Steve1872 4 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Sons of Struth @SonsofStruth 1m Look forward to how BBC and STV report the Union of Fans statement on news this evening. Interviews were stopped twice by club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 All those supporters groups whos members probably total about 1% of the entire Rangers support possibly less. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I would like to think not many based on the nonsense that's on there lately We will never ever get 100% solidarity amongst all the fans, we should just concentrate on the majority. RM has been virtually taken over by VB, best ignored. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 It's obvious that contact had been made between DK and some of the groups before he made his statement. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 It's obvious that contact had been made between DK and some of the groups before he made his statement. How is that obvious? If contact has been made either way, wouldn't it be better for that fact to be stated? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Bear 0 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 All those supporters groups whos members probably total about 1% of the entire Rangers support possibly less. But a much higher percentage of ST holders, which is the point. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue 64 57 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Frankly, how many fans do RM represent? Just shy of 38 thousand. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 http://www.unionoffans.org/statements/2014/2/27/union-of-fans-statement-270214'>http://www.unionoffans.org/statements/2014/2/27/union-of-fans-statement-270214 Following a meeting of The Union of Fans that currently comprises representatives of the following fan groups - The Rangers Supporters Assembly, The Rangers Supporters Trust and The Rangers Supporters Association, The Blue Order, Union Bears and Sons of Struth - we would like to issue the following statement: Events over the past few days have left us deeply concerned, once again, about the direction our club is being taken in. We have waited patiently, as requested by Graham Wallace, to see progress as part of his 120 day review, but feel that the latest decision from the board, to line the pockets of shareholders who showed a total disregard for the wishes of fans at the recent AGM, is yet another kick in the teeth. Over half way through Mr Wallace’s 120 day review we have seen little or no progress. Indeed, the investment committee set up by the board has only been able to secure a loan, at an inflated interest rate of 30% APR, from an existing shareholder. We have spoken to shareholders who were, and are, willing to provide the funds required at considerably better terms than the loan that has been taken from Laxey. This offer has not been progressed by the board or the NOMAD, Daniel Stewart. We would simply ask why? We note Mr Wallace’s comments that a full process was followed but we have little or no faith that Daniel Stewart or the board have properly analysed the options available. We do not believe that taking a short term loan, at both an inflated rate and securitised against club assets, is addressing the need for a long term solution and urgent investment, and we have seen nothing to suggest this is part of a robust long term plan, despite Mr Wallace’s assertions. We have no confidence in the current board and would ask Dave King, following his statement yesterday, to set up a trust where fans can place our season ticket money to be released to the club on agreed terms. We would also ask him to lobby all non-aligned shareholders and form a new Shareholders Group to challenge the anonymous shareholders behind Blue Pitch Holdings and Margarita, then take control of the board. We have already had preliminary and productive discussions with respected figureheads for such a trust and we hope they will now step forward and support Dave King and the fans. Fans can indicate their support for the idea by visiting http://www.unionoffans.org and signing up. Also, before this board once again unleash their PR bulldog, Jack Irvine, whose only function appears to be to attack Rangers fans, we would like to make it clear that, like Dave King, we are not suggesting a season ticket boycott. Like all Rangers fans we want to support the club financially as we always have, but it has become clear that the board are using our loyalty as a tool for their own ends rather than the benefit of the club. If they will not listen to genuine concerns or involve those with the best interests of the club at heart then they will have to be made to listen. We cannot doubt the intentions of one of our own who has previously committed £20m to the club we love. Dave King has declared his willingness to raise capital and lead our fight to regain control of our club. We ask all our fellow supporters across the world to join us, with Dave King, in an effort to return our club to the people whose only interest in making a profit is to reinvest it in our club. Very good statement! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 How is that obvious? If contact has been made either way, wouldn't it be better for that fact to be stated? Well it's obvious to me that certain groups/people had a heads up and knew that DK was going to make his statement. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just shy of 38 thousand. Been a long day & I needed a laugh, cheers for that! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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