Stewart Regan's Succulent Lamb

[Virtuoso 27,180]

Stewart Regan's Succulent Lamb

Written by: Admin

Thursday, 21st of August 2014

The date was 27th of July 2012 and Scotland's biggest and most successful football club faced oblivion. Just two days before the club were due to face Brechin City in the Angus town, Rangers FC had no licence to play football.

This doomsday scenario had been created by twisted individuals representing the SFA, SPL and others. Their determination to see Rangers punished to the full for an as yet unproven "charge" (a charge which the club was subsequently found not guilty) was matched only by an underlying driven agenda to see Rangers damaged as much as possible, perhaps beyond repair.

The club had been given a stark choice - accept sanctions and trophy stripping or be granted no licence to play football, in any league, anywhere.

Rangers, with Ally McCoist and Charles Green representing, had fought bravely to retain the clubs' history, heritage and sporting record in the face of those determined to steal it away at any cost. In defiance of the Scottish Football authorities equivalent of a firing squad they fought valiantly for a club that had already lost most of its first team squad following SPFA and agent interference allied to greedy individuals who saw a fast buck.

The future of the Scottish game lay in the hands of those men sat round a table. Their dirty game of chess had reached stalemate; their attempted "Five-Way Agreement" had morphed into a carefully contrived monster that included:

• stripping of 5 SPL titles
  
  
• stripping of 6 Scottish Cups
  
  
• a signing embargo
  

The message delivered was loud and clear. Accept "guilt", and accept our punishments or we put you out of the game. We feel it's necessary to repeat this; no ruling had yet been made on EBTs from Lord Nimmo Smith, and two years and two appeals later, the EBTs are still judged in law to be loans that did not give Rangers any footballing advantage in the years the scheme was in use.

Whilst SPL Chief Ralph Topping was regaling anyone who'd listen with tales of Armageddon and insisting the SFL accept a club the SPL had thrown to the wolves, the SPL looked to maximise revenue from that same club they had just kicked out.

So, on that day 27th of July 2012, the last possible day that agreement could be reached, the SFA's lawyers Levy & Macrae hosted all senior stakeholders in the Rangers issue to their office in St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

By this stage, Rangers had forced the title stripping off the agenda, however, they were not to be meekly handed a punishment free passage in to the SFL. Other measures were being quickly discussed. The determination of some to punish the club as much as possible at a late stage where desperation saw them more likely to accept to get the licence and keep the club alive hadn't waned.

The presence of Duff and Phelps could not help the Rangers cause; they were now bystanders only interested that the business entity they were representing wouldn't have any financial liability thrown in its direction.

With a draft agreement on paper and separate signature pages at the back (to be signed upon all attendees reaching agreement on the conditions of Rangers re-entry in to the SFL and SFA), talks got underway. All in attendance agreed that a conclusion had to be reached and papers signed off that day, no matter what. The future of Scottish Football and that of its biggest member club was at stake.

Reaching agreement on any issue was difficult, and the meeting was interrupted several times as Stewart Regan answered his mobile phone and left the room. An expectant wife was calling from Yorkshire. Mr. Regan was reminded he had a dinner date that evening.

With no indication that middle ground could be found regards the many sticking points and Scottish football facing disaster the SFA Chief Executive took a remarkable and shocking decision that reinforced the belief of many that he is inept and has zero interest in the welfare of the beautiful game here.

At 5pm, with the document far from finalised and even further from being agreed, he took the SFA signature page from the table and signed it, informing all of those present that he would put his name to whatever was agreed, had a dinner engagement with his wife and friends in Leeds, and wasn't going to cancel.

In essence, Regan signed a blank piece of paper.

The Chief Executive of the SFA, with overall responsibility for the game in Scotland, was more interested in having dinner, than leading the decision makers to reach an agreement to safeguard the future of both Rangers, and Scottish Football.

The meeting lasted approximately another four hours before a conclusion was reached. Rangers were forced to accept their second transfer embargo in 4 months, and various other financial penalties including the signing over of television rights, and the payment of football debts, on the agreement that they wouldn't have rights to SPL prize money, or debts owed to the club.

There were a number of revisions to the draft document in Regan's absence which already had his signature, as he travelled to Leeds and made his way out to dinner.

To the best of our knowledge Regan didn't phone anyone in attendance after his departure for a progress update.

Regan's signature page was simply inserted into the final document and issued as the Five-Way Agreement.

This absolute disdain for the future of Rangers and Scottish football has never left that room, until now.

One month earlier, Mr Regan had shown a similar lack of interest when an email written by him had been leaked to the press. In his email, amongst a bunch of 'decisions' he had pre-determined, Regan revealed that while Scottish Football was in disarray, he was off on holiday.

http://www.dailymail...n-controversial

What would Regan have done the following day if any of the people in the room had simply scribbled 'I, Stewart Regan, knowing that I am unfit to hold the position of Chief Executive of the SFA, hereby tender my immediate resignation.'

Vanguard Bears henceforth ask that members of the SFA, SPFL and SFL demand Stewart Regan's resignation. This man should not be heading up Scottish Football, especially at this very crucial time where attendances are dwindling and sponsorship is drying up.

The phrase "NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE" has never been more apt.

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[Guardian 4,281]

Incredible if true.

"I'm off chaps, just make up your minds on whatever you see fit regarding your rivals. I'm sure there's no conflict of interest among you gentlemen of sporting integrity"

If this is true then Regans position is untenable and you have to ask why none of those present saw this as totally inappropriate and unprofessional.

This should have gone to an independent court for arbitration.

Not to the court of vested interests.

[eejay the dj 31,964]

Good piece but sadly we all knew this 2 years ago .The corruption and nepotism in place at the top of Scottish football aided and abetted by the biased beggar loving media will always insure this is whitewashed .

[there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724]

Yet he and the other incompetent Doncaster as still in their jobs. They are puppets.

[thehost 11,061]

Good piece but sadly we all knew this 2 years ago .The corruption and nepotism in place at the top of Scottish football aided and abetted by the biased beggar loving media will always insure this is whitewashed .

I didn't know it?

They guy signed a blank document and fucked off for tea

[Bluefarm 1,055]

I didn't know it?

They guy signed a blank document and fucked off for tea

So, we have the main man in charge of Scottish football, signing a blank piece of paper, not caring if RFC are finished for good or not? Is it any wonder our game is in terminal decline?

[FSM 20,892]

Unfortunately for us, this is easy to refute and dismiss as a fan group conspiracy. Not sure how this information came to light, but it would need a high profile (and unbiased) whistleblower to come out in public in order to bring any real weight to this.

[Bothwellbear 1,392]

How do VB know this? Who told them this information? It must have been from someone upon high who was involved in the meetings to have been involved..

I like some VB articles, but without backing up what they say with evidence , we really are just pissing in the wind.

[JCDBigBear 10,831]

Good piece but sadly we all knew this 2 years ago .The corruption and nepotism in place at the top of Scottish football aided and abetted by the biased beggar loving media will always insure this is whitewashed .

I didn't know that the head man in Scottish football signed a blank sheet of paper and left the most important meeting he is ever likely to attend to go for a meal with his wife and some friends instead of ensuring that the interests of Scottish football were not seriously jeopardised by the outcome of the meeting. This is a scandalous piece of information. Regan should be removed immediately.

[bawsburst 1,381]

Much as I hate to say it Charlie folded rather than seek interdict, we weren't forced to accept anything......Charlie could have stopped football in Scotland dead in its tracks if he obtained interdict, that he lacked the courage to take that avenue is to his eternal shame and our detriment.

Which brings us back to duress.

[Bluefarm 1,055]

Any journalist worth his salt would find out if this was true or not in a matter of minutes. VB appear to have an insider and I doubt they would write this if it was nonsense.

Regan's position is untenable, the man has to go.

[JCDBigBear 10,831]

How do VB know this? Who told them this information? It must have been from someone upon high who was involved in the meetings to have been involved..

I like some VB articles, but without backing up what they say with evidence , we really are just pissing in the wind.

All it takes is someone to ask the question: Is this correct Mr Regan?

[TheBluebells 6,898]

How do VB know this? Who told them this information? It must have been from someone upon high who was involved in the meetings to have been involved..

I like some VB articles, but without backing up what they say with evidence , we really are just pissing in the wind.

Pretty much, needs some substance.

We all know he's a corrupt bastard, there just needs to be something extra with this article, such as suggested above, wonder what he'd say if it was put to him?

[FSM 20,892]

All it takes is someone to ask the question: Is this correct Mr Regan?

You think he'd put his hands up and declare it a fair cop?

[KingKirk 25,727]

With regards to getting a football license I feel the club should forced the decision makers hand.. No punishments or anything or we refuse to play.

Russian roulette with the club but its then down to them kick us out or let us play simple. There tv deal deepened on us been in the Scottish game. No Rangers no tv deal the full house comes tumbling down.

I honestly don't think we were hard enough

[Bothwellbear 1,392]

All it takes is someone to ask the question: Is this correct Mr Regan?

To which he says "no"....

No proof unless we have factual evidence.

[Bad Robot 21,374]

Great posting this but the VB site should be getting the hits.

[JCDBigBear 10,831]

You think he'd put his hands up and declare it a fair cop?

The meeting will have been minuted.

[FSM 20,892]

To which he says "no"....

No proof unless we have factual evidence.

The meeting will have been minuted.

He wouldn't definitively say yes or no if asked. He'd just go into deflection mode and start coming out with the usual soundbites about "moving on" or "building bridges". All for the good of Scottish football obviously, because that's where his overpaid English heart lies.

[KingKirk 25,727]

The meeting will have been minuted.

correctly n fairly not a chance

[CheckMateCharlie 228]

This is the smoking gun? We've known that this tit has been utterly incompetent for years. This won't change anything. If anything he'll deny it(probably won't have to as none of the MSM have the balls to ask him).

Have to say bit disapointed at all this, it's been simmering for weeks, expected more than Regan is incompetent.

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[Bad Robot 21,374]

Do VB have the final published five way agreement ?

[Bluefarm 1,055]

This is the smoking gun? We've known that this tit has been utterly incompetent for years. This won't change anything. If anything he'll deny it(probably won't have to as none of the MSM have the balls to ask him).

Have to say bit disappointed at all this, it's been simmering for weeks, expected more than Regan is incompetent.

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Incompetent? This man who runs our game decided to sign a blank piece of paper, telling those in attendance, no matter the decision, add my signature. A man in charge of our game at a meeting to decide the fate of the biggest club in the land and he leaves 4 hours before everyone else for tea with his Mrs?

I wouldn't call it incompetence, I would call it nothing short of a scandal.

[North Rd 2,860]

This is where the RFFF money should be getting used for, Hire a top lawyer and take these Bas for everything they have thrown at us...........

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,890]

Unless we recruit in some capacity a David Longmuir type who had first hand evidence of these types of goings-on, and would speak out on them, then as much as we are disgusted by them they will remain outwith the MSM.