ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 ALLY McCOIST insists Rangers fans MUST listen to any offers to rename Ibrox.Gers chief executive Charles Green wants to sell the naming rights to a sponsor to raise money — but around 200 Light Blues fans protested AGAINST that proposal at the 3-0 win over Annan Athletic in midweek.Those protests saw eight arrests as trouble flared after clashes with police.But while gaffer McCoist insists the club must listen to fans, he feels they can’t ignore extra income.He said: “I am 100 per cent behind the fans voicing their opinions — as long as it’s done in a legal way.“I’ve gone on record as saying that we must listen to the fans.“I can understand the business and finance side of it, but I can also understand the history and the tradition.“I would have to see what’s on offer, what it means and what it would affect before I gave an opinion.“There will be times where we’ll have to make decisions about the club that will not please the fans — but that doesn’t mean to say we shouldn’t listen to them.”Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is said to be interested but chief Green was jeered by a small minority of fans’ group the Union Bears when he addressed the Ibrox crowd on Tuesday night as they held up ‘Always Ibrox’ posters.McCoist added: “It’s all about opinions and people will disagree, that’s the nature of the beast.“But we all have to have a healthy respect of each others’ opinions.”Meanwhile, Elgin City chairman Graham Tatters has been fined £5,000 over the Borough Briggs ticket fiasco. The Moray club sold more than 1,000 tickets too many for last month’s Gers clash.The SFA ruled £1,000 must be paid within 30 days with the rest suspended until the end of the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC1312 153 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Horrible stuff indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionRedHMS 190 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 ALLY McCOIST insists Rangers fans MUST listen to any offers to rename Ibrox.Gers chief executive Charles Green wants to sell the naming rights to a sponsor to raise money — but around 200 Light Blues fans protested AGAINST that proposal at the 3-0 win over Annan Athletic in midweek.Those protests saw eight arrests as trouble flared after clashes with police.But while gaffer McCoist insists the club must listen to fans, he feels they can’t ignore extra income.He said: “I am 100 per cent behind the fans voicing their opinions — as long as it’s done in a legal way.“I’ve gone on record as saying that we must listen to the fans.“I can understand the business and finance side of it, but I can also understand the history and the tradition.“I would have to see what’s on offer, what it means and what it would affect before I gave an opinion.“There will be times where we’ll have to make decisions about the club that will not please the fans — but that doesn’t mean to say we shouldn’t listen to them.”Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is said to be interested but chief Green was jeered by a small minority of fans’ group the Union Bears when he addressed the Ibrox crowd on Tuesday night as they held up ‘Always Ibrox’ posters.McCoist added: “It’s all about opinions and people will disagree, that’s the nature of the beast.“But we all have to have a healthy respect of each others’ opinions.”Meanwhile, Elgin City chairman Graham Tatters has been fined £5,000 over the Borough Briggs ticket fiasco. The Moray club sold more than 1,000 tickets too many for last month’s Gers clash.The SFA ruled £1,000 must be paid within 30 days with the rest suspended until the end of the season.Ally is now a significant shareholder now.Just protecting his investment.Anyway,would it stop you going to watch Rangers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I suppose one way of looking at it is it's the biggest pockle ever since none of us will be using the new name so it's really just money for old rope.In some ways it's the same arguments that were used before shirt advertising became common place Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyred90 118 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Does Ibrox actually have the name Ibrox on it?Im making thick as fuck but i cant picture it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Those protests saw eight arrests as trouble flared after clashes with police.Only got this far, this is a blatant lie is it not? The protest happened way before any incidents with the police AFAIK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 It always will be Ibrox how many names has the shipyard Fairfields had and yet it's still Fairfields to everyone who matters Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC1312 153 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Only got this far, this is a blatant lie is it not? The protest happened way before any incidents with the police AFAIK.Yep. Fuck all to do with the protest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooblue 105 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Only got this far, this is a blatant lie is it not? The protest happened way before any incidents with the police AFAIK.Aye, utter bullshit mate. Protest was a card display/chanting before kick-off, the trouble in BF1 was @ about 65-70 mins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionRedHMS 190 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I suppose one way of looking at it is it's the biggest pockle ever since none of us will be using the new name so it's really just money for old rope.In some ways it's the same arguments that were used before shirt advertising became common placeThat's the way I see it.Money for nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Whoring our soul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Aye, utter bullshit mate. Protest was a card display/chanting before kick-off, the trouble in BF1 was @ about 65-70 mins.Thats what I thought, for a minute i thought maybe CG's speech was at half time and thats where the papers got mistaken.Turns out they just made shit up as usual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Only got this far, this is a blatant lie is it not? The protest happened way before any incidents with the police AFAIK.I stopped reading there too, lies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm sure there are other ways to make this sort of money that doesn't involve destroying our history Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodster 162 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm sure there are other ways to make this sort of money that doesn't involve destroying our historyWhat other ways?What sort of money?What is it that is destroying our history? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Whoring our soul.Don't be so dramatic. I'd whore you out and every other poster on here if it would benefit Rangers.:mccoist: :“I can understand the business and finance side of it, but I can also understand the history and the tradition."“I would have to see what’s on offer, what it means and what it would affect before I gave an opinion."“There will be times where we’ll have to make decisions about the club that will not please the fans "My exact opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'll be as dramatic as I damn well please. *jazz hands Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,560 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Don't be so dramatic. I'd whore you out and every other poster on here if it would benefit Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I suppose one way of looking at it is it's the biggest pockle ever since none of us will be using the new name so it's really just money for old rope.In some ways it's the same arguments that were used before shirt advertising became common placeSpot on. Nothing changes. It's the biggest non argument ever. Take the money, we still play at ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weshallnotbemoved! 714 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 We don't need the money at the moment, Green has said as much.We have suffered very publicly through admin and liquidation which was humiliating enough. For most people a big part of supporting your team is abput the bragging rights and traditions and if we erode those our foundations will crumble.We are about far more than Man City, Newcastle or Arsenal...Renaming our stadium, our shrine, is not necessary and will just provide more fuel for those seeking to abuse us.Fuck off with renamining the stadium Charles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1873bear 192 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Ibrox being sponsored is no difference to a big daft sponsors name being spread across our blue jerseys.......It's about making money for the good of the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear78 96 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hate this idea, the history, traditons, and class of the club are more important. Think this and the 33% budget cap on players will be my only gripe with the way we will be run from now on. I'm not going to get to demented over it though since these guys did save the club and have done a great job so far. Getting £17 million into a Scottish club from institutional investors must be one of the business achievements of the year. Just annoying it doesn't seem to be enough to make them give up on this renaming crap. It's not for club's like Rangers. These articles are probably just to smooth the path for a decision that has already been made. I agree with TWB. Most clubs are whores now, same with players. Anyone know if £5 million supporters shares gets any say in things like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear78 96 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 dp Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear78 96 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 We have suffered very publicly through admin and liquidation which was humiliating enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 63,559 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Going by the comments from Charlie and Ally, the renaming will happen. It's Ibrox regardless, thanks for the cash, ching ching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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