Rangers could be forced to scrap Portugal pre season training camp

[uneasydaz]

RANGERS could be forced to scrap their pre-season training camp in Portugal.

Steven Gerrard’s men were set to spend a week in the Algarve from June 29 to July 6.

They had agreed to play a friendly with Danish Superliga side SønderjyskE on July 5.

But, the Premiership champions are now searching for alternatives after Portugal was removed from the green list of safe countries.


With travel restrictions to the mediterranean resort now in place Rangers might have to remain in Scotland during the close season.

SunSport understands the Ibrox outfit are considering the possibility of spending seven days in St Andrews.

The Fife town is one of a number of options Gerrard and his backroom are now assessing


However, they would prefer to head south of the border if suitable training facilities and accommodation can be arranged at short notice.

Rangers will also warm-up for the defence of their title with friendlies against Tranmere, Partick Thistle, Arsenal, Blackpool and Brighton.

 

[Henry Hill]

I’m sure we’d already have planned alternatives

 

[sammy1872]

When are the players back for pre season ?

 

[rangeral]

I’m sure we’d already have planned alternatives

Yeah Steven Gerrard said we had 2 option based on the guidelines

 

[two2tango]

Oooo a disaster eh

%^*& off msm youse guys are an embarrassment

 

[rangeral]

When are the players back for pre season ?

Guessing just over a week away if we were planning for Portugal?

 

[I believe in Eli]

Why would we go to St Andrews when we have our own facilities at auchenhowie? I get the idea of warm weather training but surely if we are staying in the uk, our own set up will be as good as anywhere.

 

[Blippi]

Why would we go to St Andrews when we have our own facilities at auchenhowie? I get the idea of warm weather training but surely if we are staying in the uk, our own set up will be as good as anywhere.

Whenever I’ve been to St. Andrews it’s always seemed drier and sunnier than in Glasgow . I don’t know if thats coincidence or if there’s something in it

 

[Kaba]

Why would we go to St Andrews when we have our own facilities at auchenhowie? I get the idea of warm weather training but surely if we are staying in the uk, our own set up will be as good as anywhere.

They see Auchenhowie every other day of the year, its nice to change it up and keep things fresh

 

[nasalsinatra]

Is Gibraltar on the green list? It’s just as warm there as in The Algarve and everyone in Gib has had the full vaccine doses.

 

[Weedoddieno6]

I’m sure Stevie G had many contacts who could arrange quality facilities down south

 

[davyloyal]

Dubai is popular.

 

[Supermac1872]

Is Gibraltar on the green list? It’s just as warm there as in The Algarve and everyone in Gib has had the full vaccine doses.

The pitches in Gibraltar are all astro. I doubt we’d be wanting to do any serious training or ball work on that.

 

[jimbear]

Whenever I’ve been to St. Andrews it’s always seemed drier and sunnier than in Glasgow . I don’t know if thats coincidence or if there’s something in it

That side of the country is drier. Barcelona have used St Andrews for their pre season training in the past.

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

Is Gibraltar on the green list? It’s just as warm there as in The Algarve and everyone in Gib has had the full vaccine doses.

No grass pitches though. They could train at Victoria stadium or the Universty campus but both astroturf

 

[Faure there’s not a team]

The pitches in Gibraltar are all astro. I doubt we’d be wanting to do any serious training or ball work on that.

pitches? There’s only one!

 

[Blippi]

That side of the country is drier. Barcelona have used St Andrews for their pre season training in the past.

I did wonder . I’ve an old auntie who lives in Arbroath and normally travel up once a year for a cup of tea and some candy balls off her. I swear it’s never rained once in all the years I’ve been going up .

 

[cooprfc]

Why would we go to St Andrews when we have our own facilities at auchenhowie? I get the idea of warm weather training but surely if we are staying in the uk, our own set up will be as good as anywhere.

Change of scenery and builds camaraderie with them being together for the week rather than going home.

 

[GF1872]

Could be worse, we could be waiting on a manager to quarantine.

 

[buzzardbear244]

Apart from the Arsenal friendly any ideas of the dates for the others and home/away etc?

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

pitches? There’s only one!

Theres a rugby astro as well

 

[rangeral]

Apart from the Arsenal friendly any ideas of the dates for the others and home/away etc?

Tranmere 10th A
Partick 13th A?
Arsenal 17th H TBC
Blackpool 21st A?
Brighton 24th H 5,30pm

If the order of games is right

? is if Away game

 

[johnnybravo]

Change of scenery and builds camaraderie with them being together for the week rather than going home.

yes, team bonding

 

[BobbyShearer]

I’d be much more comfortable with the squad staying within the UK just to avoid any unnecessary complications at an unpredictable time.

Unfortunate that the boys can’t be rewarded with some sun and a chance for a beer away from the scrutiny but that’s life at the minute.

Thankfully we have a squad and staff rammed full of ultra-professionals who I have no doubt won’t bat an eyelid at wherever they’re asked to prepare.

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

Tranmere 10th A
Partick 13th A?
Arsenal 17th H TBC
Blackpool 21st A?
Brighton 24th H 5,30pm

If the order of games is right

Was there not talk of a Liverpool friendly at Anfield?

 

[LizzyDrippin]

The pitches in Gibraltar are all astro. I doubt we’d be wanting to do any serious training or ball work on that.

Could get some shooting practice in at the petrol station

 

[Papasmurf]

I’m sure Stevie G had many contacts who could arrange quality facilities down south

Down to St. George’s park

 

[rangeral]

Was there not talk of a Liverpool friendly at Anfield?

Yes that is all it is at moment

 

[Reynold]

Whenever I’ve been to St. Andrews it’s always seemed drier and sunnier than in Glasgow . I don’t know if thats coincidence or if there’s something in it

Do you tend to visit seaside towns on nice summer days, or in the middle of winter when it's chucking it down?

 

[SpringburnLoyal]

But it was ok for Scotland to go to an amber zone country (Spain) for a training camp last week.

 

[Timardim]

Whenever I’ve been to St. Andrews it’s always seemed drier and sunnier than in Glasgow . I don’t know if thats coincidence or if there’s something in it

Maybe when you're in Glasgow....St. Andrews is wetter and duller than Glasgow.....

 

[Blippi]

Maybe when you're in Glasgow....St. Andrews is wetter and duller than Glasgow.....

I’m not claiming to be wincey Willis mate I was just asking a question

 

[55 and counting]

Whenever I’ve been to St. Andrews it’s always seemed drier and sunnier than in Glasgow . I don’t know if thats coincidence or if there’s something in it

Away from home together as a group is good for bonding and team spirit

 

[55 and counting]

I’m not claiming to be wincey Willis mate I was just asking a question

East of the country statistically gets more sun hours than west. Across the Firth of Forth from St Andrews I'm sure Dunbar by stats is the sunniest place in Scotland.

 

[GourockBlue50]

Just go to Dubai. No need to worry about social distancing or anything.

 

[BarcaBlue72]

East of the country statistically gets more sun hours than west. Across the Firth of Forth from St Andrews I'm sure Dunbar by stats is the sunniest place in Scotland.

I've spent a lot of time in Dundee and its definitely sunnier there more of the time than in glasgow etc.

 

[Arkanoid]

We'll do the right thing whatever it is, warm weather training is great for pre season but that could be England this year, we'll be safe and responsible and have a top class venue and facilities for the boys to get away and focus the body and mind

 

[The Huguenot]

Better safe than sorry.

 

[Truer Blue Trooper]

sure we will have a good backup lined up

 

[GersGalGG]

Can see us going down south as although still in the UK the weather is slightly better and it will allow some time away all together for team bonding

 

[Sam English]

I’m sure we’d already have planned alternatives

Absolutely

 

[fbshd]

Northern Ireland is nice at that time of the year.

I wonder how many MyGers points would be awarded if fans had to put players up due to a lack of hotel space?

FBS

 

[baselbear]

Whenever I’ve been to St. Andrews it’s always seemed drier and sunnier than in Glasgow . I don’t know if thats coincidence or if there’s something in it

East coast is much drier than the West. Edinburgh gets 2/3rds of the rain that Glasgow does. There is a reason that textile mills in the UK were in towns in the west e.g. Glasgow , Paisley , Manchester , Bolton , Burnley and Preston.

 

[EndOfDays]

Amazing this has been framed in a way that makes it seem we don't have anywhere as a backup.

No wonder nobody spends money on this shite.

 

[Punt13]

East of the country statistically gets more sun hours than west. Across the Firth of Forth from St Andrews I'm sure Dunbar by stats is the sunniest place in Scotland.

There is a reason why it’s known as Sunny Dunny.

 

[Coisty09]

The British Lions are going to Jersey for that pre-tour training as a result of the magnificent facilities and there are no restrictions on travel.

 

[GodSaveTheQueen]

When is the Blackpool friendly? Not heard of this been mentioned, I take its away?

 

[bobby]

Whenever I’ve been to St. Andrews it’s always seemed drier and sunnier than in Glasgow . I don’t know if thats coincidence or if there’s something in it

I lived there for a couple of year and your obervation is spot on. Remember being told it was the place with most sunshine per year in the UK (combo of fairly northerly location, so longer summer nights and the fact the rainclouds have pished down on the entire west coast of scotland before they even get to St Andrews hence loads of blue skies. It was still full or arses though.

 

[Grimsdale]

That side of the country is drier. Barcelona have used St Andrews for their pre season training in the past.

Cos Arbroath wis shut...

 

[Virgil Hilts]

Cos Arbroath wis shut...

Smoakin.