craig 5,199 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 I voted for James Blair for reason of expediency and it was supposed to be a temporary secondment. However if i had know he would hold the keys to the safe, the passwords to the computers and the title deeds to the various companies, i might have had a second thought. Transparency indeed huh ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,679 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Everyone knew about James's role with the Club yet he was voted on by the members. He said from day one that it was only for a year. Nobody knew that his role included being the club and King's sole representative at the Takeover Panel. That was a clear conflict of interest, which is backed up by the fact that C1872 have virtually nothing in respect of this important issue. He is seen in the directors box laughing with the club directors at every game and at the same time C1872 are doing nothing to hold these directors to account. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) He had a conflict of interest from the outset. One he knew about, or at least should have known about. C1872 was founded on the promise of transparency and independence - James Blair should have known that his independence would be called into question. One thing he's not is stupid. He knew about it alright, enough people complained about it; and even if he somehow argues that he didn't then he certainly knew when RF got legal advice. Edited May 17, 2017 by BrahimHemdani 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nobody knew that his role included being the club and King's sole representative at the Takeover Panel. That was a clear conflict of interest, which is backed up by the fact that C1872 have virtually nothing in respect of this important issue. He is seen in the directors box laughing with the club directors at every game and at the same time C1872 are doing nothing to hold these directors to account. It truly makes you want to vomit. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhunter 0 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Which is why I held the opinion that C1872 should have been kept totally separate from the club itself. Nobody with connections to Rangers FC should have been allowed onto the board of C1872. It is fans money that's going into the club . Yes, invite them along to answer questions or to listen to points of view. But keep them separate.We seem now to have a position where a Rangers employee is in control of much of the fans money. That should never have been allowed to happen. its a farce 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plgsarmy 111 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 One thing he's not is stupid. He knew about it alright, enough people complained about it; and even if he somehow argues that he didn't then he certainly knew when RF got legal advice. This was brought up and dealt with at the hustings. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
union 0 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 democracy in action would be two out voting one,not one out voting two. that would be a dictatorship. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Has this been posted? What "Board" are issuing these emails and news, a one man board? Update Dear member Club 1872 is disappointed to announce the departure of William Cowie and Alex Wilson from its Boards. Members will be aware that Club 1872 differs from other companies by having its members not its directors take key decisions. That is not something every director will be comfortable with, although it is something all directors committed to when joining the Board. Club 1872 thanks William and Alex for their efforts and hopes they will continue to offer Club 1872 their support and encouragement going forward. Members should note that a new constitution will be published for Club 1872 by the end of this month. Meetings will be held to consult with members on the document and members will also have the chance to send their suggestions and thoughts to Club 1872. The new constitution will enshrine members rights to take key decisions, call meetings, deal with Board appointments etc. Quarterly members meetings will be introduced and there will also be an enhanced role in the new constitution for working groups. Going forward, we envisage establishing around 5 working groups, each with up to 5 members. Groups will have a direct line of communication with the Board through a central co-ordinator who, amongst other tasks, will require to consider and report to members on each group’s recommendations and progress. It is hoped these and further changes will enhance and protect the members’ role in Club 1872 and improve engagement going forward. The Board will be communicating over the next week with those who have expressed an interest in contributing as volunteers to Club 1872. Elections will follow for a new Board of Club 1872 and the arrangements for these elections will begin directly after members have decided on the new constitution. Anyone who wishes to participate can apply by emailing info@club1872.co.uk Club 1872 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Has this been posted? What "Board" are issuing these emails and news, a one man board? Update Dear member Club 1872 is disappointed to announce the departure of William Cowie and Alex Wilson from its Boards. Members will be aware that Club 1872 differs from other companies by having its members not its directors take key decisions. That is not something every director will be comfortable with, although it is something all directors committed to when joining the Board. Club 1872 thanks William and Alex for their efforts and hopes they will continue to offer Club 1872 their support and encouragement going forward. Members should note that a new constitution will be published for Club 1872 by the end of this month. Meetings will be held to consult with members on the document and members will also have the chance to send their suggestions and thoughts to Club 1872. The new constitution will enshrine members rights to take key decisions, call meetings, deal with Board appointments etc. Quarterly members meetings will be introduced and there will also be an enhanced role in the new constitution for working groups. Going forward, we envisage establishing around 5 working groups, each with up to 5 members. Groups will have a direct line of communication with the Board through a central co-ordinator who, amongst other tasks, will require to consider and report to members on each group’s recommendations and progress. It is hoped these and further changes will enhance and protect the members’ role in Club 1872 and improve engagement going forward. The Board will be communicating over the next week with those who have expressed an interest in contributing as volunteers to Club 1872. Elections will follow for a new Board of Club 1872 and the arrangements for these elections will begin directly after members have decided on the new constitution. Anyone who wishes to participate can apply by emailing info@club1872.co.uk Club 1872 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
917 191 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Craig Houston was a good spokesman for the support, in my opinion. Can't remember him ever saying anything I didn't agree with, and too many others are content to say nothing at all. As for the point about the stick he and others get, how much of that is from genuine Rangers supporters? Because these fans message boards are literally teeming with obsessed fans of other clubs pretending to be Gers fans. Apart from this forum, of course.. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.