Blue Nosed Babe 21,460 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 IF Ashley is going in for the naming rights, others might too. I am keeping an open mind on this thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 How much cash we talking?This.It will always be Ibrox, but for the right price I wouldn't be too unhappy at a name change for a few years.I would like us to look at other revenue streams before we considered this though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I'd change my name by deedpoll to fucking anything for the right price Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I can't believe some are actually entertaining this idea... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 If the cash is good this will be difficult to turn down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoorie 1,090 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I can't believe some are actually entertaining this idea...Yea, you have to wonder eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 So, nobody would accept this for £10million a season? Absolute pish.It will always be called Ibrox to us anyway, the sign won't make a difference. In this climate, money like that can't be dismissed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Do we need the money though?CG needs to br careful, the fans have been nothing short of amazing this season so piss them off at your peril.Define need? We may not need the money to survive or anything but doesn't mean we couldn't very well do with it. I think the fans would get over it before long if we're progressing on the park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 "Even given the clubs financial plight"Sorry have I missed something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear78 96 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 We'll always call it Ibrox. I was more upset when they stuck sponsors on the shirts.In fact that's so accepted now that people buy the shirt with the scabby sponsors logo even when they do not have to."Money, get awayGet a good job with more pay and you're okayMoney, it's a gasGrab that cash with both hands and make a stashNew car, caviar, four star daydream,Think I'll buy me a football team..."The sponsors put me off strips not had one for a few years. Do all shops sell them without them? Out of interest, what year did Rangers start wearing sponsors? I only go back as far as CR Smith? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,775 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Define need? We may not need the money to survive or anything but doesn't mean we couldn't very well do with it. I think the fans would get over it before long if we're progressing on the park.Well we will be in tue second division next season and with the ST sales and merchandise we will again be head an shoulders above everyone else we face.We hear we are in a great financial state just now so I don't see the rush for this move.I hardly think it would be worth £10 million a year anyway for a club playing outside the top division and excluded from Europe...it all sounds a bit pie in the sky to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Well we will be in tue second division next season and with the ST sales and merchandise we will again be head an shoulders above everyone else we face.We hear we are in a great financial state just now so I don't see the rush for this move.I hardly think it would be worth £10 million a year anyway for a club playing outside the top division and excluded from Europe...it all sounds a bit pie in the sky to me.Winning the lower divisions is the very short term aim, our support will be demanding us to start challenging for the title right away when we're back in the top flight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,775 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Winning the lower divisions is the very short term aim, our support will be demanding us to start challenging for the title right away when we're back in the top flight.Will Green want the negative publicity Newcastle gave when this happened ?It won't be anywhere near £10 million either Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaneBear 46 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I think "businessmen" like this are bound to appear and start a pishing contest given any opportunity to do so.Nobody takes a worldwide brand name like Rangers or for that matter Ibrox and seriously thinks they will gain by re-branding it. This is self publicity and nothing less.The press interest in this trivia only goes to show that when there's no news worth reporting then a story about Rangers is the best bet.Like the old saying goes, any publicity is good publicity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 £150m and we got a deal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublusince1982 768 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 never going to be £10m a year will be closer to £2m plus he gets to put signs up all over the stadium hopefully he will not be allowed to put any on the listed frontage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 It's such a good name Ibrox ... x's are very uncommon and give it real gravitas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 The Daily Mail is known for bullshit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,715 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 never going to be £10m a year will be closer to £2m plus he gets to put signs up all over the stadium hopefully he will not be allowed to put any on the listed frontage.A good point,no they won't be allowed to tamper with the listed building. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Will Green want the negative publicity Newcastle gave when this happened ?It won't be anywhere near £10 million eitherGreen has said something before along the lines of he'd make what he believes are the right decisions even if unpopular. So long as it doesn't into anything further like the Cardiff rebranding I would accept it and just keep on calling it Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,989 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Two points:1) There is no confirmation of any such deal, just a newspaper "understands" blah, blah... This could be a rumour started by anyone.2) Would it be in RFC or Charles Green's interests to discuss such a controversial proposal when he is just about to issue the IPO prospectus for fans to buy into the Club? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,775 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Good points JCDHope this turns out to be nothing more than the usual piss poor journalism. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear78 96 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 £150m and we got a deal!Aye alright, but he's still only getting Ibrox Stadium (sponsored by sports direct) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 The sponsors put me off strips not had one for a few years. Do all shops sell them without them? Out of interest, what year did Rangers start wearing sponsors? I only go back as far as CR Smith?As far as I know, that was the first ever sponsor... 1985 or 86 maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 CR Smith, McEwans, NTL, Carling, Tennents have been the only sponsors over the years...and Centerparcs when we played in France and Switzerland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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