The Future of Rangers FC

Mal sehen, was diese Sache mit Dave King bringt. Wenn wir einen Spieler abgeben können, der gutes Geld wert ist und für den wir Ersatz haben, dann ist es McGregor. Ist gerade in sehr guter Form und dürfte wohl Aufmerksamkeit auf sich ziehen. Alle anderen werden wir IMHO nicht freiwillig abgeben oder sie werden nicht "freiwillig" gehen.

Zitat von Der Berliner

Mal sehen, was diese Sache mit Dave King bringt. Wenn wir einen Spieler abgeben können, der gutes Geld wert ist und für den wir Ersatz haben, dann ist es McGregor. Ist gerade in sehr guter Form und dürfte wohl Aufmerksamkeit auf sich ziehen. Alle anderen werden wir IMHO nicht freiwillig abgeben oder sie werden nicht "freiwillig" gehen.

Von der Leistung her müssten sicher einige Clubs Interesse an ihm haben, zumal er auch in einem prima Alter ist. Aber, in unserer Situation würden wir natürlich nicht den Preis erzielen, den er eigentlich wert ist. Käme da auf eine Menge Verhandlungsgeschick an.

Zitat von ClemeX

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- Bank fordern für rangers mehr oder weniger "nur" die schulden als kaufpreis, also 25-30 Millionen

Das werden sie aber nicht bekommen. Kann ich mir nicht vorstellen.

Einige andere Berichte sind da schon heftiger, wenn auch natürlich alle mit Vorsicht zu genießen.

Evening Times: From Castlemilk to the King in waiting

The Herald: The Board v The Bank – Rangers’ entire first-team squad face being sold to the highest bidder

Bank threat to Gers played down

Rangers Supporters Trust Calls for Collaboration

In common with all Rangers fans, the Rangers Supporters Trust (RST) is deeply concerned about conflicting statements from the club (and those close to the club) regarding the extent of the influence exercised at present by representatives of Lloyds Bank and the consequent implications this may have for Rangers’ future.

While the Trust recognises that there may be understandable frustration and anger at the latest developments, it also appreciates that the Rangers support would welcome a positive response in what is undoubtedly a challenging time.

Accordingly, the Trust extends an invitation to all friends of Rangers to join with us as we work to establish a shareholding such that the support has a strong voice within the club. It also welcomes further approaches from large shareholders (current or potential) whom it will assist in building bridges between supporters and the club - and find productive avenues to resolve the current and under-lying problems in ways which, first and foremost, benefit Rangers.

Specifically, the Rangers Supporters Trust remains 100% committed to Rangers and stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the club. The RST therefore extends an open and direct invitation to Rangers FC and supporters everywhere to collaborate and engage on an energetic, positive & innovative basis.

Rangers Supporters Trust

beim fcm haben wir damals genug geld gesammelt unter den fans I-) I-)

Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy holds talks with Rangers bankers

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Rangers Media: Rangers FC - Necessity Unites

Vanguard Bears: Minty Myth

Do the Bouncy: What the hell is going on?

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Follow Follow: The chicken or the egg: Entertainment and Support

Follow Follow: A Ten Step Guide to Surviving this Boardroom Upheaval

Rangers HP meldet:

THE Board of Directors of The Rangers Football Club plc ("Club") is aware of the recent speculation and various comments in the media over the weekend.

The Club's board has been advised by its principal shareholder, Murray International Holdings Limited ("MIH"), that it is considering options regarding its shareholding in the Club and this may or may not lead to MIH disposing of some or all of its stake in the Club to a third party.

These considerations are still at an early stage and may or may not lead to any offer for the issued shares of the Club.

The directors of the Club will keep shareholders advised of key developments.

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Club announces that, as at the close of business on 26 October 2009, it has issued share capital of £10,879,150.

The share capital is represented by 108,791,499 fully paid-up ordinary shares of 10 pence each. The ISIN reference of the Club ordinary shares is GB0007237380.

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant securities" of the Club, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends.

If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of the Club, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant securities" of the Club by any potential offeree company or by the Club, or by any of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether condition or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control or securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.

The directors of The Rangers Football Club plc accept responsibility for this announcement.

Kann irgendwer daraus etwas ableiten
Hört sich an als wären diese Anteile am Club zum Verkauf gestellt worden und jeder der jz welche kaufen will kann dies tun. Kann natürlich dazu führen dass IRGENDWER zB King oder irgendein schaich aus arabien oder der nachbar von nebenan jz problemlos aktien an unserem club erwerben kann. Hoffenlich fließt das meiste zu rangers men wie zB dem RST.

Puh, das muss man jetzt erst einmal auseinanderpflücken. Angeblich versucht wirklich King den Club zu übernehmen, allerdings zu einem Preis, den die Bank nicht akzeptieren will. Angeblich. Aber das sich etwas tut, ist jetzt ja nicht mehr von der Hand zu weisen.

Hier ist das Statement der Londoner Börse im Original.
Übersicht

Rangers FC Statement - Takeover Code – Just what does it mean?

Rangers : Under Offer

das hört sich wirklich tragisch an!

Smith, Bain and Jonston could all leave Rangers

Diese Überschriften lesen sich aktuell natürlich immer sehr dramatisch, aber letztendlich weiß das eh jeder Fan. Egal wer den Club übernehmen wird (hoffentlich übernimmt ihn überhaupt jemand), wird sein eigenes Team zusammenstellen. Und dieses wird wie immer aus neuen und alten Mitarbeitern bestehen. Diese Berichte sind eigentlich eher ein klares Zeichen dafür, dass der jeweilige Journalist auch keinen neuen Stand hat.

Rangers still being run by board and not the bank, says Murray jnr

Walters Aussage vom vergangenen WE hat sicher vielen Verantwortlichen nicht gefallen. Das sickert ja immer mehr durch, nimmt man die anschließenden Statements von Rangers, der Bank und nun auch der Familie Murray. Wer sagt die Wahrheit? Wahrscheinlich jeder. Natürlich wird nach wie vor Rangers den Club führen. Aber was heißt denn das? Das tägliche Geschäft, ja, das hat der Club sicher noch in der Hand, aber alle anderen großen Entscheidungen trifft schon lange die Bank. So tendiere ich da zu Walter, denn er als Trainer muss sich doch damit abfinden, dass er z.B. seit nun gut 18 Monaten nur Spieler abgeben musste und nicht einen einzigen Spieler kaufen durfte. Daher kann ich seine Sichtweise voll und ganz nachvollziehen. Dass der Club immer noch selbständig Bleistift und Radiergummi bestellen kann, ist Smith verständlicherweise egal.

Hier ist noch was Interessantes seitens des Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy ... und das Unterstrichene sollte niemand vergessen. Wäre das nicht passiert, würde sich niemand um die 25 oder 30m kümmern:

Zitat

Minister talks to Rangers’ bankers
Scottish secretary steps in as financial giant denies it is running SPL champions
By Scott Macnab
Published: 27/10/2009

Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy held talks with Rangers’ bankers Lloyds yesterday as the financial giant said it was not running the club.
Mr Murphy stepped in after reports that the banking group, which is 43%-owned by the taxpayer, had threatened the club with administration over its debts.
Team manager Walter Smith said at the weekend that the bank is now in charge of the club and that all the players were up for sale.
Majority shareholder Sir David Murray has declared his intention to sell his interest in the Glasgow club, which has debts of about £30million.
A spokesman for the Scotland Office said: “The secretary of state for Scotland spoke to Lloyds Bank about the importance of the bank’s support for Rangers. There are clearly financial difficulties facing Scottish football clubs, large and small. Our national game is important to Scotland and will come through this recession and wider pressures in football.”
Lloyds said yesterday: “We do not run or manage the companies that we bank – that is, quite properly, the responsibility of management.
“Given the recent press coverage, we would therefore like to be clear that Rangers FC is neither operated nor run by Lloyds Banking Group. We would also like to be clear that Sir David Murray’s decision to step down as chairman was a personal decision and not at the behest of Lloyds Banking Group.”
It is understood the bank did not raise the prospect of the SPL champions being placed in administration if Ibrox bosses fail to cut costs.
The statement went on: “The board of Rangers FC is developing and implementing a sustainable business plan and we have agreed to support this plan. The group is aware of the unique position that football occupies across many Scottish communities and has been working with Scottish football clubs, including Rangers.”
Lloyds is 43.5%-owned by taxpayers after the government bailed it out to the tune of billions of pounds at the height of the credit crunch.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott said: “Football fans, even those on the other side of the Old Firm, won’t understand why taxpayers’ money that’s keeping this bank afloat could now be used to push Rangers into receivership.
“If the Lloyds group can take down Rangers, there won’t be many professional clubs left in Scotland.”
The manager’s contract and that of assistant boss Ally McCoist expires in January.
But Rangers chief executive Martin Bain has insisted the club will not be forced to sell players in the January transfer window.
“The club can confirm that, while there have been tentative inquiries regarding the sale of the club, there are none that realised an offer,” he said. As stated by Sir David Murray, it is not necessarily about price, but the new owner having the capability to take the club forward that remains essential.”
Mr Bain said Lloyds is “supportive” of the club during a period of “difficult economic conditions”.

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Zitat von Der Berliner

Hier ist noch was Interessantes seitens des Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy ... und das Unterstrichene sollte niemand vergessen. Wäre das nicht passiert, würde sich niemand um die 25 oder 30m kümmern:

Das ist sicherlich richtig.

King seeks talks

Exclusive by Darrell King

Dave King is set to hold more talks with Rangers over a possible take-over as the clock ticks on the Ibrox club's perilous financial situation.

As revealed in SportTimes yesterday the club's bankers, Lloyds, have implemented a drastic business plan which has been enforced to try and address the club's £30m debts.

King is well aware of the massive implications for the club if a deal can't be struck. The bank - who have appointed Donald Muir on to the Rangers board to look after their interests - will effectively decide on any offers that come in for players during the January window, although no exact figure has been set for monies to be recouped at that time.

But, as we outlined, the real damage will come in the summer with swingeing cuts to the squad and the possibility of several youth team players being asked to step up and replace star names who are sold.
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There will be no money for new players, no new contracts and the current management team will not stay - it has been described by club sources as the doomsday' scenario.

King's advisors have already made initial approaches, but SportTimes understands they have been left frustrated so far at the stance of the bank and the asking price.

However, the South African is the leading contender to buy Rangers from Sir David Murray and is already working on his future plans for the club should he take control.

Now, it remains to be seen if King - or any other interested parties - can step forward and strike a deal before the bank's business plan starts to hit hard.

A business analyst today confirmed the statement Rangers released on their website last night effectively signalled that they are now talking to an interested party.

It reads: "The Board of Directors of The Rangers Football Club plc is aware of the recent speculation and various comments in the media over the weekend.

"The Club's board has been advised by its principal shareholder, Murray International Holdings Limited ("MIH"), that it is considering options regarding its shareholding in the Club and this may or may not lead to MIH disposing of some or all of its stake in the Club to a third party.

"These considerations are still at an early stage and may or may not lead to any offer for the issued shares of the Club.

"The directors of the Club will keep shareholders advised of key developments"

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Zitat von Rostock_Loyal

aber bitte keinen Verkauf des Stadionnamens!

Ist sicher nur noch eine Frage der Zeit. Allerdings nicht nur bei uns.