The OFFICIAL Rangers Thread

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by Warlord

Plus I thought racism was against a different race, as someone a different colour not the same race?

You should probably read some books then.

Originally Posted by Westy

Naw I wasn't. I was saying that maybe because of what he's said in the past, that could cause some "negative attention", same as Watty is saying just now. And now roles are reserved and its awright now to justify an attack on an ex-Rangers players pub because of something he's done in the past?

Can you not see the irony?

So Watty's justifying the attack on Goram and you weren't justifying the attack on Lennon although your second sentence here contradicts that.

[Semprini]

Originally Posted by RST

TRUST CALLS FOR COMMON SENSE OVER RACISM SLURS Print E-mail
Monday, 15 September 2008

The Trust is deeply disappointed that the club has failed to repulse a mischievous and politically-inspired campaign of vilification with regard to the “Famine’s Over” chant


The club has failed to recognise that this campaign is orchestrated by extremist apologists for sectarian murder and is intended to smear both the support and club as racist.

The “Famine’s Over” chant is quite clearly a typical football chant mocking the myths rival fans perpetuate about themselves and should be treated as such.

The Trust condemns in the strongest possible terms the lies being perpetrated and the stupidity of public figures in dignifying them by their responses.

The Trust has a long and noble record of fighting racism and sectarianism in all it’s forms and therefore speaks from a position of credibility and strength in rejecting these slurs.

We further condemn all those whose bitter and twisted agenda seeks to wrongly portray Scotland as a hotbed of bigotry, contrary to all evidence, in order to damage both the country in general and Rangers in particular for their own narrow sectarian ends.

By dignifying such ludicrous complaints the club has opened the floodgates to similar insincere campaigns in the future.

See if they'd said that a month ago, they'd have cleaned up at the Fringe comedy awards.

[Westy]

Originally Posted by Watty

Goram is an unusual case, there haven't been any other players from either side that have taken an interest in the troubles with such gusto. Makes him an easier target for idiots.

We'll agree to disagree? We'll no get anywhere and I'll need to go and scrub the green paint off my hands

Can you not see the point I was trying to make though? It is a total tit for tat culture. For both sets of fans.

So Watty's justifying the attack on Goram and you weren't justifying the attack on Lennon although your second sentence here contradicts that.

Something like that. I wasn't justifying it and to be honest neither is Watty but we both made "excuses" because of past events surrounding Goram/Lennon.

But I got ripped to fuck over mine!

And no one could see it the way I was putting it across which was stuff which Lennon has said maybe came to bit him in the arse. Much like Watty is saying over Goram just now. And you mad cunts thought I was justifying it.

I better edit out the gaylords comment infact.

[Zippy]

S'awright, we're all pals now.

[Watty]

Originally Posted by Westy

Can you not see the point I was trying to make though? It is a total tit for tat culture. For both sets of fans.



Something like that. I wasn't justifying it and to be honest neither is Watty but we both made "excuses" because of past events surrounding Goram/Lennon.

But I got ripped to fuck over mine!

And no one could see it the way I was putting it across which was stuff which Lennon has said maybe came to bit him in the arse. Much like Watty is saying over Goram just now. And you mad cunts thought I was justifying it.

I better edit out the gaylords comment infact.

Here it's not really comparable though. Serious assault or a bit of paint? If Goram got a kicking and I had the same attitude fair enough.

He'd probably have laughed at it, same can't be said for Lennon.

[Westy]

Just cause its a bit of paint, doesn't mean its ok. If thats the case am phoning my maw to get me 10 cans of cheap paint from her work.

[metallideth]

Originally Posted by Warlord

Plus I thought racism was against a different race, as someone a different colour not the same race?

Jesus fucking Christ.

[Warlord]

Oh you mean xenophobia?

[Warlord]

BTW, trying to do a wind up but no ones taking the bait (N)

[Timmy]

Champions For Children
RANGERS have joined an elite group of clubs after teaming up with UNICEF in a ground-breaking charity collaboration.

The Rangers Charity Foundation became the latest to team up with the international children's charity, adding their name to a list including the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan.

Charity Foundation and Club Chairman Sir David Murray, Charity Trustee and Rangers Chief Executive Martin Bain and Charity Champion and Club Captain Barry Ferguson joined UNICEF UK Director of Corporate Fundraising Anne Shinkwin to formalise the agreement today by signing a pledge to raise £300,000 by 2011.

UNICEF will be the Rangers Charity Foundation's International Charity Partner for an initial 3 years in which period the Foundation will fund a UNICEF education project in India across 15 states, reaching over 45,000 children in over 200 schools.

In India, approximately 5 million children aged between 6 and 11 miss out on a school education. The majority of these are girls with many of them coming from poor, disadvantaged communities.

Many schools have inadequate learning facilities and teaching materials, with classrooms often over crowded and children unable to complete their studies.

Money raised by the partnership will support a public campaign aimed at increasing school admissions, buy books, teaching materials and classroom materials, improve the learning environment and teaching facilities in over 150 schools, fund a campaign that identifies and helps young girls who have been unable to complete primary school, provide training to teachers and improve the water and sanitation facilities in over 200 schools.

Club and Charity Foundation Chairman Sir David Murray was pleased to see the collaboration set up.

He said: "It is a huge landmark for the Rangers Charity Foundation to establish this partnership with UNICEF and join some of the biggest clubs in the world as one of their football partners.

"Rangers is a club known across the globe and it is great to see our charitable activities expanding on an international scale, whilst we increase our work at a more local level in Scotland.

"The Foundation launched a Community Grants Scheme in 2007 and recently announced a new Community Charity Partner. We are also set to unveil a National Partner within the next few weeks.

"Our agreement with UNICEF adds a different dimension to our charitable work and builds upon the activities Rangers already delivers to communities throughout Scotland, not just within the charitable sector but also in education, health and wellbeing and social equality."

UNICEF UK Executive Director David Bull was also delighted to seal the partnership with Rangers.

He said: "I am delighted that Rangers has chosen to support UNICEF's education work in India. Access to education is something we often take for granted. For thousands of children, this project will bring the precious opportunities an education can offer a step closer."

UNICEF is the world's leading children's organisation, reaching young people in more than 150 countries around the world.

It works with local communities and governments across the globe to help every child realise their full potential by providing health care, nutrition, education and by protecting children affected by crises including war, natural disasters and HIV and AIDS.

The partnership with Rangers will be the first relationship of its kind for the charity in Scotland and Charity Foundation Champion Barry Ferguson will head to India to see the partnership in action

He said: "The education project in India is an exciting development for the Foundation and I have agreed to visit the area to see first-hand the work that is being done.

"Everyone at the Club is very proud of this new venture and I believe that we can make a real difference and that the power of sport can help us to spread UNICEF's message of hope for vulnerable children."

The new partnership is one that Anne Shinkwin, UNICEF UK Director of Corporate Fundraising is hoping will help to raise both awareness and funds.

She said: "To have the commitment of Rangers, a club of international standing, is testament to the importance we both place on giving children the opportunity of an education and a future.

"Together, our partnership will make a real and decisive difference to whole communities across India. We look forward to many successful years working together."

The Foundation's appointment of an International Charity Partner comes as a result of a strategic review of its activities following the growing success of its charitable and fundraising concerns.

It also aims to match this level of funding within Scotland, donating £100,000 per year to local projects via a National Charity Partner and Community Charity Partner and the Foundation's ongoing Community Grants Scheme.

It broke through the £1million barrier in 2007 in terms of cash and in-kind donations made to charities and other worthwhile organisations.

Fairbridge in Scotland has already been named as the Foundation's Community Partner for this season and the new National Charity Partner will be announced in due course.

http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/p...415075,00.html

Good news... Wonder if we'll have a UNICEF sponsor if we play in france (next year )

[Rosco]

Just got the e-mail in, good stuff Rangers.

[Timmy]

http://www.people.co.uk/sport/footba...name_page.html

Eastern promise at Ibrox?
EXCLUSIVE RANGERS CREDIT CRUNCH CRISIS How financial mayhem is hitting football
By Steve Bates

Rangers have become the surprise target for TWO groups of investors from Eastern Europe looking to gain a foothold in British football.

The consortiums, one from Hungary and the other from Romania, have looked at Rangers and Championship side Watford as the two clubs with potential for a takeover.

They see acquiring Rangers as a viable project, with the club's vast fan base, history and tradition an incentive despite current financial difficulties at Ibrox.

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With Arab owners expected to flood into football after buying Manchester City, Rangers fans would prefer that option. East European money would not be their first choice - particularly after the problems with Lithuanian owner Vladimir Romanov at Hearts.

But Rangers need new reserves of cash especially after suffering a disastrous Champions League qualifying-round exit earlier this summer.

That exit could cost Rangers anything up to £10million in lost TV fees and appearance money - but the two consortiums are looking beyond that.

Just three days ago Ibrox chairman Sir David Murray told the Rangers annual meeting that after 20 years serving the club, it is still his intention to sell - but only to the right buyers.

"I have made it quite clear that eventually I have to go. I could have sold the club two or three times but it's not about money for me and I've said that repeatedly," he said.

Dunno how much truth is in it, but certainly interesting.

[Stew]

^^ I saw that earlier on the BBC's gossip column.

If that happens I'll be pressing fucking buttons. The only thing about it would be the lack of revenue in Scottish football and the fact that it'd be hard for them to attract top class players of the kind that people pumping millions in would want.

Would you want a Hungarian or Romanian in charge, though? To be fair it couldn't be any worse than that war criminal bastard we've got!

[Timmy]

I'm not sure... the one that comes in gives us a decent 10 year plan. I'd also expect them to own 51% of the team, and not 90+% That murray owns.

But, it's prolly just a story made up because Glasgow Council granted us planning permission for our stadium enhancements and surrounding flats.

[Densu]

I don't want us to be the new Hearts.