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Why do we have a thread about them winning a treble? Did not watch game, not interested. Let them obsess about us, not us them.

Not the way it was reported before PC arrived. But you may we'll be correct.

I thought he was retiring at the end of the season?

Aye you're correct. I would have thought that if e.g. Haliday was on his way it would have come out.

Is there a definitive list of players who have been told their not in managers future plans?

I remember a youtube compilation of Garner goals before we spent big on him

Surely they must have their predictions in before KO time here?

Board Meeting Summary – 23rd May 2017 The Club 1872 Board met on 23rd May 2017. There were no apologies. Sub-groups Laura Fawkes and Joanne Percival gave an update on their activities since being reappointed as Directors. They have organised a series of meetings to establish sub-groups, as per the update that went out to members on Monday 22nd May. All Directors were in agreement that while the purpose of these groups will serve to improve the functioning and growth of the organisation, they should also encourage member engagement. This is a priority for Club 1872. James advised that the constitution, which will be sent out to members for consultation, will detail proposals on how sub-groups will be formed. Laura and Joanne have identified a number of areas of the organisation’s functioning which require immediate attention, including communication. Other areas such as Project planning and delivery are also being looked at. Sub-groups for these and other areas of the organisation’s functioning will be addressed over the coming days and weeks. For the time being, sub-groups will have an informal structure. Ultimately members will decide on the format of sub-groups through consultation and voting on the constitution. Constitution James went on to advise that a key function of the constitution will be to increase member engagement, and that it will also focus on mechanisms to address some of the issues that have proven difficult in recent months in terms of Director behaviour. The consultation on the proposed constitution will take approximately one month. Following publication of the proposed constitution, members will be given a period of approximately two weeks to review the proposal before a series of meetings will begin. These will take place over a period of approximately two weeks. These will allow members opportunities to ask questions, raise concerns and put forward ideas about the proposal. Throughout the consultation period, members will be encouraged to send feedback via a dedicated email address, which will be put out with the proposal. This full and robust consultation period will be followed by a poll of members to determine the constitution they want. We have already contacted members who’ve expressed an interest in volunteering to assist with the consultation. Membership drive/paper sign-ups Despite a decision being made at the last Board meeting (and subsequently communicated to members) to send the art work for sign-up forms to a printer, this was not taken forward. Laura and Joanne will now deal with this. The art work has been requested from the person who was dealing with this previously, but has not yet been received. Laura and Joanne will contact members who previously responded to the skills audit in relation to graphic design/marketing. Club 1872 is limited in terms of its budget for this kind of thing, but many members are keen to assist. Laura and Joanne have been in touch with members who are willing to act as Club 1872 reps at a variety of suggested events over the coming months. While paper sign-up forms would be ideal for many of these events, the option of getting people signed up electronically is also available and will be utilised. Budget The Board went on to discuss the costs involved in running Club 1872 and whether the admin budget needs to be increased. The Board also discussed whether an organisation of this size requires professional management. This would require an increase in admin spending. The Board agreed that the demands placed on volunteers are extreme and that the workload can be difficult to manage. The idea of management staff will be investigated in terms of need, cost, etc. Any decision on increased spending would be put to members. Communication with members/member engagement Stewart Robertson had previously agreed to have weekly conference calls with the Club 1872 Board as well as the monthly meetings that had been taking place up until March 2017. This was not taken forward in recent weeks. Joanne and Laura have now arranged a meeting with Stewart. This will take place next week, and a summary of the discussion will be sent to members. When Joanne and Laura met with Stewart in March, he agreed to attend a meeting with Club 1872 members. This was not taken forward during the time Laura and Joanne were not in position as Directors. This will be discussed with Stewart again next week and a date confirmed to members in due course. The Board discussed the importance of making it as easy as possible for members to engage with Club 1872 and its functioning. One area where improvements could be made is member polls. Laura will contact the webmaster to discuss ways to make it easier for members to be directed to the area of the website on which votes are cast. Elections The Board discussed the timing of the next Club 1872 elections. It was agreed to start preparing for elections now. Supporters Direct will be contacted to ascertain whether they will oversee the process, to check their availability and request their thoughts on the timescale of the vetting process. Safety of member donations Given the level of funds currently held in Club 1872’s bank accounts, it was agreed to seek advice from the CIC Regulator and others on steps we can take to ensure the security of member funds. It was recognised that with over £1m on deposit the responsibility of ensuring the integrity of the monies donated by members required careful consideration and discussion with those experienced in dealing with similar situations. Club 1872 needs to ensure the monies can be accessed quickly when opportunities arise but it was felt that substantial transfers should require greater formality. AOB Laura advised that season tickets for Erskine veterans had been renewed earlier that day. Communication with the Crowne Plaza hotel has been ongoing with regard to the Club 1872 inaugural dinner, and arrangements will be finalised in the coming days. Joanne and Laura have arranged a meeting with a member who will assist in the planning of this event and advise on other issues relating to advertising, marketing, etc. The date of the next Board meeting will be agreed via email and communicated to members in due course.

Mafeking has been relieved.

From a few years back. MEXICO (NATIONAL FOOTBALL) Carlos Pena: Why He Looks Ready for a Transfer in 2014 KARLA VILLEGAS GAMA FEBRUARY 6, 2014 Mexico lacked a complete footballer for years—a player who had the ability of organizing the midfield, helping the defense and finishing plays. The search ended when Carlos Pena debuted with El Tri in 2013. His stay in the country may be short, though. Pena plays for Mexican club Leon. The team was relegated in 2002 and made it back to the Liga MX 10 years later; Pena was a key element in the two-legged playoff as he scored once and helped with structure and organization in the center of the pitch. He is one of the most valuable players in his position, and after this year’s World Cup, it would be no surprise if he left for Europe. Pena is one of the best players when the team needs to recover possession. He is physically fit and strong, which comes in handy when he needs to charge the rival and challenge for the ball. This sets him as a very valuable asset for the defense. Once he steals the ball, he is capable of keeping it while his side reorganizes in the attacking line. His leadership and structure give confidence to the team. "Gullit" can command the midfield in style. He distributes the ball with such accuracy that during the World Cup playoff against New Zealand, he had three assists. With Leon, he is also a beast. Last year during the Clausura and Apertura tournaments, Pena scored six times and had four assists. And in the current season, he is making a huge impact too: He has three goals to his count in five matches. Source: Karla Villegas Gama He is one of the key playmakers of his club and the national team. His speed gives him the possibility to run through the left flank until he reaches the box, from where he usually passes the ball to his teammates. Gullit also runs from the center of the pitch, leaving behind the defenders and sending through passes to the forwards, giving them scoring options. Finishing plays is another of his resources. He is very unbalancing and has good dribbling skills, which help him get in front of the goalkeeper and shoot from close-range, although he can also take his chances from outside the box. A highly disciplined team player, Pena could very well fit in the Premier League. He could polish his skills if he goes to a club of the likes of Aston Villa, Fulham, Swansea or Stoke City; all of them lack a player like him. Italian football could be another possibility for the Mexican. He has great technique and knows how to help his teammates shine, mainly by linking the midfield with the attacking zone. So don't be surprised if Pena starts wearing a new jersey as soon as the next season starts. All data provided by MedioTiempo.com unless otherwise stated. Follow @karlitsv

No extra points for Scottish Cup games, make no sense. It's a league so each game should be equal.

If you're looking for something really cringeworthy BBC Scotland from Lisbon beats the lot.

Club 1872 Support For Pedro Caixinha 24 May, 2017 At the end of what has been a disappointing season, Club 1872 would like to extend its support to Rangers manager, Pedro Caixinha in the face of a disgraceful campaign against him by sections of the Scottish media. A succession of pundits – none of whom have ever succeeded in management – have lined up to attack Pedro almost from day one of his arrival in Scotland. They have been ably assisted by sections of the Scottish press who appear to be totally unable to put their own allegiances or petty disagreements with our club to one side. From the xenophobic ramblings of ex-Celtic player, Charlie Nicholas to the lowest common denominator nonsense of Chris Sutton, these so called experts have been quick to criticise Pedro despite him inheriting a squad which had unperformed over the past season and which he has not yet had any opportunity to revamp. Sutton, who still appears be haunted by the memory of Helicopter Sunday, has been one of the worst offenders. A man who was an abject failure as a manager and is an even worse pundit, has been given free rein on both BT Sport and on the pages of the Daily Record to wage a witless campaign to undermine our new manager. If this is the best the media can do for commentary on our game then it is in a worse state than anyone feared. The Daily Record’s Keith Jackson, unwelcome at Ibrox for several weeks, has now concocted an excuse to criticise Pedro for taking the time to pose for photos with fans after winning the last game of the season. Pedro was not celebrating a mediocre season – he was rightly taking time to acknowledge the efforts of our supporters. Rangers supporters have, as always, shown tremendous loyalty ahead of next season by purchasing upwards of 35,000 season tickets prior to the start of the public sale. Despite a relative lack of success, our fans also boasted the largest travelling support in the UK over the course of the past season – once again proving our unwavering and unconditional support for our club. Pedro Caixinha will have the opportunity over the coming weeks to form his own squad and enable our supporters to assess him on the basis of his own efforts and ideas. When making that assessment, we will not take our lead from washed up journalists, ‘controversial’ pundits or disgruntled ex-employees. Club 1872 looks forward with optimism to the new season and hopes that the steadfast backing shown by our supporters will be rewarded with a Rangers team we can once again be proud of. Issued by Supporters Voice Limited, a Club 1872 company.

Informations - Rangers Glasgow make Eliseu 2 years offers to the 2019 this for sure for happen. Boa sorte meu irmão #tetra36 #Benfica Eliseu Pereira dos Santos, ComM (born 1 October 1983), known simply as Eliseu (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɛliˈzeu]), is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica and the Portugal national team, either as a left back or left winger. He is known for his powerful strike. After starting out at Belenenses, he went on to spend most of his career with Málaga after signing in 2007, appearing in 224 official games and scoring 27 goals in two different spells. In 2014 he signed with Benfica, winning three consecutive Primeira Liga titles. A full international since 2009, Eliseu was part of the Portuguese squad who won Euro 2016.

GERS MAKE MOVE Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha makes his first summer signing – Kilmarnock physio Alex MacQueen MacQueen has been a Rugby Park stalwart for nearly 15 years and is a firm favourite with the players By Kenny Miller RANGERS have made long-serving Kilmarnock physio Alex MacQueen their first summer signing. MacQueen has been a Rugby Park stalwart for nearly 15 years and is a firm favourite with the players, but took the difficult decision to move to the Light Blues. Alex MacQueen has completed his move from Kilmarnock Pedro Caixinha has made his first summer signing A source close to the former East Fife and Falkirk man said it was the one job he would consider leaving Killie for. MacQueen bowed out following the home clash with Ross County, when he was called into action to look after stricken starlet Greg Kiltie, and will take up his new position at Auchenhowie immediately.

Please let it be true.

Just after we scored. What a pathetic rendition of a world class football anthem. Wrong words, sung too highly and too quickly. A classic that seems to be consigned to history after being bastardised by the young team. Oh for the 60's. Rant over.

St Johnstone 0 - 4 Rangers FGS Tavernier Going for it!

The extra points for cup games makes no sense to me.

Would not take him back if he played for no pay.

Reading elsewhere that PC said that McInnes was not welcome into his office as he had disrespected him. They certainly had words during the second half.

Has this been posted? What "Board" are issuing these emails and news, a one man board? Update Dear member Club 1872 is disappointed to announce the departure of William Cowie and Alex Wilson from its Boards. Members will be aware that Club 1872 differs from other companies by having its members not its directors take key decisions. That is not something every director will be comfortable with, although it is something all directors committed to when joining the Board. Club 1872 thanks William and Alex for their efforts and hopes they will continue to offer Club 1872 their support and encouragement going forward. Members should note that a new constitution will be published for Club 1872 by the end of this month. Meetings will be held to consult with members on the document and members will also have the chance to send their suggestions and thoughts to Club 1872. The new constitution will enshrine members rights to take key decisions, call meetings, deal with Board appointments etc. Quarterly members meetings will be introduced and there will also be an enhanced role in the new constitution for working groups. Going forward, we envisage establishing around 5 working groups, each with up to 5 members. Groups will have a direct line of communication with the Board through a central co-ordinator who, amongst other tasks, will require to consider and report to members on each group’s recommendations and progress. It is hoped these and further changes will enhance and protect the members’ role in Club 1872 and improve engagement going forward. The Board will be communicating over the next week with those who have expressed an interest in contributing as volunteers to Club 1872. Elections will follow for a new Board of Club 1872 and the arrangements for these elections will begin directly after members have decided on the new constitution. Anyone who wishes to participate can apply by emailing info@club1872.co.uk Club 1872

Has this been posted? What "Board" are issuing these emails and news, a one man board? Update Dear member Club 1872 is disappointed to announce the departure of William Cowie and Alex Wilson from its Boards. Members will be aware that Club 1872 differs from other companies by having its members not its directors take key decisions. That is not something every director will be comfortable with, although it is something all directors committed to when joining the Board. Club 1872 thanks William and Alex for their efforts and hopes they will continue to offer Club 1872 their support and encouragement going forward. Members should note that a new constitution will be published for Club 1872 by the end of this month. Meetings will be held to consult with members on the document and members will also have the chance to send their suggestions and thoughts to Club 1872. The new constitution will enshrine members rights to take key decisions, call meetings, deal with Board appointments etc. Quarterly members meetings will be introduced and there will also be an enhanced role in the new constitution for working groups. Going forward, we envisage establishing around 5 working groups, each with up to 5 members. Groups will have a direct line of communication with the Board through a central co-ordinator who, amongst other tasks, will require to consider and report to members on each group’s recommendations and progress. It is hoped these and further changes will enhance and protect the members’ role in Club 1872 and improve engagement going forward. The Board will be communicating over the next week with those who have expressed an interest in contributing as volunteers to Club 1872. Elections will follow for a new Board of Club 1872 and the arrangements for these elections will begin directly after members have decided on the new constitution. Anyone who wishes to participate can apply by emailing info@club1872.co.uk Club 1872