Rangers Debates

23 Sep 2026 16:25:50
Good day folks,

Just wondering if anyone recalls the old online BBC606 football chat forum, in particular one thread that was very popular called "The Dumbarton Arms"

I'm going back a good few years. Names I can recall - I think - were Bluetoonger, Curly, Southside and either Stuarty or Stevie, not sure. But those guys, along with myself (52&counting) were the main contributors. So much so that the beeb allowed the thread to remain open till 2, 000 posts had been reached as opposed to the 200 norm, then a 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc would be opened.

Just curious as I've been keen to ask since joining here rather recently.

Cheers.
🔴⚽🔵👍.

23 Sep 2026 16:44:01
NEver heard of it parlane mate 👍🏻

U having a wee trip down memory lane today bud?

23 Sep 2026 16:57:48
Looks like it, Stevie. Just killing time, matey.
Actually had a few nights out with folk from the site.
More I think of it the more I realise how long ago it was! #losingtheplotbigtime 😢.

23 Sep 2026 18:41:09
Hahah

Time seems to fly n these days I think.

I'm only 40 so not exactly old but not young either and I feel time is flying. Days weeks mi thw and years.

23 Sep 2026 20:55:50
I does mate reason is when you are 16 you've only lived 16 years so a year seems forever it's 1/16th of your life when you hit 40 it's a 1/40th it's genuinely how our perception of time works.

23 Sep 2026 20:56:40
40? Man you really do know how to cheer me up, Stevie. 🙄 Two of my 'kids' are older than you. 🤣.

23 Sep 2026 23:10:33
😂😂 I'm really pissin on the chips now bro aren't I? lol

We're all only as young as we feel my friend, I hope all the family are well and just as happy as you are parlane. 💙.

23 Sep 2026 23:11:55
Rfc I just noticed you're reply mate sorry. That is a good way of looking at it mate I suppose you're right. Thanks pal.

23 Sep 2026 11:16:18
The international break could not have come at a worse time but regardless I am delighted that Derek and the team have been able to instill some belief and pride back in the support.

23 Sep 2026 11:46:35
Got a lot of niggling injuries Nato. Could be an advantage for a change.

23 Sep 2026 12:26:23
Could work both ways. I'm sure they'd have rather wanted a quick winnable game to go into the break on a positive bit now they have 3 weeks without a game after 3 defeats on the bounce whereas we have a well earned break after coming through a tough run of games with maximum points and a cup semi to look forward to.

23 Sep 2026 16:32:16
Don't like that it a 3 week break. players are only just finding their match sharpness. They'll almost need another mini preseason.

23 Sep 2026 19:53:40
3 weeks to give them a little friendly banter before any more matches.
You just can't get any better than this! 🤣.

22 Sep 2026 10:51:36
Needing some advice/help, please.

Reaching out as I feel it's beginning to impact on my relationship with certain long-time friends.

Does anyone know how I can go about removing the huge smile from my chops that simply won't go away? Also suffering from an overwhelming feeling of giddiness accompanied by random outbursts of gleeful laughter.

🔴⚽🔵😁.

22 Sep 2026 14:58:18
Parlane have a look at the league table mate we're still a bit to go
Aye.

22 Sep 2026 16:29:01
Now we got Stevie pissing on Parlane chips. 😁.

22 Sep 2026 17:02:21
False dawns!, we've been here before. let's just languish in the feeling for the next 3 weeks, with the only worry being which of our international players gets injured!!

22 Sep 2026 17:31:08
nothing to do with false dawns just that no team ever wins every game in the league. we have had several managers who have gone on runs of wins and got near to top only for inevitable dip to happen and then the cries of sack him are heard.

so perhaps just a little bit more level headedness is needed. I tend not to gloat too much as my Celtic supporting mates give it back in spades when we do lose.

22 Sep 2026 18:51:08
@Stevie, get your own effen chips and leave me to positively slaver over mine.

When's the last time there was such a positive vibe around our club? So yup, right now, I'm enjoying it to the max. I'm fully aware that things can change quickly in football - even more of a reason to enjoy it while I/we can.

WATP
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22 Sep 2026 20:33:00
Parlane I'm on a diet mate so I'm off the pissed in chips, haha.

You're absolutely correct though on your point that this is the most positive vibes I've felt in many years mate.

22 Sep 2026 21:08:24
All good, Stevie, bud. 👍

BTW you need to create a new post.
I was beginning to think the 'G' stood for Grinch whilst you're stuck on the '666' bad omen number of posts! 😂.

22 Sep 2026 23:53:50
I'll try and come up with one tomorrow mate i'm sure I can think of something lol.

23 Sep 2026 10:56:28
Thought you asked gor help getting the smile off your face. Stevie gave you that help. Its what you asked for.

23 Sep 2026 13:03:21
Indeed he did. And you yourself just have, too. Chip?

23 Sep 2026 16:45:10
Chips all round. they're on parlane today lads 🥳.

23 Sep 2026 17:49:21
They smell funny Stevie.

23 Sep 2026 23:46:26
I'll tell you this, I'll not be having a chip off the old bloke. 😁😁.

22 Sep 2026 09:07:59
Thankfully, I think it's more than the players that benefit from the international break, us fans could do with the break as well having 2 games against them 2 weeks running doesn't have test your nerves but thankfully the WHOLE TEAM performed brilliantly well done Rangers.

Unfortunately it might come with consequences when our Bank statement comes in at the end of the month, do you not remember dad in your excitement after the game finished you said that we could have anything we wanted. 🤣🥲
Joking aside everyone have relaxing few weeks and enjoy the victories.

21 Sep 2026 21:35:49
Do you know, I'm not concerned about the timing of the international break because this isn't JUST form we're seeing, this is a solid foundation of camaraderie, spirit, buy-in to the manager and good recruitment.

That will all still be there when we start back.

Another point re the content the media dept are putting out. It's top quality and really enjoyable. i'm liking these short videos from ground level and a bit behind the scenes.

Lastly, I'm delighted for all of us. We've had a crappy decade plus and whilst nothing has been won, it feels great to walk with your head held high after beating them twice in a week.

22 Sep 2026 10:17:07
Got to agree athole, it seems different this time not another false dawn. McInnes seems to be getting the best out of the squad who all seem to be buying into his way of doing things & taking responsibility.
Only time will tell & will be a few bumps in the road going forward, but we all need to stick together.

22 Sep 2026 10:30:29
I think it has always been about fans being willing to take the bumps along the way and live with them, allowing the team and squad time to develop, whoever the manager was.

Luckily, McInnes managed to get the improvement we needed quite quickly, but I suspect things won't always run smoothly, and we will always go through bad patches. It's how the team, and the fans, react to the difficult periods that will ultimately show how well we can do in the long term as a club.

Personally, I've always been willing to accept a bad period if it meant getting to a stage where we could consistently challenge for everything and, ultimately, win. It does make me wonder whether, if we had given some of our previous managers more time, we might not have had to wait so long for that second title.

There's no point looking back now, though. Hopefully, the future is looking a lot rosier for a long time to come.

22 Sep 2026 12:58:17
Second title? You mean 56 Angus? A Freudian slip?

22 Sep 2026 14:31:56
As u say Angus there's no point looking back as noone can say for sure what would have happened. Even Philip Clement appears to be suffering 2nd season syndrome again at the moment. Think we are in a much better position now so happy to look forward from now instead.

22 Sep 2026 17:03:44
Slip up Angus?

22 Sep 2026 20:11:10
" Nah cannot be, no Timmy enough"🙄🤔😄.

22 Sep 2026 20:52:12
no Freudian slip just meant 2nd title since we came back up. If you order 'two pints' at the pub, it doesn't mean you've only ever drank two pints in your entire life. It means you're talking about the current round.

I was just counting the titles we would have won since coming back up is just talking about the current era; it doesn't wipe out the history books. but think what you want 😉 oh and get out more.

23 Sep 2026 00:00:08
Oor angus is definitely not a Tim, let's get that next title.

23 Sep 2026 08:37:51
Thanks Stevie. I often wonder why I come on here as a Rangers fan never mind doing it if I was a Celtic fan 😉. more interested in our next titles rather than the 31 we won before I was even born.

23 Sep 2026 17:25:36
Imo Angus is a blue nose.

23 Sep 2026 19:36:56
He's a 100% a blue nose.

23 Sep 2026 20:29:05
A brown nose more like😉🤣😇.

24 Sep 2026 08:11:12
Fork if it is cold that brown nose does have a tinge of blue 😉.

24 Sep 2026 12:24:22
You know we love u🤮😉🤣🤣.

21 Sep 2026 19:41:06
O Ryan, Ryan, wherefore art thou Ryan?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love
And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
'Tis but thy name that is my enemy:
Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.
What's Montague? It is nor hand nor foot
Nor arm nor face nor any other part
Belonging to a man.

O be some other name.
What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Ryan would, were he not Ryan call'd,
Retain that dear perfection which he owes
Without that title. Ryan, doff thy name,
And for that name, which is no part of thee,
Take all myself. :-)

21 Sep 2026 20:29:00
Gazza's on the sherry 🙄😉😄👍.

21 Sep 2026 21:12:29
Gazza's got it bad. 😍😍😍.

22 Sep 2026 10:22:32
Bad case of Naderitis there Gazza 💙.

23 Sep 2026 20:24:10
I have got it bad. I think BIG RYAN might be my first love since Gazza lol.

21 Sep 2026 14:08:54
Unity, camaraderie, solidarity. 🔴⚪️🔵.

21 Sep 2026 17:21:39
Strength, Guile, Nous.🔴⚪️🔵.

21 Sep 2026 19:33:20
Lock stock and barrel, sorry i'm not great at these games.

21 Sep 2026 21:26:22
Sure and Steadfast ⚓️.

21 Sep 2026 21:47:50
Energy, clarity and intensity. By a floppy haired philosopher.

22 Sep 2026 00:35:59
Power, pace and passion.

22 Sep 2026 07:23:28
Mungo Mary & Midge?

22 Sep 2026 09:01:16
Curly Larry & Mo.