Rangers FC lodge papers to go into administration

Jelle1880 · 28-04-2012 11:22PM

Dempsey wrote: »

7,000? Celtic Park got something similar the night Robbie Keane was signed on loan.

And about 10% of that when you won the league

Dempsey · 28-04-2012 11:31PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

And about 10% of that when you won the league

The SPL havent finished their investigation into dual contracts and general cheating by Rangers yet, that title and many others could still be given to Celtic :P

Eirebear · 29-04-2012 12:19AM

Rangers get more fans outside an empty hampden than DUFC get inside their own stadium for what could have been a big step in their attempt at CL qualifiers.
Says it all really.

Dempsey · 29-04-2012 12:26AM

Eirebear wrote: »

Rangers get more fans outside an empty hampden than DUFC get inside their own stadium for what could have been a big step in their attempt at CL qualifiers.
Says it all really.

What a benchmark!

Jelle1880 · 29-04-2012 12:36AM

Dempsey wrote: »

The SPL havent finished their investigation into dual contracts and general cheating by Rangers yet, that title and many others could still be given to Celtic :P

I was talking about this season's title

Dempsey · 29-04-2012 01:08AM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Dempsey wrote: »

The SPL havent finished their investigation into dual contracts and general cheating by Rangers yet, that title and many others could still be given to Celtic :P

I was talking about this season's title

we have 3 stands full at rugby park when we won the title. another maths fail for rangers.

Jelle1880 · 29-04-2012 11:37AM

I'm talking about the reception your team got when they came back at Celtic Park.

Coillte_Bhoy · 29-04-2012 12:44PM

Eirebear wrote: »

Rangers get more fans outside an empty hampden than DUFC get inside their own stadium for what could have been a big step in their attempt at CL qualifiers.
Says it all really.

So ye have a bigger support than Dundee Utd?? Wow, who would have thought it. But i suppose thats ye're benchmark now

mike65 · 29-04-2012 01:38PM

What's the story with the SPL TV deal? When is it due for renewal?

dsmythy · 29-04-2012 01:51PM

I figured the down to Division Three story was just journo bluster, can't be true surely?

Jelle1880 · 29-04-2012 01:55PM

dsmythy wrote: »

I figured the down to Division Three story was just journo bluster, can't be true surely?

It's a possibility.

The SPL are trying their best to keep Rangers in the SPL, but both Rangers fans and some of the media want them to drop down (for different reasons, obviously).

bobbysands81 · 30-04-2012 08:18AM

Is that SPL rule change vote taking place today?

McCoist's comments about being closer to liquidation than ever yesterday were quite stark.

Bill Miller still in hot seat as the BKs seem to have gotten their bid rejected by D&P over the weekend. At a cost of £200k per week D&P would really want to be able to show that they've been earning that money.

Jelle1880 · 30-04-2012 08:26AM

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Is that SPL rule change vote taking place today?

McCoist's comments about being closer to liquidation than ever yesterday were quite stark.

Bill Miller still in hot seat as the BKs seem to have gotten their bid rejected by D&P over the weekend. At a cost of £200k per week D&P would really want to be able to show that they've been earning that money.

If the stories are true that TBK bid was not even £2m then it's only normal it gets rejected.

It feels to me that D&P want TBK to win, but if they can't come up with the money...

bobbysands81 · 30-04-2012 08:35AM

Huge rumours doing the rounds that Rangers are set to announce liquidation this evening.

Pompey Magnus · 30-04-2012 09:12AM

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Huge rumours doing the rounds that Rangers are set to announce liquidation this evening.

I'd be amazed if this was the case, Rangers should have funds to get them to the end of the season, that was the whole point of the wage cuts. It's only my guess but I would think this rumour is based on McCoist's post match interview yesterday and people adding 2 and 2 and getting 5.

General Zod · 30-04-2012 12:06PM

Eirebear wrote: »

Rangers get more fans outside an empty hampden than DUFC get inside their own stadium for what could have been a big step in their attempt at CL qualifiers.
Says it all really.

An amazing thing happened at the Rally. It was the first time that Sandy Jardine appeared at Hampden without Danny McGrain being moved to accommodate him.

Eirebear · 30-04-2012 01:31PM

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

So ye have a bigger support than Dundee Utd?? Wow, who would have thought it. But i suppose thats ye're benchmark now

if nothing else it highlights the sheer weight in numbers, and by extension - moneymaking power of the SPL - that Rangers (and similarly Celtic) bring to the competittion.

As i said before, the proposals which they will eventually get round to discussing are aimed at keeping those numbers in the SPL, while at the same time crippling the club.
it's time for this week's round of Cake? or Eat It?

shankespony · 01-05-2012 04:31PM

Was interesting to see the bold Sandy with his megaphone addressing the faithful, mind you the banner he had in front of him said it all "not fit" which was part of the slogan sfa not fit for purpose bit of a pr booboo there!!!

shankespony · 01-05-2012 05:27PM

Whats the story with all the threats from Rangers, fans & those associated;

"He said Duff & Phelps had previously said they were "appalled" by the threats towards Mr Withey, which have been described as "serious", "specific" and "deeply alarming"."

So you have the lawyer above being threatened so he quit his job, craig whyte warned about his personal security, the 3 panel members of the SFA, Hugh Keevins & Alex Thompson the journalists, neil lennon assaulted and others sent bombs.

Then senile Sandy Jardine threatening other clubs with repercussions as to which way they vote.

I thought Rangers were big on "dignity" doesn't look like it to me from here.

Jelle1880 · 01-05-2012 05:31PM

First I heard about that, where is that from ?

shankespony · 01-05-2012 05:46PM

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/rangers-law-firm-hits-back-at-25m-legal-claim.17459145

the realpigiron · 01-05-2012 07:13PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17907977

So the establishment is striking back in defence of the Rainjurrs. McCoist is saying that the two bids on the table include the submission of a newco but not liquidation?

Also SPL head Neil Doncaster is amenable to Rangers maintaining their SPL status while being allowed to welch on their debts but still not be liquidated? WTF is going on here?

Are the powers that be in Scottish football just going to turn a blind eye to the corruption that has been rife at Glasgow Rangers?

the realpigiron · 01-05-2012 07:34PM

You couldn't make it up. McCoist says it might be morally right that Rangers go down to Div 3 and start again, but that that may not be the best thing for Scottish football.

Absolute bollocks. It is crucial for the future of Scottish football that justice is seen to be done and that Rangers corruption issues are not swept under the carpet.

A Dub in Glasgo · 01-05-2012 07:38PM

The decision will be based on £££, nothing to do with sporting integrity. 'It is OK to cheat as long as you are big enough to bring money to the other clubs' seems to be the motto

fionnsda · 01-05-2012 07:57PM

The (succulent lamb) Scottish media will spin it for the greater good of scottish football yada yada, alls good, praise the lord, watp, gods a prod etc etc
case closed
nothing more to see
move along now!
sweep sweep

Jelle1880 · 02-05-2012 07:09AM

Piss off with your Establishment crap.

We all know why the SPL wants Rangers to remain where they are, so they can take the income generated but at the same time cripple us for seasons to come.
McCoist never said it would be the best to stay in the SPL, those are Doncaster's words.

PauloMN · 02-05-2012 07:29AM

Knew McCoist's comments would come back to bite him in the ass. It's clear he doesn't understand the details of the different proposals, which is fine - not many people do fully understand it tbh - but he should just not comment otherwise.

He went from thinking Rangers were closer to liquidation on Sunday to being quite positive less 24 hours later.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2012/05/02/rangers-in-crisis-american-truck-tycoon-bill-miller-closing-in-on-hybrid-deal-to-buy-ibrox-club-86908-23844791/

McCoist said: “Both potential purchasers have a newco as part of their plan but not liquidation.

“It’s an important point because I think the majority of fans don’t want liquidation.”

McCoist’s comments caused a great deal of consternation within the Kennedy-Murray camp yesterday.

Within an hour they had rushed out a statement which read: “Following inaccurate media reports, the Blue Knights/Brian Kennedy Consortium wishes to clarify its position.

“Firstly, on Saturday evening, April 28, 2012, we submitted a materially increased offer which will be confirmed by the administrators, Duff & Phelps.

“Secondly, and for the avoidance of doubt, our offer is conditional on a CVA and the delivery of Craig Whyte’s shares. If successful, this will retain the SPL membership share in RFC 1899.”

No way will Whyte/White give up his shares, yet alone the acceptance of the BK's CVA offer. Looks like Miller is the last hope for Rangers - and then it's bye bye history as far as I can see.

Jelle1880 · 02-05-2012 07:39AM

Agreed that McCoist should stick to the sporting side of things, but you can't blame him for answering questions when journalists mob him with it.

I heard he got more administration questions after last week's game than about the game itself, says it all.

PauloMN · 02-05-2012 07:52AM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Agreed that McCoist should stick to the sporting side of things, but you can't blame him for answering questions when journalists mob him with it.

I heard he got more administration questions after last week's game than about the game itself, says it all.

I don't blame him, in fact I have sympathy for him in so far as he's pretty much been the only voice of Rangers in the past two months which is shameful tbh.

And I know the journalists mob him for answers, but tbh he should just point blank refuse to answer any questions around administration and direct them to D&P. It's not fair on him, and he can get peoples' hope up with incorrect information.

General Zod · 02-05-2012 09:39AM

PauloMN wrote: »

Knew McCoist's comments would come back to bite him in the ass. It's clear he doesn't understand the details of the different proposals, which is fine - not many people do fully understand it tbh - but he should just not comment otherwise.

He went from thinking Rangers were closer to liquidation on Sunday to being quite positive less 24 hours later.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2012/05/02/rangers-in-crisis-american-truck-tycoon-bill-miller-closing-in-on-hybrid-deal-to-buy-ibrox-club-86908-23844791/

No way will Whyte/White give up his shares, yet alone the acceptance of the BK's CVA offer. Looks like Miller is the last hope for Rangers - and then it's bye bye history as far as I can see.

Remember, Miller's bid is based on the SPL/SFA waiving any further punishments on the club. the SPL will not agree to this.

Rangers FC lodge papers to go into administration

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