Generic Sevco / Rangers meltdown thread

[Ronniekirk]

Can he get the likes of Black, Moshi monsters, foster etc all playing better? Nah, that'd need a magician.
He has to be a better manager than McDowall Thats for sure and he is bound to get them better motivated and organised so assume he will at least do better results wise but let's wait and see

[Ronniekirk]

Just on the news that the new director or is it Board member graham reported for Allegedly sending inappropriate tweet which was anti Islam and had cartoon of the Phrophet Mohamed involved in a a Homosexual Act .Think a few folk on here were predicting he could be a liability .:confused:

[jonty]

Just on the news that the new director or is it Board member graham reported for Allegedly sending inappropriate tweet which was anti Islam and had cartoon of the Phrophet Mohamed involved in a a Homosexual Act .Think a few folk on here were predicting he could be a liability .:confused:

:agree: certainly seems to be a bit of a bombscare

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-31838762

[bighairyfaeleith]

:agree: certainly seems to be a bit of a bombscare

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-31838762

Brilliant the circus continues :greengrin

As for McCall, he done well at motherwell when he had a budget, as soon as that dried up he quit because he knew they would be ****.

He won't save the rangers, might pick up a few points but the bottom line is the players don't want to be there because they have been told there **** by king. Similar to our predicament last year. The Rangers are ****ed and no masonic magic will help them now.

[theonlywayisup]

Chris Grahams allegedly sent a homosexual Mohammed text. Where do The Rangers get these people from.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-board-member-chris-graham-5314714

[marinello59]

Chris Grahams allegedly sent a homosexual Mohammed text. Where do The Rangers get these people from.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-board-member-chris-graham-5314714

They have obviously outgrown the West Coast bigotry league and decided to move on to a bigger stage. :greengrin

[bighairyfaeleith]

They have obviously outgrown the West Coast bigotry league and decided to move on to a bigger stage. :greengrin

We should offer to pay there flights to Syria:aok:

[Phil D. Rolls]

McCall is a good manager. He'll give them a bit of a lift I think.

He won't get them fit though.

[Springbank]

He won't get them fit though.

Not during season 14-15 that's for sure

That ship has sailed

[Pete]

Not during season 14-15 that's for sure

That ship has sailed

It hasn't sailed. Kris Boyd has eaten it.

[Springbank]

That's not a waistline that's a plimsole line...

[s.a.m]

It hasn't sailed. Kris Boyd has eaten it.

:greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

Chris Grahams allegedly sent a homosexual Mohammed text. Where do The Rangers get these people from.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-board-member-chris-graham-5314714

the rangers / hun class - looks a great appointment. Keep up the good work.

[snedzuk]

Just on the news that the new director or is it Board member graham reported for Allegedly sending inappropriate tweet which was anti Islam and had cartoon of the Phrophet Mohamed involved in a a Homosexual Act .Think a few folk on here were predicting he could be a liability .:confused:

Certain this must be a wind up, but have just looked and it would appear to be the case - they really are the gift that keeps on giving only this time in new and unpredictable ways.

[Scott Allan Key]

Will Graham get away with it? MSM are already defending him, Tom English, for one. But worth remembering Scotland's majority of Muslims live on south side of Glasgow and many support Rangers and he represents them too!

The tragic irony for me is if it is perceived an actionable offense by Rangers against their own for offending Muslims but not for delighting in slaughter of Catholics (a heritage I share) by their fans.

[Cropley10]

No chance they or anyone else will do anything.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Je Suis Charlie Green

[Scott Allan Key]

Nothing to see here. 'Funny hand-shakes' all round.

[Keith_M]

Re Graham: The most common refrain on the SMSM comments section is, 'he hasn't been charged with anything'.

Obviously, that excuses any possible offence he could have made to a large part of the world's population.

Oh and 'freedom of speech' has reared its head a few times. Funny that, as the same people wanted to stop anyone using the term 'Hun', on the grounds it is offensive to Protestants.

[CropleyWasGod]

Re Graham: The most common refrain on the SMSM comments section is, 'he hasn't been charged with anything'.

Obviously, that excuses any possible offence he could have made to a large part of the world's population.

Oh and 'freedom of speech' has reared its head a few times. Funny that, as the same people wanted to stop anyone using the term 'Hun', on the grounds it is offensive to Protestants.

I think I'm right in saying that, if a complaint is made, the police have to investigate.

Now.... what are the chances of someone in Glasgow complaining about a football team.... ??

:cb

[Keith_M]

I think I'm right in saying that, if a complaint is made, the police have to investigate.

Now.... what are the chances of someone in Glasgow complaining about a football team.... ??

:cb


Oh very low, I'd imagine.

People through there have got much better things to do with their time :wink:

[Deansy]

I think I'm right in saying that, if a complaint is made, the police have to investigate.

Now.... what are the chances of someone in Glasgow complaining about a football team.... ??

:cb

'Weeg-finest' will probably be fuming the Hun have actually done this - whilst not a 'celebrity' or even a 'Big Name', Chris Graham has, over the last few years, become quite a notable figure so the question will/could/should be - 'Why wasn't this picked up by the Police themselves earlier ??'. And then possibly - 'Anti-Islam maybe but there's also Anti-Catholic/Anti-Ireland remarks ??.

[grunt]

Kenny McDowell has left the club.

[Jim44]

Kenny McDowell has left the club.

Incomplete sentence. Kenny McDowell has left the club in a hell of a state. :-)

[CropleyWasGod]

Incomplete sentence. Kenny McDowell has left the club in a hell of a state. :-)

Incomplete sentence.

Kenny McDowell has left the club in a hell of a state, and we are so grateful.

[Billy Whizz]

Incomplete sentence. Kenny McDowell has left the club in a hell of a state. :-)

That's a shame

[IrnBru22]

Rangers news conference to present McCall as manager at 5pm on SSN

[jacomo]

Kenny McDowell has left the club.

Is he helping Swally with his garden?

[Spike Mandela]

Rangers news conference to present McCall as manager at 5pm on SSN

Sweepstake on cliches?

i'll start "get this club back where it rightly belongs"

[Keith_M]

Sweepstake on cliches?

i'll start "get this club back where it rightly belongs"

Hello Hello

No Surrender

We Arra Peepul

We'll guard old Ibrox Walls

[IrnBru22]

SSN said conference was at 5pm, nothing been on yet

[Hibernia&Alba]

SSN said conference was at 5pm, nothing been on yet

Good. The only press conference of theirs I would want to watch is the one that announces their closure.

[IrnBru22]

Stuart mccall "im not gonna be one of they managers that come in and say every player is going to get a chance, if we win and on saturday by a couple goals and the game after that it will be same starting 11 every week for me, but obviously thats not going to happen"

[Ronniekirk]

SSN said conference was at 5pm, nothing been on yet

Saw a clip on the 6 o'clock news As a Club we have been getting kicked for far to long . So predictable to try and make put that it's every ones else fault really can't be bothered with all this clap trap ,but as expected the Media are lapping it all up .
Typical they have Livi at home for first game so if he wins that it is hardly an achievement based on Thier first half performance

[Bostonhibby]

'Weeg-finest' will probably be fuming the Hun have actually done this - whilst not a 'celebrity' or even a 'Big Name', Chris Graham has, over the last few years, become quite a notable figure so the question will/could/should be - 'Why wasn't this picked up by the Police themselves earlier ??'. And then possibly - 'Anti-Islam maybe but there's also Anti-Catholic/Anti-Ireland remarks ??.
Maybe hoping a wee word in the lodge will hush it all up? Could work as the media up there won't exactly dig into the background. Some appointment though; more of the same please.

Wonder how the international sports direct brand feels about being associated with the latest addition to the board.

[Onceinawhile]

I happen to have been in the company of Chris Graham as he and I have a mutual friend. Its difficult to tell from a few hours, but he seemed like a decent chap (football team excepted).

[Bostonhibby]

Re Graham: The most common refrain on the SMSM comments section is, 'he hasn't been charged with anything'.

Obviously, that excuses any possible offence he could have made to a large part of the world's population.

Oh and 'freedom of speech' has reared its head a few times. Funny that, as the same people wanted to stop anyone using the term 'Hun', on the grounds it is offensive to Protestants.

Neither was Jimmy Saville

And the don't do irony the huns don't.

[BH Hibs]

Sweepstake on cliches?

i'll start "get this club back where it rightly belongs"

You missed for the good of Scottish football at the end of that mate

[truehibernian]

I happen to have been in the company of Chris Graham as he and I have a mutual friend. Its difficult to tell from a few hours, but he seemed like a decent chap (football team excepted).

I think he has already done a fine job in upholding the 'standards' that King and Murray were extolling this week - as I said when he was appointed, it would not take long for the media (and more crucially, social media) to expose him. Took less than 24 hours so even I was surprised :greengrin

Someone told me a great quote last week about social media.........they are 'the new weapons of mass distraction' - I'm always bewildered when people want positions that they know will garner public attention, that they don't first look back at what they have posted and written on social media when more 'carefree'.

I've heard the lad on television and he talks well if not a little contrived......however some of his social media posts have been terrible :rolleyes:

[Cropley10]

I happen to have been in the company of Chris Graham as he and I have a mutual friend. Its difficult to tell from a few hours, but he seemed like a decent chap (football team excepted).

I see he works for Chris Graham Consulting Limited. Any idea what line the business that shares his name is in.

Nice to hear he's a decent chap, as he must work hard to disguise that online & on TV!! :greengrin:


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[Geo_1875]

I happen to have been in the company of Chris Graham as he and I have a mutual friend. Its difficult to tell from a few hours, but he seemed like a decent chap (football team excepted).

I don't know him but I've had dealings with a number of "professionals" who are committed followers of The Rangers. These guys are not 90 minute bigots. For them it's a full-time job.

[Peevemor]

I don't know him but I've had dealings with a number of "professionals" who are committed followers of The Rangers. These guys are not 90 minute bigots. For them it's a full-time job.

:agree:

[The Pointer]

I happen to have been in the company of Chris Graham as he and I have a mutual friend. Its difficult to tell from a few hours, but he seemed like a decent chap (football team excepted).

I'm sure he's possibly a decent lad out of the snakepit, but you have to question his judgement since he's been on the path to some kind of involvement at Ibrox for some time.

Two questions have to be asked though. If he sent the tweet at the time of Charlie Hebdo, why has it taken so long to come out, and didn't he foresee the ramifications of sending such a cartoon to one of Britain's greatest headbanging extremist 'preachers'?

[CropleyWasGod]

I'm sure he's possibly a decent lad out of the snakepit, but you have to question his judgement since he's been on the path to some kind of involvement at Ibrox for some time.

Two questions have to be asked though. If he sent the tweet at the time of Charlie Hebdo, why has it taken so long to come out, and didn't he foresee the ramifications of sending such a cartoon to one of Britain's greatest headbanging extremist 'preachers'?
Someone of a certain persuasion has kept it in reserve, to be used when required :)

[Scott Allan Key]

I'm sure he's possibly a decent lad out of the snakepit, but you have to question his judgement since he's been on the path to some kind of involvement at Ibrox for some time.

Two questions have to be asked though. If he sent the tweet at the time of Charlie Hebdo, why has it taken so long to come out, and didn't he foresee the ramifications of sending such a cartoon to one of Britain's greatest headbanging extremist 'preachers'?

Despite attempt to 'offend' by Graham, Anjem Choudhary is well known in peaceful, established Muslim and counter-extremism circles to be a security service stooge whose continued appearances on BBC only confirm that he in the perverse way that government operate, simply baiting and ****-stirring. Any public appearance Choudhary would make in front of real Muslims would lead to his ridicule and castigation. Any remark he makes publicly will be carefully vetted to sustain the subtext of subversion and undermining of real Muslims because of his carefully worded government approved extremism.

Sorry for long-winded answer but Muslims are less inclined to act on this as they know or suspect Choudhary's politicking, despise his extremism and if what Choudhary claimed to be Islam was true, 99% of Muslims would leave the faith overnight.

The only people who may have influence over this are the sleeping Muslim Rangers fans whose commercial benefit allows them replica shirts without alcohol sponsors. I don't think for instance, rabid Celtic fans like Humza Yousuf MSP may be of use because there is no genuine dialogue between supporters of the two clubs.

[truehibernian]

Despite attempt to 'offend' by Graham, Anjem Choudhary is well known in peaceful, established Muslim and counter-extremism circles to be a security service stooge whose continued appearances on BBC only confirm that he in the perverse way that government operate, simply baiting and ****-stirring. Any public appearance Choudhary would make in front of real Muslims would lead to his ridicule and castigation. Any remark he makes publicly will be carefully vetted to sustain the subtext of subversion and undermining of real Muslims because of his carefully worded government approved extremism.

Sorry for long-winded answer but Muslims are less inclined to act on this as they know or suspect Choudhary's politicking, despise his extremism and if what Choudhary claimed to be Islam was true, 99% of Muslims would leave the faith overnight.

The only people who may have influence over this are the sleeping Muslim Rangers fans whose commercial benefit allows them replica shirts without alcohol sponsors. I don't think for instance, rabid Celtic fans like Humza Yousuf MSP may be of use because there is no genuine dialogue between supporters of the two clubs.

Sorry, I must be missing something completely - never ever ever have I felt the urge to go on social media and mock a faith, especially at a time of heightened tensions.........I don't care who Anjem Choudhary is.........it all boils down to respect, common courtesy and basic manners..........very very few seem to have these values on Twitter - it's not about a scale of 'what offends' for me or whether one person is less popular than the rest.......it's a scale of basic common decency. He (Graham) has none and it's far far more worrying that 'Mr Due Diligence King' didn't do just that the minute he had his foot under the table at Ibrox amongst his director appointments :aok:

The Rangers are a disgusting club and institution - McCall is absolutely perfect for them too :agree:

[grunt]

Interesting, as usual, comment from C4 News' Alex Thomson

http://blogs.channel4.com/alex-thomsons-view/strange-case-rangers-prophet-mohammed-cartoon/9163

[CropleyWasGod]

Interesting, as usual, comment from C4 News' Alex Thomson

http://blogs.channel4.com/alex-thomsons-view/strange-case-rangers-prophet-mohammed-cartoon/9163

Indeed it is.

I have no doubt that the loudest voices in all of this will not be Muslims, gays or "liberals", no matter that they will have their valid views. The loudest voices will be those of anti-Rangers people.

[Billy Whizz]

What's the latest on their funding gap?
Has Ashley's loan been used, or are the new Board they using their own money?

[CropleyWasGod]

What's the latest on their funding gap?
Has Ashley's loan been used, or are the new Board they using their own money?

The last I heard was from Llambias as he was scuttling across Glasgow Airport last week. He was asked if the additional £5m had been drawn down, and his answer was "No."

Wages and HMRC are due in a couple of weeks, which will be concentrating minds. I think that teacakes will be the first expense to get stopped.

[KeithTheHibby]

The last I heard was from Llambias as he was scuttling across Glasgow Airport last week. He was asked if the additional £5m had been drawn down, and his answer was "No."

Wages and HMRC are due in a couple of weeks, which will be concentrating minds. I think that teacakes will be the first expense to get stopped.

Boyd will not be impressed.

[Weststandwanab]

The bigot Chris Graham has resigned.

[Hibernia&Alba]

The bigot Chris Graham has resigned.

To be fair, four days in post for a Rangers fan rep, before his being forced to resign for his personal attitudes, is good going. He must be a moderate Hun.

[greenginger]

To be fair, four days in post for a Rangers fan rep, before his being forced to resign for his personal attitudes, is good going. He must be a moderate Hun.

Probably been waiting his whole life for that appointment.

Very wise of our Frank Dougan not to do social media. You never know what skeletons can pop out of the digital closet. :greengrin

[Weststandwanab]

To be fair, four days in post for a Rangers fan rep, before his being forced to resign for his personal attitudes, is good going. He must be a moderate Hun.

That is a fair point.

[Corstorphine Hibby]

The bigot Chris Graham has resigned.

Anyone else taste the irony or just me ?

[Spike Mandela]

The bigot Chris Graham has resigned.

Ha ha. Wonder if he gets to keep Club blazer and tie.:greengrin

Not to worry there will be another fans rep along in a minute to take his place. Would be nice if it was a modern, progressive thinking, non sectarian libertarian but I won't hold my breath.:cb

A lesson for all of us that in these days of social media none of us can escape from the consequences of what we post online.

[Keith_M]

Anyone else taste the irony or just me ?


Just you.

[Ozyhibby]

Ha ha. Wonder if he gets to keep Club blazer and tie.:greengrin

Not to worry there will be another fans rep along in a minute to take his place. Would be nice if it was a modern, progressive thinking, non sectarian libertarian but I won't hold my breath.:cb

A lesson for all of us that in these days of social media none of us can escape from the consequences of what we post online.

Like this guy who is organising the fix Ibrox campaign?

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/13/61d0db9ac49e93fae46f2d6544a76201.jpg

[Hibernia&Alba]

Like this guy who is organising the fix Ibrox campaign?

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/13/61d0db9ac49e93fae46f2d6544a76201.jpg


They are degenerates. Ignorant, hate filled lunatics. So now it's the Muslims rather than the Catholics?

[Corstorphine Hibby]

Just you.


They are degenerates. Ignorant, hate filled lunatics. So now it's the Muslims rather than the Catholics?

Perhaps not.

[Iain G]

They are degenerates. Ignorant, hate filled lunatics. So now it's the Muslims rather than the Catholics?

God help any Catholic Muslims who shop in Sports Direct... :wink:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Like this guy who is organising the fix Ibrox campaign?

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/13/61d0db9ac49e93fae46f2d6544a76201.jpg
:wtf:

[Jack]

They are degenerates. Ignorant, hate filled lunatics. So now it's the Muslims rather than the Catholics?

Probably both.

[Ozyhibby]

http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/news/home-news/organiser-of-volunteer-crew-to-repair-ibrox-is-latest-rangers-fan-to-be-engulfed-in-r.120644078?utm_source=www.heraldscotland.com&utm_medium=RSS%2520Feed&utm_campaign=Scottish%2520News&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

[Cropley10]

Probably been waiting his whole life for that appointment.

Very wise of our Frank Dougan not to do social media. You never know what skeletons can pop out of the digital closet. :greengrin

A colleague of mine worked for RFC before they were liquidated.

Two pairs of brown brogues £300 each per year. Plus an Armani suit

As you say he's wanted & worked for that all his puff and it lasted 4 days.

Choked. But probably gets to keep the clobber.

[Scott Allan Key]

http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/news/home-news/organiser-of-volunteer-crew-to-repair-ibrox-is-latest-rangers-fan-to-be-engulfed-in-r.120644078?utm_source=www.heraldscotland.com&utm_medium=RSS%2520Feed&utm_campaign=Scottish%2520News&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Do you think he knows the Queen is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad? It just goes to show, if singing about murdering Catholics is fair game in Scotland, then any offense is deemed okay for their support.

Scotland's shame.

[fatbloke]

Just exactly who is Rangers new boss Davina or Stuart. Something about million pound drops has me confused.:greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

The bigot Chris Graham has resigned.

They really are looking like a much better business than before - FFS a director is appointed arbitrarily / annointed without any real thought except he seems to be a the rangers man - and cops it a couple of days later for something that could have been spotted by even the most basic due diligence check.

I am looking forward to King being empowered to ride the clowns bicycle properly asap - they will hopefully be able to appoint a more discrete bigot who remains hidden for a bit longer thereby making an even bigger splash when they are eventually outed.

There really is a world outside inbred corners of Govan looking on in amazement. Maybe Ashley will have to do nothing but pick up the corpse after the new new rangers directors are finished dragging them down to a new low.

[Bostonhibby]

They are degenerates. Ignorant, hate filled lunatics. So now it's the Muslims rather than the Catholics?

So if Ethnic cleansing is the answer to this mans concerns have we been given any clue about which country he and people like him will be cleansed to? I really don't think England want them.

[Scott Allan Key]

So if Ethnic cleansing is the answer to this mans concerns have we been given any clue about which country he and people like him will be cleansed to? I really don't think England want them.

'Ethnic cleansing' doesn't mean repatriation, even if he might believe that. It was a term used by Serbians to describe the killing of Bosnian Muslims en masse. Hence the seriousness of its advocacy.

[Bostonhibby]

'Ethnic cleansing' doesn't mean repatriation, even if he might believe that. It was a term used by Serbians to describe the killing of Bosnian Muslims en masse. Hence the seriousness of its advocacy.

:agree: Am acutely aware of that, and being repulsed by the mans conclusion I thought a wee bit of irony / sarcasm was appropriate.

[Ronniekirk]

What's the latest on their funding gap?
Has Ashley's loan been used, or are the new Board they using their own money?
Until they unravel the wheeling and dealing of the previous board they won't properly know

[Scott Allan Key]

:agree: Am acutely aware of that, and being repulsed by the mans conclusion I thought a wee bit of irony / sarcasm was appropriate.

Gotcha. ;)

[Jim44]

McCall saying how little the Toon five can offer him - "Remie Streete is out with illness and injury, Kevin Mbabu is lacking match football, Shane Ferguson I don't think has even been across the border and has a long-term knee injury. Bigirimama has a medical condition and is seeing a consultant up here but I doubt he will be available in the near future." Good old Ashley.

[Billy Whizz]

McCall saying how little the Toon five can offer him - "Remie Streete is out with illness and injury, Kevin Mbabu is lacking match football, Shane Ferguson I don't think has even been across the border and has a long-term knee injury. Bigirimama has a medical condition and is seeing a consultant up here but I doubt he will be available in the near future." Good old Ashley.

Wonder who's picking up the tab for these guys, Rangers and Newcastle?

[s.a.m]

McCall saying how little the Toon five can offer him - "Remie Streete is out with illness and injury, Kevin Mbabu is lacking match football, Shane Ferguson I don't think has even been across the border and has a long-term knee injury. Bigirimama has a medical condition and is seeing a consultant up here but I doubt he will be available in the near future." Good old Ashley.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uSTOHa4Im4

[AlbertK86]

Wonder who's picking up the tab for these guys, Rangers and Newcastle?

Was told it was Rangers paying all their wages out of Ashley's loan.

This was to use the loan up ASAP so they would need the next 5mil

The source was from Newcastle but I'm not sure even Rangers would be that stupid so a bit sceptical as to the accuracy

Would be hilarious if true however

[Jim44]

Wonder who's picking up the tab for these guys, Rangers and Newcastle?

I don't think Sevco will be picking up much of the tab, considering how shop-soiled the goods are. You just wonder about Ashley's motives, given he has a large vested interest in his Ibrox plaything.

[Spike Mandela]

Sooooo, where's this nomad King had lined up and was going to appoint last week??:cb

[Bostonhibby]

Gotcha. ;)

:aok:

[John_the_angus_hibby]

Instead of condemning behaviour or racist or bigoted views Rangers fan advise "think before you type anything on social media, it will back and bite you".

Yes be careful with how you present the bile folks!

http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showforum=1


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[Bostonhibby]

Sooooo, where's this nomad King had lined up and was going to appoint last week??:cb

Maybe had some concerns about the type of director they have been appointing recently and the manner of their appointment - and ran a mile?

[CropleyWasGod]

Maybe had some concerns about the type of director they have been appointing recently and the manner of their appointment - and ran a mile?
It's interesting that the new guy actually resigned on Tuesday, although it took a few days for that to be announced. Perhaps the potential Nomad put some pressure on.

[Bostonhibby]

It's interesting that the new guy actually resigned on Tuesday, although it took a few days for that to be announced. Perhaps the potential Nomad put some pressure on.
Yep, very likely.

Tends to suggest if one can be found they will probably have little influence with this type of client though. King will see it as just another box he needs to tick.

[Iain G]

Was told it was Rangers paying all their wages out of Ashley's loan.

This was to use the loan up ASAP so they would need the next 5mil

The source was from Newcastle but I'm not sure even Rangers would be that stupid so a bit sceptical as to the accuracy

Would be hilarious if true however

So Ashley loans The Rangers money, then loans them some players which are then paid for by the loan he has already provided The Rangers which means he gets double benefit of said money and Rangers will actually be paying him twice with it, once on salaries for his own players and twice when they pay the loan back? Talk about finding ways to make your money go further ;-)

[Jack Hackett]

So Ashley loans The Rangers money, then loans them some players which are then paid for by the loan he has already provided The Rangers which means he gets double benefit of said money and Rangers will actually be paying him twice with it, once on salaries for his own players and twice when they pay the loan back? Talk about finding ways to make your money go further ;-)

This is how millionaires become gazillionaires. Find a cash cow (preferably one as thick as pigsh*t), and milk it 'til it's dry

[Iain G]

This is how millionaires become gazillionaires. Find a cash cow (preferably one as thick as pigsh*t), and milk it 'til it's dry

Actually three ways! When a The Rangers fan goes out and buys a The Rangers top and gets the name Vuckic on the back he gets a huge lump of the profit through sports direct and owning the club logos etc! Man has run rings around them, probably just for a bit of fun in his spare time ;-)

[Springbank]

Dave King has lifted the beleaguered Bears

That's 3 good solid draws since he came in vs Cowdenbeath Livi & QoTS

[Bostonhibby]

Dave King has lifted the beleaguered Bears

That's 3 good solid draws since he came in vs Cowdenbeath Livi & QoTS

:agree: Was just thinking that, they are on some run since King (nearly) got on the board. One director appointed then departing for getting caught out making hun like comments and coming out undefeated since the King show began. I wondered if Johnny hun has worked out that the Newcastle guy they didn't want won them some of those points?

I suppose its like taking and spending Ashleys money whilst simultaneously not wanting to be involved with Ashley. New
name, new club, same bad habits.

[fatbloke]

Dave King has lifted the beleaguered Bears

That's 3 good solid draws since he came in vs Cowdenbeath Livi & QoTS

:faf:

[Ronniekirk]

McCall indicating on TV tonight he will be speaking to King tonight about what Funds he has available to him to go into Transfer Market for Free Agents Anyone any idea who is still out there that could maybe come in and do a job for them

[Jim44]

McCall indicating on TV tonight he will be speaking to King tonight about what Funds he has available to him to go into Transfer Market for Free Agents Anyone any idea who is still out there that could maybe come in and do a job for them

I would imagine that, on paper, there will be several decent players who are free agents but you've got to guess at the reason why they are available. They could be injured ; taking a sabbatical for the sake of it and because they don't need the cash ; too greedy and won't play for anything less than they're accustomed to ; they've lost their hunger and passion for the game. Add any other reasons to that list but, bottom line, I don't think there will be a long queue of candidates waiting to join that rancid club.

[Billy Whizz]

I would imagine that, on paper, there will be several decent players who are free agents but you've got to guess at the reason why they are available. They could be injured ; taking a sabbatical for the sake of it and because they don't need the cash ; too greedy and won't play for anything less than they're accustomed to ; they've lost their hunger and passion for the game. Add any other reasons to that list but, bottom line, I don't think there will be a long queue of candidates waiting to join that rancid club.

Jim, depends on what money is on offer.
Most free agents are not likely to be match fit for a bit anyway.
Are they able to do emergency loans? If they can, is this only from Scottish clubs?

[portycabbage]

Jim, depends on what money is on offer.
Most free agents are not likely to be match fit for a bit anyway.
Are they able to do emergency loans? If they can, is this only from Scottish clubs?

Yes and yes. Actually I think they may not be able to do even them in the last couple months of the season, unless they have a genuine goalie emergency.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

McCall saying how little the Toon five can offer him - "Remie Streete is out with illness and injury, Kevin Mbabu is lacking match football, Shane Ferguson I don't think has even been across the border and has a long-term knee injury. Bigirimama has a medical condition and is seeing a consultant up here but I doubt he will be available in the near future." Good old Ashley.

Ferguson is in the NI squad to play Scotland which seems a bit odd.

[Jim44]

Ferguson is in the NI squad to play Scotland which seems a bit odd.

That certainly contradicts McCall's understanding of the situation. I smell scheite. Either the NI selectors are out of touch or McCall might playing mind games.

[Billy Whizz]

That certainly contradicts McCall's understanding of the situation. I smell scheite. Either the NI selectors are out of touch or McCall might playing mind games.

Or he's been told he can't play him

[Spike Mandela]

What chance any Rangers benefits in the chancellor's giveaway budget!

- tax relief for all newly formed football boards
- 30 day amnesty to remove unwanted onerous contracts
- wages benefit for all new out of contract signings
- all sports direct profits subject to a Rangers tax
- free nomad for all new companies with 150 year history

:cb

[CallumLaidlaw]

Jim, depends on what money is on offer.
Most free agents are not likely to be match fit for a bit anyway.
Are they able to do emergency loans? If they can, is this only from Scottish clubs?

Few of these players have since found clubs but gives you a idea -

http://www.footballtransferleague.co.uk/football_club.aspx?football_club=Unattached

They could get Chris Killen & Rudi Skacel :wink:

[Spike Mandela]

The natives are getting restless.......

https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/no-bounce-effect-from-new-board-or-manager/

[jacomo]

The natives are getting restless.......

https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/no-bounce-effect-from-new-board-or-manager/

Did Dave King take trusted journos out for a lamb dinner before returning home? Is there a limit to how many days he can spend in Scotland for tax reasons?

It does seem bizarre that his coup has resulted in so much noise and so little action. Oh and rumours of falling behind with HMRC too. It's like Craig Whyte all over again.

[Boyle89]

The natives are getting restless.......

https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/no-bounce-effect-from-new-board-or-manager/

I hope this is true.
Would be amazing if they went into admin. Same club would mean more points deduction. Though sadly it would mean we wouldn't get to cuff them in the play offs ;)

[NAE NOOKIE]

The natives are getting restless.......

https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/no-bounce-effect-from-new-board-or-manager/

I got a pile of abuse on a Zombie facebook post for suggesting that in their desperation to get rid of the last lot they were not giving due diligence to what they were putting in their place. Two games into the new regime and already its looking like another meltdown.

NOTE: .... I was going to use the Jobby hitting the fan smilie from the H.Net smilies list, but its blocked by the swear filter .... ?

[southsider]

I hope we make them pay for Sunday's tickets upfront.

[hibee-boys]

I hope they've paid up front for Sunday's tickets, 3500 at an average of say £20 = £70k, nice little earner for the club!:)

[hibee-boys]

I hope we make them pay for Sunday's tickets upfront.

You beat me to it......great minds and all that!:)

[crewetollhibee]

You beat me to it......great minds and all that!:)

No need, they'll only want about half a dozen.

[weecounty hibby]

The natives are getting restless.......

https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/no-bounce-effect-from-new-board-or-manager/

That link should have a warning!! Did you check out some of the followers he has. Some very colourful uniforms and sashes. I feel filthy now just by looking at it. By the way the natives are not only restless they are totally revolting.

[jgl07]

Did Dave King take trusted journos out for a lamb dinner before returning home? Is there a limit to how many days he can spend in Scotland for tax reasons?

Tax reasons? All the indications from South Africa are that he doesn't do paying tax.

[ancient hibee]

What's happened to the NOMAD he had lined up-caught out in a lie already.

[Cropley10]

What's happened to the NOMAD he had lined up-caught out in a lie already.

He'll delist them. Then he can do what he pleases, no pesky regulations.

[CropleyWasGod]

He'll delist them. Then he can do what he pleases, no pesky regulations.
There's merit in that, but it would make finance much more difficult.

[Ozyhibby]

There's merit in that, but it would make finance much more difficult.

It's also a kick in the baws for all the fans who recently bought shares.

[Onceinawhile]

Did Dave King take trusted journos out for a lamb dinner before returning home? Is there a limit to how many days he can spend in Scotland for tax reasons?

It does seem bizarre that his coup has resulted in so much noise and so little action. Oh and rumours of falling behind with HMRC too. It's like Craig Whyte all over again.

Depending on his circumstances he probably can't spend over 90 days in the UK. It may however be up to 183 days before he becomes UK resident.

[Cropley10]

There's merit in that, but it would make finance much more difficult.

I understood it was nearly impossible anyway no? :greengrin:

[CropleyWasGod]

I understood it was nearly impossible anyway no? :greengrin:
Yeah it has been:)

One might have thought that King, with all his credibility and impeccable record, would have been better placed to persuade the City to invest.

Has he actually said where the money is coming from? Or, as is suggested, has he left Douglas Park to sort out that sort of trivial detail?

[brog]

The natives are getting restless.......

https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/no-bounce-effect-from-new-board-or-manager/

McMurdo states HMRC have not been paid for last month. Hopefully CWG or others can clarify as I thought NI & VAT were both paid quarterly. However if he means that a quarterly payment was missed last month then they're in real trouble, I believe Sevco have to automatically advise SPFL/SFA within 2 days of receiving a statement from HMRC. ( that would give them about 30 days grace ). IIRC if they then don't have an agreed payment schedule with HMRC they will be in default which effectively means they can't register players & so they're bollo -ed! That would be really sad though I don't really have too much faith in McMurdo's credibility!

[CropleyWasGod]

McMurdo states HMRC have not been paid for last month. Hopefully CWG or others can clarify as I thought NI & VAT were both paid quarterly. However if he means that a quarterly payment was missed last month then they're in real trouble, I believe Sevco have to automatically advise SPFL/SFA within 2 days of receiving a statement from HMRC. ( that would give them about 30 days grace ). IIRC if they then don't have an agreed payment schedule with HMRC they will be in default which effectively means they can't register players & so they're bollo -ed! That would be really sad though I don't really have too much faith in McMurdo's credibility!
NIC is payable monthly with PAYE. VAT is normally quarterly, although it can be monthly.

I've assumed that this alleged bill (which I had read was due at the end of March) is VAT. For me, the problem is less about the SFA or SPFL rules, and more about simple cash flow.

That all said, there are a lot of holes in McMurdo's story, so I share your scepticism.

[Spike Mandela]

Ashley loan tough conditions?

http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/mike-ashley-sets-out-tough-conditions-for-new-loan/

[Bostonhibby]

Yeah it has been:)

One might have thought that King, with all his credibility and impeccable record, would have been better placed to persuade the City to invest.

Has he actually said where the money is coming from? Or, as is suggested, has he left Douglas Park to sort out that sort of trivial detail?

His record is unpeckable, I am sure I read it somewhere in the Scottish media - the one thing he ain't going to do is put up any cash any time soon - someone else will have to do it whilst he and his acolytes wear the badges of ownership. Dodgy dave will be actively raising investment cash from anyone who will listen to him in the gap whilst simultaneously trying to find a nomad who are prepared to run the risk- meantime the clock is ticking.

Delighted the huns went for this option as even now the only one who has put actual money in remains Ashley.

[Bostonhibby]

Depending on his circumstances he probably can't spend over 90 days in the UK. It may however be up to 183 days before he becomes UK resident.

Does that mean he will be able to refuse to pay tax for years over here as well?

[Deansy]

Instead of condemning behaviour or racist or bigoted views Rangers fan advise "think before you type anything on social media, it will back and bite you".

Yes be careful with how you present the bile folks!

http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showforum=1


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The last 'Warning' from their so-called 'Admins' was over a year ago -

Ok, so once again we find ourselves bogged down in petty insults and personal abuse. We try to give leeway and not be too heavy-handed, but sadly it seems you can't behave yourselves without someone breathing down your necks, so here we are.

We are now going to adopt a zero tolerance approach to personal abuse and the terms that go with it. This will include, but not be limited to, terms like ****, taig, taig-like, ******, rhebel (or any other word with an 'h' added in for effect), ********, ****er, moron,...

For clarity, this will apply to all personal abuse between posters, and also extend to all current and potential board members and staff. We can all discuss their shortcomings without resorting to these insults.

Anyone dishing out abuse will have their post removed and be issued a warning. Posters who cannot heed warnings will be issued with temporary posting suspensions, anyone who still can't accept this and wants to make themselves a martyr to the cause will have their wish granted.

It's ridiculous that it has come to this, but we will be enforcing this rule and we need your help to do it. If you see any abuse, each post has a 'Report' button on it. Please use this to keep us informed, and we will deal with the abuse appropriately.

A quick click on the link and go on to ANY of the threads is enough to show this 'Warning' is nothing more than lip-service as all these banned terms/words/phrases feature in every single thread !. Nothing but a hate-filled meeting-place for all the dregs of their support !! Open site but the Police don't seem to know it exists !!

[jacomo]

It beggars belief that Dave King can organise an EGM one week to force Mike Ashley's guys off the board, and then go asking for the further £5m loan the next.

What's that Mike? You want to put a few more conditions against the loan? What a surprise!

[CropleyWasGod]

It beggars belief that Dave King can organise an EGM one week to force Mike Ashley's guys off the board, and then go asking for the further £5m loan the next.

What's that Mike? You want to put a few more conditions against the loan? What a surprise!

Against the background of the entire story, it disny really.....:greengrin

[jacomo]

Against the background of the entire story, it disny really.....:greengrin

Fair enough!

[CropleyWasGod]

Fair enough!

It's a fair point, though.

Those who voted for DK probably didn't have this scenario in mind. They voted to get rid of Ashley's influence, not cement it even further.

[s.a.m]

Can you see them 'doing a Hearts', and going into admin about a week after the season ends?

[Spike Mandela]

Can you see them 'doing a Hearts', and going into admin about a week after the season ends?

Question...What would happen if they went in to administration when the playoffs were underway?

[CropleyWasGod]

Can you see them doing aHearts, and going into admin about a week after the season ends?

It would be the smartest time to do it, probably.

However, that would depend if they had a buyer lined up already. My gut feeling, though, is that the affairs of the current company are so convoluted, that such a scenario would probably take time.

[CropleyWasGod]

Question...What would happen if they went in to administration when the playoffs were underway?

It wouldn't make a difference to the play-offs. QOS, Falkirk and us would just get on with it. :greengrin

Edit.... oh, you mean if Rangers were in them?

Good question, and one that there's probably no consideration for in the rule books. I suspect that whatever club had missed out would be raging at the SPFL, but ultimately left on the sidelines.

In reality, RFC would start next season minus 25 points, wherever they ended up.

[hibs0666]

Question...What would happen if they went in to administration when the playoffs were underway?

Minutes applause at half-time?

[CallumLaidlaw]

It wouldn't make a difference to the play-offs. QOS, Falkirk and us would just get on with it. :greengrin

Edit.... oh, you mean if Rangers were in them?

Good question, and one that there's probably no consideration for in the rule books. I suspect that whatever club had missed out would be raging at the SPFL, but ultimately left on the sidelines.

In reality, RFC would start next season minus 25 points, wherever they ended up.

If they carry on their bad run and QOS and Falkirk look like finishing ahead of them, you could see them taking the points hit before the season is out.

[Ozyhibby]

Admin is really the only way for them to escape from all those contracts. The problem is that they need to buy him out first as MA has security over all the assets.

[Billy Whizz]

If they carry on their bad run and QOS and Falkirk look like finishing ahead of them, you could see them taking the points hit before the season is out.

That would be cheating of the highest order. Should have points deduction carried over until the next season

[CropleyWasGod]

That would be cheating of the highest order. Should have points deduction carried over until the next season

Those are the rules, so I don't see why they should.

Indeed, a 25 point hit might take them into the play-off battle at the bottom.:wink:

[Billy Whizz]

Those are the rules, so I don't see why they should.

Indeed, a 25 point hit might take them into the play-off battle at the bottom.:wink:

Would be safe with 24 points on the board.

[southsider]

That would be cheating of the highest order. Should have points deduction carried over until the next season

Nothing new then. They screw the corner shop out of £1500 then go on to pay fatty Boyd £7k a week.

[Spike Mandela]

That would be cheating of the highest order. Should have points deduction carried over until the next season

The points deduction would carry over if they were still in admin when the new season started.

[CropleyWasGod]

Would be safe with 24 points on the board.

Alloa and Cowdenbeath are on 19, so it's not cut and dried.

However, my point is that the rules are known at the start of the season, and clubs can use these to their advantage.

[Ozyhibby]

Would be safe with 24 points on the board.

Possibly not, they may lose players and struggle to win any more points this season. :thumbsup:

[Billy Whizz]

The points deduction would carry over if they were still in admin when the new season started.

Did someone not say that any admin would be a quick one?

[Billy Whizz]

Alloa and Cowdenbeath are on 19, so it's not cut and dried.

However, my point is that the rules are known at the start of the season, and clubs can use these to their advantage.

I meant going straight down😄

[CropleyWasGod]

Did someone not say that any admin would be a quick one?

It could be, if there was a new company waiting.

However, the affairs of the current company are so convoluted that that might not be possible.

[KeithTheHibby]

I don't understand why they would even need MA and his 5m loan. Surely the new directors have money to invest into the club?

[Onceinawhile]

Does that mean he will be able to refuse to pay tax for years over here as well?

If he's non UK resident, he only pays tax on any UK income, which I'd imagine is close to zero.

[AndyM_1875]

It could be, if there was a new company waiting.

However, the affairs of the current company are so convoluted that that might not be possible.

Would the onerous Ashley contracts become null and void in the event of their second Administration and subsequent -25 hit?

[CropleyWasGod]

Would the onerous Ashley contracts become null and void in the event of their second Administration and subsequent -25 hit?


Not sure....would depend on what they actually say, but almost definitely if there was a new company ready to pick things up.

[Deansy]

That link should have a warning!! Did you check out some of the followers he has. Some very colourful uniforms and sashes. I feel filthy now just by looking at it. By the way the natives are not only restless they are totally revolting.

McMurdo - I came across this amazing drivel from an earlier 'Article' (Dross) - an absolutely hilarious headline of

The Conspiracy Against Glasgow Rangers


https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/the-conspiracy-against-glasgow-rangers/

It contains THIS most breath-taking, unbelievable line -

'The two decades of Murray’s tenure saw Rangers go from being other fans’ second favourite team to being despised


Now THAT statement takes some beating, eh - before Murray stated their cheating, neutral-supporters 2nd team was them ??!!. Surely that's ultra tongue-in-cheek ?. At 55, I've despised them for 54 years and 364 days and, equally, have yet to meet ANY supporter whose 2d team was them - obviously apart from the Muppets at the PBS !!. Does anyone know of such a case ??

[CropleyWasGod]

I don't understand why they would even need MA and his 5m loan. Surely the new directors have money to invest into the club?
Have they actually said they do?

More to the point, has anyone actually asked them if they do? :)

[AndyM_1875]

McMurdo - I came across this amazing drivel from an earlier 'Article' (Dross) - an absolutely hilarious headline of

The Conspiracy Against Glasgow Rangers


https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/the-conspiracy-against-glasgow-rangers/

It contains THIS most breath-taking, unbelievable line -

'The two decades of Murray’s tenure saw Rangers go from being other fans’ second favourite team to being despised


Now THAT statement takes some beating, eh - before Murray stated their cheating, neutral-supporters 2nd team was them ??!!. Surely that's ultra tongue-in-cheek ?. At 55, I've despised them for 54 years and 364 days and, equally, have yet to meet ANY supporter whose 2d team was them - obviously apart from the Muppets at the PBS !!. Does anyone know of such a case ??

McMurdo is a zoomer, a total fruit loop. Lives in a fantasy world of conspiracies and agendas, a bit like his polar opposite the fake journalist Mad Phil. However for sheer pointless misdirected Ranger flavoured hate I shall point you at the completely barking David Leggat and if anyone points you at his slaverings you'll know to avoid at all costs.

[Spike Mandela]

McMurdo is a zoomer, a total fruit loop. Lives in a fantasy world of conspiracies and agendas, a bit like his polar opposite the fake journalist Mad Phil. However for sheer pointless misdirected Ranger flavoured hate I shall point you at the completely barking David Leggat and if anyone points you at his slaverings you'll know to avoid at all costs.

Did Leggat not pull his blog under threat of legal action. Quite the most bitter read I'd ever seen on a football blog.:agree:

I only raised the McMurdo blog as I was surprised how quicly things had turned against the new Rangers regime.

[CropleyWasGod]

Did Leggat not pull his blog under threat of legal action. Quite the most bitter read I'd ever seen on a football blog.:agree:

I only raised the McMurdo blog as I was surprised how quicly things had turned against the new Rangers regime.

I detect a whiff of old sores being opened. King and Murray aren't really new, and the chances are they p'd off some people first time around. Those peepul will have it in for them before they even start.

[Smartie]

McMurdo - I came across this amazing drivel from an earlier 'Article' (Dross) - an absolutely hilarious headline of

The Conspiracy Against Glasgow Rangers


https://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/the-conspiracy-against-glasgow-rangers/

It contains THIS most breath-taking, unbelievable line -

'The two decades of Murray’s tenure saw Rangers go from being other fans’ second favourite team to being despised


Now THAT statement takes some beating, eh - before Murray stated their cheating, neutral-supporters 2nd team was them ??!!. Surely that's ultra tongue-in-cheek ?. At 55, I've despised them for 54 years and 364 days and, equally, have yet to meet ANY supporter whose 2d team was them - obviously apart from the Muppets at the PBS !!. Does anyone know of such a case ??

Is that possibly in relation to football fans in the West of Scotland?

I have a few mates who support Morton and St Mirren and most of them seem to have a preference for an Old Firm team as a second team.

Some hate the OF with a passion though.

Most of the The Rangers inclined ones have turned their support back towards their local team over the past few years though. Pleasing, as they say.


(I'm trying to be devil's advocate here as much as anything, I think it is a staggering statement. I can't remember a time that Rangers weren't despised by every fan of every other team other than some through in the West and some clowns down South who support similarly odious clubs.)

[AndyM_1875]

Did Leggat not pull his blog under threat of legal action. Quite the most bitter read I'd ever seen on a football blog.:agree:

I only raised the McMurdo blog as I was surprised how quicly things had turned against the new Rangers regime.

I think you're right Spike and if Leggat isn't in a padded cell with nice rubber walls then God help us all.

There are some decent Rangers folk out in cyberspace but the well known bloggers and the Forum types do tend to be nutters.

As an aside I'm just listening to Keith Jackson of the ****** relating the whole sorry mess to an Australian audience. It's actually one of the best summaries I've heard and totally lacking in the agenda bullsh*t that the bloggers peddle.

[Spike Mandela]

I think you're right Spike and if Leggat isn't in a padded cell with nice rubber walls then God help us all.

There are some decent Rangers folk out in cyberspace but the well known bloggers and the Forum types do tend to be nutters.

As an aside I'm just listening to Keith Jackson of the ****** relating the whole sorry mess to an Australian audience. It's actually one of the best summaries I've heard and totally lacking in the agenda bullsh*t that the bloggers peddle.

Daily Record and Jackson blow in the wind depending on the view of their Rangers readership. In recent months they were effectively a press release for King, Murray and regime change.

Lacking in agenda, don't agree.

[AndyM_1875]

Daily Record and Jackson blow in the wind depending on the view of their Rangers readership. In recent months they were effectively a press release for King, Murray and regime change.

Lacking in agenda, don't agree.

Sorry should have said lacking in Old Firm fruitcake agenda.
Agenda for Daily Record sales well that's a given. Whatever King or big Peter of Parkhead trumpet out, they'll carry it like a standard and peddle it to the eejits.

Whilst there's more than a touch of 'wise after the event' about Jackson, I still find him easier to listen to than obvious agenda nutter bigots like McMurdo or Phil.

[Hibs07p]

I don't see the point of The Rangers going into admin again, unless the present board are being patsies for someone else, currently unconnected to the club. If they went under again, the current board couldn't be part of a "The The Rangers" in the future, so, if it was to happen again, to dump all of the Mash contracts, who's being lined up to benefit?

GGTTH

[CropleyWasGod]

I don't see the point of The Rangers going into admin again, unless the present board are being patsies for someone else, currently unconnected to the club. If they went under again, the current board couldn't be part of a "The The Rangers" in the future, so, if it was to happen again, to dump all of the Mash contracts, who's being lined up to benefit?

GGTTH

Yes they could.

Company goes into administration, CVA is achieved, company continues to trade with same Board in place.

Think you're confusing this with the previous situation, where the old Rangers went into liquidation.

[southsider]

Yes they could.

Company goes into administration, CVA is achieved, company continues to trade with same Board in place.

Think you're confusing this with the previous situation, where the old Rangers went into liquidation.
And King is not yet on the board

[ancient hibee]

Is that possibly in relation to football fans in the West of Scotland?

I have a few mates who support Morton and St Mirren and most of them seem to have a preference for an Old Firm team as a second team.

Some hate the OF with a passion though.

Most of the The Rangers inclined ones have turned their support back towards their local team over the past few years though. Pleasing, as they say.


(I'm trying to be devil's advocate here as much as anything, I think it is a staggering statement. I can't remember a time that Rangers weren't despised by every fan of every other team other than some through in the West and some clowns down South who support similarly odious clubs.)

I think we all know how fans in the West decide who their "second favourite team"is going to be.

[Bostonhibby]

If he's non UK resident, he only pays tax on any UK income, which I'd imagine is close to zero.

:agree: Was curious about what he might do if he returned messiah like to live in a tenement in Govan, to be with his peepul.

[Hibs07p]

Yes they could.

Company goes into administration, CVA is achieved, company continues to trade with same Board in place.

Think you're confusing this with the previous situation, where the old Rangers went into liquidation.


Would Mash not have something to say about that with him being a major creditor? Surely he wouldn't agree to a CVA?

GGTTH

[CropleyWasGod]

Would Mash not have something to say about that with him being a major creditor? Surely he wouldn't agree to a CVA?

GGTTH
MASH wouldn't have a say in a CVA.. Their debt is secured, so would be paid first. It's the unsecured creditors that vote for a CVA.

[Hibs07p]

MASH wouldn't have a say in a CVA.. Their debt is secured, so would be paid first. It's the unsecured creditors that vote for a CVA.

It's obvious I've learned F'all from the previous 919 pages of this thread, so I will quit now, I just don't see any benefit for anyone if The Rangers deliberately go into admin once more.

GGTTH

[Eyrie]

Technical question for CWG please.

If Sevco Huns go into administration, can they make players redundant as a way to end their overpaid contracts? And if so, could they also end the Sports Direct contracts that Ashley holds?

[Ozyhibby]

http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/on-the-level/
Backs up the rumour among Sevconians that Park feels like he's been left holding the baby and it probably where he got it from but still enjoyable reading.

[Hermit Crab]

As it says on the tin - papers lodged at Court of Session


Nah, I don't believe you. :wink:

[Ozyhibby]

Technical question for CWG please.

If Sevco Huns go into administration, can they make players redundant as a way to end their overpaid contracts? And if so, could they also end the Sports Direct contracts that Ashley holds?

Yes and Yes are the answers I think

[CropleyWasGod]

Technical question for CWG please.

If Sevco Huns go into administration, can they make players redundant as a way to end their overpaid contracts? And if so, could they also end the Sports Direct contracts that Ashley holds?
On the first, absolutely.

The second will depend on the wording of the contracts. The answer is probably yes, but this is a soap opera, remember [emoji6]

[Billy Whizz]

On the first, absolutely.

The second will depend on the wording of the contracts. The answer is probably yes, but this is a soap opera, remember [emoji6]

Think MA/SD own some of the Rangers Trade marks though

[Bostonhibby]

Think MA/SD own some the Rangers Trade marks though

:agree: Pretty sure they are his property so if this particular version of the rangers disappears / defaults he still has the rights to use them and presumably use the law to prevent anyone else from using them without his consent / payment?.

They would probably still be able to stick random meaningless wee stars all over their jerseys like now but the other symbols might not be available to them going forward if Ashley chooses to withhold them.

[Smartie]

It's obvious I've learned F'all from the previous 919 pages of this thread, so I will quit now, I just don't see any benefit for anyone if The Rangers deliberately go into admin once more.

GGTTH

I wouldn't worry about it mate.

It's pretty clear from what's going on that nobody at Ibrox (the board, the players, the fans) have learned anything from the whole sorry episode either.

[Billy Whizz]

They would probably still be able to stick random meaningless wee stars all over their jerseys like now but the other symbols might not be available to them going forward if Ashley chooses to withhold them.

A star for each admin/liquidation would be pleasing

[Just Alf]

Rangers media has been hacked..... If you do have a look, beware it's VERY rude :agree:

[Bostonhibby]

A star for each admin/liquidation would be pleasing

:faf:or one for every bumped creditor?

[CropleyWasGod]

:faf:or one for every bumped creditor?

They don't have jerseys that big.

[JimBHibees]

They don't have jerseys that big.

Kris Boyd does :greengrin

[mca]

Rangers media has been hacked..... If you do have a look, beware it's VERY rude :agree:


Quality - Even they are Laughing about it...:greengrin

[Eyrie]

Yes and Yes are the answers I think


On the first, absolutely.

The second will depend on the wording of the contracts. The answer is probably yes, but this is a soap opera, remember [emoji6]
Thanks guys. Most of the contracts will be up in the summer, so that's probably not a big issue. The second bit could be slightly worrying though. And they'll need the concept of "soap" explained to them.


Think MA/SD own some of the Rangers Trade marks though


:agree: Pretty sure they are his property so if this particular version of the rangers disappears / defaults he still has the rights to use them and presumably use the law to prevent anyone else from using them without his consent / payment?.

They would probably still be able to stick random meaningless wee stars all over their jerseys like now but the other symbols might not be available to them going forward if Ashley chooses to withhold them.
But these answers sound more promising :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-shareholder-mike-ashley-claims-5366096



RANGERS shareholder Mike Ashley has claimed his human rights are being violated by the publication of letters detailing his attempts to avoid appearing in front of a Commons committee.
The Sports Direct boss has been summoned by the Scottish Affairs Committee (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mp-condemns-rangers-supremo-mike-5055693) to explain the closure of the company’s USC business in Scotland and the use of zero-hours contracts



aye right, ashley knows all about human rights eh :bitchy:

[sadtom]

Rangers media has been hacked..... If you do have a look, beware it's VERY rude :agree:


What part/thread on their site? (don't want to have to look any further than I have to) Can you post a link?

[jacomo]

http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/on-the-level/
Backs up the rumour among Sevconians that Park feels like he's been left holding the baby and it probably where he got it from but still enjoyable reading.

Amusing stuff but pure guesswork from Phil Mac. He's just an irritating gossip and mischief-maker here - knows nothing but 'nudge nudge wink wink' he goes, trying to stir it up.

[jacomo]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-shareholder-mike-ashley-claims-5366096



RANGERS shareholder Mike Ashley has claimed his human rights are being violated by the publication of letters detailing his attempts to avoid appearing in front of a Commons committee.
The Sports Direct boss has been summoned by the Scottish Affairs Committee (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mp-condemns-rangers-supremo-mike-5055693) to explain the closure of the company’s USC business in Scotland and the use of zero-hours contracts



aye right, ashley knows all about human rights eh :bitchy:

Keith Hellawell now chief exec of Sports Direct??! A useless gobsh*te in every job he has had, yet he keeps getting another job. Jeez.

[Just Alf]

What part/thread on their site? (don't want to have to look any further than I have to) Can you post a link?

It was their front page.... http://www.rangersmedia.co.uk

It's been changed to a holding page now though.

Basically it was a heading saying words to the effect "you've been hacked by Celtic FC" with the preview picture of a very, very, raunchy video.

:agree:

[sadtom]

It was their front page.... http://www.rangersmedia.co.uk

It's been changed to a holding page now though.

Basically it was a heading saying words to the effect "you've been hacked by Celtic FC" with the preview picture of a very, very, raunchy video.

:agree:

Ah Cheers.

[Granton Stanton]

I see in the Herald this morning King has applied to the Court of Session to be a Director of the Rangers. What does that mean, legal guys? Is this a normal way of becoming a Director? I thought you were just appointed, I was in my company

[Spike Mandela]

I see in the Herald this morning King has applied to the Court of Session to be a Director of the Rangers. What does that mean, legal guys? Is this a normal way of becoming a Director? I thought you were just appointed, I was in my company

Knowing nothing about anything I'm guessing it may be an attempt to circumvent the SFA's fit and proper test. Maybe not.

[CropleyWasGod]

I see in the Herald this morning King has applied to the Court of Session to be a Director of the Rangers. What does that mean, legal guys? Is this a normal way of becoming a Director? I thought you were just appointed, I was in my company

DK being a director of RFC lays him open to prosecution, as he is potentially disqualified, having been a director of a company in liquidation with a similar name.

I am guessing that this application is to try and have that law set aside in his case. As Spike says, if he is successful, he can use the Court approval as a way of supporting his SFA application.

I hope, though, that the judge asks him pertinent questions, like "where is the money coming from?" and "where's your NOMAD?".

[southsider]

DK being a director of RFC lays him open to prosecution, as he is potentially disqualified, having been a director of a company in liquidation with a similar name.

I am guessing that this application is to try and have that law set aside in his case. As Spike says, if he is successful, he can use the Court approval as a way of supporting his SFA application.

I hope, though, that the judge asks him pertinent questions, like "where is the money coming from?" and "where's your NOMAD?".
Or "if you are such a big shot why did you not bail out the old rangers ?"

[JeMeSouviens]

Wee Bawwy preparing the ground for the impending failure of the New Huns, "we didnae want promotit anyway" :rolleyes:

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/barry-ferguson-rangers-could-struggle-5367575

[Springbank]

Not a single mention of Hibs in there

Typical rangers blinkers on

No mention of Falkirk or qots either

Both are better teams than rangers in my opinion

[jacomo]

Not a single mention of Hibs in there

Typical rangers blinkers on

No mention of Falkirk or qots either

Both are better teams than rangers in my opinion

Time for all three of us to prove it.

I would love it, just love it, if The Rangers finish 5th. Wee Kevin Keegan reference for Mike Ashley there!

[Phil D. Rolls]

Arrogant fuds, fourth or fifth in the league is below us, so we'd be as well farting about in the Championship until we are truly ready to conquer the world again.

Why not start off by saying - it's doubtful we'll win promotion, so let's see how we can make it better?

Newsflash for Barry is that it is going to be some time before they can even dream of making the top six. They start from scratch again next year, and don't have a penny to sign new players. Their youth system is totally screwed. Yesterday's men.

[jacomo]

I hope Barry Ferguson's opinion reveals a broader defeatism setting in at Ibrox. They should definitely stay in the Championship for another year.

[Off the bar]

I hope Barry Ferguson's opinion reveals a broader realism setting in at Ibrox. They should definitely stay in the Championship for another year.

fixed that for you! :aok:

[jacomo]

fixed that for you! :aok:

Thanks, but a bit much to expect sustained realism from that lot!

[Bostonhibby]

Or "if you are such a big shot why did you not bail out the old rangers ?"
And why is there not a penny of your own money on the table now?

[Ronniekirk]

And why is there not a penny of your own money on the table now?

Coz All the Kings Horses and all the Kings Men , Couldne put Sevco Together Again :wink:

[Bostonhibby]

Coz All the Kings Horses and all the Kings Men , Couldne put Sevco Together Again :wink:
Sounds like they'd have been better off sticking with the big round egg shaped guy before they pushed him off the wall. They're spending his money now!

[Iain G]

Sounds like they'd have been better off sticking with the big round egg shaped guy before they pushed him off the wall. They're spending his money now!

What about goldilocks and the three bears?

Assuming King as goldilock coming in and eating their porridge and lying in their bed and when rumbled running out of the big house into the woods never to be seen again while they are left broken down and out of porridge...

That's when Humpty Dumpty makes his final pay!

This whole thing reads like a fairy story!!

[Keith_M]

What about goldilocks and the three bears?

Assuming King as goldilock coming in and eating their porridge and lying in their bed and when rumbled running out of the big house into the woods never to be seen again while they are left broken down and out of porridge...

That's when Humpty Dumpty makes his final pay!

This whole thing reads like a fairy story!!


There are too many candidates for the role of The Big Bad Wolf to narrow it down to just one person.

[Spike Mandela]

http://www.scotzine.com/2015/03/is-the-delisting-of-rangers-kings-end-game/

[Bostonhibby]

http://www.scotzine.com/2015/03/is-the-delisting-of-rangers-kings-end-game/

Pretty decent factual article - they really cannae see anyone questioning King though can they? a bit like the messiahs they welcomed in blindly previously.

[Mikey09]

I hope Barry Ferguson's opinion reveals a broader defeatism setting in at Ibrox. They should definitely stay in the Championship for another year.

I wouldn't listen to a word that welt says. When Spartans knocked his Clyde team out the Scottish him and his classy team went straight to the bus and home... Spartans had put a lot of hospitality on for them and they just left in the huff.... Classy guy! Absolute prick he is.

[21.05.2016]

I wouldn't listen to a word that welt says. When Spartans knocked his Clyde team out the Scottish him and his classy team went straight to the bus and home... Spartans had put a lot of hospitality on for them and they just left in the huff.... Classy guy! Absolute prick he is.

Hun class indeed. Just a wee hun ned.

[Bostonhibby]

Hun class indeed. Just a wee hun ned.
Indeed, but how on earth did he not have a spell at the wongadome?

[jacomo]

Pretty decent factual article - they really cannae see anyone questioning King though can they? a bit like the messiahs they welcomed in blindly previously.

I think they might if their shares become worthless. The fans groups at the moment think they have bought some measure of influence with their shares.

[truehibernian]

Could a carefully planned admin be in their sights ?

At this stage they are in the top 4.......however there is a really tough spell of games for all the 'rest' and they are in realistic danger of either missing out on top 4, or being at risk in the play-offs.

I'm starting to think that King is thinking of an admin event......next season, dare I say it, could be a league with Hibs, The Rangers, and St Mirren/M'well......with The Rangers far 'stronger' financially if they take an admin hit and survive the league this season, they would be in decent shape next season with a new manager and new players ?

King has been awfy awfy quiet since the EGM.......does he stand to gain from an Admin event albeit Ashley has securities ? In other words paying off Ashley as a secured creditor, cutting ties with him, leaving The Rangers to themselves ?

[Niffy]

Sounds like they'd have been better off sticking with the big round egg shaped guy before they pushed him off the wall. They're spending his money now!

Did you know that humpy dumpty being an egg, or indeed egg shaped is never implied.
Your welcome.

[bingo70]

Could a carefully planned admin be in their sights ?

At this stage they are in the top 4.......however there is a really tough spell of games for all the 'rest' and they are in realistic danger of either missing out on top 4, or being at risk in the play-offs.

I'm starting to think that King is thinking of an admin event......next season, dare I say it, could be a league with Hibs, The Rangers, and St Mirren/M'well......with The Rangers far 'stronger' financially if they take an admin hit and survive the league this season, they would be in decent shape next season with a new manager and new players ?

King has been awfy awfy quiet since the EGM.......does he stand to gain from an Admin event albeit Ashley has securities ? In other words paying off Ashley as a secured creditor, cutting ties with him, leaving The Rangers to themselves ?

Not read the story but I see the headline in todays sun is suggesting Charles green is back sniffing about, would suggest there might be some mileage in what you're predicting .

[Niffy]

Sounds like they'd have been better off sticking with the big round egg shaped guy before they pushed him off the wall. They're spending his money now!

Did you know that humpy dumpty bring an egg, or indeed egg shaped is never implied.
Your welcome.

[Keith_M]

Did you know that humpy dumpty being an egg, or indeed egg shaped is never implied.
Your welcome.


Did you know that humpy dumpty bring an egg, or indeed egg shaped is never implied.
Your welcome.


Did you know you posted that twice?



You're welcome.

:wink:

[Spike Mandela]

Not read the story but I see the headline in todays sun is suggesting Charles green is back sniffing about, would suggest there might be some mileage in what you're predicting .

Ha ha

14609

[Bostonhibby]

Did you know that humpy dumpty bring an egg, or indeed egg shaped is never implied.
Your welcome.
Oh no! what's next?

You're not going to tell me that the rangers are in fact the now defunct glasgow rangers with the same history etc are you?

Humpty dumpty being egg shaped is as important to some of us as billy broon being a purple faced slaver [emoji6]

[Springbank]

Big difference is that Charles Green hasn't been places or dun hings

He could learn a lot from the experienced Billy Brown

[Phil D. Rolls]

Big difference is that Charles Green hasn't been places or dun hings

He could learn a lot from the experienced Billy Brown

Ah'm strugglin to follow this thread, strugglin.

[CropleyWasGod]

Ha ha

14609
That's brilliant.

"I can imagine that will be fun"

Oh it would be. [emoji6]

[grunt]

How long will this last?


Douglas Fraser ‏@BBCDouglasF 6m6 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BBCDouglasF/status/580010037541765121) The 3 Bears have agreed a £1.5m unsecured, interest-free loan to #Rangers (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangers?src=hash) til Dec 31: no longer drawing down 2nd £5m Mike Ashley loan

[greenginger]

How long will this last?


Probably until the season ticket money comes in.

No mention of the Lying King putting his hand in his pocket.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Probably until the season ticket money comes in.

No mention of the Lying King putting his hand in his pocket.


Martin Williams ‏@Martin1Williams (https://twitter.com/Martin1Williams) 5m5 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Martin1Williams/status/580038492664774656)
#Rangers (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangers?src=hash) said Dave King will not be investing until his 'fit and proper' person status had been sorted out. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/rangers-agree-emergency-15m-loan-with-three-bears.1427120216 … (http://t.co/adoNHhALXY)

[grunt]

So is it £1.5m or £15m?
There's a bit of a difference...

[WillowbraeHibby]

So is it £1.5m or £15m?
There's a bit of a difference...

Will probably be £1.5m .... I just posted the tweet, didnae write the story... :greengrin

[grunt]

Yes £1.5m according to the BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32020601

I'd think that wouldn't last very long.

[jonty]

Stuart McCall on #Rangers loan signings: "if they'd had medicals, 2 or 3 might not have happened"


No **** sherlock :greengrin

[Iain G]

No **** sherlock :greengrin

Assume they are paying a portion of the wages of these crocks and nobody thought a medical would be a sensible thing?!?

Or did they not have the cash to pay a Doctor to perform these medicals or did Ashley play a blinder and left the deal so late in the window there was no time for these pesky medicals :-D

[IrnBru22]

Assume they are paying a portion of the wages of these crocks and nobody thought a medical would be a sensible thing?!?

Or did they not have the cash to pay a Doctor to perform these medicals or did Ashley play a blinder and left the deal so late in the window there was no time for these pesky medicals :-D

14624

[CallumLaidlaw]

So apparently the 5 Newcastle players are costing Rangers £1000 each per week, so theyve already cost them C.£40k. Also, Rangers are renting 5 flats for the Newcaslte players, and 2 of them have never even been to Scotland yet.

[Mr White]

So apparently the 5 Newcastle players are costing Rangers £1000 each per week, so theyve already cost them C.£40k. Also, Rangers are renting 5 flats for the Newcaslte players, and 2 of them have never even been to Scotland yet.

That's a good insight into the way mike Ashley does things I think.

[Iain G]

So apparently the 5 Newcastle players are costing Rangers £1000 each per week, so theyve already cost them C.£40k. Also, Rangers are renting 5 flats for the Newcaslte players, and 2 of them have never even been to Scotland yet.

Is Vukic the only one not on a zero hours contract?!

[Spike Mandela]

Still no sign of a nomad and trying to circumvent the SFA fit and proper test via the court of session.

Is the real plan to get The Rangers delisted, away from the scrutiny and regulation that it entails, then under the cloak of relative secrecy Mr King to suddenly find investment from unnamed sources and to return to the David Murray way of running a loss making company? In the new spirit of transparency of course.:rolleyes:

[Ronniekirk]

Yes £1.5m according to the BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32020601

I'd think that wouldn't last very long.

Is it not one point five million from each of the Three Bears

[davidw]

14624

What a fantastic headline. It could apply to so many of their players over the years...

[grunt]

Is it not one point five million from each of the Three Bears


Rangers have agreed loans totalling £1.5m from shareholders Douglas Park, George Letham and George TaylorIf it was £1.5m each it would total £4.5m. Though of course the BBC could be wrong.

[Deansy]

Still no sign of a nomad and trying to circumvent the SFA fit and proper test via the court of session.

Is the real plan to get The Rangers delisted, away from the scrutiny and regulation that it entails, then under the cloak of relative secrecy Mr King to suddenly find investment from unnamed sources and to return to the David Murray way of running a loss making company? In the new spirit of transparency of course.:rolleyes:

If I had a spare house I'd bet it on THIS being the case - King was never out of the media before taking them over and now he's went all 'Howard Hughes' ??. 5 minutes after they're delisted, he'll magically re-appear with a big wad of cash with, as said, NO details of where it came from. Media-scrutiny won't bother him as there won't be any !

[CropleyWasGod]

If I had a spare house I'd bet it on THIS being the case - King was never out of the media before taking them over and now he's went all 'Howard Hughes' ??. 5 minutes after they're delisted, he'll magically re-appear with a big wad of cash with, as said, NO details of where it came from. Media-scrutiny won't bother him as there won't be any !
In that situation, it would only take 1 accountant, lawyer or similar to do their job and SOCA (or whatever they're calling themselves these days) would be duty bound to investigate.

[Ronniekirk]

If it was £1.5m each it would total £4.5m. Though of course the BBC could be wrong.
Didn't read the article just assumed they would need nearer the five million There must be other plans afoot so no doubt all will be revealed in due course .King probably consulting with The powers that be to see exactly what he will get away with .
After the much vaunted triumphal entrance and whirl of media arse licking and utterances of we are back everyone needs us and we will dominate again within two yerars they seem to be preoccupied with something else Maybe all the contracts Ashley and previous board have left in thier wake are taking longer to unravel so they are just ticking over just now
When should Nomad be in place ?

[southsider]

Nicky Law is today's paper "everybody hates us". Well Nicky perhaps if your fans stopped the vile, sectarian chants, stopped holding up banners supporting murderous, cowardly killers and pay your tax you might, just might get a change of attitude towards your hated club. I shall not hold my breath.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Nicky Law is today's paper "everybody hates us". Well Nicky perhaps if your fans stopped the vile, sectarian chants, stopped holding up banners supporting murderous, cowardly killers and pay your tax you might, just might get a change of attitude towards your hated club. I shall not hold my breath.

Siege mentality. What NICKY probably doesn't realise is how right he is when he says EVERYBODY.

[Keith_M]

"No one likes us, it's no fair"

[ballengeich]

In that situation, it would only take 1 accountant, lawyer or similar to do their job and SOCA (or whatever they're calling themselves these days) would be duty bound to investigate.

In addition, he'd need a good story for SARS about where the money came from.

[greenginger]

If it was £1.5m each it would total £4.5m. Though of course the BBC could be wrong.



http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/12290913.html


Seems pretty clear the loan from the three bears is for a total of £ 1.5 million.

This is to give them " time to solve their long term funding issues."

About a month and then get the season tickets on sale.

[magpie1892]

Nicky Law is today's paper "everybody hates us". Well Nicky perhaps if your fans stopped the vile, sectarian chants, stopped holding up banners supporting murderous, cowardly killers and pay your tax you might, just might get a change of attitude towards your hated club. I shall not hold my breath.

Och, I don't think that will make much difference. This is a club that will remain hated in perpetuity. They really do, fervently, believe this 'we are the people' crap, and that will never change.

[Keith_M]

Och, I don't think that will make much difference. This is a club that will remain hated in perpetuity. They really do, fervently, believe this 'we are the people' crap, and that will never change.


The right-wing, anti-immigration PEGIDA demonstrators in Germany have a motto, "Wir sind das Volk".

By a strange coinicidence, that translates into English as "We are the People"


:hmmm:

[sh00byd00]

Sevco fans and officials like to tell us all that it's Celtic with the victims mentality, but they're the worst by a country mile. For not caring what others think of them, they fairly like to tell anyone who'll listen to them how much they don't care. If they didn't almost all of the perceived anti sevco feeling would pass them by. They care and care a lot.

[magpie1892]

I loved this quote: 'so when teams get one over they celebrate. It doesn’t happen often.' Well, it's happened six times in the league this season for one thing and then there are the exquisite cup exits to:

Raith x3
Alloa - (one win in five against them this season)
Forfar
QOTS

...and all in their first three years of existence. I'd say that's pretty often.

[CropleyWasGod]

http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/12299859.html

[grunt]

Rangers release interim results


Rangers International Football Club plc (AIM:RFC), the holding company for the Scottish football Club 'Rangers', is pleased to announce interim results for the six month period to 31 December 2014.

Operational Highlights

· Season ticket sales of 24,589 at period-end
· Average home league attendance of 32,321 during the period; thirteenth highest UK football attendance
· Semi-finalist for QTS Scottish League Cup and Petrofac Training Cup
· Currently placed 3rd in Championship and in play-off spot

Financial Highlights

· Revenue of £13.1m
· Operating expenses of £16.1m
· Profit on disposal of player registrations of £0.2m
· Loss before finance costs of £2.6m
· Finance leases of £0.7m at 31 December 2014

Paul Murray, Interim Chairman of Rangers, commented

"These results are historical and relate to a period before the new Board took office. I wish to draw shareholders' attention to the fact that these interim results have been reviewed by Jeffreys Henry LLP. ‎I have been informed by Deloitte, the existing auditor, that they informed the previous Board of their intention to resign following the June 2014 audit. The previous Board chose not to announce this nor did they find a replacement for Deloitte. With limited time to have these results reviewed the Board asked Jeffreys Henry to perform the exercise as Independent Reporting Accountants, not auditors. They have previously carried out work for the Club and therefore know the finance functions well. The Board will make a further announcement on this subject once we have found a replacement firm for Deloitte.

The new Board's focus is on the future. We are in the process of developing a business and funding plan which will help us rebuild the Club and ensure it enjoys football and commercial success in the future. We will work closely with our shareholders, supporters and other stakeholders to achieve our vision of building a modern football Club founded on our traditional values and standards. The recovery process will take time but if we work closely together we are confident of success."

So the club has neither a NOMAD or an auditor.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Rangers release interim results

So, they've lost £2.6 m over the last six months?

[grunt]

Barry Anderson ‏@BarryAnderson_ 4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BarryAnderson_/status/582797957310877696) Contingent liability in #Rangers (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangers?src=hash)' accounts: Newcastle Utd must be paid £500k if RFC are promoted this season. Part of loan deal. #NUFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash)

Grant Russell ‏@STVGrant 5m5 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/STVGrant/status/582797627013615616)
The prize money for finishing second in the Championship is £342,000. If Rangers go up, Newcastle United will get all of that. And more

Chris McLaughlin ‏@BBCchrismclaug 3m3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BBCchrismclaug/status/582798169353879552)
No mention of a new NOMAD in the #Rangers (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangers?src=hash) statement. Stock exchange says appointment must be made by Thursday pm to avoid delisting