scottyboyblue 61 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Although it would be great to be done before xmas, it's not the end of the world if it isn't, what matters is that it's done right, and puts Rangers in the right hands and in the best place to move forward, i've got a good feeling about this, no inside info or anything , just a gut instinct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lylad 33 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 keep us updated over here in Canada lads and lassies!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grfc1975 1 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Yes they have now they are talking about it now as i write this. sorry to confuse you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hmmm..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Craig Whyte and Andrew Ellis will hold talks with senior Rangers officials next week, as they look to step up their joint efforts to buy Sir David Murray's shareholding in the Ibrox club. However STV understands the deal, worth £33 million, may not be concluded as hoped by Christmas and it may take until the new year for the pair to finalise their purchase.The takeover, which will wipe out the club's £27.5 million debt to Lloyds TSB, is understood to be at an advanced stage. As part of their proposals, Whyte and Ellis will also pay shareholders, including Murray, a total of £5.5 million.If the deal for Murray's 92 per cent shareholding is completed, Whyte will own 69 per cent of the club's shares, with Ellis - who failed in his own attempts to buy the club earlier this year - holding 23 per cent.It is also understood £25 million will be invested in Rangers' first team squad over a period of five years, with transfer funds being made available to Walter Smith in the January transfer window if the takeover is concluded in time.News of the duo's bid first broke on November 18, with Whyte and Rangers both putting out statements to the Stock Exchange confirming a possible offer.Nearly two weeks on, evident progress has been made in a bid Whyte's solicitor confirmed as being "at an early stage". Talks between Whyte, Ellis and club officials were also yet to take place at that point.http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/213122-rangers-takeover-bidders-want-club-bought-by-christmas/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 :clap:good times ahead boys and girls.we welcome the chase lol at the T*rrier bastards.w.a.t.p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan 11 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 £25 million on the squad over 5 years isn't exactly breathtaking. If (when) Bougherra, Davis, Weir, and Miller leave, you're looking at the best part of £15 million to replace them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,705 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 wooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo - its a celebration Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 £25 million on the squad over 5 years isn't exactly breathtaking. If (when) Bougherra, Davis, Weir, and Miller leave, you're looking at the best part of £15 million to replace themare we just giving them all free transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 £25 million on the squad over 5 years isn't exactly breathtaking. If (when) Bougherra, Davis, Weir, and Miller leave, you're looking at the best part of £15 million to replace themIt's still a lot more than we've had in the past 3 years or so.5 million a year would be enough, providing we can tie a few players down in the process. If not, a few million more may be needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,705 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 *waits for all the threads with the immediate effect of players being linked to the club* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,481 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 and who said it was 5 mill a year, it will likely be the same sit that the leaping leprechaun got when he arrived at the piggery, offered 30mill in total over 5 years, spend it asap or spread it out, he chose to spend it right away as we knowmight find smith spends 10mill this jan, leaves coisty a cracking team, and mccoist only spends 5 mill the next 3 summers building a team that can get into the champions league and making him more money to spendimagine this also, whyte, ellis and murray announce right before the old firm game that the takeover is complete and that the players coming to the end of their deals are getting new deals, plus the war chest for smith alsotimothy would fucking collapse that day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
impotent sex addict 0 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 £25 million on the squad over 5 years isn't exactly breathtaking. If (when) Bougherra, Davis, Weir, and Miller leave, you're looking at the best part of £15 million to replace themIf we spend 5m per season net we will outspend the t*rriers massively.With a squad that's already miles ahead of them we could bury the bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 If there is money to spend in January, I hope we don't do a Mowbray and flood the first team with new signings. Dorrans and Onyewu would, stuff that, positive thinking, will be brilliant signings, but anymore would risk upsetting the squad's balance.I'd agree with that 2 players like what you mentioned, that would automatically enhance the first team then yes. Would be crazy to say no to them if we could get them.Players along the lines of Eremenko, Gomis, Goodwillie, McArthur etc - then I'd leave the likes of them to the incoming manager - with all due respect to them sorts of players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'd agree with that 2 players like what you mentioned, that would automatically enhance the first team then yes. Would be crazy to say no to them if we could get them.Players along the lines of Eremenko, Gomis, Goodwillie, McArthur etc - then I'd leave the likes of them to the incoming manager - with all due respect to them sorts of players.the last 4 players you mentioned i would leave at the other clubs as imo they aint any better than what we havepriority is c/half and full backs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 the last 4 players you mentioned i would leave at the other clubs as imo they aint any better than what we havepriority is c/half and full backsFair enough. I was just using them as an example as we have been linked with them. Totally agree with full backs. If we had the money I'd buy a new right back and new left back. The amount of goals we lose from the full back areas with them either caught out of position or suckered in is scary, and frustrating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie2909 21 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Sounds very promising TBH. Jim White sounded genuinely excited by this on SSN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,256 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 will only work if we get someone from the RST on the board Someone was saying on here t'other week that Malcolm McNiven is going to be offered a place on the board...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Who's Malcolm McNiven? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 We must look at the smaller European leagues and beyond for emerging talent and sign them. None of your SPL pish. Although I would take Gomis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,256 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Who's Malcolm McNiven?Guy used to be on RST board, left at same time as Contacts, Frankie, Boss and the others who left.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Guy used to be on RST board, left at same time as Contacts, Frankie, Boss and the others who left....I take it your were fishing with your post then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,256 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I take it your were fishing with your post then? Come on John that is unfair, I would never fish when it comes to something as important as this. People are getting worked up as it is without me stirring the pot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 What makes people glad this guy is taking over, what do you know about him that makes you think he will improve our club ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 What makes people glad this guy is taking over, what do you know about him that makes you think he will improve our club ?The debt gets wiped out for a start. That's the main thing. Of course it's still a risk, without doubt - but what do we do? remain cynical until the day David Murray dies and hand the club over to someone from the RST or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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