Charles Green Statement

[rangersxfc 265]

CHARLES GREEN, Chief Executive of Rangers, issued the following statement today:

“In view of the extensive and somewhat sensationalised media coverage of actions allegedly being taken against the Club by players past and present, I would like to clarify the position for our fans.

"There are three separate disputes or litigations ongoing. The first is the Club’s action for damages which has been lodged with an SFA Arbitration Tribunal.

"A number of players, Alan McGregor, Kyle Lafferty, Rhys McCabe, Sone Aluko, Steven Davis, John Fleck, Steven Naismith, Steven Whittaker and Jamie Ness objected to their contracts of employment being transferred under TUPE regulations from the oldco Rangers to the company as it now stands.

"The transfer was carried out as with every other member of staff in order to protect employees during oldco Rangers insolvency.

“The Rangers Football Club believes the players’ objections were incompetent and the players unilaterally terminated their contracts in an unlawful manner and is pursuing damages through the SFA Arbitration Tribunal.

“Discussions took place with representatives of some of the players and agreements were reached with Davis, Fleck and McCabe.

“Representatives of the remaining players have challenged the right of the Club to be involved in the SFA process and a preliminary hearing has been fixed for January 7, 2013 to determine these jurisdictional issues.

"Senior counsel has advised the Club that prospects of winning these preliminary arguments are good. If the Club is unable to pursue its rights through the SFA there are other routes available to pursue compensation from the players and their new clubs.

“Separately PFA Scotland has raised an employment tribunal claim against the Club supposedly on behalf of 67 unnamed players, alleging a failure to consult on the part of oldco prior to the players’ contracts being transferred on June 14.

"Senior counsel has given a robust opinion that PFA Scotland has no locus or standing to raise such a claim in the circumstances of the case.

“The fact that many of the supposed 67 players are still at Ibrox and have indicated they have no part in this action begs the question why it is being raised at all.

"Further, it appears that a number of players whose contracts were due to terminate at the end of last season and who were never in line to transfer under TUPE have been included in the numbers.

"Also, a number of former players have already signed agreements with the Club waiving any right to participate in this claim.

“In reality, we are talking about six players who have some form of dispute rather than 67.

"Rangers fans will note how the Club captain Lee McCulloch and a number of other players have quickly dissociated themselves from this action.

"I have also had the father of one player calling, quite furious that his young son has been attached to an action he knew nothing about.

"PFA Scotland has confirmed as much in its statement earlier today. That statement confirms that the failure to consult claim apparently lodged for the benefit of 67 players will be withdrawn if the Club’s SFA damages claim against the 6 players is dropped.

"The purpose of the failure to consult claim is therefore not to safeguard the rights of the 67 players but to attempt to persuade the Club to abandon its legitimate pursuit of compensation from players who in the Club’s view, walked out on their contracts of employment.

“Finally three players - Aluko, Lafferty and Ness - have also raised constructive dismissal claims against the Club as it stands now.

"We have challenged their right to do so and these are low value claims. It should be noted that the players were employed by new clubs almost immediately on terms we believe to be at least as beneficial as those they enjoyed at Rangers.

“It is disappointing that players who have left the Club to further their own careers rather than play in Division Three should be continuing with these actions or allowing them to be progressed on their behalf.

"I am in no doubt that the supporters who are showing such outstanding loyalty to Rangers will form their own views as the Club continues to rebuild.”

[Blue Forever 179]

CHARLES GREEN, Chief Executive of Rangers, issued the following statement today:

“In view of the extensive and somewhat sensationalised media coverage of actions allegedly being taken against the Club by players past and present, I would like to clarify the position for our fans.

"There are three separate disputes or litigations ongoing. The first is the Club’s action for damages which has been lodged with an SFA Arbitration Tribunal.

"A number of players, Alan McGregor, Kyle Lafferty, Rhys McCabe, Sone Aluko, Steven Davis, John Fleck, Steven Naismith, Steven Whittaker and Jamie Ness objected to their contracts of employment being transferred under TUPE regulations from the oldco Rangers to the company as it now stands.

"The transfer was carried out as with every other member of staff in order to protect employees during oldco Rangers insolvency.

“The Rangers Football Club believes the players’ objections were incompetent and the players unilaterally terminated their contracts in an unlawful manner and is pursuing damages through the SFA Arbitration Tribunal.

“Discussions took place with representatives of some of the players and agreements were reached with Davis, Fleck and McCabe.

“Representatives of the remaining players have challenged the right of the Club to be involved in the SFA process and a preliminary hearing has been fixed for January 7, 2013 to determine these jurisdictional issues.

"Senior counsel has advised the Club that prospects of winning these preliminary arguments are good. If the Club is unable to pursue its rights through the SFA there are other routes available to pursue compensation from the players and their new clubs.

“Separately PFA Scotland has raised an employment tribunal claim against the Club supposedly on behalf of 67 unnamed players, alleging a failure to consult on the part of oldco prior to the players’ contracts being transferred on June 14.

"Senior counsel has given a robust opinion that PFA Scotland has no locus or standing to raise such a claim in the circumstances of the case.

“The fact that many of the supposed 67 players are still at Ibrox and have indicated they have no part in this action begs the question why it is being raised at all.

"Further, it appears that a number of players whose contracts were due to terminate at the end of last season and who were never in line to transfer under TUPE have been included in the numbers.

"Also, a number of former players have already signed agreements with the Club waiving any right to participate in this claim.

“In reality, we are talking about six players who have some form of dispute rather than 67.

"Rangers fans will note how the Club captain Lee McCulloch and a number of other players have quickly dissociated themselves from this action.

"I have also had the father of one player calling, quite furious that his young son has been attached to an action he knew nothing about.

"PFA Scotland has confirmed as much in its statement earlier today. That statement confirms that the failure to consult claim apparently lodged for the benefit of 67 players will be withdrawn if the Club’s SFA damages claim against the 6 players is dropped.

"The purpose of the failure to consult claim is therefore not to safeguard the rights of the 67 players but to attempt to persuade the Club to abandon its legitimate pursuit of compensation from players who in the Club’s view, walked out on their contracts of employment.

“Finally three players - Aluko, Lafferty and Ness - have also raised constructive dismissal claims against the Club as it stands now.

"We have challenged their right to do so and these are low value claims. It should be noted that the players were employed by new clubs almost immediately on terms we believe to be at least as beneficial as those they enjoyed at Rangers.

“It is disappointing that players who have left the Club to further their own careers rather than play in Division Three should be continuing with these actions or allowing them to be progressed on their behalf.

"I am in no doubt that the supporters who are showing such outstanding loyalty to Rangers will form their own views as the Club continues to rebuild.”

http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/2902-charles-green-statement

[The Godfather 71,647]

Charlie strikes again.

[El Carpintero 546]

Boom!

[Brian Fantana 28,894]

and aluko's looked to have told just a half truth on twitter

[allanh91 75]

Dissapointed at Aluko, really liked him.

Lafferty is and always was an absolute prick, and Ness is a raging hypocrite considering what we spent gluing his arms and legs back together.

[bluechip 359]

On the button Charles. Give us our money back.

[ianb1547 3,767]

good statement CG....

directly contradicts what Aluko said in his twitter

[toolongawake 1,205]

Taken care of promptly by Charles, next caller please.

[ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895]

Sone Aluko was a free agent and his contract was ended. So whats i don't get why he's one of the players?

[rangersxfc 265]

“In reality, we are talking about six players who have some form of dispute rather than 67" says it all really

[govanblue 16,847]

Every time this man speaks...

:praise:

[The Godfather 71,647]

Aluko hmmmm

[Gaffbear 4,095]

Lafferty and Ness doesn't surprise me.

Both couldn't wait to run

[El Carpintero 546]

Sone Aluko was a free agent and his contract was ended. So whats i don't get why he's one of the players?

Did we not have a 2 year option on his deal and he refused to honour it?

[better than all the rest 153]

Scotland tonight at 10.30 should be interesting now.

[bluebear1971 54]

Got to love the way Green is really quick to release statements defending the club and putting people in their places that try and cause trouble for our club

[FirrhillLoyal 318]

Aluko ya lying wee shite

[SectionRedHMS 190]

CHARLES GREEN, Chief Executive of Rangers, issued the following statement today:

“In view of the extensive and somewhat sensationalised media coverage of actions allegedly being taken against the Club by players past and present, I would like to clarify the position for our fans.

"There are three separate disputes or litigations ongoing. The first is the Club’s action for damages which has been lodged with an SFA Arbitration Tribunal.

"A number of players, Alan McGregor, Kyle Lafferty, Rhys McCabe, Sone Aluko, Steven Davis, John Fleck, Steven Naismith, Steven Whittaker and Jamie Ness objected to their contracts of employment being transferred under TUPE regulations from the oldco Rangers to the company as it now stands.

"The transfer was carried out as with every other member of staff in order to protect employees during oldco Rangers insolvency.

“The Rangers Football Club believes the players’ objections were incompetent and the players unilaterally terminated their contracts in an unlawful manner and is pursuing damages through the SFA Arbitration Tribunal.

“Discussions took place with representatives of some of the players and agreements were reached with Davis, Fleck and McCabe.

“Representatives of the remaining players have challenged the right of the Club to be involved in the SFA process and a preliminary hearing has been fixed for January 7, 2013 to determine these jurisdictional issues.

"Senior counsel has advised the Club that prospects of winning these preliminary arguments are good. If the Club is unable to pursue its rights through the SFA there are other routes available to pursue compensation from the players and their new clubs.

“Separately PFA Scotland has raised an employment tribunal claim against the Club supposedly on behalf of 67 unnamed players, alleging a failure to consult on the part of oldco prior to the players’ contracts being transferred on June 14.

"Senior counsel has given a robust opinion that PFA Scotland has no locus or standing to raise such a claim in the circumstances of the case.

“The fact that many of the supposed 67 players are still at Ibrox and have indicated they have no part in this action begs the question why it is being raised at all.

"Further, it appears that a number of players whose contracts were due to terminate at the end of last season and who were never in line to transfer under TUPE have been included in the numbers.

"Also, a number of former players have already signed agreements with the Club waiving any right to participate in this claim.

“In reality, we are talking about six players who have some form of dispute rather than 67.

"Rangers fans will note how the Club captain Lee McCulloch and a number of other players have quickly dissociated themselves from this action.

"I have also had the father of one player calling, quite furious that his young son has been attached to an action he knew nothing about.

"PFA Scotland has confirmed as much in its statement earlier today. That statement confirms that the failure to consult claim apparently lodged for the benefit of 67 players will be withdrawn if the Club’s SFA damages claim against the 6 players is dropped.

"The purpose of the failure to consult claim is therefore not to safeguard the rights of the 67 players but to attempt to persuade the Club to abandon its legitimate pursuit of compensation from players who in the Club’s view, walked out on their contracts of employment.

“Finally three players - Aluko, Lafferty and Ness - have also raised constructive dismissal claims against the Club as it stands now.

"We have challenged their right to do so and these are low value claims. It should be noted that the players were employed by new clubs almost immediately on terms we believe to be at least as beneficial as those they enjoyed at Rangers.

“It is disappointing that players who have left the Club to further their own careers rather than play in Division Three should be continuing with these actions or allowing them to be progressed on their behalf.

"I am in no doubt that the supporters who are showing such outstanding loyalty to Rangers will form their own views as the Club continues to rebuild.”

Top corner Chuck.

Thank fuck he's our Man.

[Right_To_Censor 1,951]

if aluko is a lying bastard then i hope some cunt smashes his knee in, same goes to the rest of the bastards

[Redwhiteandblue 3,330]

The fact that they are claiming constructive dismissal must mean that they have accepted that their contracts transfered over?

Would I be right in saying that?

[Redwhiteandblue 3,330]

if aluko is a lying bastard then i hope some cunt smashes his knee in, same goes to the rest of the bastards

Someone is lying. It's either Charles Green or Aluko. I know who I believe.

[Redwhiteandblue 3,330]

Got to love the way Green is really quick to release statements defending the club and putting people in their places that try and cause trouble for our club

It is brilliant how quickly we are informed of whats going on these days. Really refreshing and re-assuring.

Yet to put a foot wrong has our Charlie.

[MaddistonKnight 1,567]

Aluko is gonna look friggin' retarded if he's been "economical" with the truth.

As for the PFA, would you want that lot fighting your corner! So, so many corners of the Scottish game are coming out of this whole episode looking dreadful.

It is now self evident that Scottish football has been led up the garden path by poorly educated, self important fools who understand nothing about the bottom line in any endeavour. They all just seem to want to score points rather than make the game better. Fargin' iceholes!

[quabba 440]

The fact that they are claiming constructive dismissal must mean that they have accepted that their contracts transfered over?

Would I be right in saying that?

Exactly what I thought