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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GSU
Good luck with the op.
I may be one real knee less myself soon.
Third cortisone injection to ease the pain. Quack says he can change the hydraulic fluid on my knee first, but down the line it’s looking like I’ll need the transmission on my right side replaced.
HH
Jude-same one,was on a yellow ,scored ran in to the crowd and took his jersey off,no 2nd yellow fron hun Brines.I think Davidson was another with hands behind his back.Great to know the huns are really hurting to be honest.
One year ago today…
CELTIC-5 Hearts-0 (Hooper 5′, 8′, 39′ (pen), 66′, 87)
Go Gary..
The SFA guidelines in connection to any team in blue playing in the “hate factory” AKA “The crime scene”in Govan
http://www.ephesians5-11.org/handshakes.htm
RalphWaldoEllison remembers ALS victims Jimmy Jonstone & John Cushley
he still does does big live stand up gigs, saw him do magic in the Tron theatre and he was fantastic.A smart nice man also
Ps
When looking at the distress signal in above post think of DOUGIE DOUGIES reaction on changing his mind about the penalty (IMHO):))
Till later off to a confirmation
starry plough
17:52 on
13 May, 2013
That mob bring out the best in us :))
The fact that the sun left the reference to the SFA in that quote actually makes it a bit more bizarre. Why have they done that? Is the original Murray story a smoke screen in order to mention the SFA involvement. There is so much between the lines in this quote if you take the Murray scenario out of it. Who or what wants the SFA discredited and why? por cierto.
leftclicktic
could also be Henry Henry
leftclicktic
having looked at your link…it looks like the sign is for: ‘Here we go 10 in a row…’
Once the spivs have got rid of MM (IMHO) its full steam ahead to that big iceberg captain :))
Remind me Where are CG & IA :))
Off this time
roy croppie
18:01 on
13 May, 2013
SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RalphWaldo, had the op on Thursday just recuperating now, waiting for physio to come by the house
Thanks for the best wishes
HH
Gsu
Just adds to the growing proof around the sevco/ SFA link that we all knew was there- and that we were taunted about being paranoid about. Just watching Sevco /STV news reporting live from man U’s title win celebrations- arent they a Scottish broadcaster?
sannabhoy,
You’re probably spot on.cheers
leftclicktic
After being on the receiving end of some Embra hospitality on the Gorgie Road back in the 80’s there’s nothing I love better than stuffing the jambos home and away..
Gary’s five last season was brilliant..
whitedoghunch
17:41 on 13 May, 2013
Praecepta
you got mail
__________
Got your email and replied – many thanks.
Haven’t had the chance to read back. I take it McCall’s MOTY award is widely known?
Hamiltontim
You’re joking..
leftclicktic
Why did no one acknowledge my Tubalcain shake on friday night, been using that for 40yrs as was part and parcel of life in the Fire Service,felt really out of it.
Peace be with you.PJ
Starry
Nope just seen it on STV news.
So will there be a leak tomorrow to explain who leaked about the leaks. Comedy gold.
BT-now i understand why you have a broken leg :-)
HH
CRC
Anagram Time…
Compel Able Vigil
Copalm Bilge Live
Gave Bill Polemic
A Pelvic Limbo Leg
HT
Saw!
Hail Hail!
……I’ve seen……
;-)
;)
Never tell embdy oan here whit ye dae furra living…
Am I right in thinking that we were presented with the Championship trophy on Sunday? Why has it been ignored by our MSM in favour of English matters? Did I also hear of the news that some guy in Lanarkshire had been award Manager of the Year by some outfit? Yes, it is about time we sought other fields.
Hamiltontim
So getting pumped in every competition you entered is the criteria now is it?
That’s his reward for lying down at Poundland..
Future piece picker upper at the Deathstar…
McCall voted Manager of the Year.
What???
Leigh Griffiths wins SPL Player of the Season.
Victor Wanyama wins SPL Young Player of the Season.
Stuart McCall wins SPL Manager of the Season.
Is there no end to this madness..
starry plough,
I am delighted. I was talking to an English guy this weekend who could not believe the lack of coverage, and every time outsiders hear this kinda thing they are astounded. We know who was best…
Hail Hail!
BT
It takes a special kind of person to admit to stealing his big brothers girlfriends ;-). None of us are surprised. You lothario you ! ;-)
HH
delbhoy59
Stevebhoy
Poor grammar is my bug bear anaw ;-)
Starry
I’m sure the wee mullet heided bigot will do the honourable thing and hand it back.
Helikaon @HelikaonHilkiah 9m
Holy f***! He seems to have a new CG/CW recording! I think this is our hero!
https://soundcloud.com/charlotteandthefakes
McCall??? C’mon!!!
How many goals did Murderwell lose in the CL prelims – embarrassing!!!
Lucky to be alive
http://www.u.tv/News/Teen-lucky-to-be-alive-after-attack/e9f47f12-2a18-49f8-9341-87c937a64063
starry
watched the hearts game last year in marmaras,good tic pub with a thems pub next door
they wurnae best pleased wi oor celebrations
HH