Rangers Banter Archive August 28 2019

28 Aug 2019 21:28:05
This really is a watershed moment for the club. The statement released pulls no punches and I think we'll all find on forums and whatnot that the majority of fans have had enough.

Behaviour of some of our fans must change. It MUST and it will. And let's be clear here, those who indulge in the draconian chants are morons, degenerates and living in the past. Can't argue with that. An embarrassment. Can't stand our club being associated with any of it in any way, goes for the OO, UDA, UVF ect. It's a nonsense.

The club and board must be applauded because now, after taking action they can in no way have the finger pointed and be told to do more to stop it. It's about as extreme action as any club can take.

28 Aug 2019 21:43:21
I agree whole heartily . I’m
Actually really pleased this has happened -‘I think it’s blessing in disguise .
The club must be applauded for the way they are dealing with this . There statements have been clear and with the campaign they launched its good timing .
It must stop . I’m still reading morons going about there religion and how that identifies them to the club - utter nonesense and total ignorance.
PLEASE end this now - With the club returning to the top we must now act as a progressive club in 21st century there is no place for it .
If We want to continue to attract players and managers and sponsors then there are so many great songs that can be witty and fun to sing. come on Bears let’s show them .
How’s cool would it be to tackle this head on and actually make the other half of the city look bad - we need to move on and finally Eradicate this for ever .
Rangers Then Rangers Now Rangers Forever .

28 Aug 2019 22:09:12
Said it before and will say it till the day i die

What has the uff. uda. uvf. etc etc
GOT TO DO WITH RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB?

NOTHING

So go an take your bile somewere else.

28 Aug 2019 22:37:37
Those who claim their songs are about our religion haven’t been over the steps of a Church for years if ever!
If you’re really a Protestant . then you’re a Christian and should have nothing to do with these songs.
Support the club . if you want to sing the songs . do it away from Ibrox and any ground Rangers are playing.
Time for the silent majority to stand up for Rangers and shout down the bigots!

28 Aug 2019 22:39:26
the club can see cctv footage, identify from the seat numbers who it is who continue with this infantile rubbish. Then simply ban everyone of them for life!

28 Aug 2019 23:23:31
I have been brought up signing these songs but times have changed we now have a team now full of Catholic players and management team.
The historic songs are part of our identify let’s just replace some of the lyrics to get us up to the 21st century and avoid being censured by league or UEFA.
No need for loyalist add on verses or chants, do that (if you need to and have the right of speech to) in your own homes or bars and clubs but let’s be smarter around Ibrox with song choices.

28 Aug 2019 23:34:40
Yately and Sharpshooter will be along in a minute to say they’re still singing Build My Gallows.

29 Aug 2019 02:03:01
Stu64 has hit the nail on the head. No “fan” singing sectarian songs is a proddy because if they are they’re contradicting themselves by doing it.

29 Aug 2019 07:43:03
Wagman, when did I ever say the singing was ok? You are unbelievable and the reason this forum is no longer the same!

29 Aug 2019 08:36:38
We have the biggest Police bill in Scotland; could they not contribute a solution to this problem?

29 Aug 2019 15:50:30
At what point to UEFA / FARE take into account the club are really trying to do something with this
Surely a video of 2/3 singing banned songs couldn't lead to stadium closure? It's naive and unrealistic to think this will eradicated overnight? The other question I have is if we don't take tickets for next away game in Europe but some so called fans still gain access and still sing the songs surely the club cannot be held responsible for that scenario?

30 Aug 2019 14:43:59
i don't think its a case of changing the lyrics. in the case against linfield the euefa said the song still carries the message so only way to rid this is to stop! no place at football. we have glorious days to celebrate our religion and history.

30 Aug 2019 14:45:52
I agree with yately. in 50 years I personally have never sang these songs at games but the level of ignorance here is far more staggering.

30 Aug 2019 14:46:39
Good luck to Rangers for the rest off the season, The so called fans that want to sing these offensive Songs at games please pls stay away, You are not needed, Plenty of Rangers supporters awaiting season tickets. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺.

28 Aug 2019 19:39:40
Somebody mentioned Lorente today, a free agent , yeah 34 but is he worth a punt?

28 Aug 2019 20:10:18
He'll go to a la liga team.

28 Aug 2019 21:15:08
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

28 Aug 2019 19:11:31
Rangers charged again for sectarian singing in Warsaw.

28 Aug 2019 17:13:08
Would love to see rangers jump in and take melling from right under smell. tic nose lol.

28 Aug 2019 10:47:46
Should we class this coming week as a defining moment in the season?
Is it too soon? Or is it all really about bragging rights and income?
Income?
If we beat Legia, we get the chance to earn some decent money from the
group games of the Europa League and the chance for our club, team and manager
to be in the spotlight as they pit their wits against some quality sides enhancing their
reputations along the way.
And let's be honest - as a fan who doesn't love a Glasgow Rangers European night?
Bragging rights?
A chance to beat our biggest rivals again at home for the 3rd time in a row and considering we have blown them
away last season, who's to say we can't keep the run going? But they've spent a fortune on their defence and have a tactical genius in the dugout!
For me, any win will do in both games. Going into the international break with a 3 point advantage and still in Europe would
be a moral booster and means they are playing catch up, waiting for us to slip up before the next clash between us.
I have total faith in our team this season. We have that spine running through the team again. McGregor, Tav, Jack, Davis, Arfield, Morelos - you could even throw in Defoe, Katic and Goldson.
When did you last see a togetherness about a Rangers side that this side has?
It's time for all the off-field issues to be put to bed. The club has dealt with it.
Our job now as fans is to back the team 100%. In the correct manner. Without the nonsense.
Defining? No. Bragging rights? No! The most successful club in the world doesn't need to brag about one game. We'll do that at the end of the season. Banter? Definite yes!
In Gerrard We Trust!
Let's Go!
#55.

28 Aug 2019 12:11:59
I think this is a, massive week as it will indicate the level of progress made in terms of how the team deals with pressure and expectations. I think only fear will stop us this week but I think we have enough in our team to raise the benchmark .

28 Aug 2019 13:00:23
the legia game is the bigger game at this point in the season. fail to beat legia we are out of europe.

fail to beat celtic we still have a chance in the league.

obviously it would be great if we can win both.

28 Aug 2019 14:15:35
Certainly massive week for us and despite them spending millions on their defence it's still rubbish.

28 Aug 2019 14:16:06
Agree I lark. I did say to my boy b4 east fife game five clean sheets would be good, here’s hoping.

28 Aug 2019 14:32:57
Is the Legia game only important in the fact that we need to get there from a financial point of view?
And at what point does Europe become an irrelevance regarding the SPFL league?
I know we have a far better squad than last year but is it strong enough to cope Thursday / Sunday?
For me it depends who we draw if we get there, where we stand after the first 3 games and how it’s affecting our league form.

28 Aug 2019 14:59:05
We need the money and the prestige from Europe to keep attracting good players, players from abroad won’t come to play in the SPFL alone. European football has always been an attraction of playing for Rangers. I think if we make the groups we give it our best crack the first 3 games then assess.

28 Aug 2019 15:35:21
With the size of squad we have I think we need Europe in order to keep rotating players and keep the squad happy.

28 Aug 2019 17:58:32
Lets go55 and Swagman
We won't make any money if we play to am empty house.
Need to get our Big Hoose in order pronto!

28 Aug 2019 23:39:16
I think it will have a big bearing on confidence LETSGO as we move forward. The point you made about the income is spot on, our Club needs to bring in as much as possible to avoid further loans, we don't want to keep going down that route, self sufficiency is the way forward.

Do I think we are good enough to win both games, I hope so, it's all down to attitude and belief which was spot on in our Old Firm games last season. Time will tell, I've never predicted an Old Firm result, form invariably goes out the window.

As regards the singing, there's too much debate on the subject, we have no option but to just sing Rangers songs, UEFA have made that perfectly clear, other teams will also be held accountable by them all over Europe, so, let's just to the line and support the Board, Management and our players.

28 Aug 2019 07:39:01
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