McEwan's Lager 32,052 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Did anyone see the thread Rab Marshall put up on FF re this? I was half way through it before it got chopped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlythestrongsurvive 1,007 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 King to me did a lot of good, but he also did a lot of damage - hiring Pedro and giving him millions to spend on utter shite and the constant feud with Ashley, court cases and fuckups / half truths over contracts which also set us back for god knows how long. At the end of the day, I'm thankful he came in when he did (would have preferred it 5 years earlier) but, in my eyes, in the end he was causing all sorts of harm and probably should have left about a year earlier than he did. Ayrshire Blue, graeme_4 and plymouthranger 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,587 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 6 hours ago, onlythestrongsurvive said: King to me did a lot of good, but he also did a lot of damage - hiring Pedro and giving him millions to spend on utter shite and the constant feud with Ashley, court cases and fuckups / half truths over contracts which also set us back for god knows how long. At the end of the day, I'm thankful he came in when he did (would have preferred it 5 years earlier) but, in my eyes, in the end he was causing all sorts of harm and probably should have left about a year earlier than he did. Not that im a king fan (always think he has a selfish ulterior motive) but the pedro signing he didnt want by all accounts and was outvoted on it with the board onlythestrongsurvive, J-Maestro and graeme_4 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 37,468 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 7 hours ago, onlythestrongsurvive said: King to me did a lot of good, but he also did a lot of damage - hiring Pedro and giving him millions to spend on utter shite and the constant feud with Ashley, court cases and fuckups / half truths over contracts which also set us back for god knows how long. At the end of the day, I'm thankful he came in when he did (would have preferred it 5 years earlier) but, in my eyes, in the end he was causing all sorts of harm and probably should have left about a year earlier than he did. He’s a shifty untrustworthy guy. Amount of lies, half truths and personal vendettas out did a lot to the good work. HG5, onlythestrongsurvive, dougie76 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 45,152 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Looks like he is wanting back after failing to sell his shares and losing a battle against the current board. Interesting to see how the board react to this. King said: “Now that my business interests in South Africa have been stabilised following the devastations of Covid, I have advised the board of RIFC plc that I am available to re-join the board and offer my services to the further development of the Club." “I remain the largest shareholder of RIFC and look forward to many years of service to the Club and, most importantly, to its supporters.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 77,493 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Now trying to re-join the board.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertzLoyalRSC 18,322 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, esquire8 said: Looks like he is wanting back after failing to sell his shares and losing a battle against the current board. Interesting to see how the board react to this. King said: “Now that my business interests in South Africa have been stabilised following the devastations of Covid, I have advised the board of RIFC plc that I am available to re-join the board and offer my services to the further development of the Club." “I remain the largest shareholder of RIFC and look forward to many years of service to the Club and, most importantly, to its supporters.” 11 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: Now trying to re-join the board.. The board... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theblueoysterbar 20,195 Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 Guy's better in the tent pissing out than out of it pissing in. Bad Robot, Bluekev, dougie76 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 77,493 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Just now, AlbertzLoyalRSC said: The board... I don’t think they will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post markem 7,407 Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 Really wish he’d stop playing this stuff out in the media. BillyG91, gmcf, graeme_4 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 69,517 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Actively trying to sell his shares and join the board simultaneously HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 87,187 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 08/12/2021 at 23:33, McEwan's Lager said: Did anyone see the thread Rab Marshall put up on FF re this? I was half way through it before it got chopped. The thread about his phone call with King? He loves the attention does Rab Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,513 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Anyone know his issue with Graeme Park? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,587 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 As the largest shareholder, the board will find it hard to not offer him a seat given that park has two for his, be interesting to see how this develops dougie76 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 4,232 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 25 minutes ago, Bad Robot said: Anyone know his issue with Graeme Park? Egos. Dave King doesn’t like not being the main guy. He has a good relationship with Douglas Park and there doesn’t seem to be any issues there. But Graeme Park is effectively running the club as Douglas is of a fair age and has to focus a lot of his time with running his core businesses. King and Graeme Park don’t get on. graeme_4 and Bad Robot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 32,052 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 7 hours ago, .Williamson. said: The thread about his phone call with King? He loves the attention does Rab Yeah but the original one that was put up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 It is only fair + correct that the largest individual shareholder has a seat on the board. The motive behind it is unclear - I reckon it's a play to get someone to buy him out, the Parks maybe? Was very surprised to see Letham leave the board last week. Think this is all linked with guys fighting behind the scenes. BlueAvenger, MARK92GERS and Siam69 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 69,517 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, psb07158 said: It is only fair + correct that the largest individual shareholder has a seat on the board. The motive behind it is unclear - I reckon it's a play to get someone to buy him out, the Parks maybe? Was very surprised to see Letham leave the board last week. Think this is all linked with guys fighting behind the scenes. In normal circumstances probably, but when that person had a prominent seat on the board and chose to walk away from that position? RangersMedia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guest Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 minute ago, The Specky Liar said: In normal circumstances probably, but when that person had a prominent seat on the board and chose to walk away from that position? Aye, I take your point, but his circumstances can change as he alludes to in his statement. The issue with King is you can never really take him at face value. I'd love to believe that he's coming back because he genuinely has more time again and wants to help the club, but given the numerous lies he has told over the years I can't. That said, without his money we'd have been up shit creek a long time ago. Bluekev, graeme_4, Ayrshire Blue and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,849 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Wish Dave would give elon musk a call and talk him into buying us probably knows his dodgy parents Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 69,517 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, psb07158 said: Aye, I take your point, but his circumstances can change as he alludes to in his statement. The issue with King is you can never really take him at face value. I'd love to believe that he's coming back because he genuinely has more time again and wants to help the club, but given the numerous lies he has told over the years I can't. That said, without his money we'd have been up shit creek a long time ago. Yeah definitely. I'm really cynical of him and from my point of view the circumstances that have changed are he's realised he won't be able to sell his shares to club1872 and is trying to force the current boards hand into buying him out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblueyonder 11,158 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, McEwan's Lager said: Yeah but the original one that was put up. Get it telt or stfu. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 08/12/2021 at 23:33, McEwan's Lager said: Did anyone see the thread Rab Marshall put up on FF re this? I was half way through it before it got chopped. Not the best person to get an opinion from. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 31,319 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 14 hours ago, esquire8 said: Looks like he is wanting back after failing to sell his shares and losing a battle against the current board. Interesting to see how the board react to this. King said: “Now that my business interests in South Africa have been stabilised following the devastations of Covid, I have advised the board of RIFC plc that I am available to re-join the board and offer my services to the further development of the Club." “I remain the largest shareholder of RIFC and look forward to many years of service to the Club and, most importantly, to its supporters.” As @Moody Blue Legendmight say. HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 33,324 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I'm still in the camp of King being a good cunt. Likely lost a tonne of cash to basically rescue us, and for all he's a wiley old character when it comes to telling the whole truth all the time, I just don't believe for a second the guy crying on the podium when he left us was putting on a performance or was a man who would harm us. eskbankloyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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