How can struggling clubs help each other out?

Rangers and Portsmouth are both in rather sticky financial situations and it appears the two clubs are going to try and work together to help themselves out of their respective messes – and one way which is being considered, is to organise friendlies between the two.

Rangers already had a ‘legends’ game scheduled against an AC Milan XI, with funds initially earmarked for their charitable foundations but now it looks more likely to go towards their own plight – but can clubs 450 miles apart arrange mutually beneficial matches?



Bearing in mind the cost of transporting a squad of players that distance, not to mention the cost for fans, do you think there are better ways of going about it?



On Facebook, Steve Hill said:



“It’s a good idea, but clubs should NOT be deducted points for financial matters - it only makes things worse.



“It’s usually the actions of individuals that create problems, but often the club, its supporters and the community who get clobbered if someone screws up or fiddles the books. Sack those individuals, fine them and send them to jail if necessary.”



While on Twitter, @procus_1 said:



“I think the ‘game’ should be held at Wembley and anyone who wants clubs to survive can attend and help boost the coffers! #gooddayout.”



But what do you think?



Are friendlies between struggling clubs the way forward?



Should individuals be punished rather than the clubs?



Should those financially secure clubs help out those in trouble, or is it not their responsibility at all?