Virtuoso 27,180 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Another excellent article from Admin at VB.A Shameful State Of PlayWritten by: AdminTuesday, 25th March 2014Once again, Rangers fans are witnessing an undignified battle between Club Director Sandy Easdale and the leader of the Sons Of Struth group, Craig Houston. For more than two years now, our support have had to endure everything from administration, liquidation, attempted theft of our titles and eradication of our history, along with unfair and illegal punishments and the embarrassing antics of previous board members. And of course, Board members and so-called 'fan representatives' going at each others throats. When was the last time any Rangers board came out and attacked our enemies, or even defended our fans? When was the last time a Rangers fans' spokesperson wasn't attacking or smearing other Rangers fans? Why are both sides using a Rangers-hating rag, the Daily Record (official partner of Celtic F.C.) to spread their propaganda? Here is a novel suggestion for both camps, wether it be greedy businessmen or gullible fools being used by other greedy businessmen - Why don't you spend even a fraction of the time used to attack each other, and divert it towards the enemies of Rangers F.C. and our support? We wouldn't mock and deride both camps the way we do if they at least showed some guts in tackling those wishing to see our club gone forever. Both groups shame our club. On one side we have a gutless board who has stood by and allowed other clubs' officials, bitter and twisted politicians and the Rangers-hating media to besmirch our fans and smear the great name of our Club at every opportunity. On the other side, we have the attention-seeking 'fans' representatives who lust after that very same media, issuing statements and threats without any credibility. These people have no right to be considered 'representative' of our fans. No election was held, no consultation sought. But the media know this, which is why these 'reps' are approached. The media benefits from the in-fighting. It sells newspapers and advertising space. None of the current Board, nor indeed any of the previous board members are worthy to be held in equal regard with the great Rangers directors of yesteryear and the fans reps are certainly not the fans many of us stood proudly with in years gone by and who we knew would defend fellow Bears to the last. Furthermore, some of the clearly demented and easily led in our support need to heed the words of Dave King, speaking in today's press. Mr King "insisted the fans be patient" and is "dismayed by the sabre-rattling by some supporters". Further, he stated "some of the supporters are looking for a fight……there are a lot of people who are so emotional about this they almost don't want the board to say everything is okay". Mr. King is an intelligent man and has the measure of the agitators very quickly. He doesn't suffer fools gladly. It's very clear to whom Mr. King is alluding. Vanguard Bears will continue to expose the enemies of our club, despite these factions and smear-merchants. Our club receives no parity within a Scottish Football that is overrun by our bitterest rivals, our culture is being marginalised a little more each and every day, and our country is being torn apart by nationalists and republicans, driven by hatred and bigotry, with delusions that somehow the way forward as a community is to put up more division, and all that seems to concern both the Board and these 'reps' is 'Who can look the toughest from behind a keyboard or a lawyers letter'. With immense pride, our website has permanently displayed a quote, from the great Mr William Struth, in the upper right hand corner. It says: "To be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of football. They must be true in their conception of what the Ibrox tradition seeks from them. No true Ranger has ever failed in the tradition set him." To both parties in this disgusting fracas, ask yourself if your acts and deeds are aligned with Mr Struth's belief of what it means to be a true Ranger. You shame our club, you embarrass us on a daily basis and you are not worthy of being in the Rangers family. http://www.vanguardb...te-of-play.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyruff 622 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Excellent article. Well said and encapsulates my own thoughts perfectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,104 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Boom. Great words vb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,266 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Can't argue with this.VB's nail it again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Spot on again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 83,733 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Pow, right in the kisser Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinty 1,445 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 'These people have no right to be considered 'representative' of our fans. No election was held, no consultation sought.'These 'people' have to realise that 'WE' are the People. Together, not split. Nail on head from the VBs. Good article Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super1872 469 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Can't disagree with any of that. Great article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb1547 3,767 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The quote from Mr Struth should be on the front of every Season Ticket and paper ticket sold for Ibrox.Well said VB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvah 146 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Can't disagree with anything written, great article VB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 What a fantastic article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The only fans group with any dignity Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermansGaffer 2,552 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Top drawer article 10/10I hope the people that need to read this have already done so & have a much needed word with themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIE8CH 296 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 another great article from the vanguard bears, nail firmly hit on the head Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,115 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Superb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calio 688 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Sadly the same could be said about many of our fans not focussing entirely on our enemies either, some blatently preferring to troll other Bears instead.Good article though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Excellent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 It's a disgrace that they use his name for their own agenda.Good article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,034 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Excellent stuff from the VB's..Written by Willhelm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCitizen 79 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I don't think anyone can disagree with any of the above. However, the usual suspects will find fault. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumbrian bear 75 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 It is the old story of divide and conquer .We have been infiltrated by those who would do us downI cannot see how it could be anything less.Good article.Hope it gets put on rangerschat tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaineer 452 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Another excellent article from Admin at VB. Wonderful commentary , i just wish these rabble rousers would see the damage they are doing , who are behind these people. ??? http://www.vanguardb...te-of-play.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB 599 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The Vanguard Bears are the only group that consistently get it spot on. The SoS RST et al need to be told to Golf Tango Foxtrot. they represent NO one but there self inflated so called leaders and spokes people. And it seems even their "champion" Dave King has seen right through them as well. I bet he is next in line to be attacked. Blazer Chasers OOT Real Fans Reps IN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Replace the current board with the VB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 A very good and balanced account. To be honest though I think it's a bit harsh on the current board in so much as they have been fighting opposition from day 1 and until such times as a plan is formulated its hard to judge them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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