simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 No but the signs were there when we chose to ignore them.So the board got voted back in overwhelmingly at the AGM yet we're heading for admin? How is admin good for shareholders? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ScottBF2 3,540 Posted January 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2014 Asking overpaid players to cut their wages is far from embarrassing, going into Administration again would be highly embarrassing. Wallace is in there to cut costs and drive up the share price by being financially prudent and building a solid foundation for the club to rebuild from, Nash has been brought in to assist with that and it should come of no surprise to anyone that we're taking every action possible to cut costs.Yes, we probably could sell Wallace, but that doesn't change the fact that players like Richard Foster and Steven Smith are on wages they don't deserve. It's important to cut in every single area possible: just making cuts in one section of the business is stupid and means we're wasting money. We don't NEED to be paying these players the wages they're on, and it's good business from Wallace to try and cut down there. Courtyard Bear, Eric_Caldow, lau03143 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I can't wait for the doom mongers to come on....Oh waitAye, by the busload, we have poor players earning good money, how many are actually worth the salaries? 3, maybe 4 tops. Coop 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ace 3,556 Posted January 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2014 Have the board offered to take a similar 15% pay cut?What about the 5 Accountants we currently employ ??Whay about the Media Consultant(s) we employ ???Plenty of places to attached BEFORE we even touch the squad, however, this has all the feeling of "been here before" all over it.Those who believe we aren't in SERIOUS trouble .... get your head out your arses !! trueblue68, bluechip, North Rd and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnw 22 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Surely jig would be willing to accept a wage. Not ideal for him but it's for the club.Edit: wrote it wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,794 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The fact that we're in a position where this is a solution to our problems is absolutely disgraceful. New investment now please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lau03143 82 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I wouldn't be overly concerned. Either everyone bears the brunt or we get rid of the likes of Simonsen, Foster etc.A trimmed back squa. Could stI'll walk this league and more than likely the Championship. We're 18 months too late with this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis 1,011 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 So the board got voted back in overwhelmingly at the AGM yet we're heading for admin? How is admin good for shareholders?Obviously ots not. But dont tell me that admin hasnt crossed your mind here. If it hasnt then we have learnt nothing over the last 2 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue corn flakes 1,282 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 They should mothball Murray park, that would save plenty for starters, also one of the management should go we don't need two of them.Might aswell mothball Murray park when we are resigning player like Smith and foster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Have the board offered to take a similar 15% pay cut?What about the 5 Accountants we currently employ ??Whay about the Media Consultant(s) we employ ???Plenty of places to attached BEFORE we even touch the squad, however, this has all the feeling of "been here before" all over it.Those who believe we aren't in SERIOUS trouble .... get your head out your arses !!We'll be in serious trouble if cuts aren't made and Wallace is trying to do that now.What's the problem? JRodgA2k8, SeparateEntityMyArse and baxters11 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop 654 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Holy fuck.We want to save money, let's ask the players to take a cut as that would save money. Players said no, well it was worth a try.Guy is here to save money and this is an easy option to try.It's the obvious place to start after getting McCoist's wages down closer to a realistic level. Where Wallace goes from here is anyone's guess since player wages tend to be the biggest part of any clubs outgoings. Making substantial savings, to the level needed, elsewhere at the club will be much more difficult. We need the players to see a bit of sense here or hope we can punt a couple for decent money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The fact that we're in a position where this is a solution to our problems is absolutely disgraceful. New investment now please.Problem is that PR like this does not do much to encourage potential investors!If things do take a turn for the worse, at least we have someone like King in the background who may do a deal to take control. Carson's cat 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Get them all punted out on loans to any one willing to match 50% of the salary. Keep Bell, Wallace, McLeod and the 2 Nickys, play the youth for the rest of the season. We would still win the league Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary2006 123 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 shameful,we brought 22 million in and also sold 36 thousand season tickets,we have a wage bill that sits at 37 percent of the clubs turnover,were the fuck has the money went because it certainly has not went on players Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Obviously ots not. But dont tell me that admin hasnt crossed your mind here. If it hasnt then we have learnt nothing over the last 2 years.Crosses my mind because it keeps getting mentioned by anti-board campaigns etc. It's vastly different to two years ago, even in the simple fact we don't have any debt or HMRC chasing us for millions. Nothing's impossible but i'd be incredibly surprised. Rangers#1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 What a fucking embarrassment we are We should be well on the road to recovery and gathering pace for the SPL return on and off the parkYet 2 years on and we asking players to take pay cuts We need to face realityWe have been taken for a ride in recent times and no one is interested in buying the club for the right reasons Bleak Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thats the problem, just shows you how ridiculous we have been in handing out contracts.And to pish players. Coop 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 We'll be in serious trouble if cuts aren't made and Wallace is trying to do that now.What's the problem?The problem is that this move looks desperate.It looks like its a case of 'take a 15% cut or we are going to admin'!We should not be asking our players to take a cut, its just not done. We should sell players or release players with a pay off to reduce overall cost, but no financially stable business especially a football club asks their staff to do this unless they are desperate! Coop 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkp 22 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Have the board offered to take a similar 15% pay cut?What about the 5 Accountants we currently employ ??Whay about the Media Consultant(s) we employ ???Plenty of places to attached BEFORE we even touch the squad, however, this has all the feeling of "been here before" all over it.Those who believe we aren't in SERIOUS trouble .... get your head out your arses !!Well said, Ace. Unless I've missed it, 104 posts in and you're the first to bring this up.Let's see the 'democratically elected' Board lead by example. Coop 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,805 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 shameful,we brought 22 million in and also sold 36 thousand season tickets,we have a wage bill that sits at 37 percent of the clubs turnover,were the fuck has the money went because it certainly has not went on playersAbsolutely criminal mismanagement and the fact that Stockbridge is still there is astounding..Anyone who thinks we are not on the brink has their head firmly in the sand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grfc1872 56 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 slash and burn now the only option now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,141 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Im sure the board said they had investors prior to the agm!!!We are still a fucking shambles and people give me verbal for being worried about those cunts doing ten. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialist 80 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The fucking suits have had their noses in the trough for a year now,...but the players need to take a wage reduction ?..A complete fuckin joke. Hope the players stick to their guns.Couldny run a bath.. WadeWilson and Dutchy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelydan1690 20,228 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 That's what happens when signing loads shite we don't need ,clear out top to bottom is needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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