chilledbear

Nice front page.

Good read and well thought out. Talking of cricket and coaches, when England were doing their warm- up, there were 10 backroom staff on the field !!

Every thread is spoiled by election posts, as if we don't get enough in the media.

If we can't beat Queen of the South over 2 legs, we don't deserve to be in the top League.

Disappointed if true, but not surprised.

Having taken a stance, there is no way the new board can now back down.

http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/9177-response-to-fit-proper-decision INTERIM Chairman Paul Murray said: "I am delighted the matter has now been positively resolved and I can fully focus on the job of helping rebuild Rangers Football Club. “It is another step forward for Rangers and I thank the Scottish FA and the Professional Game Board for their understanding during the process. “It is an honour and privilege to be a Director of this institution and it is a responsibility I take seriously. Today’s announcement confirms what I always believed, that I am fit and proper to play an active role on the Rangers Board and will work tirelessly to take the club back to the top of Scottish football and beyond." For the purpose of clarity the Club would like to point out that the Scottish FA Fit and Proper process with regard to Dave King is continuing. The authorities should be given space to deal with this matter and so there will be no further comment until a decision has been made.

Keith Jackson on twitter For those asking, now looks very much like a decision on Dave King's fit and proper status will lapse over into next week. ⏳

John Guidetti has been censured the Scottish FA after being found guilty of making a comment of an offensive nature. The Swedish striker arrived at Hampden Park on Thursday to for the verdict of the hearing, with the on-loan Manchester City striker avoiding a match ban. Guidetti gave an interview to a Dutch broadcaster in March, during which he was asked to repeat a song the Celtic support sing about him. Reciting the lyrics, the 22-year-old sang: "Oh John Guidetti, puts the ball in the net-y, he’s a Super Swede and the h*** are deid, walking in Guidetti wonderland." The content of the song, which appeared to mock Rangers and the financial problems at Ibrox in recent years, drew the attention of the Scottish FA compliance officer, who issued a Notice of Complaint under rule 73, charging Guidetti with making “a comment of an offensive nature" http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/319024-celtic-striker-john-guidetti-censured-by-scottish-fa-for-offensive-song/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Celtic striker John Guidetti censured by Scottish FA for 'offensive song' bit. STV

Zak Rudden on call for Scotland U 17s.

Scottish football needs someone like Alex Ferguson to be appointed just to boot arses and bang heads together. The present incumbents are destroying the game in Scotland.

No harm in giving him a trial. I'm more interested in who is involved bringing the trialists to Rangers.

Scottish Under 17 last year. What a change!

BTW Rangers have handed a trial to Birmingham City centre-back Tom Lang. He'll spend the week at Murray Park. Brave, good on the ball and strong

Must say I'm surprised and a bit wary that Ashley was there in person.

We understand Paul Murray & John Gilligan met with Mike Ashley and representatives this afternoon #rangers

Statement from Hearts. At 10.43am today, the club received notice from the SPFL that our last home game of the season v Rangers is to be moved to Sunday 3rd May at 12.30pm. This was the first notification of any change that we received. This has been done following selection of the game for a live TV broadcast. While we all knew that this was likely to be a strong candidate for televising and that the time might well change, we did not for one minute think that at this late stage, it would be moved to the Sunday….especially given our belief that all Championship games would require to be played at the same time. Previously in the season we delayed the sale of tickets for the first Rangers game as long as we could as we realised that this fixture was highly attractive to broadcasters and likely for selection. In relation to this game, we attempted to do the same but in this case, it would seem to no avail. On learning of the change, I immediately attempted to contact the SPFL and objected in strong terms to the proposed late change to this fixture on the grounds of it having a total disregard for the interests of supporters of both clubs and an apparent disregard for sporting integrity. I also spoke directly to Police Scotland who share our frustration and informed me that they had written with some strong reasons for objecting to the changed fixture, including duplication of work for them, re-allocation of resources, etc. but once again, to no avail. Being given 17 days’ notice of this change is extremely disruptive and potentially very expensive for the fans, the sponsors and indeed the club. Overseas supporters have been in touch to advise that they will lose substantial amounts on travel; others have advised of lost earnings, holiday problems, etc. None of this is good for any of us and on behalf of the club, I can only apologise. When it also became apparent to us that our fixture was the only game to be moved, we were equally alarmed as rightly or wrongly, this casts a shadow over the sporting integrity of the Championship. While it may not be enshrined in the newly merged rule book of the SPFL, it is protocol the football world over for fixtures such as the last day of the Championship to be played simultaneously. To move only one, (or even 2 or 4) out of 5 fixtures would seem to be leaving our game wide open to unsavoury accusations. I wrote, raising this point, to the SPFL, copying all clubs. Correspondence received from the SPFL asking Championship clubs to state their case for a move, does little to alleviate our concerns re the perception of this matter. I will be sending in a formal complaint to the SPFL in relation to this appallingly late decision. It is no wonder that clubs are finding it harder and harder to gain support from their fans when their interests can be so blatantly disregarded, especially at such short notice. I am advised that this complaint will likely have no impact on the original decision but nevertheless, I want our supporters to know that we have taken all and any action that we could have and I will further comment on the situation once we have been updated by the League. Ann Budge http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4295

Interesting reading forlan and barca, I'm not sure I enjoyed it though, tough times ahead.

Aye, though I was asking what the rumour was, or is it the rumour he's doing a good job?

Kenny Black ?

Guy behind me shouted at McLean "Aw McLean you've wasted mare baws than Ava Gardner", for the auld yins.

I reckon we could have given them a game at Hampden the way we are now. I didn't fancy McCall as Manager especially long term, but if we get promoted I think he will be offered the job and I couldn't argue against the appointment.

When McKay handed the ball to Baxter to take the penalty, I can still hear Arthur Montford " It's up to you Jim"