WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 IN response to Walter Smith’s decision to resign as Chairman of Rangers Football Club today, the Club’s Chief Executive Craig Mather said:"I am saddened that Walter felt he had to leave the Board because his advice and common sense approach over the past few months have helped enormously. Walter has his own reasons for this decision but exactly when he discloses them to everyone is up to him. "I am certain the last thing he would want to do is damage the Club more than is necessary. After all, he returned to Ibrox to help rebuild the Club, not to disrupt that process."However, I have to accept his decision and respect it. But even though he has stepped down he has made it clear that if I feel the need I can call him at any time."I want to assure everyone, fans and investors, that I am absolutely committed to continuing the work that is well underway. The Board are totally united on that front."A man I respect has left the Club but I have a duty to ensure we remain on the right track. There is no doubt in my mind we will overcome any obstacles placed before us but I do fully understand the concerns of the Rangers fans." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Mather is a good guy but we need more of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Everybody's making statements but Walter right now. Nice words from a man who probably wishes he hadn't got the CEO job now. Hang in there Mr Mather Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanger 625 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 ""I am certain the last thing he would want to do is damage the Club more than is necessary. After all, he returned to Ibrox to help rebuild the Club, not to disrupt that process."Very cryptic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,196 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Everybody's making statements but Walter right now. Nice words from a man who probably wishes he hadn't got the CEO job now. Hang in there Mr Mather It seems those 2 haven't parted on bad terms and nice to see mathers kind words tbh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,196 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 ""I am certain the last thing he would want to do is damage the Club more than is necessary. After all, he returned to Ibrox to help rebuild the Club, not to disrupt that process."Very cryptic That's the only bit that stood out for me that was slightly worrying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandblue 366 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Everything Mather has said has impressed me. He certainly knows how to conduct himself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
euanRFC 119 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Feel that is a good statement.I trust Mather and hope he is able to continue in his role at the end of this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Blues 500 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 As far as I can see, CM hasn't said anything out of turn or at the wrong time in all of this.He seems to have a sensible head when everyone around him is losing theirs.We are all frustrated by the recent events but jumping up and down will not do us any good.We all need to stay as calm as possible and keep thinking.Lets not panic and trust that CM is strong enough to see this through.I believe he is a decent man - And he has invested his own money in our club.He will either be shot at dawn or come out of this a much stronger and much respected CEO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 11,608 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Not sure if i trust Mather but he does seem genuine.Trust nae cunt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Not especially revealing but nothing wrong with it either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,394 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 That staement didn't really settle me down any more than I had hoped for. I wish it did because Mather sounds like he cares, and that at this very second means more to me than most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,065 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I really do think Mather is stuck in the middle of the warring factions.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger77 742 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I think Mather is a decent guy in an unsufferable position, however this is an Interesting statement.I struggle to see where he thanks Walter for his service as Chairman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jintybear 8,660 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Another good statement from Craig Mather, although I feel there may be a wee message in there to Walter to be careful not too say too much when he eventually releases his statement Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 341 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 The only statement I want to see is the one from Walter explaining what is happening behind the closed door of the boardroom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanger 625 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Another good statement from Craig Mather, although I feel there may be a wee message in there to Walter to be careful not too say too much when he eventually releases his statementThink you might be right Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQueensEleven 1,355 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 ""I am certain the last thing he would want to do is damage the Club more than is necessary. After all, he returned to Ibrox to help rebuild the Club, not to disrupt that process."Very cryptic I'm just taking this at face value. It appears he means he wouldn't of left unless he felt he needed to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 A decent statement from Craig Mather. I'll take at face value. i'm sure we'll hear Walter's reasons in due course. For now the stability the Board wanted has been set aside and we are in choppy waters again. It's clear that Murray wants Craig Mather and Brian Stockbridge out. They have not set out any other reason why they want control of Rangers and a negative reason of sacking people is not good enough. I believe Walter recognised that he lacked the commercial and financial experience to do the full Chairman job. And now that a battle for control of the Club is back on the agenda because of the Murray intervention then a Chairman with stronger skills than Walter is needed and maybe he recognised that. Clearly a way needs to be found to address concerns of Supporters at all of this renewed upheaval. Looks like a fair bit of that responsibility now falls to Craig Mather. In all of this there are still football games to be won and that focus must not be lost either. Challenging times yet again. But each time we go through this I think it adds to our collective resolve. In all of this Directors must keep firmly in mind the need to act for Rangers first and Rangers only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird_Beard 99 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just how much could Walter damage the club any further and what is it he knows that could do? Reads like '...c'mon Walter, we've concealed this much thus far, don't do anything silly'.Fortunately we might not have to wait long to find out the truth and hopefully he hasn't signed a confidentiality agreement prior to his resignation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,924 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Why did he invite Green back as a consultant then when Smith was bang against it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonderry_Bear 111 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Why did he invite Green back as a consultant then when Smith was bang against it?As far as I have seen, no one has owned up to being the person/people who brought Green back Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade 38 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 ""I am certain the last thing he would want to do is damage the Club more than is necessary. After all, he returned to Ibrox to help rebuild the Club, not to disrupt that process."Very cryptic Mather speaks with forked tongue. Don't trust him either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 As far as I'm concerned, Mather is a good bloke, who can do us a good job as CEO. However, it's very confusing to see Mather and Walter be so chummy, when the people Walter is backing to own the club want Mather out?!!?!?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 As far as I'm concerned, Mather is a good bloke, who can do us a good job as CEO. However, it's very confusing to see Mather and Walter be so chummy, when the people Walter is backing to own the club want Mather out?!!?!?!agreed that makes no sense and Walters statement muddies the water rather than clear it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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