CaptainofIndustry 921 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 RANGERS fans' chief Drew Roberton has hit out at the Ibrox board's 'incompetence' after players rejected a 15% wage cut.New Gers CEO Graham Wallace announced at December's AGM that costs would have to be reduced after Rangers International Football Club plc posted a £14million loss, although less than £8m of the near-£18m wage bill was being paid in football staff costs at that point.Just months after the board sanctioned several new additions to the Ibrox squad and weeks after they survived a fiery AGM, finance guru Philip Nash was appointed to help slash costs across the club.Supporters have voiced their anger at the under-fire board in recent months and Rangers Supporters' Association chief Roberton insists the Gers are paying for wrong decisions at the top level once again after players refused to take a wage hit.He told SportTimes: "If the finances are in that bad a shape, why are we paying a consultant?"Why does it take a consultant to tell the board the costs are too high?"The fans could have told them they had to cut the playing budget."It is, essentially, the same people running the club from the last couple of years."Whether it is incompetence or panic, they have overspent in an attempt to make sure they got back to the top as quickly as possible."Wallace was taken on to make tough decisions and this is one. I would expect there is a Plan B after the wage cut was not well received."We all knew he wasn't going to dish money out and wanted to make cuts."What we don't know is if there are more cuts he wants to make or if this will be it."Chief executive Wallace has held a series of talks with boss McCoist in recent weeks as he looks to reduce the Ibrox playing budget and steady the financial ship.Fears have risen among fans that key men like Lee Wallace and Lewis Macleod could be sold this month and Roberton hopes there is a way of reducing the quantity but retaining the quality in McCoist's squad.He said: "The team probably will suffer but I would suggest that there are cuts to the playing squad that can be made that wouldn't detract from it too much."I can see both sides. I wouldn't be critical of players for turning the wage cut proposal down."But, at the same time, I wouldn't be too critical of Wallace for coming up with the idea." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I suppose he has a point. There does seem to be more money going out of the club on a succession of various consultants and so-called professionals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,037 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The playing budget is not the issue at circa 33% turnover, although there is clearly deadwood we should try and dump.. Other costs are the issue but given this current board has recently been formed I will give them a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 He told SportTimes: "If the finances are in that bad a shape, why are we paying a consultant?Eh that would be to help sort out the finances Andrew, it may also help Wallace by providing the ammunition to terminate Stockbridge."I can see both sides. I wouldn't be critical of players for turning the wage cut proposal down.Well if the players do not agree to cuts then I expect the numbers in the current squad to be dramatically reduced, with people losing jobs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainofIndustry 921 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 He lost me with this line, though:"It is, essentially, the same people running the club from the last couple of years." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram 1,919 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 He's a clown who should never open his mouth on anything related to Rangers.Where on earth do you start with this pish?"It is, essentially, the same people running the club from the last couple of years. REALLY DREW...really....FFS"Whether it is incompetence or panic, they have overspent in an attempt to make sure they got back to the top as quickly as possible. "Wallace was taken on to make tough decisions and this is one. I would expect there is a Plan B after the wage cut was not well received."We all knew he wasn't going to dish money out and wanted to make cuts.Then he finishes with this classic line"But, at the same time, I wouldn't be too critical of Wallace for coming up with the idea. And this "chief" speaks for the fans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,019 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I suppose he has a point. There does seem to be more money going out of the club on a succession of various consultants and so-called professionals.Wallace has been here a matter of months and has been fanning flames on numerous fronts:Cut costs; buy more players; get rid of BS; get investment in; speak to the fans; etcHe is making in-roads, but can't do it all himself or at once. If he reckons a consultant on a short term basis is the best approach then I'll go with his judgement.People like Robertson refuse to let board issued drop and are doing our club a disservice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,019 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 He told SportTimes: "If the finances are in that bad a shape, why are we paying a consultant?Eh that would be to help sort out the finances Andrew, it may also help Wallace by providing the ammunition to terminate Stockbridge."I can see both sides. I wouldn't be critical of players for turning the wage cut proposal down.Well if the players do not agree to cuts then I expect the numbers in the current squad to be dramatically reduced, with people losing jobs. Agree fully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Only a matter of time before that clueless fat bastard got involved Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluie127 13 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Robertson never has and never will speak on my behalf. How did this person get to be the fans so called chief. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sportinginteritymyarse: I was talking about past boards myself, which is what I thought he was on about. Now I see that he's talking about the current board, who have had the time to become as bad. They do like a good wage that lot for sitting around making friends at university. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,019 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sportinginteritymyarse: I was talking about past boards myself, which is what I thought he was on about. Now I see that he's talking about the current board, who have had the time to become as bad. They do like a good wage that lot for sitting around making friends at university.Im confused.The current board have had time to be as bad as previous boards? 2 months, and are you saying the current board are poor?Who likes the money? University? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedart1952 1,356 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Dear Drew please shut the fuck up talking to the mhedia about things to do with Rangers FC as all you are doing is shit stirring. P,S also please get it into your head you only represent a handful of fans not the majority. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Do we always put the thickest muppet in charge to talk to the media. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Robertson never has and never will speak on my behalf. How did this person get to be the fans so called chief. Well firstly he starts out being a fan and then hopefully gains the respect of fellow bears who elect him chief .You may have issues with him but lets show some respect . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,210 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This man is a waste of space. It is a sad day when somebody like him is seen to be representitive of all Rangers fans.I believe the so called press are at the wind up when they give this guy air time, and they do like to wind us up.Just another one who cannot accept that we have in place a board that has been elected, and looks like it means to do the best for our club. Denial is what it is, just like all the posts yesterday, they could'nt wait to castigate the board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,877 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well firstly he starts out being a fan and then hopefully gains the respect of fellow bears who elect him chief .You may have issues with him but lets show some respect .Sorry mate, but this man has said nothing positive or indeed sensible since the first time I found out what his position was. He is fast becoming someone I have no respect for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,877 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This man is a waste of space. It is a sad day when somebody like him is seen to be representitive of all Rangers fans.I believe the so called press are at the wind up when they give this guy air time, and they do like to wind us up.Just another one who cannot accept that we have in place a board that has been elected, and looks like it means to do the best for our club. Denial is what it is, just like all the posts yesterday, they could'nt wait to castigate the board. Agree with all of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldierBlue1 499 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Drew Robertson is just a waster who has no respect for the club he claims to support. He should shut the fuck up and stop claiming he represents the fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the problem.Someone should point this out to this asshole Roberton.He's as bad as any tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram 1,919 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well firstly he starts out being a fan and then hopefully gains the respect of fellow bears who elect him chief .You may have issues with him but lets show some respect .Respect is earned not bestowed because he opens his mouth.And after that latest guff he has a long way to go to earn anyone's respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopsleftpeg 16 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 It is telling when the RSA (association) website is 2 nearly 3 years out of date and not been updated once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie76 15,359 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well firstly he starts out being a fan and then hopefully gains the respect of fellow bears who elect him chief .You may have issues with him but lets show some respect .Where was he being disrespectful? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 fans chief Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger77 742 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Another day, another publicity seeking clown that thinks he speaks for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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