nvager 498 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Rangers reward fans with Uefa Cup tickets By Roddy Forsyth Last Updated: 12:59am GMT 23/03/2008 Have your say Read comments In an unprecedented gesture of solidarity with their supporters, Rangers have bought the entire allocation of match tickets for the away leg of their Uefa Cup tie with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal on April 10 and will distribute them free to travelling fans, based on their history of following the club. The 2,500 tickets cost £50,000 and the Ibrox chief executive, Martin Bain, said: "This is a big thank you to our supporters who have shown extraordinary commitment this season. # Scottish fans' forum "We cannot rely on TV revenue as much as other clubs throughout Europe so we have depended heavily on ongoing support from our fans." Rangers reward fans with Uefa Cup tickets Having a party: Rangers fans will welcome their free tickets Some of the bounty from Rangers' European success will be invested in the squad during the summer, according to Sir David Murray, the chairman. He also indicated progress has been made on a £700 million scheme to redevelop Ibrox - and take the capacity up to a 70,000. Yesterday's home game against Hibernian was Rangers' 50th match of the season and vital to their hopes of establishing a commanding lead over Celtic - who play Gretna at Livingston today before they visit Ibrox next Saturday. There was, once again, no start for Kris Boyd, despite his heroics against Dundee United in last Sunday's CIS Insurance Cup final and his equaliser in the Scottish Cup quarter-final against Partick Thistle on Wednesday to force a replay. Jean Claude Darcheville got the nod and gave Rangers the lead five minutes before the break in a tight, tactical game when he gathered a delightful pass from Sasa Papac and struck a fierce shot across Yves Ma-Kalambay into the far corner. Darcheville, though, saw an even better opportunity blocked by the goalkeeper before Nacho Novo struck with a low drive after Chris Hogg had failed to clear a hanging cross from Steven Davis. Hibs, though, shredded nerves when Dean Shiels hit the crossbar then beat goalkeeper Allan McGregor to the rebound in the final minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy72 0 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Pretty much as I expected ... although I thought we may get some details on the stade de' redevelopment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Good news I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzKyle 7,901 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1271661,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,657 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 thank you rangers this is the eighth away trip this year so funds are running low and weve another 2 to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Good news I think. No doubt about it It's a unique gesture to make in modern day football and a good PR move by the club also. Very positive news. Good news for season ticket holders. Good news for families (family of 4 could save as much as around £186 next season, a very substantial saving). Good news for those fantastic away fans that have travelled abroad all season. Good news for everyone that the redevelopment plans are moving along nicely. Good news for everyonoe that Walter has been promised a large transfer budget for next season. Well done Sir David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersross 6,533 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hoped to hear more about the redevelopment but as long as its on target we have something major to look forward too, and with this plan to get new young fans through the turnstiles we'll no doubt be filling our 70,000 seats easily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I cant wait to hear about the redevelopment plans in detail - read on another thread these will be out in May. Also should be an interesting close season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 if he wanted to make a gesture to our loyal fans, then why has he put the sporting lisbon tickets up to 35 pounds. he is a wanker and i wish a decent buyer can be found and murray can get to f--k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoastbear 122 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hoped to hear more about the redevelopment but as long as its on target we have something major to look forward too, and with this plan to get new young fans through the turnstiles we'll no doubt be filling our 70,000 seats easily If the 70k capacity stadium does happen, I hope that all the juveniles/family ST's are going to be in the one part of the ground. No disrespect to families as they are an important part of the fanbase but many kids are a pain in the arse at games. Up and down to the stalls, I want this Dad. Doubtless swearing will be banned too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopermania 1 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Its a nice gesture to the fans. Not many clubs, if any have done this before to my knowledge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmccallsfall 4 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 If the 70k capacity stadium does happen, I hope that all the juveniles/family ST's are going to be in the one part of the ground. No disrespect to families as they are an important part of the fanbase but many kids are a pain in the arse at games. Up and down to the stalls, I want this Dad. Doubtless swearing will be banned too. It puts me off a bit when I take my kids to the game and it would make sense to have all the wee brats together. FFS could you imagine the shreeks and screaming, christ it'd sound like a cup game at Pittodrie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 so 2,500 in the TC Will get there tickets for free Juvie tickets will have a prive reduction and thats about it, i still cant see what this does for your average supporter who is the one forking out £34 at some away games for shit holes like tynecastle and the piggery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted E Bayer 484 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 70,000 stadia excites me. To jump ahead of the manks on all fronts is good news. Who knows if they'll increase for the commonwealth games in 2014 I just like that idea that we leap frog the fuckers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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