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I think this is a really good question. I don't know about money per game, but in terms of overall package (from Wikipedia, so not sure how accurate these figures are): Belgium - £86m, for every match in their top two leagues, and Woman's league. Netherlands - £67m, for 306 Live Matches + Playoffs. Norway - £63m, for all matches in the top 4 divisions. Poland - £44m, for all live matches in the top league. Sweden - £43m, for 240 matches in the top 2 divisions. Denmark - £35m, for all top division games. Austria - £33m, for all matches in the top division. Scotland - £30m, for 48 live matches and 2 play-offs. Switzerland - £18m, for all 180 live matches in the top division. Croatia - £8m, for all top division games. Czech - £5m, for all top division games.

I'll post it again for those that missed it. The Athletic article from 11 Aug: "Giovanni van Bronckhorst is understood to be adding another first-team coach to his Rangers staff this summer with City Football Group’s Ceri Bowley set to join in the coming weeks. Bowley has held his role as head of coaching support since 2019 and worked closely with Van Bronckhorst during the Dutchman’s six months at CFG. They have maintained a close relationship since and he has been recruited to join Dave Vos, Roy Makaay and Arno Phillips as his trusted assistants. His role at CFG covers coach recruitment, coach development and the overall football methodology employed by the network of clubs. Van Bronckhorst went to learn from their style of play after taking a sabbatical from management following his four seasons in charge of Feyenoord. Bowley was his main contact and it is understood his role will be a wide-ranging one at Ibrox once he arrives. Some outgoing members of staff at CFG are being made to work their notice in full so an exact timeline for his appointment is not yet known. He is expected to join in the new few weeks though as Van Bronckhorst looks to implement the building blocks for the season ahead. Bowley has an academic background having gained a PhD in sports psychology and coaching science from Cardiff Metropolitan University, before working as a researcher and a lecturer in sports science. Bowley was the central figure for coaches at City to liaise with, having spent time at the FA in a coach education capacity. The success of the CFG structure can be seen in the number of trophies and promotions won in recent years. Manchester City have won three of the last four Premier League, New York City FC won their first MLS Cup in 2021, Melbourne City FC won consecutive Premierhsip titles, Troyes won promotion to Ligue 1 in 2021, Yokohama F. Marinos won the Japanese title in 2019 and Mumbai City became the first Indian side to win a league and cup double. Meanwhile Uruguayan side Montevideo City Torque and Spanish club Girona have also won promotions, with the latter going up last year." https://theathletic.com/news/ceri-bowley-rangers-city-group-first-team-coach/Nh1rG1KY6JMO/

I posted the news that he was going be to be appointed, but it was still some weeks off.

Rangers 2 - 0 St Johnstone FGS Colak

Rangers vs St Johnstone

Man Utd are interested in PSV's star player Cody Gakpo. Unfortunately, PSV are not selling until after our game.

It's a bit of a football meme. Jamie Vardy said it ('chat shit, get banged') after a match when he was playing in the Conference, I think, after an opponent was acting a little smug and full-of-it. That was his response after scoring and beating them.

Our wee pod is growing up...

Optimism pays off! Another good scoring round, with a Maximum. Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered (except Bill). Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Franc, Yorkie, BEAR, gisabeer, Stewarty, Craig, r_s, Lenny, FS, Ian and CammyF FGS (2 pts): SBG, compo, Devil, One, Dado, Mack, TB, FS and CammyF Correct Score (3 pts): BEAR, Stewarty, Craig, Ian and CammyF CammyF hits a Maximum! Latest Standings:

Simms, eh? Where have I heard his name before... ?

What are your thoughts, folks?

Rangers 1 - 0 Union Saint-Gilloise FGS Colak

Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise

I think Gerrard will struggle without Beale.

Nasty injury in the Everton game. His leg just snapped!

Tottenham score 4 and Kane gets bugger all. I captained the donkey...

Some good scores, including two maximums. Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): SBG, Franc, Devil, Mal, Dado, DJ, CammyF, buster, r_s, Ted and gisabeer FGS (2 pts): Rousseau, BEAR, Yorkie, Lenny, Stewarty, BSRT, DJ, TB, Ian, WB91, buster and r_s Correct Score (3 pts): Franc, Dado, DJ, CammyF and buster. DJ and buster get a maximum! Latest Standings:

A win's a win, but performances need to improve.

Hey! I was with you! One of the few signings I was truly excited about.

We can make the excuse that we're missing Kent, missing Morelos, missing Hagi etc., but I don't see what changes? Other than having better individual quality - which would be better to have. Our overall approach is so dull.

Tillman looks superb; a really classy player.