ARABTrust calling on the SFA to breach their own rules over boycott

[Senna 735]

It's with great disappointment that we read Rangers'official statement indicating that they will not take up their ticket allocation for the Scottish Cup tie in February.

In a time when Scottish football needs to look to the future and how we can rebuild our game, it's sad that some parties choose to refer to past alleged indiscretions against their club as an excuse to not attend the match.

In the instances referred to by Rangers supporters, a court of law decided that Dundee United had acted appropriately in respect of ticketing post the abandoned game in 2009.

As for the decision by the SPL to take action against Rangers in the summer, this was made by the majority of clubs - not only Dundee United.

We believe that the stance taken by Rangers brings them into disrepute in respect of the Scottish Cup. We therefore call on the SFA to act strongly, in particular by stating that the normal competition rules in respect of an equal split of gate money do not apply in this case and that all revenues should be retained by Dundee United.

We also put trust in the SFA using their powers to ensure that fans are free to choose whether to attend games or not and that our competitions, which rely on spectator participation to ensure continued commercial and media profile, are not devalued as a result of the actions of one member club against another.

We call on all Arabs to pack Tannadice and get behind the team in February. The tie is a fantastic opportunity for our club to progress to the quarter final of the Scottish Cup and be just one game away from Hampden.

As supporters bodies, we do not agree with any boycott – fans are the lifeblood of the game. We believe that all clubs and fans need to work together for the good of the Scottish game, rather than continue debating decisions made in the past which many have long moved on from.

It's sad that yet again, we're talking about non-football matters, particularly on a day when our Under 20 team won 5-1 to remain top of their league and in the run-up to the derby weekend - a fixture eagerly awaited by fans. We hope this game will again show the positive aspects of football that emanate from the City of Dundee.

http://www.arabtrust...-the-federation

So, they're essentially asking the SFA to break the rules to finance DUFC as they now don't like boycotts, six months after proposing one if we were admitted into the SPL. Hypocrites much?

Good old sporting integrity.

[The Godfather 71,874]

Fuck them, they will not see our fans back at their shitehole ever again.

We will be here long after shitty little clubs like DU.

[lutonblue 1,974]

They can go a take a fuck to themselves ! An what rules are we breaking ?

[crabbit bear 139]

If we are not to recieve our share of the gate then why should we go to the expense of sending a team up there. If they want to break sfa rules then we should just claim the tie, in the name of sporting integrity ofcourse.

[johanhentze 14,089]

Hypocrite warning... And does this fud think that splitting our gate money with the likes of DU is fair?

[Creampuff 22,628]

We're entitled to away tickets, they are in absolutely no way mandatory.

Fuck yourself, United.

[Ger_onimo 20,488]

They believe we are bringing the game into disrepute? Funny, they don't try to explain how...

[bluenosebrad 452]

CW not accepting tickets on the safety grounds cant see that bring the game into dispute, I see this as positive to avoid conflict considering DU fans have asked septic to attend a DU v Rangers

[scarkev 3,540]

I love the bit about them not supporting any fan boycotts.....wasn't that in the summer when they were threatening to boycott their OWN club! Got to laugh.

I personally don't think we should get the gate split if as a club we are not taking up tickets and the financial issue is not the main focus here so they can keep their money and stop greeting about it!

[bluenosebrad 452]

I should add I still think we are intitled to some cash to cover cost of traveling and playing this game.

[joker69 60]

Bunch of fucking Hypocrites.

Fine for them but if its Rangers its rule breaking .

Makes me sick ..

[Ger_onimo 20,488]

http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=243220#entry1060624902

Here's the thread with several screenshots showing the ArabTrust threatening to boycott us, other SPL grounds and themselves!

Ridiculous little organisation of nobodies with zero credibility. Fuck you Dundee United.

[mithrandir713 8]

We're entitled to away tickets, they are in absolutely no way mandatory.

Fuck yourself, United.

This, they 'shouldn't' have a leg to stand on.

[govanblue 16,847]

I should add I still think we are intitled to some cash to cover cost of traveling and playing this game.

No mate, we are entitled to our full share of the gate.

The money is payment for putting a team on the park to allow the game to be played.

The money has nothing to do with how many away supporters you bring.

[broxi74 127]

No mate, we are entitled to our full share of the gate.

The money is payment for putting a team on the park to allow the game to be played.

The money has nothing to do with how many away supporters you bring.

i would like to see money paid for how many supporters you bring, and then we would get our proper dues for futre matches.

[ZZed 4,510]

I think the thing that is sticking in their craw is we are acting on a principal of not aiding those who would hurt the club. They can’t get that having principals can cost you in the short term but in the long term you win out and you can look at your self with self respect for doing the right thing. They are governed by jealousy, greed and hatred of our club and it skews their thinking. We have clear thinking on this and will not help those who will harm us, even if it costs us to win through. Determination and tenacity in the face of adversity have been shown by many bears and that frightens them because we will not go away and be quiet.

We Are The People.

[Guest]

When are the media and fans and staff off other clubs going to realise we do not give a shit whats good for Scottish Football. They certainly didnt care about Scottish football when they tried to kill off its biggest club. I for one couldnt care if every other club in the SPL died.

[rubyred90 118]

It's with great disappointment that we read Rangers'official statement indicating that they will not take up their ticket allocation for the Scottish Cup tie in February.

In a time when Scottish football needs to look to the future and how we can rebuild our game, it's sad that some parties choose to refer to past alleged indiscretions against their club as an excuse to not attend the match.

In the instances referred to by Rangers supporters, a court of law decided that Dundee United had acted appropriately in respect of ticketing post the abandoned game in 2009.

As for the decision by the SPL to take action against Rangers in the summer, this was made by the majority of clubs - not only Dundee United.

We believe that the stance taken by Rangers brings them into disrepute in respect of the Scottish Cup. We therefore call on the SFA to act strongly, in particular by stating that the normal competition rules in respect of an equal split of gate money do not apply in this case and that all revenues should be retained by Dundee United.

We also put trust in the SFA using their powers to ensure that fans are free to choose whether to attend games or not and that our competitions, which rely on spectator participation to ensure continued commercial and media profile, are not devalued as a result of the actions of one member club against another.

We call on all Arabs to pack Tannadice and get behind the team in February. The tie is a fantastic opportunity for our club to progress to the quarter final of the Scottish Cup and be just one game away from Hampden.

As supporters bodies, we do not agree with any boycott – fans are the lifeblood of the game. We believe that all clubs and fans need to work together for the good of the Scottish game, rather than continue debating decisions made in the past which many have long moved on from.

It's sad that yet again, we're talking about non-football matters, particularly on a day when our Under 20 team won 5-1 to remain top of their league and in the run-up to the derby weekend - a fixture eagerly awaited by fans. We hope this game will again show the positive aspects of football that emanate from the City of Dundee.

Is that right? must have missed the spl announcing they have cancelled their kangaroo court. ffs if you want to try and take the moral high ground at least say something factual.

[Ianbrown 0]

If utd had got Morton etc they wouldn't get tv cash or more than 5k, which they'd have to split.

I expect Thompson will pay their share to rangers.

[bornabear 6,202]

BooHoo BooHoo, this shit had me crying in my cornflakes this morning.

It's ok for them to boycott us, but it's wrong for us to boycott them.

The really funny bit is where he asks "all arabs" to got to the game. Ha Ha, well that's a gate of 4000 for the match.

We told them months ago that we would boycott them and they didn't believe us. Tough shit.

[crabbit bear 139]

When are the media and fans and staff off other clubs going to realise we do not give a shit whats good for Scottish Football. They certainly didnt care about Scottish football when they tried to kill off its biggest club. I for one couldnt care if every other club in the SPL died.

I cant agree with that, l do care whats good for Scottish Football, there are some great wee clubs in Scottish Football, and l do care about them. But the current regime running the sphell, and the sfa, are not good for Scottish Football, thats were all the problems stem from, we need change at the top or Scottish Football is doomed with these clowns in charge.

[trublusince1982 768]

stop financing your club on the back of gers fans, you dont want us in your league then that is fine but continuing to use our loyal supoport to prop up your struggling tv deals removes any integrity you have. Stand on your own two feet.

[Gilesy 4]

You reap what you sow. Fuckin get tae!

[gogzy 31,195]

As supporters bodies, we do not agree with any boycott – fans are the lifeblood of the game. We believe that all clubs and fans need to work together for the good of the Scottish game,

Ahh, so boycotting your own games if they let Rangers back in the SPL is fine. But getting a taste of yer own medicine does not taste good.

Wankers.

[dougie76 15,359]

I love the bit about them not supporting any fan boycotts.....wasn't that in the summer when they were threatening to boycott their OWN club! Got to laugh.

I personally don't think we should get the gate split if as a club we are not taking up tickets and the financial issue is not the main focus here so they can keep their money and stop greeting about it!

When they bring a couple of hundred fans to cup games do they get a cut of gate receipts? ....yes they do, so why shouldn't we? They wanted us dead now they want to move on? Go fuck yourself dundee hibs you showers of cunts, its payback time