ian1964 10,622 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 February 9, 2015 If you thought that Rangers couldn’t hit new lows after the past couple of years, yesterday’s exit from the Scottish Cup at the hands of Raith Rovers is a strong case for the contrary. Rangers were abysmal – as per. it has to be said. The two loanees that featured certainly didn’t disgrace themselves but neither showed the type of quality to offset the pathetic nature of their team mates’ play. The abject sight of the Rangers manager scribbling on his clipboard while the team was sinking beneath the waves is a striking metaphor for our times. The Benny from Crossroads hat doesn’t help. Kenny McDowall was a good player and a respected coach. He needs to find his way fast if he is not to do the impossible and surpass his predecessor for unpopularity in the dugout. It’s not too late for Rangers to regroup and focus on a promotion spot. Sadly, few seem willing to even consider it. Off the park, the EGM venue is the latest bone of contention. The board have obviously decided to avoid the kind of circus that was seen at the AGM and there is the possibility that moving the EGM to London is as much about showing the City what they have to contend with from the likes of SoS as it is about making the event difficult to attend for some. Any excessive protesting will not go down well in the capital and there will be robust policing. A clever move by the board, if a sneaky one. That said, the location of the venue recognises the reality that the boardroom tussles are really about a shareholder battle. Speculation is rife over whether or not Dave King will get the necessary percentages to oust the board and effect boardroom change. Even if he does, it will not be the end of his opponents. They will still be there with a significant shareholding to hinder and thwart any plans they disagree with. Anyone who thinks a King victory at the EGM signals the end of hostilities is deluded. The problem for King is that he can win many key battles but he cannot win the war. If Mike Ashley decides to sit on his shareholding until the opportune moment comes to mount a takeover, that is what will happen. King cannot budge Ashley’s tanks and he has to perform wonders to take the club forward. Attracting investment and sponsorship may prove a very difficult task given the toxicity surrounding the club. Investors will be wary given the antics of the malcontents and then there is the thorny issue of King’s fit and proper status. He may get round this by putting up a place man for the board but having knocked back King, the regulating authorities will be scrutinising the club to see that he is not operating in a “shadow director” capacity. As I said, it hinges upon Ashley’s intent. If he has decided he wants Rangers, he will most likely take the long route if he is denied the short one. Just being there will discomfit King and any mistakes made by King will be used to maximum effect by his opponents. I said before that in some ways King and T3B have weakened their position by buying shares. Now they stand to incur financial losses if things go south and if they do not deliver for the fans, this will cost them very dear in credibility. It’s easy to be the protester on the outside with a placard but not so easy when you are the one that has to produce the goods on the inside. Should King triumph at the EGM he will have to undo the damage caused by his own supporters’ boycotts and agitation. It has to be said that these boycotts have played right into Mike Ashley’s hands; indeed, everything that the King camp does cannot fail to strengthen Ashley’s grip. The weaker the Rangers his rivals inherit should they win the EGM, the more difficult – and expensive – will be their turnaround. Compared to his opponents, Ashley has bottomless wealth. He could even take the view that the longer they go digging a hole trying to run the club, the more they will need him to fill it. The short term is volatile and precarious and it depends who you listen to in respect of who will win. But the longer term is more certain. If Mike Ashley does not tire of the Rangers situation and is intent on having the club, then he will settle for ultimate victory later rather than sooner. You can take that to the bank. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,371 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for cheering up my Monday, William... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBlue 0 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I said before that in some ways King and T3B have weakened their position by buying shares. The guy is a nutjob and has no credibility. Never a Rangers fan in a zillion years. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbr 1,254 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 More absolute bullshit from this cretin 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon 1,188 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 This is deranged. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's extremely sad to think that any Rangers fan would continue to peddle this sort of nonsense and propaganda. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 We went 143 years without Ashley it is only since he and his henchmen got their hands on us it went bottoms up. We will do all right without him thank you so he can just as good sell his shares and keep his hold on Newcastle. Their supporters don't have the fight we do. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBlue 0 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) We went 143 years without Ashley it is only since he and his henchmen got their hands on us it went bottoms up. We will do all right without him thank you so he can just as good sell his shares and keep his hold on Newcastle. Their supporters don't have the fight we do. I hear what you are saying mate, but I don't thnk we should get carried away with our 'fighting performance'. Up until not that long ago, the 'fight' from the Rangers support had been absolutely pathetic. Embarassingly pathetic. We have stood around for a few years doing nothing. It has taken a few passionate individuals such as Craig Houston and Chris Graham to take the fight to this mob. I wish we had the fight in us long before now. On the Newcastle front, maybe they may take note of what is happeing with us and maybe get a fight on of their own. Ashley needs driven out for football for good. Edited February 9, 2015 by MoodyBlue 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthter 542 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Should King triumph at the EGM he will have to undo the damage caused by his own supporters’ boycotts and agitation. I found this line particularly amusing..... While I was never a fan of King's proposed scheme, it is pushing things to amazing lengths to suggest that is the root cause of all the issues over the past 3 years. Obviously he feels that the board have been doing sterling work & have ran the club in an exemplary manner. The truth is, the Board have been making it VERY easy for fans to stay away - they are the ones to blame. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublusince1982 243 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 a rangers fan who talks with child like glee at the thought of ashley disrupting any progress the club manages. its time people like him were excluded from talking with Rangers fans. Surely the likes of mad phil wouldnt be allowed to peddle crap on our sites so why allow this clown? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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