TheFlyingPig 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Just been emailed this , for what its worth http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-bus...-bid/article.do The resignation of Sir David Murray as chairman and director of Glasgow Rangers has sparked speculation as to who may take over the current Scottish Premier League champions should he go the whole distance and offload his majority shareholding. At this week's party for the unveiling of the new Green's Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the City, David Burnside resurfaced in connection with the club. Burnside, the former British Airways spin doctor, Ulster Unionist politician and now with his own successful PR agency (clients include Scots Sir Fred Goodwin and Sir Jackie Stewart), was at the Green's bash and was not denying his interest. In 2007, Burnside said he wanted to put together a consortium to buy out Murray's stake but at that time the Rangers chairman was not in a mood to sell. Then last week, Murray announced he was quitting, saying he wanted to take a back seat after 20 years of almost daily involvement with the Ibrox club. Murray gave no indication of what might happen to his shares. Burnside is not short of well-connected fellow Rangers supporters — one of his friends is the Sky business presenter, Jeff Randall. Branson's Galactic flying high Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's a guessing game right now. TBH, it will be whatever offer the bank decides is acceptable, not what David Murray decides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hes not got the cash or the contacts imo, he only metioned us before because he was in the middle of an election and looking for a few more votes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hes not got the cash or the contacts imo, he only metioned us before because he was in the middle of an election and looking for a few more votes. Thats a great point. I would see it as more likely that some people Alistair Johnston knows putting something together could happen, but, not this really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RON7736 3 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 We will have a new owner shortly of that there is no doubt, if this guy wants it its alright with me. The question is who else is lurking in the wings one day i reckon before long we will have a new regime. So i hope you are right but lets wait and see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSpliff 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Doesn't stack up this one. Burnside said at the time that Murray was not in the mood, but the chairman had said long before then that he was prepared to sell. These two things alone are incompatible, so either there's nothing in this or there is more to it than we've been told. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I thought it was Frank Burnside..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingPig 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Doesn't stack up this one. Burnside said at the time that Murray was not in the mood, but the chairman had said long before then that he was prepared to sell. These two things alone are incompatible, so either there's nothing in this or there is more to it than we've been told. Thought that myself when I read it. Murray has also suggested he knocked back offers because they were not in the best interest of Rangers. Anyone know if Burnside has cash? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I can see some decent investment coming in from North America soon. Hopefully from the right people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hes not got the cash or the contacts imo, he only metioned us before because he was in the middle of an election and looking for a few more votes. Thats a great point. I would see it as more likely that some people Alistair Johnston knows putting something together could happen, but, not this really Think the Alistair Johnston links are more likely than anything Burnside could possibly dream up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 14 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Doesn't stack up this one. Burnside said at the time that Murray was not in the mood, but the chairman had said long before then that he was prepared to sell. These two things alone are incompatible, so either there's nothing in this or there is more to it than we've been told. I don't believe Burnside even talked to Murray. There was just a pre-election soundbite and then.....nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Doesn't stack up this one. Burnside said at the time that Murray was not in the mood, but the chairman had said long before then that he was prepared to sell. These two things alone are incompatible, so either there's nothing in this or there is more to it than we've been told. Thought that myself when I read it. Murray has also suggested he knocked back offers because they were not in the best interest of Rangers. Anyone know if Burnside has cash? Given the burnside guys said ""It is not a crime to have a club with a proud Protestant,Scottish and British culture that can share its love of football with all faiths" Maybe thats a reason? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSpliff 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Doesn't stack up this one. Burnside said at the time that Murray was not in the mood, but the chairman had said long before then that he was prepared to sell. These two things alone are incompatible, so either there's nothing in this or there is more to it than we've been told. I don't believe Burnside even talked to Murray. There was just a pre-election soundbite and then.....nothing. Tend to agree. He seems happy to associate himself with buying Rangers but never actually says anything to indicate he's serious as far as I can see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamteuchter 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I think i remember that a consortium went to Murray that involved this gentleman a few years ago and Murray knocked them back as he didnt believe that they could take the club forward. They did have discussions and he said no to them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSpliff 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I think i remember that a consortium went to Murray that involved this gentleman a few years ago and Murray knocked them back as he didnt believe that they could take the club forward. They did have discussions and he said no to them Which is the opposite impression given by Burnside! Though I suppose he would say that if he got a KB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 14 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I think i remember that a consortium went to Murray that involved this gentleman a few years ago and Murray knocked them back as he didnt believe that they could take the club forward. They did have discussions and he said no to them Where did you hear that? I know Murray made claim to have been almost there with some mysterious consortium that he knocked back at the last moment, but there was never any suggestion that this was Burnside that I was aware of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineflyer 2 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's a guessing game right now. TBH, it will be whatever offer the bank decides is acceptable, not what David Murray decides. I'm afraid that's just not true. The only deal to be done will be Murray selling HIS shareholding. He'll choose who he sells to, on what terms, when and at what price. The bank may well put pressure on but fundamentally, the bank cannot sell what it doesn't own. It's not a case of selling the club but of Murray selling all or only part of his shareholding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamteuchter 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I think i remember that a consortium went to Murray that involved this gentleman a few years ago and Murray knocked them back as he didnt believe that they could take the club forward. They did have discussions and he said no to them Where did you hear that? I know Murray made claim to have been almost there with some mysterious consortium that he knocked back at the last moment, but there was never any suggestion that this was Burnside that I was aware of. I think that it was in the Observeror Guardian in an interview with Murray. It was about a year ago i think. I thought it was always known that it was this dude. I dont think that he has the cash or the clout and would go along with the "get me elected" view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,504 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's a guessing game right now. TBH, it will be whatever offer the bank decides is acceptable, not what David Murray decides. no it wont unless we are in administration then the bank cannot stop murray selling to who he wants to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMS 27 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Mmmmm, runs a PR company and has Sir Fred Goodwin as a client, wonder how that's going for him? I'd be astonished if there is anything in this story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 DI Burnside? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy1shoe 63 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 DI Burnside? \he went bad then died so cant be him haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,638 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 They'll be watchin the Bill when we're in Seville ! http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h...D1%26ie%3DUTF-8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 To be fair they wont caus STV gave up the syndicated ITV rights and show home made programmes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekweir29 505 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Frank Burnside whatever happened to himfrank.bmp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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