CROpod: The Other Rangers Podcast

Saturday's result has made the days off before Tuesday a little easier to get through, but Scottish referees have an answer to the good feelings: VAR! Shane's still not sure how that would fix the match official's performance we saw for Rangers' win at Hearts. Robbie Neilson thinks the ref could've done more to make Cammy Devlin a better person; Ally McCoist couldn't be a better person; and our Am...

Well, that certainly made the weekend seem a lot better, didn't it? Rangers rolled out comfortable winners at Tynecastle Saturday with a 4-nil victory to maybe take some momentum into Anfield for Tuesday's Champions League tie. Antonio Colak keeps banging them in; Alfredo Morelos never lost it; and Ryan Kent nearly equals his goal tally from last season. Plus, Steven McLean had a bad one but even...

Fans hear all the time about the true "stakeholders" in football whether it be from Rangers or the governing bodies of the game. But who are the stakeholders those voices are actually beholden to? The new SPFL television deal shows once again that, when it comes to what supporters want, those in charge of the sport simply do not care beyond paying lip service to the people who keep them in their j...

Despite (or perhaps owing to) the best efforts of its biggest proponents, the proposed contract extension between the SPFL and Sky for broadcast rights continues to look worse. One club chairman came out over the weekend saying analysis of the deal had lacked facts and context—and then flat out lied about the facts of the deal while providing the kind of context one expects from the diddy clubs. A...

Day Two of the Rangers Directors Providing Absolutely No Tangible Information But Talking A Lot series continues as Stewart Robertson follows John Bennett's word salad starter with a main course. The managing director, in typical fashion, contradicted many things he's said before, continuing the trend of board members telling us how communication to fans needs to be improved while apparent...

International breaks are terrible. Thankfully, Rangers are committed to making sure we always have something to talk about instead of simply enjoying a couple weeks off. In this episode of Second Hand News, Shane's back to listen to what Brian Laudrup says because it echoes what a lot of people have been saying. Plus, John Bennett wants a half hour of your time to explain why he wants a half hour...

Rangers barely get past Dundee United (yeah, that Dundee United) at home in a 2-1 win and, boy, things just keep going from weakness to weakness with this squad. But Shane's here to at least point out how bad the SPFL is at managing its broadcast rights before getting to how bad this Rangers team has become. Thank god for Antonio Colak's goals and Kevin Clancy deciding today wasn't going to be one...

Shane's back for another Second Hand News after Rangers' third loss on the bounce following Wednesday's Champions League matchup with Napoli. Problems: we got 'em, we knew we had 'em, we didn't do anything about 'em. And now we get to deal with 'em. It's a shame such a great moment pre-match was undone by months and months of poor planning. SUPPORT THE CROpod! Just visit our Buy Me A Coffee p...

Shane is back for another quick round of Second Hand News as the transfer deadline looms. Seeing as we have one fit striker and what should be piles of cash per the board's own notes, it's disappointing some are spending time worrying about what's being said in the press. Plus, the whole briefing strategy lately has been a bit short-sighted and misguided, and Scottish refs continue to be terrible...

It's time for Shane and Todd to wither away slowly on their Desert Island yet again, but this go round someone has been careless enough to drop a case full of their favorite Action Flicks overboard and it's washed ashore along with a Blue Ray player and a nice big television. The guys run down their top five guns and explosions and summer blockbusters, and we go through a tranche of listener lists...

Shane's back for a quick look at some news items from the past week in the CROpod's Second Hand News. Aberdeen shed some more light on a SPFL broadcasting plan and no one seems to know why we're doing this right now; Graham Spiers continues to oddly pick the wrong fights; Bill Leckie continues to have a job in 2022 somehow; and the Souness thing from the weekend continues to be a story but no one...

Shane and David had to get together on a Friday because the SPFL continues to shoot itself in the dick when it comes to broadcasting contracts. The pair lay out what this new deal would actually mean; how it stacks up to comparable leagues (very poorly); and what should actually happen in negotiations that don't need to be finalised for nearly another three years. SUPPORT THE CROpod! Just visit ht...

Yes, Shane's 1963 laptop finally gave up the ghost so it's David and Todd to discuss Rangers tops, stupid laws and various other random nonsense! SUPPORT THE CROpod! We made it easier. Just visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ofvoid You can make a one-off contribution now or click the "Membership" tab for information on how to become a sponsor.

Shane tried to cut his thumb off. Thankfully, David and Todd were able to pull it together long enough to do Tuesday's show.

Shane, David and Todd are back with another gold medal-worthy episode of the CROpod! Where are the freedom fighters to clear roadways in 2022?; What the hell is Willie Collum actually looking at when he's out there?; Why can't we play that well every time out?; and How are the Winter Olympics so good? SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Funds raised during the month of February wi...

The CROpod is back to battle through these darkest of times as Brandon Barker has left Rangers. Thankfully for Shane, David and Todd, Aaron F*cking Ramsey has joined the club in his place. The panel talks about deadline day; civil defense sirens; Canadian Nazis; and more! SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99 or $9.99 level receive a live read on the show for...

CROpod is back to its usual Tuesday slot as Shane is joined by David and Todd for your typical 90 minutes of unhinged programming. Some football (really); trips to the home repair store; things you really shouldn't do with a pig no matter who you are; racist bacon; newly discovered nations; your questions; and more!  SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99...

Shane, David and Todd are back for another 90 minutes of CROpod! Low-key Football Manager sadness; how is Kevin Clancy still allowed; stuff we've been buying from the Rangers shop; and more! SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99 or $9.99 level receive a live read on the show for their business or charity of choice; just message Shane with what you're needing....

Diving back into the archives, sometime-Canadian Ross brings us the story of Nutzu the Pawnbroker, a man fond of his lions and black stallions. The tale also presents the March 2013 CROpod panel with some ideas for future television appearances. SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support

New year, new CROpod, same crap. The Canadian is back as a newly-boosted Todd joins Shane and David for your 90 minutes of nonsense. Pubs Nathan Patterson should discover on Merseyside; what we did without an Old Firm win to pass the time; loads of your questions; and the annual reading of things people stuck in their private bits last year. SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Sup...

It's a Todd-less end to the CROpod for 2021, but Shane and David are here to carry us out. All your usual nonsense and a bunch of your questions answered. Happy New Year, everyone!  SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99 or $9.99 level receive a live read on the show for their business or charity of choice; just message Shane with what you're needing. Fin...

David's back has been destroyed; Shane is dealing with multiple crises; Todd is Canadian -- and they're all here a few days late for a brand new CROpod! Who killed JFK; things in the universe Joe Aribo can't control; and god knows what else. Enjoy the fun.  SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99 or $9.99 level receive a live read on the show for their bus...

Shane, David and Todd are back with a brand new CROpod! The French screw it all up and not for the first time; theatre seating meant for people a century ago; song lyrics of questionable province; and more! SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99 or $9.99 level receive a live read on the show for their business or charity of choice; just message Shane with what...

Shane, David and Todd are back with a brand new CROpod! We're thanking the happiest centreback in Scotland for gifting us yet more points; pouring one out for poor Thommo because lord knows he doesn't need another; discussing how your boss can cost you your military posting; answering a bunch of your questions; and more! SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99...

It's nine years of the CROpod! And Shane has been punched in the face! Join him, David and Todd as they get through about 70 minutes of nonsense before Shane can't really talk anymore.  SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support Supporters at the $4.99 or $9.99 level receive a live read on the show for their business or charity of choice; just message Shane with what you're needing....