buster.
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Ashely is already wired into the commercial side of Rangers and has an almost embarrassing list of what some may call 'onerous contracts' and prospective or options for more. Let's go down South to the North of England and see if we can get a handle on his MO regards the commercial revenue at a football club where he has control. In the three years prior to Ashley taking over, have a look at how much of the 'revenue pie' that commercial income contributed to overall Newcastle Utd. turnover. (guide re. revenue tables below) MD: Matchday BR: Broadcasting CR: Commercial %CR/T: % CR of Turnover Figures are Pounds Sterling / Millions Pre Ashely .....................Turnover........MD........BR. ...........CR...............%CR/T 2004/05.............87.1..........35.3......27.9....... ..23.9.........(27%) 2005/06.............85.9..........31.5......26.5....... ..27.9.........(32%) 2006/07.............87.1..........33.6......25.9....... ..27.6.........(32%) Now have a look at some more recent figures with the Ashely/Sports Direct influence. .....................Turnover........MD........BR. ...........CR...............%CR/T 2011/12............93.3...........23.9......55.6....... ..13.8.........(15%) Brief Conclusion The Ashely MO regards football clubs would seem to mean that of the commercial revenue generated, a large percentage (around 50% in the case of NUFC) goes elsewhere, probably Sports Direct. The problem with doing similar (or worse) at Rangers is that the broadcasting revenue is miniscule in comparison and the MO isn't viable. Thoughts ? Link from where I got some of the info....Interesting article from November 2013. 'Newcastle United Financial Accounts – Where Has The Money Gone Under Mike Ashley?' http://www.themag.co.uk/tyne-talk/ggg/
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Given what you say Zap, I fully understand your position and action although would comment that it was the heid moderator that originally posted it on FF and it is still there nearly 7 hours later. I never saw the spi.vcream advert. Was the threat from the spi.vs or the brand linked with the cream ?
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Different graphic that appeared on FF this morning . Feel free to use on social media and spread around !!
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Probably at a time when the numbers involved have less zeros. A football club that was converted into a corporate vehicle, that is suffering the inevitable consequences of being kicked around and plundered for so long and playing in a League that is struggling to bring sufficient revenue into the game to stop the slide downwards. It would be about turning a corporate vehicle back into a football club, but at a relatively modest level and playing within a modest enviroment.
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Rab, don't shoot your bolt too early. You might yet be able to maintain your 'consistancy'. keith jackson @tedermeatballs Bit puzzled by the BBC's Dave King 'denial'. Expect it will be cleared up soon enough. Insideman3 @Insiderman3 · @tedermeatballs A "small" pr guru has started his magic with this false denial and also fed a blogger info about GW bonus to deflect. Al Lamont (BBC) just happens to be one of Toxic's go to outlets.
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I think the many awoke from their relative slumber on the politics upstairs at Ibrox thanks to the UoF/SoS constantly highlighting such and this had a definate effect come ST renewal time. However, I don't think going forward that supporters will adhere to an SoS "policy" as such, it's more that they listen to what's being said and consider it along with other matters that effect them, at the time of taking decisions.
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Given precedent, can we expect the Proxies/Easdale/Irvine line to be transparent and honest about their stated intentions or position ? So in answer to your question, we would be unwise to take what comes out from that particular camp in regard to voting intentions in an EGM, if it were to actually happen. As I understand you are also infering.
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They don't seem to care about being so blatantly in your face patronising towards the Rangers support anymore, as they think we're stupid and hope it just gets lost in the 'noise'.
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Nae worries ! Ashely measures "achievement" in his bottomline and that goes to the heart of why Ashely would be bad for Rangers.
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More and more will walk. Fans want to support a football team, not a corporate vehicle getting kicked around by spi.vs, intent on walking away with your money.
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I wouldn't bet on it and neither do I want him or his SD at Ibrox. SD already have 'onerous contracts' in their favour which may prove to be lead weights going forward. If he controlled the club, he'd swallow up what he doesn't already have.
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I think you'd find that "mediocrity", low relative quality and increasing his own margin is the Ashely 'bag'. It's all over his 'CV'.
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I'll be surprised if an EGM takes place. I'd imagine there will be some kind of agreement made, fudged, people walk. Moving the chairs on the titanic in preperation for a 'new start' to be heralded in at the AGM.
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Even if you are not enamoured with DK, I think he represents the best viable option at present, to try and break the spi.v stanglehold on executive control in the boardroom. I don't think it possible to leap to the 'ideal place', it would be a series of steps. Priority is to restore Rangers as a football club, not a Corporate Vehicle to extract cash.
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If Ashely starts to dominate and appoint his people then prepare for the gradual journey that sees us fade away. Whatever way you look at this, we don't look like getting out of the 'hole' anytime soon, if ever. We are a Corporate Vehicle to extract cash with the appearence of a football club.
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You really can't argue with your in-depth reasoning and (technical) knowledge. Whilst the DR isn't the bastion of best journalism, it can be said that it has been close (at times) to what has been simmering behind the scenes. It has received a 'kicking', attempts to discredit and various calls for boycott of occasion from the Rangers support, parts of the Rangers support, Rangers the club, bloggers etc. It could be argued that it is partly being used as a conduit for getting info (news) out there by the 'side' that has opposed the ongoing spi.v process. The spi.vs obviously don't want any news, opinions, investigations, revelations getting out there and have over a longtime looked to wage a counter campaign against the DR or as they'd prefer you called it, the Daily Rhebal. For Rangers supporters to aid and abet them in this, is foolish and shortsighted. If their is one thing Rangers supporters should have learnt, it is to try and be reasonably objective when interpretating X, Y or Z. That's not to say believe everything, but read/listen and think a little as you try and fit the impossible moveable jigsaw together. I even read the Judas Blogger, McMurdo because it can of occasion be an 'early warning system' courtesy of the Toxic link.
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With all the heavyweights and Chins in our directors box, they could hold a Sumo Wrestling Tournament at Ibrox. A fight to the death, with the eventual winner having a three minute play-off round with an angry lion who hadn't had breakfast. Disclaimer: Joke
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A united board supporting Wallace ? I don't think so, more misleading bullshit. (James RIFC board) Easdale for one wants rid of GW. I doubt it will come to an EGM. I think in part they want to force at least Wallace to walk.
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Another stage change in the ongoing sp.iv process to extract value from the club beckons as we head towards another December and another AGM. Regardless of what results from the proposed EGM (if it takes place). Many said that the last 'New Board' were basically a continuem rather than the proclaimed 'change for the better'. Well, what you'll get again is any 'blame' apportioned to the past and give the 'new board' time. there will probably an initial 'sweetner or two attached'. Meanwhile "turn up and give us your Blue Pound, we need it or the club is in trouble." They won't tell you that there is effectivelly a 'spi.v tax' to pay from that Blue Pound and that their MO will ensure that we head towards 'trouble'.
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Rangers demand apology over Livi programme article
buster. replied to ian1964's topic in Rangers Chat
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There are only so many hours in a day for a volunteer and the volume of traffic makes FF the obvious choice. Most things will reach Gersnet one way or another and then you also have the option at looking at the SoS facebook or twitter feed.
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I don't know the first thing about the various FO vehicle options that there may be. However, in the event that an individual fan and shareholder preferred not to join the FO vehicle directly, wouldn't the option of proxying voting rights (longterm) exist ? This might not be as solid a base but might allow the block to carry more weight. What other options exist regards FO and is there anyone especially that you see as the best option ?
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Final Reminder for anyone close and interested.
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"The assassin might be firing blanks for now..." Saw the title and thought this was about Merlin.