29 March 2004
Trust Banner Debuts at Old Firm Match

29 March 2004
RST Newsletter Out on Now

The new issue of the Rangers Supporters Trust newsletter, The Blue Spirit, is now available for download on the downloads page

27 March 2004
Tell Us About your Experiences as a Rangers Fan in our Fans Survey

The Rangers Supporters Trust is conducting a survey where you can tell us about your experiences as a Rangers fan. The file can be downloaded here and is available as a 130K Microsoft Word document. You may either email your completed version back to us at: fanssurvey@rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk or you may post it back to us by snail mail to:

Rangers Supporters Trust,
Derek McAvoy,
c/o Direct Sharedeal,
3rd Floor,
Sterling House,
20 Renfield Street,
Glasgow, G2 5AP.

Please note the closing date for returning your completed survey is May 14, 2004. Thank you for your time in completing this survey.

Download the Survey Here (.doc file 130K)

24 March 2004
First to Fifty - UEFA recognition?

The Trust Chairman has written to UEFA suggesting that they make a special award to Rangers FC, being the first club to achieve 50 national League Championships, and a reply is eagerly awaited. It would do no harm, however, if other members e-mailed UEFA (info@uefa.com) just to ask them what their plans are to recognise this magnificent achievement?

19 March 2004
Update on meeting with Rangers FC

Whilst there were a whole range of issues discussed, the three main ones were Finance, Representation and Media, and the Club were keen to hear our suggestions in this regard, as well as explaining their own current thinking. Whilst no firm conclusions were reached, the Club did ask us to provide further written details on a couple of specific proposals, which they are now actively considering. The Hon Chairman was very reassuring and receptive, and although certain aspects of the meeting must regrettably remain confidential as further meetings are envisaged, we are pleased that the lines of dialogue are now open.

Since then, the Club have granted us access to inside the Stadium for the live transmission of "Fans Forum" on tomorrow's lunchtime Sportscene on BBC1, and we should like to thank all our members who have made it possible for us to have a face to face meeting with David Murray less than one year after our launch.

15 March 2004
Rangers Fashion Show Cancelled

Unfortunately due to logistical reasons the upcoming Rangers Fashion Show, due to take place at the Carling Academy in Glasgow this Thursday 18th March, has been cancelled. Rangers’ Retail Dept has apologised for any inconvenience this may cause supporters.

11 March 2004
Trust Members to appear again on Sportscene

Following the last appearance on Jim Spence's Fans Forum three months ago, we have been invited back to appear on Sportscene before the SPL match against Dundee at Ibrox on Saturday 20 March. The interviews are likely to be broadcast live around 12-40pm, but watch this space for further details once these are finalised.

11 March 2004
New membership applications

As our renewal date is fast approaching, we would advise that all applications received after Monday 15 March will be processed on the 6th April, this to save a duplicate payment having to be made.

11 March 2004
Share Save Scheme and/or Share Club

Following in-depth discussions with the Financial Services Authority, and the ongoing regulatory problems with launching our share save scheme, we have taken the unfortunate decision of withdrawing the share save plan in its current format. In addition, there was a considerable administration burden of operating the scheme, which would have been difficult, given that the Trust is formed on a voluntary basis. We very much regret this decision that has been taken and will endeavour to seek an alternative scheme.

10 March 2004
Trust Board Members meet David Murray and Martin Bain

We are pleased to confirm that a formal meeting has taken place, which was constructive for all concerned. We are not in a position to make any formal statement at this time, but the three Trust Board members present were able to select and discuss openly some of our most pressing concerns. We do believe that the meeting will result in further positive dialogue, which we shall be happy to announce to members when we are in a position to do so.

04 March 2004
RST Membership Renewal Information

As the annual renewal date approaches (5th April), can all RST members please ensure that the membership secretary is in possession of accurate personal details (e-mail address and home address). Any recent changes should be notified to iain@rangerssupporterstrust.co.uk immediately. Thanks.