Rangers replay brings in some much needed cash at Ibrox
Goal-less in Paisley means another game
Although it was a fairly drab game, there are some positives to take from the 0-0 draw for Rangers. In all likelihood, they will defeat St Mirren at home, progressing to the quarter finals and it will bring in further funds to the Ibrox coffers.
The gate receipts of the tie will add a little bit extra that wasn’t budgeted for and you would think that Sky will be looking to televise the replay, bringing in further funds. In that respect, it has been a successful day for Rangers, keeping fans and Donald Muir happy!
Of course, a 0-0 draw means another game will be added to the Rangers fixture list and with a thin squad, this may not be what Walter Smith would have looked for. Rangers have had an excellent record in the Cups since Smith returned but there have been a number of draws and replays.
The replays against Hibs and Partick Thistle in the 2007/08 season contributed to Rangers fixture congestion but with no European football this time, it should not have a serious impact on the Ibrox club.
You would have to say that St Mirren’s chance of an upset is gone and the Paisley side will be rueing some missed opportunities and the return of Madjid Bougherra. The Algerian stopper was able to pop up in the right place at the right time for Rangers in defence and gave an additional outlet in attack.
Walter Smith will take solace from the return of Miller and Boyd, even if both players looked well short of their best.
Another cup match may not be the worst thing with regards giving these players a run out to improve their match sharpness.
Do you expect Rangers to complete the job at Ibrox?
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Heard a rumour last night that Murray International or whatever moniker they trade under these days are three months away from administration.
Anybody heard much about this?
The six month delay in publishing their accounts is causing real problems for any takeover bids. The banks are finding it real hard to untangle the many Murray companies and their interweaving assets.
wont generate that much cash ,the funds from the game are split 50/50 after overheads doubt there will be anymore than 25,000 there its a well known fact that Celtic/Rangers generally run @ a los in both Scottish & league Cups.
Getting the replay televised will provide an additional wedge to add to the fund.
After all, every little helps!
if its televised how much wiil that bring in 100,000pounds tops & i am being generous with that figure also if televised crowd goes down these extra funds from this game will have little impact on Rangers fnancial situation.
Every penny is a prisoner – it could be vital Danny.
Especially with the rumours about missing the £3m payment to Lloyds and the wage cap for next season.
3/1 your cash on the draw was a gift and was always the likely outcome to present the cash strapped gers with yet another tv game .note only 2 mins added on .
Get a grip here lads, do you honestly think Walter and co wanted another game in February with an already stretched squad of players struggling to find their sparkling December form?
It was a draw because both teams were rank, St Mirren played a long ball game to no effect, Rangers tried to break down a resolute St Mirren midfield and defence, but had no pace or guile to do so.
The only ones that lose out here are the fans, that will be another £20 of my credit card for the midweek replay that Rangers will win about 3-0.
Mr Ed – The figure that Rangers are reducing is £1M per annum off the overdraft facility, which has already been done this year. The £3M payment may indeed be due to LBG but probably from the Murray empire.
It was a tongue in cheek post Quagmire – just a way of bringing in a match report for a game that offered so little.
A draw is always better than a defeat but you get the feeling if it was a league match, Rangers would have found an extra spark to get the win. No reason for other than main motivation.
As you say, it is a costly one for the fans.