simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I don't but ally mccoist is obviously wary so we need to accept the decision and as i said if we win the re-arranged game its the right decision.I feel sorry for the fans out of pocket but this game was always in doubt.Always in doubt yet it was scheduled for live TV and the club were advertising tickets for the original date? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 As I said previously, I have a great deal of sympathy for fans being out of pocket or even just inconvenienced but think of the problems Duncaster will have in the future with TV deals. "Right Neil, can you guarantee that Rangers will be available for our schedules?". "Er no but Stenhousemuir will". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirdrieRangers 4 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Always in doubt yet it was scheduled for live TV and the club were advertising tickets for the original date?Well it was an international weekend so it was always in doubt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thought you couldn't see into the future?Taking 3 key 1st team players out of any squad, anywhere in the World, would be a disadvantage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Well it was an international weekend so it was always in doubt.That should at least have been made clear for fans that need to make big travel plans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Taking 3 key 1st team players out of any squad, anywhere in the World, would be a disadvantage.Of course But then playing to a half full Ibrox on a tue night rather than a Saturday sold out Ibrox at 5.30 so fans can have a few more pints and be in better voice is a disadvantage Then there's the non playing factors like lost revenue and fans being out of pocket By all means agree with the decision all you want but how you can sneer at others for being pissed off is beyond me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirdrieRangers 4 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 That should at least have been made clear for fans that need to make big travel plans.Everyone who follows football should know it.The decision has came a bit late and i do feel sorry for the fans but there's not much that can be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammyfraserrfc 5 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 This is the club wanting to show we are still a big club, regardless of whether fans will be out of pocket as a result. No need for it, we all know we are a big club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Of courseBut then playing to a half full Ibrox on a tue night rather than a Saturday sold out Ibrox at 5.30 so fans can have a few more pints and be in better voice is a disadvantageThen there's the non playing factors like lost revenue and fans being out of pocketBy all means agree with the decision all you want but how you can sneer at others for being pissed off is beyond meWho have I sneered at? How people can sneer at and insult McCoist personally for making a decision that any manager would have made is beyond me.Actually, it isn't really beyond me - it's as clear as day why it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,138 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Would be interesting if BT sport pushed it.The SPFL must have signed a contract allowing the TV companies to pick their games as we are always told we have no choice in the matter when we moan about yet another noon kick off in the highlands.Unless Donkey has a written exception for next weekend he could be in breach of contract.Surely then he could just order the managers to drop the players from the squads Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 correct decision, we are giving the teams in the league respect they deserve.feel for fans who book trips and gets moved, its happened to me following City , but unfortunatley it does happen and if honest everyone has known for full season that international games were on these dates, what we never knew till this week is that we would have players chosen to represent their country and thats why the postponement is so lateI booked my flights without first checking the international calender. My own fault.Just gutted I now wont get the welcome distraction of watching some football at Ibrox for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,138 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Who have I sneered at? How people can sneer at and insult McCoist personally for making a decision that any manager would have made is beyond me.Actually, it isn't really beyond me - it's as clear as day why it is.That is simply your opinion when you say any manager would have made that decision.I, among others, do not agree with that statement Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,138 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I booked my flights without first checking the international calender. My own fault.Just gutted I now wont get the welcome distraction of watching some football at Ibrox for a while.Join me at DumbartonWe will get to see the place a year earlier than all the others Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Who have I sneered at? How people can sneer at and insult McCoist personally for making a decision that any manager would have made is beyond me.Actually, it isn't really beyond me - it's as clear as day why it is.I think people are entitled to think McCoist has been a bit cowardly tbh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 That is simply your opinion when you say any manager would have made that decision.I, among others, do not agree with that statementI can't believe that any manager faced with the prospect of 3 key players being away on International duty, with others on standby, wouldn't ask for the postponement which they are entitled to. Managers are judged on results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I think people are entitled to think McCoist has been a bit cowardly tbhI'm entitled to defend him. I didn't sneer at anyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Join me at DumbartonWe will get to see the place a year earlier than all the others Stags Head or Rock Bowling Club at stadium are you best bets for a Bear friendly beer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Calling the manager a coward over this is just ridiculous. Really do struggle to comprehend this place between the constant board propaganda threads and Ally agenda threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Total cop out from Rangers. Very annoyed about this, what is the point of spending cash on a squad if we can't utilise it? Poor show, and again it is the fans who suffer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcesterloyal 114 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Gutted,was meeting up with my Son and Grandson for this one as its my birthday,hotel booked,advance train tickets bought........Only three home games before Christmas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDYT 47 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Bit short notice for the guys that have booked flights so feel sorry for them. Think the manager is right to do so why play at a disadvantage? Also going to a game at half five on a sat night sounded shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,138 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Stags Head or Rock Bowling Club at stadium are you best bets for a Bear friendly beerCheers mate.Stags Head beside the station will probably be it.Spent the afternoon on google maps trying to figure out where to go to salvage my visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn leghorn 608 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 What a feeble excuse to call off a decent game ffs and Lee Wallace is the only major player that will be missing in my opinion.Who's idea was this? Get a grip Rangers, her and I postponed going away for a few days away till Sunday and now I find we could've got away on Friday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Citizen 7 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The comments aimed at mccoist by so- called fans is disgusting and embarrassing . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The comments aimed at mccoist by so- called fans is disgusting and embarrassing .So called fans? So for example a season ticket holder who thinks McCoist has shat it and acted like a coward isn't a real Rangers fan? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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