The Dude 20,026 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 So did we outstrip Celtic financially? News to me! Look it's just different opinions but the reality is if we were in the top division the league is the number 1 priority and the competition with Celtic drives that! Winning a cup is great and especially at this time but IMO it is not as big an achievement as beating your equal rivals to a title over 38 games.There was a reason we were signing Brian Laudrup and they were signing Brian O'Neill. We had a massive financial advantage over them and lithe gap only really closed not long before O'Neill had appeared on the scene.Equal rivals my hole. They were pish for the best part of a decade during the 90s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipster 6 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 To paraphrase Ally, I'd put a bet on the SFA doing nothing whatsoever for us in that direction.Your probably right. They've got to build bridges at some point though. Its a good place to start. I'm not holding my breath mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 So do you think winning this is on a par with UEFA Cup final say? Or even getting out the group stages of the CL? C'mon mate I'll repeat it would be a massive achievement and probably the most satisfying from an emotional point of view but not even top ten of out achievements in our history Only on here could we argue about winning a Scottish cup would winning a Scottish cup at the piggery whilst in the third tier eclipse Manchester? Yes. We will have won for a start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Your probably right. They've got to build bridges at some point though. Its a good place to start. I'm not holding my breath mindI'm not against bridge building but it has to come from them first Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Who is saying you can't enjoy it? Stop being a drama queen....it is an alternative view to yours end of!Nobody is saying I can't enjoy it, that was a collective I, a win for us in the Scottish cup is not a forgone conclusion, but if you consider it might give us entry to Europe.... Is it an alternative view, maybe, we all want Rangers to do well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipster 6 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm not against bridge building but it has to come from them firstYour bang on there and a win in the final or maybe even getting to the final would give them the chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bheast Skelper 411 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 It might interest some moguls in Hollywood. ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Kerching!!!!Who would play Ally? Himself probably as he has experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbryce 63 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 In our clubs history? This is just my opinion but 18 months ago we were all worried that we wouldn't even have a club to support and within two short years we bounce back and take one of the major honours from the third tier. That's downright romantic.Not to mention all the other factors like squad depletion, transfer embargo's, being crowbarred into the bottom tear, stumbling from disaster to disaster off the pitch, etc, etc. I think it'll be up there with our greatest ever achievements and I've been present at some magical nights for our club such as Leeds United and Champions League run, 9 in a row at Tannidice, Parma, winning the League at Parkhead, Manchester, Rugby Park 2011, etc.Regardless what people think about that, it'll be some feeling to be competing for and winning the major honours again.Has a 3rd tier team ever won the cup before? Gretna got to the finals and lost to Hertz on penalties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,451 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 It would lay down a serious marker to say to the rest who tried to destroy us that we've not went anywhere and we're coming back for our revenge.It would be very sweet for our fans considering the last two years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbryce 63 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Winning it at the Scumdome when we are in 3rd league of Scottish football surely puts that at the very top of all time wins???Can you imagine how we would feel .? 4 Helicopter Sundays wrapped into one .The whole of Scottish football would be in mourning .FFS the beggars are probably canvassing Doncaster at this very minute to come forth with a statement saying 'there has been a mistake .The Final cant go on as planned at Scumdome due to unforeseen circumstances . Surely the want the money, and the possibility of having the final at their home ground.Edit: they lost to the sheep yesterday. I don't pay much attention to what they are up to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornabear 6,211 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm not against bridge building but it has to come from them firstAgree, it was them who broke the bridges in the first place and therefore it's their job to rebuild them on conditions from us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Agree, it was them who broke the bridges in the first place and therefore it's their job to rebuild them on conditions from us.And chances are that won't happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Has a 3rd tier team ever won the cup before? Gretna got to the finals and lost to Hertz on penalties.C'mon were a third tier team by default and one off placing only We are not on a par with East Fife or Stenhousemuir Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm not against bridge building but it has to come from them firstThey will never be trustworthy as long as Liewell has them in his pocket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgoalie 637 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ally and co. Still on track and this would be the icing on the cake.Still would not be enough for some unfortunatly..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ally and co. Still on track and this would be the icing on the cake.Still would not be enough for some unfortunatly.....With the draws we've had we are where we should be, winning the thing would be a massive achievement from the players and management but still a bit to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ally and co. Still on track and this would be the icing on the cake.Still would not be enough for some unfortunatly.....This is why we brought in the Bosman's, I admit it will only repay if we win it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam57 698 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 If we win it, it will all of a sudden become a diddy cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Educator 1,572 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 "Agree, it was them who broke the bridges in the first place and therefore it's their job to rebuild them on conditions from us."Step one the resignations of Doncaster and Regan.Step two these two heave to spill the beans on what Liewell and co have been up to behind the scenes.Step three the truth about Fat Rod' involvement in the drawing up and negotiations for the five way agreementStep four the immediate repayment of sums seized by the SPL/SFAPersonally I won't be holding my breath for any of the above to happen anytime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mearns loyal 2,742 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Second only to Barcelona imo. Agreed, we have the second highest wages, big fuken deal. In the past we've had the highest and failed miserably. Can you imagine the worldwide media attention if we can get to the final, the mhutants will be in mheltdown... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mongoose 1,007 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 i think it depends how we get there , if we got an easy run without spl teams then to be honest i dont think it would be a massive achievment but if we had to get past a couple of dundee utd , ict and aberdeen then it would be a big dealWell it won't be celtic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Second only to Barcelona imo. Agreed, we have the second highest wages, big fuken deal. In the past we've had the highest and failed miserably. Can you imagine the worldwide media attention if we can get to the final, the mhutants will be in mheltdown...Ahead of all our league titles? Really? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Second only to Barcelona imo. Agreed, we have the second highest wages, big fuken dealWow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 The most satisfying cup victory ever. If we can pull it off. Wouldve been better to dump the tims out ourselves on the way but we cant have everything. Im not too sure a wage bill ever truly mirrors a playing squad and I think a s.c win would be early in the rebuilding process. The simple reason why a wage bill doesnt matter is like looking at Barcelona bayern Munich compared to the gold mine at man city. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mearns loyal 2,742 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ahead of all our league titles? Really?Absolutely. Our league titles were all won when we were a settled Club both on and off the pitch. With the exception of our support there is not one person in this bigoted shithole of a country who would expect us to challenge properly for national trophies until we are back in the top tier with our feet under the table for a couple of years. Given that 18 months ago we were on the verge of extinction it would be our most remarkable triumph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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