sairdy 0 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/football-news/article/2612340 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 6,075 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 THE administrators of Rangers Football Club have issued the following update. Paul Clark and David Whitehouse, of Duff and Phelps, said: "We can report we have made very good progress within the first 24 hours of being appointed administrators over Rangers Football Club. "Our first priority has been to ensure that the football club continues to function and this is being achieved with the help of staff, players and management at the Club. "In particular, we would like to thank the Club's business partners who are going the extra mile to ensure that Saturday's home match against Kilmarnock goes ahead as scheduled. We had extremely constructive discussions with Strathclyde Police and we can confirm the match will take place. "We fully recognise this is a difficult time for players and staff at the Club and are extremely appreciative of their reaction to the situation. We will be holding meetings with the staff on a weekly basis at least to inform them of developments. "We are also in the process of speaking to representatives of supporters' groups and that will be an ongoing process. "In broad terms, supporters can be reassured that Rangers will continue as a football club and we hope to reach a stage as soon as possible where the Club can emerge from administration. "We have had expressions of support across the political spectrum in Scotland within the last 24 hours and there is clearly a desire to see Rangers come through this situation successfully. "The Club has, however, taken the decision to postpone the Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony scheduled for this Sunday (19 February, 2012) at the Glasgow Hilton as holding the event at this time was not considered appropriate. "The event will be rescheduled for a later date and all table sales and sponsorship commitments will be honoured at that time. Rangers would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to supporters, sponsors and clients and we will ensure details of the rescheduled event will be communicated as soon as possible. The Club would also like to thank the Glasgow Hilton for their understanding. "If anyone has booked places or a table at the event and have any questions, the Events Department can be contacted on 0141 580 8613. "There had been widespread publicity and speculation regarding the financial affairs of the football club. "For clarity, the cost structure of the Club and ongoing losses were such that the Club had outstanding liabilities to HMRC. These were the subject of discussion and clearly HMRC wished to see them resolved as a matter of urgency.We are involved in dialogue with HMRC and will work with them constructively, as is the case with all other key stakeholders." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dutchy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I don't know if that statement tells us anything at all to be honest. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear54 0 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Well, it could have been a lot worse. They're talking with supporters' groups, and offer reassurance that we will continue as a football club. My thoughts are that I would like to see accounts for the period prior to CW taking over, and after. I am a shareholder after all. I'd also like to have a lot more details on the takeover. Maybe CW will be given a clean bill of health and that will put everyone's mind at rest. On the other hand, maybe not. It's what we need - you know it makes sense. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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