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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Proudbhoy
i like the look of that team..its balanced well h.h
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“If Rogic is as good as we think, then surely he would have played more first team games since January?”
Hmmmm…..?
1. How good do “we” think he is?
2.If he hasn`t played many first teamgames since January, why do “we” think he is good?
3.Is it really that “we” do not actually think he is as good as “we” think he is?
For the sake of clarity (!), I think he is a very good player but needs a bit more time to adjust to the SPL game.
JJ
proudbhoy
Rogic hasn’t earned a cup final place. I reckon Borwn will either play centre midfield with Ledley and Forrest will play or Mulgrew will slot into midfield.
I don’t see Forrest not starting if he is fit. Neil Lennon loves the kid in his team!
LB
Starry
he’l come on for brooney\°/ when its 2:0after 55mins. H.h
fassreifen
Tell them it is a ghirl
Pink is the new Green
Happy birthday to Mrs Midfield Maestro. A special one, they all are. Never ask a woman her age, but i’m not 50 till next year!!
C1st- they all have tattooes of the Periodic Table?
!!Bada Bing!!
09:56
and Cathedral View 10:07
That was it.
Gene is right about the national team captain thing and I’m sure Johnny Clash wouldn’t go into print with the Nando’s reference unless he had sworn affidavits and other forms of cast-iron proof to back it up, but for some reason I was thinking about Broony doing the Broony and then remembered seeing the other to get booked for having the temerity to score agains the deady bears at the asbestos-ridden asbo dome.
LiviBhoy,
Don`t be so hesitant in offering your opinion 0:-)
JJ
Midfield maestro
Happy birthday to Mrs MM. Remember your 10K target when you reach 50 next year 0:-)
JJ
Although it might be too soon for rogic..still finding his way.decent first half v well away but disapeared in the second..wee jimmys playing well and lenny loves him..i like kriss when he plays behind hoops and stokes..he makes things happen h.h
starry plough
10:11 on 14 May, 2013
proudbhoy
No place for Wee James Forrest??
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Nope, i think kris more of a goal threat..broony and ledley to get stuck in and rogic to keep the ball.
Would be tempted to bench hooper after recent performances but he is a goal scorer and him and stokes usually play well together.
Sammi been left out aswel.
Mulgrewsleftpeg @cjlehan67 2h
@alextomo can we expect your Breaking Sevco story today?
alex thomson @alextomo 1h
@cjlehan67 it’s not about ‘breaking’ anything except new ground of interest to many. We still have some hurdles to clear.
if Mr Johnny Clash puts something in print you can bet the house it will be accurate, truthful and cogent.
And every week you can see the effort he has put into mentoring Mark Hately coming to fruition.
livibhoy
10:13 on 14 May, 2013
proudbhoy
Rogic hasn’t earned a cup final place. I reckon Borwn will either play centre midfield with Ledley and Forrest will play or Mulgrew will slot into midfield.
I don’t see Forrest not starting if he is fit. Neil Lennon loves the kid in his team!
LB
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I think ur right but i prefer brown in centre, i wont be dissapointed to see jamsey start. Hope mulgrew is centre back as im very dissapointed in ambrose and dont trust him.
Hibs will be up for this.
Saw an octopus washing its hair this morning.
Bit of a damp squid.
The Italian Football Authority has fined Roma 50 k euros after some Roma fans racially abused Balotelli during last Sunday’s AC Milan –Roma game ..
Roma have issued a statement condemning racism and racist behavior .
Blatter has issued a statement telling Roma that ” words are not enough”
Jungle Jim
Never been one to hold back!
proudbhoy
If Hibs play like they did at the weekend we have a serious game on our hands. Could be a great cup final. I am going for 6-3 to the Hoops. Dixie Deans hat trick!
LB
Jungle jim
Cheers pal. Still struggling with this tendon injury, now 10 weeks with no running, physio slow to cure…driving me insane.
proudbhoy
Gary Hooper played well at the weekend, he was involved and seemed much happier with Anto up front with him, I also thought Wee James had a good game, I think the problem with Celtic this season is we are over qualified in a couple of positions and lacking in others.
Hard choice between Kris and James too very different players I like both of them, I think Neil will go with experience before Rogic who I get the feeling is being brought along slowly as he has made a big step up in football terms..
Bring on The Hibees..
Certainly don’t like him there but I think that NL may be left with no other option but to play Efe in the Cup Final.
Dixie is cup tied and cannae play in the final.
@Tricollar5088 http://t.co/5wLL748xjt
Sally’s war chest has disappeared….shockeroonie…
dontbrattbakkinanger
10:21 on 14 May, 2013
Hhahahahahahaaaaaaaaaha ……….your usual ….Brill….!!!!!!!!
proudbhoy
Gary Hooper played well at the weekend, he was involved and seemed much happier with Anto up front with him, I also thought Wee James had a good game, I think the problem with Celtic this season is we are over qualified in a couple of positions and lacking in others.
Hard choice between Kris and James too very different players I like both of them, I think Neil will go with experience before Rogic who I get the feeling is being brought along slowly as he has made a big step up in football terms..
Bring on The Hibees..
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Hooper was alot better but work rate still not good enough… Really frustrating.
Kris is one of our main goal threats, he has to start. Wee jamsey had good game and ur right he prob will start with broony in middle. My biggest concern is who will partner wilson..i pray its mulgrew.
Hamiltontim
Samaras for a hat trick then.
LB
MIDFIELD MAESTRO
Happy Birthday to yer missus,25 again eh?
And congratulations on being her toyboy all these years….
BMCUWP
got it in one buddy :-)
Top of the morning to you all from a bright but breezy Fife.
I wonder if Thommo’s latest is about Ranger’s shareholding by officials in the SFA?
He did out Ogilvie and Co already but I would imagine there are more?
BADA BING!!
If I was a footballer told by my agent that he had negotiated a deal for me with sevco,I would be looking for a new agent.
The team that won well 3:0 at home 6th April..ff.lustig.efe.wilson.izzi
ledley.vic.chico.kris
stokes hoops(kris2,hoops1)
Hibs away 0:1 dec.29 ff.wilson.rogne.effe.lusig
brown.vic.izzi.sammy
lassad hooper
2:2 home 1sep. Ff.adam.lustig.wilson.izzi
Forrest.vic.twardzik.paddy
watt hooper
plenty of players used in those 3 teams h.h
JJ – would love to respond, but I’m desperate for a “wee”! :-)
Laters
TTTT
!Bada Bing!
I loved this sentence from that article:
“The days of the likes of Emilson Cribari, Ian Black and Dean Shiels arriving on big money are over.” !!!!!
Anyone reading ” the likes of..” would be anticipating something like ” Gascoine, Laudrup and Butcher.” But Cribari, Black and Shiels? Oh my aching sides.
JJ
Dbbia
Must have had seamans stains in it lol
From its tenticles lol
FF
Lustig
Wilson
Mulgrew
Izzy
Broony
Joe
Kris
Jamsie
Hoops
Stokes
HH
Will Bocanegra and Goian return with their big cash-draining salaries?
Ah, TUPE.
What is it with Sevco and always wanting the smooth but not the rough?
MIDFIELD MAESTRO
You should have given her a diary at Christmas with today’s page torn out-I’ve got one for later this year!
Shutting the curtains,head under the duvet and letterbox nailed shut.
Have to deal with these issues head-on,haha!!!!