Douglas Park

[craigrfcc 265]

RANGERS International Football Club PLC announces that Douglas Park has decided to step down from the Board and also the Board of The Rangers Football Club Ltd.

Mr Park feels he cannot at this time make a full contribution to the running of the Club and Company because of other commitments.

The Board thanks Mr Park for his valuable contribution which helped ensure Board room change earlier this year.

Mr Park’s place on both Boards will be taken by his son, Graeme.

Mr Park said: "I would like to put on record that although I held the position as Director for only a short period of time it has been an honour and a privilege to serve the Club and I will always be proud of the part I played in bringing this great institution back into the hands of those who have its best interests at heart.

"I am confident that going forward the Club is in good hands and will offer all my support to the Board in pursuing what is best for the Club. Rangers is hugely important to me and my family and I am delighted that Graeme is joining the Board."

[Gillete 1,338]

Nothing major

His son will be his voice on the board now, happy enough with that

[Corky True Legend 2,682]

Bus contract secured. Job done. Now so long and thanks for all the fish.

[craigrfcc 265]

Nothing major

His son will be his voice on the board now, happy enough with that

Yup, he's laid the foundations for him by renewing the bus deal with Rangers and I'd assume he'll keep an eye on things

Edit- Beat me to it Corky

[eejay the dj 31,964]

If his wife is ill ,then fair enough .

[The Hammer 11 2,712]

Is his wife not quite ill at the moment

[Clemdog 39,389]

If only some people knew.

To insinuate all he cares about is his bus contract, despite not knowing the ins and outs of the deal and especially in these current circumstances, is insulting to the man.

[Bad Robot 21,513]

Bus deal secured .Probably all he really wanted

I'm sure the bus deal is just about keeping him solvent.

[RM Monitor And Standards Officer 111,282]

Is his wife not quite ill at the moment

I thought it was his health? Maybe I picked that up wrong tho.

I wish people would think before they post certain things though

[simplythebest 11,453]

Fair enough, with his age etc was quite surprised he joined the board in the first place

[Siam69 27,673]

If only some people knew.

To insinuate all he cares about is his bus contract, despite not knowing the ins and outs of the deal and especially in these current circumstances, is insulting to the man.

[WadeWilson 4,670]

Now so long and thanks for all the fish.

That was Douglas Adams, not Douglas Park.

[simplythebest 11,453]

If only some people knew.

To insinuate all he cares about is his bus contract, despite not knowing the ins and outs of the deal and especially in these current circumstances, is insulting to the man.

Ultimatley he put his hand in his pocket and bought shares at a time when we were crying out for it, think he even did it before Dave King if I remember right.

No reason to have anything against him as far as I can see

[jcb 1,167]

If only some people knew.

To insinuate all he cares about is his bus contract, despite not knowing the ins and outs of the deal and especially in these current circumstances, is insulting to the man.

Totally agree and especially as you say at this difficult time.

[HG5 11,766]

If only some people knew.

To insinuate all he cares about is his bus contract, despite not knowing the ins and outs of the deal and especially in these current circumstances, is insulting to the man.

Would you care to enlighten us?

[Big Al 55 9,383]

If only some people knew.

To insinuate all he cares about is his bus contract, despite not knowing the ins and outs of the deal and especially in these current circumstances, is insulting to the man.

Unfortunately people with a real affinity for the club have become a target for the haters...sad but true.

[KingKirk 26,084]

Park has been ill recently hope he makes a full recovery and has many years of solid health ahead... Somethings mean more to people that work etc

[KingKirk 26,084]

Would you care to enlighten us?

hes been in poor health mate

[gogzy 31,195]

If he is in ill health then I totally understand. My only major problem is that parks was the guy out of them all that I trusted to act in the best interests of the club.

hope he is well soon.

[jcb 1,167]

hes been in poor health mate

I don't think that's what is being referred to by ben51

[HG5 11,766]

hes been in poor health mate

Thanks - nuff said.

Hope he picks up.

[AlbertzLoyalRSC 18,155]

I dont usually get involved in any of the boardroom stuff.....

But. If the bus deal was a good one. Then surely it could have been a good news story.

As in"Parks of Hamilton have decided to provide this service to the Club at cost price/saving the Club x £ per year".....

Hope im wrong, but something seems not right about it.

Plus it makes the boards constitution look ridiculous.

Edit. Reading he is unwell. I hope he is ok, this deal will be nothing in his overall wealth.

Still feel the same tho

[HG5 11,766]

I don't think that's what is being referred to by ben51

That did come across as a bit of a 'wee secret that we're not letting the rest of these in on'.

You got more?

[Clemdog 39,389]

Would you care to enlighten us?

Facts? What's the point. Too many prefer to jump to conclusions in regards to our own.

Plenty know and understand Mr Parks situation and respect it, but some would rather speculate and insinuate. Even if they don't know the reasons as to why he had decided to step down he's a Rangers fan.

Surely that gives him some sort of benefit of doubt?

[ianferguson 2,619]

Genuinely believe (as also in Kings case) that Rangers need Parks more than he needs Rangers . The fact that his boy takes his place means there's nothing to see here and sad that no one seems safe from the critics.