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Yet again over 46,000 at Rangers today(v Elgin) for matches against teams smaller than Forest Green.

Really hope Rangers fans get what they deserve, promotion after promotion.

Yet again over 46,000 at Rangers today(v Elgin) for matches against teams smaller than Forest Green.

Really hope Rangers fans get what they deserve, promotion after promotion.

Unfortunately Annis I fear this thread will be hijacked by the Pro Ira Anti Britain brigade. I think it's fantastic and puts things into perspective for our attendances, we barely sold out a Cup semi final last year.

If we had to start again in League 2 or the Conference we'd be lucky to get 5000 for home games!

I doubt attendances would stay that high if they stayed in the lower leagues for more than just a few years.
You say its true loyalty, but if they spend the next 40 odd years outside the SPL, then I bet their attendances would be a hell of a lot lower.

Yet again over 46,000 at Rangers today(v Elgin) for matches against teams smaller than Forest Green.

Really hope Rangers fans get what they deserve, promotion after promotion.

unbelievable did they keep their full squad in the end ?

...... puts things into perspective for our attendances .....

If we are talking perspective, you cannot compare us with Glasgow teams.

I think if we were to end up in League 2 our attendances could still be around 8-10,000. Maybe 6,000 for the lower status fixtures

But that's nothing compared to Rangers fans, before today I'd never heard of Elgin City so for 40 odd thousand to turn up is incredible

Yeah they got what they deserve. That's why they are playing where they are..... f**k them and Celtic

I doubt attendances would stay that high if they stayed in the lower leagues for more than just a few years.
You say its true loyalty, but if they spend the next 40 odd years outside the SPL, then I bet their attendances would be a hell of a lot lower.

I'll respectfully disagree, Rangers and Celtic are institutions and will always have a large following. I think the turmoil they are in has galvanised the support in a way that no amount of success could. I see them coming back stronger than ever.

...... puts things into perspective for our attendances .....

If we are talking perspective, you cannot compare us with Glasgow teams.

A perspective in loyalty, our lets say, "newer fans" aren't exactly a loyal bunch, our attendances during the Carling cup run last year were woeful.

I'll respectfully disagree, Rangers and Celtic are institutions and will always have a large following. I think the turmoil they are in has galvanised the support in a way that no amount of success could. I see them coming back stronger than ever.

In reality, I agree with you. Because in all likelihood they will be back in the SPL before long.
But do you really honestly think they would still have 40k+ attendances after spending 40 years in lower leagues?

I'll respectfully disagree, Rangers and Celtic are institutions and will always have a large following. I think the turmoil they are in has galvanised the support in a way that no amount of success could. I see them coming back stronger than ever.

In reality, I agree with you. Because in all likelihood they will be back in the SPL before long.
But do you really honestly think they would still have 40k+ attendances after spending 40 years in lower leagues?

Personally, I do, it's bred into you up there, generations worth of fans following both them and Celtic.

If we had to start again in League 2 or the Conference we'd be lucky to get 5000 for home games!

Different situation they have been winning the Scottish leagues or coming 2nd for 100s of years, the fan base is bound to grow with glory hinters........

Let's be honest though! There fans are probably loving it. More exciting than dominating the spl every season with only celtic challenging them. This season must be like the start of one big adventure for them. And plus we can't even compare with them in size or stature. When you have a club of that size with there history then you can call on fans from everywhere.

cant believe templeton joining them though, this i find shocking.

I find it hard to praise supporters for just supporting their team, regardless of what division they are in.

Impressive gates for a new club though.

mr'mogreenz, they have no history. Doesn't matter how they try and sell it and tart it up, it is not the same club.

f**k them and Celtic

I'll drink to that Frank.

I find it hard to praise supporters for just supporting their team, regardless of what division they are in.

Impressive gates for a new club though.

mr'mogreenz, they have no history. Doesn't matter how they try and sell it and tart it up, it is not the same club.

Best fans in jockland are fans who follow the likes of Albion Rovers, Queens Park and Partick Thistle (and the Bankies) who live in shadow of the bigot brothers who win virtually everything. It is easy to follow teams that are successful and whilst not all Rangers and Celtic fans are glory hunters those who live in places like Stirling, Inverness and Edinburgh are plastics who are as bad as the scouse/manc s wales fans.

Yet again over 46,000 at Rangers today(v Elgin) for matches against teams smaller than Forest Green.

Really hope Rangers fans get what they deserve, promotion after promotion.

Im hoping to get to a game or two up there after xmas when cardiff aint playing