Debian Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The benefit game on Sunday, 25 January, is raising funds for Fernando, his daughter Isabella, Motor Neurone Disease Scotland and the Rangers Charity Foundation following the devastating news that Fernando was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2013. A Rangers select team managed by Alex McLeish and featuring legends like Jorg Albertz, Michael Mols, Rino Gattuso, Barry Ferguson, Andy Goram and Ronald de Boer will take on an All Stars side. Stars such as Teddy Sheringham, Ronald Waterreus and Darren Anderton will turn out for the All Stars with Graham Roberts managing the side. Fernando said: “I am very much looking forward to the game on Sunday. It is always a good feeling to come back to Glasgow and for me it feels like coming home. “I played most of my footballing life at a high pressure level – Champions League, Cup Finals and of course the Old Firm. “That feeling you get leading up to those games is incredible. That’s the feeling I have at the moment and it will become more intense the closer it gets to Sunday. “Since I was diagnosed with MND in October 2013 I thought I would never get that feeling back again. “Thanks to Rangers, my family, close friends, everyone who has supported me in these difficult times and the Rangers fans who will be coming to the game on Sunday, I will experience that feeling again. I want to thank them for making this possible.” Barry Ferguson added: “It was terrible to hear of Fernando’s illness in 2013 but it’s great that the Club has decided to honour him in this way to help his family and other worthy causes. “Fernando was a fantastic player for Rangers. We spent a lot of time together during some great years at the Club and I’m really looking forward to Sunday and meeting up with all the other guys we played with. “It should be a great occasion and I hope the fans will turn out and help pack the stadium for him.” Tickets are on sale now from the Rangers Ticket Centre on 0871 702 1972 (option 1) and www.rangers.co.uk priced £12 for adults, £8 for concessions and £5 for children, with family tickets also available for just £30 for two adults and two children. Hospitality packages for the match are also available from £105 plus VAT by contacting the Sales Team on 0871 702 1972 (Option 2) or emailing hospitality@rangers.co.uk. Outwith peoples thoughts on Rangers, this should be a good day out to see some legends of the game. I also note that Celtic have generously donated £10,000 to the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyDenoon Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I hope Ibrox is packed for this one and a good amount of money raised. It's the least Ricksen deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khana Lagur Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope this goes well. A pal of mine died from MND when he was just 31, just a year after his diagnosis. It's a truly horrible disease. I've done quite a few fundraisers for MND, so really hope people respond positively and can leave all the tribal shyte aside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I believe that a lot of Rangers fans are opting not to go to the Raith Rovers game, and going to this instead. A good cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope they get a full house On a side note, will McCoist play? Or does gardening leave mean he can't attend? Shame if so, doesn't he always usually score I'm charity games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgowmancity Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope they get a full house On a side note, will McCoist play? Or does gardening leave mean he can't attend? Shame if so, doesn't he always usually score I'm charity games! He's banned from Ibrox, so not allowed to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope it's a great night. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 He's banned from Ibrox, so not allowed to play. I think he was asking Llambias if he could get special dispensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 He's banned from Ibrox, so not allowed to play. Utterly pathetic in the context of this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Utterly pathetic in the context of this game. That's our board for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 That's our board for you. I'm guessing Green's hospital bed interview asking folk to get behind them hasn't helped their street cred much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm guessing Green's hospital bed interview asking folk to get behind them hasn't helped their street cred much? Very much the opposite. I believe Ricksen has asked McCoist to attend. I think he will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgowmancity Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Very much the opposite. I believe Ricksen has asked McCoist to attend. I think he will be there. No chance he will be if it puts him in breach of contract legally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looking forward to what should be a fitting afternoon to help out Fernando. It will be the highest quality football played at Ibrox for the best part of 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Farrington Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looking forward to what should be a fitting afternoon to help out Fernando. It will be the highest quality football played at Ibrox for the best part of 3 years. Was going to say seeing all these legends playing in front of a packed Ibrox will really hit home how bad things are now! That interview on Dutch TV with Ricksen was so sad. Terrible illness & hopefully he gets a fantastic day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Great cause if raising money fo charity. But I note funds are also going to Ricksen and his daughter? Is she I'll also? Ricksen earned a great deal of money in his career. Am not begrudging money going to him to help him and his family cope with the illness but is he really in need of such financial support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Zeppelin Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Great cause if raising money fo charity. But I note funds are also going to Ricksen and his daughter? Is she I'll also? Ricksen earned a great deal of money in his career. Am not begrudging money going to him to help him and his family cope with the illness but is he really in need of such financial support? She'll very shortly be without a Dad to support her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpyauldgit Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I also note that Celtic have generously donated £10,000 to the cause. Nice touch fae Celtic, and much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Great cause if raising money fo charity. But I note funds are also going to Ricksen and his daughter? Is she I'll also? Ricksen earned a great deal of money in his career. Am not begrudging money going to him to help him and his family cope with the illness but is he really in need of such financial support? What an absolutely atrocious post, hope your next sh1tes a hedgehog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Great cause if raising money fo charity. But I note funds are also going to Ricksen and his daughter? Is she I'll also? Ricksen earned a great deal of money in his career. Am not begrudging money going to him to help him and his family cope with the illness but is he really in need of such financial support? The lassie is soon going to lose her old man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanhibee Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I hope everyone has a great day and Ibrox is packed to the rafters. I hope that all the differences can be put to one side for the day and everyone can pull together to raise money for a great cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 What an absolutely atrocious post, hope your next sh1tes a hedgehog. Drama much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope it's a full house. An absolute Noel Hunt of a disease. Wouldn't miss than on anyone. Hopefully a cracking day for all concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Apart from one idiot's deviation this has probably been the most harmonious post on the TAMB for years, nice to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Govanhill Jacobite Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Really Hope its a full house and hope everyone has a great day As someone already posted a horrible disease If Mccoist has been asked to play, Then the board SHOULD allow him to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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