Amato 3,016 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 BBC article with some good words from the legend that is big Amo: Lorenzo Amoruso described his joy at Rangers' promotion to the Premiership as that of "a kid that gets to go out in the countryside and play football". The Italian, a fans' favourite in his six seasons at Ibrox from 1997-2003, said: "To see my old club back in the Premiership is absolutely fantastic. "I think what happened a few years ago was not the best choice for Scottish football but I didn't make the decision, someone else did. "I'm delighted they are back again." The "choice" the former defender was referring to was a vote in July 2012, by 10 of the 12 Scottish Premier League teams, against an application from the new company running Rangers to play in the top tier. With the SPL no longer an option, 25 out of 30 Scottish Football League teams then voted in favour of Rangers being admitted to the bottom division. Amoruso told the BBC's World Service: "Starting from the first day everyone did a fantastic job but I must say this is not the end, it's just the beginning. I would like to see Rangers back on top again. "You can't think about Rangers having a season where they are just surviving in the Premiership - Rangers isn't about that. "Don't get me wrong, they need to invest but they have done extremely well so you shouldn't change lots of things. "Rangers have a massive name, an unbelievable history and fantastic support so there are three great reasons why Rangers should start the league trying to win it. "I'm sure most Celtic supporters probably didn't really enjoy the last four years. No disrespect to the other clubs but without Rangers the league definitely is not the same." Asked about his passion for the Ibrox club, Amoruso, 44, said: "I never left Rangers, trust me; my body left Rangers. "But my heart and my brain is always there, that's the way I feel." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,575 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 4 minutes ago, Amato said: Asked about his passion for the Ibrox club, Amoruso, 44, said: "I never left Rangers, trust me; my body left Rangers. "But my heart and my brain is always there, that's the way I feel." How often do we hear that. Once a Ger always a Ger Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAmo'sThighs 848 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I fucking love big Amo. What a player. Some tremendous games for us, and usually against the Tims. Handsome bastard too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, KeyserSoze said: How often do we hear that. Once a Ger always a Ger You really do, so many ex-players say the same or similar Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Great words from Amo! Loved the big man when he played here and still love him. I should really get my username changed to "onlyoneamoruso". How do I do that admin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,764 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Love Big Amo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 4 minutes ago, rolledoats said: Great words from Amo! Loved the big man when he played here and still love him. I should really get my username changed to "onlyoneamoruso". How do I do that admin? I can do it for you if you want? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Just now, bluepeter said: I can do it for you if you want? That would be great, cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 6 minutes ago, rolledoats said: That would be great, cheers! Name already taken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, there'sonlyoneamoruso said: That would be great, cheers! Will that do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Used to love the big man and some really nice words from him. Heard a story a couple years ago that put me right off him but. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, bluepeter said: Will that do? Yeah, that's grand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAmo'sThighs 848 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 19 minutes ago, bluepeter said: I can do it for you if you want? Mind changing mine to BigAmo'sThighs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,405 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 47 minutes ago, Amato said: Asked about his passion for the Ibrox club, Amoruso, 44, said: "I never left Rangers, trust me; my body left Rangers. "But my heart and my brain is always there, that's the way I feel." Big Italian Bluenose Well said Amo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,405 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Just noticed you can change your name by admin. No need to fuck about by deed poll here 35 minutes ago, bluepeter said: I can do it for you if you want? 34 minutes ago, there'sonlyoneamoruso said: That would be great, cheers! 28 minutes ago, bluepeter said: Name already taken. 27 minutes ago, bluepeter said: Will that do? 18 minutes ago, there'sonlyoneamoruso said: Yeah, that's grand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chineseboy 1,563 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 27 minutes ago, fanaticCR said: Used to love the big man and some really nice words from him. Heard a story a couple years ago that put me right off him but. Can you tell us? Although I don't think anything will change my opinion of him. A true Bear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 4 minutes ago, Chineseboy said: Can you tell us? Although I don't think anything will change my opinion of him. A true Bear. I'm certain I'm not the only one of this forum that would have heard but just painted him in a bad light. Seems he's only interested in us when it makes his wallet fatter so to speak. As mentioned earlier, nice words from him all the same but won't change my opinion of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 39 minutes ago, fanaticCR said: Used to love the big man and some really nice words from him. Heard a story a couple years ago that put me right off him but. Aye? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 On his day, he could be an amazing defender, attacker, everything. Admittedly had quite a few aberrations, but it was often a joy to watch him, and always at his best in OF games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Class words from a class man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Who were the 5 clubs out the 30 who did NOT vote for us to play in the lower league. in doing so, they were surely denying us any league to play in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure_Quality 3,295 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Can't remember exactly which Old Firm game it was (think might have been the one where Sutton scored early and we ended up winning 3-2) we'd gone to the Nile in town for some light refreshments after the game and stayed all night. At about half 9 the place was getting quieter and Amo just strolled in to the boozer with a big group of Italians and just started chatting to everyone enjoying the banter. He'd cracked the bar with a belter of a free kick during the game and said that if it'd gone in he'd have bought the full pub a round. He didn't (the cheap bastard!) but he was still brand new and was great to chat to, a proper genuine down to earth guy. Great to see he's still got us in his heart Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,121 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 34 minutes ago, Gillete said: Who were the 5 clubs out the 30 who did NOT vote for us to play in the lower league. in doing so, they were surely denying us any league to play in Raith were one possibly alloa. Airdrie were all for it as I mind an article with Jim ballantyne (iirc) saying he'd vote for us to be in sfl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Lintero said: Mind changing mine to BigAmo'sThighs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Great attitude for us Great player as well, but some of his shots are still in orbit as we speak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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