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Big Jim McIntyre's team talk is already prepared. All he needs is a copy of the quotes from a Mr A Stokes on Thursday. To paraphrase: "We consider ourselves to be 7 points behind Rangers, not 10". So, how you feeling about that now Stokesy? Not a surprise really, based on the antics of his family back in Dublin, but the guy really is a first class roaster!

Indeed. And long may it continue. And when Lennon goes, you can guarantee it'll be spun as him having been forced out by all of those other reasons and not the fact that he simply a manager with numerous failings in his career so far.

Joyful. Is the penny finally dropping in the East End that their problems stem from and extend no further than the Irn Bru toothed wonder alone? If I was their Board thats the kind of judgement I would be making.

Not quite. The lunacy is/was entirely of his own making. Smudger just called him out and thus he rapidly changed his tune. The man does not have the balls to state on live radio the opinions he and his fellow CQN delusionalists spout forth online. Now why would that be?

Speculation and obfuscation. This is their forte. The guy from CQN got absolutely roasted on Radio Scotland last year by Gordon Smith when he went on spouting his anti-Celtic ethno-religious institutional bias stuff about the Celtic, the SFA and "Dougie Dougie-gate". The phrase that made me laugh at the time was along the lines of that it was a failure of "corporate governance", or some such. The guy clearly fancies himself as a businessman and tried vainly to sound like he knew what he was talking about. But really, he does not. This article just adds further fuel to the fire. He has loads of like-minded delusionalists who post comments on his blog. They seem to revel in posting first on any blog posts he puts up, such is their simpleton nature. He was even re-tweeting like a maniac all the replies he had in relation to the pre-pack post above. The fact that they are so loving our financial difficulties is tremendous. They are hanging their hopes on us going into administration based on nothing more than hope. They know nothing more than we do, and all we can do is speculate so anything that means there's less focus on Lennon, and the longer he remains in post, the more trophies I reckon will be lining our trophy cabinet.

Make that 4 and with Sproule just being sent off.

1-3 Stokes

Gersnet leading the way. Good stuff!

Dammit, I had an idea I was toying with developing in the Gersnet Writers lounge about the Rangers and the SNP should be kindrid spirits in their complaints about the BBC. Ach well.

I'd definately prefer to see the Sheep get all 3 points!

Thing is, the Beeb now have the entire Rangers support on the look out to do any and all digging on their work. There will be much more than this to come, I'm sure. On its own, the screenshots don't necessarily prove any bias, but its not exactly a surprise to see the people involved in the making of Thursday's Timorama are in cahoots with the likes of Phil McWhatshisname.

No surprises that the guy in question has since made his tweets private. Scared much?

That's one possible explanation. Whyte may be under advice from Messrs Carter-Fuck (sic Private Eye) to make as little comment as possible so as not to hinder any legal action. I am sure there are a number of other explanations that could cover it too.

Missed the news at 6pm tonight, I presume part 2 didn't get shown then? All I could find on the STV website was a 45 second clip with Whyte admitting they had made mistakes in the transfer market, that they'd do better next time round; and that they had a business plan which involved some significant cost savings to be made.

Some more stuff on BBC website now - Paul Murray and Alastair Johnstone interviewed. And apparently CW has announced he will be suing.

Some very serious allegations in there. None of which were mentioned by Whyte other than saying, along the lines of "some of it will be unflattering".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-15377454 Evidence of alleged criminality in the past business dealings of Rangers FC's new owner has been uncovered by a BBC Scotland investigation. It found that Craig Whyte was banned from being a director for seven years. The BBC heard allegations that Mr Whyte controlled a company despite his ban, an offence which could incur a two-year jail term. It was later wound up after misleading potential shareholders. Mr Whyte denied all the claims "in the strongest possible terms". The 40-year-old businessman from Motherwell owns an 85% stake in Rangers. Mr Whyte paid Sir David Murray £1 for the Glasgow club six months ago, and settled its £18m debt to Lloyds Banking Group. Rangers: An Inside Story, which will be broadcast on BBC1 Scotland at 19:00, heard allegations about the man who took over the 138-year-old club in May. The BBC understands Mr Whyte was banned from acting as a director after the government began pursuing his company, Vital Holdings Ltd, for failing to produce satisfactory accounts. The programme also uncovered evidence that HM Revenue and Customs was chasing some of Mr Whyte's companies for unpaid taxes. Continue reading the main story TV DOCUMENTARY Rangers: The Inside Story will be broadcast on BBC1 Scotland on Thursday 20 October at 19:00 The programme heard claims about Mr Whyte's involvement in a company called Re-tex Plastic Technology, during his ban. Re-tex was wound up in 2003, after it offered to sell shares to the public using company statements which were said to contain false and misleading information. The firm was investigated by the UK government's Insolvency Service - the agency that probes corrupt business practice. Robert Burns, head of investigations at the agency, said: "We took the view that the company was being controlled, or certainly had the involvement of, an individual who was disqualified. That raised concerns." 'Be prosecuted' When asked who that individual was, he said: "I'm talking about Craig Whyte, who had been disqualified as a director in June 2000, for seven years. "We found a number of suggestions, and indeed evidence, that he was in some way, shape or form, behind the company. For example he was signatory to the bank account, he was giving instructions to certain payments. Current Scottish champions Rangers have a 140-year history "In relation to his involvement in running the company then it is an offence and the individual can be prosecuted. Clearly there would have had to be a criminal investigation and a trial." Responding to the claims, Mr Whyte's lawyers said he had a small investment in Re-tex, but was never a director or a de facto director. Mr Burns told the BBC that his team had uncovered evidence that Mr Whyte had taken two sums of £100,000 from the company, apparently to pay a tax bill. "There's no trace of the money being received by the Inland Revenue," Mr Burns said. He told the programme that Mr Whyte had appointed fake auditors called Mullet and Co, which signed off misleading Re-tex accounts. Mr Whyte's lawyers said their client had no control over Re-tex's bank account or finances and denied "in the strongest possible terms" withdrawing any money from the company accounts or appointing any auditors. 'Outsourcing services' The Insolvency Service believes a convicted fraudster, Kevin Sykes, was one of the individuals behind Mullet and Co. Mr Burns said: "We have investigated a number of companies which Kevin Sykes has been behind. "We also know Mr Sykes because of a Serious Fraud Office investigation. In October 2004, he was convicted and received a sentence in total of eight years for his part in a theft from a pension fund which totalled £3m." Mr Whyte lived in Monaco for several years This conviction came three years after Sykes' last known involvement with Craig Whyte. The documentary reveals other previous links between Mr Whyte and Sykes, with the latter acting as secretary in four of Mr Whyte's companies which were dissolved in the late 1990s. Mr Whyte moved to Monaco for several years around 2000, following his disqualification and the demise of 24 companies in which he was involved. In March 2001, Sykes told his bankruptcy hearing at the High Court in London that he travelled to Monaco to be paid in cash by Mr Whyte for "outsourcing services". Mr Whyte's lawyers said its client had never been a close business associate of Kevin Sykes, and denied paying him a retainer. Rangers' finances have hit the headlines in recent months, after a judge ruled more than £3m of its assets should be frozen, pending further court action. The Court of Session in Edinburgh heard that a disputed tax bill of up to £49m left the SPL champions at a "real and substantial risk of insolvency". The tax hearing is due to begin next month. The documentary comes just days after Rangers announced it was withdrawing all co-operation with the BBC. In a statement, Craig Whyte and Rangers FC said: "As a result of the BBC's approach, Mr Whyte and Rangers FC believe there is a strong risk that the programme will mislead and misinform viewers about matters concerning the club, and has suspended the BBC's access to the club. "Mr Whyte and Rangers wish to reassure viewers - and those of the club's valued fans who may be watching - that the best interests and secure future of the club are and will remain their priority."

Nothing in that part of the interview that hasn't previously been said.

Actually, Perry, Hutton and McMillan have been on loan - do they count?

Palermo - Dorin Goian Everton - David Weir St Mirren - Kirk Broadfoot Austria Vienna - Nikica Jelavic Wigan Ath - Lee McCulloch Toronto FC - Maurice Edu Fulham - Steven Davis Rapid Vienna - Sasa Papac Burnley - Kyle Lafferty Hearts - Lee Wallace Kilmarnock - Steven Naismith Sunderland - David Healy Hibernian - Whittaker Almería - Juanma Ortiz St-Etienne - Carlos Bocanegra Brisbane Roar - Matt McKay �rebro SK - Alejandro Bedoya Arsenal - Kyle Bartley Ipswich T - Neil Alexander Gueugnon - Salim Kerkar Harstad - Bendikson? No previous club: - Fleck - Ness - Hemmings - Perry - Hutton - McMillan

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/west-central/275509-craig-whyte-interview-i-am-the-right-man-for-rangers/ Wee preview of tonight's interview...

Indeed. Proof will be in the pudding though. *definately an echo in here

We don't have to show blind faith. I would hope that we as a support can be critical friends.

Think we're all gonna have to become pastry chefs or something.

Possibly true. But it gives CW the option!