Blue63 82 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I was doing a wee spot of tidying up last night and was moving some of my footie bits and I came across the following T-Shirt I got at the Emirates Cup, looking at it, I felt pretty nostalgic and it brought back memories of a really good weekend, but this was quickly replaced by anger at where I find my lifelong team, yes in a mere 5 yrs. We have gone from playing with the likes of PSG, arguably one of the world richest teams with Zlantan, Cavani etc, Athletico Madrid, Champions League Finalists and Arsenal FA Cup Winners to a shambolic laughing stock, both on and off the field. There are a lot of people out there with a lot to answer for sure, in the words of Clint Eastwood in Heartbreak Ridge "This is a Clusterfuck", and it need to end pronto, so we can get back to where we belong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson6 121 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 What a difference 3 years make, people thought whyte was our saviour Get your point but I was kinda nervous about that season as couldn't freshen the side and were downsizing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 That was a quality weekend, on the first day we beat PSG and most stayed to watch the Arsenal vs Athletico game, all you could hear was Follow Follow and Glasgow Rangers Champions even though we werent even playing. We showed them we really are the people that day.Nearly all pubs in the area had signs saying "home fans only" so all the Bears just got a carryout and sat on benches along the road having a sash bash, brilliant day and OP is correct oh how times have changed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 And I'm looking forward 5 years to when our "shambolic laughing stock" of a club as you put it ( ) will hopefully once again be back regularly playing teams of that calibre in proper competition.It has not been easy so far but we are still heading in the right direction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 It has not been easy so far but we are still heading in the right direction. I desperately hope you are correct but I see NO signs that we are headed in the right direction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I desperately hope you are correct but I see NO signs that we are headed in the right direction.Half the job done, in least possible time, so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Half the job done, in least possible time, so far.Hmmm, but financially embarrassed, a squad not nearly good enough for even the SPL, a manager who is not up to the job, continual changes of board/chairman, fans deeply divided, complacent players who go through the motions and young players lacking belief in their opportunities to make the grade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Hmmm, but financially embarrassed, a squad not nearly good enough for even the SPL, a manager who is not up to the job, continual changes of board/chairman, fans deeply divided, complacent players who go through the motions and young players lacking belief in their opportunities to make the grade.Things can change quickly (and will once we achieve the main target of getting into the top league with the opportunity of European football). So far we are on target for that main priority, albeit on a rocky road so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Things can change quickly (and will once we achieve the main target of getting into the top league with the opportunity of European football). So far we are on target for that main priority, albeit on a rocky road so far.Truly hope you are correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Truly hope you are correct.We all do, keep believing and supporting the team , don't let the miserable or corrupt bastards pull you down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue63 82 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Apologies if my original post was perceived as slightly negative in some quarters, not my attention at all, merely a comment on our current situation, which I dearly hope ends very soon, trust me I love The Teddy Bears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Apologies if my original post was perceived as slightly negative in some quarters, not my attention at all, merely a comment on our current situation, which I dearly hope ends very soon, trust me I love The Teddy Bears.No one can be blamed for feeling negative at the moment mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 6 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 We all do, keep believing and supporting the team , don't let the miserable or corrupt bastards pull you down. Spot on! There are divisions in our support, but who's gonna pack it in? None of us!!We are the people, massive Loyal support and we're on our way back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire_Bear 69 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 When we first went down to 3rd Div I honestly thought the next 3 years would feel like 6 but in all honesty it has passed fairly quickly and come May we will be back in the SPFL. If we can rustle up some investment then there is room to feel positive. Chin up Bears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMotor 2,208 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Some things stay the same though: we're still arguing about Boyd and Miller. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob 9 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 we finished 2nd in the Emirates cup aswell iirc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drenth 21 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Didn't we beat PSG? Bougey scored? Remember Wiltshire was excellent against us, we took some support down Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonrfc 21 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Didn't we beat PSG? Bougey scored? Remember Wiltshire was excellent against us, we took some support downAs always WATP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirFleckNRothen 1,789 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I can't believe the Emirates Cup was five years ago. The older you get, time and your life disappears.I remember watching us against PSG in the pub with my mates.I would kill to back to that period; Davis, Naismith, McGregor, Edu, etc. These days, I wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire, but that group have us some fantastic memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoorie 1,088 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hall of fame thread here!Why do this?Admin. I would challenge every poster on this thread, if I were you!Reekin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 People need to stop being negative and look at the positives! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1trixi 44 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hall of fame thread here!Why do this?Admin. I would challenge every poster on this thread, if I were you!This Reekin!I think it's more reminiscing than anything sinister, although the negativity of some of the posts is more sad than anything else. I'm sure some people on here would love to be as optimistic as you, but sitting in the stand last season watching supporters leaving early to go home or to the pub before the game ends is not a sign that all Rangers supporters are happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 It's not that we are at such a low i doubt we'l ever be looked upon the same unless we do some serious damage in the Champion League. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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