smartypants 4,485 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I see that people are being equally quick to jump to the protection of Somers as they were Green & co now that common sense has prevailed and the long knives are out.Truth is though, Somers is a total and utter buffoon, a clown of the highest order. We could do a hell of a lot worse than punting him now and appointing Dave King as the Chairman while he's in Scotland. It's a convenient opportunity! After Somers then who? The patsy Wallace? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 17,065 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thought this looked on the cards since Nash was drafted in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio 1,199 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Can't say I'm upset at the news. I expect Nash Will replace him.With Crosby and Stills signing on as directors too ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 After Somers then who? The patsy Wallace?The cull has started, so it might as well be done properly. Somers should be replaced by Dave King, then Jack Irvine & Media House should be next, followed by replacing the broker and NOMAD Daniel Stewart & co with one which isn't so closely linked to Whyte.That would do for starters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,499 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 We can live in Hope ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,729 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Stockbridge will leave with his contract paid up in full say the BBC.Not getting at you here mate... But I wouldnt believe that fucken mhob if they told me the mora was Saturday.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,759 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Unfortunate but thanks for everything Brian. Handed back bonuses and stuck by the club in the last year when his departure would have left us up shit creek without a paddle. Probably for the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,792 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Stockbridge will leave with his contract paid up in full say the BBC.This may be true but on the whole BBC Scotland are Rangers haters and protectors of sexual deviants so I wouldn't put a lot of in trust in what they claim generally ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Nash to replace him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa_Papac_No1_Fan 605 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Multiple poor statements unbefitting of a Rangers Chairman, talks complete and utter shite and he's most likely a stooge for certain investors and not independent at all as claimed. Think that covers it. Dave King would be a far superior and far more trustworthy Chairman of Rangers.I am sure Dave King has talked bull aswell, ie admin by December and invest more into the team when we have 56 players. Also he lied about paying tax so he's more of a criminal than somers who has made stupid statements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The beeb are reporting that getting rid of Stockbridge is costing £200k, but it's most likely just that the remainder of his £200k salary for this year is being paid, so it's probably only about £100k or thereabouts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,792 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 With Crosby and Stills signing on as directors too ?Hopefully Young will be taken on board also because he has a Heart of Gold ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiadreamin52 339 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Unfortunate but thanks for everything Brian. Handed back bonuses and stuck by the club in the last year when his departure would have left us up shit creek without a paddle. Probably for the best. Another leaves with his pockets full and our bank account empting Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
choochooblue 342 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 This thread brining out the utter dregsDon't know if any of those 'Dregs' have resorted to calling him "That Bastard" yet ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 For that kind of money I would have stuck around the price we will still be paying for years to come. Another leaves with his pockets full and our bank account emptingWhat he was contractually entitled to, fucking shocker! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Can't say I'm sad to see him go but who will the sons of struth, Paul Murray et al focus on now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Don't know if any of those 'Dregs' have resorted to calling him "That Bastard" yet ?Seen him called wanker once or twice plus the cringeworthy celebrations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Can't say I'm sad to see him go but who will the sons of struth, Paul Murray et al focus on now?Toss up between Easdales and Somers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Can't say I'm sad to see him go but who will the sons of struth, Paul Murray et al focus on now?The Easdales and Sommers, keep up Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgoalie 637 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Another leaves with his pockets full and our bank account emptingThis...but some still cannot see the forest for the trees.?????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKIP BEAR 370 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Glad to see the back of the wee slimey fucker.How anyone could defend him is beyond me.We've pissed millions down a stank while he has been FD and he had to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,513 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I don't think Blin existsBlin is a Rangers man so a lot of posters on here won't want him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pshortof17pound 2,548 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Nash is an external consultant. Stockbridge's departure leaves us without an FD. The fact that this has been triggered under Wallace's stewardship is the only confidence I can take from the move. Short memories - if Stockbridge had walked after Mather we would have been left rudderless, subject to an AIM delisting and Christ knows what further raping by the so called authorities of a footballing nature in this country. For that alone I thank him for hanging on and wish him well going forward. If any crowd reaction to this is shown at Ibrox tomorrow, I seriously worry what we're about any more. As far as I'm concerned he was one of us, for a short while maybe, but a Bear nevertheless. Feel free to list your preferred candidates to take his place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Wonder what the going rate for a competent replacement would be. The replacement would be FD for a first div club in the third tier of Scottish football albeit it is the most successful football club in Scotland and aspires to return to the top flight and to winning the top flight league and to European football as fast as it can and with (if I recall correctly) a five year objective to achieve this. What good quality candidates would be up for the challenge of running the finances of the Club which is currently going through a big review to achieve big cuts in its costs and the new FD would be a key player in delivering these cuts and in accounting for the tangible savings the cuts will need to make. Money looks like it may be tight through to the end of the season so hard yards ahead in calling the financial shots on what can be spent and what can't. And big decisions will be needed on what to charge for STs and match day tickets next season and in setting a budget and operating framework for player acquisitions. The new FD would be in near constant media spotlight (a) because of the importance of the cuts and of persistent hints of further financial doom and gloom; and (b) to check what connections the new FD has / had / might have had / was rumoured to have had / theoretically could have had with the SDM, Whyle, Green, Ahmed, Stockbridge, the Reqs and anyone else where the connection could be spun as somehow being not in Rangers' best interests. It is far from clear whether the new FD would be judged on his or her job performance. These days that seems a bit anecdotal (not irrelevant or even unimportant but not necessarily the predominant reason you might retain your job at Ibrox). There is no commercial director to work with to work on the flip side of cuts ie to generate more and better commercial deals and revenue opportunities and no plans (it seems) to get a commercial director. So maybe the Board is looking for a multi-talented FD - one who is more than competent with an FD role and a comparable size commercial enterprise; one who is media-savvy and good in front of the press and a good communicator with multiple Supporter groups; can dual-hat as the commercial director; and is squeaky clean of any relationships with any former Directors at Ibrox. What do you pay for that sort of super-star who is prepared to join this journey with all of the financial perils it seems it is still facing? Which top-flight FD would take that role - any suggestions? And what can we afford to pay that person? Certainly no bonuses - they are out because they are just too controversial for this third tier Club and probably can't be considered until a return to the top flight. Besides which its not affordable. Basic salary - got to be a lot less than £200k PA . Why? Because cuts are needed so at least 15% less may need to be seen to be the deal as a way of leading from the front. Could the CEO and Board get someone credible and who did all of the above for (say) a basic of £125k? Will be interested to see. Most of the FD's I've known in various business - admittedly bigger commercial outfits than Rangers but not a single one of them have had to endure the sort of media and other scrutiny that happens at Rangers - would not get out of bed for that sort of number, and would not have got out of bed for the £200k that BS was on. So either the CEO / Board get lucky and get a good quality FD for a knock down salary - a Rangers man or woman for whom the honour of working for the Club is more important that the salary, or they have to choose the best of those who are selected for interview from a pool of candidates who would be happy to work under the strain of life at Ibrox for a salary maybe a lot lower than £200k PA. I hope the CEO and Board have some very good candidates in mind who would bite at the chance to take the job. No doubt we'll see soon enough. I hope it is a wise choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 What Somers done? One poor statement I can remember.His statement was just the truth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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