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Genuine question here. If Rangers completely redesign their badge and copyright it, would that mean that Ashley would not be able to use it for merchandising without permission (and payment) ?

I only gave the bare bones of what happened. There was so much politics and arguing which went on that it would be impossible to go into here. Essentially, Dundee Hibernian went bust, and out of business. Three of their businessman (shopkeepers)supporters thought it a shame that the ground was lying derelict, and thought it a good idea to start a new team. I cannot argue that the Irish Question was addressed, but it was not a major issue, hence the decision to resurrect the name for purposes of league admission. There were no members of the old club involved with Dundee City whatsoever, as they wanted to start from scratch as a brand new outfit, hence the new name (Dundee City) and new colours (black & white). Indeed, we had the unusual situation of Dundee Hibernian on the park, but trading as Dundee City FC. The reason United associate themselves with the Hibs is simply confusion over the mists of time, going back to when nobody was that interested in club history, and it was simply assumed that it was a case of same park - same team. I did an in depth history of Dundee Hibernian some years ago, and where it is probably true to say that had there been no Hibs there would be no United, there are no physical links between the two. There! An interesting wee digression but hadn't we better get back to what we're here for, ie Rangers?

It's not a FACT, it's total nonsense. Dundee Hibernian were dead and gone before Dundee City FC (the United bit came later) were formed. The new club only borrowed the name to guarantee admission to the league. It would have been dropped a lot sooner had there not been a major dispute over the name Dundee City. The two clubs are not related other than by the borrowing of the name.

So the great EGM is to be held in London. And here's me thinking that Rangers are a Scottish club. Oh, wait, Rangers were a Scottish club. Nobody seems to know what this lot are. Not even themselves.

Dundee Hibs went bust totally in 1922, and the brand new club, Dundee City (later to be United in 1923) resurrected the name to get into the League, as previous members were guaranteed membership. The two clubs are not actually related.

Oh come on. How can a 17 year old woman be considered a child?

oh dear. Je suis Charlie is one thing. Proper Charlies is something completely different. Take yer pick.

Nice one. Appreciated

I support Forfar Athletic during our season, and follow Cork City on a regular basis during the summer. And guess what? No one on either side has mentioned anything other than football. Bigoted idiots take note.