The Widow's Son 399 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I'm sure quite a few of us know of rabid bears who stopped going to see Rangers for any number of reasons. Finances, marriage and family, lack of interest, team going through a lean spell - I've heard it all and perhaps you have too. What could fill the hole in their lives when they leave? Not sure if hobbies like gardening or jogging could ever compensate. I've met a few of them abroad and perhaps they have good reason since they live so far away. Don't think I could ever turn my back on my team. McEwan's Lager, bluedart1952 and Broxi bear 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd 10,756 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Used to have a supporters bus running from my town but after we went down the leagues and the numbers for the bus went down it stopped running. Most of the boys just started going to local games instead and just following Rangers on the TV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 stopped supporting us in 2012 when we were liquidated, started supporting Sevco when we got to the top tier and brought Gerrard in, might chuck it again if we don't win the next two since there's no point in getting my hopes up when we're a new club anyway Waggy1872 and Bearsden bear 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewislaudrup 851 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I stopped going gor about three weeks. Some of the best days ive ever had, has involved being on a supporters bus going to the games Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,253 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Know a guy that chucked us and started supporting Spurs I also know people that have started supporting us literally this season and were previously man utd fans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted December 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2018 Stopped supporting when Kenny Miller signed then only just picked it back up when Flanagan came. Steelydan1690, Waggy1872, .Williamson. and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,802 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Don't know anyone like that and wouldn't want to know them. theredhandofNewcastle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Then there's those other ones, that may have filtered away over the years but when 2012 happened they took a renewed interest in Rangers. I am sure you'll find on here (because I am one of them) and on follow follow too of the increase in new members that looked for ways to rectify what went wrong. We never know, may well be the best thing that ever happened. Malkster and davger 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 56 minutes ago, The Widow's Son said: I'm sure quite a few of us know of rabid bears who stopped going to see Rangers for any number of reasons. Finances, marriage and family, lack of interest, team going through a lean spell - I've heard it all and perhaps you have too. What could fill the hole in their lives when they leave? Not sure if hobbies like gardening or jogging could ever compensate. I've met a few of them abroad and perhaps they have good reason since they live so far away. Don't think I could ever turn my back on my team. I can understand why it might become impossible if you become an expat'. The guys who have moved to Australia need to get up in the middle of the night to catch a live game and how often do they do that? Support for the team is probably limited to forums and highlight reels on YouTube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging blue 1972 894 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 never actually been a fan , just come on here to troll all yous cunts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .Williamson. 82,253 Posted December 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2018 21 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Then there's those other ones, that may have filtered away over the years but when 2012 happened they took a renewed interest in Rangers. I am sure you'll find on here (because I am one of them) and on follow follow too of the increase in new members that looked for ways to rectify what went wrong. We never know, may well be the best thing that ever happened. How could 2012 possibly be the best thing that ever happened fuck sake G.E.C., The Specky Forum Organiser, 35 Yard Dangerman and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: How could 2012 possibly be the best thing that ever happened fuck sake Never know - for fuck sake. And secondly - I don't think the snfuckingp is gonna get reelected because of their anti Rangers stance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 1 hour ago, The Widow's Son said: rabid bears Rabid, aye? Questionable choice of word. Gascoigne8 and Broxi bear 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA1972 9,556 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I had to give up my season ticket a few year ago due to working weekends in a new job and you miss the place so much I’ve no idea how anyone can completely turn their back Any time I get to go to a game I’m reminded just how special the place is, how lucky I was that I did used to go every second week for over a decade. I’m always jealous any time I’m watching the home games on a shitey stream in my office that I’m not there. I’m half considering getting a season next year and just giving it away for free to my old man for the games I can’t attend WATP-FOREVER and hawkeye 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mearns loyal 2,714 Posted December 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2018 1 hour ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Then there's those other ones, that may have filtered away over the years but when 2012 happened they took a renewed interest in Rangers. I am sure you'll find on here (because I am one of them) and on follow follow too of the increase in new members that looked for ways to rectify what went wrong. We never know, may well be the best thing that ever happened. I absolutely fall into this category. Obviously was always a bear but after a messy divorce where my season renewal with my pals was binned I kind of drifted away. Then came all the pish and I spoke to the new Mrs about getting a season ticket again and she advised me that I had better get one for her and the kids as The Rangers needed us more than ever. Never stopped loving Rangers but hate every other cunt more than ever now... Broxi bear, WATP-FOREVER, theredhandofNewcastle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Ghoul 6,070 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I used to go home, away, europe.. but not been able to make as many games over the last few years due to ill health. Hopefully get back full time supporting asap and I can get my ST back. Still die hard and watch every game and am bored out my tits any day we aren't playing so come on here WATP-FOREVER 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,532 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I’ll admit I chucked watching us under Kenny McDowell in the Championship season for however many weeks he was in charge (I lived overseas). Still kept my RTV subscription just didn’t log on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Never ever considered not watching Rangers though the McCoist/MW/PC years were a challenge as were cold dreech nights n the 70's with crowds of under 10k but then again supporting Rangers is a way of life. Never mattered where in the world I was I always found a way to listen to (SW radio) or watch (Internet) the Rangers, that will never change. To paraphrase Gov. George Wallace - Rangers then, Rangers now, Rangers forever - wouldnt have it any other way. cstamomusa, davger and WATP-FOREVER 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsden bear 2,376 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Stopped going under Allys long ball stuff, then enjoyed the Warburton team in the Championship and been going since. I will keep going till we win the league and natural order has been restored. Probably chuck it then and play golf at the weekend till I win a medal. WATP-FOREVER 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamess 3,422 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Once a bear?...….for me xmas is one of those time when the kids are home and you take them to Ibrox to remind them they are a bear. Roll on tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 5 hours ago, .Williamson. said: Know a guy that chucked us and started supporting Spurs I also know people that have started supporting us literally this season and were previously man utd fans really? thats strange behaviour Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,462 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Gave up the Rangers to take up the wanking as a teenager. Returned 2 minutes later Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,253 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, cushynumber said: really? thats strange behaviour Aye and one of the Man United ones I mentioned actually has a ST now this season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Just now, .Williamson. said: Aye and one of the Man United ones I mentioned actually has a ST now this season fuck sake. Jump in feet first why dont you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,253 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, cushynumber said: fuck sake. Jump in feet first why dont you. Aye it's a guy my brother used to work with and he's actually blocked me on FB because I commented under one of his statuses about it not that long ago, so I can't see him now Swear to fuck he shared a Man United season ticket for years with a mate of his and now this year for the first time he's got a ST for us and posts non stop about us. Loads of people under his posts comment about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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