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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TBB
Magic.
I hope the furthest back Ambrose gets is in midfield…
MICKYBHOY1888
Didnae bother reading that,as I had an e-mail from a really nice person suggesting that I refrain from wrestling with pigs.
Oh,sorry,consider that a parting shot…
Afraid you have to be added to the rather short BMCUWP list.
Still,have a good life.
Enjoy “Filth” when it comes out. Might remind you of why we have a healthy disregard of certain types of police officer while retaining a healthy respect for the majority.
@Bobby Seen this anywhere?
Free Beer
Topless Barmaids
False Advertisin lol
TBB great news
HH
THE BATTERED BUNNET
Ya bugger,had me going there!
Congrats to yer lad,that is brilliant news…
Well done jnr bunet
Summa of Sammi,
JFYI,
Wilma was at the Victory game with me. So she did not t hear, an alleged, drunken, exaggerated account from me of the score or crowd figures.
The whole point of my original post was to highlight how more popular Liverpool are in Melbourne compared to Celtic: 90,00 against 20 000/40 000.
Werribee Pat
DRAMBOWIECELT
I remember The Wenches’ Bar,the old Devil’s Elbow.
They were nearly half-right!
Even my tight uncle ordered crisps in there with his round.
Once he discovered they were stored below the bar…
KevJungle
10:31 on
7 August, 2013
But you know I love you??
67ECW
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WingCommander..
I Kenned that..;-)
This Why l found it Funny you said 40,000 instead of 20,581..Ha Ha..
Ye Ken Moi..I never let the Truth get in the Way of a Guid Story..
001Bhoy..
Ps..Was there Really 200,000 at Seville..lol
TBB- He’s a fine lad from great stock, well done to him and to you all for getting him through this.
praecepta @ 09:34
I have checked and there’s no news of Plusnet offering BT Sport – why don’t you drop them a mail?
P
werribeepat
11:18 on
7 August, 2013
Partly because the E.P.L is infinitely more popular than the S.P.L.
Ergo,far more neutrals for an E.P.L. team.
FAVOURITE UNCLE @ 09:49
The viewing card is only required if you don’t have Infinity, i.e. normal Broadband.
If you have the black Vision box then the slot for the card is to the left and just below the blue on/off button.
PS – insert card with chip facing up!
P
Best of luck to the Bhoys tonight. Need a professional performance from every player on the pitch.
Hope Kelvin plays….his goalline clearance against Cliftonville at CP was excellent defending (it was easier to knock it into our own net, something old Gary Caldwell was prone to do).
The Ghod Like Genius of Georgios Samaras will be the man though to drag the Norse Gods all round Valhalla and allow the winged messenger (Kris Commons) to bag a brace.
Greek Ghods better than Norse Ghods CSC!
Read on my facebook page that this was the Wiki entry for Charles Green.
It’s brilliant, but has now been removed. Apparently the Orcs were going mental about it!
Charles Alexander Green (born 1 May 1953) is a British businessman of Irish Catholic decent and was the Chief Executive of Rangers Football Club. Born in Mexborough in South Yorkshire he started his career as a professional footballer but failed to make a first-team appearance at either Sheffield United or Doncaster Rovers before drifting into non-league. Following a switch to business he has since held a number of positions before taking over at Rangers, including a period as Chief Executive of Sheffield United. His love of Irish fenianism stems from his parents who were both Irish Catholic immigrants who moved to mainland England in 1935. Greens father was convicted of membership of the IRA and sentenced to 15 years in Belmarsh prison for possession of explosives. An avid supporter of the traditionally Catholic Celtic football club, Greens strong hatred of their bitter rivals Rangers led to his infiltration of their board of directors in 2011. His ultimate goal was to expose the club and it’s supporters as cheats and crooks who in collusion with the Scottish football association raped and pillaged other SPL clubs of success over decades past.
Anyway while checking Wiki to check that it had indeed been removed, i found this cracker of a line.
Green sacked popular manager Dave Bassett. In a subsequent row over compensation, Green reportedly invited Bassett to settle the issue with a car park brawl, but quickly backed down when Bassett acceded to the request.
I know anything can be passed of as truth on Wiki, but i have a feeling that this was true!
Bobby lol
Had to visit said parish recently.
Was surprised the amount of Wee Charity shops in such a small area.
Signothetimescsc.
The battered bunnet.
Say a well done from me. Awesome results,in anyone’s eyes.
Dia Daoibh agus madín maith
This brought a smile too my face
Re-open section 111 at celtic park.
A primary teacher explains to her class that she is a Rangers fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they, too, are Rangers fans. Everyone in the class raises their hand except one little girl. The teacher looks at the girl with surprise and says, “Mary, why didn’t you raise your hand?”
“Because I’m not a Rangers fan,” she replied.
The teacher, still shocked, asked, “Well, if you are not a Rangers fan, then who are you a fan of?”
“I am a Celtic fan, and proud of it,” Mary replied.
The teacher could not believe her ears.
“Mary, why, pray tell, are you a Celtic fan?”
“Because my mum is a Celtic fan, and my dad is a Celtic fan, so I’m a Celtic fan too!”
“Well,” said the teacher in an obviously annoyed tone, “that is no reason for you to be a Celtic fan. You don’t have to be just like your parents all of the time. What if your mum was a prostitute and your dad was a drug addict, what would you be then?”
“Then,” Mary smiled, “Then I’d be a Rangers fan.”
-Jack
Summa of Sammi,
point taken: I was at Seville and I will never se its like again: who knows how many were there? a loat mair than there were in Manchester.
macjay for Neil Lennon
fair point, but I still believe that the real Irish support the EPL clubs more than they support Celtic. However, the real Irish in Ulster tend to prefer the Tic
Easdales are a disgrace
Standing outside main stand with my boy getting signatures etc.
THEY come out & fair enough they were getting some stick fans shouting “we want answers” etc They get into their car and proceed to give said fans the 2 fingered vic salute & this is the type of guys Green wants on the board
From a hun website….
BMCUW – great memories of the ole Devils Elbow, particularly Friday afternoons/evenings!
Also, good times sinking manys a cargo while sitting in George Square…very civilised.
The scenery in Wenches was certainly interesting, but the novelty wore off and you became aware how seedy it was. No surprise it didn’t last that long!
Anyway, footie – I would play Matthews instead of Izzy tonight, as he’s a better defender.
T4
istanbulcelt
11:33 on 7 August, 2013
Read on my facebook page that this was the Wiki entry for Charles Green.
It’s brilliant, but has now been removed. Apparently the Orcs were going mental about it!
Charles Alexander Green (born 1 May 1953) is a British businessman of Irish Catholic decent and was the Chief Executive of Rangers Football Club. Born in Mexborough in South Yorkshire he started his career as a professional footballer but failed to make a first-team appearance at either Sheffield United or Doncaster Rovers before drifting into non-league. Following a switch to business he has since held a number of positions before taking over at Rangers, including a period as Chief Executive of Sheffield United. His love of Irish fenianism stems from his parents who were both Irish Catholic immigrants who moved to mainland England in 1935. Greens father was convicted of membership of the IRA and sentenced to 15 years in Belmarsh prison for possession of explosives. An avid supporter of the traditionally Catholic Celtic football club, Greens strong hatred of their bitter rivals Rangers led to his infiltration of their board of directors in 2011. His ultimate goal was to expose the club and it’s supporters as cheats and crooks who in collusion with the Scottish football association raped and pillaged other SPL clubs of success over decades past.
Anyway while checking Wiki to check that it had indeed been removed, i found this cracker of a line.
Green sacked popular manager Dave Bassett. In a subsequent row over compensation, Green reportedly invited Bassett to settle the issue with a car park brawl, but quickly backed down when Bassett acceded to the request.
I know anything can be passed of as truth on Wiki, but i have a feeling that this was true!
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I know the last bit is true,can’t comment on the rest!
Istanbulcelt- what bit do you think is not true?? :)
TBB – at first, I thought you were talking about BT !!
Very well done to your bhoy, who would appear to be a very determined young man.
HH
TTTT
TBB, well done to your lad, you’ll meet me on cloud 9. My boy had a great start to his week. He passed his driving test on Monday and got 5 A’s for his highers yesterday.
He’s about to go on his first solo run to the golf course later today.
nervousdad.com
HH
praecepta
10:58 on
7 August, 2013
Is this a wind-up by Shortbread?
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/entertainment/tv-radio/charlotte-will-read-the-scores-132579n.21797381
Its true.bit of overtime from R4 eh lol
A wummin reading the fitba scores? There’s equality for you – and a good thing it is too.
Walt Disney to lose millions on Lone Ranger film
No surprise there then…
TOMMYTWISTSTOMMYTURNS
How could you change the subject to footie after that build-up?
I hope for a goal tonight. I genuinely think that will do us.
Not had a coupon up in nearly a year,mind…..
goldstar10
11:44 on 7 August, 2013
Istanbulcelt- what bit do you think is not true?? :)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The bit that says he’s a Businessman :)
istanbulcelt lol!!
BMCUW – nostalgia, eh?!
Hoping for the same professional job as last summer. Keep it tight and hit them on the break. Hopefully KC will have his shooting boots on tonight, after some poor finishing at the weekend!
T4
A CEILER GONOF RUST
That’s fantastic news for the young fella!
Apart from the wee snag which he hasn’t worked out yet.
Driving home his blootered Dad fae the gemme!
BMCUW – is it the 28th of September you’re up? Kilmarnock just announced ko changed to 12:45 for Sky….quell surprise!
T4
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Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon
11:46 on
7 August, 2013
A wummin reading the fitba scores? There’s equality for you – and a good thing it is too.
..
A Met a Old Scottish lady who had been in Australia for 50yrs..she read out the Football scores from the UK..There was a Australian phone number you would call on a Sunday morning (Australia) and you would hear her doing the results in a Recording like the Ole BBC Video printer thingy..
Summa
TOMMYTWISTSTOMMYTURNS
Raging I