GovanAllan 0 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 What no apology from GS who called Green a liar when he said he was meeting SFA/SPL yesterday, only for STV to claim he wasn't. It would seem it was the media telling porkies, well I never. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 RANGERS owner Charles Green last night claimed the club will be handed an SFA licence today clearing the way for a return to action. But SFA chief executive Stewart Regan was more cautious – and hinted the whole issue could move closer to Friday’s deadline. The Ibrox newco have to be issued with a licence so they can play their first competitive game against Brechin City in the Ramsdens Cup on Sunday. Green sounded confident it will be issued today and said: “We’re making good progress. I spoke to the chief executive of the SFA this morning and that went very well. “I have also spoken to Neil Doncaster and I’m really hopeful now that within the next 24 hours we can have this thing signed and sealed and Alastair McCoist can start loading his players onto a team coach to go up and try to win a match on Sunday. “As far as I am concerned now we have no outstanding issues with the SFA. It’s now purely process and documentation. “We have no issues with the Football League and just some minor points to resolve with the SPL and I’m hopeful we can do that.” But the entire issue of whether Rangers get a certificate still has to go before the SFA board and Regan revealed to Record Sport nothing had been decided. He said: “It could possibly be settled in 24 hours but there are still a number of issues to resolve and it will require a lot of action from our lawyers.” Green also revealed he expects the SFA to help Rangers recoup cash for the big-name stars who chose quit in the summer. FIFA have rejected the club’s bid for compensation for Steven Whittaker, Steven Naismith and Kyle Lafferty – who refused to transfer their contracts and walked out of Ibrox for free. But, after reaching agreements with Southampton and Coventry for former skipper Steven Davis and John Fleck respectively, the Rangers chief executive insists SFA tribunals will be set up to fix “fees” for the rest. Green said: “The SFA are now going to set up tribunals and we’re very confident with them – that we will get something for the players who left. “We reached settlements with Coventry City and Southampton for Fleck and Davis, and we thank both clubs for the way they dealt with it. “It’s just disappointing that the others haven’t done the same. However, a panel will decide now.” http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2012/07/25/rangers-bid-for-licence-set-to-go-down-to-the-wire-as-sfa-chief-insists-it-s-no-done-deal-86908-23912291/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanAllan 0 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Really like how Green keeps knocking the ball back into the SFA court, only for them to bumbling over the answers. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon 1,289 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 A 'year out' for a football club, one our size especially, is not like a student taking a gap year. I accept you never know but it would be incredibly difficult for us to survive such a senario, certainly in the current form of Ibrox being our home, the training ground etc. Not playing football this season really could be the end, fans would need to start an amateur side for there to be a Rangers, no more Ibrox or league football for a long time. I'd rather not take the gamble personally, and get revenge further down the line if we're really shafted. I was not advocating a year out, but to take a hard line with them. I am hoping that we are fighting like mad to get the best deal we can and given how long this is taken, I am heartened that we are doing that. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,744 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I really like the sort of mischiefmaking by the media, throwing half-truth about like there is no tomorrow: RANGERS owner Charles Green last night claimed the club will be handed an SFA licence today clearing the way for a return to action. What he said was: RANGERS Chief Executive Charles Green hopes SFA membership will be secured within the next 24 hours. ... "I'm really hopeful now that within the next 24 hours we can have this thing signed and sealed and Alistair can start loading his players on a team coach to go up and try to win a match on Sunday. I'd really look to nail down these reporters for this, not least when it comes down to handing press accreditations for Ibrox next season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeeBlueDevil 0 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 On Friday the SFA said the deal was all but done to transfer Rangers membership, Green denied that to be true. Then yesterday CG says the paper work can be signed in the next 24 hours, Regan says that's not true. What a fucking joke and shower of petty childish bastards the SFA are. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Dundee boss Barry Smith says he isn’t concerned by the delay in his club receiving the necessary member share to play in the Scottish Premier League. The Dark Blues were told almost two weeks ago they would be promoted to the top flight, gaining the share of Rangers, who failed in a vote to have their spot transferred to their new company. STV revealed on Tuesday evening that the SPL were yet to process the necessary legal paperwork to guarantee Dundee’s place, with administrators Duff and Phelps still in possession of the share. Should there be any further delay, fears have been raised privately the Dens Park side’s opening game with Kilmarnock could be postponed. Smith though says he is willing to wait should any problems arise. “We’re used to this now so we’re not going to be too fazed by anything,” Smith is quoted as saying in the Daily Record. “It’s hard in terms of preparation because there is obviously a doubt over what is actually happening. “It’s been a summer of uncertainty not knowing which league we’d be playing in. It’s not ideal for the players, or anyone for that matter, but we just have to get on with it. “The bottom line is we’re in the SPL and if it means playing our first game a week late, then so be it.” A delay in compiling the necessary papers for a formal share transfer to take place means the SPL are unable to activate Article 17 of their Articles of Association, which forces a switch, until July 31. The new season kicks off on August 4 with “Club 12”, the position Dundee will take, facing Kilmarnock. http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/dundee/112319-dundee-manager-unconcerned-at-prospect-of-first-spl-game-being-postponed/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,562 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Club confirm agreement reached with SFA and SFL but not SPL. They hope to receive licence today. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Club confirm agreement reached with SFA and SFL but not SPL. They hope to receive licence today. isn't that what the sfa claimed last Friday. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbernauldGers 0 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Good news, hope this is all confirmed today and we can move on and play some football. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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