In a universe close to you, one side of a football club boardroom battle thought it would be a good idea to undermine the other side by accusing them of leaking company information. The allegations of a leak [at Newco Rangers, in case you were unaware]were blazoned across The Sun today, who were shown “a copy of explosive minutes from the board showdown at Murray Park where Gers power-brokers voted to sideline (chairman, Malcolm Murray)”.
This is cringe worthy. At what level of humanity does leaking [highly confidential]boardroom documents about an earlier alleged leak appear to be acceptable behaviour?
The Sun report the minutes from last week’s board meeting record:
“The SFA mentioned to the acting chief executive (Craig Mather) that the Rangers board situation needed addressing as the SFA understood information was leaking from the chairman.
“Given the concerns about confidentiality [no laughing now], credibility and professional conduct and the impact on regulators, a motion was proposed to remove Malcolm from the position of chairman and as director of the company following the completion of the investigation.
“It was decided that Malcolm should not attend to any duties in the meantime and would not be involved in the direction or detail of the investigation.
“The resolution was passed by a majority of shareholders.”
The campaign to blacken Malcolm Murray’s name has been underway for some months but you can ignore that, there are three points from the above worthy of note:
“Malcolm… would not be involved in the direction or detail of the investigation”. Despite having the minutes, The Sun fail to clarify which investigation is being referred to, the on-going investigation by Pinsent Masons and Deloittes, or an investigation into Malcolm Murray’s behaviour.
As it was proposed to sack Murray as a director on completion of the investigation it’s unlikely the investigation is into his own behaviour. Sentencing is usually reserved until after guilt is established.
The possibility that the minutes indicate Malcolm Murray will not be allowed to be involved in the direction or detail of the Pinsent Masons investigation renders the exercise pointless. The investigation into links between Green and Whyte, with consequences for SFA membership, was at the insistence of Murray. If the persons who removed him are now controlling the scope of his investigation, that investigation is moot.
The other interesting point is that the “resolution was passed by a majority of shareholders”. I’m pretty sure this was a directors’ board meeting not a shareholders meeting. It’s a curious comment to make its way onto the minutes.
By far the most concerning comment to be made on an SFA associate member’s boardroom minutes was:
“The SFA mentioned to the acting chief executive (Craig Mather) that the Rangers board situation needed addressing as the SFA understood information was leaking from the chairman”.
It is no business of the SFA whatsoever if a club chairman talks about its business outside the boardroom, the allegation here is of completely inappropriate behaviour by the Association, which makes it our business.
Who at the SFA is involved in this, what did they know, when did they know it, who told them and who did they speak?
Time for some leadership from the SFA board and some proper journalism, or would everyone rather play their part in the Great Football Swindle?
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I honestly believe that the UK Fraud Squad and the Serious Crime Squad should be brought in to thoroughly investigate this gang of fraudsters and thieves sooner rather than later. Just MHO.
Weefra HH
doc is neil lennon
20:59 on 13 May, 2013
TBJ, I’d love to know the answer to that one.
*******
Fear.
No club would want to be seen as the Button Pusher that would lead to their destruction.
There would be recriminations of a violent nature.
Also, some, perhaps a lot of clubs may want them back.
Sevco, SPL, SFL, SFA, Scottish Referee Association
HH
SFA making statements means they are rattled.
What I can’t accept is that our boards inaction over the secret five way agreement, their silence implies complicity.
OG
Aye heard it all before, wonder if he’ll have another go at evening things up.
Bad news about the hun and wee mention for us just to keep the water muddy, like he did with the domestic abuse comment.
corkcelt
20:53 on 13 May, 2013
Broonie looked hungry and it rubbed off on the rest of the team.
A change in the formation was also a big plus.HH
Key thing about Broonie on saturday (apart form his fine performance following injury) is that he was playing on the right hnd side of a midfield 3.
That’s his position imho.
In the centre he doesn’t have the room to run, while wide right he doesn’t have the wherewithal to beat the full back. That ‘inside’ position suits him very well.
Problem for the Final is that with Victor and Beram both suspended, there is no obvious player to take up the central role, meaning we will not be seeing Broonie in his most effective position for the Final.
Which is a pity.
Thebhoyfromoz –
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich.
thomthethim
21:03 on 13 May, 2013
Fear, good point.
Re earlier discussion about Richard Jobson
http://www.thecelticwiki.com/photo/14472602/Richard+Jobson+and+distinguished+guests+at+Lochgelly+CSC+dinner
Awe naw
So that’s huns, huns, huns, huns and huns
CRC
Now now…..
Promises Promises
Seeing is believing
canamalar
I agree, we have heard it all before, a super scoop, aye, of ice cream with sprinkles on.
If any jurno wanted, they could be exposed within a couple of days, the whole shebang could be brought down.
When AT first got involved, I posted on his blog a few times, not a bother, mention the cabal, didn’t get printed.
I wonder why.
Neil canamalar, 21:04
Take from it what you will. Celtic are in no way connected to what’s going on here
Broadfoot’s “denial” is a classic non denial. He says:
Darryl Broadfoot the head of SFA communications categorically denied any wrong doing by his organisation. “We have to do what is best for Scottish football, that is our remit. We have had no contact with Rangers or any board member whatsoever over the details of the five way agreement thay we brokered last summer or unease about any revelations. The five way agreement will always remain confidential as all parties agreed to this fundamental clause when Campbell initially presented it in the first place.”
Note he says no contact over the 5 way agreement – but he doesnt categorically deny that there has been any contact. He just brought in the 5 way agreement to allow him to look like he was denying it.
Honestly all it takes is a decent journalist to ask a decent question. Like “why do Rangers board minutes say that the SFA told you? Do you deny it and are the minutes therefore wrong?” Then to the SFA – do you categorically deny telling Rangers about leaks from Murray?
TBB,
I’d have Lustig in the middle with Broonie in his fav position, young Adam is due back
Just a hunch on my part, but I think the AT story tomorrow might be about Press / BBC bans at Mordor and Newcastle. With a bit thrown in about our ban on Ned Flanders.
doc,
It makes the SFA’s dereliction all the more despicable.
They are supposed to be the regulators of the game in Scotland, but they get support from all clubs and supports, especially at Internationals and cup games.
We are all the SFA.
Canamalar
Paul67 has quite clearly stated previously that we were not involved in any parof the five way agreement. I suggest you scoff some black pudding suppers tonight. ;-)
HH
OG thanks for reply.
The Red Telephone, 21:11
You’re right.
It is just a hunch
SMB
You have the patience of a Saint and the drinking capacity of a Monk :-)
You will be rewarded in time
HH
CRC
survival is top of the priority list for most clubs. I’m sure some clubs have considered putting their head above he parapet but have decided “Whats the use”? Does this club really need the agro likely to be thrown up by MSM ? Some day hopefully something so unacceptable will occur and all the heads will pop up above the parapet and say “Hey hold on a minute, this is the limit. This has gone too far. I feel that day approaching. I personally would not be able to look myself in the mirror if I was an officer at SPL/SFL or SFA. The clubs can see it. We can see it.
NegAnon – You’ve been Awe Nawed :¬)
Canamalar, Lustig at centre mid? That’s a new one on me.
Palace 1 up v Brighton
OG – while Celtic are not directly connected to the shennanigans they are involved.
This is the SFA – the governing football body in Scotland – Celtic’s regulator. They have allowed a conflicted chairman of the SFA to continue in his role and now we are openly seeing the SFA leaking information etc to presumably look after the interests of one club.
This shouts out corruption at the body which regulates Celtic, which continues to punish NL at the drop of a hat, which didnt punish McCoist for his call to get the names out in the open (and invite violence against them). So Celtic are involved whether they like it or not.
O G-When the music stops,does Keyser Soze Ogilvie still have a seat?
I’m probably way off the track but how long can an asbestos problem be covered up for?
The red telephone,
That’s a fair guess going on previous, and wouldn’t surprise me in the least, in fact if there are any real revelations or implications about corruption I’ll be very surprised.
The real story is being ignored be Thompson, why ?
Battered Bunnet – I have escaped so far – its Canamalar thats been Awe Naw’d :)
3-1 norwich.4-1 agg.
thebhoyfromoz
SPL, SFL, SFA, Sevco and Duff and Phelps(acting on behalf of Rangers).
Sipsini
Im watching chelsea get ripped apart …. poor islam feruz :)))
This Hebrides: Islands on the edge on beeb 1 is fantastic.
Weefra HH
Meant to say, on now csc.
NegAnon2, 21:17
No, Celtic have no involvement in this story, the details of which have been around for some time.
I don’t disagree with what you say. However the issues you raise are more recent and all clubs should be concerned about the conduct of the SFA and their involvement in the Sevco boardroom wars.
swatson neil lennon’s 6ft skinny twin!
21:23 on 13 May, 2013
thebhoyfromoz
SPL, SFL, SFA, Sevco and Duff and Phelps(acting on behalf of Rangers).
Thanks for that, couldn’t remember who the fifth party was. The one i couldn’t remember was duff and phelps, though i don’t know why they would be involved.
its all conjecture & although this drip drip drip of info has all the hallmarks of a steering job, giving deflection but never quite enough, that it actually lifts the lid, we will just have to wait & see what tomorrow brings, before we spontaneously combust, as usual we all live in hope that the next titbit will be the 1 that matters? but think on even Whyte realises a mortal blow would cost him in the pocket, revenge maybe sweet but it wont pay, there has to be an end game?
Awe_Naw…,
They allowed it to happen and said nothing, that’s enough to hang them IMO, oh wait, they let/expect the supporters do good things for charity in the name of the club then claim the kudos.
TBB,
New one on me too :o)
Remember seeing him at CH and thinking he could step up a few yards and not look out of place.
2-0 Palace