Moody Blue Legend 61,989 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I'll be surprised if another bigger game isn't added. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 If we're going to do that we should be laying something else on over there trying to push the brand, outside of the match.I doubt anyone near any of they venues will know we are there apart from the people going to the match.There will probably be a match added at Ibrox at a later date but an away match at a English Championship side would have been nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirFleckNRothen 1,789 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Aye, the memories of seeing Jon Daly play will be told to many a generation of Highlander, Fusion and Republic fans in years to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therightway 65 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 So is this the pre-season fixtures for our youths ?, when are the first teams announced ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,737 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I was meant to be leaving l.a on the 19th but could stretch that to Sacramento before I head to east coast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetheart 8,458 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/6988-gers-confirm-pre-season-tours Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 People do realise there will pre season friendlies still be announced and this is just a pre-season training camp? We used to do the same every year in Germany and play German 4th division teams, it's a warm up. Some people just love a good old moan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I have just called the ticket office and had them confirm that the game on July 23 is against the new Ottawa Fury FC at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa kick off 7 p.m.This is their first season in the NASL. Record is pld 7 pts 7.The NASL is like a feeder league for the MLS Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardownsouth 3 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I have just called the ticket office and had them confirm that the game on July 23 is against the new Ottawa Fury FC at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa kick off 7 p.m.This is their first season in the NASL. Record is pld 7 pts 7.The NASL is like a feeder league for the MLS Which is 3000 miles from where we play to days before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Four to five hour direct flight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAmerica18 846 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 People do realise there will pre season friendlies still be announced and this is just a pre-season training camp? We used to do the same every year in Germany and play German 4th division teams, it's a warm up. Some people just love a good old moan. Pot, meet Kettle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shocoe1989 1 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 If either side could organize a decent tour they could tie it in with the narsa convention. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Pot, meet Kettle.I don't moan, I tell the truth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 People do realise there will pre season friendlies still be announced and this is just a pre-season training camp? We used to do the same every year in Germany and play German 4th division teams, it's a warm up. Some people just love a good old moan. In fairness it barely looks like we've got any available dates left Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnInAthens 15 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Here are the details on the opponents and locations of the "pre-season tour" matches:Ventura County Fusion announcementVentura County SportsplexRepublic FC announcementBonney Field(Wondering if the monorail and bounce house will be ready in time for the match...)Victoria Highlanders announcementCentennial StadiumI'm incredibly disappointed by this tour, but I'm sure that supporters on the other side of the continent are elated. Still, higher profile matches (not necessarily top tier) in more central locations (NYC, Orlando, Toronto, proper Los Angeles, proper Vancouver, etc.) would have made for more exciting events and would have brought more supporters out to see Rangers in person. I suspect that Rangers could accomplish their goals for this trip with far less hassle and travel in Europe, but maybe that's the point. Maybe getting the team away to remote locations will keep them clear of the shite that seems to follow the Club wherever it goes. (Or doesn't.)Oh, well.I hope the West Coast Bears have a few great days out and that Rangers return to America sooner rather than later! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rangers Rob 29 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Would have been great to see an MLS team (Toronto?), or even more attractive lower division teams like Orlando City (moving up to MLS in 2015); but at the same time elated to have the chance to possibly see them for the first time in 7 years. Hoping the unconfirmed match is Ottawa or I will likely have to break the bank to see them play on the other side of the continent in Victoria.Just hope the level of opposition we're facing this time isn't used to discredit the idea of coming back to America in the future, our failure to do anything here over the years has been a massive own goal imo, especially in the Beasley-Edu and then Edu-Bedoya-Bocanegra years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,998 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Come on people let's just be happy we are not in admin 2 like the u of f/King want us to be (allegedly) and that the team will be able to be seen by fans across the pond. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,737 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Here are the details on the opponents and locations of the "pre-season tour" matches:Ventura County Fusion announcementVentura County SportsplexRepublic FC announcementBonney Field(Wondering if the monorail and bounce house will be ready in time for the match...)Victoria Highlanders announcementCentennial StadiumI'm incredibly disappointed by this tour, but I'm sure that supporters on the other side of the continent are elated. Still, higher profile matches (not necessarily top tier) in more central locations (NYC, Orlando, Toronto, proper Los Angeles, proper Vancouver, etc.) would have made for more exciting events and would have brought more supporters out to see Rangers in person. I suspect that Rangers could accomplish their goals for this trip with far less hassle and travel in Europe, but maybe that's the point. Maybe getting the team away to remote locations will keep them clear of the shite that seems to follow the Club wherever it goes. (Or doesn't.)Oh, well.I hope the West Coast Bears have a few great days out and that Rangers return to America sooner rather than later!Did some looking into SacRep a few days ago and they got 20k for a game the other week there, think it must have been in their new stadium? They were already regretting building the stadium so small! I get what you are saying about central locations. I was going to be in LA around about that time to have moved things around to fit in Sacramento for a couple of days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,737 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I typed Sports Bar and looked near the ground in Sacramento for one. Hooters came up the closest Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I typed Sports Bar and looked near the ground in Sacramento for one. Hooters came up the closest Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
downviewbear 151 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 If money is so tight why are they going to america when you could drive over the border and play lower league english teams Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnInAthens 15 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 If money is so tight why are they going to america when you could drive over the border and play lower league english teamsBecause Rangers aren't paying for it.Expenses will be covered by organizers and sponsors. Rangers will most likely be paid a fee to participate in the trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchestGer 347 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 No exactly mouthwatering games thats for sure, but its all about Team Bonding and Fitness Levels imho.Im still hoping a Glamour Friendly against Man City will happen, that would do me lovely... I'd be happy with that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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