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Assume cutting bonuses etc., running club correctly, no more players signings without off loading the duds etc. There was talk of a further share issue next year.

He believes he can win the vote without buying out Green etc.

Lee Wallace is not world class, nowhere near it. Good player and best Scottish left back though.

Not me!!! Gordon Watson who wrote the article!! His name is at end.

If they are McColl is beaten, but in his statement the other day he seemed sure he would get the required support.

We are doomed!!!

McColl said he is not interested in buying more shares, he believes he can win the vote at an egm with the backing of institutional investors and other small shareholdings.

This guy? Former MP Sarwar's son cleared of £850,000 fraud Athif Sarwar leaves court with his wife Michelle, mother, and father, MohammedContinue reading the main story Related Stories The son of Scotland's first Muslim MP has had a his conviction for a £850,000 money laundering scam overturned by appeal judges. Athif Sarwar, 32, was jailed for three years after being found guilty of using the family's cash and carry business to conceal the proceeds of VAT frauds. Appeal judges agreed there was a lack of evidence to link him to the crime. His father, former Labour MP Mohammed Sarwar, said his son had been the victim of "institutionalised racism". During his trial, the Crown said Athif Sarwar, then managing director of United Wholesale warehouse in Glasgow, had used the business to launder the money in return for a 10% cut. 'Perverse' verdicts Since the guilty verdict in May 2007, Mr Sarwar, from Mearnskirk, East Renfrewshire, continued to protest his innocence. Just two weeks after he was sentenced he was freed to await the outcome of his appeal. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote My family and myself have suffered for the last eight years and this was a living hell for my family”Mohammed Sarwar Mr Sarwar claimed he suffered a miscarriage of justice because there was not enough evidence to link him to the scam, which was said to be going on between February and April 2003. He also claimed the jury verdicts were perverse because another man, Mansoor Khan, then 43, of Giffnock, Glasgow, who was assistant manager at Sarwar's United Wholesale warehouse, was cleared. After appeal judges overturned his son's conviction, former MP Mohammed Sarwar hit out at the authorities who brought the case. Leaving court with his son, Mr Sarwar said: "I believe institutionalised racism has played a part. My family and myself have suffered for the last eight years and this was a living hell for my family. The former MP called for an inquiry into the 2003 investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which eventually led to his son standing trial at the High Court in Glasgow. "I believe the Crown got it wrong, HMRC got it wrong and - I am saying this with a heavy heart - that Lord Carloway, the trial judge, got it wrong." But, he added: "We are proud of Scottish justice, where justice can prevail, and the calibre of the appeal judges really impressed me."

Remember it well. Mate had a broken leg and was on crutches so we got tickets for the boys enclosure (east).

Better phoning TO and quoting mates seat details?

I accept that there were one off payments required for various capital projects. But there was no need (other than greed) for directors to pay themselves so highly, pay themselves bonuses for winning Div 3, paying exorbitant amounts in salary & perks to the coaching staff. As I've said before they are all complicit, on a gravy train and they ain't going to stop until they are removed.

3400 x £350 = £11900000 Taking £350 as average ST, it could be more. If we have only £10M left then its obvious we have spent all the IPO money. When are the fans going to wake up and realise that we have a board and coaching staff that are taking us to the cleaners? All of then need to be removed, roll on the egm.

See post 30.

Ok I'll bite. George Salmond the ref and ex cricketer?

Link with pictures. http://ggw1872.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/blog-simply-best-our-day-out-at-ibrox.html?m=1

Stolen from Twitter.

THE RANGERS, THE CLUB, THE PEOPLE Saturday 10th August, 2013, a day our family will never ever forget. The day we came full circle as a family of many cultures, strong connections with Glasgow and the West of Scotland, the Rangers and New Zealand, and our Maori heritage, links that combined and swirled into a magical trip of discovery for mum, pride and re-commitment for myself personally and a special opportunity to honour the late David Glen Watson, the man who taught me everything about what it means to be part of this very unique and special football club. EARLY START Keen to get off on the right note, I sent my step-father down the road to buy mum flowers and a wee card, then bring them back up to the Hotel so I could stuff them discretely into the Thornton Suite with the help of Lisa Forbes, the Rangers hospitality lass. To create the diversion, when we arrived at Ibrox Stadium, I ordered mum and Richard off to the Mega Store for (another) look around. WE'RE OFF AND RUNNING Up the famous Marble Staircase, mum stops halfway and starts having a wee private greet to herself. We paused on the landing, took a wee minute to ourselves, then we were met by true bluenose David Mason, who guided us to the Thornton Suite and into our seats. Andy Cameron introduced us to the Suite. "Everybody, a special welcome to Gordon, Ida and Richard, who have come 12,000 miles from New Zealand - happy birthday, Ida - everybody give them a warm round of applause!" Mum's eyes popped out of her head. "Is that for me?!," she said. Time for another greet. "Aye, mum, it is - happy birthday," I replied. At this juncture, away goes Richard on one, having a greet himself. That gets me going, then we're all off on one together. The day was not even 15 minutes gone..! THE GOALIE - with Andy Cameron Excellent cameo by The Goalie and a funny line of questioning with Goram certain Rangers were coming right under Super Ally. "These are the shite years," Goram said, "but the support has been magnificant." "I can just see the CD now," Cameron quipped: "Rangers: The Shite Years!" NICKY CLARK & CAMMY BELL Two players excluded yesterday were goalkeeper Cammy Bell and striker Nicky Clark. Andy quizzed the pair on signing for the Rangers, their hopes, their analysis of where the team was at currently, where it was heading and competition for places in the line-up and the squad. While I struggle to remember the answers exactly, both lads spoke with reverence about the training facilities at the Rangers compared respectfully with Queen of the South and Kilmarnock and its clear that both Bell and Clark understand the task in front of them to become established Rangers regulars. Nicky Clark impressed me in the friendly with Newcastle, especially his shooting ability, pace and willingness to work hard for space off Jon Daly. Given time, I think Nicky Clark could go a long long way at the Club. Lisa Forbes (RFC) with mum RANGERS STAFF When the Club went into administration everybody was concerned about the football team, institution and our immediate future. Would we go out of existence? Would the players respond? Would they stay..? Somewhere in the tornado of Hell, the future of the Club staff suddenly crept further up the queue of growing concern as it became clear there could be redundancies, redundancies of folk for whom working at Ibrox was their livelihood. No flash sports cars or five figure weekly wages here; we're talking rank and file staff, staff whom earn money, similar money to many of the punters. Not a fortune, perhaps, but certainly enough to pay the bills, the mortgage, send kids to school, put a roof over their heads. As Super Ally said at the Supporters Meeting: "Players are greedy. They always be ok. Players will be fine. They will always find another contract, another club. But for the staff here during that tough period, being out of a job was a real possibility." To that end, let me say the staff we met at Ibrox, at all levels, be that the hardworking media team, the general staff, selected departmental heads, operations staff, football staff and stewards, ALL delivered a first class professional service on Match Day, Flag Day. We're are LUCKY to have these folks in such difficult times where there are boardroom ructions. Despite the seemingly endless upheaval, they continue to set the bar high on all aspects of delivering Match Day (in the Media Team's case, delivering EVERY day). Take a bow, Club staff, you are Simply The Best. THE DIRECTOR'S BOX After mum finished her full Scottish breakfast, we were tapped on the shoulder and told we would be taking in the match from the Director's Box. I just about fell off my seat. When I opened the envelope and pulled the tickets out, both mum and my step dad weren't sure what was said as they were a bit hard of hearing. When I handed the passes over, cue more crying. Then I started - so much for the West of Scotland Maori Warrior - what an absolute Jessie! After stabbing myself in the knee with a penknife to restore my masculinity (joking!), we pulled ourselves together and when the call came to go to our seats, the excitement really began! SANDY JARDINE Seeing Sandy Jardine unfurl the Third Division title flag on the pitch was utterly humbling. A legend as a player, a legend for the Rangers almost immediately after crashing into administration, Mr. Jardine's moment on the pitch was thoroughly deserved. It was one of my personal highlights of the day and we wish Mr. Jardine a speedy recovery to full health as soon as possible. We still miss you dad 1872 RANGERS FC 1872 Walking up those steps in the Director's Box had the knees trembling. My knees, not my 80 year old mum and step dad. We were halfway up and I turned to them. "Before we get to the top of the staircase, I want you to remember Station Park, Dens and Ibrox on Tuesday, because when you get to the top of these steps, you're going to be in awe. Are you ready?" When we got to the top of the landing, mum and Richard were slack jawed. "My God, Gordon," mum said, "I don't believe it. I just simply don't believe it. Your dad and granddad would be so so very proud." "Mum, this is all for you. You deserve it. Not many people wait 63 years for this chance, so you lap up every bit of the experience," I said. We took our seats and let me say, its pretty understandable to get a few funny looks from folks in surrounding seating. The Director's must feel a bit nervous knowing the real supporters have got an eagle eye on everyone who sits there. No Charles Green, no Easdales, but Craig Mather, Brian Stockbridge and Mr. Jardine were there, along with my new best friend, Senor Nacho Novo. My God, for a rank and file Kiwi supporter, this was truly My Blue Heaven! THE MATCH - RANGERS 4-1 BRECHIN CITY I had a good feeling about the match prior based on Newcastle the Tuesday before, but key to that was the inclusion of Nicky Law. Nicky Law is a midfield metronome, moves the ball quickly, looks to punch forward at right times and the calibration of his passing range and his first touch are absolute class, I think we all saw that. But what he also does is give Ian Black an opportunity to impress, and impress he did. Black struggled at Andy Little in action Forfar, looked sharper against Newcastle then today cranked into gear with some style and swagger. His confidence grew and with Law pulling strings alongside him, Black's game lifted to a new level. I thought they were both superb. Also, before he was subbed, Cribari looked to be a class centre half. Derided last season for the odd calamitous display, Cribari won four or five headers in the opening salvo, not easy ones, but challenges where the big lad from Brazil had to get himself into the mix and he did so without fuss. Faure looks as fit as a fiddle. Last season, Faure looked like he was carrying some weight and it was indicative of the lack of pre-season programme the players had after the license to play was held up until the day before 2012/13 season kicked off. Faure is still young enough to aim for a long term stay in Govan if he wants it and with Mohsni to come in, Cribari looking stronger, I wonder if we need an additional centre half? Boris "Kung Fu" Pandza may not be needed. Lee Wallace was superb. For a guy who is so tall and solid, Wallace has some great touches and he puts pressure on opposing fullbacks high up the pitch with or without the ball. A real top display from Lee Wallace. Jon Daly had a quiet game but he's important because he just adds another dimension to the line of attack and although the ball got tangled up in his feet at crucial moments, he got himself into top top positions and I feel he'll enjoy a purple patch, but he must be patient. Scott Gallagher is in a no-win situation given Cammy Bell is the number one in waiting, but he gave a tidy show in goals and produced some sharp saves coming off his line. He must've loved turning out at a full Ibrox and his handling and distribution were very tidy indeed. There was nothing he could do about the Brechin City goal - that was a rare old strike and would grace any stadium in the country. My brother from another mother: Nicky Law Andy Little continued his now-you-see-me, now-you-don't role, playing high up the park, wide right and vice versa. There's no doubting his industry and professionalism and I have high hopes he can and will do his best to establish himself in the team permanently. As great a guy as you will ever meet off the pitch, I have huge faith he'll be around at Ibrox for some time to come. Dean Shiels delight at scoring was self-evident and his celebration with the Club's new fitness guru told its own story. Shiels is another who could yet come good and when he does this Club is going to be spoilt for choice in the pursuit of a top eleven and the hunt for trophies and promotion. All the young lads did great and I was pleased for Ian Black when he scored from the rebound of his saved penalty. I couldn't find fault with Black's game on Saturday and it looks like he enjoyed himself, which last season, not only for him but others, wasn't always in evidence. HALFTIME - THE GOALIE AND WEE NACHO Andy Goram, Mum, myself, Nacho Novo Down to the Blue Room for a cup of tea alongside Craig Mather and the likes of Brian Stockbridge, Mr. Jardine, Nacho Novo, (even Murdo McLeod! - anyone confirm my eyesight was correct?!) and a moment to reflect. Well, mum couldn't stop smiling and talking to folks, while my step-dad, on a mission to deprive the executives of their prawn sandwiches, tried to hoover his own bodyweight in steak and gravy pies. Ordinarily, I look down on that sort of food consumption, but given my step dad justified it in such eloquent terms and tried to convince me jokingly he was doing his bit for the rank and file fan, I couldn't help but laugh to myself. That's when The Goalie and wee Nacho came into play. Chatting away happily about coming 12,000 miles to G51 2XD, The Goalie stood for a photo with us, then collared wee Novo to join us. When I started speaking in Spanish to Nacho, The Goalie chimed in. "Oh aye, its like that is it? Come on drechie drawers (Novo), you two can talk later," Goram said. A good laugh and a great memory. POST MATCH To be open with you, I didn't want the game to end and when the final whistle blew, the reality that this part of the journey - the real part, the part that locals can take for granted - was over for us. It was a sinking feeling but mixed with the elation and excitement of knowing the team had played Brechin off the park, bounced back from adversity yet again and were off to a winning start in Stage Two. Most important of all. FANS - UNION BEARS/BLUE ORDER First ones in, last ones out. Let me say this, those in the Director's Box get a bloody good position to hear the songs directed at them, so keep it up. It would be great if the whole of Ibrox supported the team the same way, imagine the noise! Every punter does his or her best, in their own idiosyncratic way and more power to them, but the fans in that corner away to our left are brilliant and their passion and dedication is essential to the ongoing journey that is the Club's return to the top. STEVE WALKER I was amazed when in the 16th minute a ripple of sustained applause reverberated throughout Ibrox Stadium to mark the sad passing of this young man. We joined in as we had read the Tweets and social media messages but what struck me was that not many around us seemed to know or understand what it was for. There were a few exceptions, of course, and I'm not criticising any group or invidual here, but it was noticeable, and perhaps an indication of a disconnect between fans and the Director's Box in a sense of nuance and perception. BIG JIG The first team players not playing sat behind us and when I turned to look, I made eye contact with Lee McCulloch who seemed to know me? I could be wrong, it was one of those surreal moments, but he raised his eyebrows and gave us a thumbs up and smile, and I turned into a big kid, smiled back then sat down a wee bit sheepishly. Lee McCulloch: Legend But isn't that what having these sorts of dreams is meant to be like? I certainly felt on top of the world and the longer the day went, the happier mum got, the more we thought about the people who have passed on, who we loved, and how they were the reason we were even here. We couldn't support Chelsea. We're not Londoners, we're not English. We have no English connections in our family tree. We couldn't support Arsenal, Manchester City or United, Accrington Stanley, Luton Town or Newcastle United. We're not from there. Same goes for Barcelona, AC Milan, River Plate or the LA Galaxy. We're in Glasgow because we feel connection here, to our family and the club, and a wee moment like that with the Rangers skipper, only reaffirms those emotions. ANDY LITTLE - TRUE GENT Johnny, myself, Andy Little Andy Little scored a goal in a great win over Celtic in the 2011-12 season. I was delighted for him then and so when he came through to the Thornton Suite for a chat, my step father stood up and hugged him. Talk about awkward turtle moments! Andy took it in good spirit and we chatted at length about the game and how he felt the team played and we've got a very lovely person dedicated to his craft playing in a Rangers jersey. I must also thank Johnny Andrews, my new mate from Northern Ireland, who arranged this with Andy and who may soon find himself in New Zealand for work reasons - Johnny, you're welcome anytime and definitely have to get you down to meet the Kiwi True Blues! After a round of photos, then my mother getting all the wee kiddies (not me) to come over and get an autograph, the Rangers photographer appeared and said, "Can you follow me, please? The manager is waiting for you!" SUPER ALLY & CRAIG MATHER James Traynor collected us with the photographer and ushered us through the corridors of Ibrox. Along the way, I ran into Gabrielle Peters, a Glasgow girl whose dad had worked at Ibrox for 38 years. Gabrielle came to New Zealand for a year and attended matches at the Paddington Pub in Auckland with the Kiwi True Blues RSC. Although during the year she was in New Zealand I worked mainly offshore, I knew who she was and we were friends of Facebook, so we had a lovely chat and we were able to meet her brother and talk about her time in New Zealand, her families wonderful and enduring connection to Rangers and experiences in Hamilton (she lived there briefly; that's where I completed my journalism studies). We continued on our way then walked down that tunnel onto the pitch and my word. What a moment to be pitch level with mum. Off to the side Alex McLeish and Gary MacAllister were talking together, then Super Ally and Craig Mather appeared. I'll be honest. I felt mentally impaired and unable to speak properly. When I extended my hand to shake Ally's, Ally grabbed me in a big bear hug and said, "Welcome home, its great to see you here - 12,000 miles, thats some journey!" I got elbowed off the ball, though, and mum grabbed Super Ally in a hug and started kissing him, and he likewise. "Here, Ally - I've already got a step dad!," I said. "Ida," Ally said to mum, "I think that's us in trouble now!" My step dad said: "Looks like that's me out the back exit and Ally McCoist is in!" "Sorry, Richard," I replied, "and I hate for you to find out like this, but I've got your P45 in my bag upstairs!" The photographer, Kirk, took a load of photos and the banter was flying everywhere. My new step dad: Super Ally McCoist Ally handed me a bag filled with a Club pennant, a signed Legends shirt, programmes, you name it, which I have given to mum and my step dad (but, bloody hell, I thought I would mug them both there and then!). "So when are you coming to visit us at Murray Park for a cup of tea and a blether?," Ally asked, "We'd love to have you out there and see the boys." Bloody hell. Did I bring my boots?! Is there still a chance? Being 40, I'm no Davie Weir, I must admit and the only shooting I'd be doing is with an iPhone camera, I'm sure. "Fancy a game of darts?," I said. "You know about the darts! Of course, no problem," Super said. Sorry, but FUCK ME. How awesome is that. Craig Mather was also brilliant and its clear he and Ally have a great personal relationship and both were delighted with the result and performance on the pitch. There was no tension, no hidden agenda, these two shared the moment genuinely, so if any fans are concerned on that score at the moment, I can allay your fears. After another round of photos and trying to prise mum off Ally McCoist, we had to go back to the Thornton Suite for a meal, then a Trophy Room tour with David Mason. At the end of the tour, Craig and the lads from the next table piled in for a photo in the trophy room before they headed out happy into Glasgow for a big night out. Davy, Davy and Jodie, I hope you and your squadron had a great night and it was brilliant to meet you all. Same with Gordon and his wife and friends from the RST - magic to make yourself known to us, we loved the banter and the jokes, the story you told about your own family commitment to Rangers, was inspiring for us, too. A NIGHT OUT IN GLASGOW - THE JONAH LOMU FACTOR With time pushing us all the way now (we go home on August 22) we went out for a function and met a bunch of mates who I worked with on various projects and mates who used to live in New Zealand but have since moved back to Scotland. It was a night of fellowship, fun, jokes and laughs and mum and Richard, my step dad, enjoyed every second of it. One group of lads kept pointing at me before eventually one asked me if I was Jonah Lomu! They wanted "Are you Jonah Lomu?" photos and videos together, despite me saying I wasn't Jonah, but it was magnificent fun anyway. The lads - Alan, Davy and their crew, piled over for a photo, then Alan, a strapping six foot three at least and built like a tank, sang happy birthday to mum then demanded the entire bar join in and before you knew it the whole place was going off like a box of lights. The lads asked her if she was my mum and quick as a flash she says: "No, I'm Jonah Lomu's Aunty, I'm only 26!" Given we were all doing our best lines in bullshitting and japing each other, Davy leaned in and said: "Big man. If we charged 5 pound per photo and a tenner for autographs, we'd make a killing here!" "Ok, Davy. You take 15%," I said, "we'll be rich!" Eventually, I conceded to fatigue and two sleepy pensioners need for sleep and drove them home before dashing out for one last hour. It was a day I wanted to keep going forever and maybe in the sense that I have the memories means it will. For all of you who have followed me on Twitter, eventually when I return to New Zealand, my Tweets will return to a mixture of more local fare, the local football scene in New Zealand ahead of our domestic season and FIFA World Cup playoff in November, as well as my FERVANT COMMITMENT to the Rangers. Please stick around. My love affair with our fine Club is far from finished, far from over. I'll have more blogs to write and more Rangers-related Tweets to send and if you see us out and about, make yourself known to us! And dad, granddad, I hope you were watching because that one was for you! Gordon Watson Kiwi True Blues RSC Glasgow, Scotland (Auckland, New Zealand) Twitter: @Gordon_Watson

Yes that is correct BUT if you take up the % that's offered to you you still have the same % in the company. If you don't take up the offer you have less % of the company than you had before the new issue. This way the money raised goes to the club and not to some individual.

Normally they would offer existing shareholders first choice in a pro rata % of what they hold. If you took up the offer you would still own the same % of the company. The price of the share would not necessarily go down with a new issue, the money raised goes to the company plus depends on what the market thinks.

I agree with you mostly. But it depends who is tweeting, it was Frankie from Gersnet so thought there may something in it. Time will tell.

Knew it was too good to last.

Looks like Gersnet is down at moment. But if Dave King underwrites issue, whats the problem?

Reading on twitter that Blin may join the board to scrutinise finances and set up new share issue for spring, with Dave King underwriting issue. Coming from Gersnet, cannot get on to forum to check. May be nonsense!!!

@GersnetOnline: Ally McCoist offers to take pay cut according to Sunday Herald article tomorrow.

Anyone know?