californiadreamin52 339 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Rangers owner Sir David Murray tells Ibrox sale critics to 'put up or shut up' Apr 30 2010 Exclusive by James Traynor DAVID Murray last night labelled Rangers' financial critics as scaremongers.The Ibrox owner is raging at millionaire bus group owner Douglas Park after he told a couple of Glasgow papers the SPL champions couldn't be sold while under investigation by the taxman.It was also suggested Lloyds, the bankers for both Rangers and the Murray Group, could seize all the money from season tickets and next season's Champions League matches.But Murray has dismissed those claims - and demanded Park and any others who might want to buy the club to "put up or shut up".He said: "If Douglas, Dave King, Paul Murray or anyone else wants to buy the club they all know what to do. Stop saying why you wouldn't buy it. What's the point continually trying to undermine Rangers when it's clear finances are improving?"Rangers' debts continue to fall and this club will make a profit next year. That's a remarkable turnaround."So talk about the bank or anyone else ring-fencing Champions League and season-ticket money is nonsense. It just isn't true and it will not happen."Murray wouldn't talk about exact figures but accepts it will be necessary for Walter Smith - or whoever takes over as manager should he decide he's had enough - to bring in new players. That's why he can't understand why it is being suggested the bank would sweep up every penny.Murray said: "It's just not realistic and amounts to nothing more than scaremongering."It undermines the club at a time when all the hard work people at Rangers have put in over the past two years is beginning to pay off, both on and off the pitch."Murray is still waiting to hear if London-based Andrew Ellis will press home his £33million bid for the club and it is understood his people have not been put off by HMRC's interest in Rangers' affairs.Record Sport understands Ellis and his people are close to making their decision but Murray believes the rumours of the past few days which he says link Ibrox directors King and Murray and Park have not helped at such a critical stage.He said: "If you care about the club would you endeavour to undermine it by making the kind of statements we've read from Douglas? One can only wonder why."Is it an attempt to weaken the club in the hope of getting it at a cheaper price?"I don't know but I do know Rangers are not in any danger because of their financial position."Rangers is a stand-alone company and there are no cross-guarantees tying them to the Murray Group's finances. The two are separate."Even when the Murray Group were weak about 15 months ago there was never any danger of that hitting Rangers. People can think what they will of me but one thing I would never do is put the club in that kind of danger."Let me say this again - never at any time were Rangers in jeopardy when the Murray Group were weak."Rangers and the Murray Group have rallied extremely well and it is annoying to hear people who should know better sniping at us."I seem to recall Douglas Park got in touch a couple of times. Two years ago he called Mike McGill, the finance director, and offered to buy the club for £1."Then he said he'd like to take over the running of the club but we felt that wouldn't have been in Rangers' best interests. I think it's time Douglas stopped shadow boxing and got into the ring."If he or anyone else wants to buy let them make their play. They do the due diligence and see where they are but there's nothing to hide here."I've had the club up for sale for two years because I do want to get out of football after more than 20 years in the thick of it. I'm not going to be hard to deal with and it is a straight-forward process."If Douglas, Dave King or anyone else wants to buy Rangers they all know what to do. But please, stop undermining what has been a tremendous effort by everyone at the club during very difficult and trying times."<DIV class=sitelife> // Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxibear87 129 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Well said Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edin-Bear-ugh 1 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Have to say that all looks very positive from Murray, and the finance thing clarifying there is no tie in helps alot.Will have to wait and see, but could be a masterstroke from Murray to get someone in to buy the club!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemisis 358 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Might have known it would be Murray's pet journalist he would talk to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Good interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyRyan 8 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Good interview Agreed!!On reading a lot of threads this morning....There aint half a lot of negative supporters eh? Its like they are thriving on the opportunity to have a dig no matter the news.As said :clap: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,707 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Might have known it would be Murray's pet journalist he would talk to.Oh aye cause he should have went to Daryyl King with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edin-Bear-ugh 1 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Might have known it would be Murray's pet journalist he would talk to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 576 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Speakd to the fans he gets it in the neck , he doesnt speak to fans he gets it in the neck ffs think i'll avoid this thread today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyRyan 8 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Speakd to the fans he gets it in the neck , he doesnt speak to fans he gets it in the neck ffs think i'll avoid this thread today You are spot on.People are putting up positive stories this morning and a few are still all doom and gloom! Its like they need some negativity to feed their brains!Its all looking good, a little clearer and time to wait and see what transpires! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blue plumber 777 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I think it's time Douglas stopped shadow boxing and got into the ring .good for you SDM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Well done SDM, The messege is clear , if you want to buy the most succesfull and celebrated club in the world , stop fannying about with your negativity ,trying to get the price down , put up or shut up again SDM take a bow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekweir29 505 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Good interview by SDM Looks as though all the times is a way of a bidding war. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Does this mean Daryll King must have bad sources ? hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
klbs-RFC 21 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 About time he came out and eased any worry Rangers fans had regarding the club.Great Interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 glad to see murray speak for a change, he could have done it sooner right enough, but a good interview all the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHammerBear 0 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Hugh sigh of relief. Murray finally decides to clear a few things up, but why wait till now. Makes you wonder what Daryll King and his Radio Snyde mates will try to pull next. 53 and counting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSifter 181 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Why didn't Murray and/or his staff report the £1 bid to the LSE? This is a breach of rules and could land him in hot water.Never one to tell the full truth is Dodgy Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 He never said he made an official bid...pay attention.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSifter 181 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 ""I seem to recall Douglas Park got in touch a couple of times. Two years ago he called Mike McGill, the finance director, and offered to buy the club for £1." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSifter 181 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 He never said he made an official bid...pay attention....Nicely edited retard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Is that what you would term as a bid....i thought you claimed to work in the city ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 ""I seem to recall Douglas Park got in touch a couple of times. Two years ago he called Mike McGill, the finance director, and offered to buy the club for £1.""Then he said he'd like to take over the running of the club but we felt that wouldn't have been in Rangers' best interests. I think it's time Douglas stopped shadow boxing and got into the ring."If he or anyone else wants to buy let them make their play. They do the due diligence and see where they are but there's nothing to hide here.it wasnt an official bid. he didnt go threw the stages to launch a bid. he only offered it to a board member. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 He never said he made an official bid...pay attention....Nicely edited retard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Is that what you would term as a bid....i thought you claimed to work in the city ? :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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