A Huge Ace we don't appear to have noticed- The Commonwealth Games 2014

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

Given the change in company status and the ongoing retrospective match-fixing scandal that the SPL are publicly conducting, are we under any obligation to comply with the old PLC's agreements to participate in the 2014 Commonwealth Games? As you may know, we had previously agreed to host certain events, including rugby as I recall.

Is this an ace we could play in order to pressurise the Government into intervening or even just pressure the SPL/SFA with bad publicity?

It's just a quick suggestion from an idea that just came to me. It hasn't, in fairness, undergone due diligence, so do bear with me.

[SectionRedHMS 190]

Given the change in company status and the ongoing retrospective match-fixing scandal that the SPL are publicly conducting, are we under any obligation to comply with the old PLC's agreements to participate in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Is this an ace we could play in order to pressurise the Government into intervening?

It's just a quick suggestion from an idea that just came to me. It hasn't, in fairness, undergone due diligence, so do bear with me.

Well worth looking into.

[ayrshireger 523]

Given the change in company status and the ongoing retrospective match-fixing scandal that the SPL are publicly conducting, are we under any obligation to comply with the old PLC's agreements to participate in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Is this an ace we could play in order to pressurise the Government into intervening?

It's just a quick suggestion from an idea that just came to me. It hasn't, in fairness, undergone due diligence, so do bear with me.

I'm not sure if this would fall under the 'goodwill' or not. If it did fall under it, then we would still be obliged to host the games.

If it didn't then I'm sure it is something we could, and should try to, use to our advantage.

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

I'm not sure if this would fall under the 'goodwill' or not. If it did fall under it, then we would still be obliged to host the games.

If it didn't then I'm sure it is something we could, and should try to, use to our advantage.

I think you may have highlighted the crux of the matter.

I would think that it comes under the category of a contractual obligation, rather than goodwill, since the imposition of any such prior agreement would commercially prejudice the club's ability to utilise our facilities on those days for matches, concerts or other events.

For that reason, I think we may be able to sidestep our former agreement.

[BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293]

If we need to hold any events to help them out , first of all lets see if GCC or Wee Salmonds government ,regenerate the Ibrox area , think they have already shown us that they won't be ffs

[GMac 1,405]

Snooker, Darts and Golf are the only sports we're any good at and none of them are in the Commonwealth games so hopefully it will pass us by with the minimum of fuss. As for Rangers, if we make some dough then fine, but if friendly matches in the summer would make more money then fuck it.

[alockh 14]

So you're implying we should blackmail them to help in something we're not even guilty of?

Aye that's a great idea

[JCDBigBear 11,009]

Unless it was part of the coercion of the "5 way agreement" then we should have no reason to abide by any such agreement. We should use it as a bargaining tool for whatever we can, either with the city council, government, SFA or SPL. As we only have Rugby scheduled for Ibrox then we are limited in how far we can push on this because they could probably move the rugby to any other stadium. I can't see there will be big crowds at rugby.

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

So you're implying we should blackmail them to help in something we're not even guilty of?

Aye that's a great idea

You appear to have missed the point.

[WadeWilson 4,670]

Oleg, you are a good poster. This one, however, has just sailed over my head.

Ibrox, rugby 7's, 2014, SNP, QEII, Tory, Some countries that used to be enslaved, etc, what the fuck?

[Non_Sucumbi 876]

Cjharlie has already 'noticed' and has spoken about it briefly. I'm sure if money can be made -- Charlie will be front and centre. Perhaps even getting some money set aside for 'local area improvements'.

[IanFerguson2012 123]

We can and should negotiate on the income we get from this but should not be suggesting that we won't take part. We want Ibrox to be seen, visited and enjoyed by as many people as possible hopefully with the queues all funnelled past the superstore stocked with suitable goodies. Perhaps this will help improve our transport links as well. Not sure what the position is with a rail line near Ibrox but a station would be nice.

[Edmiston Drive 3,846]

I do not believe that any facilities the club has, should be given over for the use of these games.

[CanadianBacon 2,088]

I do not believe that any facilities the club has, should be given over for the use of these games.

This.

I would go further. The club should bypass this local shower of anti-Rangers bastards and go straight to the Commonwealth leader, Her Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and explain what has been going on up here and that, given this arrangement was with the 'old company' and not the 'club' that she, or Her advisors, tell Salmond (Rushed-me?) to "ram it".

I'd also contact the Oban Times.

They love all that kind of shit.

[Edmiston Drive 3,846]

We can and should negotiate on the income we get from this but should not be suggesting that we won't take part. We want Ibrox to be seen, visited and enjoyed by as many people as possible hopefully with the queues all funnelled past the superstore stocked with suitable goodies. Perhaps this will help improve our transport links as well. Not sure what the position is with a rail line near Ibrox but a station would be nice.

The budget was been used to create a better infrastructure around the stadium of the immigrants , you know the ones that acknowledge their birth right to a country not in the Commonwealth ............but hey ho, such has been the way, of what was once Glasgow City Council some 40 plus years ago, now Glasgow seems to have the same beliefs as the immigrant club as in all things irish.

One wonders as to what the faithless fans of that "irish team that happens to play there football in scotland" so sayeth their would be caesar, who did get his revenge in a car park in Clydebank. Back to the one wonders part, when they see the Union Flag flying from the only stadium that was ordered to be closed during WW2 and one hopes that we see that flag of Ulster also on display at the stadium of the immigrants.

Although I suspect we will not, as we speak they will be coming up with a fiendish (please note, it reads fiendish) plan to get round this , as is their want.

[Bluepeter9 5,167]

Given the change in company status and the ongoing retrospective match-fixing scandal that the SPL are publicly conducting, are we under any obligation to comply with the old PLC's agreements to participate in the 2014 Commonwealth Games? As you may know, we had previously agreed to host certain events, including rugby as I recall.

Is this an ace we could play in order to pressurise the Government into intervening or even just pressure the SPL/SFA with bad publicity?

It's just a quick suggestion from an idea that just came to me. It hasn't, in fairness, undergone due diligence, so do bear with me.

or is it just petty? having the games is a great thing and we should be proud to play our part not looking for excuses to pull out!

[Bothwellbear 1,392]

Given the change in company status and the ongoing retrospective match-fixing scandal that the SPL are publicly conducting, are we under any obligation to comply with the old PLC's agreements to participate in the 2014 Commonwealth Games? As you may know, we had previously agreed to host certain events, including rugby as I recall.

Is this an ace we could play in order to pressurise the Government into intervening or even just pressure the SPL/SFA with bad publicity?

It's just a quick suggestion from an idea that just came to me. It hasn't, in fairness, undergone due diligence, so do bear with me.

This would be a massive own goal if we start messing with the commonwealth games. It would be a guaranteed way to lose any public sympathy whatsoever.

[CanadianBacon 2,088]

One question.

Who is this guy Hugh Jace the OP is on about?

[Bothwellbear 1,392]

One question.

Who is this guy Hugh Jace the OP is on about?

Left midfield. Score for fun up here.

[Kai_Johansen 978]

If we want to look like proper chunts, then hell yes. Lets hold our country to ransom, and deny our own people the opportunity of competing at Ibrox, its not as if the world will be watching.

Do we really want to hand the moral high ground over to our greatest detractors, do we really want to stand on the sidelines watching our main detractors gain worldwide recognition, while we stand idly by looking all bitter and twisted.

Can't see Charles Green, nor James Traynor walking into such a PR disaster thankfully.

[Edmiston Drive 3,846]

If we want to look like proper chunts, then hell yes. Lets hold our country to ransom, and deny our own people the opportunity of competing at Ibrox, its not as if the world will be watching.

Do we really want to hand the moral high ground over to our greatest detractors, do we really want to stand on the sidelines watching our main detractors gain worldwide recognition, while we stand idly by looking all bitter and twisted.

Can't see Charles Green, nor James Traynor walking into such a PR disaster thankfully.

Disaster in the eyes of some , but not all.

[Bad Robot 21,513]

I also think it would be a massive own goal trying to put the blockers on these games as it is needed publicity.

I am still annoyed though that these cunts got the velodrome and the village and they decisions werent made for Glasgow or regeneration as it was all about them.

[harlands plater 17,186]

Can't see what all the fuss is about here, all we got was a minority event as an afterthought as they probably felt they had to give us something. All the focus is on the opening ceremony at the Brendanbeu and to a lesser extent the actual track and field events at Hampden. Not having the use of Ibrox would have little impact.

ED if you expect to see the Union Flag flying proudly at the San Giro, prepare to be disappointed - in the myriad of publicity images of the opening ceremony, our flag is nowhere to be seen. It's all corporate logos in rainbow colours.

[cushynumber 25,178]

Its a stick we can maybe use, but I am not sure we should due to the ensuing bad publicity a move like that would undoubtably bring. Also, I think we need as a fan base to move away from the oldco newco stuff and not just bring it up when it suits us. If Rangers signed up to host some events, then Rangers should hold to that commitment

[ps95v7 387]

Raised this a while ago take nothing to do with this SNP propaganda machine stand firm on this.

Ironic really, Commonwealth Games a celebration of the British Commonwealth that the SNP & those of the east end despise,but not unlike their brothers in arms across the water they will take the Queen's shilling & benefits to match.

Make Ibrox a no go area for this event which has been hijacked by our enemies