Paul Murray Exclusive Interview

[chilledbear 16]

I didn't see the interview - can anyone give me more detail on what he said re Southampton?

 

http://www.rangerstv.tv

 

I think it might be on here.

[rbr 1,266]

This was an excellent interview and at long last we seem to have a system in place to go forward , the guy who's opinion I am really interested in is our very own elfidido , he is the one who will be able to tell if there really is a change in strategy

[pete 2,499]

This was an excellent interview and at long last we seem to have a system in place to go forward , the guy who's opinion I am really interested in is our very own elfidido , he is the one who will be able to tell if there really is a change in strategy

 

i think he has already said he saw a difference on the way the teams are playing. not punting the ball any more

[pete 2,499]

Former Rangers chief executive Charles Green not welcome at Ibrox

 

Rangers interim chairman Paul Murray has slammed the door firmly shut on Charles Green returning to Ibrox

 

The outspoken former chief executive, who resigned over a racial slur, had said he wanted to go back to the Govan giants, even though the club had spiralled into chaos since he took it out of administration four years ago.

 

The colourful Yorkshireman has claimed he would love to go back with investment to lead them back to the top level in Scottish football.

 

When asked if Green could return, Murray answered with a stern, “No”.

 

Murray also confirmed the board are currently in the process of trying to unmask their mystery investors, Blue Pitch and Margerita Holdings – who bought into the club under Green’s turbulent rein.

 

“There is a legal mechanism where companies can find out who is behind various shareholdings,” he claimed.

 

“As the new board, our manifesto is one of trust and openness, and we will get round to that.

 

“Whether we get all the answers is another question.”

 

Murray has also moved to allay fears that the current board don’t have the money they initially promised before they took over.

 

He claims the funding will be put in place for the short and long-term once the SFA deals with their fit and proper person applications for them all, including Dave King.

 

Murray revealed those processes were at an advanced stage and so was the job of finding a new Nomad to get the club’s Alternative Investment Market ban lifted and the company back trading.

 

Murray said: “I think the figure we will need is somewhere between £15-20million to get back into the Premiership and Europe.

 

“We have to separate that into short, medium and long-term investment. The short-term has all been about stabilising the club’s finances and we did that on Monday with the £1.5m loan.

 

“There will be further investment to come in the short-term and we are still going through the figures to find out the obligations.

 

“It is a football club, first and foremost, and the most important thing is what happens on the pitch. The team drives everything.”

 

He confirmed the new board are still trying to piece together the financial remains of the previous regime.

 

That process is on-going and they still have to hold talks with shareholder Mike Ashley or his Sports Direct company that is owed around £5m in loans and currently holds the equity over Murray Park, Edmiston House and the Albion car park.

 

Those are issues that need to be addressed in the longer term but Murray admitted the short-term priority is results on the pitch and trying to reach the Premiership.

 

Stuart McCall has come in on a short-term basis and the chairman is adamant the club will take their time over the next appointment.

 

Murray said: “Only 13 people have held the job in the club’s history, so it is a really important position.

 

“We are not out looking for candidates at the minute. Stuart is in the position and we are 110 per cent supportive of him.

 

“Stuart would, obviously, be a candidate going forward.”

 

Talks are planned with ex-boss Ally McCoist over a settlement.