gordov 17 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Apologies is there is already a topic on the man above.There is a tribute dinner being held in his honour tonight at the Thistle hotel in Glasgow, where Fernando will be making an appearance. I know the circumstances our club finds itself at the moment aren't great, but I find it so hard to believe we couldn't have arranged a game for one of our old club captains, who is in such great need of help.We have known about his situation for a while, and while Ibrox is being used for the Commonwealth games, surely a game could have been organised before the end of the season?!He needs out help and the powers at be either couldn't care less or don't even know. I hope it's not too late when something is planned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just finished reading his book and it is heart breaking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR09 37 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just finished reading his book and it is heart breaking.Yeah me too, I just finished this morning. The first half is great, but the second half is very difficult to read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Would bring a tear to a glass eye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordov 17 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I wasn't aware the book had been released in English?!It just show how shabby and bad run our club has become. In the past we would have been there to help in an instant, our club is unrecognisable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pshortof17pound 2,497 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I wasn't aware the book had been released in English?!It just show how shabby and bad run our club has become. In the past we would have been there to help in an instant, our club is unrecognisable.Moaning cunt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutonblue 1,974 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Would bring a tear to a glass eye.wow! so sad Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 We still have time to help out, perhaps it's time for UoF and all the others to protest for this, something achievable and worthwhile rather than divisive topics which have no real chance of success. This is something which would unite all fans but more importantly give something back to a man who is a Rangers legend and in need of support emotionally and for his charity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoyalBlueShirt 140 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 A glamour match between Rangers and Zenit at Ibrox would be something to consider to let the fans pay tribute and celebrate a fantastic servant, why this hasn't been looked at beggars belief in my opinion.Fernando deserves such an occasion in my eyes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthespl 2,503 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I wasn't aware the book had been released in English?!It just show how shabby and bad run our club has become. In the past we would have been there to help in an instant, our club is unrecognisable.I went to the club shop to buy it last week. They didnt have it so i had to get it from amazon. I wouldnt have minded paying extra if it was going to the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,647 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Stunned nothing has been arranged yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfwaybear 59 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Bomber is MC in the Thistle tonight.Hope it is a great success. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackandra 732 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Don't think id enjoy the Ricksen night tonight. Think it would be difficult seeing him in his current position. Really feel for the guy, especially as he has a young kid. Heartbreaking Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 My daughter is working at that function tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackandra 732 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 My daughter is working at that function tonight.Won't be the usual meet and greet. Seen a few photos on FB book from my local supporter's club wae big Marvin, none of Fernando yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 While it's sad what he's going through I don't think rangers should be expected to lose the takings from one of our home friendlies, we need all the income we can get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF2 winston 123 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I was there. Fernando did a book signing and posed for photographs. Was easy to see how tired he was but was still happy to sit there and sign autographs and speak away when he could. If you didn't know you'd never guess apart from his speech that he had this terrible illness. Bomber was mc and brilliant. Sandy Strang and bill Copland were speakers and were brilliant. Ex players That were there. The goalie Marvin Andrews, Alex Rae, Nacho Novo Derek Johnstone and Charlie Miller. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,557 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 while its sad to see what he's going through, in no way should the club be getting grief for not arranging a benefit match, we never have done before for our legends have we?with the amount of ex-players and managers that could potentially need a benefit match it just wouldnt be possible to pick and choose who to support, and it could be argued that fernando's large wage from his time with us, nevermind elsewhere will see him and his family okay, older legends in times of garbage wages would need our help a lot more Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 while its sad to see what he's going through, in no way should the club be getting grief for not arranging a benefit match, we never have done before for our legends have we?with the amount of ex-players and managers that could potentially need a benefit match it just wouldnt be possible to pick and choose who to support, and it could be argued that fernando's large wage from his time with us, nevermind elsewhere will see him and his family okay, older legends in times of garbage wages would need our help a lot moreSpot on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,800 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Read his book a few days ago. Absolutely brilliant, definitely worth reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drenth 21 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 He's a fighter, if anyone can beat that horrible disease, he can! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthespl 2,503 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 while its sad to see what he's going through, in no way should the club be getting grief for not arranging a benefit match, we never have done before for our legends have we?with the amount of ex-players and managers that could potentially need a benefit match it just wouldnt be possible to pick and choose who to support, and it could be argued that fernando's large wage from his time with us, nevermind elsewhere will see him and his family okay, older legends in times of garbage wages would need our help a lot moreI see what you are saying but for me it is not about money as any profits raised should go to a MND charity. My Rangers memories begin from around the early 90's. I don't remember or know of a player that was diagnosed with a disease that has a 0% survival rate. Cancer as terrible as it is at least has a decent survival rate now compared to the 70's or so and as time goes on it seems to get lower. This would be possibly our last chance to show our appreciation for Fernando AND also bring in some much needed funds and awareness for research into brain diseases which we as humans barely understand. For me, this should go ahead ASAP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm angry at the folk running the club.It's shocking we've not held a match for him and donated all money to him and his family as well as raising awareness of the disease. If Celtic can do it for stan why can't we?Fernando is a legend. And if he goes soon the club will regret it big time. That video of the woman singing is sad. Had to stop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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