Loyaleastend 3,260 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Rangers director Alastair Johnston insists “institutional failure” left the Ibrox club with no option but to sack Pedro Caixinha. Following Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock, the USA-based former chairman joined a board meeting via conference call on Thursday morning where the decision was made to relieve the Portuguese coach of his duties. Under-20s boss Graeme Murty will assume the caretaker role for the second time this year when Rangers travel to Murrayfield to face Hearts on Saturday. Johnston, who returned to an Ibrox boardroom role in June after a six-year absence, said: “We had a board teleconference this morning and the decision was made. “I don’t think it was a fait accompli, there was a lot of sharing of opinions and viewpoints and lots of questions asked and answered. “It wasn’t a quick three minute call, let’s put it that way. “But the decision was obviously something that was under consideration for a while, we are not deaf and blind. “I think the events of the last couple of weeks demonstrated institutional failure, if you will. “It was a systemic problem and not just one we thought could be corrected easily with the current personnel. “You can’t not be disappointed after losing a manger after seven months but the board had to reach a decision which was in the best interests of the club in the long run and if a decision was going to be made it was better being made sooner rather than later.” Johnston acknowledged the financial implications of changing the management team but claims they were outweighed by the need for a new face at the helm following a dismal start to the season. However, he believes Caixinha has left a squad which needs minor alterations rather than a major overhaul. He said: “There are financial implications but in the circumstances they had to be seconded, if you will, to the best interests of the club. “My own view is that we have a better squad than people think and perhaps a new management team will get more out of them. “A lot of Rangers fans thought the players we brought in during the summer were actually positive. “I don’t think we have seen the best of them and I would like to think that the new management team will be able to get more out of them. “In many ways that’s what celtic did when they brought in Brendan Rodgers. “They had good players but they brought in a guy who got more out of their players. “They didn’t add too many players to their club but they got whole lot better results once they brought in Rodgers.” Johnston was not involved in the recruitment of Caixinha but confirmed that Mark Allen, appointed director of football in the summer, will have a hands-on role in appointing the new boss. He said: “Since we appointed Pedro we have got a director of football in place and he will obviously have a responsibility that we didn’t have before. “The immediate plan is to go back to Graeme Murty which is the obvious thing to do at this stage while we evaluate the candidates and needless to say there will be a lot of people contacting us and there will be some people we will contact. “Obviously you want to do this as soon as possible but obviously you want to get it right so I wouldn’t want to have any conjecture about the time frame.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,754 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 This guy always pops up when we are in crisis doesn't he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,514 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 1 minute ago, DBBTB said: This guy always pops up when we are in crisis doesn't he? I think he’s the most coherent one on the board. At least with him we know he has been very successful internationally with things like sports marketing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 If institutional failure means what I think it means in this context (the people from top to bottom in our institution has failed) then he’s correct and I applaud his honesty Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,606 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Interesting that both BBC and stv reported tonight that DK will take a more hands on approach in finding the new guy perhaps a few home truths have been told Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, DBBTB said: This guy always pops up when we are in crisis doesn't he? If he had a pair of jeans on, a fag behind his ear and a pint in his hand he’d be the absolute double of my mates Da like seriously couldn’t tell the difference Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyaleastend 3,260 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, K.A.I said: If he had a pair of jeans on, a fag behind his ear and a pint in his hand he’d be the absolute double of my mates Da like seriously couldn’t tell the difference Do they both have a far off look and say "No surrender" a lot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just now, Loyaleastend said: Do they both have a far off look and say "No surrender" a lot? Yes my pals dad spends all night calling people fenian bastards in the pub winding them up and I’m sure AJ does likewise in his free time Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Caixinha has left a squad which needs minor alterations rather than a major overhaul. Director speak for there is no money Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyaleastend 3,260 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 1 minute ago, K.A.I said: Yes my pals dad spends all night calling people fenian bastards in the pub winding them up and I’m sure AJ does likewise in his free time I took ages to come up with that original joke and you made me feel like a bigot, we should have a pint sometime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,622 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Lots of words to say the new manager ain't getting a transfer budget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just now, Loyaleastend said: I took ages to come up with that original joke and you made me feel like a bigot, we should have a pint sometime. Only if your buying I’m a bit like a Rangers director fucking loaded but prefer using others money Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyaleastend 3,260 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just now, K.A.I said: Only if your buying I’m a bit like a Rangers director fucking loaded but prefer using others money I like your style pal, if you're ever in the bright side of town its on me Fuck the filth down the road (from me anyway) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,003 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 5 hours ago, K.A.I said: Only if your buying I’m a bit like a Rangers director fucking loaded but prefer using others money Good point Kai. Except The Potless One, loose change only in his wallet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,604 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 5 hours ago, AlCapone said: Caixinha has left a squad which needs minor alterations rather than a major overhaul. Director speak for there is no money No ST money left to spend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron1873 510 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Always been a huge fan of Alastair Johnston Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Johnston knows all about institutional failure, he supported it long enough as a murray sycophant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Surrender no Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Institutional failure but none of them are falling on their sword. “SURRENDER NO” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,224 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 6 hours ago, K.A.I said: Yes my pals dad spends all night calling people fenian bastards in the pub winding them up and I’m sure AJ does likewise in his free time Never met your mates Dad,but he's the guy in the pub that I would get on with. Well!!!....him and AJ in his free time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 7 hours ago, DBBTB said: This guy always pops up when we are in crisis doesn't he? He is the only one with the ability to show some transparency King and most definitely Murray .Can both get to fuck Its basicky the same failed board that continue to fail When are thousands of bears going to wake up to this We need revolutionary change st the very top A new manager won't be enough Be sure of that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 36 minutes ago, cameron1873 said: Always been a huge fan of Alastair Johnston He is a go to man for the media Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsonRFC82 305 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 “My own view is that we have a better squad than people think and perhaps a new management team will get more out of them." That's actually a view I share , granted we still need 3-4 signings of the quality to enhance the first xi, rather than squad, before we are really likely to challenge. Also the mentality of this squad is questionable to say the least and a few home truths will need to be laid bare by whomever is the next manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,348 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I think he has a point about the squad. IMHO Tavernier, Alves, Dorrans, Jack, Morelos, Wallace can definitely be part of a title winning team when they are on their game they need consistency though. .Cardoso, Candeias, John and Fod can be part of a squad that wins a trophy but probably not part of the team week in week out. Maybe the keeper can. Windass, Pena, Hodson, Herrera can forget it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Talks a lot of sense there . It will be interesting to see what actually happens Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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