Bertent 2,081 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Do we need a Commissionaire ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_ger 1,454 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Give him a free tickets to the games, other than that we need people who are football savy or business savy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloret1972 13 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What could John actually do for the club that someone far more qualified couldn't?I'm afraid sentimentality is right oot the windae in these days of the biggest re-build job in the club's history and it has to be said that Grieg was found wanting during the Craig Whyte heist of the club's finances, big style. He did the the three monkeys trick and in my book he has no place at Ibrox anymore. His statue is outside and that is his special accolade. Leave it that.And I'll upset some in also saying that Walter Smith's return is more out of a need for his face than any commercial nous that he can bring to the boardroom. He burned his image badly when he was stupid enough to get into bed with Jim McColl when the club was fighting for its existence. Unforgivable Wattie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_ger 1,454 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What could John actually do for the club that someone far more qualified couldn't?I'm afraid sentimentality is right oot the windae in these days of the biggest re-build job in the club's history and it has to be said that Grieg was found wanting during the Craig Whyte heist of the club's finances, big style. He did the the three monkeys trick and in my book he has no place at Ibrox anymore. His statue is outside and that is his special accolade. Leave it that.And I'll upset some in also saying that Walter Smith's return is more out of a need for his face than any commercial nous that he can bring to the boardroom. He burned his image badly when he was stupid enough to get into bed with Jim McColl when the club was fighting for its existence. Unforgivable Wattie.Behave yourself. Not his smartest move but he was doing what he perceived as his bit to secure the future of the club. Far from unforgivable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Disappointed that he left so quietly the last time, if he had taken his decision and the opportunity to shine a light on what happened, it may have helped matters. Unfortunately, it was left to people to assume he wouldn't have left unless there was something going on, but nothing ever came out.I want people on the board who will be capable and willing to find out what is going on in the company and looking after the best interests of the company, club and investors. JG isn't that man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 As a former Rangers Captain and Manager through the best and worst of times he has my respect, and should always be welcomed and applauded by all at Ibrox.From a practical viewpoint though I do not think he would bring much to the setup being built now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainofIndustry 921 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I was critical when he was first appointed to the board and much of what I said then still stands, eg he hasn't worked in football for decades, he's about as bright as 3am, his name means less than nothing outside Glasgow and he has no fresh thinking to bring to the club. Plus, his 3 wise monkeys routine under Murray proved he is of no value as a director.Enjoy your retirement, John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakthejap 2 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Dundee, Probably around 1963 - Dundee v Rangers I think. I'm 14 years old and on my own making my way to bus or rail station. I chance upon John Greig and I think Sandy Jardine just ahead of me. I asked John Greig for his autograph and the torrent of abuse that I got from him was way beyond what you would expect to hear from your hero. Really hurt me that man but didn't stop me being a Bluenose all these years but that day put a real sour taste in my mouth regarding John Greig. So it would be a big No from me to see him returning to Ibrox. As for him being the greatest Ranger ever well all you have to do is look at some of the truly great footballers not that long before Greig came on the scene and there are many candidates to be the greatest Ranger ever.WATP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 John Greig has had his time lets not start this debate every month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionRedHMS 190 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 What could John actually do for the club that someone far more qualified couldn't?I'm afraid sentimentality is right oot the windae in these days of the biggest re-build job in the club's history and it has to be said that Grieg was found wanting during the Craig Whyte heist of the club's finances, big style. He did the the three monkeys trick and in my book he has no place at Ibrox anymore. His statue is outside and that is his special accolade. Leave it that.And I'll upset some in also saying that Walter Smith's return is more out of a need for his face than any commercial nous that he can bring to the boardroom. He burned his image badly when he was stupid enough to get into bed with Jim McColl when the club was fighting for its existence. Unforgivable Wattie.Maybe it's time to build bridges and Wattie is the start.McColl may still turn out to be a major player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Defensive coach----tin hat on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadman 352 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 no from me - had his time. As a player he was excellent for the club as captain, as a manager - not so good, but as a (non-exec) director he done nothing that was of any benefit to the club, at the end of the day he was a face for corporate events and nothing more. Sandy Jardine is doing a more than adequate job and has shown true passion for the club and stood up when he needed to be counted, we don't need John Greig in any capacity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alectrician 70 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 For the benefit all whos memory has faded....John Greig was captain when Rangers won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1972 beating Dynamo Moscow 3–2 in Barcelona.Bring him back in ANY capactity Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 For the benefit all whos memory has faded....John Greig was captain when Rangers won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1972 beating Dynamo Moscow 3–2 in Barcelona.Bring him back in ANY capactity And what does that matter? He isn't being judged on his footballing ability, more what skills and attributes he would bring to the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 No thanks. He had his time and would just be another cost we could do without. Apparently a bit of a dick to a lot of fans, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
annanbear 5 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Big NO from me. He shirked his duties as a director that got us in the shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechip 359 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 He was a board member who acted as an ambassador for Rangers.There's obviously a lot of bitterness towards him, over not being vocal, doing enough, over the last year. Those judging him should ask themselves what they did to warrant their judgements of others. We expect a lot from The Greatest Ranger Ever and its natural to feel let down as he stayed away. It was a highly emotional time and we all make mistakes. But, like I said, I'd take him back in the same role as Walter (non-exec board member) in a heartbeat.Definitely agree. I bet only a small minority who saw Captain Blood play are on here whinging and moaning about him. The rest probably never saw him play and if that's the case you missed a man who would run through a brick wall. Sure he maybe could have said more while he was on the board but so could a lot of others. Did the penny not drop for some short sighted people? Big John walking away was the biggest hint anyone could have had that there was something not right about Googly Eyes and we chose to ignore it. We are also culpible.John Greig is a Rangers legend and deserves respect. He is also an elderly man and for that he also deserves respect.If you don't like any of that post, tough. Because I don't give a f**k about people who slag off a Rangers Legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Definitely agree. I bet only a small minority who saw Captain Blood play are on here whinging and moaning about him. The rest probably never saw him play and if that's the case you missed a man who would run through a brick wall. Sure he maybe could have said more while he was on the board but so could a lot of others. Did the penny not drop for some short sighted people? Big John walking away was the biggest hint anyone could have had that there was something not right about Googly Eyes and we chose to ignore it. We are also culpible.John Greig is a Rangers legend and deserves respect. He is also an elderly man and for that he also deserves respect.If you don't like any of that post, tough. Because I don't give a f**k about people who slag off a Rangers Legend.I didn't even get to see him play. There's hundreds of reasons we voted him The Greatest Ranger Ever. He'll always have a place at Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 And its a no from me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebarra 0 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 no way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblybear 258 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 On another forum, it's being said the man is not too well, now I for one will NOT turn on a man that has spent his whole life a Ranger. He is/was a great ambassador for the club and has done nothing wrong, while others cannot say the same? The mans a pensioner have some respect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,686 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 It is doubtful if there is anything to be gained by having The Greatest Ever Ranger on the board nowadays, but those lining up to have some sort of cheap shot at John Grieg need to have a long hard look at themselves and remember exactly what he did for the club during his playing days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 At the very least Charles (along with Walter) should have a chat with John to see if there is a role he could play at Rangers. Maybe he and a few other legends could front up a 'legends' forum of respected opinion to help inform the Board which claims to know so little about football on ideas Rangers could consider to increase the standing and reputation of Rangers across Europe? Or maybe even lead in a 3 min slot at half time to showcase famous moments from Rangers past on the big screens? Just ideas. Main point is not to slot John into a role he does not fit and to consult first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Respected the guy as a footballer and as a captain, but no respect for him as a man.Stories from my uncle about him and from what I've heard from others on here, confirm what my uncle has said.The greatest ever Rangers' are already part of the club, Ally McCoist and Walter Smith. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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