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    I know and I think it's a good question to ask at first. But as I say, in the absence of proof I think we should move on the next question. Besides, unless it actually happened I'm sceptical about the possibility of the issue being resolved by means of proof.
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    Do you have a source for these numbers that you could share with us? Or is this just from personal experience?
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    To an extent yes, but this is a really slight objection. If the democratically elected leaders decide to support what S.O.S. are doing then there is little difference.
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    Recent owners have sold off assets. This is what these people do. In the absence of proof in either direction we should ask ourselves if we trust the current board not to do something similar. I don't trust the current board.
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    Do we really? It seems quite clear to me who he is representing.
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    I think that the manager is making the correct decision. I'm not happy though. Going to midweek matches is rubbish in comparison to Saturday at 3pm.
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    Rangers already have a football 'philosophy'. It's called winning. Tactics, and personnel, are adapted to achieve this goal. I'd like to know if those of you who argue for a football 'philosophy' think that it entails the following points: 1. A particular style of play should be maintained even at the expense of winning. 2. Playing the same formation each week. 3. Playing the senior team formation throughout the youth teams.
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    Pars United have agreed a CVA deal. Fan ownership is a reality for some. http://news.stv.tv/scotland/243985-dunfermline-athletic-exit-administration-as-pars-united-complete-cva/
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    What do you base this claim on? Why do you think that King would bring Bain back? Is there any way to transfer the thread over there?
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    I'm not sure what you base that on. From what I've seen so far I think he looks good and should be getting more time on the pitch. Regarding Gribz's comparison to Alan Gow, it might turn out to be the case. I'd rather take a chance on Clark than watch, what will probably be, Novo in decline.
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    I want to know more about the membership scheme that Craig Mather mentioned. I suspect any scheme the club proposes will only serve to replace lost revenue from low ticket prices. It will most likely also serve as a diversion for fans who are inclined towards fan ownership.
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    We signed a guy called Nicky Clark this summer.
  13. ranger_syntax
    Too late for that. People need to figure out how to adapt to the situation.
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    Rangers 3 Stenhousemuir 2
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    I've got mixed feelings about this. We shouldn't be paying that much for a manager in the lower leagues. The problem is what will happen to the money saved. Will it just go towards the salaries of directors and executives?
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    I saw that post on Follow Follow and thought that it might be the one. It's certainly a stupid thing to post but it's not a threat so I don't understand what the club is reported to be doing.
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    What would be more dangerous? Why would Ticketus be involved and would that be more problematic than anyone else?
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    I'm almost certainly guilty of lacking imagination here. Can anyone explain why the identities of the people behind Blue Pitch et al are important? I could understand that if it turned out that Craig Whyte was involved that it would be a problem. Other than him what is important about this?
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    Ferguson has a point. But in all seriousness the article is almost unbearable to read.
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    Why assume that McCoist thinks any differently?
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    I don't think Lee McCulloch is forced into the team at all. I think that he is McCoist's first pick whenever he is available. McCoist had the chance to play him in defensive midfield yesterday, which I think would have given Law more opportunity to go forward, but he didn't. This makes me think that McCoist sees him as a first choice centre back who will play up front if Daly is out. Individually I prefer Faure but I'd bet that McCoist will only play an 'inexperienced' pairing when forced to. The decisions to play Little on the left and Faure on the right were underwhelming but peripheral. I thought that we missed Black and that when he plays Law can go further forward. I think that this is what the big difference was yesterday. Perhaps Peralta should move into the middle in MacLeod's place. This, of course, might upset even more people online.
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    Why do many Rangers fans think that this is important while many investors do not?
  23. ranger_syntax
    If you pay the licence fee then I think you should complain. I don't so I'll just leave it.
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    I'm sceptical too but, as you allude, challenging received wisdom is difficult. There are always cases that people will cite like Ajax, Dortmund and Manchester United. Once these anecdotes emerge the debate rarely goes anywhere. A more comprehensive analysis, backed up by the right data, is required for any progress.
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    Yes, the idea of condemning players to play for one club causes plenty of other problems and I don't think that it will work. I don't think that he is really advocating that though. It wouldn't really fit with the other articles that I've seen on that blog. The suggestion is contained within a conditional statement and I think he raises it only as a contrast to the Financial Fair Play regulations. FFP is believed by many to prevent rich clubs gaining unfair advantage but Soccernomics argues that FFP will only preserve the status of rich teams. I can't speak for the author but if we accept that FFP and abolishing the transfer system are the two best ways to 'level the playing field' then I would be more likely to abandon that aim than implement either idea.
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