Ace 3,645 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, gmcf said: There are various changing rooms , each with their own showers . Do you know how many? Imagine all the development squads PLUS their opponents, are there enough to changing rooms with showers etc for them all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,442 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 24 minutes ago, Ace said: Do you know how many? Imagine all the development squads PLUS their opponents, are there enough to changing rooms with showers etc for them all? It was quite a while ago but iirc there's a short tunnel that leads onto the main training pitch . To the right of that is the first team changing rooms . To the left of that , down a corridor are three or four other changing rooms , each with their own showers within the changing room . It was quite weird because the standard dropped the further you went . I don't think there was a specific age group per se at that time . There was also a smaller referees changing room . A wee bit of UPI . the only name put on a door at the complex was John Greig , who had his own office . That was because managers come and go , but JG was meant to be a lifelong ambassador . Edit . Pretty sure the opponents would have just used one of the other changing rooms and made sure we only played enough games we could have handled that . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Wullies_bowly_legs said: Just checked the up to the minute website of RFFF. There is £483k in it. Well there was in February last year and no update since then. Said on another thread, think Margaret Mitchell classic Civil War novel which became an award-winning movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,645 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 15 minutes ago, gmcf said: It was quite a while ago but iirc there's a short tunnel that leads onto the main training pitch . To the right of that is the first team changing rooms . To the left of that , down a corridor are three or four other changing rooms , each with their own showers within the changing room . It was quite weird because the standard dropped the further you went . I don't think there was a specific age group per se at that time . There was also a smaller referees changing room . A wee bit of UPI . the only name put on a door at the complex was John Greig , who had his own office . That was because managers come and go , but JG was meant to be a lifelong ambassador . Edit . Pretty sure the opponents would have just used one of the other changing rooms and made sure we only played enough games we could have handled that . I think that's the issues the limitations of use because of the limitations of changing rooms & other facilities Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 When there are regular threads about bloggers such as JJ making scurrilous allegations against us, why the fuck are we still talking about using a FIGHTING Fund to pay for a fucking stand? And what will it be called? The Craig Houston Memorial Stand? Get this idea to fuck and get some our haters in court, NOW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,442 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ace said: I think that's the issues the limitations of use because of the limitations of changing rooms & other facilities It could well be . There'll be no chance anyone will use the first team dressing room , they even have their own nameplates on their lockers , but I would imagine the most they could handle on any given day would be two age groups at the one time . Tbh I'm not sure you would need any more than that as you could always reciprocate and play some of the age groups away to the team your hosting . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,645 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Don't know for sure but whatever the reason, the proposed building is certainly much more than just a stand with a few hundred seats & I suspect the reasoning for its need is quite sound. IMO, using RFFF money to help improve our development squads would be exemplary. I would also add that there will be no scheme or plan that will have the full backing of every fan, there will always be some form of objection to one proposal or another. Rather than the money just sit there, gathering dust, I think it should be put to some use Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Money will be spent on golf days and wining and dining the boards pals job done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three stripes 411 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 What a utter shite thing to spend that money on. Just so ah couple of dads can stay dry. Heard someone mention legacy when this idea was suggested...horse shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,586 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 5 hours ago, K.A.I said: It needs spent on something worthwhile ... my biggest fear is one day that just get's handed to Club1872 for shares or something. Now before anyone starts (from Club1872 or otherwise) that's not me saying it will happen or anything .. I'm just saying it's a fear of mine. I think that's a fear of quite a good few folk who might not want to go public with it...you ain't alone with your fears Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gascoigne8 3,472 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 just give it to c1872 to buy a gazeebo from asda and they can keep the rest instead of charging RSC's for the privilege of being associated with the club (which may or may not be required/optional) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,645 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 8 hours ago, K.A.I said: It needs spent on something worthwhile ... my biggest fear is one day that just get's handed to Club1872 for shares or something. Now before anyone starts (from Club1872 or otherwise) that's not me saying it will happen or anything .. I'm just saying it's a fear of mine. From distant memory, I'm sure I read that's impossible due to certain financial laws (can't remember which one) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's blue he's white 717 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 6 hours ago, gmcf said: I don't know . I worked in it for a year while it was being constructed and other than the first team changing facilities which included showers , baths and even a sauna , there were 3 or 4 other changing facilities which standard diminished dependent as the age groups lowered . Not only is there a medical center but an indoor pool to help players rehabilitate from injuries . It really is a first class facility , though I must be going back nearly 20 years but I can't imagine anything drastic required other than something cosmetic . That sounds about right mate, I've only been in and about the youth side and that side alone has changing facilities home and away for around 4 age groups I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 8 hours ago, Ace said: Do you know how many? Imagine all the development squads PLUS their opponents, are there enough to changing rooms with showers etc for them all? I don't think they all play at once tbh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,635 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 7 hours ago, Ace said: Don't know for sure but whatever the reason, the proposed building is certainly much more than just a stand with a few hundred seats & I suspect the reasoning for its need is quite sound. IMO, using RFFF money to help improve our development squads would be exemplary. I would also add that there will be no scheme or plan that will have the full backing of every fan, there will always be some form of objection to one proposal or another. Rather than the money just sit there, gathering dust, I think it should be put to some use Using money donated by fans to improve our infrastructure, why don't the board use their money, why are the fans paying for this Imagine the previous regime offered up this idea, tge fan grouos would have kicked the doors of ibrox down to protest Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Said it at the time that this was not what the money was raised for. Again us fans did not donate for this and i for one would have like to see a us hire a barrister eand go after those who did the Rangers tax case blog and do not stop until we get the leak and then take HMRC to court expecially if we win the big tax case. Failing that it's £500k the manager could be doing with to secure european football, this we do not need at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 As usual money raised by us getting miss used by the club. If it had to be spent it should've been used on Ibrox so all of us can benefit from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three stripes 411 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 29 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: As usual money raised by us getting miss used by the club. If it had to be spent it should've been used on Ibrox so all of us can benefit from it. Might not suit everyone but some of it could be used to turn say the Copland front into safe standing. At least something like that that the fans can see what there money went. It would transform the atmosphere at ibrox over night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,442 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 9 hours ago, Ace said: Don't know for sure but whatever the reason, the proposed building is certainly much more than just a stand with a few hundred seats & I suspect the reasoning for its need is quite sound. IMO, using RFFF money to help improve our development squads would be exemplary. I would also add that there will be no scheme or plan that will have the full backing of every fan, there will always be some form of objection to one proposal or another. Rather than the money just sit there, gathering dust, I think it should be put to some use Btw Ace , I've no problem with the money being spent on a stand at Auchenhowie , though personally I'd like the idea of a ' fans corner ' at a Rangers museum , should we ever get one . But either way , yes , it should be used on something tangible and everlasting . My main issue is we should wait just a bit longer to see the outcome of the BTC , because if this final verdict doesn't go our way , there will be the inevitable onslaught of stripping titles from the usual suspects , and I have little faith in our football authorities not standing up to them . It may still be needed for that . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 38 minutes ago, Three stripes said: Might not suit everyone but some of it could be used to turn say the Copland front into safe standing. At least something like that that the fans can see what there money went. It would transform the atmosphere at ibrox over night. This was not why we built Ibrox, Ibrox was built before the Taylor report and any safe standing should be in both enclosures, but before that the whole stadium needs cleaned and both the plastic sides of the broomland and Copland replaced, while the toilets etc need up dating as well as more disabled toilets which the Copland does not have Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LochendBilly 8,474 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 11 hours ago, Tenerife Bear said: Then the majority could be spent on something more important. Used to build a museum or convert Edmiston House into a club sports themed family bar/restaurant or something. Things that will. ensure a steady revenue stream. I'm sure I read there were plans for Edmiston House but nothing to do with Rangers. Might be wrong though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie76 15,479 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 12 hours ago, FSM said: Take it to the casino roulette table and bet it all on red three times, then go buy ourselves a striker who can actually score goals. Unless we lose it obviously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 13 hours ago, Ace said: Don't know for sure but whatever the reason, the proposed building is certainly much more than just a stand with a few hundred seats & I suspect the reasoning for its need is quite sound. IMO, using RFFF money to help improve our development squads would be exemplary. I would also add that there will be no scheme or plan that will have the full backing of every fan, there will always be some form of objection to one proposal or another. Rather than the money just sit there, gathering dust, I think it should be put to some use Use Club 1872 money for that. Use the Fighting Fund to FIGHT. That is the reason people donated. I notice it tends to be Club 1872 supporters who want to misuse the money. No wonder some don't trust this organisation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Was it put out to tender? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 14 hours ago, aird said: It's still in planning. Brother in laws cousin works for the company building. Think he's going to Auchenhowie to get dimensions etc. Dundee based? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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