rangersxfc 265 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 CHARLES GREEN has revealed his dream to turn Ibrox into Scotland’s biggest stadium.The Rangers chief claims he’ll fill in the corners of the ground and add another deck to the Govan Stand if the Third Division side fight their way through the leagues and go on to secure regular Champions League action.He said: “We wouldn’t be frightened of doing it once we know we have the demand — and the top league in Europe would deliver that.”Green has spoken with boss Ally McCoist about the possibility of increasing the 51,000 capacity. The proposals would be likely to give Ibrox more than Celtic’s 60,000 seats.Green said: “I had this discussion with Ally, who knows this club significantly better than I do. He said if I could deliver consistently being in the Champions League and get into the last 16, then this stadium would not be big enough.“If and when we get to that position, and I am confident we will, these are discussions the board will happily have.“With the way the ground is configured, there is great opportunity to fill in the two corners and put another deck above the Argyle, which would substantially increase capacity.” Green, who admitted Gers are trading at a loss, also revealed he has still to make a decision on renaming the stadium.He said: “It is not inevitable Ibrox will be renamed. Charles Green will fight for the Ibrox name to be in that new title.“I’m sure people who have been associated with the club longer than I have will refer to its historical name.“However, it is that history which attracts a sponsor and that is why people are prepared to buy naming rights for some stadiums rather than others.“It is an emotive subject at every club and, with Rangers being one of the biggest, it is going to be a big subject.”Green was impressed by the way Newcastle renamed their stadium The Sports Direct Arena and brought in cash to buy Demba Ba for £2.7million before selling him to Chelsea for £7m.He said: “The cash they used for the naming rights of St James’ Park was used to acquire Demba Ba.“That is an illustration that, if you can use the money well, it will bring further money in.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yawn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I love Green but talk of increased capacity right now is a nonsense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 An attempt to undermine CG with a "moonbeam" story. To give timmy some ammoCG merely touched on the subject, these media cunts really are wankers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Even if it happens, which it probably won't, Murrayfield would still be the biggest in Scotland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I have no opinion on this.For now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lawl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Crazy idea. We would be extending it for 2 games against them and a couple of games in the CL whenever we qualify. Madness and will never happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirrhillLoyal 318 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Never going to happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Shaw 30,359 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Never going to happenNever say never mate, if we're going to continue to grow as a club and have ambition to play in the later stages of the CL or another form of European league, at some stage in the clubs development stadium expansion will need to happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 We're operating at a loss?First I have heard of this. How can that be possible? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yawn.8 hours sleep will fix it, young fella Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 8 hours sleep will fix it, young fella 8? Tomorrow's my day off, make it 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz92 966 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Even if it happens, which it probably won't, Murrayfield would still be the biggest in Scotland.Naw it won't.We're gonnae make it 100,000. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 We're operating at a loss?First I have heard of this.How can that be possible?*Puts hand up*Very possible,all you have to do is have more outgoings than you have income. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshireger 523 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 We're operating at a loss?First I have heard of this.How can that be possible?I think the purchase of Edmiston House, and other land around the stadium might be a contributing factor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 8? Tomorrow's my day off, make it 12 Ok Rip van Winkle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabawsa 888 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Size is not everything ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGers 425 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 We're operating at a loss?First I have heard of this.How can that be possible?I think this is largely due to the whole "no redundancy" situation...other than first team squad, we are effectively running as an SPL club, with less money coming in the door.Having said that, i do not think it takes into consideration the share issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Who actually really wants this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGers 425 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Now I love Charles, and perhaps this article is making a mountain from a small comment, but I think he needs to start keeping his own counsel on some of these things.We are getting alot of conflicting reports on shirt deals, stadium renaming, reconstruction etc and it might be time just to sit back and get these issues sorted before talking about things like capacity increase, which is clearly something that is 5 - 10 years away judging by his comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Would it be worth it? Im sure Charles would only do something he thinks will make money, not sure this would but its a long time away right now so who knows what might change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserJon 12,392 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 There is no need for this, much as many on here will go against me, we have a stadium that is the right size. Why build a stadium that will not be filled? Whats the point in that?For years we have had the 'corners filled' debate-we have a stadium that is the correct size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,141 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 For sesationalism this article is threaded with lines that CG never even said. Read the article on the Rangets site to get the real story which someone already posted yesterday:http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/3199-we-could-expand-ibrox Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 We're operating at a loss?First I have heard of this. How can that be possible? many businesses operate a loss in the 1st year and in some cases the 1st 3 years. Nothing to be worried about. All goes on setting the business/company up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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