DaleFo8 96 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Is the number 12 not supposed to be retired for the fans... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,159 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Joke from the club, I’m raging about this tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Number6 228 Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 Retiring numbers for fans is gay in the sexual way. Bears&Reds, RFCRobertson, graeme_4 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Don't care if we have a number. Totally cliched and cheesy idea now anyway. bornabear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMe 25,327 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Rangers have today revealed they will retire the number 12 jersey at the end of the season in honour of the fans who have shown their unwavering support since the club went into administration. Fans from Govan to America have really stepped up and shown their incredible backing in what has been a difficult last few months and supporters have made a positive difference to their beloved club by filling Ibrox and cheering on the team in times of adversity. Rangers will now pay tribute to the supporters at Saturday’s game against Motherwell at Ibrox by dedicating the number 12 jersey to the global fanbase and there will be a card display with a personal message of thanks from boss Ally McCoist on every seat, paid for by the Rangers Supporters Assembly. The first-team squad will also carry a banner of thanks to the supporters on to the pitch before kick off and a special souvenir programme will be available saluting the fans who have continued to back the club they love. McCoist said: “Supporters are often referred to as the 12th man and now more than ever we are seeing the incredible backing of our global fanbase doing all they can to help Rangers in difficult circumstances. “To that end, we will pay tribute to our fans by retiring the No.12 jersey in their honour and dedicating it forever more to the supporters. “I have been truly humbled by the way our fans have supported the club since we went into administration. “To a man our support has been everything that we thought it would be and more, and they have shown an allegiance to the club, to the staff and the players which has been unequalled. “It is clear our supporters will march with us to the ends of the earth and I would like to personally thank each and every one of them for their on-going loyalty and commitment to the club we all love.” Lee Wallace, the club’s current number 12, said: “The fans have been absolutely fantastic this season and handing over the number 12 jersey to them is the least I can do. “I think it is a great gesture by the club as their support has been amazing, especially during the administration period, and the squad can’t thank them enough for their backing.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,760 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 We wore the number 12 a lot in the third and second division. Courtyard Bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowsBlue 329 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just now, G.E.C. said: We wore the number 12 a lot in the third an d second division SFL rules were starting players were numbered 1-11 and substitutes were 12-18 or however many subs you had Ozblue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jjbscotty12 3,560 Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 Andy Firth has got to be the happiest 4th choice keeper I have ever seen. RFCRobertson, CoatbridgeBear, Begby and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb 176 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just curious. Does anyone wear no.13? A load of pish i know. Just asking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,775 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, Robb said: Just curious. Does anyone wear no.13? A load of pish i know. Just asking. A keeper had to wear it in Europe a few seasons ago IIRC but generally speaking it’s not a squad number that we allocate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BlueSuedeSambas 53,775 Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 Retiring the number 12 “for the fans” is the ultimate in birthday card pish. Negri's lovechild, RFCRobertson, McEwan's Lager and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rangers#1 5,459 Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 Nice shirt for Friday. heathen fish boy, CoatbridgeBear, Bobby Hume and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,760 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, DBBTB said: A keeper had to wear it in Europe a few seasons ago IIRC but generally speaking it’s not a squad number that we allocate. Alexander BlueSuedeSambas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb 176 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, DBBTB said: A keeper had to wear it in Europe a few seasons ago IIRC but generally speaking it’s not a squad number that we allocate. Our keeper? If it was i'll bet he wasn't too chuffed. Did we win? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 36 minutes ago, BlueMe said: Rangers have today revealed they will retire the number 12 jersey at the end of the season in honour of the fans who have shown their unwavering support since the club went into administration. Fans from Govan to America have really stepped up and shown their incredible backing in what has been a difficult last few months and supporters have made a positive difference to their beloved club by filling Ibrox and cheering on the team in times of adversity. Rangers will now pay tribute to the supporters at Saturday’s game against Motherwell at Ibrox by dedicating the number 12 jersey to the global fanbase and there will be a card display with a personal message of thanks from boss Ally McCoist on every seat, paid for by the Rangers Supporters Assembly. The first-team squad will also carry a banner of thanks to the supporters on to the pitch before kick off and a special souvenir programme will be available saluting the fans who have continued to back the club they love. McCoist said: “Supporters are often referred to as the 12th man and now more than ever we are seeing the incredible backing of our global fanbase doing all they can to help Rangers in difficult circumstances. “To that end, we will pay tribute to our fans by retiring the No.12 jersey in their honour and dedicating it forever more to the supporters. “I have been truly humbled by the way our fans have supported the club since we went into administration. “To a man our support has been everything that we thought it would be and more, and they have shown an allegiance to the club, to the staff and the players which has been unequalled. “It is clear our supporters will march with us to the ends of the earth and I would like to personally thank each and every one of them for their on-going loyalty and commitment to the club we all love.” Lee Wallace, the club’s current number 12, said: “The fans have been absolutely fantastic this season and handing over the number 12 jersey to them is the least I can do. “I think it is a great gesture by the club as their support has been amazing, especially during the administration period, and the squad can’t thank them enough for their backing.” Well, this is awkward.... BlueMe and HG5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,759 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, Robb said: Just curious. Does anyone wear no.13? A load of pish i know. Just asking. Retired after the disaster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,063 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 44 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Joke from the club, I’m raging about this tbh. You're raging about most things mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb 176 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Retired after the disaster. Cheers mate. Never knew that. My uncle was there and fortunate to survive. Horrendous. CoatbridgeBear and born a blue nose 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,890 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 ForeverAndEver 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Wonder would Andy consider changing his name by deed-poll from FIRTH to JULY................... make him the first choice Keeper Ozblue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieMacRFC 850 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 We Are The People, we don't need a number, Good luck Andy Firth now kick on and show us why you're at the world's most successful team. Negri's lovechild 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 13,988 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 It's just a number. The retiring of the number 13 at least has significance as a gesture and comes from a place of respect to those we lost in that horrible tragedy. As stated earlier, retiring 12 was just placating the fans at the time and it really means nothing. Quite like Firth's attitude though. He knows chances will be few and far between and really seems to appreciate how big this club is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie 12,905 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Must be time for a boycott,we’ve not had a decent one for ages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,531 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Number 2 has number 12 for 55 stopping 9 WATP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
denya 1,661 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 He can do what Zamorano did and put plus sign between the 2 numbers if people not happy. born a blue nose, glasgow argyle and Dado'sMulls 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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