KnightswoodBear Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, Merkland Red said: I'd presume it's the clearest sign that Ashley still has his fingers in the pie somewhere at Rangers. Shambles. And Wolves? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just now, KnightswoodBear said: And Wolves? No not Wolves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 37 minutes ago, Merkland Red said: I'd presume it's the clearest sign that Ashley still has his fingers in the pie somewhere at Rangers. Shambles. I’m not sure about that. As others have said, they’ve also recruited Wolves and we’ve had the Beahon brothers categorically stating that Ashley has nothing to do with Castore. I think it’s more likely they just have a good working relationship with Ashley, as evidenced by Sports Direct still being a retailer that stocks Rangers merchandise which they confirmed was nothing more than Sports Direct purchasing stock from Castore. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 minute ago, AJF said: I’m not sure about that. As others have said, they’ve also recruited Wolves and we’ve had the Beahon brothers categorically stating that Ashley has nothing to do with Castore. I think it’s more likely they just have a good working relationship with Ashley, as evidenced by Sports Direct still being a retailer that stocks Rangers merchandise which they confirmed was nothing more than Sports Direct purchasing stock from Castore. I'm sure we've seen this one play out this way before. Several times. I'd be keeping an eye on it if I was a Rangers fan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Merkland Red said: I'm sure we've seen this one play out this way before. Several times. I'd be keeping an eye on it if I was a Rangers fan. I think we’re all aware of what’s happened previously. The club were effectively held to ransom by onerous, uncompetitive retail deals signed by a corrupt board that included Mike Ashley’s men. This is a far cry from that, with the club taking in record breaking income in retail. It’s most certainly a bad look that Ashley and Sports Direct still have the opportunity to sell Rangers merchandise, but I’m quite content that’s a deal between Castore and Sports Direct only. I could be wrong, but that wouldn’t be a first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Merkland Red said: Oh... Designing a Newcastle strip has to be one of the easiest jobs going tbf. Could Castore be joining prestigious brands like Donnay, Dunlop and Slazenger.... or just a deal between a sportswear firm and a large EPL club..... If only Romeo or Hell bhoy qc was here... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 hours ago, AJF said: I think we’re all aware of what’s happened previously. The club were effectively held to ransom by onerous, uncompetitive retail deals signed by a corrupt board that included Mike Ashley’s men. This is a far cry from that, with the club taking in record breaking income in retail. It’s most certainly a bad look that Ashley and Sports Direct still have the opportunity to sell Rangers merchandise, but I’m quite content that’s a deal between Castore and Sports Direct only. I could be wrong, but that wouldn’t be a first. You've been told several times that Ashley was gone when he wasn't? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Merkland Red said: You've been told several times that Ashley was gone when he wasn't? Ffs A90. You’ve been like a dug at a bone with this all day now. You found anything meaty yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Merkland Red said: You've been told several times that Ashley was gone when he wasn't? As far as I recall we were told once that Ashley was gone and that was then overturned after he took litigation against the club as there was a clause written into the original agreement that SD had an option to match any future merchandise offers which Rangers tried to get around, unsuccessfully. I’d understand scepticism if it was only Rangers saying that Ashley no longer has any dealings with Rangers, but the owners of Castore have also said it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomintroll Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Hola. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBear Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 23 hours ago, Merkland Red said: I'm sure we've seen this one play out this way before. Several times. I'd be keeping an eye on it if I was a Rangers fan. Befitting your obsession, better you keep an eye on it, as watching the sheep play can't be much fun, whilst we keep an eye on securing 56 and partying! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBear Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Sadly, haters are going to hate. In all fairness, life can't be easy for them with the fayre they have on display. I'm sure Steven and the squad will be well put off their game and drop points, due to uncle Mike selling a few taps, right? Oh and we're skint. Where's the money Dermot? Oh wait a minute.....! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Reports doing the rounds again on Twitter that we are set to sign John Lundstram as a free agent after his deal with Sheffield Utd expired. These rumours started last year when it was clear he wasn't going to renew so it seems he has been a target for a while. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, AJF said: Reports doing the rounds again on Twitter that we are set to sign John Lundstram as a free agent after his deal with Sheffield Utd expired. These rumours started last year when it was clear he wasn't going to renew so it seems he has been a target for a while. I'm a bit torn by this one. He has shown that he's a cracking player, but he downed tools at Sheffield Utd. I'd be worried about the kind of money he'd be looking for as well. Gerrard and his team have goodwill banked though, so I'm hopeful that he's one that they think can improve the midfield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangemouth Bairn Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 03/07/2021 at 12:51, AJF said: I’m not sure about that. As others have said, they’ve also recruited Wolves and we’ve had the Beahon brothers categorically stating that Ashley has nothing to do with Castore. I think it’s more likely they just have a good working relationship with Ashley, as evidenced by Sports Direct still being a retailer that stocks Rangers merchandise which they confirmed was nothing more than Sports Direct purchasing stock from Castore. Castore have recently been added to the designers available from Flannels which is Mike Ashley’s luxury label brand. I’d agree with you that nothing to see here other than Castore using Ashley’s stores and websites as a vehicle to sell their clothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMCs Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 hours ago, AJF said: Reports doing the rounds again on Twitter that we are set to sign John Lundstram as a free agent after his deal with Sheffield Utd expired. These rumours started last year when it was clear he wasn't going to renew so it seems he has been a target for a while. Seems quite likely now. Alan Nixon basically confirmed it and then Chris Jack has done on article on it too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressball Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 He’d definitely be a good signing for yourselves. Does this mean one of your midfield are out the door are you doing what Celtic are doing and stockpiling? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 We needed to strengthen in midfield, last season saw us struggling with Jack having a lot of injury problems and Davis playing a lot of games for his age. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thepundit Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Lundstram and Sakala signed as replacements for Zungu and Stewart without having to pay any transfer fees is great business from Rangers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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