ian1964 10,447 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 ...for FREE in move set to save skint club £5m a year. A GROUP of joiners, brickies, plasterers, welders and painters are set to descend on Ibrox and the club's Murray park training ground to carry out essential repair jobs. DESPERATE Rangers fans have signed up to repair their crumbling stadium - for free. A handful of handy supporters have offered their services to the skint club after an appeal on social media - in a move they hope will save the club £5m a year. Now a team of around 50 painters, joiners, brickies, plasterers, welders and painters could be set to descend on the Govan stadium and their Murray Park training ground. The initiative, instigated by Rangers supporter Allan Woods, comes a week after Gers powerbroker Dave King said the venues are likely to require millions of pounds in repairs. Previous estimates have speculated that the cost of general repairs could total £10million. Woods’ online advert appealed or fans “willing to give up a few hours or days of their time to help with essential work and Ibrox Stadium and Murray Park. “Tradesmen in all trades are especially required but there is also plenty of work for the unskilled “This is out chance to show Rangers fans re simply the best. We can save the club £5m a year by mucking in.” Some fans have questioned the health and safety implications of such a move. Director John Gilligan said: “The club very much appreciates this kind gesture by the fans. “We are assessing the overall condition of the stadium to prioritise the essential works required. “We will make contact with the supporters in the coming weeks should we require their assistance.” http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-fans-sign-up-repair-5309616 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Brilliant stuff. As long as the logistical and safety issues are examined then it seems like a very healthy community initiative. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,283 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Brilliant stuff. As long as the logistical and safety issues are examined then it seems like a very healthy community initiative. Elsewhere, it would be regarded as a ingenious and brilliant gesture by the support, in Scotland (and the DR, for that matter), we get "desperate" and "skint club" instead. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,355 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 .Director John Gilligan said: “The club very much appreciates this kind gesture by the fans. “We are assessing the overall condition of the stadium to prioritise the essential works required. “We will make contact with the supporters in the coming weeks should we require their assistance.” I understand that Gilligan has been given responsibility of the refurbishment of Ibrox. I'm not sure that he has much property management experience but is certainly ideal for promoting a venture such as this and I'm sure he will work well with the likes of Allan Woods. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,447 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Elsewhere, it would be regarded as a ingenious and brilliant gesture by the support, in Scotland (and the DR, for that matter), we get "desperate" and "skint club" instead. They also must have searched hard and long for the appropriate photo! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 It is hardly "crumbling" but is in need of some good TLC 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I hope Health and Safety will be put at a high level as the last thing we need is an industrial accident. The health and Safety board and the media will be down on us like a ton of bricks. Unfortunately it is not just as simple as sticking a paint brush in someone's hand. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,299 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Whilst I would not think there's anything structurally wrong with Ibrox (or MP) cosmetically both may need attention 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,447 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I hope Health and Safety will be put at a high level as the last thing we need is an industrial accident. The health and Safety board and the media will be down on us like a ton of bricks. Unfortunately it is not just as simple as sticking a paint brush in someone's hand. Most tradesmen,and a lot of labourers, these days are self employed with their own public liability insurance. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMazza 0 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I think this is fantastic. It's another way fans are showing just what they will do for the club. They should be commended all over but we know that won't happen. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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