THE KING Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Green on Talksport this morning almost begging people to invest in the "Rangers story" If I were a Sevco loyalist, I'd trust him about as much as Craig Whyte, but then again they did trust Whyte. obviously the share issue isnt working thats why walters been shoved in,Green sticks of desperation in every interview, geese yer money get rich quick! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-18 ICBM Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Bearing in mind that it wasn't that long ago that another club legned had a rally outside the stadium that was attended by hundreds of the new club's fans, when can we expect Bomber Brown to be invited onto the board? This Bomber? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Of course there is a point in asking the question and it may well have been asked although to my knowledge i don't know if any support group have asked the question. However what may be more relevant is that Smith and McCoist being possibly the two most high profile figures at the club in the last 20 years i would imagine that if they had received an EBT then surely their names would have arisen during any investigation. After all such names as Murray,McLeish,Ogilvie,Greig,Advocaat,Ferguson,Bain came to the fore,i would think it's fair to say if Smith and McCoist were recipients no doubt being such high profile as they are their names would have came forwad also. As well as that no doubt after the BBC going public with the list they and any other media outlet would be searching very intently on both Smith and McCoist. The fact that nothing has been found may be significant that they were not recipients. <br /><br /><br /> More whataboutery. You can't excuse the incompetence of the Rangers support on the basis that the BBC haven't mentioned it. Not much point in taking this discussion any further, you have suitable evidenced the Rangers mentality. Time will tell if you are right or wrong in your gung-ho support of Sir Walter. Where's the whataboutery? You asked, have questions been asked on Smith by the support. You got your answer plus added to that the fact that nothing has been evidenced that he was a recipient by any investigation. I think that gives you the answer that it's unlikely he received an EBT. Also try reading my previous posts to see if i have given gung-ho support on Smith being back at Ibrox. Think you'll find you're wrong on that. It's very obvious to myself though that you are hoping to find something on Smith being a recipient through questions from the support when it's evident that the man would have been named by Daly if he was a recipient,nothing was found so why the need for questions from any support group. Can't argue with youngsy's logic - despite what some would peddle on here, not all Scottish journos are Rangers sycophants. If Smith and McCoist had had EBT's, the knowledge would have been out there by now. I can't think of any logical reason why anyone would sit on that information. Especially as one has been involved at the club right through the process, and the other was part of a consortium that made an unsuccessful bid (did they ever actually bid, or just make noises? Too long ago) at one time and is now back in the fold. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Where's the whataboutery? You asked, have questions been asked on Smith by the support. You got your answer plus added to that the fact that nothing has been evidenced that he was a recipient by any investigation. I think that gives you the answer that it's unlikely he received an EBT. Also try reading my previous posts to see if i have given gung-ho support on Smith being back at Ibrox. Think you'll find you're wrong on that. It's very obvious to myself though that you are hoping to find something on Smith being a recipient through questions from the support when it's evident that the man would have been named by Daly if he was a recipient,nothing was found so why the need for questions from any support group. As I see it , Youngsy, some of your reasons for questions being unnecessary are exactly the reasons they are necessary - for the image of the club/company and those of Smith and McCoist. As you noted, there was a BBC investigation, which uncovered a lot of people in receipt of EBTs. What it did not uncover was evidence of the equivalent amount as declared in rangers' accounts. More was declared than Daly found destinations for. Which would raise the question: where did the rest of that money go? As is also known, and as you say, there are many high-profile employees and ex-employees on that list. Smith certainly,and possibly also McCoist, are glaringly prominent by their absence. Given the missing money, and the missing names, and the whole clusterfuck which has been this sorry saga, I don't think it's strange that many have added two and two in this instance. Whether the answer is four or sixty seven, we just don't know. For the sake of "transparency", what would be either Sally or Wattie's problem in stating "yes" or "no" on this point? Many non-rangers fans already assume they had them, and equally rangers fans will state the opposite. Given both men (now) having involvement with both rangers and the Tribute Act, I feel that any perception of chicanery would not play well with the authorities. As for why nobody has asked the question: 1. Rangers fans - quite simply, scared they might get the "wrong" answer. 2. MSM: FFS, don't upset them! We might not get any more "exclusives" 3. Internet Bampots: Well, we have been raising this point for months, but nobody listens to us..... Edited November 12, 2012 by WhiteRoseKillie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doink Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Get Bomber on board 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-18 ICBM Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 For it not to be working then I assume it must have already started, can you supply a link where we can go and purchase Rangers shares under the share issue? http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/buy-quotnewquot-glasgow-rangers-shares-52662.aspx 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Buddie Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 obviously the share issue isnt working thats why walters been shoved in,Green sticks of desperation in every interview, geese yer money get rich quick! Ii've been out of the loop for a while. What's the latest guess on the financial status at Ibrox? Are they still spending more than they're earning? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killingfloorman Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Serious question: Can someone explain how a R*ngers team playing at Ibrox with Sally and the cardigan on board and Whyte's floating charge, is not some kind of phoenix situation? Why the hell is hector saying nowt? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 and played a major role in killing them! Just like he he asked for assurances and pushed for more transparency before jumping in with Murray & Whyte? He was manager under Murray but perhaps you can explain how he jumped in with Whyte? I asked if you could explain how he jumped in with Whyte? Hurry up. Maybe the good Captain will get around to answering this today? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 As I see it , Youngsy, some of your reasons for questions being unnecessary are exactly the reasons they are necessary - for the image of the club/company and those of Smith and McCoist. As you noted, there was a BBC investigation, which uncovered a lot of people in receipt of EBTs. What it did not uncover was evidence of the equivalent amount as declared in rangers' accounts. More was declared than Daly found destinations for. Which would raise the question: where did the rest of that money go? As is also known, and as you say, there are many high-profile employees and ex-employees on that list. Smith certainly,and possibly also McCoist, are glaringly prominent by their absence. Given the missing money, and the missing names, and the whole clusterfuck which has been this sorry saga, I don't think it's strange that many have added two and two in this instance. Whether the answer is four or sixty seven, we just don't know. For the sake of "transparency", what would be either Sally or Wattie's problem in stating "yes" or "no" on this point? Many non-rangers fans already assume they had them, and equally rangers fans will state the opposite. Given both men (now) having involvement with both rangers and the Tribute Act, I feel that any perception of chicanery would not play well with the authorities. As for why nobody has asked the question: 1. Rangers fans - quite simply, scared they might get the "wrong" answer. 2. MSM: FFS, don't upset them! We might not get any more "exclusives" 3. Internet Bampots: Well, we have been raising this point for months, but nobody listens to us..... Aye you cannae beat a bit of good old fashioned hearsay dressed up as facts. Youngsy has given a few good answers to this and you've shown a complete lack of respect, as per usual. Now if there was was proof that Walter Smith had used an EBT (perfectly legal) then it would be in the public domain by now, so do yourself a favour and lock yourself in a dark room for the rest of the day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-18 ICBM Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Serious question: Can someone explain how a R*ngers team playing at Ibrox with Sally and the cardigan on board and Whyte's floating charge, is not some kind of phoenix situation? Why the hell is hector saying nowt? I'm fairly sure that all intelligent Hearts fans will be asking that same question. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Capsule Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We all know now that New Rangers are not going to go bust. Anyone who thinks otherwise is stupid. It's just wishful thinking. They'll be back in the SPL destroying Scottish Football with their big bad twin all over again. I'm gonna try and enjoy the next three seasons of SPL football before Rangers arrive. Believe me, attendances for our individual diddy clubs are up this season, but as soon as Rangers are back, they will drop. People complain the prices are the problem as to why people don't support their local team, but the real reason is the lack of competition. I'm so convinced NewCo Rangers will survive, I'll donate £50 to a charity of anyone's choice when they get back to SPL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLip69 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Can't argue with youngsy's logic - despite what some would peddle on here, not all Scottish journos are Rangers sycophants. If Smith and McCoist had had EBT's, the knowledge would have been out there by now. I can't think of any logical reason why anyone would sit on that information. Especially as one has been involved at the club right through the process, and the other was part of a consortium that made an unsuccessful bid (did they ever actually bid, or just make noises? Too long ago) at one time and is now back in the fold. Fair point, but it just doesn't make sense, it leaves far too many questions unanswered. Anyway you look at it, McCoist and Smith were, arguably, the two biggest names at Ibrox during that era. If they didn't have EBT's then a very pertinent question is; Why not? If they were not even offered an EBT, again; Why Not? If they were offered one and both knocked it back, then we have to ask the question why? Did their financial advisors advise against taking an EBT? If so did they pass on their concerns to the club? As I said too many unanswered questions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-18 ICBM Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Fair point, but it just doesn't make sense, it leaves far too many questions unanswered. Anyway you look at it, McCoist and Smith were, arguably, the two biggest names at Ibrox during that era. If they didn't have EBT's then a very pertinent question is; Why not? If they were not even offered an EBT, again; Why Not? If they were offered one and both knocked it back, then we have to ask the question why? Did their financial advisors advise against taking an EBT? If so did they pass on their concerns to the club? As I said too many unanswered questions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnforever1992 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Naw they are all in it for the money, that's why they brought in Walter Smith to get more fans to pay up the share issue for chuckles pockets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngsy Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Fair point, but it just doesn't make sense, it leaves far too many questions unanswered. Anyway you look at it, McCoist and Smith were, arguably, the two biggest names at Ibrox during that era. If they didn't have EBT's then a very pertinent question is; Why not? If they were not even offered an EBT, again; Why Not? If they were offered one and both knocked it back, then we have to ask the question why? Did their financial advisors advise against taking an EBT? If so did they pass on their concerns to the club? As I said too many unanswered questions. So now because they may not have been recipients they have to explain why they weren't. Why the hell should either of them give a reason as to why they didn't receive or take up any option on one? So there has to be an explanation as to why they were recipients,if they were,but also explain why they weren't recipients,if they weren't. Behave yourself. These EBTs started two years after Smiths' first tenure. Out of all the senior coaching staff under Smith second tenure not one was mentioned by Daly as being on the list of having received one. Walter Smith,manager-not on the list, Ally McCoist-not on the list,Ian Durrant-not on the list,Kenny McDowall-not on the list,Jim Stewart-not on the list. Now that either tells me that Daly isn't very good at his job as an investigative reporter or just maybe none of the mentioned received an EBT. I'll go with Daly being competent at his job and none of those mentioned were recipients. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killingfloorman Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) So now because they may not have been recipients they have to explain why they weren't. Why the hell should either of them give a reason as to why they didn't receive or take up any option on one? So there has to be an explanation as to why they were recipients,if they were,but also explain why they weren't recipients,if they weren't. Behave yourself. These EBTs started two years after Smiths' first tenure. Out of all the senior coaching staff under Smith second tenure not one was mentioned by Daly as being on the list of having received one. Walter Smith,manager-not on the list, Ally McCoist-not on the list,Ian Durrant-not on the list,Kenny McDowall-not on the list,Jim Stewart-not on the list. Now that either tells me that Daly isn't very good at his job as an investigative reporter or just maybe none of the mentioned received an EBT. I'll go with Daly being competent at his job and none of those mentioned were recipients. Because it would be significant that they refused what so many accepted. If it were so kosher, why didn't they accept such a good deal? If they knew is wasn't kosher, why didn't they put a stop to it? (seeing as they are such good R*ngers men and only think of the club/company/team/'institution' and its good) Edited November 12, 2012 by killingfloorman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngsy Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Because it would be significant that they refused what so many accepted. If it were so kosher, why didn't they accept such a good deal? If they knew is wasn't kosher, why didn't they put a stop to it? (seeing as they are such good R*ngers men and only think of the club/company/team/'institution' and its good) At the time the EBT scheme was legal,the argument was/is whether they were being operated correctly and considering that MIH operated this scheme please tell us all what Smith and McCoist could have done to stop this scheme. They are football managers,not financial wizards FFS. If they declined or accepted it would have been their own decision,no doubt after consultation with a consultant. Others made the decision to accept,again no doubt after consultation. The company,of which Smith and McCoist were employees,operated the scheme,not Smith or McCoist. Edited November 12, 2012 by youngsy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killingfloorman Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 At the time the EBT scheme was legal,the argument was/is whether they were being operated correctly and considering that MIH operated this scheme please tell us all what Smith and McCoist could have done to stop this scheme. They are football managers,not financial wizards FFS. If they declined or accepted it would have been their own decision,no doubt after consultation with a consultant. Others made the decision to accept,again no doubt after consultation. The company,of which Smith and McCoist were employees,operated the scheme,not Smith or McCoist. you have a point, however there does seem to be an awful lot of buck passing when it comes to responsibility. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Capsule Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Should that not be you'll donate £50 if they go tits up and enter the administration merry go round again? Rangers will never be gone. You know this as well as I do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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