ian1964 10,431 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 THE Board of Rangers International Football Club has today informed the SPFL of their intention that Rangers season ticket holders will not be charged to attend the play off matches at Ibrox. These games are to be played between May 9 and May 31 and the Club believes supporters who bought tickets for the entire season should not be asked to pay more. It is fundamentally wrong to ask supporters to pay for season tickets and then, at the end of the campaign, expect them to pay again to watch what will now be the most important matches of that same season. The Club wishes to express its gratitude to all of those who bought tickets and also point out that a sensible pricing policy for play-off tickets, other than season tickets, will be announced soon so that as many Rangers fans as possible can be at Ibrox to help drive their team towards the Premiership. We have gone through the correct channels and it should also be made clear that Rangers will comply fully with Rule C26 and pay a levy of 50% of the other ticket prices. Rangers recognises fully the SPFL’s desire to help their member clubs but as well as having a responsibility to the game in general Rangers has to be mindful of their own fans at all times. Even so, it should be noted that Rangers is not the first Club to allow season ticket holders into the play offs free of additional charge. The SPFL Board gave Hibernian permission to allow their season ticket holders free entry into their play-off match last season therefore setting a precedent. http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/academy-news/item/9157-club-statement 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 9,463 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 That's basically a GIRUY! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,829 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Well said the board. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 3,790 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It is fundamentally wrong to ask supporters to pay for season tickets and then, at the end of the campaign, expect them to pay again to watch what will now be the most important matches of that same season. I don't think it is fundamentally wrong but I'm very grateful for this gesture. The board knows that most supporters affected will be putting any money saved towards a season ticket soon. Hopefully we can get a big crowd for any home playoff matches as I think we will need it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PapaBear 0 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Finally! How long has it been since a Rangers board issued a statement that was just 'right' on all levels. Inshallah, this is a sign of things to come. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,225 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Inshallah - is that the guy who played left mid for Beziktas? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,351 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I don't think it is fundamentally wrong Agreed. I have the feeling that if the SPFL were only going to take 10% after expenses then there would be a charge for tickets. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Inshallah - is that the guy who played left mid for Beziktas? If God wills it, he did. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Agreed. I have the feeling that if the SPFL were only going to take 10% after expenses then there would be a charge for tickets. Maybe normally, but the board have yet to properly win the fans over and so need some kind of show of solidarity. It an easier gesture to make though, when the club loses only half the money and it also targets a common enemy. It's also rewarding those who bought partial season tickets after the board took over and might get them warm and fuzzy enough to buy a full one when their available after the play-offs. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,179 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 A good statement from the club: a PR no-brainer in which even of harshest of media critics can't argue with given the Hibs precedent of last year. One difference is that Hibs only had to host the one play-off match so the SPFL may point to that in any debate. However, I suspect RFC will have them by the short and curlies legally... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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