Zappa 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I have very limited internet access out here,every time I log in to try and catch up with events all I get is another kick in the nuts,maybe I'll just hibernate until it's all over It's going to be ages before this is all over mate. Some time in April at the earliest IMO. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Will be later than April IMO. I am no more concerned today than I was yesterday. Starting with Russell and Smith makes perfect sense. Undoubtedly high earners and doing jobs which aren't really necessary. Their redundancies may mean we retain jobs further down the RFC food chain. Interesting couple of points though : one being that they both agreed to stay on and assist through the end of the month. Another being that Smith says he wasn't allowed to work within his remit..... Does that mean Russell may also feel same way ? What about McCoist, has Whyte been giving him total autonomy over team affairs +r has he been meddling ala Mad Vlad ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Will be later than April IMO. Have to agree mate. With the events of the past week and now today's events it looks like the administrators won't be bringing us out of administration via a CVA with Craig Whyte & co still running the club. If that's the case, then this could take a considerable amount of time to sort out if they're going to save the club. I am no more concerned today than I was yesterday. Starting with Russell and Smith makes perfect sense. Undoubtedly high earners and doing jobs which aren't really necessary. Their redundancies may mean we retain jobs further down the RFC food chain. I'm definitely more concerned today because of the news that Craig Whyte has been telling even more lies about the PAYE etc (the money due to HMRC is reportedly closer to £15m than £9m). Interesting couple of points though : one being that they both agreed to stay on and assist through the end of the month. Another being that Smith says he wasn't allowed to work within his remit..... Does that mean Russell may also feel same way ? What about McCoist, has Whyte been giving him total autonomy over team affairs +r has he been meddling ala Mad Vlad ? The way I view Smith's comments is that they add even more credence to the idea that Whyte planned to put us into administration all along. If he was planning to put us into administration from square one, then he would never have been interested in letting Smith do his job properly. As I said the other day, Whyte only hired Smith as a face for the director's box and the cameras, a credible Rangers man. I'm surprised it's taken him till now to speak up about it though. He should have resigned and spoken up a LOT sooner IMO. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Whyte has been a cancer spreading itself over our club, best way to get rid of it is to cut it out. Unfortunately some good parts will have to go as well to save the cancer infection spreading any further through the club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Feb 23 2012 RANGERS director of football and chief operating officer Ali Russell have been made redundant by the club's administrators. But decisions about the club's players will not be made until next week. Smith, a former player at Ibrox, said: "There's no point in being a director of football unless you can control these areas so, in that respect, I'm totally comfortable with being made redundant at this time. "The main thing for me is that Rangers survives and continues to operate as a great football club and I offer my full support going forward to ensure this happens." Russell said: "This is a difficult time for Rangers and I hope my departure will help others keep their jobs. Administrators Duff and Phelps confirmed the pair have left the club. Pat Clark, joint administrator, said in a statement: "Since our appointment as administrators on February 14, it has been essential to review the cost structure of the club's operations and make every effort to achieve efficiencies to help improve the trading position. "As part of this programme, Ali Russell, the club's chief operating officer, and Gordon Smith, director of football, have agreed to leave the club. ali russell rangers "Administrators met Ali and Gordon and during the meetings they expressed their deep disappointment regarding the position in which the club has been placed. "There is nothing to suggest that either of them did anything but strive to act in the best interests of Rangers Football Club during their terms of office. "At our request, both agreed to stay on and assist the club until the end of this month and we are very grateful for their co-operation and willingness to do what they can during this difficult period for Rangers." Smith returned to Ibrox following Craig Whyte's takeover of the club last May. But he has revealed his frustration at being restricted in his attempts to carry out the role fully. Smith said today "It was a great thrill to be offered the director of football role at Rangers. "As a fan, it was a wonderful experience to play such a big part in our treble winning season of 77/78. "However, like my transfer in 1980, my leaving at this time comes as a tremendous wrench. "I admit that under the current circumstances it has not come as a major surprise to me. "I was brought in by Craig Whyte but because his control and reputation has been damaged by recent disclosures, I feel my own position has been undermined by association. "However, I would make the point that I was very frustrated in my job as I was unable to fulfil the job specification which was originally outlined for me. "This was to control the major aspects of the football department outwith the first team operations. "These were to include recruitment, scouting, transfer negotiations and youth development. "I wasn't in control of any of these activities despite constantly making it clear to Craig Whyte that this was to be my remit. "I outlined my medium to long-term strategies for the club on numerous occasions to no avail. "There's no point in being a director of football unless you can control these areas so, in that respect, I'm totally comfortable with being made redundant at this time. "The main thing for me is that Rangers survives and continues to operate as a great football club and I offer my full support going forward to ensure this happens." Russell said in a statement he hoped his departure would help save other jobs. He said: "It has been a great honour to have worked for Rangers Football Club. "I only wish the circumstances could have been better. "I would like to offer special thanks to Ally McCoist and Gordon Smith who have been tremendous throughout all of this. "This is a difficult time for Rangers and I hope my departure will help others keep their jobs. "The most important thing in this whole saga is the club's future is secured and Rangers looks forward to better days. "I am sure that will happen and my support will always be there for the club." Rangers were forced into administration last Tuesday, over an unpaid PAYE and VAT bill of £9million. Clark added: "Meetings have also been held with Ally McCoist and we had discussions regarding the potential impact of the administration process on the football department and we will continue to consult fully with him. "It is clearly understood by all, including the players, that the football department costs will come under review as is the case with all departments within the business. "No decisions regarding staffing in any department have been taken at this point and will not be taken until next week." I guess these 2 were always walking a tightrope since the Administrators walked in. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergatrude 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 At least they agreed to leave amicably. If it had been Bain and co then they would be in court right now ring-fencing funds for loss of earnings.. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Sorry merged these I missed it first time round. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 At least they agreed to leave amicably. If it had been Bain and co then they would be in court right now ring-fencing funds for loss of earnings.. In fairness to Bain & McIntyre it looks like Whyte may well have been telling porkies about them on top of all his other lies. I mean come on, he suspended them for "financial irregularities". You couldn't make it up! He essentially blackened their characters as directors as soon as he took over claiming there would be an investigation. Well, he settled out of court with McIntyre so obviously had nothing on him and he's yet to provide any evidence as to why he suspended Martin Bain. Look where we are now with Whyte and his honesty. Financial irregularities indeed. "He's got a cheek!!". 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergatrude 0 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 In fairness to Bain & McIntyre it looks like Whyte may well have been telling porkies about them on top of all his other lies. I mean come on, he suspended them for "financial irregularities". You couldn't make it up! He essentially blackened their characters as directors as soon as he took over claiming there would be an investigation. Well, he settled out of court with McIntyre so obviously had nothing on him and he's yet to provide any evidence as to why he suspended Martin Bain. Look where we are now with Whyte and his honesty. Financial irregularities indeed. "He's got a cheek!!". Then they should have sued CW, not the club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Then they should have sued CW, not the club. Not if Whyte wrongfully suspended them from the club forcing their eventual resignations! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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