buster.
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Would they be ze ones with no IPO incoming cash (ie.considerably more cash than the combined IPO costs, EH&ACP purchases) ?
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We have an ongoing process that is already doing that bit by bit, sucking on the marrow and positioning the assets. The stark reallty is that the 'faultline' created/put in place may mean a dark place is inevitable and it's only the timescale to be determined.
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Summer transfer window: Official ins/outs and transfer rumours
buster. replied to Zappa's topic in Rangers Chat
Given the talk about Gunning and 7K............. From the business review The Club acquired a number of players in Summer 2013 that, based on financial forecasts, it should have known that it could not afford. The first team squad has the second highest wage bill in Scottish football for a team currently playing in the third tier. The total player wage cost is well in excess of the level it should be primarily due to generous and poorly structured contracts that were awarded to some players when they joined the Club. and Should the Club suffer a substantial decrease in season ticket income in the next two months, then it would be unable to trade in the short term without seeking additional external funding as previously disclosed in the RIFC December 2013 interim results. For full business review click... http://www.rangers.co.uk/images/staticcontent/documents/RangersBusinessReview.pdf -
So reading between the lines from a couple of your recent posts, you seem to see the solution as being a superficial one with a marketing manager as being vital and the media to help promoting the signing of a player(s). A continuation of the 'give the punters 'a perception of happiness, keep them ignorant and spending money whilst we do as we will' strategy that has served us so well. Comes back to the question of Trust, or the lack of.
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I don't understand how a marketing manager (MM) goes anywhere near the root of the problem. A spin-doctor is there to help the board communicate their message............. (I'm being generous in my choice of language) A MM could help with ST's. How about the board look to address the current issues in a meaningful way and not massage reality with misleading language or whatever the spin-doctor comes up with.....
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"A problem is a problem until you get to the root of the problem." Back on topic. Has anyone sent Sandy and/or Graham an e-mail (at their Rangers address) asking if there are more renewals than petition signatures ?
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There will always be disagreements (sometimes abusive) within a large groups of people/groups. Try all you might you will not reach the 'promised land'. Now is the time to concentrate focus on the bigger and immediate issues and not worry about a small number who shout loudly/abuse.
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Whilst an unknown, can you reasonably expect there to be a significant amount of 'new ST holders' given the current situation ? (Or put it another way, a similar number to that of other years)
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The mis-management by the governing bodies has IMO gone way beyond TV deals. This has left them in a weaker position for whatever commercial deals they seek or contracts to (re-)negotiate.
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Tbh I can see the logic behind what Doncaster is saying. However where the governing authorities (SFA very much included) failed the game was prior to the re-negotiation of the contract as per the open letter of ND.
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"Eternally" may be stretching it a little, as I'd wager you'll probably provide good reason for Mr B.Burd to reappear at some point in the near future.
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Ok but use renewed rather than renew and it will be plainer. I've deleted the big burd
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Nothing else ? It's difficult enough trying to find workable solutions but those who refuse to see or acknowledge that a fundamental and specific problem exists must live on a different metaphorical planet.
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Comes back to the OP. Let the conflicts between X and Y rage, within large numbers of people there will always be disagreements and/or worse but why promote them to centre stage. At the sametime fans if they wish, can take on board anything they see as constructive that might come from X or Y. All this whilst bearing in mind the now traditional 'Divide & Conquer' tactics that have come from the boardroom over recent years. Let any division stay in the background and remember that there are bigger fish to fry.
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I do believe that present arithmetic presents an accurate reflection of general discontent with how the club is being run and the depth of feeling is such that it can't be ignored, nor be unfounded. The much more difficult challange is finding a solution.
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion but there has to be proportionality. Perhaps not the best analogy but..... Not many MP's listen to the 'Green Party' at Westminster. They tend to get on and attempt to tackle the issues of the day.
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What exactly are the 'divisions' you refer to ?
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I speak generally Frankie, not at you. You don't have to ignore anyone but there should be a sense of proportion and a will to look for solutions for what is largescale discontent at an important juncture.
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People can choose to listen or ignore who they please but as I said in another thread, the concerns of the majority of those not renewing would logically align themselves close to or alongside that of the UoF (who together are reasonably significant in number) With that in mind individuals can choose for themselves who to listen to and what to do in the coming weeks. I think it unrealistic to expect to 'formalise' the voice of the 'middle rump' in a significant way. All this thread was for, is to highlight that given the current arithmetic 'division' isn't a major issue unless we make it such. Forget about 'division' and keep the eye on the ball at an important time. The standard 'Divide & Conquer' tactics from the boardroom will look to promote 'D', let's not make it so eay for them.
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Let them get on with it. Should it dominate so much attention at a time when the club has been and is having such difficulties? Divide & Conquer...............................when are we going to learn ?
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I didn't say 20,000 were strictly anti-board but I believe that the biggest single reason for the ST numbers is a lack of trust in the executive board. In the real world, you can't cater or realistically try to deal with each and every gripe or concern because whilst you do so, a metaphorical 'Rome' may burn. In the real world, all large groups of people will have differing viewpoints within. The electoral system gives priority to the majority. Let individuals within messageboards, individuals or seperate groups get on with whatever they prioritise regards in-fighting. The real issue at present is the longterm future of the club and the current direction of executive decision-making. SDM with Jack Irvine started the Confuse, Divide and Control tactics and they've been so successful overtime that they're now embedded. Now is the first time that I see large and significant numbers standing up and wanting something see 'change'. "Something is Rotten in the state of Denmark" Shakepeare
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I don't so much compare groups, Frankie. The differerence at present and the main reason I make this point is precisely because of what those without a group are not doing (renewing).
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Given the current situation and arithmetic within,......the easiest way of tackling 'division' within the support is to stop talking about it. The vast majority (look at ST renewals/ or lack of) and we see that the large 'apolitical middle rump' of the support are unhappy. I don't think there is any doubt that the majority would cite general unhappiness of how the club is being run alongside a distrust of the current board. The numbers involved with groups that may be considered loosely as pro-board are such that they become unimportant. That isn't to disrespect anyone or to say they can't have their opinion(s) but it is to say that the arithmetic points to any 'division' currently being insignificant. The biggest noise is coming from those who don't belong to any group and the board would do well to listen.
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Your wee joke was a valid argument when you consider the arithmetic.