wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Ibrox managing director Stewart Robertson confirms he'll stand for election to SPFL board and declares that 'Rangers are key to selling Scottish football'. There are two Premiership vacancies on the nine-strong board due to Retirement of Celtic’s Eric Riley and relegation of Dundee United. Parkhead chief executive Peter Lawwell has confirmed he will stand. Hearts owner Ann Budge is also considering a run for office. Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson has confirmed he will stand for election to the board of the SPFL next month. Unsuccessful in his bid to win election at the SPFL AGM last year, Robertson hopes for better fortunes on July 20, claiming the presence of Rangers at the top table could help to sell the Scottish game to sponsors and broadcasters. ‘I think the game itself is probably in need of a bit of freshening up,’ said Robertson. 'It has been the same for the last three years and the guys have done a good job for a period of time. But Eric is retiring this season, Dundee United were relegated so Stephen Thompson has resigned. ‘I feel we have got a good board at Rangers, we have got a lot to add and I think it would be great to see some more positivity in Scottish football. We need to get positive messages out there to market the game positively. ‘With some of our signings – Joey Barton for example – and Celtic bringing in Brendan Rodgers, the game is more sellable. ‘We are not where we were during the Dick Advocaat and Martin O’Neill era - but we are getting to a stage where we can sell it again and people are more interested again. I like to think I can come and look at it not just with a Rangers view - but with what can help the game from the SPFL’s perspective? ‘How can we improve communication, for example? It is a consistent message from clubs. There have got to be ways we can look at getting our message across. It is down to the clubs. I will stand and see what happens. It is just fresh ideas, we have got a good board and good ideas. We want to be a progressive, modern football club and play our part in the game to take the Scottish game forward.’ Robertson, meanwhile, insists the club are relaxed over contract talks with Mark Warburton. The Rangers boss has dismissed rumours of a rift with the board or a breakdown in discussions after Sportsmail revealed plans to improve the terms of his current contract, which has two years to run. Those talks show no immediate sign of reaching a conclusion but Robertson insisted: ‘Everything has been fairly low key. There’s been nothing for us to get too excited about to be honest. ‘As Mark said, he’s been on holiday. And if one guy deserved a holiday it’s been Mark because he’s put a fair shift in over the last 12 months. We were relaxed about that and we will take things forward. The reality of football is that there are always rumours and speculation. When you know what’s actually happening you take an element of it with a pinch of salt, although you don’t want the fans to get the wrong impression. ‘The situation is fluid. The boys are away to the United States on Monday so that will be them away for another 10 days. While there will be dialogue going on, that’s not the environment in which to have those sort of conversations. Everyone’s relaxed about it, you can see that Mark is relaxed about it. It’s not something we are getting concerned about.’ The Ibrox managing director has also promised more new faces following yesterday’s capture of Niko Kranjcar. With the club still in the market for a defender and a striker, Robertson added: ‘It’s not always easy to bring players in, a lot of factors have to come together and a lot of stars have to line up. We’re pleased with what we’ve done so far but there is more business to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Expected. Hope he gets in this time, if not try again next year and the next. We need representation on that board, we deserve representation on that board. The sooner we can have a significant say in the running of the game the sooner we can affect positive changes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 This should be interesting, who actually votes on this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Shaw 30,347 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 21 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: This should be interesting, who actually votes on this? peters mates I would guess Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, Tiger Shaw said: peters mates I would guess So like all things if Liewell wants it it will happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 29 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: This should be interesting, who actually votes on this? The 42 spfl member clubs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Just now, AlBear85 said: The 42 member clubs. Even more interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Just now, Courtyard Bear said: Even more interesting. I know right. I'm not sure how we'll get the votes needed without any form of 'bridge building'. Threaten them maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 1 minute ago, AlBear85 said: I know right. I'm not sure how we'll get the votes needed without any form of 'bridge building'. Threaten them maybe? Worked for Liewell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 1 minute ago, Courtyard Bear said: Worked for Liewell. Well, let's hope Robertson is a mini liewell then... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Just now, AlBear85 said: Well, let's hope Robertson is a mini liewell then... Apart from being a lying bastard I hope so to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Blue 1,384 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 No brainer. We should be represented as we are Scottish football. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: Apart from being a lying bastard I hope so to. You're heinous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,649 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 It'll be that wee budgie cow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller 1,569 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 48 minutes ago, AlBear85 said: The 42 spfl member clubs. If its all 42 I would like to think the positive effect we have had on the majority of them over our recent journey is taken into account Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 So Peter and Anne it is then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 he won't get in, the rhabid hordes already in there will keep him out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,638 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 3 hours ago, Courtyard Bear said: So like all things if Liewell wants it it will happen. That's it in a nutshell, well I'm sure sur billy haughey might have a say as well, you never know DK and Billy might be pals from the auld daze ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Will they try to trade off the horendous behaviour of hibs as a bargaining chip. How petrie still there I will never know and regan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 When I saw that name I said to myself that's yon Rangers guy. Now that he has to depend on votes from all 42 clubs, I'm not too hopeful. We did some good work at the bottom while fighting our back to the top and some clubs were, if not ecstatic, very happy they had us to play against, TV money and fans tantamount. I just think the hatred is just as strong within Scottish football against us and you be sure the powers that did us in in the first place will be lobbying hard against Stewart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz 78 918 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Time we started getting feet under the table at the SPFL & SFA. Liewell already on the SFA's professional game board could be on the SFA's, SPFL and c*ltic board all at the same time which is ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Think Partick and Motherwell may be deep in thought . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 If Scotland have any ambition of trying to build the game , he will get in if they are a bunch of Narrow minded hating bastards he won't I know what I would bet on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quabba 440 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Not a chance in hell will he get in. Bitter bitter bastards in this country, it will be liewell and the budgie from the east Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 After the cup final comments, Petrie should be removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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