Darthter
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I have been pushing no agenda - I have nothing against Ashley, but I am definitely not in support of him either. I usually tend to try and play a devils advocate position - try and see the wider picture. To some, this appears as being a Pro stance, when in actual fact it's nothing of the sort. Obviously you are happy for RFC & MA to simply accept the charges from the SFA, and for us to roll over & accept any punishment they see fit???? My viewpoint is that if the SFA can't provide concrete proof that MA is influencing the club, then neither has a case to answer. MA requesting that Llambias is appointed to the board (in return for a significant loan) is only part of the issue. The SFA need to show that Llambias is actually carrying out MA's instructions. As for the Laxey issue.....What if they do have connections to other football clubs??? That would then indicate that the current charges are only being pursued due to MA's media profile. -
not ignoring anything.....just raising a point that was talked about last night.... The fact of the matter is that the SFA have absolutely zero powers to force Ashley to do ANYTHING, whether that is a fine or even to turn up to the hearing. They also (I believe) have zero power to force RFC to cover any fine or punishment directed @ Ashley. Ashley insisted that he appoint 2 board members as part of his loan agreement, we can't argue that, what the SFA must prove is that Ashley is providing guidance to Llambias and therefore influencing board decisions. Laxey forced their man (Crichton) onto the board, and were probably able to have influence, did the SFA check if Laxey were involved with ANY other football clubs/organisations???
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They were discussing this on Clyde SSB last night & raised a valid point. Exactly what power/jurisdiction does the SFA have over Ashley???? His only official connection with the club is as a shareholder - he holds no position within the club & is not an employee. This was always the issue with Mad Vlad @ Hearts - the SFA were powerless to do anything about his numerous rants about everything.
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Quite possibly. If some have been told to find new clubs, the last things they will want is to pick up an injury right before the transfer window opens.
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I would imagine the types of employment contracts will be significantly different. non-playing staff will not be on a fixed duration contract, unlike the players. Mon-playing folk will most likely be on minimal notice periods & therefore will require minimal severance pay. If you want to sack a player who is 1 year into a 3 year deal, you would be obliged to pay the remainder of the contract. In places I've worked in the past, it is always the contractors that go 1st - due to the type of contract they are on. I'm sure there will be a number of players being told that their contract will not be getting renewed & that they are free to find a new club ASAP if they wish.
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There was no cheerleading.....just a realistic viewpoint. As for the charges, I assume that you are happy for the SFA to pass judgement on the club without having concrete proof that Mike Ashley is actually in control???
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Surely the SFA must need hard proof in order to penalise anyone. While we believe that Ashley is calling many of the shots, a guilty verdict cannot be passed without concrete evidence.
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I always felt that was one of his strongest attributes. He always got himself into positions where he got chances & attempts. There are many strikers out there who only get a fraction of the chances or goals the McCoist did, yet are still highly regarded.
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Probably not normal, but due to the significant change, probably thought it necessary......or they throw it in there so that the fans apply pressure for him to walk away immediately with no pay off.
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is that not one of the conditions???? If the club has not made a contract offer, then there is no fee????
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Are our guys training to be the ones in the middle???
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As a general statement, it actually makes some sense.....however, it simply doesn't apply to the current circumstances. Whether Telfer was getting a 1st team game at Rangers is immaterial, the panel felt that we were due compensation for the time & effort that was put into developing the player to where he is now - ready to waltz into the DUFC 1st team.
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I heard someone mention this.... With Newcastle, Ashley could pump in £100m+ and still have minimal prospects of getting to the Champions league, never mind winning it. With Rangers, an investment of £20m would pretty much guarantee champions league football every year, and all the monetary & marketing benefits that come from such.
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Based on how he has the team playing.....we don't belong in the top league.
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Last nights result is the most humiliating in our clubs history?
Darthter replied to PRW's topic in Rangers Chat
aye....unfortunately NONE of our "players" turned up for work!!! -
Totally agree!!! He is on a massive wage - even after the 50% cut. There appears to be an increasing number of fans staying away from the games, not because of the boardroom/off field issues, but because of the on-field stuff. Folk are not enjoying the football they are paying to see. On paper we have a pretty decent squad of players, yet week-in, week-out we are grinding out results against much lesser teams. That is possibly the main reason for fans staying away. Now, if a fresh manager & back room team are brought in, there is the chance of some style changes. Get the players that we have playing a more effective game. Of course, these changes should have been implemented when in Div3, where there was less pressure. It's time for a freshen up of the management staff top to bottom. Rejuvenate the playing side & make a significant dent in the wage bill.
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Nacho back (along with two Vancouver Whitecaps trialists)
Darthter replied to Frankie's topic in Rangers Chat
Give's McCoist a good platform to work from - within a couple of months, he'll completely reverse things!!!! -
I heard that was the original date, but one of the main players behind BPH & Margarita was said to be unavailable that day due to a heavy workload the night before.......
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More waffle.... Do they have these statements on Auto-Text??? How many times over the years have we heard "we must do better", then it fails to happen. Less of the talk & more action required. Spend more time on the training ground. More time analysing why the team isn't performing. Show the fans why you are all worth your wages, and why its worthwhile the fans paying out their money - that they work damned hard for - in order to see you lot play a decent standard of football.
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Ian Black - It's all about the money. Cash is King.
Darthter replied to Super Cooper's topic in Rangers Chat
This is exactly the reason why players should be on considerably lower wages, but with increased bonuses - based on whether they actually play, perform etc. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being concerned about whether you are going to get paid at the end of the month - we would ALL be in a similar position, but when your getting paid several thousand £££ per week and not performing it really starts to get ridiculous & almost mercenary at times. -
So we don't fund the club, and possibly reply on administrators to determine the fate/future(again) - it's a VERY dangerous game to play!!!
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it's a bit of a vicious circle..... The more the fans starve the club of cash, the more the board will seek funding else where, running up debt and securing off all the assets. The more this happens, the more the fans with-hold their cash. Eventually, everything will implode & the fans have to rely on someone coming to the rescue. What if that "White/Blue knight" ain't who the fans expect or want. What if it's another Whyte/Green type??? It is not an easy situation and a way forward is not simple. The best way forward is for those who can, to increase their shareholding - reduce the power/influence of the current shareholders. Unfortunately, this completely rules out DK, who refuses to buy shares. The value of the shares & the club as a whole is poor. The value should have increased as the team rose through the leagues - that hasn't happened. In any normal business, the shareholders would have stepped in - why not in the case of RFC. Why are the shareholders content to see their investment fail??? Answer that question, and a way forward should then be possible.
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There-in lies the problem..... The Shareholders appear to be backing the board 100%, regardless of what they do. The share price has already dropped significantly since the majority of shareholders paid-up, yet no action.
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Was there also not an issue between English & Scots law???? The deal being agreed etc under the assumption that English law applied, when in fact it was Scots Law.
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For me, this hits the nail squarely on the head, as far as King is concerned. "Agree to my deal, and I'll prove I have the cash and who's involved"......Why would ANY business agree to this??? If DK was 100% serious about the investment, why wouldn't he provide proof of funding & disclose EXACTLY who was in his consortium - What's the big secret??? What about transparency!!! This is just DK's standard MO.....Put's an offer on the table, knowing it will get rejected, then turns round and complains about it & demands action. If he had met the required term (that Kennedy & Ashley did), the board would be hard pushed to refuse the offer, so why give them such an easy out??? In this particular case, both sides are corroborating the story - both are saying that Proof of funds & people were required and that DK was only willing to supply if the deal accepted (in principal). Further details are required with regards to Kennedy's offer in order to determine if the Ashley deal was indeed the best.