OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Rangers fans chief Drew Roberton has sympathy with club boardBy Phil GoodladBBC ScotlandDrew Roberton, general secretary of the Rangers Supporters Association, admitted his sympathies probably lie with the board in the stand-off with the club's manager, Ally McCoist.McCoist, who has handed in his 12 months' notice, met chairman of the football board Sandy Easdale and director Derek Llambias on Wednesday.But they did not agree on a deal to end his three-and-a-half year reign now."I've probably got more sympathy with the board in this one," said Roberton."Ally as a player and as a manager has been well rewarded and I'm quite sure he will have other irons in the fire."It's a really unsatisfactory situation at the minute and I would hope that the board and Ally can sit round the table and come to some amicable arrangement."By tendering his resignation on his 12-month rolling contract, McCoist has created a dilemma for the Ibrox hierarchy.They must either pay him off with a settlement, bring in a replacement but continue to pay him on so-called "gardening leave", or leave him in position to run down his contract.The lack of cash at Ibrox and the faltering performance of the team in the Scottish Championship makes the decision even more difficult.McCoist could opt to leave without a pay-off but that is not a scenario Roberton reckons will happen.He told BBC Radio Scotland: "There are others who have contributed a lot less to the club but who have walked out with large cheques in their pocket, so if Ally is contractually entitled to a pay-off then why should he go without one?"Yesterday's meeting turned out to be a non-event. You have two parties sitting round the table trying to protect their own interests."With supporters now staying away from Ibrox, the Rangers board will be keen to see how many fans attend the home game against Livingston on Saturday, and Roberton frets about the effect of the impasse on the players."I don't think yesterday's decision will do much to encourage an increase in attendances," he said."It is difficult to believe that the players will go out there fully motivated knowing that the manager is unhappy in his position and perhaps doesn't really want to be there."Something's got to give and I imagine this will be a topic at the AGM."Rangers will hold their annual general meeting on Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,055 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 He just stopped short of saying he should walk with no money, he won't be popularwith the rest of the fan groups. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I actually expected a bigger backlash on the forum, both in the den and boardroom and financial.It appears to me that the fans have taken a fuck this attitude to all the developments.And who can blame us.It's panto season but this is taking the piss.Oh and I don't trust any fans reps either, always a reason to take up an unpaid post.Usually self importance Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 That'll be him out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,371 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 That wummin in the news won't be happy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,647 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 They won't like this.Blindy back Ally or else!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnbankblue 22 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I think Drew is 100% correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,769 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 That wummin in the news won't be happy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Robertson your still prick.So if Ally's contractually entitled it's ok because he used to play for us, what a load of shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 That wummin in the news won't be happy!She did make me chuckle, but she was quite well spoken and direct.I also wondered if she was a former employee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,769 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 That is a surprise from DR, another split in the u of f................. can only be a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 What about the quote in the third paragraph under the pic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,371 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 She did make me chuckle, but she was quite well spoken and direct.I also wondered if she was a former employee.Some quotes this morning saying there were 3 ladies. One hadn't been well and got help from Ally and Jig. That's commendable but doesn't make you the right man for the job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,647 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 McCoist can take a payoff if he likes, if he thinks he's entitled to it.He better not come back though, just another leech using our great name to get rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosebrad 452 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Some quotes this morning saying there were 3 ladies. One hadn't been well and got help from Ally and Jig. That's commendable but doesn't make you the right man for the job. Ya like the story Ally phoned all the staff that got the boot recently to say sorry then takes a £400K pay raise but some of our fans says hes entitled to. This is morally wrong, but contractually correct to me is just mind blowing this man can do this, take a deal ally and fuck off like all the other spivs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo23 4 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 This board are a disgrace the money they have wasted and Robertson feel sorry them is he right in the head Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 This board are a disgrace the money they have wasted and Robertson feel sorry them is he right in the headDo you mean the money they have paid to the worst manager in our history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Roberton didn't impress me with his earlier statements but since Ashley got involved he has been much more level headed than the loons in the UOF/RST Alliance.Hard to disagree with what he says there.(Unless your a loon obviously) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysblue 709 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 How Media House employees are on this thread. Who in their right mind could possibly defend the present board, especially the Easdales'!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Fucking sick of Mcoist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 McCoist can take a payoff if he likes, if he thinks he's entitled to it.He better not come back though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,634 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Say right in front of me at Ibrox for years Claim to fame for him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaujolais 1,371 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The problem is that whatever the History you cannot pay someone if you do not have the cash to pay them. Unless of course you sell something else to raise the cash or borrow money to do so.Rangers Football Club does not have the cash. The only assets left with no borrowing secured on them are Ibrox and Auchenhowie. These could theoretically be sold or used as security for further borrowing. But no main stream lender would lend cash to us in our current financial position. Ally McCoist has a death grip on the Club. They cannot pay him off and if they keep him we as a Club decline further.What Ally McCoists endgame is I do not know. Either his move is motivated by a simple desire to see his contract honoured at all costs- and with no regard for the future of the Club, or it is part of a greater strategy to further weaken the Clubs share price so that his friends can try to take over, or he is hoping that an existing shareholder will just give him the cash to go.No one comes out with much credit- but Ally McCoist now has none left in my book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu54 128 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The longer this goes on .The more fooked we are.Ffs Ally.Just end it . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab4113 124 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 How Media House employees are on this thread. Who in their right mind could possibly defend the present board, especially the Easdales'!!!Not a fan of this board, as they should have sacked him years ago, but why is it always the Easdales fault, seems you seem to be another uof , who have helped in the decline of our club, so blame rst, uof , etc we are in a state and these tits are gloating about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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