Much has been written already - including by myself in my own blog - about the Big Tax Case verdict and its ramifications for both Rangers and Scottish football. Regardless of the acts of retribution taken by a partly vindicated David Murray and others whose names have been dragged through the mud, I think one over-riding aspect of the whole episode is a determination within the heart of every Rangers fan that this will never happen again to our club. From now on, every Ranger must be ever vigilant to stand against those haters and detractors who are the cancer in our game and a shame to our country. Tell your sons and daughters of these black days in our history. Tell them of the pain and anguish as those who follow our club were subjected to abuse and persecution beyond any degree of acceptability. Tell them of the poison spread by Rangers-hating journos and pundits - and the lies and propaganda of bloggers who sought to destroy our club. Tell them of the backstabbing and betrayal by clubs who exist only because of the Rangers pound flowing into their grubby little coffers. Tell them of the corruption at the heart of our game and the hate-filled drive to crush our club as a competitive force. Tell them of the sneaky thievery that sought to rob us of silverware manfully won. Tell them of the brave stand shown against such persecution by stalwarts like Jardine and McCoist. Tell them of these times and make sure it is imprinted on their memory. Above all, tell them never to trust a Rangers-hater and to be ever vigilant and Aye Ready to take on the enemies of our club. Tell them to grasp the hand of proffered friendship with discretion and wariness. Tell them what we have learned so that it will never be forgotten - that we must never allow our enemies to bring us low again. Tell them to tell the enemies of Rangers in their day that no-one touches us with impunity. Tell them that We are The People. Then, now and forever.
'Above all, tell them never to trust a Rangers-hater and to be ever vigilant and Aye Ready to take on the enemies of our club. Tell them to grasp the hand of proffered friendship with discretion and wariness.'
I don't think so Julian. Can I ask why you decided to watch Juventus vs Chelsea the other night instead of Benfica vs Celtic? Have you heard people speak about him, that's about it.
Restraint and dignity from McMedro in the following blog: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A regular poster on this blog recently reminded us of Psalm 37 in reference to the disgusting persecution shown towards the Rangers family by those who hate the club and all it stands for. Here is the Psalm with appropriate verses highlighted: A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. (Judgment here means vindication) Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. (Where is the Rangers tax Case blog now?) But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. (Better to be in Division 3 with real integrity than with the backstabbers of the SPL) For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. Not much need for further commentary. One more Bible verse, though:- For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice. PSALM 95:7 Amen!!
