Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Some things never change!Hmmmmmmmmmmm you meaning like the Chuckle Bros.to me, to you type set up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I think a lot of posters are being a bit premature and not giving Smith a chance in this role, After all he has always served the club with class honour and distinction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'm willing to give him a chance as deep down I know he will be a better chairman than Murray was (it wouldn't be difficult)It should also give the club a bit of much needed stabilityWhat I'm worried about though is the lack of progress. It will go back to being an old boys network, another fresh start for McCoist in which I could never see him getting sacked no matter how shite we do and most of all a blank wall of dignified silence when it comes to the taigs and media I'm hoping its just temporary to restore some stability, praying in fact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu54 128 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 McCoist to be handed 400 year contractOnly if its in the good of the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Nice one. He usually gives out free palettes of beans from his red Transit. Tasty on toast!Canny wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,182 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 FFS!!!!Dignified silence, jobs for the boys, daily rebel in the know, bbc welcomed, radio snyde welcomed and an sfa love-in. Hope I'm wrong.Unfortunately I suspect you may be correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Only if its in the good of the club.It won't be Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stampyurie 203 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 This been announced yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 This been announced yetNO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stampyurie 203 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 NONo need to shout Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 No need to shout wasn't at you bud, merely saying everyones getting excited about this and no Club statement ...............just checked again and they have just confirmed Shef Wed game Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Good news for the club, will always do what is best for Rangers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 So does Walter on the board mean we will see Dingwall and his skint band of Blue Knights start appearing on the board? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_ger 1,454 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 As chairman, how much involvement would he have in financial decisions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Rob 112 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 To all saying Smith has no business experience - who cares?The role of the Chairman is to keep the machine moving. Make sure meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion etc. You know, kind of like the manager of a football team which I've heard Walter's half decent at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'd be happy about this but what happens when someone needs sacked does Walter Smith tell them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Walter finally gets his way .Looks like his leaks done the business , for him .......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Black 0 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I think many posters are underestimating the function of a Board chairman which, under the UK Corporate Governance Code requires: Leadership of the board, ensuring its effectiveness on all aspects of its role and setting its agenda;• Ensuring that the directors receive accurate, timely and clear information;• Ensuring effective communication with shareholders;• Facilitating the effective contribution of non-executive directors and ensuring constructiverelations between executive and non-executive directors, and• Acting on the results of board performance evaluation by recognising the strengths andaddressing the weaknesses of the board and, where appropriate, proposing new members beappointed to the board or seeking the resignation of directorsWalter's commitment to the cause is a given but does he posses the requisite skill set to be an effective chairman - particularly when the Club is in such as state of flux? I fear not and my concern is that the Board will blunder on rudderless until he resigns or is forced-out by means of a future putsch. Remember that another Gers' legend - John Greig - was a pretty dismal non-executive director - simply because he didn't have the wit and nouse to ask the kind of probing questions that non-execs are required UNDER GOVERNANCE RULES to ask. It's all very well saying John and McClelland were kept in the dark by Murray until they felt compelled to resign but it seems that they were not providing the necessary challenge to the executive directors that they should have. I'm afraid that Walter does not really inspire sufficient confidence that he can cut the mustard corporately - although I hope I'm proved wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right_To_Censor 1,951 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 so if ally makes a mess of it will Walter sack him? doubt it very muchah well every cunts happy, they wanted "rangers men" to run the club yaaaay 1st_Jan_1994 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 To all saying Smith has no business experience - who cares?The role of the Chairman is to keep the machine moving. Make sure meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion etc. You know, kind of like the manager of a football team which I've heard Walter's half decent at.Half decent not a glowing recommendation Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Lady 2,380 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Walter finally gets his way .Looks like his leaks done the business , for him .......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Lady 2,380 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 He may not be Bill Gates but to say he has no business experience is absurdI'm pretty sure Walter knows a great deal more about the running of a football club than most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 At least he'll be straight up with us. Obviously he'll know that he'll need to get someone in with a good business sense etc, but I think its a good move, one of the most important things for me is the end of all this speculation and not knowing whats going to happen. I believe Sir Walter can be trusted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 He may not be Bill Gates but to say he has no business experience is absurdI'm pretty sure Walter knows a great deal more about the running of a football club than most.you are joking eh? if you yourself are employed, do you know what the people in the company you work for do? i doubt it, unless you have worked your way up to being a chairman. Walter has just been installed from nothing on a business standpointBeing a chairman means that you oversee and vote on decisions and are reliant on being able to keep a reasonable amount of knowledge on each employees role and job spec.Fuck does Walter know other then the players? will he be able to question what accountants bring to meetings? will he have the nous to be able to spot a good investment opportunity form a shite one? WIll he be able to make staff cuts to save money?i very much doubt it.I have respect for Walter and what he has done for the club but he is merely a figurehead to get tickets sold and calm fans, he is not going to help the club improve it's financial standing or attract investment.take off the "i love watty" cardigan and glasses, from a business point of view it is a ridiculous appointment, it's like having the assistant manager for catering installed at the top table of a company. 1st_Jan_1994 and Edmiston Drive 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertent 2,081 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 So fast track back to the top and dignified silence all round, splendid. Its all about maintaining tradition and history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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