Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 A DUP councillor is to swap Belfast City Hall for Ibrox after being appointed as head of communications and media relations by Rangers. David Graham will resign from his position on Belfast City Council to take up the newly-created role at the Glasgow club. Graham was special adviser to Education Minister Peter Weir before the Stormont Assembly collapsed in 2017. "I am delighted to be joining Rangers," the former teacher said. "As a lifelong Rangers supporter, it is an honour to work for the world's most successful football club. When the opportunity arose, I was very pleased to fulfil this role and am looking forward to getting started. "I am excited by the board's vision for Rangers as we work towards our 150th anniversary and beyond." Graham was elected as a councillor in May last year and represents the Balmoral Ward. Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson said: "David shares our vision, passion and enthusiasm for the club. "We are delighted David has chosen to join us and strengthen our team. He is a welcome addition and I look forward to working with him." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,923 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 That will go down well with the hordes.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,647 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Good lad from H&H always came across well good luck lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Not bothered by the DUP side of things, but id does not sound like he is particularly qualified for the role. A teacher, then a second rate politician. Not sure how that helps with Comms and Media to be honest. Hope he does well, but sounds more like a hiring on the staunch-o-meter than one on merit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, KingKirk said: Good lad from H&H always came across well good luck lad. Ah okay, does he have a background from media from that side. That makes a bit more sense. Good luck then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Does this mean that Traynor is out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Enclosure Row N 2,823 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Was this Traynor's job? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,647 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Ah okay, does he have a background from media from that side. That makes a bit more sense. Good luck then! Whatever happens Edgar will have the best source of the lot going forward! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,524 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Not bothered by the DUP side of things, but id does not sound like he is particularly qualified for the role. A teacher, then a second rate politician. Not sure how that helps with Comms and Media to be honest. Hope he does well, but sounds more like a hiring on the staunch-o-meter than one on merit. If he was a Special Adviser he will have significant experience in dealing with media strategy and positioning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,923 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: Does this mean that Traynor is out? In Social isolation for 4 months due to the Virus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,842 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Trainer no more? This boy better watch his back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBlue1872 3,078 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I think I'm quite happy about this appointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,647 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Replacing JT according to ID10 on FF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuistraHairDo 12,490 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 If it's Traynors job good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: In Social isolation for 4 months due to the Virus. And the kicking he got Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Bridge building to commence immediately. Buzzing to have the BBC back... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,286 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 If traynor is out the door it's a good step forward. The man is a dinosaur. Just need to wait and see how Graham gets on. We badly need our PR improved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hopefully his first piece of work is an on the front foot attack against the powers that be and the league to be voided. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Well he should be used to telling the Fenians to fuck off anyway. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Wait and see how it goes. But if he is chap from H&H that I have heard before then it could be a good appointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Record straight in with his links to the orange order 😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 He’s Traynor’s replacement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Glad Traynor has got to fuck. Now we just need to get rid of Robertson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 No surprises to see the media making a song and dance out the fact he’s a member of the Orange order. Scummy bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,842 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, ScottBF2 said: Bridge building to commence immediately. Buzzing to have the BBC back... Tbh, I think it is with the intention of the exact opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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