RANGERS supporters have today launched the Club 1872 fan organisation at Ibrox.
The new unified body will bring together several groups under the one banner in a bid to give the Light Blue legions a stronger voice at Ibrox and further afield.
The core principles of Club 1872 are defined as independence, shareholding, financial contribution, standing up for supporters and engagement.
The group will be run and controlled by supporters and be independent from Rangers as they look to increase the shareholding in RIFC plc controlled by fans to 5%, then 10% and finally above the 25% mark to give fans a major say in the running of Rangers.
Rangers Managing Director Stewart Robertson commented: “I am delighted our supporters have united under the Club 1872 banner.
“Fans are the lifeblood of this great institution and they have shown unwavering support in good times and bad.
“I wish Club 1872 every success and look forward to working closely with them in the weeks, months and years ahead as we all look to take the club to the next level together."
Members of the Rangers Supporters Trust and Rangers First voted overwhelmingly in favour of the formation of Club 1872 and Light Blue legends Willie Henderson and Alex MacDonald joined fans chiefs at Ibrox for the launch on Thursday morning.
Rangers First director Ricki Neill said: “Rangers fans’ groups voted unanimously in favour of one united organisation and I am thrilled Club 1872 has now been launched. I encourage all supporters to sign up and be part of something really special."
The Rangers First 2014 CIC will be used as the shareholding vehicle, the Rangers Supporters Trust CIC will be used for projects, while Club 1872 Limited will control ownership of Club 1872 IP and other assets other than shares.
And Gordon Dinne of the RST is confident the move is a step in the right direction for Gers fans.
More here... http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/rangers/14518335.Rangers_fan_groups_launch_Club_1872_at_Ibrox/
Club 1872
posted on 26/5/16
comment by The Duke (U10059)
posted 18 minutes ago
good move and it will be interesting to see how the egos are contained
My only concern is how close they are to the club itself given the original concept of Rangers First was to be a share holding club away from club influence
That said the guys involved are Rangers people so should be good.
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Duke the original plan of rangers first was to buy of shares in the club to have a voice because of the rats running the club ,that's no longer a priority now because there seems to be real trust now with everyone having the same aim
posted on 26/5/16
This is rats juice now ar the Brendan Rodgers show
https://twitter.com/rangersculture/status/734879016092598273
posted on 26/5/16
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posted on 26/5/16
Stop trotting that chap out! Feckin journos should be ashamed of themselves trawling for daft basdas to interview at these events.
Poor bam so he is!
But the best wans always seem to feature sellick fans
posted on 26/5/16
comment by McCannStoleMaHoochie (U20688)
posted 3 minutes ago
Stop trotting that chap out! Feckin journos should be ashamed of themselves trawling for daft basdas to interview at these events.
Poor bam so he is!
But the best wans always seem to feature sellick fans
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They don't seem to have teeth
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posted on 26/5/16
comment by Laudrup (U12366)
posted 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
comment by The Duke (U10059)
posted 18 minutes ago
good move and it will be interesting to see how the egos are contained
My only concern is how close they are to the club itself given the original concept of Rangers First was to be a share holding club away from club influence
That said the guys involved are Rangers people so should be good.
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Duke the original plan of rangers first was to buy of shares in the club to have a voice because of the rats running the club ,that's no longer a priority now because there seems to be real trust now with everyone having the same aim
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it may not be a priority today I agree
But who knows
posted on 26/5/16
http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/robertson-welcomes-club-1872/
Now on to Mr Petrie
posted on 26/5/16
comment by Bluebell (U7064)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/robertson-welcomes-club-1872/
Now on to Mr Petrie
Club 18-72.....grab a granny....do not tell Pointy or CT
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