Despite Walter Smith urging “Rangers fans to get fully behind the resolutions which last week were presented to the Board and shareholders”, which include sacking chief executive, Craig Mather, he added, “Craig Mather, as I have said before is doing a good job. It is unfortunate that this has happened but when change does come I hope he’ll be allowed to continue the job he has started”.
Smith is clearly close to, but not in tandem with, those who requested an Emergency General Meeting.
As well as support for the chief exec, on the manager, Smith says, “As for Alistair McCoist, it is important that we all appreciate that no other Rangers manager has had to work with poorer or more trying circumstances. It is my fervent hope that when the dust settles and Rangers have a clearer path and future he is given the chance to manage under conditions similar to those which were afforded his predecessors.”
Here we get to the crux of the problem. Rangers International face enormous financial challenges. With a half decent football manager, they would be able to win promotion from the third tier of Scottish football with a football budget of around £1m, or several times that of their nearest rivals. If, as the Herald suggested this week, there is not enough money to finish the season, the most immediate responsibility of the directors is to cut costs accordingly.
Cutting costs is not the reason anyone gets into football, and it is certainly not what Walter Smith knew in his time at the Rangers group of clubs, but at times it is absolutely necessary. The non-executive directors of Rangers International would serve their fans interests best by telling this unpalatable truth.
Failure to do this will pale in comparison to some other potential consequences. In setting his stall behind McCoist, Mather’s team building exercise and the EGM protagonists, Smith has almost ensured collapse if those demanding change cannot command the support of 51% of shareholders. To succeed, Paul Murray will need to demonstrate the leadership and deal management skills which were lacking a year ago.
Meanwhile, John Brown’s warning about Green turning Ibrox to dust hangs over the place, a bit like dust.
There is one overarching concern, however. Green is critical to fending off any impending action by Craig Whyte. His evidence will be necessary to explain how Sevco Scotland Ltd assumed the irrevocable entitlement of Sevco 5088 Ltd. Even with Green on-side, this looks like a challenge, but if the main protagonists in this action are separated from those who will have to defend any action, you suspect Whyte will be enormously encouraged.
When Whyte believed he was double-crossed he went nuclear. All Green would need to do is corroborate a sliver of Whyte’s evidence to bring Whyte’s legal challenge into sharp focus. For this reason, Green has to be part of the picture going forward. Demonising him is tempting, and may be deserved, but it’s self-defeating – and these people know all about self-defeating.
Section 111
Two weeks ago I said “place your bets” on what would happen after Celtic issued their “final warning” over a number ongoing issues in section 111. No one was in control of the situation, not Celtic, and not members the Green Brigade, who I believe had nothing to do with several of the issues.
Since then I’ve watched the debate. Some, like Phil Mac Giolla Bhain, attempted to inform on the debate, interviewing handicapped supporters and independent safety experts. Anticipating this day would come, I thought about interviewing the Council, but decided against, not wanting to draw them into making a public stance they would be unable to back down from.
Yesterday felt as inevitable as what’s going to happen next in Govan. Can the situation be rescued? Of course. Will it? Place your bets, people…
I’m not a regular newspaper buyer but the front page of one of today’s is a keeper. Celtic have a lateral movement issue, which dominates the front page, when the utter implosion at Ibrox is relegated to a side column. It’s a testament to our age. We will survive. I can’t say that with any certainty about the other lot.
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OldTim..
Does anyone else know Your FB Login..?
Check you ‘about’ Page..
it was changed 1 Hour ago..
Summa
Why do people come on here and the first thing they do is have a dig at someone,
nothing else just have a snide dig, usually I let it go but on the day of a CL qualifier and their first thought is I think I will log on to CQN and have a wee dig at someone :((.
till later all
@leftclicktic
rubbish post pal!
replace “till later all” with “Aff Oot!”
Malarkey
:)))
BRT&H
The Vanessa appeal was unique because we all read the horror of this disease-brain cancer in a child,and no treatment available in the UK.
Few of us noticed how prevalent it actually is,and to have no treatment available is beyond words,tbh.
When Wee Oscar’s situation was made public,the rallying call was that Stevie was a long-time poster. Plus,of course,the fella himself…..
My point is,Naimh didnae have these one-off advantages, and we all know the dreadful news which followed so soon.
So I think an initiative of some sort is called for. Like the Wee Oscar Bucketeers Day. If we are at home between 22/9 and 3/10 you can mark me down.
I doubt I would be alone.
CultsBhoy loves being 1st forever & ever
09:58 on 7 August, 2013
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Or – the bored showing that their on the same page as the fans by bringing in
for example – Johnny Russell ?
Then again – if they did bring in JR – he would probably end up being mis-managed like
for example – JF & AB ?
The two players above spend more time recieving the ball with their backs to the goal ?
What a waste. imo
HH
Kevjungle-
Can you advise me how much debt we had when MON left this parish, seeing as you know everything?
MICKYBHOY1888
Welcome back.
Just in time for your night-class in Elementary Sarcasm.
Good luck with it. Remember to keep your truncheon in your pocket.
It isn’t required in order to get a laugh.
Just post yer usual anti-Celtic fan,anti-anything that most Celtic fans stand for,anti-anything that isnae what you aspire to be rubbish. Keeps me happy.
Shows you up too….
goldstar10
10:08 on 7 August, 2013
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No – I don’t know everything.
But, what I do know is that – when MO’N was here – the game was flush with SKY TV money and the stadium was full – including me :)
What I also know is that – MO’N was playing v’s a £100 mill assembled huns squad.
Also – were Celtic the only club who paid wages in those days ?
Why can’t Celtic FC carry a comfortable amount of debt say – £5 – 10 mill and buy a blue chip player ‘every’ season ?
If not – were does awe the money go ?
I know that for a fact – Broony and ‘posterbhoy’ Joe – trooser £3mill of the fans mone between them. How many bids for those two ?
HH
mone = money
typo / or was it ?
mone – sounds abit right, eh ? :)
25 point deduction for entering administration for a second time within 5 years. lol!
6:45 (UK time) pick off tonight. An hour earlier than usual for some reason – or is it just Swedish time?
Inside every Spivco fan is a loyalist.
Inside every Celtic fan is a rebel.
Vive la Difference CSC
KevJungle
09:05 on
7 August, 2013
For the record I usually read your posts as you bring a smile to my face – I dont agree with everything you say – but I rspect your view
However your comments about the Board and their actions – really !!
For a team that plays in a Micky Mouse league we perform as a Football Club exceptionally well (its easy to say look at them) but look at them
There are things our Board do that frustrate me (section 111 is an example) but I trust that the action taken is for the benefit of the club Selling Wanyama and Hooper the same
Your and my football club is in great shape the board play a positive part
BTW as you do with your posts – so keep them coming
67ECW
BRTH,
Count me in. Fiver for every goal. Whoever scores.
Lubo.
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6:45 GMT..
Summa
Well a nervy day and I predict a nervy match.
Who will be in the starting 11? Could be huge.
Get this one over the line Celtic.
Hail Hail
Looking forward to put the Elfs-and the Bangura circus-to bed tonight. Big Sammi just loves these games and I’m sure he’ll be heavily involved tonight along with Kris Commons.
Looks like this could be big Kelvin’s last game; Previously I’d have driven him to Nottingham but he did come on to a game however £2.5m for someone who doesn’t want to be here has to be good business. I suspect the reason for wanting to leave might not be homesickness going by big Johan’s smirk when asked about it at the airport yesterday…anyway his loss.
Get the job done Bhoys.
BMCUW
Cheers– I have already e-mailed Celtic to see what they can do. I have a committee meeting there next Friday and will see what comes of it then — in the past they have been slightly reticent about regular bucket collections around the ground– though that may change now that Tony H is in charge but remember they have their own charity initiatives to promote and I can’t blame them for prioritising them.
This however is a separate thing.
Chris Riddle ( Vanessa’s dad ) sent out the call for help and when I started over on Twitter Stevie Knox came on and described Mackenzie’s plight– re getting no NHS treatment etc — on words that I can’t repeat on here!
We are left with absolutely no option but the begging bowl.
Begging for a life almost– and it is unfair. It is unfair on the wee lass and her family and it is unfair on decent people who have already donated and given up their cash and time in relation to this and other causes.
It is something that gets me really annoyed and fills me with a complete sense of anger and injustice.
Things just shouldn’t be this way— but they are— but somehow it has got to change– or should I say somehow it has got to be changed!
googybhoy- And inside some Sellic fans is a KevJangle.
Mornin Mr Jackson HH.
67 European Cup Winners
10:24 on 7 August, 2013
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THAT – was LARGE Sir :)
Hail Hail
Long live The Bored :) – CSC
Hope we get e strong ref tonight. No way they should have finished with 11 men last week.
Their chief tactic was to take Sammi out the game. Hope the big man puts 2 past them tonight.
I would say it’s – downhill from here on in so
adios amigos – Luv Yeez Awe – Off oot.
£10 million pound debt
10% interest on overdraft
£1 million pounds every year to keep the debt at £10 million…
summa of sammi.
I haven’t been on Facebook for a while,What has been entered in my name.Certainly not by me.
BRT&H
Frankly it fills me with a sense of something that no man should suffer.
IMPOTENCE!!!!!!!!
(And in deference to last night’s,ahem,joke-fest-Marylou,if I’s impotent,I’s gonna look impotent!)
I think I may print out her tale and take them into every pub I attend. Hand them out. See what the take is.
Illegal,unfortunately. But a winner.
Sitting on our hands,no matter our best intentions,well,that will win nothing.
Neil has some very important decisions to make tonight.
Boerrigter, Van Dijk and Rogic are unavailable.
Does he start with Wilson, who appears to be on his way?
Does he drop Wilson and play Charlie at the back alongside Efe, or bring in Lustig and have Adam at RB?
Does he slot Charlie into MF alongside Broonie and Joe Ledley?
Will Stokesy start the match?
Not got a bloody clue!
However, I remain convinced that we will score – and win!
HH!!
Just read a news and a business report on the ole Sevconians. Challs described himself as “to the right of Gengis Khan in the boardroom” and Jim McColl says “I’m no Billy big boots with a big cheque…”
That’s enough of the playground for me, time to get back to big Bhoys football in the Champions League.
HH
BRTH
Very, very unfair indeed. Let’s hope we get the change that is desperately needed. Good luck with convincing Celtic about the bucket collection. Like a few people on here I would be very glad to help but remember we had the Kano collection on Saturday so we would need to be aware of donor apathy. It is difficult to keep on digging deep so prior publicity to highlight this great injustice may be called for.
I’ m up for the goals thing tonight.
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OldTim..
It says you have Added your Job as a Rangers FC Official..
While l think it is Funny..Someone would have to know your Password or Have your Phone to do this..Which means they could read your Personal (FB) Messages..
So l would go on Facebook and change Password asap..
You can get me on bhoysofoz@gmail.com if you need to ask anything l will answer right away..or Call BlantyreTim..
Summa
BMCUW
Awwwww diddums will I see you at Pittodrie on the 17th Aye or Naw ?
And can you explain to me why a perfectly good season ticket lay in the drawer for the last 3 games at home ? Is it now the case there is actually more people are blogging about Celtic (or more than likely on this blog 2nd division teams)than are actually prepared to make the effort to go and support them
Ps I hope you were talking about the truncheon that was retired 2 years ago and not the truncheon that still is very much in active use today
Oooohh ahhhhh Samaras
Looking back now, and knowing the boy, it was really rather predictable.
Bed-ridden for weeks following his leg being smashed, fed on a diet of morphine, tramadol, codeine and other assorted analgesics, necessarily excluded from school in the period preceding the exams (he hasn’t been back since), and bringing forward a further operation simply so he could sit the exams at all, it was obvious what would happen.
The results yesterday served simply to confirm what we already knew, if rarely acknowledged:
The boy’s awesome.
I believe in old money, the results translate as 8 As.
We’ll probably pass cloud 9 on the way back.
Is this a wind-up by Shortbread?
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/entertainment/tv-radio/charlotte-will-read-the-scores-132579n.21797381
AYRSHIRETIM
Stay anywhere near Troon?
A wee curry night in The Maharani planned late September for various Ayrshire Tims,if you are interested.
I’ve got loadsa taxi numbers….
TBB
Brilliant news, well done to him.
HH
TBB-Outstanding.
kevjungle 10.18- Aye look what happened to Rangers and their £100m squad, and it didn’t exactly buy much success before they went out of business, did it?
Success is not measured how much you spend but who you spend it on.
You know that, surely?
Also how many “blue chip” players want to play in a footballing backwater for 50% of the wages they can get in a big league?
Talk sense, man.
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TBB..
Brilliant..
Summa