Posted on 08/20/2011 9:09:28 AM PDT by the scotsman
'RANGERS have opened up discussions with the powerful Fox Soccer Channel in America which could lead to tremendous opportunities in the USA for the Light Blues.
Interest in Rangers across the Atlantic has been massively boosted by the signing of national team captain Carlos Bocanegra and midfielder Alejandro Bedoya who have joined fellow countryman Mo Edu at Ibrox.
Now an exciting partnership with the Fox Soccer Channel is in the pipeline for Rangers which would hugely increase the profile across the United States and beyond.
The network, which originally launched as Fox Soccer World in 1997, now reaches over 33 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S. and the Caribbean. FSC also has distribution agreements with multiple system operators and DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T, U-Verse and Verizon FiOS.
But that's not all. Plans are already in place for a US tour next summer and there are more initiatives scheduled as Rangers continue to explore exciting ways to grow the brand across the world.
Chief Operating Officer Ali Russell revealed: "We are in initial discussions about developing a relationship with Fox and we feel there are exciting possibilities.
"There is increased interest in Rangers now that Carlos Bocanegra and Alejandro Bedoya have joined us and we are looking at supplying this new demand.
"We already have a very good following in America and Canada and we aim to build on that.
"There are 52 North American Rangers Supporters Association clubs across the United States and Canada and they all follow our matches on www.rangerstv.tv.
"The members in these clubs are tremendously proactive in promoting Rangers and they are fiercely proud supporters.
"We feel there is an even bigger market to exploit. There remains a very strong Scottish and Scots-Irish heritage across the United States and, of course, Canada.'
(Excerpt) Read more at rangers.co.uk ...
If the MLS brings back the Cosmos, that might be a good team to designate.
The Bayern defense performed poorly under Klinsmann. He implemented a 3-back line that gave up 5 (!) goals in the home opener. He eventually had to revert to the traditional German 4-back line and double stoppers that his predecessor used and thereby lost authority/credibility with his own system..
He was replaced about 2/3's of the way into the season after being embarassed by Barcelona in the CL and it became too risky a gamble on reaching a Champions League spot in the Bundesliga..
Bayern is a very traditional club. Not the best fit for Klinsmann who brought in all new coaches (who didn't speak German) and training techniques. He also changed things such as their traditional pre-game hotel, and publicly demeaned players.
Bayern is run by former world cup players.They're very professional and give their coaches a lot of leeway. The coach has to produce, though. Not reaching the CL is not an option for Bayern.
But Klinsi did wonders for Die Mannschaft in the World Cup, they greatly overachieved there, I think his ideas better translate to the international game.
My GGrandmother came from Glasgow.
In a club you have to get along with the players the boss gives you. For the national team you can pick them.
Billy Bob is right! Damn communist game!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVt63HA3mUQ&feature=related
Might need a translator from Scots to English.
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