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A non executive chairman is a part time office holder who sits on and chairs the main board of a company, and also usually provides support and advice to a chief executive officer. This position usually entails fulfilling a similar function on a number of ancillary board committee, as well as being a political figurehead of the company.

Cheers mate I think that covers it, can't think of a single person I would rather have working with Mathers just now, Walters been at the club for 16 years, plus I understand he has a successful company that turns over 3 million a year. Will look on it as a positive until shown different.

bluebear1971, I do not think you are in the minority.

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No what did Advocaat or Smith or Souness provide during their Directorships? or John Greig? What have Smith and Hart been doing in their non-exec directorships? John McLelland as non-exec Chairman under SDM. They may carry the same responsibility for the company overall but each will fulfill different roles based on their skills.

Sir Alex at Man United, Bobby Charlton at Man United. Another two who have directorships yet won't particularly contribute an awful lot to the business side of the company yet being a fantastic spokesperson to roll out.

you said that many non- exec directors would not have a vote - and that is wrong - however any director is just a job on behalf of shareholders - but all directors are equal but as shareholders appoint directors and have the real power there are varying degrees of strength a director may have in carrying a topic. but all directors - non- exec not are equal if the shit hits the fan.

BTw and for what it's worth Walter said in his statement he does NOT intend to take a passive role !!

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I'm in the minority but I am actually happy about the appointment. the other directors clearly think he is the man for the job. Although Walter has no experience I am sure he will always have the best interest of the club in every decision he makes and there is other directors/staff there that will have responsibilities. I can't imagine Walter wants the job for ever and i'm sure he will just be in the position for a couple of years till everything is settled.

the club has been in a mess over the last few months with imran, green, stockbridge, murray all rumoured to be leaking stories and tbh if they are going to behave like that then they are all better gone.

Hopefully things will settle down now, board cutting out backstabing and leaks, good few signings made so I am positive and looking forward to start of the season.

They are all still there apart IA.

Cheers mate I think that covers it, can't think of a single person I would rather have working with Mathers just now, Walters been at the club for 16 years, plus I understand he has a successful company that turns over 3 million a year. Will look on it as a positive until shown different.

bluebear1971, I do not think you are in the minority.

Never knew that. Whats his business?

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I'm in the minority but I am actually happy about the appointment. the other directors clearly think he is the man for the job. Although Walter has no experience I am sure he will always have the best interest of the club in every decision he makes and there is other directors/staff there that will have responsibilities. I can't imagine Walter wants the job for ever and i'm sure he will just be in the position for a couple of years till everything is settled.

the club has been in a mess over the last few months with imran, green, stockbridge, murray all rumoured to be leaking stories and tbh if they are going to behave like that then they are all better gone.

Hopefully things will settle down now, board cutting out backstabing and leaks, good few signings made so I am positive and looking forward to start of the season.

don't like this forum kid you that your in the minority ur not

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Until someone can convincingly set out exactly what business and commercial credentials Walter Smith has to be a Chairman of a football club of the stature of Rangers, and what relevant material expertise and experience at sufficiently senior levels that Craig Mather has for the position of CEO then I give no benefit of doubt to a senior leadership pairing that is - to all material purposes - untried at this level. It is a huge bet. An experiment with executives who are untried at this level. Do they really, really, have the wherewithal, acumen, leadership skill, commercial nous, experience to propel Rangers forward at any sort of pace that would provide the business and financial enablers for the Club to be competitive at the highest levels in any sort of prompt timescale? I regret do not see it. I fear a period of settling for a quiet life, for the backwaters of Scottish football and just plodding along, for a 'it goes without saying' line of a return to dignified silence. Gone, I suspect, is a fierce ambition to return to the top as fast as possible. To be proved wrong on this I will expect to see a Chairman and interim CEO with sleeves rolled up and demonstrating very high levels of visible initiative, drive, commitment, deal-making power, money-raising power, stringent financial stewardship, high-quality communications with Supporters, firm and effective promotion and defence of Rangers interests in the face of media and 'active harm' assault. Will we see that sort of leadership? I'll wait and see and for me, these will be litmus tests of whether they really do cut the mustard to be Chairman and CEO of Rangers for this era we are in.

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They are all still there apart IA.

Never knew that. Whats his business?

What do all Ex Footballers do, he is a director in 4 Companys at present, one of them is PUB ENTERPRISES LIMITED, with a net value of 1.9 million. He's also been a Director in 3 failed Companys, so suppose that will count against him.

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Cut the childish, petty, personal shit out now. I cleaned up a thread of this pish yesterday, I'm not doing it again today.

Ed, Buzz, Fury, probably more but you're the three that spring immediately to mind - just stop it.

Thanks BP but just another thread hijacked. :(
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FFS!!!!

Dignified silence, jobs for the boys, daily rebel in the know, bbc welcomed, radio snyde welcomed and an sfa love-in. Hope I'm wrong.

I completely agree with everyone single one of your important points; however, I think, though, at this particular point in time, his appointment as Chairman is a shrewd move for the club if used properly.

Rangers are currently in a hurricane of chaos from so many attacks on non football fronts.

So we have to be a little smarter in mobilizing our assets in our response.

Walters best assets are his class and dignity.

He is the perfect figurehead to represent us at this time.

Our public face - our monarch :)

At the same time, I hasten to add, we need a streetfighter of a Chief Exec - one who takes absolutely no shit from any source. But it's essential that he works quietly in the background rather than being the public face of the club.

While a public coronation of Walter as King of Rangers might be a trifle OTT, he can, however, perform the exact same role as Chairman.

Critical responsibilites inherent in the traditional role of Chairman such as 'business' - essential responsiblities that Walter knows piss all about can easily be designated to specialists in the field.

There's no way Walter's getting rid of Ally as manager.

But I don't see this as much of a problem in the short term.

Ally has shown that he is more than capable of getting us through the lower divisions. He will, without doubt, get us back to the spl.

However, I think it's pretty clear that, from a tactical perspective, success in semi finals of the euro league championships is a bit of a longshot for Ally.

After getting us back into the spl, Ally should be not be our manager.

As with Walter we should put him in a position that will get the most out of his best asset - his phenomenal charisma.

He is a perfect General Manager ( Director of Football) whose primary tasks include convincing the best coaches and players to come to our club, and dealing with agents. There is absolutely no one more capable of charming players and coaches that otherwise might not come to us for whatever reasons, including financial, than Ally.

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This appointment will help sell season tickets. That in itself is very good. Walter will be a great figurehead too. Again good.

He is a non executive Chairman. He can argue his point, cajole others etc., but if I am correct he has no vote being a non executive board member. Someone please correct me if I am wrong on this point.

I think this is good given his sterling reputation.

I just hope he is not for jobs for the boys. We need a business like approach to all things at Ibrox. He may though have good ideas regarding scouting and fitness programs or he may be rooted in the past.

Time will tell, but at least the paranoia of the mhedia may subside.

Also maybe Regan will be less tempted to take on a man with Walter's reputation.

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This appointment will help sell season tickets. That in itself is very good. Walter will be a great figurehead too. Again good.

He is a non executive Chairman. He can argue his point, cajole others etc., but if I am correct he has no vote being a non executive board member. Someone please correct me if I am wrong on this point.

I think this is good given his sterling reputation.

I just hope he is not for jobs for the boys. We need a business like approach to all things at Ibrox. He may though have good ideas regarding scouting and fitness programs or he may be rooted in the past.

Time will tell, but at least the paranoia of the mhedia may subside.

Also maybe Regan will be less tempted to take on a man with Walter's reputation.

Much as I would love to see Walter give Regan one of his put downs it would not be in the best interest of the club, it would not be in the best interest of the club, it would not be in the best interest of the club, if i repeat that a few thousand times I might even believe it....

Walter in fine form.

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Until someone can convincingly set out exactly what business and commercial credentials Walter Smith has to be a Chairman of a football club of the stature of Rangers, and what relevant material expertise and experience at sufficiently senior levels that Craig Mather has for the position of CEO then I give no benefit of doubt to a senior leadership pairing that is - to all material purposes - untried at this level. It is a huge bet. An experiment with executives who are untried at this level. Do they really, really, have the wherewithal, acumen, leadership skill, commercial nous, experience to propel Rangers forward at any sort of pace that would provide the business and financial enablers for the Club to be competitive at the highest levels in any sort of prompt timescale? I regret do not see it. I fear a period of settling for a quiet life, for the backwaters of Scottish football and just plodding along, for a 'it goes without saying' line of a return to dignified silence. Gone, I suspect, is a fierce ambition to return to the top as fast as possible. To be proved wrong on this I will expect to see a Chairman and interim CEO with sleeves rolled up and demonstrating very high levels of visible initiative, drive, commitment, deal-making power, money-raising power, stringent financial stewardship, high-quality communications with Supporters, firm and effective promotion and defence of Rangers interests in the face of media and 'active harm' assault. Will we see that sort of leadership? I'll wait and see and for me, these will be litmus tests of whether they really do cut the mustard to be Chairman and CEO of Rangers for this era we are in.

Substitute the name of our manager (McCoist) for Smith in this observation and you've got two articles in one.

Both untried, both lacking the necessary skill sets....and both delighted to back one another in a self-preservation-sort-of-way.

Welcome back to another period of dignified, cheek-turning silence. :(

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How can a thread be hijacked when you reply to a post directed at you?

Still a lot of unanswered questions though.... Main one I would like to know is the Rst now going to be taking Rangers press conferences? As Walter is a well known Rangers Fan.... And the Rst are the voice of Rangers Fans... It would make sense???

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Cut the childish, petty, personal shit out now. I cleaned up a thread of this pish yesterday, I'm not doing it again today.

Ed, Buzz, Fury, probably more but you're the three that spring immediately to mind - just stop it.

I never noticed your post yesterday...............From my point of view I was answering posts and comments made by others, who appear like thieves in the nigh then disappear,as far as I am concerned I never abused anyone merely replied in a tone that was directed my way................anyway I think the other two will probably disappear until the next crisis appears.

Truly I am a nice and pleasant guy :blush:

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I never noticed your post yesterday...............From my point of view I was answering posts and comments made by others, who appear like thieves in the nigh then disappear,as far as I am concerned I never abused anyone merely replied in a tone that was directed my way................anyway I think the other two will probably disappear until the next crisis appears.

Truly I am a nice and pleasant guy :blush:

No offence Ed, but you know as well as I do that you're around anything to do with the RST or Fury like a fly round shite. The phrase 'bull in a china shop' springs to mind. I get that you don't like them, but there are far more constructive ways to make your point.

I don't want to ban anyone from commenting on specific subjects, but if every thread involving certain subjects or posters is ruined, I'll not have any choice. That's not only directed at you mate, but you can see the state threads end up in when this crap starts.

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No offence Ed, but you know as well as I do that you're around anything to do with the RST or Fury like a fly round shite. The phrase 'bull in a china shop' springs to mind. I get that you don't like them, but there are far more constructive ways to make your point.

I don't want to ban anyone from commenting on specific subjects, but if every thread involving certain subjects or posters is ruined, I'll not have any choice. That's not only directed at you mate, but you can see the state threads end up in when this crap starts.

Have to say I neither dislike or like them, it's the way they come on and sput off the holier than thou attitude, pule their always wrong. Fury I merely question him about his posts and how he only appears at certain times , like the other day he came on and went into one straight away.......but near the end of said thread i moved to PM certain posts to keep them out of the thread.

Will be all quiet from them now, for awhile I guess.

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No offence Ed, but you know as well as I do that you're around anything to do with the RST or Fury like a fly round shite. The phrase 'bull in a china shop' springs to mind. I get that you don't like them, but there are far more constructive ways to make your point.

I don't want to ban anyone from commenting on specific subjects, but if every thread involving certain subjects or posters is ruined, I'll not have any choice. That's not only directed at you mate, but you can see the state threads end up in when this crap starts.

Buzz and Fury give as good as they get. They can be condescending and nippy in their replies for next to nothing.

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Buzz and Fury give as good as they get. They can be condescending and nippy in their replies for next to nothing.

Absolutely, that's why they were also named in the initial post I made about this thread-ruining: http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253340&st=440#entry1061089498

Nothing personal about any of them, I'm just sick to death (as are many others) of every thread on certain subjects ending up in the same old clusterfuck.

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It's ok, all finished with on here re them.....I am joining the rst to demand answers from furry and will picket the stv studios when he's on to hassle the uncle tom ( double blast there english and the other Uncle Tom meaning :7325: )

Over and out :7325:

The return of The Good Old Friday Glasgow Banter :7325:

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