Tournament change decision not made by Rangers (From Daily Echo)
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Rangers' withdrawl from Markus Liebherr Memorial Trophy not their decision
11:50am Thursday 28th June 2012 in Sport
Tournament change decision not made by Rangers
RANGERS have confirmed that it was not their decision to be removed from the Markus Liebherr Memorial Cup.
Saints announced on Tuesday night that Anderlecht were replacing the troubled Scottish giants in the three-team pre-season tournament, which also features Arsenal.
A statement released by Rangers yesterday said: “Southampton informed us last night (Tuesday) they could no longer offer us a place at the tournament.
“A statement on their website then revealed Anderlecht were replacing us.”
Saints had said the reason for the change in teams was “due to the well-publicised circumstances surrounding the Scottish side.”
They also added that the decision had “not been made lightly”
and was “reached with the integrity of the competition in mind.”
Rangers, who have reformed as a ‘newco’ following the liquidation of the original company earlier this month, are set to be kicked out of the Scottish Premier League.
They have also seen a number of key first-team players attempt to walk away from the club by objecting to their contracts being transferred.
Only a few days ago, though, Rangers had been privately indicating they did not expect the issues at the club to have any effect on their participation in the Memorial Cup.
Comments(20)
Bigrich1980
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12:33pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Terry_Nutkins
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12:44pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Not sure that's true - pure conjecture but it's a stereotypical trait of behaviour of a leader devoid of empathy - the way they wanted to appoint Adkins & stitch Scunny (luckily Nigel had more integrity). I find it bizarre how a man with alleged millions in the bank refuses to pay rent to a family lending you their home. How do you repay them? By trashing all the furniture. Not the behaviour of a gentleman or a good ambassador. How do you get so unpopular and nasty? Playing god so much they look down on working classes or develop such arrogance and disdain in the social circles of money lenders since they are generally complete t*ssers. Bunch of bankers I suppose. Look at the history of the Rothschilds, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Rockefellas and more recently this week, Barclays Bank. Law unto themselves and detached from reality and never fly straight, playing god without little empathy for real people. I hope that Barclays boss suffers. Arrogant b*stard!
"Let me issue and control a Nation's money and I care not who makes its laws". Mayer Amschel Rothschild.
Bigrich1980
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12:47pm Thu 28 Jun 12
dopplershift
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12:59pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Bigrich1980 wrote:I'm still trying to work out what he was motoring on about and what it has to do with the red and white army.
god that last post just put me to sleep - so glad i asked the question now. Someone loves the sound of their own voice dont they now
Sainty saint saint
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1:12pm Thu 28 Jun 12
If Rangers are going to be playing in Div 1, and they're not going to have 8 of their first team players, it would be equivalent to inviting a League 1 team into a competition against two prem teams - no one's going to benefit (in a footballing sense) from that.
It's not spiteful, it's for footballing reasons.
Red n White
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2:07pm Thu 28 Jun 12
billythesaint
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3:01pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Bigrich1980 wrote:That Rangers are not worthy.
and what message is that lol
I have no idea what the banks have to do with this!
SFCOLDBOY
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3:49pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Terry_Nutkins wrote:You appear to have a few issues.
This incident has smacks of Cortese all over it -the transfer of that Rangers guy Saints were sniffing around probably didn't come through so gnarly Nicola drop kicks his dummy in usual spiteful style.
Not sure that's true - pure conjecture but it's a stereotypical trait of behaviour of a leader devoid of empathy - the way they wanted to appoint Adkins & stitch Scunny (luckily Nigel had more integrity). I find it bizarre how a man with alleged millions in the bank refuses to pay rent to a family lending you their home. How do you repay them? By trashing all the furniture. Not the behaviour of a gentleman or a good ambassador. How do you get so unpopular and nasty? Playing god so much they look down on working classes or develop such arrogance and disdain in the social circles of money lenders since they are generally complete t*ssers. Bunch of bankers I suppose. Look at the history of the Rothschilds, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Rockefellas and more recently this week, Barclays Bank. Law unto themselves and detached from reality and never fly straight, playing god without little empathy for real people. I hope that Barclays boss suffers. Arrogant b*stard!
"Let me issue and control a Nation's money and I care not who makes its laws". Mayer Amschel Rothschild.
Bet your feeling better now, now you've got that off your chest.
You sound like a right barrel of laughs.
Please don't get a season ticket in the Chapple, we have got more than our fair share of moaners already.
COYR
mcsaint
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4:03pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Terry_Nutkins wrote:What a synical negative view. I guess more a reflection on the way you see life than on life itself!
This incident has smacks of Cortese all over it -the transfer of that Rangers guy Saints were sniffing around probably didn't come through so gnarly Nicola drop kicks his dummy in usual spiteful style.
Not sure that's true - pure conjecture but it's a stereotypical trait of behaviour of a leader devoid of empathy - the way they wanted to appoint Adkins & stitch Scunny (luckily Nigel had more integrity). I find it bizarre how a man with alleged millions in the bank refuses to pay rent to a family lending you their home. How do you repay them? By trashing all the furniture. Not the behaviour of a gentleman or a good ambassador. How do you get so unpopular and nasty? Playing god so much they look down on working classes or develop such arrogance and disdain in the social circles of money lenders since they are generally complete t*ssers. Bunch of bankers I suppose. Look at the history of the Rothschilds, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Rockefellas and more recently this week, Barclays Bank. Law unto themselves and detached from reality and never fly straight, playing god without little empathy for real people. I hope that Barclays boss suffers. Arrogant b*stard!
"Let me issue and control a Nation's money and I care not who makes its laws". Mayer Amschel Rothschild.
NC is a top chairman with his head screwed on the right way even though though he might not make friends all day every day. Imagine we were run by idiots like those who have trashed Rangers and Poopey. NC is a Saint!
Dumping Rangers is a perfectly sensible football/business decision. Simples, the end.
leosaint
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4:21pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Terry_Nutkins wrote:Can anybody tell me where i can access the sports(Saints pages) sites of the Echo?Communist propaganda was never my thing
This incident has smacks of Cortese all over it -the transfer of that Rangers guy Saints were sniffing around probably didn't come through so gnarly Nicola drop kicks his dummy in usual spiteful style.
Not sure that's true - pure conjecture but it's a stereotypical trait of behaviour of a leader devoid of empathy - the way they wanted to appoint Adkins & stitch Scunny (luckily Nigel had more integrity). I find it bizarre how a man with alleged millions in the bank refuses to pay rent to a family lending you their home. How do you repay them? By trashing all the furniture. Not the behaviour of a gentleman or a good ambassador. How do you get so unpopular and nasty? Playing god so much they look down on working classes or develop such arrogance and disdain in the social circles of money lenders since they are generally complete t*ssers. Bunch of bankers I suppose. Look at the history of the Rothschilds, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Rockefellas and more recently this week, Barclays Bank. Law unto themselves and detached from reality and never fly straight, playing god without little empathy for real people. I hope that Barclays boss suffers. Arrogant b*stard!
"Let me issue and control a Nation's money and I care not who makes its laws". Mayer Amschel Rothschild.
leosaint
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4:21pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Terry_Nutkins wrote:Can anybody tell me where i can access the sports(Saints pages) sites of the Echo?Communist propaganda was never my thing
This incident has smacks of Cortese all over it -the transfer of that Rangers guy Saints were sniffing around probably didn't come through so gnarly Nicola drop kicks his dummy in usual spiteful style.
Not sure that's true - pure conjecture but it's a stereotypical trait of behaviour of a leader devoid of empathy - the way they wanted to appoint Adkins & stitch Scunny (luckily Nigel had more integrity). I find it bizarre how a man with alleged millions in the bank refuses to pay rent to a family lending you their home. How do you repay them? By trashing all the furniture. Not the behaviour of a gentleman or a good ambassador. How do you get so unpopular and nasty? Playing god so much they look down on working classes or develop such arrogance and disdain in the social circles of money lenders since they are generally complete t*ssers. Bunch of bankers I suppose. Look at the history of the Rothschilds, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Rockefellas and more recently this week, Barclays Bank. Law unto themselves and detached from reality and never fly straight, playing god without little empathy for real people. I hope that Barclays boss suffers. Arrogant b*stard!
"Let me issue and control a Nation's money and I care not who makes its laws". Mayer Amschel Rothschild.
franiow
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5:01pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Ach I The Noo
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5:06pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Get the money up front. Coz they will default just as they have done to every other football club this year.
Cortese obviously reads my posts. Sensible guy.
TheJoiners
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6:13pm Thu 28 Jun 12
I for one am glad that that vile Scottish club arnt coming anywhere near my city, with there vile bigotted fans
As for Mr Cortese, how can ANYONE fault him. 2 promotions in 2 seasons, a trip to Wembley and a trophy. Who knows whats next :-) i cant wait
Terry_Nutkins
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10:48pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Over & out.
Terry_Nutkins
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10:57pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Over & out.
upwherewebelong
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6:42pm Fri 29 Jun 12
SFCOLDBOY
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8:04am Sat 30 Jun 12
Terry_Nutkins wrote:Why did you repeat your rant.
Oh, for the record, Cortese was a banker. May be the reason why he had so little empathy. Like these higher level banker f*ckers on the news running rings around politicians. It's a side issue. Scottish league is shyte! Better fixture replacing it.
Over & out.
It is obvious you have strong opinions.
Cheer up.
See if you can see the glass half full not half empty.
oregonsaint
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1:48am Sun 1 Jul 12
Terry_Nutkins wrote:Calm down please.
This incident has smacks of Cortese all over it -the transfer of that Rangers guy Saints were sniffing around probably didn't come through so gnarly Nicola drop kicks his dummy in usual spiteful style.
Not sure that's true - pure conjecture but it's a stereotypical trait of behaviour of a leader devoid of empathy - the way they wanted to appoint Adkins & stitch Scunny (luckily Nigel had more integrity). I find it bizarre how a man with alleged millions in the bank refuses to pay rent to a family lending you their home. How do you repay them? By trashing all the furniture. Not the behaviour of a gentleman or a good ambassador. How do you get so unpopular and nasty? Playing god so much they look down on working classes or develop such arrogance and disdain in the social circles of money lenders since they are generally complete t*ssers. Bunch of bankers I suppose. Look at the history of the Rothschilds, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Rockefellas and more recently this week, Barclays Bank. Law unto themselves and detached from reality and never fly straight, playing god without little empathy for real people. I hope that Barclays boss suffers. Arrogant b*stard!
"Let me issue and control a Nation's money and I care not who makes its laws". Mayer Amschel Rothschild.

billythesaint says...
12:19pm Thu 28 Jun 12