D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 To the ridiculous.Our board now releasing statements via a blog.http://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/blog/Frankly embarrassing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Probably a leak Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,897 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Oooooft. So there's now good blogs and bad ones for the board? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Isn't that just a rehash of a recent statement?http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail.html?announcementId=11732784 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary2006 123 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 the rangers board releasing statements on bill mcmurdos blog,utterly embarrassing,a new low. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Fuck Jack Irvine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawsburst 1,381 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It wasn't released through BM it was released through PA Sport.Former Rangers chairman Malcolm Murray and Paul Murray, who was an Ibrox director before being removed by Craig Whyte, were among a group of shareholders who raised a petition at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in a bid to force a vote on their admission as directors along with Scott Murdoch and Alex Wilson.A hearing was held where it was decided that a judicial review first hearing will take place at the court on October 14.Earlier this week, on the same day Rangers announced an operating loss of £14.4million, the club confirmed they had rejected a request to distribute notice of the proposed vote to shareholders ahead of the annual general meeting on October 24.However, they could now be forced to stage an election at the AGM to determine whether the four proposed nominees can join the board.A spokesman for the petitioners told Press Association Sport: "We are delighted with today's hearing and we look forward to having the opportunity of establishing the validity of our proposed director nominations on Monday October 14 at the full hearing."In the meantime we would ask shareholders to firstly do nothing until it is clear what they are being asked to vote upon at the AGM and secondly note the actions of this board of directors, who seem hell bent on putting up every legal and technical blockage to our nominations."Why are they so scared of a vote if they have all the shareholder support they claim to have?"It is ridiculous that we are forced into going to the Court of Session in order to give the shareholders a democratic vote at the AGM."The stalling tactics of this board are indicative of why the shareholders felt compelled to make these requisitions in the first place."A Rangers statement to the London Stock Exchange read: "The petitioners sought interim orders to prevent the annual general meeting of the company from taking place on 24 October 2013. No such orders were granted by the court."The statement went on to say that while the company considers its legal position "robust", it had been agreed that the AGM would go ahead as planned on October 24, with a vote included if the petitioners are successful on October 14.A spokesman for the Rangers board later outlined their position.Jack Irvine said: "A small group of shareholders served notices on the club seeking to have themselves appointed as directors at the AGM."The club is obliged to take steps to verify that the shareholders had made a valid request. The club's lawyers were of the firm view that the notices were not valid and entered into open discussions with the shareholders' lawyers on why they took that view."They sought clarification from the shareholders on the question of validity. The club extended an open offer to those shareholders to meet to discuss the issues. That offer was not even acknowledged."Instead without any warning the shareholders went to court seeking an order to stop the AGM taking place. The court declined to grant the order and the legal process will now continue."The court battle follows months of wrangling between the board and a group of shareholders who are concerned with corporate governance at the club.In an earlier statement, Rangers claimed that the request was received from shareholders representing 5.03 per cent of voting rights of the company, but that not all of the required support was correctly validated.Rangers also revealed that the petition had been filed by Paul Murray, Malcolm Murray, Ian Cormack, John Graham and Colin Howell, representing 0.71 per cent of the voting rights of the company.The morning statement added: "Whilst the company intends to strongly resist the petition, the board intends to take all possible steps to avoid unnecessary cost and disruption to the company."PA Sport http://asia.eurosport.com/football/rangers-face-challenge-over-vote_sto3950747/story.shtml Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Got to admit I find it hard to believe that Jacki, the wee terrier he is, would release a statement via Bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Get him out of our Club.Gutter tactics just like the other mob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,487 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I used to enjoy reading different bloggers. Good writers and always seemed to agree with them in the days we all had a common goal. Sadly nowadays it's not been so good reading - they're too busy slagging each other and arguing amongst themselves. A shame . . . . and a waste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 11,009 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 To the ridiculous.Our board now releasing statements via a blog.http://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/blog/Frankly embarrassing.You do yourself no favours with this post. Try and remain objective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Nonsense, the club didn't release a statement in this way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,487 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 You do yourself no favours with this post. Try and remain objective.Agreed. Just not like D'Art at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 You do yourself no favours with this post. Try and remain objective.I have remained objective throughout this entire debacle and for you to suggest otherwise - does you no favours.The link is there for all to see - if as Bawburst suggests it has been released via a different medium that that is not what it indicates on the link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Agreed. Just not like D'Art at all.See my post above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I have remained objective throughout this entire debacle and for you to suggest otherwise - does you no favours.The link is there for all to see - if as Bawburst suggests it has been released via a different medium that that is not what it indicates on the link.Worth checking it though. There is a difference between a blogger being a bit misleading and the club releasing official statements through a blog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,645 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It was amazing that the first person to carry the "statement" was McMurdo. If he is a simple blogger, how was he able to pick it up a good 15 minutes or so before ANY of Scottish Media (including McGlaughlin) ??Bill was obviously given first view if this and allowed to post it up before any real journalist, possibly for favours given previously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I have remained objective throughout this entire debacle and for you to suggest otherwise - does you no favours.The link is there for all to see - if as Bawburst suggests it has been released via a different medium that that is not what it indicates on the link.I think it does indicate it. At least you admit that we have had the sublime this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE5 107 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Jack Irvine is pure poison within our club. Classless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Worth checking it though. There is a difference between a blogger being a bit misleading and the club releasing official statements through a blog.I agree legal though I think you are being generous in describing it as a "bit misleading". Ace's comments subsequently appear to indicate that the initial sentiment of my opening post was correct.This is not about being critical of Bill's blog - I just dont think its appropriate our club are making such releases via a blog Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I agree legal though I think you are being generous in describing it as a "bit misleading". Ace's comments subsequently appear to indicate that the initial sentiment of my opening post was correct.This is not about being critical of Bill's blog - I just dont think its appropriate our club are making such releases via a blogCan you say with certainty that they did? I see no evidence the club have done this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 12,953 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It was amazing that the first person to carry the "statement" was McMurdo. If he is a simple blogger, how was he able to pick it up a good 15 minutes or so before ANY of Scottish Media (including McGlaughlin) ??Bill was obviously given first view if this and allowed to post it up before any real journalist, possibly for favours given previously.tbh im quite happy that mclaughlin was the one to break the news.but my first choice wouldnt have been billcant see why the club doesnt schedule press conferences to coincide with stock market statementswe sorely need some professionalism in dealing with the media Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgoalie 637 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Honestly, my boys under -14 team has a better PR system in place....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Can you say with certainty that they did? I see no evidence the club have done this.Its either one or the other Turnberry.Its either misleading to suggest its a statement released obo the club or it has beenr released obo the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary2006 123 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 it isn't even rangers that are speaking anymore,irvine and the people he represents are holding the club hostage,the actions and statements coming from this group show they don't give a shit about rangers,it's just greed and personal interest,clinging on to the gravy train at all costs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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