Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 How this site uses cookiesFRONT PAGENEWSSPORTENTERTAINMENTLIFESTYLEOPINIONHomeSport Football Football News Stephen ThompsonBy James TraynorDundee United chief Stephen Thompson quits SPL board over claims he was leaking information28 Nov 2012 00:01IT'S understood Thompson was spoken to by chairman Ralph Topping after it was alleged he was the source of stories being drip-fed to the media.Stephen ThompsonDUNDEE United’s Stephen Thompson has resigned from the SPL board after a bust-up with chairman Ralph Topping.And SPL sources claimed last night the Tannadice chairman was accused of leaking sensitive information.The source said: “Ralph had a conversation with Stephen last week and some home truths were delivered. It caused a reaction and Stephen found it indigestible.“Ralph and Stephen did not see eye to eye and I don’t think Stephen fancied coming along to next Monday’s meeting and explaining himself to the board.“Ralph had asked Stephen for a quiet five minutes during that meeting to discuss some issues.”Stories that SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster was to be sidelined in league reconstruction talks were circulating last week but our source stressed this was not the cause of fallout.However, it is believed Thompson was shocked and appalled about what had been said and after a few days of deliberation decided he had to put principle before position.Thompson was determined to play a leading role in league revamp talks but a club statement cited “professional differences” for his departure.It’s understood Thompson vehemently denied the accusations of leaking and objected strongly to Topping’s behaviour. But the SPL now have to decide whether to appoint a replacement.Apart from Doncaster and Topping, who is standing down at the end of this season, only Eric Riley (Celtic,) Aberdeen’s Duncan Fraser and Michael Johnston (Kilmarnock) remain on the board at a crucial time for the top flight amid widespread calls for radical change.The SPL tried to play down the row by releasing a bland statement which read: “Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has resigned from the SPL board with immediate effect. We thank him for his contribution.”However, United’s own statement made it clear this was not a smooth or amicable parting, pointing out Thompson “has resigned from the SPL board with immediate effect due to professional differences”.The SPL are on a collision course with the SFL over league reconstruction plans and Thompson’s resignation couldn’t have come at a worse time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionRedHMS 190 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 How this site uses cookiesFRONT PAGENEWSSPORTENTERTAINMENTLIFESTYLEOPINIONHomeSport Football Football News Stephen ThompsonBy James TraynorDundee United chief Stephen Thompson quits SPL board over claims he was leaking information28 Nov 2012 00:01IT'S understood Thompson was spoken to by chairman Ralph Topping after it was alleged he was the source of stories being drip-fed to the media.Stephen ThompsonDUNDEE United’s Stephen Thompson has resigned from the SPL board after a bust-up with chairman Ralph Topping.And SPL sources claimed last night the Tannadice chairman was accused of leaking sensitive information.The source said: “Ralph had a conversation with Stephen last week and some home truths were delivered. It caused a reaction and Stephen found it indigestible.“Ralph and Stephen did not see eye to eye and I don’t think Stephen fancied coming along to next Monday’s meeting and explaining himself to the board.“Ralph had asked Stephen for a quiet five minutes during that meeting to discuss some issues.”Stories that SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster was to be sidelined in league reconstruction talks were circulating last week but our source stressed this was not the cause of fallout.However, it is believed Thompson was shocked and appalled about what had been said and after a few days of deliberation decided he had to put principle before position.Thompson was determined to play a leading role in league revamp talks but a club statement cited “professional differences” for his departure.It’s understood Thompson vehemently denied the accusations of leaking and objected strongly to Topping’s behaviour. But the SPL now have to decide whether to appoint a replacement.Apart from Doncaster and Topping, who is standing down at the end of this season, only Eric Riley (Celtic,) Aberdeen’s Duncan Fraser and Michael Johnston (Kilmarnock) remain on the board at a crucial time for the top flight amid widespread calls for radical change.The SPL tried to play down the row by releasing a bland statement which read: “Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has resigned from the SPL board with immediate effect. We thank him for his contribution.”However, United’s own statement made it clear this was not a smooth or amicable parting, pointing out Thompson “has resigned from the SPL board with immediate effect due to professional differences”.The SPL are on a collision course with the SFL over league reconstruction plans and Thompson’s resignation couldn’t have come at a worse time.The rats are deserting the sinking ship.And Thompson is King of them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Pretty obvious they have got more than one considering this story has been leaked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabawsa 888 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Is this the Welsh Premier League we are referring to? They have loads of Leeks down there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueoutthedome 87 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 And so it begins Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyseye 0 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Call Thomson and if he's not available ask for their sporting Integrity department. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,842 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Is this the Welsh Premier League we are referring to? They have loads of Leeks down there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 So that prick thomson gets caught, then walks away sighting professional differences for leaving. No balls to say what he had done. There are to meny like hime out there, I only hope he is the first of a long line that get found out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Pretty obvious they have got more than one considering this story has been leaked.Err both sides put out press statements..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 So what info was he leaking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 So that prick thomson gets caught, then walks away sighting professional differences for leaving. No balls to say what he had done. There are to meny like hime out there, I only hope he is the first of a long line that get found out.Is this not coming from the same worm that was greetting about sporting integrity aswell a few months back? Why not explain yourself then you ugly wee roaster. And do whats right since thats what you believe is right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thomson- of course - is innocent .....until PROVEN guilty Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger for life 199 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Aye the "Liewell Loyal" are disintegrating. Won't be too long before the puppets Rhegan & Dhoncaster are on their way.Would personally like to see David Longmuir at the head of a new re-structure. He seems to be the only one in charge with commonsense! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thompson is a cunt. A sleekit, rat-faced, skinny little cunt. He screwed the Rangers supporters over that abandoned game a couple of seasons back and would without hesitation hike the ticket prices every time we came calling.Fuck him, fuck his club and fuck everything about him.I hate the bastard.Thompson....you're a wanker!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The tax case claims another victim.There is clearly a link between the verdict and Thomson being mutually consented.I expected the infighting would start as the season went on and the stark reality of no Rangers in the SPL affected the clubs balance sheets.With Thomson being one of the main bitter drivers in their crusade against Rangers, he was obviously in the way of any attempts to fix the mess they created.Thomson would see DU go bust as long as it meant he could stab at Rangers.As ever, we are happy to help facilitate this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Following quickly on the heels of lemons "I'll leave I mean it a wull" statement at the weekend it yet again shows up the SPL of having "men" and managers at the helm who throw the toys out of the pram at the slightest hint of upset.I am delighted to be a Rangers man!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz92 966 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I usually call a plumber myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionRedHMS 190 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Aye the "Liewell Loyal" are disintegrating. Won't be too long before the puppets Rhegan & Dhoncaster are on their way.Would personally like to see David Longmuir at the head of a new re-structure. He seems to be the only one in charge with commonsense!And integrity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio 1,199 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 One day, and i can only hope I am alive to see it, the whole RDL (Regan Doncaster Liewell) story will come out, it might take a few years, but it will surface. What normally happens in these scenarios is that someone within the circle feels they are hard done by, and speaks out. This causes a snowball effect and before long, someone says something that they shouldn't have. Maybe Thomson will be that man, lets fucking hope so eh ..? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 And this fucker is allowed to walk away without any retribution ? Fucking shocking, something very wrong in this country ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 It's just sporting integrity all the way at the spl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,271 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 And this fucker is allowed to walk away without any retribution ? Fucking shocking, something very wrong in this country ! That weasel faced rat bastards day will come. Those bastards who tried to kill our club and break our spirit will come to regret fucking with us! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 That weasel faced rat bastards day will come. Those bastards who tried to kill our club and break our spirit will come to regret fucking with us! Every fuckin one of them ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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