Principled resignations, ASA withdraw adjudication

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I cannot fathom why someone would leak their intentions to quit as chairman of a football club.  Either Walter Smith is sufficiently alarmed by the conduct of his club to resign, or he should be busy working to resolve matters.  Leaking that he intends to resign will surely only add to the nonsense that surrounds the club.

Some will believe that Smith, who accepted the position as chairman of Rangers International when season tickets went on sale in May, can shuffle of the scene now 34,000 tickets have been sold.  Shareholder votes will determine the future of the club, in this instance, the identity of the chairman has little reach beyond parting fans with their cash.

Some investors may consider a more immediate problem is why the club are burning a hugely disproportionate amount of cash to secure promotion from the third tier of Scottish football, and why a management structure is not in place to deploy resources more effectively.

In light of Francisco Sandaza’s off-the-cuff comments to Tommy in Glasgow, and his subsequent dismissal by Rangers International, we urge Mr McCoist to be more cautious than he was after his team’s spirited, but ultimately fruitless, performance in Forfar on Saturday.  It would be unfortunate if McCoist transgressed a condition of employment and suffered accordingly.

Advertising Standards Authority ruling withdrawn

It doesn’t rain but it pours.  The Independent Review Process of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has looked into the ASA’s recent, and widely reported, ruling on Rangers International’s claim on football titles won by a liquidated club. The Review found that “it was a procedural flaw for the ASA to have relied on an extract only of a report sent to it by the advertiser”.

Further, the review process ruled that “there was also the risk of a substantial flaw of adjudication in the distinction that had been made between ‘club’ and ‘company’, especially in the light of previous ASA decisions about companies that change hands and the circumstances in which the new company could or could not trade off the reputation of the old company”.

The Chairman of the ASA, Lord Smith of Finsbury, as decided to reopen the ASA’s investigation into the case and to withdraw the published adjudication, which favoured the advertiser.  Withdrawing this adjudication does not infer that a different outcome will subsequently be reached.  To use a football analogy, it’s half time and they’re all square.

An interesting, and potentially critical part of the story, is that after the initial ASA decision was issued, the club’s web site noted that their submission to the process included information that a “panel of the London Stock Exchange” supported their claim.

The Stock Exchange subsequently appeared surprised at this assertion, so much so that the club promptly withdrew the claim from the web article.

“You’re history, that’s what you are, na na na na”.
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  1. Auldheid

     

     

    Agree with that about H&S, it was ignored for years at CP. I feel the club should get creative over this issue and lead the way with a standing section taking away the concerns raised in section 111 which is too small for the numbers wishing be there.

  2. Dontbrattbakkinanger on

    TLWIO – remembe rin Rome there are 3 prices- one for Romans, one for non-Roman Italians, and one for tourists [guess which is cheapest!]

     

     

    The Vatican is a must see; it is worth paying for a guided tour as they will be able to point out a lot more than if you go round yourselves[ and will help skip some queues]

     

     

    Be very wary for petty crime [pick pockets etc] and the mad drivers, but have a great time.

  3. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Given current situation there is no chance of CFC spending money on a standing section to appease the GB.This could have been discussed and resolved by both parties,if they were willing.I’m sure NL said that the GB had been invited for meetings but failed to trap.

  4. srs

     

    ive just forked oot 500 notes for this season that’s effing why!.

     

    and as I say if the decision is permanent, then a wont be back next season, and they can make some mair colourful cardboard cut oots to cover aw the empty seats around the stadium.

     

    a thought the idea was to entice people to games not to chase them away.

     

    just go know, UP YOORS.

     

     

    hail hail 4ever.

     

     

    big sean

     

    seething.

  5. Gene's a Bhoy's name on

    Tlwio

     

    Couple of years ago stayed at hotel torino near the main railway station -thought it was reasonable price. Short walk to thecunderground

  6. Celtic Underground ‏@celticrumours 3m

     

    Hold that result – now hearing club claim 111 not being closed. More as I get it.

  7. Still think there should be discussions re standing area similar to those in Germany

  8. DontPatmadug…..

     

     

    Now that would spoil the afternoon of those who want to berate Celtic. And give up their season tickets……….

  9. blantyretim

     

     

    15:05 on 5 August, 2013

     

     

    Still think there should be discussions re standing area similar to those in Germany

     

     

     

    Totally agree.

  10. Celtic Underground ‏@celticrumours 4m

     

    Hearing club say final warning issued rather than section being closed.

  11. Blindlemonchitlin on

    If Smith does do walking away and the fat slug accompanies him, what next for the dead ‘uns?

     

     

    Will there be a scenario with different versions of the uglies competing for affections of the unwashed?

     

     

    Kind of like when there were two versions of Bucks Fizz touring who then ended up suing each other for ticket money?

     

     

    What fun.

  12. James79

     

     

    15:07 on 5 August, 2013

     

     

    roy croppie

     

     

    I think if they could it would have been done by now

     

     

    I’d be surprised in this day and age if there wasn’t a way to do it. Probably comes down to cost.

     

     

    HH

  13. A lot of feet stamping on twitter re the GB and section 111.

     

     

    Mildly amusing. :)

  14. dontpatmadug

     

     

    Hope that you are right and this rumour about 111 is incorrect.

     

    Having said that if our safety certificate is at risk it maybe be justified.

     

    Personally, love the GB in full song.

     

    My plea to them would be , stop the lateral movement and crowd surfing and everything will be hunky doary!

     

     

    I knew the last few days have been too good to be true!

  15. Celtic Underground ‏@celticrumours 1m

     

    Suggestion seems to be the Green Brigade have jumped the gun. Or else someone’s changed their tune from this morning

  16. Hiro Nakamura on

    Walter used to let Ally take the team in Cup games.

     

     

    Maybe he’s gonna let him take the Board now he’s walked away.

  17. Blind…

     

     

    But which Bucks Fizz claimed the history ???

     

     

    That seems to be the important part

  18. roy croppie

     

     

    I agree with you, maybe it’s the police that don’t want it, or too many H & S concerns!

  19. Steinreignedsupreme on

    sean thornton 15:02 on 5 August, 2013

     

     

    Without any facts you claim to have called Celtic within minutes of the news breaking and then you come on here and tell us what you told Celtic?

     

     

    Come off it.

  20. whitedoghunch on

    BT just put another one up and got the same comment I have put it on my facebook you could try and paste it over

  21. blindlemonchitlin

     

     

    15:07 on 5 August, 2013

     

    If Smith does do walking away and the fat slug accompanies him, what next for the dead ‘uns?

     

     

    Will there be a scenario with different versions of the uglies competing for affections of the unwashed?

     

     

    Kind of like when there were two versions of Bucks Fizz touring who then ended up suing each other for ticket money?

     

     

    What fun.

     

     

    I liked Cheryl, didnt age well though

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    roy croppie

     

    14:57 on

     

     

     

    There was a Movement in England 3 or 4 Yrs ago to bring back standing Sections to football forget the Name..

     

     

    A few Clubs fans were involved..

     

     

    Summa.

  23. kevinlasvegas on

    Burghbhoy, My sentiments exactly. Its the surfing and movement that will raise H&S concerns.

     

     

    KLV

  24. 67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors

     

     

     

    13:52 on 5 August, 2013

     

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    Just back on 67

     

    IMHO

     

    Walter &co gave the gig to someone else only weeks ago when chuckles was hiding in the long grass till the deluded bought STs.

     

    Now he is back IMHO he has put his own preferred mob in charge.

     

     

    I’m probably miles out but seen this on TSFM :))

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Some will recall Phil Mac predicting Daniel Stewart & Co were going to replace Cenkos as NOMAD but at the last minute Strand Hanson were given the gig.

     

     

    Guess who was invited up the marble staricase today?

     

     

    5 August 2013

     

    Rangers International Football Club plc

     

    (“Rangers” or the “Company”)

     

    Appointment of Broker

     

     

    The Board of Rangers is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Stewart & Company plc as corporate broker to the Company with immediate effect.

     

    Strand Hanson Limited remains as the Company’s nominated adviser.

     

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    Ps I truly believe there will be utter chaos at the hate factory in the coming Weeks(even more than usual)

     

    Too many holes under the water line that cannot be plugged

     

    Long live the Bampots

  25. Is Chris McLaughlin ‏@BBCchrismclaug about to get made to look like an idiot? Again.

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