The Players Who Stopped The Deal

[boss 1,941]

I’m probably breaking a confidence but trying to justify to myself that I’m really just bending the line as far as I can. This has come from the insolvency guru that has explained much to me in recent days. This is what I was told – believe it or dismiss it as you wish.

Hopefully word will filter through to those that need told that there are no secrets, there are no discussions that will forever remain private if Rangers do collapse. The players did not take us to this point but the supporters have a right to know which players may be about to hit the first blow in the last nail.

An agreement had been reached in principle for the 75:50:25 wage cuts.

Then two of our highest paid players, both out injured just now, told the Administrators that their wage cut should only be 50% as they couldn’t earn win bonuses. This despite picking up their full wages to date while on the sick and not being able to kick a ball in achieving those wins. The Administrators were angered that they were backtracking on the agreement and were ready to make them redundant and implement the agreement among the other players.

Then a third, highly paid, player met with the Administrators and demanded that a £1m release clause be inserted in his contract in case “he didn’t like the new owners”. Clearly that was impossible for the Administrators to agree to – they would be writing £2m off an asset, all for the sake of saving about £300k in wages from that player between now and the summer.

A fourth player decided that he could only now afford a 50% cut as he had cars to finance and debts to pay.

It was following these discussions that the Administrators decided that an early sale may be preferable to what was beginning to look like the decimation in the value of the squad if four of our biggest assets were made redundant.

Compare and contrast the attitudes of those four players, three of whom are massive Rangers fans, with two other players. It has been well documented that one highly paid player offered to play for nothing. That is correct. What isn’t well known is that another senior player decided that he’s made enough money from football/Rangers and that he would be prepared to walk away with nothing and probably retire.

If in the next 24 hours there is no sign of a quick sale being possible, and there is no change of heart from these senior players, there will probably be massive redundancies.

If Rangers do not complete their matches this season, the hypocrisy of those players will never be forgotten. Indeed their intransigence may have already engendered the sale to a newco and liquidation of the current company.

I know deep down that I have broken a confidence and lost a source but I had no choice.

[The Godfather 72,446]

Cheers for that.

I expected it from Whitts but not Naisy.

That's if I have read between the lines correctly.

[DarcheVinny 1,003]

Wow. Bold bossman.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

I should be shocked and angered, but you know what... I ain't.

I just hope we don't look back and wonder what if.

[The Godfather 72,446]

Wow. Bold bossman.

It’s good to know he is willing to lose a source he holds in high regards just to keep the rest of us in the loop,

Thank god for posters like that especially at a time like this.

[bluemc 305]

It really shows the people that say they love the club, how much they really do love the club

[The Gas Man 190]

Cheers for that.

I expected it from Whitts but not Naisy.

That's if I have read between the lines correctly.

Exactly what I thought too, if I am reading between the same lines as you

[boss 1,941]

I won't explicitly name the players. Also, I expect the players to vehemently deny these stories for ever and a day. It's their hypocrisy (saying one thing to the support and another to the Administrators) that does my head in most.

[Dennis 1,011]

Whittaker, Naismith, Davis, Lafferty

[ChampionsAgain 1,373]

Whittaker , Naismith , Davis and Mcgregor.

Thats the impression I got from that.

[broxibear87 129]

Cheers for that, and as scottio said, I'm not surprised about Whittaker but I'm shocked at Naismith. They need to open their eyes and see the bigger picture here. Rangers have been very good to both these players, through injuries and bad form.

[Weird_Beard 99]

Very Very interesting.

[wearethemighty 186]

Whitts Naisy, Edu. Lafferty

[dan_ger 1,454]

Okay for what you have said it is fairly easy to determine the identity of the players in question. If so, that is shite. I wonder if the agents of the players have anything to do with these changes of heart!?

Also would it not be better to keep the players who will only take a 50% cut with a sale on value? And make redundant some middle earners, as unfair as that may be. There is no point in keeping a player that want's a low sell on clause inserted. Makes no sense.

To The players that are prepared to play for free or walk away for nothing they deserve a great deal of respect.

[Sasa_Papac_No1_Fan 605]

lafferty will be the third player. the way boss is saying the transfer fee involved does not sound like the money represented for davis. he may however be the fourth player.

[Weird_Beard 99]

I won't explicitly name the players. Also, I expect the players to vehemently deny these stories for ever and a day. It's their hypocrisy (saying one thing to the support and another to the Administrators) that does my head in most.

Your not the only one. All too often half brain dead players seem to think it is fine to treat supporters like complete idiots. It's not the first time and it certainly won't be the last.

[Clemdog 39,389]

Sasa and Lee

Thanks Boss.

[Blue and True 311]

well I would expect it from no player

If they have done this and we go down then I hope they can sleep at night

if you are on 16k and cant live on and can live on 4k then wtf are you spending it on

You earn in ONE week double the man in the street does for a MONTH

Why the admin did not give them a take it or leave it offer I dont know

[Mikhailichenko 90]

Cheers for the info, Boss. Like everything else in this saga I will reserve judgement until the facts are aired (if ever). That is not a slur on you I just feel it's better for my sanity if I do it that way. Cheers again for posting the info especially if you lose a good source over it.

[FlippinEck 3,724]

Whittaker , Naismith , Davis and Mcgregor.

Thats the impression I got from that.

Thats my guess too.

[The Godfather 72,446]

I know these guys all have a life beyond football and no doubt have higher outgoings than the rest of us BUT is it too much to ask for them to sacrifice a few months of their lives for thousands upon thousands of fans?

Yes people who have not grew up in Scotland or followed our club would hold no ties in such respect but the players who are caught up in this ARE Rangers men like us who have been paid fortunes doing something we all dream of.(Not shagging Rhianna).

I didn’t spend my savings to follow them to Manchester to even entertain some of our own would be taking these decisions. What really is the alternative for them? Leave the club and hang about until the Summer earning nothing?

[Mikhailichenko 90]

Sasa and Lee

Thanks Boss.

[Adoniram 1,919]

I'm surprised anyone is surprised.

Footballers will look after No 1

This being the case i would sack those not willing to play ball and just get in some of the youth players to take their place.

Mind if i use elsewhere Boss?

[Hoody 103]

Thanks for sharing.

I'm guessing Whittaker, Naisy, Lafferty and McGregor.

[crabbit247 787]

massive respect to those players willing to walk or play for free.

but my tiny mind boggles at this 'changing your mind' due to cars finance.

very disappointed if naisy is indeed one of those not prepared to take the cut for the good of the club