bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 RANGERS want to turn the roof of their training HQ into a giant advertising billboard.Chief executive Charles Green believes firms will be keen to buy the space – because it can be seen from planes arriving at and departing Glasgow airport.We can reveal his latest money-making idea days after controversial plans to sell the naming rights to Ibrox infuriated fans.The roof of the £14million Murray Park complex would give advertisers a potential audience of 20,000 people a day – the number of passengers who fly to and from the city.And club executives are so keen on the idea, they have even discussed selling ad space on some of the surrounding pitches.A club insider said: “We’re trying to think outside of the box and come up with new ways of generating money.“Basically, if it makes the club money, Charles Green will look at it.“Everyone thinks this idea is a good one and there is no real downside.It’s not been decided whether it will be club sponsors only or if he will open it up to anyone who wants the space.”The idea could be pitched at major brands such as the club’s shirt sponsor Tennent’s and SportsDirect, who are owned by Ibrox investor Mike Ashley.Yesterday, a Rangers spokesman confirmed the plan was being considered. He said: “As long as it’s not a distraction to pilots, why not?“Charles Green has always said he is open to ideas that generate revenue for Rangers.”But advertising experts weren’t sure if the idea has wings.Crawford Mollison, director at The Ad Shed in Perth, said: “If you are flying over something, you are probably not going to see a great deal.“If a company were putting a message there, it would have to be very simple and large. Perhaps something like a Tennent’s logo or a big can of Irn-Bru.”Pete Martin, creative director at The Gate Worldwide, said: “I think Santa would be the only real audience for something like that.“There would be a limited demand for it and, even then, there would only be space for a logo and nothing else.“I’d think they’d be lucky if anyone would pay low thousands for the space.”Green’s money-making schemes have not always been popular with the Bears.One group of fans protested against the stadium naming rights plan during the club’s 3-0 victory over Annan Athletic on Tuesday.But Green said: “There’s more chance of the naming rights being sold than me being called Gladys Green, I can tell you that.“I’ve said from day one that, providing it is legal, I’ll do it to bring money into Rangers.“I’m a Yorkshireman, I’ve got big hands – God gave them to me so I can grab a lot of money.”http://www.<No links to this website>/news/scottish-news/rangers-hope-to-sell-advertising-space-1503124I quite like this idea as long as it's nothing tacky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Even just the big letters thmselves like "RFC" or "BJK" painted on the roof would look terrific and get us noticed.And if sponsors or advertisers were involved the extra money would be welcome.Great idea, in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 When leaving Manchester airport this year all the B&Q's Tesco and I think it was Ikea had advetising on the roof you could see it for miles. So when you're landing at Glasgow coming round by Milngavie you will be able to see that for miles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feda16 136 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 seems like another great idea, maximize profits, question is why was this not thought of before! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatDolphins 5,360 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Why not. Money for nothing. In glad we're now thinking outside the box a wee bit for extra revenue. Every little bit helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 221 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 A big Rangers badge would do me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubdeck 41 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Sound like a good idea to me, as long as the money was right Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Nintendo could do.Wii are the peopleLol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Nintendo could do.Wii are the peopleLol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Sell Auchenhowie's soul? Nae chance!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 And your Xmas laugh is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,497 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 big bold letters"MOST SUCCESFULL TEAM IN THE WORLD"will do nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Brilliant another great Idea.Get it done now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 It's a no brainer - B&Q in Clydebank is clear as a bell when you fly inI suspect these "quotes" from marketing 'experts' are tinged with bheastly jealousy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHaw 513 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 A big can of irn bru is actually quite a good shout, the first thing I do when I get home from a holiday is get a can of Irn bru and make a few peices of motherprides bread and bacon+brown sauce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 What about YAACBD.............on the roof of Auchenhowie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I like this idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 What about YAACBD.............on the roof of Auchenhowie.You're all arseholes, come to bear's den? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 You're all arseholes, come to bear's den?NOPE..............YOU ARE A CUNT BILLY DODDS , as the wee fat fucker lives over the road . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Big picture of Will.i .am next to an Orange (network) logo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 And your Xmas laugh is?How about a crisp company and a mobile phone company sponsor us so we could be the Orange Walkers stadium.Orginal, eh? Just thought it up myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Billboard on the face of Ibrox will be next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchestGer 351 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Not a bad idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac 1,405 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 "Welcome to Belfast" would be a laugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 More "experts" telling us it won't work? I wonder what teams these "experts" favor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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