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I know. I was there to pay witness. Both times.

On his way home to Sweden, from Italy, to retire due to injury. Gets a call saying Rangers want to sign you on a fortune. Could have been a Rolls Royce for us if he was in anyway fit.

Sorry, I don't know what you mean by that?

Right you are. Ready to listen to your explanations on all these accusations any time. Make sure and DM me a note when you do it so I don't miss it. You've got me genuinely intrigued now. Is that program not 'utter drivel' personified by the way?

Your opinion. As a point on the accounts; I am sure that both 'sides' will be able to find justification for their position within the audited accounts. I know these accounts are being held up as an absolute insight in to the business. They wont be.

Are you mental?

Your 'usual drivel' and 'rebel' nonsense makes you sound paranoid and more than a little silly. Need I remind you that this is a forum and not everyone will agree with you. That does not make their points drivel and it does not make them any less or more of a Rangers supporter than you. What in the actual fuck does 'post as you do' mean? I post my opinion should I choose to share it or if I think I have a relevant/interesting point to add to a thread.

As I indicated I can only speculate on his reasons as to wanting to come on board (pardon the pun). From what people have told me an ego trip is not what we need worry about with Blin. That being said, every situation brings up its own complexities. As of right now? I think he would be an asset on a Board that looks to be woefully out of its depth.

What do you mean what the story is with me? You mean you want me to answer more in depth than I already did on the other thread? As for the rest of that post I literally do not know what it means.

Yes, you did. With answers (sort of) containing such things as 'usual drivel', 'ask them to explain that one to you', 'script writers' and 'you are coming away with claptrap'. As I said, insulting.

Not sure to be honest. I believe he has retired from PWC hasn't he? Might be looking for a fresh challenge? Might know Jim McColl and/or Paul Murray and/or other concerned investors and have been asked to get involved. Important to note; I do not think he is the answer to all our problems. But, will address Corporate Governance concerns and will certainly be a 'safe pair of hands'.

I asked you a bunch of questions if I am not mistaken? What are you the boss of this forum as well as the moral authority on all that is Rangers? You must be incredibly busy. How do you keep both sides of your duplicitous personality in check? You start to screech because some replies with insults and then when you are called out for the self same behaviour you stamp your feet and say 'its a forum people will disagree'. Is it really? Will they really? Can you fill me in on this phenomenon that is an Internet message board? I am just so very, very lost. Then you clue it all up with your wee jab at one forum or another. And, you have the utter gall to suggest that others are divisive in our support.

Nah mate. I am the guy from Bullseye, Jim Bowen.

You have been replying with insults and innuendo to my points and opinions all day.

You think Mather 'knows his stuff'? Ehm, on what evidence exactly? Do you think there might be a hint of conflict of interest in the owner of a sports management company running a football team? Sorry, mate didn't realize we were on to discussing the Board as whole. If you want to know my thoughts on the Board they are on the thread about 'not needing Blin etc'. At work just now so don't have time to debate it in full.

It really isn't though. How many credible companies have CEO's that have paid their way in to the position? The position should be subject to a proper hiring process. Personally speaking I would like someone with a Commercial/Brand (or Business) Development background. As for the other point, those are two pretty big mistakes. First 100 days and two mistakes like that? Without showing a great deal of strength in other areas of concern? I think your faith is admirable but not sure it is best placed.

I reckon that they should all be named after Disney cartoons or gangs from The Warriors. Either or.

Sacred Haaahhhhhahahahahaha.

The handling of the Green fiasco and the 'renewal' of Jack Irvine's contract are two points alone that have shown him to be woefully out of his depth. Paying for a stake in a business should guarantee you a spot on the Executive Committee? C'mon that is ridiculous.

In terms of skill set? Well, he was the MD of an investment arm of Deutsche Bank. So, I am sure he knows a little about a little. From what I have seen he is no less capable than our current FD. From a Board structure point of view he 'evens things up'. Meaning that Blin is not just a dead duck sitting waiting to be plucked. Personally, I think his inclusion may have become too divisive. I would have someone else in there beside Blin. But, I won't complain if he gets a role. I don't quite get the denigration of the man to be honest.

No doubt that might happen. But, there is also the chance that with the more divisive figures gone (Paul Murray aside) that it might be the start of something. Especially given that Blin's real talent is Corporate Governance and taking the long view. His inclusion in a fairly constructed Board might be the steadying influence all involved need. Optimistic on my part, no doubt. But, could happen.

Why? Out of interest.

It is actually not a bad thing, mate. It can help ensure that Executive Committee performance is subject to a deeper level of scrutiny. I should add that the way I would make up the Board would be two members of Executive Committee and three Non-Executive Board members. The two ExecComm members would usually be the CEO and CFO. (Thought sometimes VP Legal/General Council may be on there).

Good question to be honest. It would be interesting to see what he gets paid. And, what his bonusable KPI's are.

I would rather we bring Blin on to install serious Corporate Governance and lose the rest of them. I think Mather has gone too far now that he has renewed Irvine's contract. Hopefully, we can actually engage in a proper recruitment process and get in people of the highest calibre to take key executive positions. Where that leaves the Board and who is appointed is anybody's guess. But, I have seen enough from the current incumbents to know they are either out of their depth or bent.