing our top now, so he gets my support Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,776 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 he's wearing our top now, so he gets my supportThis goes for me as well.Hated him at Hearts, thought he was a cunt and really wished someone would crunch him every game but likewise with Diouf, when he joined, Ian has my support 100%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzl82 2 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 A player that turned down the SPHELL to sign for us is a good one also to wear the shirt I will support Mind u not many fans liked him and no one likes us so he's well suited lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Couldn't give a fuck about that tackle now. He plays for us and has dropped down to the 3rd div to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer 124 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Any ill feelings I had towards him disappeared the day he signed for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally62 393 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 He's as bastard but our bastard now.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 277 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Good comments to be fair. His 'we'll be back' was full of the same conviction we all feel. Keep it up Ian. You just might win us all over yet. If nothing else the boy has shown balls of absolute steel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 762 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 He's already won me over Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombomb 28 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 He's as bastard but our bastard now.... Well said sir Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thuglife1873 18 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 all was forgiven the moment you pulled on the famous blue jersey Ian. so play with heart and break some legs on the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyboymason 13 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm already won overWhy am i a bad ass Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centenarystand 2,229 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I was raging with him after the tackle on Jelavic and thought he was a dirty bastard. Jelavic ended up doing what he wanted to do and used the Rangers to work his ticket to the EPL. Black was MOTM in the SCF and is no division 3 player, players of less ability have gone to the Championship and earned more money. For most of us we have endured the worst summer weather in living memory.Ian Black has decided to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Famous Glasgow Rangers as we endure the hurricane of hatred in the current climate. For this alone Ian i forgive you for that tackle on Jelavic he was never a true Ranger but you are well on your way to proving yourself as one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 great comments and has the attitude we need riight now..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm not easily won over but he's definitely went up in my estimations for choosing Rangers when he could have played at a higher level.He's showed more Rangers class than Shagger,Naismith and Lafferty etc and they claimed to be Rangers men.I would like him to win me over though and I think he will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Gaz 23 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 he's wearing our top now, so he gets my supportYou're dead right there. I could never boo someone in blue. Whittaker and Edu have had a helluva lot of 'negative' words directed at them but I never booed them.We gave Diouf a chance. It means ANY other player must be given a similar chance to impress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers_1993 68 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 The kind of midfielder we have been crying out for someone with balls and can grab a game by the scruff of the neck Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDeavy10 3 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 he is gona be qaulity player for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 No problem at all with him. Hes Blue hes Black he loves the Union Jack! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claddie 53 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Dropping to play in Div 3. That shows a desire for the club. OK with me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devref 201 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 hated the wee chunt when he was at hearts but he has come to us when we need players so he gets my vote now he is wearing the rangers strip the same as every player that comes in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 He's already won me over Me too. I was grinning from ear to ear reading that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitey79 241 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Welcome to the family Ian! You speak how you play and that's good enough for me. Dropping down to the 3rd when you've had other options says it all! Great move mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowP113 2 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 i have the feeling he will turn out to be a fantastic signing by ally. Anyone who signs for us right now must have a desire to play for rangers lets be honest, this is a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkel09 1 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hes our prick now ha anyone wearing our top gets my full support! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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