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RangersFACTSRangersFACTS(This twitter account is brilliant)The Rangers Board in happier times, in the Blue Room with the ECWC.

The famous Rangers team that won the 1st ever domestic treble in Season 1948/49, based on the Iron Curtain defence.

RangersFACTSRangersFACTS4hModerns v Ancients to close Kinning Park Ground,Feb 1887.From top then left to right Wilton,MMcNeil,Vallance,PMcNeil

16 May 2013 Rangers International Football Club plc ("Rangers" or the "Company") Requisition of General Meeting Further to the announcement earlier today, the Board of Rangers confirms that it has received a notice requisitioning a General Meeting of shareholders to consider the removal of Mr Malcolm Murray and Mr Phil Cartmell as directors of the Company and the appointment of Mr James Andrew Easdale and Mr Christopher Andrew Morgan as directors. On the basis that the requisition is not withdrawn, the Company intends to post a notice to all shareholders convening a general meeting. Further announcements will be made as appropriate. For further information please contact: [TABLE=class: z, width: 600] [TR] [TD=class: j]Rangers International Football Club plc [/TD] [TD=class: i]www.rangers.co.uk [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j]Investor enquiries: Malcolm Murray, Chairman Media Enquiries: James Traynor [/TD] [TD=class: i]Tel: 0141 580 8647 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j] [/TD] [TD=class: i] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j]Cenkos Securities plc [/TD] [TD=class: i] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j]Stephen Keys, Adrian Hargrave, Max Hartley (Corporate Finance) [/TD] [TD=class: i]Tel: 020 7397 8900 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j]Russell Kerr (Corporate Broking) [/TD] [TD=class: i] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j] [/TD] [TD=class: i] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j]Newgate Threadneedle [/TD] [TD=class: i] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: j]Graham Herring / John Coles / Roddy Watt / Fiona Conroy [/TD] [TD=class: i]Tel: 020 7148 6143 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] About Rangers Football Club Rangers Football Club, formed in Scotland in 1872, is one of the world's most successful clubs, having won 54 League titles, 33 Scottish Cups, 27 League Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. The Club's loyal and sizeable supporter base, both in Scotland and around the world, enables the Club to boast one of the highest percentages of season ticket holders in the UK, with over 38,000 having been sold for the current season. Playing at the 51,082 seater Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from the world class 37 acre Murray Park training facility, the Club has been a dominant force in Scottish football for decades. This world class stadium, training infrastructure and a loyal and passionate global fanbase provide an excellent foundation for the Rangers Group. Currently the Club is competing in Division 3 of the SFL, though it is the intention of the Directors and the manager for the Club to return to top level football as soon as possible. The history, facilities and ambition of the Club are such that the Club remains a desirable destination for foreign and domestic players alike. The first team squad is managed by Ally McCoist, the former Rangers forward, who remains the Club's all-time leading goal scorer. For more information please visit the website: http://www.rangers.co.uk

From:Paul Clark <Paul.Clark@duffandphelps.com> Date: 9 May 2012 07:52:49 GMT+01:00 To: "'cgreen@[redacted]'" <cgreen@[Redacted]>, David Whitehouse<David.Whitehouse@duffandphelps.com> Subject: Re: Glasgow Rangers subject to contract Thanks for the note Charles.So are you the chosen one - did Craig Whyte sign the letters ??Speak later I'm sure.Paul _____________________________________ Paul Clark Partner T +44 (0)207 487 7242M +44 (0)7770 616103F +44 (0)207 487 7299Duff & Phelps Ltd.43-45 Portman SquareLondonW1H 6LY paul.clark@duffandphelps.comwww.duffandphelps.co.uk----- Original Message -----From: Charles Green [mailto:cgreen@[redacgted]Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 07:37 AMTo: Paul Clark; David WhitehouseSubject: Glasgow Rangers subject to contractGentlemen further to our recent discussions re the above I confirm the following main pointsof our final offer . This will be sent by our solicitors later today with the full details included.To deliver the vision and future plan for the club and it's fans the CVA route is the preferredoptionIt is vital that the CVA does not continue and become protracted as this would impact uponour timetable going forward .The key points thereafter are , you would keep Everton moniesWe would support you in legal claims and receive 25% of proceedsWe will advance you £250k within 24hrs of signing as a exclusivity paymentWe will provide another £7.250 m to fund CVAWhilst we recognise we are late entrants to this process we believe we have demonstrated our ability to move quickly and decisively . This proposal requires your acceptance or will be withdrawn .We would consider as a final option an asset deal but at a far lower price which in my viewwould not be in the best interest of creditors the club our it's supportersRegardsCharlesSent from my iPhoneThis email is confidential and subject to important disclaimers and conditions, includingthose regarding confidentiality, legal privilege and certain legal entity disclaimers, availableathttp://www.duffandphelps.com/disclosure'>http://www.duffandphelps.com/disclosure.Circular 230 Disclosure: Any advice containedin this email (including any attachments unless expressly stated otherwise) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of avoiding tax penalties that may beimposed on any taxpayer.This email is confidential and subject to important disclaimers and conditions, includingthose regarding confidentiality, legal privilege and certain legal entity disclaimers, availableathttp://www.duffandphelps.com/disclosure.Circular 230 Disclosure: Any advice containedin this email (including any attachments unless expressly stated otherwise) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of avoiding tax penalties that may beimposed on any taxpayer.

16 May 2013 Rangers International Football Club plc ("Rangers", the "Company" or the "Club") Comment re Press Speculation The Board of Rangers has noted the recent press speculation regarding a requisition for a General Meeting. The Board confirms that it has received such correspondence and is seeking to establish the validity of this requisition. Further announcements will be made as appropriate. For further information please contact: [TABLE=class: aj, width: 600] [TR] [TD=class: m]Rangers International Football Club plc [/TD] [TD=class: l]www.rangers.co.uk [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m]Investor enquiries: Malcolm Murray, Chairman Media Enquiries: James Traynor [/TD] [TD=class: l]Tel: 0141 580 8647 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m][/TD] [TD=class: l][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m]Cenkos Securities plc [/TD] [TD=class: l][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m]Stephen Keys, Adrian Hargrave, Max Hartley (Corporate Finance) [/TD] [TD=class: l]Tel: 020 7397 8900 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m]Russell Kerr (Corporate Broking) [/TD] [TD=class: l][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m][/TD] [TD=class: l][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m]Newgate Threadneedle [/TD] [TD=class: l][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: m]Graham Herring / John Coles / Roddy Watt / Fiona Conroy [/TD] [TD=class: l]Tel: 020 7148 6143 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail.html?announcementId=11584364

[h=1]I wonâ??t fail you Ally[/h]WORKING HAND IN HAND ... Craig Mather has vowed to do all he can to help boss McCoist Exclusive By ROBERT GRIEVE Published: 1 minutes ago [h=3]CRAIG MATHER insists Ally McCoist has his full support as Rangers boss.[/h]The new Ibrox chief executive has vowed to go all-out to land ALL of Coistyâ??s signing targets. The Gers boss has given Mather a list of players he wants to secure for next season. Dundee United striker Jon Daly has already agreed to sign along with Kilmarnock keeper Cammy Bell. But McCoist has also targeted players for EVERY position with Mather pledging to back his manager as he looks to add to the capture of Daly and Bell. Breaking his silence to speak to SunSport, he said: â??What Iâ??ve said to Ally â?? and weâ??ve been having discussions daily this week, last week and over the weekend â?? is â??letâ??s look at the squad weâ??ve got and where we need to strengthenâ??. â??Weâ??ll look at the players he wants to bring in and see how we can facilitate that. â??We know where we believe we are weak. â??Iâ??m sure the fans would be able to talk about that in the same way I could. â??So weâ??re looking at utilising Allyâ??s experience and going after the targets Ally has identified over the last three or four months. â??For me we all work together as a team. â??I have a duty of care to the business and I also have a duty of care to the manager. â??Itâ??s imperative to me that we get the balance right. â??Iâ??ll try and facilitate the signings he wants and so far â?? up to and including today â?? EVERYONE heâ??s highlighted, Iâ??ve gone after. â??Basically heâ??s putting the names on the blackboard and Iâ??m going after all of them. â??There is not one person heâ??s highlighted that weâ??ve not gone after. â??We have offers out there to a number of players. â??Itâ??s looking good so far on many of them and I think weâ??re all happy at this point. â??Medicals aside, we are very confident weâ??ll be able to bring the players in that Ally wants. Players we need. â??Iâ??d say there are three players weâ??ll be ready to announce if not by this Friday then by the beginning of next week. â??We are confident with everything weâ??re moving forward with. â??Ally has been pleasantly surprised with the way weâ??re trying to conduct business. â??Basically he has a first-choice and a second-choice in the various positions heâ??s looking at. â??All I can say is that to date heâ??s happy.â? Mather has also frozen season ticket prices in a bid to thank loyal fans for their support. He added: â??I donâ??t expect the fans to show their allegiance to me â?? but give me time. â??I have been working very hard behind the scenes with Ally and as a pairing we are growing on a daily basis. â??He knows he has my full support and backing, and vice versa. â??We have good banter behind the scenes as well. â??Like I said to him when I was out on that pitch when we collected the league trophy â??Bring on next seasonâ??. â??The fans will judge me, and in fairness Ally, on results and thatâ??s all I ask to be judged on. â??I am a simple beast, an honest character who wears his heart on his sleeve. â??I have nothing to hide. I just want to drive this business forward and ensure for the years to come we have success without digging a big hole behind us as we go.â? http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/leaguedivision3/4929342/Craig-Mather-I-wont-fail-you-Ally-McCoist.html

:Craig Whyte <ctw@libertycapital.biz>Date: 23 May 2012 16:05Subject: ContractsTo:sheik.iahmad@[Redacted] Contracts to be breached: Suppliers1. Azure - Catering2. Prognosis - Internet3. JJB - Generates revenue of £3m per annum so we need to be careful about breaching thiscontract. Question is - can we do better?Team Managers1. McCoist - £750k per annum. Needs to be breached and renegotiated if he's going to stay. I'dsuggest a salar of £300k + bonuses for League title, Champions League, etc. 1 year contract2. Kenny Mcdowall £250k per annum. Reduce to £150k3. Jimmy Sinclair - £170k - dismiss - he has a perfectly able No. 2Total Savings: £720kExecutive1. Jaqueline Gourlay2. Andrew Dickson3. Sandy Jardine4. David Martin5. Lindsay HerronPlayers1. Lee McCulloch - on £19k per week with zero sell on value. Terminate contract.2. Alan Mcgregor - on £20k + £5k per match. Too expensive and No 2 keeper is decent but we canprobably sell for £3m3. Steve Davis - on £28k per week but again we can likely sell for £3m+4. Kirk Broadfoot - Useless and too expensive. Terminate contract (on £12k per week)5. Stephen Whittaker - on £20k per week. Possibly some value but I wouldn't take the risk. Terminatecontract6. Juan Ortiz - on £10k per week and useless. Terminate contract7. Alejando Bedoya - if he's on more than £5k per week terminate.8. Sasa Papac - already gone - £20k per week saving9. Kyle Bartley - On loan from Arsenal. Return £16k per week savingTotal player savings: £7.5m per annum (assuming we're able to sell McGregor & Davis)1st Team Management Savings £720kExecutive Savings: £300k

Matthew Lindsay‏@MattLindsayET2mIndependent investigation into alleged links between Charles Green, Imran Ahmad and Craig Whyte expected to announce findings next week.

Alasdair Lamont‏@BBCAlLamont3mFor those asking about shareholding required to call EGM, the requesting document quotes Section 303 of Companies Act 2006... "members representing at least 5% of such of the paid-up capital of the company as carries the right of voting at general meetings"

Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont 7s The Rangers board has been asked to call an extraordinary general meeting with the aim of pushing through significant change. Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont 52s Resolutions proposed include removal from the board of the club's chairman Malcolm Murray and the non-executive director Philip Cartmell. Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont 1m It is proposed that the pair be replaced in the Ibrox boardroom by current shareholders James Easdale and Chris Morgan. Alasdair Lamont ‏@BBCAlLamont 42s The proposal has been made in the name of Blue Pitch Holdings, who own just over 6% of the club's shares.

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Scott Burns‏@ScottBurns7531m@nickyclark91 holds talks with #Rangers boss Ally McCoist. 3 year deal will b offered. Other offers on the table. See today's Express

from FF My mate is on the tour and Ally just came in with Nicky Clark.

Ps it was in the Broomy not Copland .

By Martin Smith 12:01AM GMT 02 Mar 2007 Comment When Jeff Randall responded to a throw-away question in a Q&A for the Radio 5 Live website, little did he expect to have the answer repeated in two-foot high letters on a banner spanning half the width of the Copland Stand at Ibrox. Asked which team he supported, the BBC's Business News presenter said: "Glasgow Rangers...they are the quintessential British club." It was immediately pounced upon by The Blue Order, a collection of die-hard Rangers fans dedicated to making Ibrox a loud, fun and intimidating arena, and their banner duly made its debut at the Uefa Cup tie against Hapoel Tel Aviv last week. "It was not really a throw-away line because I meant it," says Randall (pictured), The Daily Telegraph's editor at large. "Quintessential means the very essence, something in its purest form. And the thing about Rangers, it is based in Scotland, but first and foremost it is a British club. A lot of fans come over from Northern Ireland to support, and a lot of English fans, too. Like Barcelona, it is mas que un club [more than a club]: it stands for something in society. It embraces the whole concept of the union of the United Kingdom, and if you go to Ibrox you'll see the union flag is the one flying highest above the stadium." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2308522/Football-Diary-The-best-of-British.html

Great article from Jeff Randall Being an Essex boy, it might seem strange that my favourite football team isn't even in England. When I went to Ibrox stadium recently, it was with a strange sense of deja vue. Here among the noisy throng was the authentic voice of working class culture. Without wishing to sound like a luvvy, at Ibrox it still is very much the people's game. The passion that shines through every man, woman and child within the ground would bring a tear to a glass eye. Going to some English Premier League games is akin to a night at the opera, and yes the ticket prices are similar. The aspiring middle class and the chattering elite have hijacked our game in England. The ordinary man has been squeezed out, at the expense of the noveaux riches. I recently attended a game involving a prominent London club, the atmosphere within the huge stadium was like that of a wake. The silence was deafening. Many of those in my immediate vicinity seemed more concerned with texting, preening themselves or simply ordering their prawn cocktails from the nearby club restaurant. I couldn't help but compare this soul-destroying experience with the warm, all embracing ambience in Glasgow. I once described Rangers as the 'quintessential British club", some cynics assumed I was being sarcastic. Far from it, I meant it then and I mean it now. On the political scene, England is beset with issues of identity, race and culture. How ironic that British identity can be best found North of the border. The ancient virtues of Queen and country are alive and well at Ibrox. The recent funeral of Margaret Thatcher revealed a deep, undercurrent of support for traditional values. Add to that, a fundamental respect for the Armed Forces then one can clearly see a seamless and consistent thread throughout. These very values are mocked by the chattering classes who spout forth (with glass of claret in hand) that institutions like Rangers are primitive and out-dated.These people wouldn't recognize a real football supporter if they fell over one in the street. Rangers are currently undergoing a little 'local difficulty', where frankly a few dubious characters have thrown the club into chaos. The response to the mess has been fantastic by the vast Rangers support. Money has been raised through a shares issue and massive attendances have shown the defiance of Rangers fans against the vindictive action by those who run Scottish football. One thing has become apparent during this cathartic process, Rangers will emerge leaner, fitter and wiser. In the future Ibrox will remain packed to the rafters, long after the muesli-munchers have fled the football stadiums in London. Following Rangers is not just about following a club, it is following a tradition and a history. The rest of Britain could learn from this venerable institution. from FF

Easdales restate interest in Rangers Richard Wilson Sports writer Friday 10 May 2013 James and Sandy Easdale, the brothers who own McGills buses, have reiterated their intention to purchase a significant stake in Rangers. James and Sandy Easdale, the brothers who own McGills buses, have reiterated their intention to purchase a significant stake in Rangers. Custom byline text: Richard Wilson They already own a minority shareholding, but Charles Green, who resigned as chief executive, told the Ibrox board last month that he would be selling his 7.8% share- holding to them in December. The pair want a seat on the board in return for taking a bigger stake the club. <p>It would be James Easdale who would seek to become a director, since Sandy Easdale served 18 months in jail for VAT fraud in 1996. James Easdale already has completed the paperwork for assessment for the Scottish Football Association's fit and proper person test. Dave King, the former Rangers director, has also made similar moves with the governing body, while Herald Sport understands that a third interested party has done the same.</p>< p>Sandy Easdale, though, brushed aside mention of his conviction in an interview with BBC Scotland yesterday. "It was 17 years ago," he said. "We've built up a reasonable-sized business in that time. To cast up 17 years ago seems silly when everybody else has moved on."</p>< p>The current directors would try to stop the Easdales taking charge of the board, but with enough shares, the brothers could effectively assume control any way. They are lifelong Rangers fans, and their bus and taxi businesses are regulated like all others, but many inside and outside Ibrox are uneasy about the prospect of them running of the club.</p>< p>"We took a decision to invest in the club," said Sandy Easdale. "We are serious about taking it forward."</p>< p>The brothers appear reluctant to take full ownership of Rangers, but they expressed their intention to become involved in the club. They also backed Walter Smith, the non-executive director, and Ally McCoist, the manager, but questioned the role of the chairman, Malcolm Murray.</p>< p>"We are quite willing to share Ibrox with people who want to do the job, do it properly and support Rangers as a club," said Sandy Easdale. "If we get enough support from the fans and other shareholders, together we could maybe turn it round."</p>Contextual targeting label: Business http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/easdales-restate-interest-in-rangers.21042032 It would be James Easdale who would seek to become a director, since Sandy Easdale served 18 months in jail for VAT fraud in 1996. James Easdale already has completed the paperwork for assessment for the Scottish Football Association's fit and proper person test. Dave King, the former Rangers director, has also made similar moves with the governing body, while Herald Sport understands that a third interested party has done the same. Sandy Easdale, though, brushed aside mention of his conviction in an interview with BBC Scotland yesterday. "It was 17 years ago," he said. "We've built up a reasonable-sized business in that time. To cast up 17 years ago seems silly when everybody else has moved on." The current directors would try to stop the Easdales taking charge of the board, but with enough shares, the brothers could effectively assume control any way. They are lifelong Rangers fans, and their bus and taxi businesses are regulated like all others, but many inside and outside Ibrox are uneasy about the prospect of them running of the club. "We took a decision to invest in the club," said Sandy Easdale. "We are serious about taking it forward." The brothers appear reluctant to take full ownership of Rangers, but they expressed their intention to become involved in the club. They also backed Walter Smith, the non-executive director, and Ally McCoist, the manager, but questioned the role of the chairman, Malcolm Murray. "We are quite willing to share Ibrox with people who want to do the job, do it properly and support Rangers as a club," said Sandy Easdale. "If we get enough support from the fans and other shareholders, together we could maybe turn it round."

RangersFACTS‏@RangersFACTS2mThe Boys' Brigade Connection at Old Trafford- David Moyes (ex 129th Glasgow) replacing Sir Alex Ferguson (ex 101st Glasgow)

Nicky Clark‏@nickyclark911hAppreciate all the messages am getting! Hopefully something will happen over next couple of days!

We drew 1-1 with Celtic 53 yrs ago in the Charity Cup Semi Final. The tie was won by Rangers on the toss of a coin!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/22466663 video on this link

BBC Sportsound ‏@bbcsportsound 3m The Easdale brothers talk exclusively to @bbcchrismclaug on #BBCSportsound tonight at 6:10pm on their battle for a seat on the Rangers board