Gerrard’s comments on the Turks
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Well that's good to know.
What, in your opinon, is the ratio of the size of their fanbase to ours? 2:1? 3:1?
No, I'd guess in your usage of the term "dwarf us" it must be somewhere between 5:1 and maybe 10:1?
Beer Belly Loyal
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Most of us reckoned (incl me) after the draw was made that getting past Willem II would be the most difficult...we'll see. 
YoungGer97
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I fancy us to beat them at Ibrox, maybe even comfortably.
They are a massive name and im gutted its not 2-legged with fans but on the pitch they are no better than anyone we've played in the Group Stages over the last 2 seasons. Some very good players who could cause us problems but many of them are well past their best. Absolutely no fear of them here.
They are a massive name and im gutted its not 2-legged with fans but on the pitch they are no better than anyone we've played in the Group Stages over the last 2 seasons. Some very good players who could cause us problems but many of them are well past their best. Absolutely no fear of them here.
I'm not sure how you figure that Chief? Dwarf us as a club and in terms of fanbase? if you dont mind i will repectfully disagree.
CoopBlue
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They have tens of millions of fans mate - we don't. Nowhere near that level. But not many clubs have.
Outside of Russia, they play in the biggest populated country in Europe (85 million) and are the biggest club there. There are also 4 million Turks in Germany. All over Europe there are big pockets of Turks and Gala stuff is seen all over these places.
It's not putting us down, just stating facts. They have a bigger fanbase than us - and most other clubs in Europe.
fair enough, i cant argue with your stats there, so i shall say this, F*ck Gala and their many fans.
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coinflipper
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they where lucky to even qualify for the Europa league last season. they finished 6th behind alyanaspor and sivvaspor
Texas ranger
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That’s correct.
Interesting seeing someone mentioning that Galatasaray are a bigger club than us - I noticed the other night that their official twitter account has 9.5 million followers. Infact, their English twitter account has around 540k, just less than ours at 555k. That’s some going.
However, there’s clearly a difference between a ‘supporter’ and a ‘fan’. As someone alluded to, no other club in the world travels the way we do, and we’d take the more fans than Gala to any place in the world outside Turkey. When it comes down to the support, we are the biggest in the world, but unfortunately (and unsurprisingly) the lack of glamour from playing in Scotland does not pull in any ‘fans’ unlike Gala, and to a larger extent, teams down in England.
However, there’s clearly a difference between a ‘supporter’ and a ‘fan’. As someone alluded to, no other club in the world travels the way we do, and we’d take the more fans than Gala to any place in the world outside Turkey. When it comes down to the support, we are the biggest in the world, but unfortunately (and unsurprisingly) the lack of glamour from playing in Scotland does not pull in any ‘fans’ unlike Gala, and to a larger extent, teams down in England.
The Modfather
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Im hopeful we can do it. No crowd isnt great but on our own patch we can take most teams
nelster
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Opening shows have Rangers at 6/5 and Gala 9/4 in the 90 minutes
I completey understand why Stevie is talking like he is. Lets not get cocky, lets be ready.
I also watched the first half hour of Galatasaray Hajduk Split. Pedestrian and clumsy would best describe the action.
I completey understand why Stevie is talking like he is. Lets not get cocky, lets be ready.
I also watched the first half hour of Galatasaray Hajduk Split. Pedestrian and clumsy would best describe the action.
buc11
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They should be concerned about our performances against Porto and Braga head to head last year. If it were them that had done that I'd be nervous.
However, against Braga and Leverkusen we looked far too nervous until we said %^*& this we're Rangers. We came close to 2-2 at one point against Leverkusen if I remember correctly, but the damage was done, they were quality. Wise from Gerrard to take the pressure off.
I honestly don't fear them, we look great at the moment. This is the best I've seen us since 2011 and Gerrard always manages to do well in Europe.
However, against Braga and Leverkusen we looked far too nervous until we said %^*& this we're Rangers. We came close to 2-2 at one point against Leverkusen if I remember correctly, but the damage was done, they were quality. Wise from Gerrard to take the pressure off.
I honestly don't fear them, we look great at the moment. This is the best I've seen us since 2011 and Gerrard always manages to do well in Europe.
tazzabear
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I guess this means pre group?
prenzlauerbear
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Galatsaray probably have a bigger support in Berlin than most Scottish clubs outside us and them do in Scotland. Their fan base is mammoth.
tazzabear
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Just had a look at a co-efficient table there and, my apologies if this has been mentioned, Gala are in the nineties.
We’re in the sixties.
Porto and Braga are both higher than us.
My point is that we should have nothing to fear.
Barrymoped
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This is the attitude I like!fair enough, i cant argue with your stats there, so i shall say this F*ck Gala and their many fans.
Yes they are a big club with some big name players but they usually get these players when they are over the hill. They also had a crap season by their standards.
It won’t be easy but we can do this.
CaptainCourageous
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The old guard still have quality about them and will be dangerous.
Turan, Feghouli, Falcao, Belhanda are still good players who on their day can still take it up a level.
We will be confident given what we have achieved in Europe under Gerrard.
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WinkieWATP
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90minsofmadness
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What on earth are you talking about.
How many clubs have taken a 200k travelling support to any game.
90minsofmadness
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How do all their millions of fans fit in a 52k seater stadium? I'd hate to be on their waiting list for a season ticket. Might get on when your 75.
ghoulishworm
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My next door neighbour is a Turk and a Fenerbache supporter,he says if we get in about them and put them off their game we will have a great chance of going through,but if we allow them time on the ball we could be in trouble. edit I know it's Galatasary we are playing.
DunantBlue
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There is no doubt that Gala have a team built for CL level.
But we are at home, we probably have more pace than them in our group, and these factors mean we have a chance.
But we are at home, we probably have more pace than them in our group, and these factors mean we have a chance.
Perhaps their notional fan base is bigger than ours, but I never really pay too much attention to stats like Man U have 5m fans.
However, in the last full season to be completed with fans their average crowd in the ground was 36,439.
Hardly dwarfs us!
Fitba Juice
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Make no mistake - we are the draw they didn't want.
My prediction is we will be 2 goals up by half time
Already buzzing for this, another one to add to the list of teams we’ve dispatched in Europe hopefully, I’m positive all the players will be right up for it, just think about the 200million galatasaray fans around the world that will be upset come 10pm on Thursday 
deacon2112
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Some very postive posts on here which is great.
However,this is Galatasaray ageing or not.
However,this is Galatasaray ageing or not.
2kcorbybear
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Were you in Manchester best support on the planet
Barrymoped
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Absolutely. But it’s a draw we didn’t want either. This will be close, but we can do it.
nemessis
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Stephen Johnston
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I think many people underestimate the size of Rangers!Arguably the second biggest club in Britain.
Pete Love
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Why do you insist on utterly shagging Galatasaray?
Blu_ultra
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I'm with you here in terms of numbers, but we are consistently in the top 20 YouTube views, whereas Gala are never in it. I wouldn't say 'dwarfs'. I'd say more, but far less active (see smaller crowds as an example).Here is just one example that was easily reached to give you an indication of their fanbase size. There are plenty more out there.
As I said, it's no shame for us to be a smaller fanbase than them. They have millions of fans.
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If they average 35k per home game and we average 50K including when we were in the bottom division and can take 200k to a european final like we did in Manchester it doesn’t matter a fig how many claim to support them. I’m happy to believe the biggest club in Turkey, US, Japan or even China have more people who claim to support them but it means nothing if you can’t get off your fat Turkish erse and go to the stadium or travel abroad. We travel in huge numbers, fill our stadium every week for years in end, have a global fan base and are a world renowned club. What does it actually matter if a guy sitting in Kampala claims to support Arsenal or a New Yorker claims to support Man U when none of them will ever have an intention of going to watch ‘their’ club. Stupid argument. Suffice to say we both have big fan bases but Rangers in a city of 650k can fill our stadium every week and have a waiting list and Gala the biggest club in a city of 16m have 2/5ths of their stadium empty.
johnto
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That’s what I thought mate but it’s actually how many people live in Germany with Turkish heritage.
