Jamie29 764 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Daily Record The outgoing Ibrox chairman alleges he was targeted by brazen thieves in broad daylight in Johannesburg Rangers chief Dave King has told how he was allegedly held at gunpoint during a "brazen" robbery in South Africa. The Ibrox chairman, who plans to step down, admits he's considering leaving the country after being targeted in broad daylight outside his Johannesburg office. King says armed thieves held a firearm to his head and demanded he hand over his money and possessions. The 64-year-old, who was born in Glasgow, revealed he feared for his life during the incident on February 3. As I arrived at the office they came up behind me,” King told The Times. “There were four guys who had guns and were wearing balaclavas. One of them pointed a gun at my head and another took my watch off my wrist. It was in broad daylight and they were completely brazen. 'I was scared for my life. I said to myself, ‘Let’s not be brave and let’s not be stupid. Whatever you do, don’t agitate them, and let them getaway with whatever they want to take.’ ” One of them said, ‘Where’s your money?’, so I took all my cash out and gave it to them. They took my laptop, my case, my drivers’ licence, diary, phone and all the things I need to function.” King, in charge of Rangers since 2015, alleged both his daughters recently suffered similar ordeals as he insisted South Africa is gripped by a crime "pandemic". He added: "Afterwards there was a growing anger within me. I was angry about the violation and that I am living in a country which no longers appears to have a rule of law. “Both of my daughters have been held up at gunpoint recently, one time while my grandchild was in the car. Crime is absolutely out of control here. It’s a pandemic. "My sons have moved to London and half of their friends from school and university have gone too. "Young people, both white and black, who should be the future of South Africa, are leaving.” King continued: "The lifestyle is very good here. I’m sitting here in the sun and it’s beautiful, but you are now constantly looking over your shoulder. "My mood just now is that my kids and grandkids should not be being brought up in South Africa. It’s something the whole family is reflecting on.” King announced his intention to relinquish his role at Rangers at the Premiership club's agm in December. His successor is yet to be announced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,790 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Looking forward to Bobby Bolingoli from Croy telling us what exactly happened on twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 47,190 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Would have been worse if he was in Castlemilk still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertent 2,081 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 They must have got the statement hed prepared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Morelos asking for a pay rise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,608 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/5266994/Rangers-dave-king-armed-robbery/ Lifted from FF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,608 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 "Alleges" Fuckin arserag of a paper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, mrmojorisin said: "Alleges" Fuckin arserag of a paper First thing that jumped out at me, fucking scumbags. Glad to hear he is ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,123 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I’d rather be there than anywhere near the paedodome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offminorthreat 1,463 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Nothing new here, place has been a cesspit for years if you speak to anyone who has left the place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,602 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 South Africa is a beautiful place but its completely out of control these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Not the place to live if you value your life, watched a few documentaries on South Africa and people are starving while people are living like kings there is always going to be people who have nothing that want what the rich people have, not a good mix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, offminorthreat said: Nothing new here, place has been a cesspit for years if you speak to anyone who has left the place. Relatives moved back to the UK after decades in SA, said it was out of control and they didn’t feel safe just going out of the house or that safe inside it either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 SARS taking things a bit to the extreme. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 22,701 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 As if he’d lie about his daughters getting held up. Fucking toilet paper. Produced by bigots for bigots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That part of the world is well known for crime. If the King family decide to move elsewhere then I don't blame them as it's what i would do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robmc1 4,741 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 44 minutes ago, mrmojorisin said: "Alleges" Fuckin arserag of a paper Mentioned twice in the first 4 lines of that piece, we know how they roll on reporting anything Rangers related. Do we expect anything better from it? Anybody that chooses to read anything that excuse for a national newspaper and gets annoyed as akin to the sketch from only an excuse with the celtic fan turning his tv up full then listens to be offended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
middli 1,579 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 "so I took all my cash out and gave it to them" They couldn't have got far weighed down with all those coppers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,722 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, middli said: "so I took all my cash out and gave it to them" They couldn't have got far weighed down with all those coppers Hilarious ya fucking mutant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Didn't happen, there is no evidence of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Ex cellic fans ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just as well he wasn't carrying the deeds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,715 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Hearing rumours they’ve stole Halliday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 My neighbour left south Africa a few years back . Says it has become a giant ghetto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Johannesburg is a cess pit. Was once the murder capital of the world. Horrible thing to happen, but why did a guy in his position not have security, moreso because of his family experiencing similar ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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