PASTA Mick Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) RANGERS tonight announced that they have withdrawn from the Development League for season 2017/18. Instead the Ibrox club will organise a series of friendly matches against English and European opposition in an attempt to fast track younger players into the Rangers first team. Head of Academy, Craig Mulholland, has been given the green light by the SPFL and also has received the permission of the SFA with the new Performance Director, Malky MacKay signaling his approval. Rangers will not withdraw from the domestic game entirely as they will be participating at under-20s level in the Scottish FA Youth Cup and SPFL Challenge Cup. However Rangers hope to attract glamour matches against the like of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Southampton and hope that these sides will be able to provide a decent challenge for the young Ibrox stars of the very near future. And it won’t just be the top English sides that could end up face to face with the the young Gers. Top European clubs such as Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, Liepzig and Bayern Munich could all be pitching up in Glasgow next season to pit their wits against the finest young players to emerge from Murray Park. Continues http://www.scotzine.com/2017/05/rangers-officially-withdraw-from-development-league/ I can't see all these clubs taking time out their schedules to play friendlies against Rangers. I also think it is bad for the development of players at both Rangers and the rest of Scotland. Edited May 14, 2017 by PASTA Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 This country's football clubs will never think and operate as one when any club is allowed to just withdraw from any competition like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 They are 6th in the Development League behind Ross County, Accies, Celtic, Hibs and Motherwell ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 1 hour ago, PASTA Mick said: I can't see all these clubs taking time out their schedules to play friendlies against Rangers. I'd assume that Rangers haven't just done this on a whim and have spoken to a number of three clubs and have a commitment that they will send teams over, or that they'll host Rangers. Especially if the SFA have signed off on it. Still not sure it's the right lmove though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Fairbairn said: I'd assume that Rangers haven't just done this on a whim... Out of financial necessity perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 They are the peepul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Scotty CTA said: Out of financial necessity perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cutler Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Dunfermline have scrapped their U20 team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Interesting idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 9 hours ago, Fairbairn said: I'm serious. Rangers can't afford to run a Development team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Scotty CTA said: I'm serious. Rangers can't afford to run a Development team. Only in your head. We are still running teams at all age groups. Our U20 team will still compete in both cup competitions. I doubt the development league will exist in a couple of years. Edited May 15, 2017 by EddardStark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 5 hours ago, Scotty CTA said: I'm serious. Rangers can't afford to run a Development team. I know you're serious, that's what made it funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, EddardStark said: Only in your head. We are still running teams at all age groups. Our U20 team will still compete in both cup competitions. I doubt the development league will exist in a couple of years. Development league getting scrapped next season. Going to U18s and reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fairbairn said: I know you're serious, that's what made it funny. Not sure if Scotty is aware that this initative will require significant investment from Rangers. Edited May 15, 2017 by EddardStark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'll believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just now, Scotty CTA said: I'll believe it when I see it. Oh ye of little faith......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Scotty CTA said: I'll believe it when I see it. Blessed are those who believe without seeing, is probably a better shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 5 hours ago, EddardStark said: Only in your head. We are still running teams at all age groups. Our U20 team will still compete in both cup competitions. I doubt the development league will exist in a couple of years. I predict Armageddon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said: Development league getting scrapped next season. Going to U18s and reserves. That was quicker than I had expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 5 hours ago, EddardStark said: I doubt the development league will exist in a couple of years. 4 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said: Development league getting scrapped next season. Going to U18s and reserves. 10 minutes ago, Orraloon said: I predict Armageddon. beat me to it! The development league needs a strong Rangers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 10 hours ago, Scotty CTA said: I'm serious. Rangers can't afford to run a Development team. Have to disagree Scotty. for as long as individuals are willing to pump millions of soft loans into the club then rangers can afford to do all of these things. they will only be in trouble if that stops. bit like my own club actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, sbcmfc said: beat me to it! The development league needs a strong Rangers! what will the kids do without the blue pound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 14 hours ago, killiefaetheferry said: ...those who believe... In this case, despite King claiming that he would spend his children's inheritance, he hasn't put in penny one. No, of course I don't have any 'belief' in what he says and find it amazing that anyone does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 4 hours ago, Scotty CTA said: In this case, despite King claiming that he would spend his children's inheritance, he hasn't put in penny one. No, of course I don't have any 'belief' in what he says and find it amazing that anyone does. We appreciate your concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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