~~~ Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 @BBCDouglasF: Walter Smith statement: backing the challenge from Paul Murray and Frank Blin, but seems to want to keep Craig Mather as ceo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 BBCDouglasF: Walter Smith: board rarely found consensus; highly dysfunctional environment; need to restore stability & integrity to boardroom 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbungo1874 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 It is with the greatest of regret that I have to announce to Rangers supporters that I have decided to step down as Chairman of Rangers Football Club. It is, I am convinced the correct thing to do under the circumstances.Unfortunately, recent events have led me to the conclusion that the only option left open is for me to submit my resignation and to leave the Board of Directors with immediate effect.Working with a Board which could rarely find consensus and agreement has created a highly-dysfunctional environment which has not been good for the Club. On top of that, there has been recent further disruption which again has rendered the Board less effective and efficient than it ought to have been.It is clear that Boardroom change is required and I would urge Rangers fans to get fully behind the resolutions which last week were presented to the Board and shareholders.Also, I would like to remind the Directors that when a General Meeting was requisitioned earlier in the year I, as Chairman, was urged by everyone on the Board to do everything in my power to avoid such a meeting. At that time, I worked very hard to achieve that and now I am urging the Directors to do exactly the same this time and if that means Boardroom changes then so be it.In fact I am now imploring everyone to back these proposed changes so that much-needed stability and a level of integrity can be restored to the Ibrox Boardroom.However, so far as the chief executive and manager are concerned, let me say this: Craig Mather, as I have said before is doing a good job. It is unfortunate that this has happened but when change does come I hope he’ll be allowed to continue the job he has started.As for Alistair McCoist, it is important that we all appreciate that no other Rangers manager has had to work with poorer or more trying circumstances. It is my fervent hope that when the dust settles and Rangers have a clearer path and future he is given the chance to manage under conditions similar to those which were afforded his predecessors.Last but most certainly not least, I must turn to Rangers supporters. They have suffered agonies and tortures over the last two years but they can be proud of their contribution. They did not waver in their support of their Club and as far as I am concerned they have been absolutely the one outstanding feature of this Club.Indeed, they are a reminder to those in the Boardroom that Directors have the massive and ultimate responsibility of serving, protecting and nourishing this Club for the benefit of the fans and not an individual or any associates. Rangers fans are a credit to their Club and they really do deserve so much better.As a manager I had to make many difficult decisions but none was tougher than the one I have just made. Stepping away from this Club is heart breaking but I will always be grateful for the support Rangers fans have given me down through the years.I will never forget and more than anything else I wish them the Club they truly deserve.ends 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 @BBCDouglasF: Walter Smith: leaving board more difficult than any decision as manager. Stepping away is heartbreaking": always grateful to fans Stepping away? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBud Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 @BBCDouglasF: Walter Smith: leaving board more difficult than any decision as manager. Stepping away is heartbreaking": always grateful to fans Stepping away? Stability! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbhoy Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Stability! Integrity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBud Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 "manage under the conditions of his predecessors". He IS managing under the conditions of his predecessors, spending money he doesn't have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 It is with the greatest of regret that I have to announce to Rangers supporters that I have decided to step down as Chairman of Rangers Football Club. It is, I am convinced the correct thing to do under the circumstances. Unfortunately, recent events have led me to the conclusion that the only option left open is for me to submit my resignation and to leave the Board of Directors with immediate effect. OK so is it up to me to say it? You're being a shitebag Walter. Either that or there are things going on that you are not telling us about. That statement is cant and isn't worthy of you and we deserve better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbhoy Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 OK so is it up to me to say it? You're being a shitebag Walter. Either that or there are things going on that you are not telling us about. That statement is cant and isn't worthy of you and we deserve better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 @PeterAdamSmith: Jim Traynor tells gathered protestors not to record him talking at Ibrox. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbhoy Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 @PeterAdamSmith: Jim Traynor tells gathered protestors not to record him talking at Ibrox. Waits here with baited breath for the soundcloud clip now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBud Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sounds like to me that he is backing a regime change, he could hardly stay on as chairman while supporting the other camp. To be fair I do not have a problem with him leaving or the statement released, he will be gagged to a certain degree and this statement would have been vetted, he cannot be seen to do anything that would damage the share price. His unwavering support of McCoist as a manager is the only part that is starting to tire on me, he has done nothing to warrant it. I think him leaving under a cloud like this could undoubtedly damage the share price. Perhaps that what he wants? Perhaps sleeper agent Cardigan has been activated to drive the price down for the ' reel ranjurs men', the ones who did nothing when the old club went bust, to come on board HMS Dignity for a cheap price. In Bomber parlance perhaps they intend to 'starve them oot'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbhoy Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sounds like the orcs are organising a protest for tomorrow nights entertainment on P&B URGENT: All Rangers fans attending tomorrow's friendly with Newcastle United, after the final whistle remain in your seats or remain standing.As a protest to what's going on with our club, we'd like all fans to participate in not leaving the stadium until we get the answers we want from our club. From comedy central http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=256588 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sounds like to me that he is backing a regime change, he could hardly stay on as chairman while supporting the other camp. Teds, I don't think we disagree here. i just thought that Walter, as chairman, should mediate. Aye, we agree on Ally's shortcomings. I guess I'd hoped that Watty would have been more magisterial. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No8. Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 OK so is it up to me to say it? You're being a shitebag Walter. Either that or there are things going on that you are not telling us about. That statement is cant and isn't worthy of you and we deserve better. The public version has been heavily edited after taking legal advice. Seems clear to me. Back McColl and Murray and get Green and co. out of Ibrox...Green can take his gangster pals with him. If the share price falls in the short term i have absolutely no problem with that. The less money the likes of Green and the Bus Boys make the better. Tomorrow night will be interesting to say the least. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbhoy Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Taken from Ragers Media !. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The public version has been heavily edited after taking legal advice. Seems clear to me. Back McColl and Murray and get Green and co. out of Ibrox...Green can take his gangster pals with him. If the share price falls in the short term i have absolutely no problem with that. The less money the likes of Green and the Bus Boys make the better. Tomorrow night will be interesting to say the least. 8, I think we would both love that McColl/Murray/Blin were running the board and that Green and The Easdales can GTF. We're on the same page. But why did Walter resign? Same as you, I'd love more information. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendarroch Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 His unwavering support of McCoist as a manager is the only part that is starting to tire on me, he has done nothing to warrant it. But not on me - McCoist deserves the respect he showed to us when we needed him. In backing McCoist, I feel very strongly he's earned his chance and to sack a manager after one seriously dodgy cup result is the stuff of fucking madness. We'll romp this division - and I expect a much better class of football this coming season. If we can't get it then I'd also expect McCoist to do the right thing by Rangers and make way for the next man without prompting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendarroch Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 8, I think we would both love that McColl/Murray/Blin were running the board and that Green and The Easdales can GTF. We're on the same page. But why did Walter resign? Same as you, I'd love more information. According to many on Twitter - our new brokers threatened legal action on Smith if he said what he apparently wanted to. What we got was the anodyne variant after lawyers ensured speculation was guaranteed instead of an honest opinion from the great man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbhoy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 8, I think we would both love that McColl/Murray/Blin were running the board and that Green and The Easdales can GTF. We're on the same page. But why did Walter resign? Same as you, I'd love more information. At a guess I'd say a public display of of dissatisfaction and to let the fans know how bad things are if it was so bad he walked oops side stepped from his position,it's all politics you see to get the fans onboard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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