Devil's advocaat 1,938 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 08:53, L72 said: People are focusing on Leeds far too much, it's been said multiple times, but Cavenagh is his own man and not involved with the 49ers or Leeds, while 49ers enterprise are involved with Cavenagh, it's not cut and dry that us and Leeds are owned by the same group. Expand The truth is, that we don't actually know that for sure. So it was entirely understandable that people were concerned that a Leeds fall in form could have adversely affected our takeover. I mean, it's the kinda thing that would happen to us. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,808 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 As a matter of fact, I am led to believe that there is nothing in the English FA rules to stop us buying a small English league club, moving it to Ibrox and changing its name to Rangers FC and therefore being eligible to play in their league. You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 1,334 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 08:41, Yorkie Bear said: On the question of dual ownership, if Leeds stay in the Premiership, we are effectively an after thought. Expand Financially yes but its actually a double scoop for the owners if we reach the league format in Europe again. Leeds wont be able to offer them European football in the near future unless they do a Nottingham Forest. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L72 477 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 09:26, Devil's advocaat said: The truth is, that we don't actually know that for sure. So it was entirely understandable that people were concerned that a Leeds fall in form could have adversely affected our takeover. I mean, it's the kinda thing that would happen to us. Expand Only if you were following the Scottish Media tbh, typical scaremongering ah the deal might be falling through because of Leeds staying etc, never had any bearing. Our ownership group is structured in a way, that although some of the same faces from Leeds & 49ers are involved, it's flagged by Cavenagh and his National Health whatever it was company. American media has been better to read for staying informed on this. Scottish media even tried to drum up that it all banked on the Easdales too for example. All nonsense. Just enjoy what's about to happen folks. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 6,302 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 09:33, alexscottislegend said: As a matter of fact, I am led to believe that there is nothing in the English FA rules to stop us buying a small English league club, moving it to Ibrox and changing its name to Rangers FC and therefore being eligible to play in their league. You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one. Expand I doubt they would allow a team to relocate out of England. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,808 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 12:25, Bluedell said: I doubt they would allow a team to relocate out of England. Expand It would require a test case but as I say there is nothing technically in the rules. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 6,302 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 12:41, alexscottislegend said: It would require a test case but as I say there is nothing technically in the rules. Expand Technically there is. Clubs need to be associated with a County FA to take part in a competition and a club based in Scotland wouldn't be, for example. There's also the rule that "all Clubs shall have Grounds and headquarters situated in England, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man if applicable or Wales". There are many other hurdles, such as needing a licence and permission needs to be sought to play against non-English teams. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,808 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 13:22, Bluedell said: Technically there is. Clubs need to be associated with a County FA to take part in a competition and a club based in Scotland wouldn't be, for example. There's also the rule that "all Clubs shall have Grounds and headquarters situated in England, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man if applicable or Wales". There are many other hurdles, such as needing a licence and permission needs to be sought to play against non-English teams. Expand Take your point but surely a clever lawyer might argue that Scotland is in a similar position to Wales? (That is a constituent member of the UK.) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil's advocaat 1,938 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 11:53, L72 said: Only if you were following the Scottish Media tbh, typical scaremongering ah the deal might be falling through because of Leeds staying etc, never had any bearing. Our ownership group is structured in a way, that although some of the same faces from Leeds & 49ers are involved, it's flagged by Cavenagh and his National Health whatever it was company. American media has been better to read for staying informed on this. Scottish media even tried to drum up that it all banked on the Easdales too for example. All nonsense. Just enjoy what's about to happen folks. Expand I don't read any of our press, but it's not like we've not been burnt before. I am however an optimist in life, and concur with your summation. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 6,302 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 22/04/2025 at 13:25, alexscottislegend said: Take your point but surely a clever lawyer might argue that Scotland is in a similar position to Wales? (That is a constituent member of the UK.) Expand Nope, I don't think any sort of lawyer would argue that, mate. Wales's inclusion isn't because it's a constituent member of the UK. The rules could presumably be rewritten, if required, but as they stand, it's a non-starter in terms of relocating an existing club. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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