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9m Andrew Little ‏@AndyLittle29 Delighted to hear Dean Shiels has signed for us. Was outstanding last year for Killy + a Rangers man aswel. #SUFTUM

Thought we were doing this anyway mate

If Sky/Espn are calling the shots, then they should tell the diddy clubs fans to wind their necks in or their club will be kicked out. Would be great to see them spit the dummy out with their threats and then get kicked out

I second that mate, says it as it is and does not hold back WATP :praise:

great to see ex SPL players wanting to come to the Gers and follow our new adventure WATP

Cheers mate

Whatever happened to the email story supposedly linking Regan and Lawell, for that to come out now would be the icing on the cake.

It started as soonas we got Div3 RIPSPL

A few twitchy bums tomorrow then

think so mate that's more than 15 as a majority

STV Sport‏@STVSportArbroath say newco Rangers must go into Div 3. That makes it 15-2 in projected votes of SFL clubs at Friday's meeting http://bit.ly/L3HH2U Retweeted by Grant Russell Expand Collapse

Div 1 no sanctions end of

Div 1with no sactions is the only solution,anything else Div 3

Well said that man

good post will just wait and see what turns up

No after what is being reported in other threads on RM we should be demanding to be in the SPL and nowhere else

Your right there mate, I would say we have the SPL by the short ans curly,s, and by reading that statement released earlier if we drop to the third div there wont be any Scottish football. WATP

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what's with all the hate be levelled at our players who want to leave, its absolutely crazy

Can we stop slagging off players who want to leave, they have made a decision for there future as they don't know where rangers future lies. And I dare say they probably wont be the last. Everyone is hurting right now but that's no excuse for taking it out on the ones that leave, are we going to verbally attack any other players that decide to leave because they don't know if or what league we will be playing in. This is Charles Green,s fault as he has had no contact with the team and after a meeting today/tomorrow he hopes to persuade the players to transfer to his new company. I am a Rangers fan and always will be no matter where we play and in what league, but we have to remain strong and together to get through this a divided support is of no use to club and the support.

From the sun A number of bosses also want to take back any cup silverware from the Light Blues if their controversial use of Employee Benefit Trusts is judged to be illegal. The Ibrox outfit — now in liquidation — is accused of abusing the scheme to avoid £47million in tax between 2001 and 2010. And in a highly-charged five-hour meeting club bigwigs from Scotland’s top flight met at Hampden yesterday to hammer out a list of sanctions, with the possible removal of silverware top of the list. It was also revealed a decision on whether a newco Rangers will be allowed to re-enter the SPL will now be taken on July 4. And IF they are allowed to enter the top division an independent commission will decide if it’s the old club or the new club that has a case to answer over EBTs. A league insider said: “There was plenty on the agenda regarding Rangers at the meeting. “The EBTs were high up, as was the prospect of letting a newco back in the league. “It’s not the view of everyone, but one punishment that was definitely talked about was stripping Rangers of their titles. “To be honest, I’m not sure what good it would do going forward. “But there is definitely a mood to see the old Rangers have some of their titles taken off them.” Last night Rangers Supporters Association General Secretary John MacMillan warned fans would be enraged if any of their trophies were taken back. He said: “It appears the SPL have evidence Rangers have been caught doing the wrong things — that’s what it suggests. “We’ll have to wait and see what that evidence is of course. It looks a very serious situation “I think the fans would be angry if any trophies were taken away. “If it’s true it would appear to have been done willingly and the previous regime need to hold their hands up to that. “Should it not be Sir David Murray they are pulling up? If anything happened it was in his time.” Andy Kerr, of the Rangers Supporters’ Assembly added: “I would be disappointed if this led to the loss of titles. “We declared these payments in the annual accounts every year. “That would not just be turning the clock back it would be turning the screw as well. “If it is established that there were two contracts then obviously there is an issue there. I would hope that everyone would be put under the same spotlight.” The move comes after SPL chiefs hired top law firm Harper McLeod to carry out a probe into Rangers' financial affairs when bosses from HM Revenue and Customs took them to court. Last night they said Rangers had a ‘prima facie’ case to answer over the EBTs paid to top stars. A spokeswoman said: “The SPL board heard a report from its solicitors following the investigation into payments to, or for the benefit of, players allegedly made by Rangers FC outside of contract. “The delay in concluding the investigation was caused by an initial lack of co-operation from Rangers FC. “The investigation has now been completed and, in the view of the SPL, there is a prima facie case to answer in respect of its rules. “Disciplinary charges will be brought when the future status of Rangers FC is clarified and prior to the start of season 2012/13.” Under strict rules clubs must tell the SPL of every payment made to players. The highest cash payment was £6.3million to ex-owner Sir David Murray, while 63 players and 24 staff are said to have had payouts. Acccording to figures obtained by BBC Scotland Barry Ferguson got £2.49million, while former boss Alex McLeish got £1.7million and goalkeeper Stefan Klos £2million. Spanish striker Nacho Novo and Dutch ace Ronald De Boer also netted £1.2million each. Ex-boss Graeme Souness received £30,000 from the trust in 2001 — 10 years after leaving the club. Lawyers Harper Macleod looked into dealings dating back to the league’s formation in 1998. Rangers have won seven titles since then. Last night SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster revealed there is NO limit to the sanctions which could be handed out if the EBTs are found to be illegal. But he admitted the league still didn’t know who would be punished — the old club or new club. He said: “It’s only charges at this point, nothing’s been proven yet. “The board will have to make a decision on who to prosecute. There are two companies at the moment. The board has already said the proceedings will be taken by an independent commission. “That will take place when the future status of Rangers has been determined. The sanctions are unlimited. It’s whatever is deemed appropriate if guilt is established.” Rangers newco club will find out on July 4 if it will be admitted to the Scottish Premier League. All 12 clubs must vote — including Rangers — with new owner Charles Green needing the backing of eight. If five or more say no, a First Division side would replace Rangers, who’d likely apply for the vacancy created in Division Three after other clubs have moved up a division. Meanwhile next season’s fixtures were released yesterday with Rangers replaced with ‘Club 12’. Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4380923/Wipe-em-out.html#ixzz1yDkFlYHa

We have no allies going by this Aberdeen Duncan Fraser, chief executive: “A large number of our supporters have made their views and feelings very clear and as a club I can assure everyone that these are being taken into account. The integrity of sport in general and football in particular must be central to any decision. “This issue has our full attention and we will communicate any decision we take in relation to this situation with our supporters in a transparent way at an appropriate time.” Thursday, June 14 Celtic Peter Lawwell, chief executive: “We are fully aware of our supporters’ concerns regarding the current situation across Scottish football and the breadth of opinion within our supporter base. The issues are complex and there is much uncertainty. “Our guiding principle is that we will do what is in the best interests of Celtic Football Club and our supporters, consistent with upholding the interests and reputation of Scottish football. I can also give assurance that we will communicate further and directly with supporters at the appropriate time.” Thursday, May 10 Dundee United Stephen Thompson, chairman: “We are at a major crossroad for Scottish football and, significantly, the future of many clubs. It is appropriate that the SPL shareholders and the individual boards are allowed time to reflect and privately discuss this matter in the best interests of Scottish football. “Before making any decisions, Dundee United will continue our dialogue with our supporters’ representative groups and listen to our customers’ views.” Thursday, June 14 Heart of Midlothian Sergejus Fedotovas, director: “Justice is very important but lessons learned are more valuable. Rangers’ situation has shown certain problems and many clubs see punishing Rangers as the most important objective. “Scottish football should not be narrow-minded and should not put all focus on the punishment, but address the roots of the problem. Some problems are personal to individual clubs but there are a lot of systematic problems that should be addressed by acting together.” Friday, May 25 Hibernian Rod Petrie, chairman: “Fundamental to us at our club is to make sure the integrity of the game is not called into question and that the sporting integrity of the competition we take part in is maintained at the highest standards. “It’s not a question of any sum of money in return for that integrity – integrity is beyond purchase. It’s important that all clubs can have a place within football, provided they have earned it in a sporting sense and have abided by the rules.” Tuesday, May 15 Inverness Caledonian Thistle Kenny Cameron, chairman: “It is never good to see a Scottish club going into liquidation and it is a pity that Rangers have come to such a position. In the first instance we will sit down as a board and consider what the various potential outcomes are and how the different scenarios may play out. "Any speculation by certain parties as to how ICTFC may or may not vote on a newco is purely that, speculation, and we find it strange that some seem to know how ICTFC would vote under certain circumstances - they must have a crystal ball." Wednesday, June 13 Kilmarnock Michael Johnston, chairman: “You have got to be very careful not to come in too heavily with penalties and points deductions or financial penalties going forward which actually put people off investing in that club and trying to make it healthy. “How many more penalties should be piled on top of a club that is trying to recover from a desperate situation and a group of people who have no part to play in the bad things that have happened in the past?" Tuesday, May 22 Motherwell Board statement: “Motherwell FC are in the process of arranging a forum to discuss the issue with supporters of the club. Following that meeting, the board will meet and agree the club’s position and ultimately how we will vote if the meeting takes place as planned. “The ‘Newco’ issue is often portrayed as a straight choice between preserving sporting integrity and clubs accepting a reduction in gate money together with potentially a significant amount of commercial revenue. In reality it is far more complex than that. We are fully aware that an overwhelming majority of our fans and most others, who have so far expressed an opinion, are totally opposed to ‘Newco’ being allowed immediately back into the SPL.” Monday, June 18 Rangers Charles Green, owner ‘The Rangers Football Club’: "An application has already been made by the company to register with the Scottish Football Association and to participate in the SPL. "These applications will be considered over the next few weeks and I will continue to have discussions with the football authorities in relation to the Club's position.” Thursday, June 14 Ross County Roy McGregor, chairman: “I will listen to the arguments. I will not prejudge. We are taking a calculated risk on our budget for next season and it was done before this situation. It will make no difference.” Wednesday, June 13 St Johnstone Steve Brown, chairman: “If I’ve got a vote then I certainly will not let Rangers in without sanctions. That will not happen. The feeling from the people I’ve spoken to from within the chairmen’s ranks is that they won’t let Rangers in with a ‘get out free card’. “I think Rangers themselves and the majority of supporters accept that they’re going to have to get some form of punishment. That’s wholly accepted throughout the game. It has to happen.” Tuesday, May 22 St Mirren Board statement: “The board of directors as well as all other St Mirren supporters totally understands the sense of injustice felt at this time instigated by the way in which another club in our league has conducted their affairs. “Once all the facts are available to the board of directors, they shall take any decisions that are required, in the best interests of St Mirren Football Club only as their guiding line.” Monday, June 18

This is what they can do, anything they bloody want by the sounds of it Grant Russell ‏@STVGrantSPL sanctions include, but not limited to the withdrawal of titles, expulsion, fines & any other appropriate sanction http://bit.ly/NGb5mq

good one mate

cheers mate