Rangers in discussions to join EPL

[Svlad Cjelli]

I cannot see how they don't have an inlet into the English league, obviously not into the EPL, but surely the Cardiff, Swansea and Newport's of the league, dictate that there is a legal way for them to enter into our league structure.

Once maybe, but that was historical accident and those loopholes have long since been closed.

Plus, of course, if they played in the "wrong" league they'd almost certainly be banned from entering UEFA competitions, which would be a massive revenue loss for them.

[Jackson Corner]

I would be happy to see Rangers join the Prem. Just as long as those dirty Finian, IRA supporting, choirboy shagging Catholic scumbags are left up there.

[Red]

[Silver Fox]

Plus, of course, if they played in the "wrong" league they'd almost certainly be banned from entering UEFA competitions, which would be a massive revenue loss for them.

How so?

[Rev Algenon Stickleback H]

Don't Chester City (or whatever the reformed club is called) play in Wales?

I seem to remember the club offices, and one stand, were in England, but the entire pitch is in Wales.


I don't support the old firm coming to England in general, although I wouldn't mind that much.

On the other hand I am totally against the idea that they could just parachute themselves straight in the premier.

It would actually go against FIFA directives, I believe, which now state all promotions have to be earned.

[soggy biscuit]

Berwick Rangers play in the Scottish League yet are in England.

[Svlad Cjelli]

Plus, of course, if they played in the "wrong" league they'd almost certainly be banned from entering UEFA competitions, which would be a massive revenue loss for them.

How so?

I thought that UEFA rules said that clubs could only qualify for their competitions by competing in competitions in their own country - as long as a league exists in that country.

Weren't Cardiff disqualified from the UEFA Cup if they'd beaten Pompey in the FA Cup final a few years ago.

*Disclaimer - I've not checked on this so it's just from a dim memory and may well be wrong.

[Silver Fox]

I meant how would Rangers lose revenue? You can't make much from a single Champions League prelminary match

[Svlad Cjelli]

I meant how would Rangers lose revenue? You can't make much from a single Champions League prelminary match

Well, quite - and in the PL they'd probably not get that.

But, to sadly ruin the joke, last year rangers earned 18,526,000 Euros from the CL.

http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/uefaorg/Finance/01/66/11/07/1661107_DOWNLOAD.pdf

[Wax Jacket]

sounds like a lot

[soggy biscuit]

:shock:

sounds like a lot

even more when you balance it up against the parachute payments they would get when they get relegated

[Tredder]

I would be happy to see Rangers join the Prem. Just as long as those dirty Finian, IRA supporting, choirboy shagging Catholic scumbags are left up there.

Yes, because all Catholics are like that

[Wax Jacket]

:shock:

sounds like a lot

even more when you balance it up against the parachute payments they would get when they get relegated

lol

[Wax Jacket]

I would be happy to see Rangers join the Prem. Just as long as those dirty Finian, IRA supporting, choirboy shagging Catholic scumbags are left up there.

Yes, because all Catholics are like that

they're also the ones terrorising the opposition manager

oh

[Silver Fox]

But, to sadly ruin the joke, last year rangers earned 18,526,000 Euros from the CL.

My ghast is well and truly flabbered How much did Barca get? Like, a kajillion euros?

[Red]

What is that €18M made up from? Just appearence fees, does it include TV money from the game, gate receipts, matchday magazines sold etc etc

[FiNeRaIn]

I would be happy to see Rangers join the Prem. Just as long as those dirty Finian, IRA supporting, choirboy shagging Catholic scumbags are left up there.

Yes, because all Catholics are like that

they're also the ones terrorising the opposition manager

oh

He brings it on himself. Martin o'neill was never terrorised because he didnt antagonise people.

[Red]

Oh well if he deserves it then fair play

[FiNeRaIn]

Oh well if he deserves it then fair play

Who said he deserves it?

He's just been given death threats so you'd think anyone with a brain would keep quiet and professional until it all clears over. What does lennon do? Walks out onto the pitch after a good result for Celtic and starts taunting the rangers fans by putting his hands on his ears.

Complete cretin.

[Red]

To me the bad guys in this are the ones making the death threats.

Interesting to read your take on it though.