Rangers FC lodge papers to go into administration

Pompey Magnus · 29-02-2012 10:41AM

Dempsey wrote: »

But it does, who pays Celtic if they decide liquidation is the best course of action between now and then?

That is true but my point is that this shouldn't even be an issue no matter who Celtic are playing, administration or not, none should get paid early.

If Whyte had sense he wouldn't have paid up early as Celtic would have had to give Rangers the tickets anyway, Celtic just chanced their arm and it worked.

lubo_moravcik · 29-02-2012 11:19AM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

If I'm correct clubs are supposed to pay within 7 days of a game taking place.

So if Rangers aren't out of admin by then you think Celtic should just keep the money ?

And you wonder why we rather sell tickets to our own fans.

Yous would rather it was just your own fans there because Celtic fans are going to have a party and you lot can't handle it. I for one can't fkn wait.

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 11:26AM

Pompey Magnus wrote: »

That is true but my point is that this shouldn't even be an issue no matter who Celtic are playing, administration or not, none should get paid early.

If Whyte had sense he wouldn't have paid up early as Celtic would have had to give Rangers the tickets anyway, Celtic just chanced their arm and it worked.

Ah yes, thats true but its a courtesy that clubs extend to each other to get bigger allocations. Celtic feel that its more important to not get screwed out of 300k than get fans the best allocation possible. I dont think that Celtic are even chancing their arm, Rangers paid the last time to protect their allocation, this time we are not and we are well within our right to do so. Rangers are bitching because they are insolvent.

Jelle1880 · 29-02-2012 11:28AM

lubo_moravcik wrote: »

Yous would rather it was just your own fans there because Celtic fans are going to have a party and you lot can't handle it. I for one can't fkn wait.

No, we would rather because your club has been moaning all the time about us.

Claiming 'We don't need Rangers' but can't go a day without talking about us.

And I'm not talking about the fans.

Couldn't care less about the 'party', it's been done before on both sides.

PauloMN · 29-02-2012 11:32AM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

No, we would rather because your club has been moaning all the time about us.

Claiming 'We don't need Rangers' but can't go a day without talking about us.

And I'm not talking about the fans.

Being asked by a company in administration, with a real possibility of liquidation, for £300k up front and you don't want Celtic to comment?

Get a grip on yourself.

Jelle1880 · 29-02-2012 11:36AM

Yeah, cause that's what I was talking about :rolleyes:

'We don't need Rangers'
'On another planet, in another universe' re. Jelavic.
'Holy willies'

PauloMN · 29-02-2012 11:40AM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Yeah, cause that's what I was talking about :rolleyes:

'We don't need Rangers'
'On another planet, in another universe' re. Jelavic.
'Holy willies'

So what? If the media ask them pointed questions, they'll repond. If they can give us all a laugh in the process, all the better.

What's the "Holy willies" one? That must have passed me by.

Jelle1880 · 29-02-2012 11:42AM

None of those were in response to questions by the media.

The 'Holy willies' was said on Celtic's AGM in 2009.
http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/2707843/Celtic-chief-John-Reid-Rangers-are-boring-holy-willies.html

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 11:46AM

Jelle obviously doesnt remember the behaviour of Rangers when Celtic were in financial trouble. If he did, he wouldnt be outraged by the behaviour of Celtic. He would realise that what goes around comes around.

Jelle1880 · 29-02-2012 11:52AM

Rangers as a club, or the fans ?

Because I highly doubt that the club would have gloated about Celtic's off the field problems back then.

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 12:04PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Rangers as a club, or the fans ?

Because I highly doubt that the club would have gloated about Celtic's off the field problems back then.

They did

Jelle1880 · 29-02-2012 12:16PM

Any articles from back then ?

Because I've never read much about that period.

PauloMN · 29-02-2012 12:29PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

None of those were in response to questions by the media.

The 'Holy willies' was said on Celtic's AGM in 2009.
http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/2707843/Celtic-chief-John-Reid-Rangers-are-boring-holy-willies.html

So you link an article from 2009 to show how Celtic are

Claiming 'We don't need Rangers' but can't go a day without talking about us.

lubo_moravcik · 29-02-2012 12:34PM

Any redundancies today?

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 12:35PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Any articles from back then ?

Because I've never read much about that period.

It can be difficult to google articles from last week never mind back then! I wouldnt be holding out much hope for newspapers archiving all their publications online

premierstone · 29-02-2012 05:18PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Any articles from back then ?

Because I've never read much about that period.

lol it probably didnt make the front pages in Holland :rolleyes:

PauloMN · 29-02-2012 05:49PM

Any news from the administrators today? All seems suspiciously quiet.... wonder is it down to international matches happening?

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 05:57PM

Its either that or they are still dumbfounded by the Ibrox book keeping!

PauloMN · 01-03-2012 11:03AM

11 for the axe today apparently:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2012/03/01/rangers-in-crisis-11-ibrox-players-set-to-be-axed-as-administrators-begin-savage-cuts-86908-23770531/

Sad to see tbh, regardless of anyones' personal views of Rangers.

Jelle1880 · 01-03-2012 11:12AM

Statement will be coming later, but the Sun only says 6 players will be let go, wait and see I guess.

bobbysands81 · 01-03-2012 11:23AM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Statement will be coming later, but the Sun only says 6 players will be let go, wait and see I guess.

Any idea what time the news will be announced at?

Jelle1880 · 01-03-2012 11:24AM

No time given yet.

bobbysands81 · 01-03-2012 11:43AM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

No time given yet.

Announcement imminent according to some.

Jelle1880 · 01-03-2012 12:37PM

Been imminent since 10.30 GMT

lubo_moravcik · 01-03-2012 12:38PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Been imminent since 10.30 GMT

Hope you're still winking when the news does break

Jelle1880 · 01-03-2012 12:42PM

Chris McLaughlin þ @BBCchrismclaug Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Definitive announcemet on job losses at #Rangers more likely to be tomorrow. Still number crunching.

bobbysands81 · 01-03-2012 01:16PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Chris McLaughlin þ @BBCchrismclaug Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Definitive announcemet on job losses at #Rangers more likely to be tomorrow. Still number crunching.

SSN just said that they expected an announcement from Duff and Phelps this afternoon... but I got the impression that the clip was recorded earlier.

Jelle1880 · 01-03-2012 01:40PM

They will be giving an announcement, but it's not necessarily about any staff cuts.
Probably to announce they'll be giving an announcement regarding players leaving tomorrow

edit:

Statement regarding Rangers Football Club

Following a meeting yesterday with Rangers Football Club’s (the “Club” or “Rangers”) administrators Duff & Phelps, Ticketus would like to state its desire for a rapid and successful conclusion to the Club’s administration process and confirm its willingness to enter into discussions with any serious potential bidders for the Club.

We met with the administrators yesterday to make it clear that we intend to be part of a solution for the Club, and to ensure a fast and fair resolution is achieved for all parties. We outlined that this includes working with potential purchasers to help provide various financing solutions to the Club that would be attractive to new owners.

Ticketus believes that the best outcome for Rangers, its fans, Ticketus and our investors is for the administration process to be concluded as soon as possible, with a purchaser found who is able to bring stability to the Club.
Ticketus has an obligation to its investors to pursue all avenues to ensure that the ticket purchase agreement it entered into with the Club is honoured, and we are committed to going to the lengths necessary to ensure that the future of the Club is preserved and its agreement with Ticketus fulfilled. We believe that our investors’ interests are aligned to those looking to safeguard the Club’s future.

We have already been in contact with a number of other key stakeholders, including potential bidders and fans’ representatives, and believe working collaboratively with all parties to create a solution for the Club that puts it on a secure financial footing must be everyone’s priority.

Ticketus looks forward to continuing to work with the administrators and serious potential bidders to secure a positive outcome for the Club.

edit: No announcement after all...

Cantona's Collars · 01-03-2012 02:36PM

On a related note,Portsmouth might not be able to fulfill their remaining fixtures.

Dempsey · 01-03-2012 06:41PM

The administrators are clearly struggling to get a handle on the financial situation of Rangers.

Rangers FC lodge papers to go into administration

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