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Nice line in black stockings with red tops too!!!!

Our socks should be ok they own the Sock Shop too!!!!

Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont My information is that the Walter Smith-led consortium has offered Charles Green and co a deal, which includes a nominal profit, but ... Expand Reply Retweet Favorite Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont ...it hasn't met with a positive response. Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont Indeed it may not have been met with any response. It looks like unless they can come up with a financially persuasive argument, or fan.. Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont ...pressure is brought to bear, the club won't imminently change hands. We'll see....

What baring Green no harm and not begrudging him reasonable recompense ?

He wasn't the only one who stood up he was the only one approved by your so beloved Duff & Phelps. In saying that I bare Green no harm and don't begrudge him reasonable recompense.

Although it seems like a Scottish company it is in fact owned by the Ruia Group who are Lancashire based Asians. Also for a nice touch of irony one of their companies is the Ruia Group EBT Trustees Limited.

If it gets that far. Mike Farrell ‏@mikefstv Green says he wouldn't sell his shares in Rangers to Walter Smith, but admitted that some other shareholders will. Retweeted by Frankie

Perhaps the investment may have been in the form of a loan and the balance would not have been drawn down yet, weren't all the major investments by various investors in RYD in the form of loans? Since he was one of the original Blue Knights it's not really a surprise he backs Douglas Park. Strange Green didn't know if he was a member of his consortium or not.

Ian Hart statement.

Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont Ian Hart says he hasn't put any money in to Charles Green's consortium. In fact he's backing the Walter Smith-led consortium

Don't think so. It appears he's a fund manager. Perhaps a missive or two awaits his boss.

Don't know if it's up anywhere yet.

Ian Hart released a statement denying his involvement in Greens consortium.

Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont The message from within Charles Green's camp re Walter Smith-fronted bid is: talk to us if you want to buy club, not admin or liquidators. Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont Their investors are looking for a return on the money already spent on legal fees, etc. That shouldn't stop men of McColl and Park's money.

Our season ticket monies are now a very important player in this game, the fans have power if they want to use it.

Oh ye of little faith....

A Scottish businessman in self imposed exile in Monaco..........but one who plays with his own money not ours!!!

Statement on behalf of Walter Smith:

Statement on behalf of Walter Smith: I can today confirm that following talks over the last few weeks I am leading a new bid for Rangers Football Club. I have been assisted by Jim McColl, Douglas Park and other prominent Scottish businessmen with a shared objective – that Rangers Football Club should be in the hands of Rangers people who will stabilise the Club and protect it from future situations like we find ourselves in today. With this in mind, representatives have, on behalf of my group, made representations to BDO, Duff and Phelps and indeed Charles Green, notifying them of our willingness to offer on the “Newco” basis on which Mr Green is proceeding. We would call on Mr Green to step aside and allow us to proceed with our deal which is in the best interests of the creditors, the employees, the fans and the various other stakeholders of Rangers Football Club. None of our group has any desire to own Rangers Football Club but we have put this deal in place to save the Club. However, our overriding objective is to ensure that the stadium, the history and everything else magical about Rangers Football Club is protected and nurtured back to good health and provide a platform for Rangers for generations to come. Let’s be clear, this is an acquisition designed to stabilise the Club and ensure history does not repeat itself. We are not in this to take money out of the Club but more so to do whatever it takes in a turnaround plan to ensure within a few years the Club can be passed on intact and to the right people. The supporters should be under no illusion that it will be extremely hard but with their support we can overcome financial hardship that lies ahead by lending their support to what we feel is the correct way forward – for Rangers people who know the Club inside and out to control its destiny. The prominent Scottish businessmen involved have agreed to provide acquisition funding to allow myself and a management team to take on Rangers Football Club and make the business self-sufficient with long term sustainability being essential. I would hope that this offer is fully supported by everyone in the Rangers Family as without them the Club cannot and will not survive. We therefore want to ensure honesty and transparency in everything we do. We want to rebuild Rangers Football Club and in doing so return the institution to the standards it is known for.

Aye he's a grumpy bastard right enough......

Aye fire away.

Seems they'd better luck than moi in obtaining the relevant papers....

Could even be a few more to come before the day is done!

Basically yes, it appears if they wish to go then they will go, I wouldn't hold anything against any who choose to go.

Fraser Wisharts' take on it, he should be more up to it than most.