Frankie

I don't think Barry is suggesting we turn a blind eye to it. The articles is simply a devil's advocate piece suggesting that by continually highlighting what is a minimal problem, we're actually popularising it. In addition, Barry does also state that the bullying problem is actually worse long term and that these kind of problems should be debated much more in depth rather than simply straight condemnation which doesn't always work.

Superb stuff mate. The kind of logical article we SHOULD be reading in a broadsheet. Will get it on the main site tomorrow. KUTGW!

Some of you will already have received your season ticket renewal notices this week. As usual, it comes with an accompanying letter from our esteemed chairman. Just in case you can't isolate the truth from the spin and the smoke, have a look at the results of our BabelFish translation of the letter. Dear customer/bigot, I am writing to you after a regretfully disappointing season draws to a close, yet once again Rangers supporters have continued to demonstrate unwavering allegiance during another year of me taking your money and investing none of my own huge personal wealth or time into the club. Incredibly, despite our awful performances on and off the field we still manage to keep season tickets high ââ?¬â?? even I am surprised at how loyal you guys are. Just in case though, hereââ?¬â?¢s another 3 new (and low quality) strips for you to spend another Ã?£30 per person on. That should really test your allegiance. The immediate priority however, is bolstering the first team squad and I am committed to backing Walter because no-one will buy this club off me yet. This will enable him to mount a challenge for 2nd place next season and to secure Champions league qualifier participation ââ?¬â?? if we can get past Hearts, Hibs and our friends from the North East in the SPL. Donââ?¬â?¢t the Ultras from Aberdeen back their team well when they are here? In order to achieve these objectives we will need to strengthen the squad, but it is vitally important that we continue to operate within our financial means, which in an increasingly competitive market will require prudent management. As such, we have been working extremely hard going through all the DVDs, videos and letters from our agent friends to ensure we spent the least amount of money while making sure the names are strange enough to call them the next Laudrup, Albertz or Gough. Walter has also made it clear that players, both new and existing, will have to earn their place in the Rangers first team squad. On the field commitment, spirit, quality and pride isnââ?¬â?¢t necessary on match days but as long as we donââ?¬â?¢t get beat you guys will be happy surely? Off the pitch we continue to rely on voluntary fansââ?¬â?¢ organisations ideas ensuring all revenue streams are maximised to facilitate the required investment in the team and the stadium. That being said, we will not be increasing season tickets by a substantial amount next season. Just enough to emotionally blackmail you into another year while getting the most out of you. Following a pricing review we have decided to rationalise our prices across the stadium, stand by stand, to ensure that your season ticket continues to offer value for money. Well, value for money in the sense of you pay to get in and thatââ?¬â?¢s about it. Isnââ?¬â?¢t Andy Cameron a hoot? I am determined as ever to ensure success (no buyers yet?) and I am confident that next season we will fight to regain 2nd place and to ensure we can beat the odd Israeli team by a few goals to appease my European ambitions. Thank you for your continued and loyal support for the club ââ?¬â?? sign the form now or my lads from the protest last year know your address. Yours Faithfully Sir David Murray Chateaus Routas oops Rangers FC. PS: Stop singing those sectarian songs ââ?¬â?? (MediaHouse)

Here's a wallpaper of new kit... http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=20&Itemid=34

Now on official site...

Obviously, it would also be excellent to have a few suggestions in this thread for perusal.. My own nominations will be (in order of playing position): Andy Goram John Greig Richard Gough Davie Meiklejohn Stuart Munro Brian Laudrup Stuart McCall Jim Baxter Davie Cooper Ally McCoist RC Hamilton And my non-playing greats would be: William Wilton Bill Struth

As part of the Rangers Archive project, Gersnet Online would like to open the voting for 'Hall of Fame' project. Obviously, Rangers run their own official Hall of Fame but it would be good to get a flavour of what all online football fans think - as opposed to just Rangers fans and registered users of the official site. As such, we are looking for eleven initial layers for our inaugural nominations. In essence, a team of the very best Rangers players from 1872 to the present day. From the pioneers such as Moses McNeil and his brother Peter right through to Jim Baxter and Brian Laudrup. We'd also like to have two non-playing Rangers men to compliment the above players. William Wilton, Bill Struth and Jock Wallace canot be ignored and there are many more to consider alongside the playing greats. All in all this is a chance for every football fan to vote on their greatest bears to compile a list of the utmost Rangers legends. More news will be available on this venture as we proceed but after the initial vote we'll be looking to our contributors to suggest future recommendations with interesting articles and storis about their own heroes from every era. Please feel free to make your vote by email to wsf_01@yahoo.co.uk where once this season has ended we'll publicise the inaugural Gersnet legends.

Hi guys, Thought that I'd let you all know that I have a comments system to the main site, where viewers can add their thoughts on whatever stories we release. As such, feel free to use this yourself as well as the forum. Most newspapers are utilising this service nowadays so probably best we offer the same option. Please note any comments left are moderated by me so we shouldn't get of the crap we often read elsewhere. :cheers:

Seems they are the right ones after all...

Done guys... If you want any more give me a shout.

I'll look into it asap chaps... I can add them easily enough using the admin software.

Guys, our traffic to news stories has increased by 2000% since going back to Newsnow. We've also had several new members so hopefully we'll have more folk taking part via the excellent writing from the exisiting guys. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

These will be false to trick the counterfeiters. I don't mind them but the Carling logo and the colour of blue used isn't to my liking.

Great stuff Cammy - will get this on the main site today...

After some phenomenal interest over the last 24 hours this evening has already sold out! Apologies for those of you who have missed out but keep your eyes on the site for news of other planned social evenings for later in the year.

I agree. I'll space the re-posts out...

Trying to post the old news without looking dodgy mate... Can only get the one up so far... Might change the title of yours tomorrow and get it online - don't want that one wasted. Once Gribz does his previews they will help increase traffic as well.

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=Rangers At last GersNet returns to the very best Rangers news feed on the web! If you want any stories uploaded to the main site and then NewsNow - then get writing and send them over to me for upload!

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Following the resounding success of this year's annual dinner, the Trust is pleased to announce another exciting evening for your social diary. To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Nine in a Row, the Trust has teamed up with the Wee Rangers Club and a couple of playing legends from that era to celebrate one of our club's greatest achievements. The venue is the Wee Rangers Club on Edmiston Drive (a hundred yards West of Ibrox Stadium) and the date is Friday the 27th July, 2007. Doors open early and the 4 course dinner will be served from 8pm. John Brown and Andy Goram will be our speakers with with John Gillighan who shall be our MC for the evening. As usual with a Trust Dinner a host of ex-Rangers players are hoping to attend. Tickets have again been kept to a very reasonable £30 per person or £300 for a table of ten and demand is expected to be extremely high due to the more intimate size of the venue. As with the annual dinner, there will be a first class raffle and auction where all monies raised will go to funding the RST's activities. Dress code is smart. Please note that by contacting us through the site we can arrange for tickets to be paid on an installment basis. You can now buy tickets securely via PayPal (see below) or by sending a cheque (made payable to the Rangers Supporters' Trust) to: The Rangers Supporters' Trust c/o Direct Sharedeal 4 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 4RW Pay using PayPal by visiting the link below. http://www.rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk/rstsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=101&Itemid=1 Keep an eye on the site for more info regarding this exciting event. Please contact us through the site regarding any questions regarding the dinner. Please note that Rangers play Chelsea in a friendly the next day.

Great read mate - will put that on the main site today and post it on some other forums with your permission of course...

I don't think he's as bad as some fans make out. However, it's clear he lacks some of the basic skills to be a success in the SPL. His aerial ability, physical strength and concentration are generally not good enough. I actually wouldn't be averse to letting him go on loan for a season then make a more reasoned judgement. However, I'd prefer that loan was in the UK.

Some people forget amongst the media hyperbole and sensationalism that our support have already made GREAT strides in removing the contentious terms from our songs. In less than one season ****** and *** have been 99.9% removed from the home support - a fine achievement - especially when one considers the debate surround the origins/meanings of ******. Most of the away fans have followed suit and apart from a small cross-section, progress has been excellent. Recently we had a few very public problems and suddenly the attention is back upon us. That's where our next problem occurs - perhaps the most difficult one we face in fact. There is ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT that we are being victimised here. Celtic fans and Aberdeen fans (and even Killie fans!) have been guilty of similar indiscretions and are NOT being pursued like us. Ergo, some of our fans are feeling a siege-mentality when it comes to the issue. Why should they stop singing contentious terms when others clubs do so without persecution? I can empathise with that point of view to an extent. It is argued that we shouldn't bring up other teams when we face our own problems. We need to fix ours first even in the face of apparant isolation compared to the debate at large. That is true and a worthy opinion. Conversely though, to say the apparant lack of action towards other clubs won't have an effect on our battle isn't accurate. The censure and coverage we face nearly every day has to be applied equally to every club. If not, our problems become harder to solve. If only criticism is offered and no solutions discussed such action (or inaction) is not constructive. That's why clarity for the full picture must still be sought and that's why the media's role in the sectarian crusade must be questioned.

http://www.rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk/rs...00&Itemid=1 Following an unprecedented meeting, arranged by Billy Montgomery of Nithsdale Loyal, involving 68 Rangers Supporters' Clubs and 7 fans' organisations on Saturday 5 April, the Rangers Supporters' Trust, Rangers Supporters' Assembly and Rangers Supporters' Association have made a joint statement asking all parts of the Rangers family to unite in doing three things: improve the atmosphere at games; support the team; and demonstrate the best of our traditions. Whilst many of us no doubt feel we are being victimised, there can be no doubt that we must get our own house in order and the time to act is now. Rangers FC and their supporters have everything to be proud of. We are Scotland's most successful club and the tradition, history and heritage of our fans is the history of the nation. Our values and community are rooted in pride, loyalty and commitment. The good name of the club and the support are too important to risk and all of us must accept it is time to move on. The '*** Brigade' has had its day. All members of the Rangers family must unite and celebrate the club's traditions in a positive fashion. We must be judged on what we are for, not what we are against. We can and will defend our traditional anthems and songs, but without the idiotic add-ons. Rangers Football Club is more important than any of us - it is an institution, one of the greatest football clubs in the world. As a uniquely Scottish and British Club it is incumbent on us to act in the best traditions possible. 'We Are The People' - let's show the world what that really means.

If we can keep Weir I'll be pretty happy. There's no doubt he'd help the development of Webster, Broadfoot and Svensson.