Rangers Banter Archive January 23 2015

 

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23 Jan 2015 19:05:56
So Ibrox will not now be used against a lone, this didn't take them long when we stand up against them, we must not stop until they are out of Ibrox and told your not welcome anymore. I still don't trust them and will continue to do my thing against them, it still smells fishy to me their upto something.
Don't give up Stand Firm against these leeches let them know at ever opportunity

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23 Jan 2015 20:19:12
Do you really believe Mike Ashley has taken a blind bit of notice of fan opinion? More likely the board are not in a position to offer the stadium as security. We need to see the deeds

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Wake up mate, its got nothing to do with you standing up to anyone. fact is they can't grant ibrox as security on a loan because THEY don't OWN IBROX!!

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23 Jan 2015 20:47:57
Celtic fan in peace. i'd be worried about the 'future loans to SD' comment. doesn't confirm if Ibrox is not currently being used as security or could be used in future loans to another party i.e. ashley directly.

Hope ibrox is full on Sunday

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23 Jan 2015 21:01:30
Only hear say that Ashley will no longer seek security over ibrox. Yet no confirmationg showing the removal of the official request. Three Bears have confirmed they have heard nothing. EGM will go ahead.

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4. Superficially this sounds like good news but who knows what Ashley has up his sleeves.

Even if the EGM does go ahead I am still far from convinced King will get a majority.

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2. )?

Why do Celtic fans think they know everything that is going on?

In fact, why do they bloody care?

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Your not getting my drift MATE I don't trust the Bar Stewards one bit there up to something else, as Rangers fans we are notorious for doing nothing in the past, the post was put out to the PEOPLE who think they've won to stand together and keep the good fight going FFS!

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I personally think the easdales in particular are worried about the legal action mentioned by RT supported by 500000 pounds fighting fund and the fact that they can very easily be held responsible for the loss of Ibrox and MP to ashley should his plan to own them and lease back to Ragers indefinately have worked.

Were they to be seen not to accept the funding package 3 bears are offering and I believe was available to be raised to 10million, but to favour a loan yet again to a party actively seeking to run Rangers via the board, this could leave them with huge costs and possible barred from being Directors of any businesses like happened to whyte recently.

They are more concerned about their own wealth and their bus company.

If it does prove that the security request is cancelled it has certainly been huge influence the fans uniting at last

i am george

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24 Jan 2015 09:49:55
@ I am george the word on social media site is the easdales are in the process of selling up and an announcement is expected on Monday. have you heard anything?
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24 Jan 2015 10:37:24
I hope this is true r.f because this has gone on for far to long now it's a complete and utter mess of situation that is going to take a long long time to sort out when it eventually gets in to the right hands again with legit business men with Rangers fc at heart

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24 Jan 2015 11:51:33
Ditto coplandfront3 far to long.
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I would love the easdales to be selling up but the logic in that does not add up why would one of them buy up a load of share last week to sell this week?

i am george

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24 Jan 2015 13:27:09
Fair point cheers, unless he was offered well over the share price could be a possibility.
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Rf re the rumour about sleds dales selling up, support to be getting 37 pence per share, so buying a million penny shares one week, then selling at 37 p is good money, though like I say it's only a rumour,

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Bongo. Is your first name Ali by any chance, Ali bongo.

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George, as some have already mentioned, he did not buy his shares for a penny. They were 1p ordinary shares. Confusing, I know, but a lot of people read 1p and think each share actuallt cost a penny. An ordinary share is given a nominal value, be it 1p, 10p or £1 etc.

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Cuillin 72 cheers for that mate, but to be honest I don't really care a feck what he paid, I just want him and the board to drag fat mike back to Newcastle by them hair if need be, well the small, amount he has left lol

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23 Jan 2015 18:26:35
How far away from fitness is Cammy Bell looks like we maybe need him soon?

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{Ed039's Note - Start of Feb)

He was training today

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Bell back for Tims game would be a mega bonus as we are going to be needing a very good goalkeeping performance next week

i am george

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I am George, we will need two keepers, if we rely on our defence to keep the score down.

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23 Jan 2015 18:00:38
ssn HQ Rangers will not use Ibrox against any further loans.
r. f

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23 Jan 2015 18:57:38
Didn't say anything about a sale & leaseback though(which worries me more!)

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Expect announcement of £10m loan taken out on Murray Park, or is that just me being cynical?

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Why would you take out security on Murray Park. If The 3. Bears. ever took control of Rangers they could just walk away from MP. Does not make sense

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What does make sense in this whole shambles?

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23 Jan 2015 17:49:06
Ssn just announced the stadium won't be used as security on any loan from sports direct which makes me think a loan has been or will be agreed soon.

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Aye but it didn't say anything about Murray park funny that eh just only ibrox is not getting used does that fat person ASHLEY think our head zips up the back he has got a fight on his hands now no surrender watp

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Ibrox not part of the security on the loan as the ownership of Rangers/Ibrox is being contested by Whyte! In court!

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South side bear It was probably a snag they hit trying to put ibrox up as security, ie ownership in dispute, ie listed building, I heard a guy on radio last night saying they couldn't as for it as security, something to do with the car park, I didn't catch the full callers dispute, but now I wish I had, cause this lot don't do favours fact.

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Could the plump fellow selling some of his SD shares few days ago have anything to do with the latest shenanigins, both sides lawyers must be rollin in it wi all this tipy tapin about. hope this ends soon
hope we get a full house on sunday for fernando, and let them see what an atmosphere we can create if we had trust and transparancy and then contiue with the stance of going if you wish or staying away if you want, without any snide remarks
Fingers crossed, for a 2-1 win wi boyd and miller scoring, that would be good. you never know
cheers jammydodger

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24 Jan 2015 10:18:56
They are quite specific though that it won't be security on a loan from Sports Direct. Then again, was it EVER going to be SD that loaned the money? Was it not going to be MASH or simply MA?

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23 Jan 2015 15:48:19
ED or any Bears does anyone know exactly how the promotion playoffs work is it 1 up 1 down and I heard 4 team get into playoffs for 1 spot 1 from SPFL bottom and 3 from our division top?

Is that correct. I have given up on auto promotion but surely a playoff would be likely then.

i am george

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{Ed039's Note - 2nd bottom of Premier League and 2nd, 3rd & 4th from Championship in playoffs)

3rd and 4th in Championship playoff, this winner plays 2nd in Champ. winner of this gets promoted, hope that helps.

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{Ed039's Note - Not quite true - The champions are promoted to the Premiership and clubs in 2nd, 3rd and 4th enter two-legged play-offs. The winner of 4th v 3rd plays 2nd, with the winner of that tie up against the club finishing 11th in the Premiership)

23 Jan 2015 18:42:05
Does that mean Hearts could be the only team to go up ED?

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{Ed039's Note - Yes , if the Championship side loses in the play off to the Premiership team then only the Championship winners are promoted)

Thanks so there is an outside chance we get into playoffs then good

i am george

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23 Jan 2015 15:09:02
I've heard a rumour from a friend of barrie McKay that he is glad he isn't here for the celtic game, and another rumour that we are to bring in billy davies as manager very soon, the deal is apparently ready to be signed.

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23 Jan 2015 16:25:35
I agree with BMK I don't want to watch it either, andi hope and pray Billy Davies comes back to Rangers, a TrueBlue and a talented manager, but will this board allow such an opinionated and strong Gers man get into they're inner sanctum? billy would undoubtedly shape it up and IMO tell all if it went pear shaped, c, mon Billy, come home son

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Tommy51 (?)

I have been hoping for a couple of years or so that he would be manager.

He was interviewed on Sky a few years ago and came across as a very astute man, and has done well in all clubs he has managed, to a certain extent.

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I don't want terry buther nor billy davis would prefer d macinnes or smcoll maybe ian murray as an assstant but if push came to shove would prefer davis to butcher

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23 Jan 2015 21:34:26
BIGWUL the Same Ian Murray who told McCoist to sign Peralta? aye that's a great shout. Cathro still the man for me, let him build a legacy and get the most out of The academy boys. With Felix Mcgath on hand.

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Penny arcade we need someone now this season can still be saved

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23 Jan 2015 15:02:18
Bears with tims game approaching fast can any of you say what you think Durie assuming no appointment by board) would be best to field and assuming he uses tactics (we havn't used them in 3 years) how should he approach the game

For me this a potential disaster on one hand in that tims have played in europe and playing Aberdeen and Dundee United plus surprise success teams like Hamilton must have them a level above us sharpness wise and obviously quality players in their team it could easily be a 6-0 hammering if we get unlucky

That said the tims managed to beat Barcelona when Barca were the number one club in the world. The difference between Barca and Tims was way bigger than Tims and us now. So if we field a defence minded side like Walter did in the Euro cup Manchester run we could with luck and few breaks sneak a 1-0.

Me I would have Robinson or Kelly in goal neither ideal but no options then have Big Jig in front of the defence and I would pair McGregor in middle defence with Zaliukas and Smith Wallace full backs, Midfield - Law Black (warned seriousl about no red card stupidity) Hutton and Shiels (it is gng be 100% hard fought so Templeton save for sub 2nd half) and Miller up front purely due to his record in old firm pressure games poss substituted by Clark late on

IF that side can fight like their lives depend on it and get a few breaks we could get a result I chose Black as we are so limited options wise and I feel we need play stoppers rather than play makers like Aird

Scary next week dreading it but also excited as missed old firm games so much, mind also the pressure is ALL on tims they are expected to hump us, I think they wont

i am george

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I drive a big wagon around most of England for a living, my cab is decorated in Rangers memorabilia, at work we have about 30 drivers and around 10 transport planners who support teams from Sunderland to Portsmouth and I'm the only bear in the company, and all their all talking about is the game next week, some of them have been up to Ibrox with me and loved the experience so secretly their Rangers fans. They keep asking me how I think it's going to go next week, being the loyal Ranger I am I tell them we will sneak a wee win, but deep down I'm bricking it, this is a right heart v head moment for me, but who knows. I hope that whatever players are picked for next week give it there all like never before.

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23 Jan 2015 16:37:12
I thought McDowall was working his 12month notice therefore still in charge and picking the team.
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{Ed039's Note - He is, although many feel he will be placed on gardening leave)

23 Jan 2015 17:02:33
Geo, no way should "wee blackie" be allowed any were near an old firm game, we will have enuf worries hoping the team keep 11 men on the park as it is, I would take 3_0 now, I fear it could be that after 20 mins, I don't think a lot of people realise how bad Rangers are, we don't have any pattern or style, KM now seems to run about like a headless chicken flying into tackles which will spell disaster along with jig and boydy, who seems to think he, s a hard man al of a sudden! They will pummel us from the first minutes, commons will run amok and stokes will be breaking his neck to embarrass us, we need real tactics m8 and a lot of luck to escape with our head held high, we have managed to avoid them for a while, now we can't, I hope I'm wrong but I pray we come home with pride, and 11 players on the park
Tommy

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George123 maybe don't agree with some of your posts but agree with your team selection

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I actually agree on Blakheart but tbh if you look at our squad there is only either stick someone else like Faure in, if he is fit I would choose him but I think knowing the dressing room s**** that goes on in Scottish football, Faure slagging off (actually telling truth) his team mates and supermanager he won't get near first team till new manager in place. The only other option I can remotely see is Billyboy Moshni and Wallace as full backs and Smith in midfield our squad is really limited in options. But like Black Moshni is an accident waiting to happen.

I am still hoping we can do it as Celtic have nothing to win and everything to lose, their cup record going out to Morton and other wee teams is awful, not quite our level of awful but bad. They are also dropping points regularly to teams we would expect to at least match possibly beat such as Hamilton. This is the weakest performing tims team under a very average manager since we went down the plug hole.

As I said in ANY cup game if you park the bus in your own half far better teams than celtic have struggled to score especially when their fans will be expecting and demanding a record scorline.

We are not that bad a squad if they get their attitude and our best 11 if it stays on the park is good enough to hold them to 0-0 for a long enough period to frustrate them. Miller has the habit of scoring in these type of games 1 chance just like ally was great at and he will score.

Funnily enough the worst thing we could do is score early I honestly believe we can win 1-0 IF we get the breaks my biggest concern is the goalkeeper position I remember a diddy Ian Andrews collapsing gainst our great Souness team 5-1 and they scored first.

Shi*ing it though and on the day it will be unbearable. I am also concerned at possible crowd problems I would not be at all surprised if there is major trouble, look what happened 7000 people at the 17 year old games

i am george

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Bigwull? I never suggested a team selection.

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Other george I think he is getting his georges mixedup :-)

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I am George. , a few things mixed up gouging by some of his posts lol.

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23 Jan 2015 14:48:26
strong rumours here in the north east of england mike ashley is close to selling newcastle to a group of dubai investors. don't know if that would be good or bad news for rangers, he would certainly have the money to get us back on track but would he be willing to spend it? I don't like him like most gers fans but if he took us back where we belong I would support him all the way. what does everyone else think? e. pierson darlington loyal

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{Ed039's Note - He would spend money, but he would also convert it into a loan the way he has done with Newcastle Utd, every penny he has spent in NUFC is owed back to him in any sale)

23 Jan 2015 15:50:03
George, see when all this debacle is over,. I am going gto take you for a pint, some chanter mate! some chanter!. Really enjoy reading your passion driven posts.

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23 Jan 2015 21:07:10
Cant imagine our fat investor in a rangers top like he does at newcastle perhaps the red and black rangers trust one would suit him better .

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23 Jan 2015 13:15:22
Saw on ssn that Massimo Cellino unable to be Leeds Utd chairman due to one charge/conviction of tax evasion in Italy. So how does Dave King think he will be ok with over 40 charges and a new ongoing investigation? He had to pay over $44million to avoid jail 1st time round! Surely can't remove one crook and install another. Douglas Park and his 3 bears group must be the way ahead. When Celtic had their own board troubles their was one fan group (Celts for change) and one man to back (Fergus McCann). Really think that's what's needed here. One combined fan group all pulling in the same direction and backing one bid, 3 bears.

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King is not a crook. A difference of opinion maybe on tax liability but he has most certainly settled and has no such further investigations hanging over him. You're obviously not a Rangers fan or have some other agenda going on.

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Mo89

Get your facts straight please King agreed to pay 44million to SA Taxman and it is case over. He then explained in a clear and intelligent manner why he will not be seeking a review of that figure of 44million as he is not affected by the latest SA authorities looking into the monitoring of several tax cases he was not affected by that, simple

So when you say Massimo is CONVICTED of TAX EVASION you have actually answered your own post

Try knowing what you are talking about I find it helps

i am george

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{Ed039's Note - FFS George, King was convicted of tax evasion and fraud, over 40 counts of it. You need to firm up your information, this is the second time I have had to tell you this today! He didnt just pay £44m and the charges went away, he came to a deal, pleaded guilty, was convicted and the deal was he paid the money or went to jail for a long time. So King has over 40 convictions for different charges relating to his long running tax dilemma with the South African authorities so you need to get youself right before slagging off other posters)

23 Jan 2015 14:58:25
Gents, perhaps I can shed some light. Leeds are the English FA's problem, King is the SFA's different associations, different way of dealing with fit and proper person test. In scotland it is the club who self certify King as fit and proper person, so in the event of anything which happens as a result of the persons dealings within that club and it is found they were not fit and proper the club is punished and not the man. Its self policing for the clubs. All the current board nonsense about King may not be a fit an proper person is unsubstanciated. If the EGM goes Oasis Assests (Kings) way King will take his seat on the board. The SFA may seek information from the club over why King has been deemed fit an proper it will be then that they will get involved. What King is saying is he is confident that due to fact the SARS case is settled, that he has never been banned from directing a company, no is he presently banned in the UK that there is no reason to find him not fit an proper. And he had a point!

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Sorry ED I did mean to define that as he is not a JAILBIRD like easdale there is a huge difference between the two, but I take your point I will try to be more specific in relation to King from now on

i am george

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{Ed039's Note - In this thread we were actually talking about Cellino who didnt go to jail either, he was fined £600,000 and didnt do any jail time. The King thing is something that needs to be transparent as he has paid alot more in "fines" and has alot more convictions than any of these people we have mentioned, despite this he has my backing but it needs to be made clear exactly what King has done and his punishment for it)

ED plus it is a banter site I might say some critical comments to wind up other posters but I always thought that was the best thing about this site prior to the last few years boardroom s**te :-) slagging off is all part of banter isn't it lolol, so stop slagging me off right (joke) ;-)

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{Ed039's Note - Banter is, and when/if we are back on an even footing then it might be a little more loose but right now folk are tense, so replying to somone as "diddy poster" for example causes more arguments than it is worth)

Well said Ed. Just because he made a deal with questionable authorities does not take away the facts that he is a dodgy car dealer for want of a better expression. Like I have said, I don't trust him or any others. At leas the yank comes across as a straight talking businessman (as they do). At least no track record of criminal activities.

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23 Jan 2015 15:26:20
Geo, Dave agreed a price to pay for his charges, he always denied he owed what they said, he believed he only owe around 4mill, they said hundreds of millions, he basically won his case but he was convicted, there is now a case involving the actual investigation office, they may be criminal charges brought, one of kings biggest customer is apparently the very same s/African govt who charged him, to answer the o/p, Dave King is already a director on a couple of major company in S/A, and probably owns a few, he wouldn't conceivably do this without his legal people being involved, IMO, I also suspect he may have already been in touch with the power that be in Scotland, in essence Dave King believed he was innocent in his case, that's why he refused to pay, he is exceptionally rich and is a godsend to Rangers, if he wins, he may not have quite the wealth of fatty but we don't need that, let's just pray that Dave wins and the bears will surely join him, yours thoughts ed pls

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Ed?

You are quite right on your position with King. He has evaded tax and laundered money, which is a very serious offence whichever country you are in, however, as I have previously stated, SARS are now under investigation for illegally obtaining information to charge and criminalise King (and others), who has stated that he is very confident that all charges will be dropped, and If the charges are dropped he has a better case to face down the SFA.

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{Ed039's Note - He has actually said that his case is not one under investigation and he has no interest in pursuing to have his case reopened)

23 Jan 2015 17:17:49
ed, u may be rite, altho I think his case was one of the cases involved DK says he won't be appealing, also he was a victim of Murray the rat, Dave King handed Rangers over 20 million quid remember, some seem to forget, that small fact, along with Joe Lewis he invested in the scurrilous Murrays plans for Rangers, the guy is trying to save Rangers for the Rangers fans, and still people question him? How many people are able to save us? Most of the people who post don't mind getting cheap baccy fae the pub, or a wee turn fae shoplifters, but scream on their keypads about Dave King, he fought and wonlost whatever way you see it we need to back him totally now
Tommy

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{Ed039's Note - Tommy, I have said that I am behind King, and I am fully behind him, its just the point has to be made of his past as there are many folk who believe that he bought his way out of conviction in SA which is just not true. All he did was buy his way out of jail time. And hey, in the past I have put my order in for frozen bacon from the pub traders :-)

Ed?

This a an excerpt from yesterday's Belfast Telegraph regarding Dave King and SARS >

. . . . It is understood that he is confident he will be free to join the plc board of Rangers after receiving a letter from SARS chiefs which declares he is not disqualified from serving as a company director.

And King insists he is now ready to commit to the fight for control at Rangers.

He said in a statement: "I am named as one of the business people who was spied on by the South African Revenue Services unit.

"If SARS obtained information unlawfully then I could apply to have my settlement set aside. According to my advice that is the correct legal position.

"My business interests have performed very strongly post-settlement. I am also able to enjoy my role as executive chairman of a public company without the integrity issues that previously dogged me.

"I also now have sufficient time and resources to invest in getting Rangers back on track. "

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{Ed039's Note - In same statement he also said that even if he was spied upon then he still would not look to have his conviction reversed)

23 Jan 2015 18:18:26
King does not want his case investigated because he got a result with what he paid back,let's be honest.Even the worst cr**ks draw the line somewhere,for King IF he was a cr**k,that line would be Rangers.

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ED (?)

Thought you had more savvy than that.

If South African authorities are investigating illegal activities by SARS, including Dave King's taxes and money interests, then Dave King would not be required to appeal or do anything, that would not be his to do.

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{Ed039's Note - What are you talking about, are we on 2 different subjects here?)

Mo89 see what you've started enjoyed this post so much I've read it twice great responses
I am George and Ed 039 brilliant and yes we are all a bit tence the now but we need to keep it together, Ed 039 you must see some drivel being posted every day keep up the good work WATP

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{Ed039's Note - Not so much drivel these days, just need to be careful, I dont want arguments amongst posters but these days its very easy)

Ed (?)

I thought we where talking about Dave King and whether he was fit for purpose

I have pointed out that the South African authorities are investigating SARS over illegal activities regarding their methods for obtaining information about Dave King' taxes and financials.
If, and it is a big if, the SA authorities find that it was an illegal investigation then ALL charges, fines, cautions and evictions are null and void.
Dave King has stated that if the investigation is found illegal then he could apply to have his settlement set aside. I am saying that he does not have to, because the SA authorities would automatically do so.

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{Ed039's Note - Yes, and in his statement he also said that even if illegal means were used in his case he would not appeal as he is happy with the settlement met and believes there is no further investigation into his case)

Ed more to the point did you get the bacon shhhh lol.

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{Ed039's Note - of course, the guys in my local had skills)

24 Jan 2015 03:02:42
Frozen bacon?? peasant!

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Ed (?)

I do not mean to sound pedantic, but again you miss the point!

King does not have to do anything at all!

If SARS have been found to have obtained their information by illegal means then all charges and convictions will be dropped. I think King is talking about him charging them, which he says he does not want to do.

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Royal blue the SARS mob are his biggest customers, seriously mate, so no wonder he wouldn't want to charge them, probably send the all on a holiday, all expenses paid lol.

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23 Jan 2015 13:09:32
Nice touch from Celtic with 10 grand donation for Fernandos game, a bit of class that is lacking from our own "board".

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Yes gkk I was just going to post that very nice and thoughtful though I hope the cheque is not made payable to Rangers Board ;-)

i am george

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Agreed they have shown some dignity which has been sadly lacking at newco rangers and is highlighted this week by simonsen and again in the decision to still play him, none of this newco lot have even the most basic understanding of what representing Rangers means, or rather used to mean!

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Hope they give the monies to Fernando's bank account. If they send it to the board it might end up elsewhere!

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{Ed039's Note - The boards will have nothing to do with this, the Celtic Charity Foundation will very generously give the money to the committe or foundation in charge of organising the game)

Ed?

It was tongue in cheek!

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{Ed039's Note - I Know)

23 Jan 2015 13:06:50
Fernando Ricksen game:
I think under the circumstances would be nice if Ibrox was full, but the game should be about Fernando, nothing more. No board protests. Nothing about whether McCoist is there or not (it's not about him)
Also well done to Celtic for their contribution for Fernando and Motor Neurone Disease Scotland.

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23 Jan 2015 15:32:49
I never knew sellik had donated money, if they did then hats of to them, how did it become public, I haven't seen anything? Their board run a tight ship, ours run a sinking ship,

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23 Jan 2015 17:48:12
Tommy: Celtic have close ties to that charity through wee Jimmy Johnstones family.A good turn like that always ends up public knowledge.

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24 Jan 2015 03:07:19
Gkk Yip I had the pleasure of drinking with Jinky til 5am in Yogis pub, which was our local at the time, a wonderful wee guy, not the one in c, bridge, I hasten to add, I hope Ibrox is jumping on sunday, god bless you nando

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23 Jan 2015 11:30:39
A lot of people nervous about the EGM here is breakdown of what votes are likely to go where

Dave King (oasis) 11, 869, 505 14. 57%
George Taylor 7, 575,000 9. 30%
Douglas Park 5,000,000 6. 14%
River and Mercantile Asset Management LLP 4, 704, 827 5. 77%
George Letham 3, 299, 515 4. 05%
Kieran Prior 1, 100, 740 1. 35%
Ally McCoist 1, 071, 429 1. 31%
Rangers Supporters Trust 1,000, 009 1. 23%
Rangers First 820,000 1. 01%
Felix Magath 810,000 0. 99%
Malcolm Murray 271, 429 0. 33%
Vanguard Bears + proxies 132, 694 0. 16% - Defo cause I have spoken with them
Norman Crighton 96, 222 0. 12% - Left the board due the way they were handling matters
Walter Smith 71, 429 0. 09%

Known to Back Ashley/ Easdale
Mike Ashley 7, 265,000 8. 92%
Sandy Easdale 5, 256, 110 6. 45%
Blue Pitch Holdings 4,000,000 4. 91%

Most major shareholdings are for anti board or pro King camp. I predict EGM will be 60/40 in Oasis Assest management favor.

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Rangers International Football Club plc
("Rangers" or the "Company")

Holdings in Company

The Company announces that it was notified on 19th January 2015 that Alexander Easdale purchased 1, 014,000 ordinary shares of 1 penny each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") on 16 January 2015. As a result, Mr Easdale now holds 5, 256, 110 Ordinary Shares in the Company, equal to 6. 451% of the issued share capital of the Company. Mr Easdale also holds voting rights over, but does not own, a further 16, 028, 084 Ordinary Shares, representing 19. 672% of the Company, meaning that in total he holds voting rights over 21, 284, 194 Ordinary Shares, representing 26. 123% of the issued share capital of the Company.

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Penny arcade, going by Gordon's post you better redo your sums

It's been well known that easdale has proxy for 26% including his own, bph and margarita

JG

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Penny arcade I've also seen on another site that easdale has 6pc of his own and proxy for another 16pc, in all just under 23pc all in.

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23 Jan 2015 09:12:12
I think and hope every genuine rangers fan will try and get to the fernado ricksen charity game!

It is january and people do have commitments, like work and family etc, but I would hope we can try and get a decent crowd for this very worthy cause.

Remember Fernando is one of us and did give us great times during his service at Glasgow rangers.

I also hear some fans are concerned this board may try and hijack to proceeds from the game, possibly try the old admin costs?

It would be to their eternal shame if they tried this but we must be wary of the depths this board will stoop to!

Please let's get a great crowd and help one of "the real rangers" who fought 100% for the Jersey.

It's our turn to try and help him and his family fight this dreadful debilitating disease.


RR

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I agree, we would be turning up for someone we love and respect, no one has to buy anything from the food outlets etc, and before anyone shoots me down I agree with the boycott, but wouldn't it be great to fill Ibrox for Fernando and our past heroes, and at the same time the rats would see what support we give to True Rangers People, and then for the next game at Ibrox boycott again.

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23 Jan 2015 12:47:43
WELL DONE CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB --- NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD EVER PUT THAT IN PRINT ------ £10000 DONATION TO FERNANDO'S CHARITY ----- WHAT A GREAT GESTURE

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It's for a good cause and whatever you think of them, they do give to charity.

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Although I am one of the "not a penny more" brigade I will be attending the game on Sunday.

I must also give great credit to Celtic football club for there outstanding donation of £10,000 to one of Fernando's charities, this is how people should behave in times like this help a fellow human being and recognising how debilitating this terrible illness is and of course wee Jimmy johnstone went through the exact same, so we'll done all at Celtic, they at least know how a board room works (which we can't even come close to) pity we can't have a boardroom to be proud of?

Anyway hope we have a great turnout on Sunday, and then it's back to business with a full boycott of all things Rangers till this mob are moved on.

Come on EGM we are waiting!

RR

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23 Jan 2015 08:20:10
hi ed can we continue the king/ easdale/ murray/missing millions/good guys/bad guys debate it's getting way down the page

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23 Jan 2015 06:18:11
So, another day, another bad news item for the club. Simonsen is pulled up for alleged betting. Well, if its true they should throw the book at him. The rules were well spelled out after the the last fiasco.
Not doing the team, the club nor the supporters any good. More negativity, when will it end?

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Thats good news because he is pash. Rip up his contract and get robinson in

JG

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Well said JG. I've no confidence in this goalkeeper, every time I see the ball coming anywhere near him I start to sweat like Mike Ashley in a cake shop. I agree Robinson should be given a chance. Does anyone know when Cammy Bell is back.

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23 Jan 2015 09:04:47
I do not think bell will be back, he is one of the higher earners the club is selling those off to the lowest bidder to get the wage bill down so they can afford to pay it come the end of the month.

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Royal and JG, Robinson is a hell of a lot worse than bet 366, Bet 366 has saved youz more than he has let youz down. Robinson is not a good replacement and the sooner Bell is back the better. I am sure youz will be out in force on Sunday, it is a crippling diesease and a pure shame. Hail Hail

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23 Jan 2015 09:55:21
Surprised the news broke when it did, as of late any bad news concerning the club usually breaks the day b4 or on the day of a match watch out for nxt sat/sun.
r. f

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23 Jan 2015 11:20:13
Pity there wasn't another half a dozen players caught breaching gambling rules We could of got rid of a job lot of pish, though if they do terminate his contract it would be more double standards as what blackie did was a far greater crime and is still taking one of the highest wages out of the club.

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The decision to keep Black was down to Ally. Yet another example of this mans staggering incompetence. As for Simonsen I hope he gets a lengthy ban shocking keeper who should never have been given a new contract and of course who was responsible for that

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Would be very interesting to see if he had a bet on hibs loss 4-0 and the Alloa cup disaster?

Had supermanager got rid of Black instantly this would not have happened

Bonus is he is pish and not a loss to us

i am george

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{Ed039's Note - There is no evidence of him betting on his own matches Geo)

ED it said in newspaper report it involved 50+ matches and involving our games? Unless I am dreaming I read that.

i am george

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{Ed039's Note - I think it was 55 matches Simonsen has been accused of betting on, but the statement I read said that there was no suggestion of him having placed any wagers on games involving his own team, still more fool him, the rules became very clear last year when SFA ruled around the Black saga that players are not allowed to bet on football period. I knew the rules so I am pretty sure that Simonsen knew and it will be an ideal scenario to fire him and save a wage, especially with Cammy Bell due back just prior to his hearing. He is stinking anyway)

ED you are totally correct and the story I read I thought said involved Rangers games it actually didn't

i am george

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