buster.

Well done to those who decided to release them.

I think the context is important when making that comparison. Rangers have been operating under the cloud of Mendacity for years and it is enriching individuals and related parties but killing our club.

Yes, we know that social media is monitered and in these complicated times you have to be careful when others may be collating material to use in furthering their interests. The RIFC board seem to have been adding as many layers as they can to their security concern story.

My point had to do with mendacity directly concerning the present executive management of Rangers. Indirect whataboutery doesn't deflect or negate that point.

D, I agree with much of your article but the one wee difference in opinion would be that now is the time to box clever rather than "rage".

Q. What did the RIFC board expect to change by switching it from one London Hotel to another London Hotel ? A. Nowt and therefore increasing probability of an adjournment. RIFC board:.......... Mendacious and Devious in the extreme.

One of the problems is the Ashley financial muscle (including 'expensive' advice) allied to what would seem as a stubborn streak that isn't adverse to corporate street-fighting. I don't think anyone expects a smooth passage,........ tbh I'd expect them to have a list of options that they'll have to block requisitioner success. The panorama has changed since the 2013 McColl and Murray(s) led requisition. Today, it has a more solid base, a more solid strategy and a much more unified fanbase. On the other side of the fence we now have the more overt and dangerous presence of Mr MASH. Just a thought but one of the reasons I consider the insolvency event an option for Ashley is that wrt the fanbase they have burnt a lot of bridges and might think a new friendly third party would have a better chance of getting us onside. Reallity will almost certainly be something completely different

I'd say it noteworthy how short the Llambias and Leach 'honeymoon period' lasted. The fact that they arrived in Glasgow with significant 'baggage' listed on their 'real or semi-hidden CV' and that the fanbase has rightly become ever more sceptical has them trapped in a corner within weeks. Reading the recent RFB Minutes would seem to very much further the case against them and who they represent.

Yes, but how long would such legal action take, how much would it cost and what would be the prospect of success ? Re. Second tranche of the 5M

In the hypothetical but currently plausible scenario that the requisitioners look like pushing the incumbents out of the boardroom if a GM is held, then what options are left for the present directors to prevent this from happening ? 1. Don't have / delay a GM. They have in recent times been putting questionable layers on the premise that the safety of incumbents is threatened and this is one avenue where they could seek a delay. 2. With or without the delay, spend the first tranche of the 5M credit facility but after further 'due diligence' Ashley decides against facilitating the second tranche of 5M and forces an insolvency event. Therefore incumbents leave office but (friendly) administrators are appointed. 3. Try and do a deal with other shareholders. Any Others ?

Was it Stockbridge who shoved Llambias at Mar Hall ? Obvious spin pushing for the Sunday headlines that quickly moves on from the supposed "attack" with all it's lack of details or police involvement and goes onto the wonderful plans that Deek and his boss have for us,....obviously including the line "a force in Europe again". Again they are trying to put layers on a scenario they are constructing as a potential option regards the General Meeting.

Footnote Whilst not being at Gerd Muller levels of sharpness, at least Boyd looked interested tonight.

Interesting comparison with another 'large' centre forward in the Championship. Zeefuik arrived at Hearts and took 62 minutes in his first ever Scottish football match to match the two league goals that Boyd has scored this season.

The lack of creativity is certainly an issue but it's not difficult to see that for whatever reason, Boyd lost his 'professional way' and threw the metaphorical towel in. For me the writing was on the wall (in pencil) prior to the season beginning when he was pictured in the new strip on a pier in North America. IIRC I said on here that I had to do a double take because I thought that given his shape, he was an ordinary punter . I remember the Willie Vass pic's of himing being substituted once and you could see he didn't want to be there. Not long after, we had his cameo at Tynecastle where his frustration seemed to actively seek a red card. Boyd is marking time and running down his contract and he knows someone will take him on hoping he'll get back to his Killie shape despite their reputation for excellent pies. IMO he shouldn't be in the team or the bench but then if you look at how many players are in a similar position.......it highlights the bad management both at football and executive (TRFC) levels.

Apparently thought about a double or quits bet but decided to leave it.

The punishments for betting (on other teams) doesn't serve as any type of deterrent and suggests the SFA might aswell scrap the rule. The punishment for Black betting against his own team was also IMO way too lenient. Regardless, he should have been sacked on the spot by the club..........a player betting against the team that pays his wages crosses the red line.

I wonder how much we are paying for the Newcastle Utd Reserves Treatment Room 5 a-side team ?

A spade is a spade

Look's like it was done with deliberate intent to me. He's currently out of control channeling his frustration the only way left to him. Need's suspended for his own good, aswell as for the team.

It only goes to exemplify the breakdown of onfield discipline when the captain is giving the referee a couple of opportunties per game to send him off. The whole club is broken and your 'experienced pros' are not at the races. At Tynecastle, Miller and Boyd could have joined Smith in the dressing room for unnecessary wreckless challanges. They are marking time as weeks are ticked off until they get out of the 'freak show' that masquerades as a football club. This makes a play-off all the more difficult to negotiate successfully.

Fairly straightforward matter of intent or couldn't avoid putting his foot on the player. If it's a balance of probabilities then I think the verdict will be upheld and his ban will increase to three games.

If they do actually go down this route then they may aswell shut up shop as scarce revenue levels will dry up further (including retail) and if still around, ST renewals will be extremely thin on the ground. In that scenario, it would suggest to me that they are seriously contemplating an insolvency event either at the end of the first tranche of 5M or if Ashley wants more secured debt (secured on what ?), they'd want more time and to work their way through the second tranche. I'd also note the strange and often antagonistic board actions/statements of late and say that they appear not to care very much for their credibility or popularity. This isn't completely new but the levels reached are and they don't miss an opportunity.

Best to leave them well alone,....they'd love an excuse to cry wolf.

In that scenario the polis should lift them for incitement.

"You guys don't understand how f*****g horrible we can be.." I think events are building towards a point where we'll be able to see it very clearly.