Rangers 1 - 0 Dumbarton: Back where we belong

[cooponthewing 1,139]

Aye, couldn't agree more but we have at least 4 games v the filthy mhanks next year, which means our seats in the family stand will need bleaching at least twice next year after they have left their skid marks on every seat in the broomy. Just get right into them all, we are back, they don't like it and we don't care!

I for one will Never forgive nor Forget! WATP!

Edited April 7, 2016 by cooponthewing

[Bearman 9]

The tims will be looking forward to some big games next season, humped out of Europe twice is becoming boring, but Rangers humping them is traditional - it's what they feed on.

[der Berliner 3,239]

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Now that "the journey" is almost at an end, it might be a good idea to check how many (of these kinds of) records we (or our opponents) achieved along the way.

 

Tom Miller said during the game that we haven't lost against Dumbarton at Ibrox since the 1890s.

Edited April 7, 2016 by der Berliner

[ian1964 10,409]

Lorenzo Amoruso delighted at Rangers' revival

 

Lorenzo Amoruso described his joy at Rangers' promotion to the Premiership as that of "a kid that gets to go out in the countryside and play football".

 

The Italian, a fans' favourite in his six seasons at Ibrox from 1997-2003, said: "To see my old club back in the Premiership is absolutely fantastic.

 

"I think what happened a few years ago was not the best choice for Scottish football but I didn't make the decision, someone else did.

 

"I'm delighted they are back again."

 

The "choice" the former defender was referring to was a vote in July 2012, by 10 of the 12 Scottish Premier League teams, against an application from the new company running Rangers to play in the top tier.

 

With the SPL no longer an option, 25 out of 30 Scottish Football League teams then voted in favour of Rangers being admitted to the bottom division.

 

Amoruso told the BBC's World Service: "Starting from the first day everyone did a fantastic job but I must say this is not the end, it's just the beginning. I would like to see Rangers back on top again.

 

"You can't think about Rangers having a season where they are just surviving in the Premiership - Rangers isn't about that.

 

"Don't get me wrong, they need to invest but they have done extremely well so you shouldn't change lots of things.

 

"Rangers have a massive name, an unbelievable history and fantastic support so there are three great reasons why Rangers should start the league trying to win it.

 

"I'm sure most Celtic supporters probably didn't really enjoy the last four years. No disrespect to the other clubs but without Rangers the league definitely is not the same."

 

Asked about his passion for the Ibrox club, Amoruso, 44, said: "I never left Rangers, trust me; my body left Rangers.

 

"But my heart and my brain is always there, that's the way I feel."

[pete 2,499]

I loved big Amo he played with his heart on his shirt.

[ian1964 10,409]

Sportsound 06 Apr 2016

 

Liam McLeod presents as Tom English, Stuart McCall & Falkirk manager Peter Houston discuss Rangers promotion to The Premiership. The Hibs manager Alan Stubbs also joins us live.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03q7qp0

 

I haven't listened to this myself so I have no idea of the content!

[Tannochsidebear 2,306]

McCall has his job cut out to try and get some balance out of that lot. McLoed, English, Houston & Stubbs are 4 Rangers hating pieces of filth - why on earth would any impartial broadcaster run a piece like this and choose this lot to do it? Surely Richard Wilson, Keith Jackson, McCall & another bluenose manager or ex=player would be the better choice.

 

The responsibility to promote and enahance our game as a whole falls to the broadcasters to take good news stories like this and promote them with puff pieces. It seems the agenda has been well worked out for what they were going to do when we got back - full on emphasis of Rangers=bad.

[Bluedell 5,329]

Rangers are back! | Ball Street reacts

 

I love that guy's enthusiasm!

[ian1964 10,409]

[ian1964 10,409]

Barry Ferguson: There is nothing not to like about the return of Rangers to the top flight

 

BARRY reckons too many people are consumed by negativity and can't see the benefits of the Light Blues return to the Scottish Premiership.

 

I HAD an argument with a guy in Boots the other week.

 

Bear with me here, there’s a point to this.

 

Him: I enjoy reading your column in the Record but sometimes you can tell you’re really a Rangers fan.

 

Me: Of course I’m a Rangers fan. I’ve been one since I could walk and talk. I don’t try to hide it. But everything I write is the truth. If you don’t agree with it then that’s up to you.

 

Him: I didn’t agree when you wrote that Ronny Deila will benefit from Rangers winning promotion. How’s he going to be happy?

 

Me: What, do you think he is going to be sad? Can’t you see that Celtic will have to back him with money to strengthen for next season?

 

Him: That’s not right. Celtic don’t have the money. I really don’t agree with you at all.

 

Me: Well, don’t agree with me! Right, I’m away to get deodorant and toothpaste. See you later.

 

And I walked away thinking to myself, what is it about people in this country? Why are we always desperate to find a negative?

 

So I can’t say I’m surprised there are some people out there who are struggling to see the positive of Rangers’ title win.

 

There’s so much resentment, bitterness and hatred flying around that some people can’t see the wood for the trees.

 

But if fans of others clubs don’t want Rangers back then maybe they should ask their own chairmen, managers and players how they feel about it.

 

I’m thinking about places like Fir Park, with that big stand behind the goal packed to the rafters and Rangers fans filling half the main stand too. I’m picturing a packed New Douglas Park, Killie opening the two stands behind their goals.

 

Someone will need to explain to me how any of that is negative? Or, let me put it another way, is there a negative vibe going around because people simply don’t like Rangers?

 

That may be closer to the truth and it says a lot about the mindset here in Scotland. Look, we are talking about one of the biggest clubs in the world coming back to our top flight which will have a positive effect on all the other clubs in that league – allowing them more money to bring in better players. What other country in the world would see that as a negative?

 

More fans, more money, more interest from TV stations. How can that possibly be a bad thing?

 

When you have guys like Lukas Podolski tweeting about how glad he is to see Rangers back in the big time, as he did the other day, then it’s time the people in our own country stopped being so narrow-minded and introspective.

 

When I played down south players from Ireland, England, Germany and Spain all asked me one question: What’s it like playing in an Old Firm match?

 

We should be thankful these two clubs attract so much attention all over the globe.

 

And as for the players up here, go into the dressing room at St Johnstone or Dundee today and ask them what they think about Rangers coming back up.

 

These guys all want to test themselves at the biggest grounds against the best teams.

 

They will be buzzing at the thought of two games at Ibrox as well as two trips to Celtic Park next season.

 

That’s what it’s all about for professional players and it’s exactly the same for the managers. So yes, I’m delighted that Rangers are on their way up and no, it’s got nothing to do with the fact that I support them. I’d be writing the exact same if it had been Celtic who had gone away for four years.

 

The truth of the matter is I’m excited about next season already because not only are the big two back together but also Aberdeen and Hearts will be stronger. That’s our four biggest clubs and I expect them to be going at each other for the title all the way from August to May.

 

That means grounds will be sold out up and down the country every weekend with every top-flight club feeling the benefit. With the extra cash this generates every boss should be looking to improve the quality of their own teams. It’s win, win, win as far as I can see.

 

So I make no apologies in welcoming Gers back and I took great interest in the Q&A with Paul Murray in yesterday’s paper.

 

I’m glad Murray has spoken so honestly about what his own fans should expect next season – and I’m positive the supporters will accept this is not the time to start throwing money around recklessly chasing after Celtic.

 

In two transfer windows since Dave King took control Rangers have laid out less than £1million on transfer fees. They’ll need to dig deep over the summer, though, because Warburton wants four or five new players and they’ll have to come up with the cash to finance it. But you’re not going to see big money splashed.

 

Rangers need to give the manager enough to make sure he is able to

challenge Celtic, Dons and Hearts. How much is that? How long is a piece of string.

 

I’m not shopping at the same end of the market. I’m trying to sign players for two packets of crisps and a balloon. Warburton will be looking for a bit more out of Dave King.

 

For starters, his budget for players will have to be increased. If Rangers are spending around £6m on wages just now I think an increase of around one or two million for the Premiership is okay.

 

As for transfer fees, it’s up to how Warburton does in the market. I’m not expecting him to be going for players of high value who are on long-term deals.

 

He’ll be looking for free agents and bargain buys in the last year of their deals. That’s where he’ll try to find value for money.

 

That might not sound much like the old days for Rangers supporters who are used to big arrivals and bumper transfer fees but look where that got the club. I think the fans will be happy just to see progress made.

 

Two or thee years down the line the attitude might change. If Rangers aren’t laying down a serious challenge for the league by then they’ll be wanting King to get his finger out.

 

Having said that, the gap between Warburton’s side and Celtic is nowhere near as big as it could have been.

 

Yes, Ronny Deila will strengthen in the summer as will Derek McInnes at Pittodrie and Robbie Neilson at Hearts. Del won’t want to give up second place to Rangers. In fact, he’s still chasing first spot this season.

 

Robbie won’t be happy with third either. So what a top flight it’ll be next season with these four all going at each other.

 

Seriously, who wouldn’t be happy about that?

 

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