Good Evening.
As we ponder the historic vote to create a new Governing body to oversee Scottish League football, I cannot help but wonder what brilliant minds will be employed in the drawing up of its constitution, rules, memorandum and articles of association?
Clearly, Messrs Doncaster, Longmuir and even Mr Regan as the CEO of the SFA will be spending many hours with those dreaded folk known simply as “ The Lawyers” in an attempt to get the whole thing up and running and written down in the course of a few short weeks.
In truth, that scares me.
It scares me because legal documentation written up in a hurry or in a rush is seldom perfect and often needs amendment—especially when the errors start to show! The old adage of beware of the busy fool sadly applies.
It also scares me because the existing rules under which the game is governed are not, in my humble opinion, particularly well written and seem to differ in certain material respects from those of UEFA. Even then, adopting the wording and the approach of other bodies is not necessarily the way to go.
I am all in favour of some original thought– and that most precious and unusual of commodities known as common sense and plain English.
Further, the various licensing and compliance rules are clearly in need of an overhaul as they have of late produced what can only be best described as a lack of clarity when studied for the purposes of interpretation. Either that or those doing the studying and interpreting are afflicted with what might be described as tortuous or even tortured legal and administrative minds.
If it is not by now clear that the notion of self-certification on financial and other essential disclosure criteria necessary to obtain a footballing licence (whether European or domestic) is a total non-starter — then those in charge of the game are truly bonkers.
Whilst no governing body can wholly control the actions of a member club, or those who run a club, surely provisions can be inserted into any constitution or set of rules that allows and brings about greater vigilance and scrutiny than we have at present—all of course designed to do nothing other than alert the authorities as early as possible if matters are not being conducted properly or fairly.
However, the main change that would make a difference to most of the folk involved in the Scottish game – namely the fans— would be to have the new rules incorporate a measure which allowed football fans themselves to be represented on any executive or committee.
Clearly, this would be a somewhat revolutionary step and would be fought against tooth and nail by some for no reason other than that it has simply not been done before—especially as the league body is there to regulate the affairs of a number of limited companies all of whom have shareholders to account to and the clubs themselves would presumably be the shareholders in the new SPFL Ltd.
Then again to my knowledge Neil Doncaster is not a shareholder in The SPL ltd– is he?
I can hear the argument that a fan representative on a league body might not be impartial, might be unprofessional, might be biased, might lack knowledge or experience, and have their own agenda and so on—just like many chairmen and chief executive officers who already sit on the committees of the existing league bodies.
Remember too that the SFA until relatively recently had disciplinary committees made up almost exclusively of referees. I don’t think anyone would argue that the widening of the make up of that committee has been a backward step.
However, we already have fan representation at clubs like St Mirren and Motherwell, and of course there has been an established Tartan Army body for some time now. Clubs other than the two mentioned above have mechanisms whereby they communicate and consult with fans, although they stop short of full fan participation– very often for supposedly insurmountable legal reasons.
As often as not, the fans want a say in the running of their club, but also want to be able to make representations to the governing bodies via their club.
So why not include the fans directly in the new set up for governing the league?
Any fan representative could be someone proposed by a properly registered fan body such as through official supporters clubs, or could be seconded by the clubs acting in concert with their supporters clubs.
Perhaps a committee of fan representatives could be created, with such a committee having a representative on the various committees of the new league body.
In this way, there would be a fan who could report back to the fan committee and who could represent the interests of the ordinary fan in the street in any of the committees. Equally such a committee of fans could ensure that any behind the scenes discussions on any issue were properly reported, openly discussed, and made public with no fear of hidden agendas, secret meetings, and secret collusive agreements and so forth.
Is any of that unreasonable? Surely many companies consider the views of their biggest customer? This idea is no different.
Surely such a situation would go some way towards establishing some badly needed trust between the governing bodies and the fans themselves?
If necessary, I would not even object to the fan representatives being excluded from having a right to vote on certain matters—as long as they had a full right of audience and a full right of access to all discussions and relative papers which affect the running of the game.
In this way at least there would be openness and transparency.
In short, it would be a move towards what is quaintly referred to as Democracy.
Perhaps, those who run the game at present should consider the life and times of the late great Alexander Hamilton- one of the founding fathers of the United States of America and who played a significant role in helping write the constitution of that country.
Hamilton was a decent and brilliant man in many ways—but he was dead set against Democracy and the liberation of rights for the masses. In fact, he stated that the best that can be hoped for the mass populace is that they be properly armed with a gun and so able to protect themselves against injustice!
Sadly, Hamilton became embroiled in a bitter dispute with the then Vice President of the nation Aaron Burr in July 1804. Hamilton had used his influence and ensured that Burr lost the election to become Governor of New York and had made some withering attacks on the Vice President’s character.
When he refused to apologise, the Vice President took a whacky notion and challenged him to a duel! Even more whacky is the fact that Hamilton accepted the challenge and so the contest took place at Weehawken New Jersey on the morning of 11th July 1804.
The night before, Hamilton wrote a letter which heavily suggested that he would contrive to miss Burr with his shot, and indeed when the pistols fired Hamilton’s bullet struck a branch immediately above Burr’s head.
However, he did not follow the proper procedure for duelling which required a warning from the duellist that they are going to throw their shot away. Hamilton gave no such indication despite the terms of his letter and despite his shot clearly missing his opponent.
Burr however fired and hit Hamilton in the lower abdomen with the result that the former secretary to the treasury and founding father of the constitution died at 2pm on the twelfth of July.
The incident ruined Burr’s career (whilst duelling was still technically legal in New jersey, it had already been outlawed in various other states).
In any event, in Hamilton’s time full and open democracy in the United States of America would have met with many cries of outrage and bitter opposition. Yet, today, the descendants of slaves and everyone from all social standings, all ethnic minorities and every social background has the constitutional right to vote and seek entry to corridors of power.
In that light, is it really asking too much to allow football fans to have a say and a presence in the running of a game they pay so much to support?
Charlotte Fakeovers @CharlotteFakes 7m
And another example of Morgan, Rizvi, Ahmad, Whyte and Earley investment opportunities from June 2012.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/152637504/Morgan-Rizvi …
Charlotte Fakeovers @CharlotteFakes 44m
@Brattbakkk @Pmacgiollabhain A reminder of past introductions. Imran, Craig (aka Richard) and Chris (CG’s shadow) http://www.scribd.com/doc/152632997/Morgan
re Gers pic at Dornoch, were the haudin a seance tae try and contact the deid club?
Exiled Celt says:
July 9, 2013 at 10:39 am
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Just a reminder from C ….. Not To Forget …. !
There does appear to be some(one) pushing the Rizvi agenda at RIFC and Morgan getting a seat would be #Obscene
I wonder if Mr Brian Stockbridge would like to comment of this apparent agenda …. ?
Why sail so blatantly close to the wind ….. what’s really at stake …… are they completely oblivious to the speculation …… Is This Deliberate ??? ….. It seems suicidal !
I just Don’t Get the Real Agenda ! …….. (Assuming Morgan does get a seat !)
http://www.interpol.int/Wanted-Persons/(wanted_id)/2009-17465
Exiled Celt says:
July 9, 2013 at 10:39 am
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Interesting………..expect to see Morgan on the board of whatever it is before the end of the week
The perceived wisdom (especially on TSFM, and which I fully endorse) is that the good ship Sevco is sailing into a period of fiscal turbulence, the rigging is all tore those reefs ahead look dodgy. The Cap’n has all the experience of the maritime equivalent of the Renfrew Ferry and there is not enough space on the lifeboats.
Given this scenario, why would any young ambitious player think that signing with this mob would be a career enhancing move? What was the conversation between the player and the agent / adviser? Okay, the wages on offer would be the prime motivator, but, surely, the sustainability of the business was a consideration.
I would be seeking reassurance from my guy that he had discussed the viability of the business model and progression planning. I would also like to think that my agent was taking his fee as a % of salary at source and would be a wee bit concerned if he were to receive a ‘one off’ up front wedge.
Never having played football at any decent level, I am perhaps being naive. Maybe the attraction is something I, as a non football guy, cannot perceive. The lure of the big name, the big crowds, the Ramsden Cup, who knows.
My own career progression to date has been steady, if unspectacular, with one wee blip on the CV, but hey, we can all make a mistake. However, the average working guy plans for a 40 year+ working life. A ‘wee blip’ on a footballers CV is compounded many times over.
Bottom line, Chris Morgan (a businessman representing family trusts) would just be another Charles Green man on the board.
So he now has the acting CEO, the Financial Director and has ousted two non execs who we expect to be replaced by people of his choosing. Namely Morgan and Easdale.
Not bad for someone who walked away.
If a club wins the lowest division of the league in its country twice in a row – is it some kind of record?
🙂
RANGERS is pleased to announce that Strand Hanson Limited has been appointed as Nominated Adviser and Broker to the Company with immediate effect.
Caveat Emptor says:
July 9, 2013 at 12:01 pm
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The perceived wisdom (especially on TSFM, and which I fully endorse) is that the good ship Sevco is sailing into a period of fiscal turbulence, the rigging is all tore those reefs ahead look dodgy. The Cap’n has all the experience of the maritime equivalent of the Renfrew Ferry and there is not enough space on the lifeboats.
Given this scenario, why would any young ambitious player think that signing with this mob would be a career enhancing move? What was the conversation between the player and the agent / adviser? Okay, the wages on offer would be the prime motivator, but, surely, the sustainability of the business was a consideration.
I would be seeking reassurance from my guy that he had discussed the viability of the business model and progression planning. I would also like to think that my agent was taking his fee as a % of salary at source and would be a wee bit concerned if he were to receive a ‘one off’ up front wedge.
Never having played football at any decent level, I am perhaps being naive. Maybe the attraction is something I, as a non football guy, cannot perceive. The lure of the big name, the big crowds, the Ramsden Cup, who knows.
My own career progression to date has been steady, if unspectacular, with one wee blip on the CV, but hey, we can all make a mistake. However, the average working guy plans for a 40 year+ working life. A ‘wee blip’ on a footballers CV is compounded many times over.
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if sevco go under, player walks under freedom of contract
he doens’t have to accept wage cut, he doesn’t have to remain if they don’t pay him
so, few months at a much higher than normal salary would justify it.
probably shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a new club – if they do the business in lower leagues!
Not The Huddle Malcontent says:
July 9, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Exactly, bearing in mind these are players who are out of conteract anyway. So it’s not as if they have given up something more lucrative to go there.
Gaz says:
July 9, 2013 at 12:16 pm
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Yep …. on official RFC website …..
So @phil …… yet again inside information ….. With Immediate Effect ……. There’s a story there ?
Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain 1m
Memo to Glasgow MSM: There is a major story in the 11th hour change of NOMAD for RIFC. Daniel Stewart chaps were signed up on Friday.
Phil on twitter just now
Two directors (one the former chairman) leaving on the same day.
At the same time a change of NOMAD.
Question, how likely is it that the two are linked, or maybe a better question how likely is it that they are not linked.
Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain 2m
2/2 Did the NOMAD do their due diligence and walk or did someone at Sevco have reason to change their mind? Big story there lads. #NoLamb
Phils follow on tweet
Gaz says:
July 9, 2013 at 12:55 pm
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Just come on to make same point @Gaz ….
Let’s recall the Blue Room Audio …. between IA and MM
Murray asks if he can talk to Cenkos ….. IA of course cannot object (knows he is on tape !)
Murray on board limits what he can/will say …. other than it was a veiled threat to IA …. or wanted to give notice to NOMAD that his position prevents full/further disclosure of info ( i would call it a …. save my ass … call)
Of course this is all speculation on my part ….. But … events are linked … ! …. somehow !
I guess then that either yeterday or today MM has made that call …..
The speed of change of NOMAD is UNUSUAL ….. and highly suspicious …..
No announce on Strand website further suggests speed of decision ….
Something is wrong here ….. it reeks …. !
Exiled Celt says:
July 9, 2013 at 10:39 am
Charlotte Fakeovers @CharlotteFakes 44m
@Brattbakkk @Pmacgiollabhain A reminder of past introductions. Imran, Craig (aka Richard) and Chris (CG’s shadow) http://www.scribd.com/doc/152632997/Morgan
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all connected to CW eh
SFA – triple DUPED – first of the season 😉
SFA may have to have that inquiry after all – otherwise people will think they`re total saps
Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain 29m
Memo to Glasgow MSM:
There is a major story in the 11th hour change of NOMAD for RIFC.
Daniel Stewart chaps were signed up on Friday.
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Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain 27m
2/2 Did the NOMAD do their due diligence and walk or did someone at Sevco have reason to change their mind?
Big story there lads.
#NoLamb
:slamb: :slamb:
There is a major story in why the NOMAD Daniel Stewart (signed up on Friday) was replaced at the 11th hour.
Did they walk or did someone at RIFC find something in their business pas that was toxic?
I have a reply from AIM, copied below. I will be replying later, since I am not at all satisfied that the rules have been properly complied with. I will post my reply here, maybe tomorrow.
AIM Regulation
11:53 (1 hour ago)
Dear
As explained in our email below, for reasons of confidentiality, we are unable to discuss how we consider or take action in respect of any potential breaches of the rules which are brought to our attention.
However, noting your concern relates to the regular release of audited financial information which is for a consecutive period from Admission, which is the purpose of AIM Rules 18 and 19, you might wish to consider the Company’s release of interim results for the 7 month period ended 31 December 2012 on 4 March 2013 (which is in fact for the consecutive 7 month period from the accounting reference date of the Company’s main trading subsidiary) and that the Company’s next reporting timetable requirement under the AIM Rules is for its annual audited accounts for the year ended 30 June 2013 to be released by no later than 31 December 2013.
AIM Regulation
Chris McLaughlin @BBCchrismclaug 9m
James Easdale appointed director at #Rangers
newtz@newtz_1
@Pmacgiollabhain @CharlotteFakes @alextomo After we identified possible Orlit/Rizvi links did DS get the j-sh-itters Something Did
Phil MacGiollaBhain (@Pmacgiollabhain) says:
July 9, 2013 at 1:23 pm
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Fact that they were signed up does Not diminish the toxidity …… the genie is out of the bottle ….
Questions need to be asked ….
Morgan links need to be explianed ….
@ScottishFA are demonstrating #Collusion by remaining silent and Not asking the questions
Are they Custodians ….. or simply ….. Stooges … ?
#SFA_Complicity
Easdale appointment confirmed on official site
THE Board is pleased to announce that James Andrew Easdale, aged 42, has been appointed today as a Non-executive Director to the Company.
Mr Easdale is an entrepreneur and a director of several businesses including McGill’s Bus Service Limited, a leading independent bus operator in Scotland.
Mr Easdale said: “As a lifelong Rangers supporter, I am proud and honoured to serve on the board of such a great sporting institution and look forward to helping Rangers Football Club continue its journey back to the top of Scottish football.”
@newtz
the genie is indeed out of the bottle…
Not The Huddle Malcontent says:
July 9, 2013 at 12:20 pm
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if sevco go under, player walks under freedom of contract
he doens’t have to accept wage cut, he doesn’t have to remain if they don’t pay him
so, few months at a much higher than normal salary would justify it.
probably shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a new club – if they do the business in lower leagues!
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Thanks NTHM, got all that. My point was that a player signing for Sevco is taking a helluva punt, as illustrated by your last point, finding a new club.
Meanwhile back at the ranch (bus depot), new director, new NOMAD. We live in interesting times!
With these personnel and nomad changes – it doesn’t change the prospects for TRFC, I.e. cash flow crisis probably during next season?
Or with the spivs in control will the crisis happen sooner?
Someone give the SFA a shake… 🙄
SFA may need to break open another box of Fit and Proper Persons Forms
Blimey 😉
And the reply I received from AIM Regulation, sent at 12.13 p.m.
“Dear Mr Clarke
As explained in our acknowledgment to your first e-mail of 26 June 2013, for reasons of confidentiality we are unable to provide an update on any work we may undertake pursuant to the concerns and allegations you raise. You will appreciate that confidentiality is essential in maintaining the integrity of our work.
However to assist your understanding of this matter, we would correct what appears to be a misunderstanding that there is “some kind of readiness to regard Rangers International FC as being identical to The Rangers FC” which appears to be the main cause of your queries as to the date when Rangers International Football Club Plc (“the Company”) must publish its half yearly results and / or the period to be covered by the results it publishes.
The Admission Document clearly states that the Company, the legal entity admitted to AIM, controls 100% of Rangers Football Club Limited’s (formerly Sevco Scotland Limited) (‘RFC’) shares so that RFC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Admission Document also clearly states on page 47 that the accounts have been prepared in respect of RFC and its subsidiaries, as RFC will form the operating business of the group following admission to AIM and you may wish to refer to the guidance notes to AIM Rule 18 (link below) which allows the Company to undertake its financial reporting timetable by reference to the financial period of the Company’s main trading subsidiary. http://www.londonstockexchange.com/companies-and-advisors/aim/advisers/rules/aim-rules-for-companies.pdf
AIM Regulation ”
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Well, maybe the withdrawal of Cenkos and Daniel Stewart will add to the awareness that Regulation will need to keep an eye on RIFC.
From: john clark [mailto:xxxxxxxx@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: 28 June 2013 21:42
To: AIM Regulation
Subject: Re: Rangers International Football Club
Dear Aim regulation,
I don’t see the easdales taking much blame or intimidation when the flush is double busted. I’m convinced, it’s Groundhog Day soon. Brace yersel, and dig deep sports fans, well some of them, and sport loosely termed .
Some humour from FollowFollow (probably a timposter)
“If the Easdales are coming in then I hope somebody is tasked with keeping them away from our new bus “
I think its safe to say that the plan is now entering phase 2……
The corpse has been stripped and the last of the sinew and marrow is being pecked at.
My prediction is the same as the days of RTC.
In the days after RFC went into admin only one person came over to tidy up things and ensure everything was all ok
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/rangers/9099276/Rangers-director-Dave-King-makes-Ibrox-visit-as-Ally-McCoist-talks-to-administrators.html
http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/football/rangers-administration-dave-king-meets-with-administrators-1-2133117
Only one person asked the SFA if he was still ok to be a fit and proper person
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17283440
Same person was in Zurich according to the late and great Corsica (chapeau) to meet with CG, CW and Ellis
Same person is seen to be a “Rangers man”
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-rangers-skipper-richard-gough-says-1866874
Dave King will be waiting for the price to hit an agreed amount before he buys out the Spivs
This has all been agreed – along with Spivs, SFA and the SPL.
He will need to have another share issue to keep afloat but will blame those bad men….
And so it shall pass that Dave King will be Head of the Peepil…………
Has anyone else noticed how we often have a quiet period on TSFM, usually resulting in a re-examination of the old club/new club debate, and then…
just pops up again 🙂
Isn’t it nice how the media can cover, so resourcefully (take camera to beach), TRFC’s training stint? I just wonder how long it’ll be until they ask the club (or is it RIFC?) chairman, Walter, about the relatively unimportant events of today happening in the boardroom. I know boardrooms never hold the level of public interest that a beach does, but maybe they could just go along to Ibrox to pick up the highly informative press release :slamb: Oh, and take the usual brush along with them to Hampden to help sweep the natural questions of all decent journalists, about things like fit and proper persons, under that overcrowded carpet.
StevieBC says:
July 9, 2013 at 1:57 pm
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With these personnel and nomad changes – it doesn’t change the prospects for TRFC, I.e. cash flow crisis probably during next season?
Or with the spivs in control will the crisis happen sooner?
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The cash flow position represents an iron law of economics, known as the Micawber principle. They spend more than they earn, so it’s debtor prison (again), I’m afraid, unless something changes. Now that the spivs are in total control, with Walter “the dignified puppet” Smith fronting things to keep the bears quiet, they have two realistic options. Option one, cut expenses to the bone, sack Ally, and run a proper SPFL3 campaign, only spending twice as much as everyone else, with a real manager and normal backroom staff levels. Option 2, ditch TRFC, keep the properties, and it’s a nice little earner. The big problem for the spivs is finding some soft mark to take on TRFC , absorb all the losses, and pay them rent on Ibrox. It will be interesting to see who they come up with.
Changing Nomads requires a lot of management time and extra costs as the new Nomad completes its full due diligence process.
Did they conduct their required Due Dil in an expediated timescale ?
One of the Nomad’s responsibilities includes ensuring that proposed new directors are suitable for the company and are fit to be a director of a public company.
Did they conduct their required suitability checks on an expediated timescale ?
I guess the CE can answer that rather than speculate
SimonRaggett@strandhanson.co.uk
Wonder if it is wothwhile asking them do run similiar checks on Mr RIZVI, (ALI RAFAT) …..
You know, …. It might help expediate any future requirement for such a check …. since they seem to be good on expediency …….
Dear Mr Raggett
I think maybe the silence from Sir Walter of Cardigan lately will be because he’s still frantically looking through the “Business Management for Dummies” index trying to find those easily explained two sentence descriptions about how to comply with the various laws, how to chair a Board meeting, and how to keep an eye on your “friends” in the boardroom.
Hell mend him, not to mention the SFA and all the other club chairmen who are trying even harder to look in another direction, any direction.
Watching this slow motion car crash from the other side of the world has been fascinating…however I am gobsmacked at the latest developments…..really?
…and to repeat my previous post …..Where is the SFA investigation into the previous shenanigans never mind this latest turn……?
Any bets on this current sinking ship being scuttled and this will give the SFA et al a convenient excuse to move with the next incarnation and issue them with a clean bill of health…..gets more bizarre by the day….
What genie out of what bottle?
Lots of movers and shakers at Sevco. Was Walter no pally wae his fellow Rangers man Malcolm Murray?
Did Walter also no say if Easdale joins the board he will walk?
Charlie still rules over at Govan and Walter just tows the line, out of his depth maybe.
On a lighter note, Accrington Stanley (who are they, exactly) have signed Ian Naysmith from Sevco on loan.
How the mighty have fallen. I do mean Accrington of course.
It will be interesting to see what spin the MSM put on the latest changes and what they say Easdale and Morgan will bring to the club that Murray and Cartmell didn’t have or have lost. I know it’s really just to increase the level of spivery in the boardroom and strengthen Green’s hold, but surely someone must ask the question, though I doubt any of the hacks will dig deep and work it out for themselves, happy just to accept the PR line.
No matter the spin – or even plausible and acceptable explanations attached to what has been going on with Rangers over the past several months – even a diehard would have to conclude that the ship has not been stabilised. From boardroom splits, resignations, suspicion and inappropriate appointments (no disrespect to WS, but Chairman of a PLC – really?) and now scrambling over changes to NOMADs; something is very wrong – even if we forget about CtH.
It could be argued that we as a body are not a constituency with locus over this. What’s it got to do with TSFM has a ring about it I admit, but what about the SFA. the SPFL and the various Rangers Fan Groups?
Banging each with a small mallet gives off the sound of a brand new Terramundi pot – hollow and empty.
I also suspect that WS in particular may be in an untenable position. Quite apart from his unsuitability in his current role, he is most certainly being set up to take the fall on behalf of the spivs. For a real Rangers man, one would suspect there’s not enough money in all the banks in all of the Cayman Islands to agree to that. Therefore I strongly infer that he is being badly advised.
Has WS ever been quoted as saying he will resign if the Easdales join the board? I can see various mentions of it on KDS etc but no direct quotes. Anyone have a link to anything proving this?
I hope so cos it would be great to see Sir Dignity try to avoid leaving if he did say he would!
I’m a bit confused about the definition or criteria involved in being “a rangers man”. It seems that some are and some aren’t, or some REALLY are but some REALLY aren’t, -( in local parlance this could be described as – “aye, am ur, or, nah, ah’m urny” )- also, some aren’t rangers enough, or can they maybe be too much of a rangers man? Or they used to be one but aren’t any more? Or some were only latent rangers men but didn’t even know it until some epiphany revealed it to all and sundry including themselves. In such an instance they could possibly be described as being and not being a rangers man at the same time or depending on who’s asking or when they asked, (sort of like a Schroedinger’s Rangers Man).
Just what are the criteria and who decides? is there a Lodge ruling? (Not Lord Hodge you understand).
How is it measured? Are there grave challenges to meet? (Thinking Homer Simpson and the Stonecutters episode here)
I also seem to remember that Gordon Strachan was deemed by some to not meet the “Celtic minded” criteria.
Is this a yin and yang thing?
Does anyone have a link to these mythical standards?
Some apologies, but not much, for the attempted levity on what could turn out to be a momentous day in the second downfall.
Ok, i’m going to go out on a limb here ….
Anyone who thinks that ….
starting with @Pmacgiollabhain tweet on Sunday, the events unwrapped on here in the wake of that and the subsequent events of today ….. are not linked ……
I suggest think again.
Something is wrong ….. very very wrong !
Aw naw ,now what we will get from the smsm is ,We didnt know cause we got oan the wrang bus.
nevilleprat says:
July 9, 2013 at 3:43 pm
What genie out of what bottle?
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The Genie with the light brown brogues maybe?
Three wishes on their way?
The wheels on the bus might just be about to fall off.
Saw this on BBC webpage and thought it was worth sharing…
“1521: FOOTBALL
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) indefinitely suspends four clubs involved in two play-off matches that ended with “scandalous” scorelines.
Plateau United Feeders were 79-0 victors over Akurba FC while Police Machine FC demolished Babayaro FC 67-0.
“It is unacceptable – a scandal of huge proportions,” says Muke Umeh, chairman of the NFF Organising Committee. “All four teams are suspended immediately and indefinitely, pending further sanctions.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/23237779
The guff in the Glasgow evening times continues
Quote ,Lee Elbow’s McCulloch=fears wonderkid Lewis Macleod could be targeted by Barclays Premier League clubs if he continues to star for The Rangers ,it was a stunning return to form against Champion league contenders Brora Rangers at Dungeon Park on Sunday ,a team who are at their peak due to being near the sea ,ok,ok aye know spot the deliberate mistake .
Exiled Celt says:
July 9, 2013 at 2:47 pm
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I think its safe to say that the plan is now entering phase 2……
The corpse has been stripped and the last of the sinew and marrow is being pecked at.
My prediction is the same as the days of RTC.
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A bearded vulture is impressive through its coloration and size: 3 m (10 ft) in wingspan and a weight of 5 to 7 kg (11 to 15 lbs)! As it eats more bones than flesh, its head is not bald like in the case of other vulture species.
This spectacular bird had to find something for replacing
the bone crashing jaws: a special technique of its own. This bird carries up in the air, holding with its feet, big bones (this is the only vulture that can grab things!), that are eventually (when the bird has reached the right height and place) dropped. The bones fall on special rocks (called anvils and used for years and even generations) and an experienced individual will break apart the bone from the first trial.
The bird will eat not only the soft fatty marrow, but also the tough pieces of bone (rich in protein and minerals). Smaller bones are entirely ingested, without breaking them. The powerful gastric juices will dissolve them like the meat. This is the only species whose diet is based 90 % on bones and bone marrow, gaining the title of the planet’s sole osteophage (whose diet is based on bones) species. Unlike other vultures, the bearded vulture will not touch rotten meat!
Am certain this story still has wings! 😎
Some posters on RM are not impressed with the new appointment =====================================================
“I posted on here, [RM Bears Den], to a torrent of criticism, that if Easdale came on, I was out, despite having a set of the same seats since 84/85 season.
“Now, as this has sneakily been done right after the ST renewal deadline, and having paid my money in full up front, I can do nothing this time around.
Having had a look at the Easdale business “empire” it is not exactly great reading – their assets are only marginally more than their liabilities – in fact, the nett value of all their businesses comes into around £400k, according to Companies House, and latest accounts.
As has already been mentioned, thus far they have not put a single penny into the club, in fact every ST holder has put more in than either of the brothers – I cannot see any stories saying they are or have been ST holders.
So thus far, they will be TAKING FROM the club (wined, dined, free tickets etc., and their stipend for being non execs.)
And with zero business experience outwith their own tiny goldfish bowl, I do not see what they bring to a brand we want to be worldwide successful.
For me, this is a BAD move. I feel that, unfortunately, there are far more changes in the near future, as individuals such as Easdales try to make further power grabs, not for anything as laudible as “for the benefit of the club” but purely with self interest in mind.
NOT a good day for Rangers.”
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And a reply;
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“Quite agree. While Murray and Cartmel were not a great asset to the board, I cant see what the Easdales are bringing to the table. Their limited business knowledge has been gained in the Bus / Taxi business and if the accounts they have filed at companies house are to be believed, their total assets are only around the £400,000 mark. Something just does not sit right with this move”
StevieBC says:
July 9, 2013 at 5:16 pm
And a reply;
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“Quite agree. While Murray and Cartmel were not a great asset to the board, I cant see what the Easdales are bringing to the table. Their limited business knowledge has been gained in the Bus / Taxi business and if the accounts they have filed at companies house are to be believed, their total assets are only around the £400,000 mark. Something just does not sit right with this move”
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Aren’t they overlooking the fact that in just one poxy little depot, £100k was lying around in small change? Multiply that by every garage in the group- must be loads of money. I wonder what the cash in hand figure in the audited accounts was, by the way?
Neepheid
Its not what Easdales are bringing to the table its what they get from sitting at it.
Almost total exemption from msm scrutiny because of the linkage. Any challenge of them would become a challenge to the culture they have become a visible part of.
Some dignifed folk on the inside are being faced with the kind of ethical decisions that make dignity real dignit and not a soundbite.
Malcolm Murray had the good of the club at heart.
a sad day and an undignified exit that says aawful lot.
Sir Walter’s position is past untenable.
He is Toom Tabard reincarnated.
And he loses if he stays or if he goes.
I think he should go down fighting with whistles in both hands while he can still score some collateral damage and set himself up for the new, new club that will be needed.
For Reference
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-corruption
were you messing around with mySql … lol
newtz says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:34 pm
‘..For Reference
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-corruption..’
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Now, if you would just put that into Sanskrit.. I might have an idea what it means!!
Seriously, though, was there a general problem with access to the blog?
I kept getting ‘error establishing connection’ several times until about 5 minutes ago.
I was also getting a ‘data error’ 😳
Ah! Now I see the edit facility! Great staff. No, stiff. No, no stuff!
And it’s back, I thought the Day of Reckoning had arrived 😯
@Auldheid
Exactly. Why does Roman Abramovich chuck so much money at Chelsea –
A lifelong love of all things Stamford Bridge, (Chelsea-itis?)
or a virtual guarantee that he’ll never be extradited to Russia should various factions there turn against him?
john clarke says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:40 pm
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Have a sneaky feeling twas an Own Goal … 😳
mySql DataBase corruption likely …. Not DOS …. 🙄
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23245412
Club 9? Previously involved in failed bids for Rangers and Sheff Weds.?
ForresDee says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:44 pm
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thought the Day of Reckoning had arrived
Brill …. 😀
Do you think there is any connection to new Chinese Wifi setup …. and then Strand Hanson who have a tie up with Chinese state owned Citic … and then as Nomad and Broker they need Chinese Wall
Jeeps …… you may be onto something @Forres 😈
neepheid says:
July 9, 2013 at 5:23 pm
“I wonder what the cash in hand figure in the audited accounts was, by the way?”
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McGills buses are only part of their business empire. They may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.
Castofthousands says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 pm
…. may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.
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I wonder for how long …. 😆
Castofthousands says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 pm
McGills buses are only part of their business empire. They may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.
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Do you mean off the radar wealth? Whose radar in particular, I wonder?
Castofthousands says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 pm
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neepheid says:
“I wonder what the cash in hand figure in the audited accounts was, by the way?”
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McGills buses are only part of their business empire. They may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.
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Sportsco Limited is a new start company with 1 director from Greenock
Wonder what that’s about?
Would anyone know if TRFC are paying their suppliers’ bills promptly, or has TRFC extended payment terms – or is the club perhaps not paying some bills ?
I have no evidence at all to suggest the above is happening – but it would be interesting to confirm if the new club has a more responsible attitude towards paying its dues than the previous club.
Castofthousands says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 pm
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neepheid says:
July 9, 2013 at 5:23 pm
“I wonder what the cash in hand figure in the audited accounts was, by the way?”
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McGills buses are only part of their business empire. They may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.
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And some the police would like to know a bit more about 👿
newtz says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:58 pm
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Castofthousands says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 pm
…. may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.
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You think??!!
iamacant says:
July 9, 2013 at 9:07 pm
Castofthousands says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 pm
neepheid says:
“I wonder what the cash in hand figure in the audited accounts was, by the way?”
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McGills buses are only part of their business empire. They may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.
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Sportsco Limited is a new start company with 1 director from Greenock
Wonder what that’s about?
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Inc. Date: 30 Apr 2013
1 Director James Easdale
Also
https://www.duedil.com/director/905250705/james-easdale/directorships
Not many of you will remember ( or even have heard of) ‘Torn Curtain’ ( 1966) , with Paul Newman as a mathematician spy for the U.S., in East Berlin to con a fellow mathematician into revealing the maths behind a secret formula.
I remember it for one sequence only, in which anti-commy East Berliners help western ‘spies’ to get out of East Berlin.
They run a bus, identical to the ordinary public service bus, but with the escapee hidden aboard and with genuine East Berliner passengers, a few minutes before the regular scheduled bus, and at the checkpoint, the driver and the other ‘passengers’ create a diversion by getting off their marks while the spy runs the few yards into into West Berlin.
A novel use for a bus!
Wonder if it would work with any other contraband?
( And, btw, the movie is now very, very dated. Not one of Newman’s best.)
What else might be ingeniously transported by bus, I wonder?
Castofthousands says:
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 pm
“…. may have other revenue streams that we are all unaware of.”
I think the phrase is “may have other revenue streams that HMRC is unaware of”, no ?
54 (revenue streams) to 0 (tax)
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-in-crisis-ibrox-fans-warned-1118295
Rangers in crisis: Ibrox fans warned to be cautious over Club 9 Sports bid for administration-hit club
2 Apr 2012 07:21
FORMER Sheffield Wednesday chairman Lee Strafford last night warned Rangers fans they must see the colour of Club 9 Sports’ money before trusting their takeover bid.
… continues …
slimshady61 says:
July 9, 2013 at 11:05 pm
“I think the phrase is “may have other revenue streams that HMRC is unaware of”, no ?”
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I’m just kite flying. The breeze appears to be picking up.