Rangers FC On Field Gossip & Rumour Thread 2017 Mod Note in OP(Updated 14/08)

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Hasn't your own club just been fined for the 6th time in 3 years by UEFA for crowd trouble ?
Glass houses and all that.

And who cares anyway what the VB say, bunch of deranged idiots.

edit: Scratch that, 7 charges in 3 years now :pac:

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Pro IRA-stuff against Rennes

fighting in Zagreb and Amsterdam,...

Dave King has claimed a “landslide victory” in his bid to claim control of Rangers FC.

The South African-based businessman claims all his resolutions have been passed with no need for Friday’s EGM to take place.

On Monday, Rangers chairman David Somers resigned with chief executive Derek Llambias and finance director Barry Leach facing motions to remove them from the board.

In a statement on Tuesday, King claimed Llambias had informed him that he had secured the necessary votes to implement boardroom change.

He said: "All of the Rangers directors that are subject to my requisition have now accepted that my resolutions have been successful and there is now no need for the general meeting to proceed. Mr Llambias put it best by advising me that I had achieved a “landslide” victory. I wish to thank all shareholders, and particularly the fans, for this resounding success. The future now looks more recognisable for all Rangers stakeholders.

"James Easdale and David Somers did the right thing by resigning however the two appointees of Mr Ashley have stubbornly refused to resign and are using their current position (as remaining directors) to withhold implementation of the resolutions for personal gain. I attach a copy of my email to them in this regard.

"Now that the incoming board and I can focus on the future I will issue a further press statement outlining the immediate and intermediate steps that we have to take as we commence the road to re-establishing Rangers to the institution that its legacy demands."

As part of the changes, Paul Murray and John Gilligan are set to be appointed to the board.

King still faces questions over his suitability to be a director of an publicly-listed company, following his convictions in South Africa on 41 counts of breaching the country's Income Tax Act.

The businessman has previously stated the fact he is able to serve as a director in South Africa without impediment is a clear indication he will be able to do the same in the United Kingdom.

King and Murray both will also face questions from the Scottish Football Association over their suitability under the governing body's fit and proper person guidelines.

Both men were involved with Rangers in the lead-up to its slump into liquidation in 2012, which will lead to scrutiny from the Scottish FA's board.

King will also be challenged on his tax convictions before a decision is reached on whether he can serve as an official at the club.

Disciplinary outcome: Michael Ashley Tuesday, 03 March 2015

A Disciplinary Tribunal convened last night in accordance with the Judicial Panel Protocol to consider the following case:

- Michael Ashley
Disciplinary rules allegedly breached -

Disciplinary Rule 19: Except with the prior written consent of the Board: (a) no club or nominee of a club; and (b) no person, whether absolutely or as a trustee, either alone or in conjunction with one or more associates or solely through an associate or associates (even where such person has no formal interest), who: (i) is a member of a club; or (ii) is involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management or administration of a club, or (iii) has any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration or a club, may at the same time either directly or indirectly:- (a) be a member of another club; or (b) be involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management or administration of another club; or (c) have any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration of another club.

– Mr Ashley was found in breach and a fine of £7500 was imposed.

Disciplinary Rule 77: A recognised football body, club, official, Team Official, other member of Team Staff, player, match official or other person under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA shall, at all times, act in the best interests of Association Football.

– The alleged breach was not proved.

Jelle1880 wrote: »

edit: Do you guys genuinely believe that anyone else but Whyte and later Green would have gotten their hands on the club ? No matter how many people may have stepped up trying to buy it, there was only ever going to be one outcome.

TheCitizen wrote: »

Are you implying that Murray did a deal with Whyte, and then he did a deal with Green in turn?

Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: »

He said he would prefer a private company but at no time did he say that was the wY it was going. I for one believe the fans would fight this. After what we have been through he wouldn't find it easy

howiya wrote: »

A spokesperson (Ricki Neill) for Rangers First said on Sky Sports news today that King has suggested it and they'd support it.

It's not necessarily just a formality for the shares to resume trading so a private company could be a reality in 30 days time.

recylingbin wrote: »

Can someone gife me the cliff notes version of how it all came to this?
There was something about tax, Rangers folded and set up again, they were relegated, and ever since it's been financial woe and boardroom strife is about the extent of my knowledge.