StornowayBlue 630 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Rangers’ supremo Charles Green has urged Scottish football chiefs to think long and hard before slapping any other clubs with the severe penalties and sanctions imposed on the Glasgow giants last year, writes Eric Mackinnon The Ibrox side were dumped in the Third Division after slipping into administration a year ago but Green has warned that a precedent for any other clubs who follow the Gers into financial strife could have far worse consequences.Talking exclusively to the Gazette he said “I think that’d be a disaster. Rangers are huge and could weather that storm but I don’t know if there are any other clubs in Scotland who, if they were faced with the same challenge, could recover. It’d be very, very wrong and foolish to think they have to do the same to other clubs that they did to Rangers.“ I would definitely not want this to be a precedent for any other misdemeanours and of course there will be as there is no chance in the world we won’t see other Scottish clubs fall foul of the financial difficulties.With league reconstruction the hot topic on the lips of Scottish football Green took the time to urge authorities to take their time when making any decisions.“Reconstruction is the real key now but for all of Scottish football and not just for Rangers . The powers that be must get it right this time and we can’t keep messing. Whatever we do has to be well thought out. I don’t think from my discussions that whether the configuration is 12-12-18 or 18-12-12 or even 14-14-14, I think there are pros and cons for all proposals.“However the concern for most people is that it isn’t rushed through and we don’t have a situation where we change in haste and then repent in leisure because there are lots of things that need to be done.“We need to get rules right, corporate structure and governance right. Who is going to administer this business, sponsors, broadcasters. There are lots of questions and not about who is in each division.“ I firmly believe that’s a secondary question as the primaryis all about structure and governance as that needs to be in a way where its transparent and all the fans and all the executives can understand what the body is and what format they are playing in.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Curtain 60 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This is good stuff from Green, positive and forward thinking, like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Similar to Fiorentina. They will use their treatment of us as a 'How not to... guide' in future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Interesting view from Charles but if they don't follow the exact same criteria to which we were subjected to it will just confirm what alot of people already think about the "make it up as we go along to punish rangers" attitude of the summer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I want the same punishment across the board i strongly disagree with Green here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I want the same punishment across the board i strongly disagree with Green here.Likewise - what's good for the goose etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertent 2,081 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Green is correct, the real issue is the reconstruction and future structure. THis is where we need to focus, we can have our retribution on the park Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutonblue 1,974 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Agree , with scarkev Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StornowayBlue 630 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I want the same punishment across the board i strongly disagree with Green here.I think he's stirring. Of course they have to treat all clubs the same but watch this space when the time comes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirheadbear 1,483 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I think the most important issue for Scottish Football is NOT league reconstruction. I think it's finding ways to produce the talent and standard of footballer we used to produce. Will we ever see another Law, Baxter or Souness? And if we did, how much would a premiership club pay for him? Now that would raise real revenue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,741 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 He's totally correct, did we think it was right when it happened to us? So why would it be right for anyone else? Like someone has already said, our situation should be used as a "how not to" guide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertybobo 29 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Other clubs who end up in the same trouble as Rangers should be punished in the same way Rangers have been.Hope they all end up out of business and completely fucked.English leagues here we come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StornowayBlue 630 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 He's totally correct, did we think it was right when it happened to us? So why would it be right for anyone else? Like someone has already said, our situation should be used as a "how not to" guide.Agreed - two wrongs don't make a right. Its just pretty shitty it was US they decided to fuck over in the process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 99% of clubs wouldn't survive what we went through. If all we're interested in is seeing clubs go out of existence then treat them the same. But, unless we can secure a route out of the Scottish leagues it will harm us aswell indirectly.They were wrong to treat us they way did, but if they didn't 'learn' and change the way they handle future situations like that then I'd be even more concerned, with the state of Scottish footballs governing bodies, than I am already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazTheBear 23 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I would like to see others treated the same but charles is probably right if this was anybody else they woul be dead and buried by now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutonblue 1,974 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 He's totally correct, did we think it was right when it happened to us? So why would it be right for anyone else? Like someone has already said, our situation should be used as a "how not to" guide.i think they knew exactly what they were doing to us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I want the same punishment across the board i strongly disagree with Green here.I think he is trying to be the better person by coming out saying this publicly, but would want clubs to face the same punishment as us, and has he inside info on some other clubs going under. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 99% of clubs wouldn't survive what we went through. If all we're interested in is seeing clubs go out of existence then treat them the same. But, unless we can secure a route out of the Scottish leagues it will harm us aswell indirectly.They were wrong to treat us they way did, but if they didn't 'learn' and change the way they handle future situations like that then I'd be even more concerned, with the state of Scottish footballs governing bodies, than I am already.Can't agree - treat everyone the sameHalf a dozen less clubs in Scotland wouldn't be a bad thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getintathemhanks 16 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I want the same punishment across the board i strongly disagree with Green here.This.Other clubs were queuing up to lay into us last year, so imo if they wanted to treat us in this manner then that's how they should be treated if and when they go tits up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 One in the eye for all those Scottish football fans who thinks Green is out to destroy the Scottish game. Sensible words, though the vindictive part of me wants others to suffer everything we have had to Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil1418 60 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ask me about this if Lord Nimmo finds against us and they try to take titles from us. Yes ask then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Can't agree - treat everyone the sameHalf a dozen less clubs in Scotland wouldn't be a bad thingThat's a positive opinion on the state of Scottish football. I think there'd be a few more than half a dozen in trouble.I see your point about needing less clubs. But clubs being forced out of business by these types of punitive measures will only harm Scottish football and while we remain a member, us aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,741 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 i think they knew exactly what they were doing to usReally? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Charles aint daft, if rangers are in a strong league system, then it's good business.It would be nice to be in a really competitive league with 3-4 sides going for the title and c.l places. Competition will breed money which in turn means success.My opinion is if we can generate massive investment in rangers then the sfa and SPL are extremely foolish and naive not to ask our board for advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Every Other Saturday 128 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Green is playing the diplomat here and there is absolutely no way do I agree with his sentiments.Everyone else was quick enough to give out the medicine - we have taken it and are getting stronger by the month - they feckers also have to take the same medicine if they find themselves in the same situation.No sympathies here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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