Rangers FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2012/2013

Mr_Spaceman wrote: »

It's simply just the pull of The Rangers. Third Division or not!

some might say dragging others down to their level :P

I think Black would also be instrumental from protecting the younger players from some of the hatchet men in those lower divisions.

Dempsey wrote: »

Kevin Kyle is on yer radar, he's a risk but if he's over his injury problems and is near enough to the level he used to be, he'd be another player suited for "plan b"



FIFA need to step in and sort this mess out properly at this stage.

That is no surprise it will go towards paying football debts

Licence granted

the deal for our licence is done

spl to get 15 rangers games as part of there tv coverage,for 3 years

30 odd games to rangers tv with 20% of proceeds going to sfl

no stripping of trophies

a line drawn through this horrible mess

premierstone wrote: »

Beattie has been offered a contract at Notts County according to a few on twitter.

Think someone mention Kevin Kyle as a potential target aswell, well he has been training with St Johnstone and was quoted in the Daily Mail as saying he was shocked former team mate Ian Black would even consider droping to Division 3 so seems unlikely.

Black has agreed a three year deal and Beattie a four year deal pending the membership transfer being completed.

premierstone wrote: »

TheBuilder wrote: »

Black has agreed a three year deal and Beattie a four year deal pending the membership transfer being completed.

A four year deal for a 28 year old who has averaged less than 50% appearances over a 9 year career would seem a bit risky no?

Haven't you heard? the old pile of debt is gone at everyone else's expense time to build a new one.

Also reports that Greek international Kafes is to sign for £400k p/y. He is 34 so it makes no sense at all. Mad money on a player that age for lower division football. It surely can't be true?

Joint statement on behalf of The Scottish FA, The Scottish Premier League, The Scottish Football League and Sevco Scotland Ltd.

We are pleased to confirm that agreement has been reached on all outstanding points relating to the transfer of the Scottish FA membership between Rangers FC (In Administration), and Sevco Scotland Ltd, who will be the new owners of The Rangers Football Club.

A conditional membership will be issued to Sevco Scotland Ltd today, allowing Sunday’s Ramsdens Cup tie against Brechin City to go ahead.

Following the completion of all legal documentation, the Scottish Premier League will conduct the formal transfer of the league share between RFC (IA) and Dundee FC on no later than Friday 3rd August 2012. At this point, the transfer of Scottish FA membership will be complete.

Key points:
- The Scottish FA has received all necessary information and documentation from Sevco Scotland Ltd, including details of the company structure, shareholders, financial projections and business plan.
- Sevco Scotland Ltd has agreed to accept all conditions relating to RFC (IA)'s charges of bringing the game into disrepute, namely the 12-month transfer embargo, beginning at 0.01a.m on 1st September 2012, and payment of all outstanding fines and costs.
- Sevco Scotland Ltd has agreed to settle all outstanding football debts to other members of the Scottish FA plus clubs under the jurisdiction of other Football Associations.
- The Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League have reached agreement on the purchase of a package of broadcasting rights which will allow the former to include The Rangers FC matches in contracts with broadcast partners.
- The Scottish Premier League has reserved its position in relation to the on-going investigation into EBTs.

Stewart Regan, Chief Executive of the Scottish FA: “We are pleased for everyone involved in this process, and indeed the whole of Scottish football, that a conclusion has been reached.

“There were a number of complex and challenging issues involved but, primarily, the Scottish FA had to be satisfied that the new owners of Rangers would operate in the best interests of the club, its fans and Scottish football in general.

“We have reached agreement on all terms and conditions attached to the transfer of membership and are able to grant conditional membership, ahead of the formal transfer of the SPL share a week today. This will allow the season to kick-off as planned this weekend and I am sure there will be many who will join me in welcoming the start of the new football season in Scotland.

“This has been a difficult period for Scottish football, but with this agreement now in place, and with the new season upon us, it is essential that we all focus our energies on football once again. In the months ahead, the Scottish FA will resume discussions on the subject of league reconstruction. We remain committed to this process in order to re-energise the national game and will work closely with the SPL, SFL and all other relevant affiliated bodies to provide a dynamic product appealing to our supporters."
Charles Green, Chief Executive of The Rangers Football Club, said “The agreement signed today allows Rangers to be granted membership by the SFA and finally enables the Club to move forward.

“The Board, the Manager and senior executives have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks to secure the future of the Club and today is the start of that process.

“The Board has had to take some very difficult decisions to gain SFA membership, including accepting the delayed transfer ban and paying outstanding financial penalties. But we are now able to get back to playing football and plan for the new season, starting this Sunday with our match against Brechin.

“There remains, however, an outstanding issue with the SPL regarding EBTs. As we have proved in the last couple of months we will stand up to any challenges that face Rangers and will continue to fight for the Club’s best interests.”

Neil Doncaster, Chief Executive of the SPL: "We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the parties concerned. Discussions will now continue with our broadcast partners and we expect to be in a position to make a further announcement next week on broadcasting rights and the on-going EBT investigation."

Jim Ballantyne, President of the SFL: "Current events have thrown up some serious challenges to Scottish football and the SFL has played its part in trying to navigate through to a solution in difficult circumstances.

“I am now looking forward to doing what we are actually here to do. To play football."

Ian Black signs
Andy Little re signs
Dean Shiels currently having a medical

What will the financial situation of the new setup be? I'm sure ally is on a decent wedge to have stayed on.
What level of wages will Rangers be able to afford to pay their players, circa £5k per week? Because at the end of the day a lot of players will have no problem playing in sfl3 if the money is right.
Also what level of crowds do you think you will get?

Big game for Sevco today

Rangers: Alexander; Broadfoot, Goian, Bocanegra, Wallace; Black, Hutton, McCulloch, Macleod, Little, McKay
Subs: Gallacher, Cole, Naismith, Crawford.

BKC wrote: »

Only 4 subs? Is that Rangers entire available playing squad so?

Out with a couple if injuries yes, Edu is talking to clubs and carrying a small injury, Bedoya is talking to Helsingborgs. Ross Perry injured as well.