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RANGERS have today clarified the situation over their fight for compensation for players who walked out on the club last month. A statement reads: "Contrary to what has appeared in sections of the press, FIFA has not granted a free transfer to players who have, the Club believes, unlawfully terminated their contracts. "FIFA has not made any ruling whatsoever on the merits of the dispute and stressed that this was a matter for the SFA. "It has simply allowed the players to be registered with new clubs on a provisonal basis pending resolution of the contractual dispute through the SFA arbitration. "The reason that FIFA made the decision is that it felt that damages was a sufficient remedy for the Club in the event that it proves its case. "The Club has now reached agreement with two of the players and their new clubs in respect of financial recompense in relation to the contractual dispute. "It has also instigated the SFA's arbitration process in relation to the remaining players with whom no agreement has yet been reached." It was announced earlier today that Rangers had agreed a fee with Southampton for Steve Davis. The club also concluded a deal with Coventry City for John Fleck http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/football-news/article/2856119

of ff From todays Evening Times: Quote: The SFL won't strip Ramgers of the six League Cups won between 2001 ans 2010 if the Club is found guilty of making undisclosed payments to players vai EBT's during those years. SFA and SPL chiefs had worked on a draft document which would erase five league titles and four Scottish Cups if an ongoing investigation finds the club guilty of breaking rules over EBT's. But the League Cup is run by the SFL and Rangers won that trophy 1n 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2007-08,2009--10, 2010-11.

The Blue Blog‏@ImmortalRangers Longmuir: The SFL won't strip Rangers of any League Cups won between 2001 and 2010.

Saturday July 21,2012 By Scott Burns and Michael Baillie Have your say(0) RANGERS boss Ally McCoist faces a hectic dash to rebuild his threadbare squad after Charles Greenâ??s newco accepted the SFAâ??s 12-month transfer embargo. The signing ban will start on September 1, giving McCoist just 42 days to acquire enough new players to take the club through to the January transfer window of 2014. And he made his first move by opening talks with Dean Shiels, below, who is out of contract after leaving Kilmarnock. Itâ??s understood former Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings is also on McCoistâ??s radar, along with ex-Hearts playmaker Ian Black. All three are ready to play in the Third Division providing they can agree terms and are given long-term contracts. Dundee United trio Robbie Neilson, Scott Robertson and Garry Kenneth could also be targets for McCoist. The Ibrox side expect to lose top earners such as Carlos Bocanegra, Kirk Broadfoot and Maurice Edu, with the latter a target for Valencia. The choice is stark â?? take sanctions or risk not playing football at all Club chairman Malcolm Murray Greenâ??s newco Ibrox outfit last night moved a significant step closer to securing their SFA membership, following four days of negotiations with the governing body, although the Light Blues have not signed an agreement. Club chairman Malcolm Murray said: â??The choice is stark â?? take sanctions or risk not playing football at all. We do not wish to gamble with the clubâ??s future so, under duress, we have taken the difficult decision to accept some sanctions in order to move forward.â? The Gers have accepted sanctions that were applied to the oldco, including the transfer ban and a £160,000 fine imposed after ex-owner Craig Whyte was found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute. SEARCH FOOTBALL for: McCoist will now sit down with the Ibrox hierarchy to thrash out details of the players he needs as they begin life in the Third Division following the departure of Steven Naismith, Steven Whittaker, Kyle Lafferty and Jamie Ness, who received provisional international clearance from FIFA last night. The fifth player to refuse to transfer to the newco, Steven Davis, above, was still awaiting word on his clearance. The SFA were also seeking clarity on who is involved in Greenâ??s Sevco consortium, with regards to financial backers and shareholders. In a statement they said: â??The SFA has received the financial information requested. â??The imposition of conditions relating to transfer of membership was made on the basis that the SFA, as the governing body, has an obligation to protect the integrity of the national game and to ensure that all member clubs operate within the Articles of Association.â? http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/334274

Allys son Well my name is Alexander McCoist. I'm 17 years old. Love the rangers! 17 yrs old sign him up!!!!!!

Alexander McCoist @Alex_McCoist Well my name is Alexander McCoist. I'm 17 years old. Love the rangers! Have the most amazing girlfriend in the world. 17 yrs old sign him up!!!!!!

its his son

Alexander McCoist‏@Alex_McCoist Everybody better stand by the team the next few seasons. Win, lose or draw! And sell out ibrox! #RangersFamily

"Irn Bru rapidly turning into liquid kryptonite for Timothy. It's orange AND supports Rangers"

DEVILSADVOKAT Mr Giovanni Di Stefano Could you please answer this question with yes or no Have you got proof of mr whyte ?? he exists yes "as a shadow director and de factor director" were the words I used I STAND BY THAT 100% DEVILSADVOKAT and if this is true dose this mean your implying Murray & whyte have manufactured this up until now ??? I have just stated what is it will be for others to decide what happens as DP say there is a court case in uk(which we did not know about before) so I will now pursue matters as outlined GIOVANNI DI STEFANO‏@DEVILSADVOKAT @kppurplestar shadow director is like silent partner someone who has control but not on paper

"We also regret that any agreement with the SFA appears not to have the support of the SPL and, as such, it still wishes to impose further sanctions on the Club for the actions of previous regimes despite already voting us out of its league. This is truly astounding to everyone at the Club who is now in charge of rebuilding Rangers from Division 3, particularly as the SPL are still trying to benefit from our media rights. Hope spl die! wankers

by Lindsay Herron RANGERS chairman Malcolm Murray has insisted tonight that an agreement with the SFA has not yet been signed. However, he has pointed out that the reality facing Rangers is to suffer sanctions or risk not playing at all. Earlier tonight the SFA released a statement saying Rangers had accepted a signing embargo from September 1 2012 to August 31 2013. He said: "Board members, the Manager and senior executives from the Club have been meeting with the SFA this week with the sole purpose of ensuring the long term future of Rangers. "For clarity, we have not signed any agreement yet and therefore believe the SFA's statement to be premature. "We have had days of discussions with the SFA and it is important for everyone, but most importantly our fans, to understand that the SFA said it would only transfer the membership to play football if we accepted some form of additional sanctions for the sins of previous regimes. "The choice is stark - take sanctions or risk not playing football at all. We do not wish to gamble with the Club's future so, under duress, we have taken the difficult decision to accept some sanctions in order to move forward. "A delayed transfer ban would be a bitter pill to swallow and will only be agreed to if the alternative is no football. "We would have a window in which to sign players enabling the manager to strengthen the squad which is critical for the Club to start the process of rebuilding. "We also regret that any agreement with the SFA appears not to have the support of the SPL and, as such, it still wishes to impose further sanctions on the Club for the actions of previous regimes despite already voting us out of its league. This is truly astounding to everyone at the Club who is now in charge of rebuilding Rangers from Division 3, particularly as the SPL are still trying to benefit from our media rights. "Whilst we are deeply frustrated that the Club and the new owners will have to accept some punishments for the sins of previous regimes, we are at the point where we have to move forward and get back playing football. "We will all continue to work hard over the coming days in order to begin the season and play our first match next Sunday. "Rangers fans around the world have been tremendous in their support for the Club over the last six months - through what has been an horrendous period in our history. "Supporters have been badly bruised by recent events and they more than anyone deserve to see their team playing football again. To move forward we must all now rally behind the Manager and Club through this rebuilding process. "We have a long road ahead but every one of us involved in taking the Club forward is committed to restoring Rangers to greatness again and we will not falter in our commitment." http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/football-news/article/2855575

John DC Gow‏@JohnDCGow Various: Not 100% sure but I have heard next year's transfer window is open until September 3rd.

Dublin Loyal RSC‏@DublinLoyal Transfer of registration = Unbroken Timeline. FACT. Rangers then, Rangers now, Rangers forever.

The Scottish FA also confirmed that Sevco had also accepted the £160,000 fine imposed on the oldco for various rule breaches in the nine months Craig Whyte owned Rangers, including bringing the game into disrepute through non-payment of taxes. On Friday, the governing body stated: "Sevco Scotland Ltd have also undertaken to accept all other outstanding conditions relating to oldco’s charges of bringing the game into disrepute. The conditional offer of transfer will now be submitted to the appellate tribunal for its consideration. This will form part of the approval process for the transfer of membership which, once approved, will enable Rangers FC to take a considerable step towards participating in Irn Bru Division Three.

Chris McLaughlin‏@BBCchrismclaug 5 way agreement needed for #Rangers transfer embargo to be ratified. SFA/SFL/SPL/newco/oldco all must agree. There is no consensus as yet

Andrew Dickson‏@rfc_dickson So the prospect of making certain signings outwith windows in lower league may be permitted. As I say, I'll need to check

2012-07-20RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB PLC DUFF & PHELPS RESPOND TO DI STEFANO’S ALLEGATIONS By Caroline Bayford and Tiina Paivarinta Giovanni Di Stefano has finally received a response to the serious allegations made against a number of people in the ever continuing Rangers Football Club saga. Di Stefano accused those involved in the downfall of the club established in 1872 of ‘systematic fraud and theft’ and ‘corporate genocide.’ On Thursday he issued a video statement confirming his intention to apply to the High Court for an order under s.994 of the Companies Act and invited other shareholders to join him subject to obtaining independent legal advice. Di Stefano made public his allegations in full and we reprinted such. In the spirit of fair and accurate reporting and the editorial policy of reporting news as opposed to making news or what many media outlets now prefer of ‘spinning stories (SS)’ the reply from Duff & Phelps is printed in its entirety. “The Rangers Football Club PLC (In Administration) (“the Company” or “the Club”) Dear Mr Di Stefano I refer to your recent correspondence and telephone calls and apologise if you feel that there has been any undue delay in my response. I note that you have recently become a shareholder of the Company and I now provide my comments on the various matters you have raised in your letter dated 15 July 2012. In the course of your letter, you make a number of similar (and in some instances identical) assertions across different paragraphs and my response will deal with your principal concerns, rather than addressing each point on a line by line basis. It should be noted that many of these issues have already been addressed in great detail via the various statutory reports and media announcements issued by the Joint Administrators. If you have not already done so, I would recommend that you take the opportunity to review these documents, which I believe will greatly assist your understanding of the Company’s affairs and avoid any further confusion. By way of additional clarification, I would make the following comments on the main areas of concern raised in your letter: 1. On 14 February 2012 the Company was insolvent in accordance with criteria set down in S.123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, as quite simply, it was unable to meet its liabilities as they fell due. Principally, liabilities of in excess of £12m were due to HM Revenue and Customs in respect of arrears of PAYE/NIC for the tax year 2011/2012, notwithstanding a number of other liabilities both liquidated and contingent. Additional commentary on this issue can be found in the Joint Administrators Report and Statement of Proposals dated 4 April 2012 (“the Proposals”), together with full details of the circumstances surrounding the appointment of the Joint Administrators, including an explanation of any prior professional relationship with the Company. 2. Your entirely unsubstantiated assertion that a sum in the region of £50m was either “stolen” or “misappropriated “ from the Company is noted, together with your additional comments about the activities of certain individuals previously connected to the Company. The Joint Administrators make no comment on these assertions other than to advise you that proceedings have been instigated in the English Courts, to which a number of parties involved in the takeover of the Company by The Rangers FC Group Limited have been joined. Given that these proceedings are current, you will appreciate that no substantial details can be made available at this stage, other than those previously outlined in the Proposals. Furthermore, the Joint Administrators have a statutory obligation to report on the conduct of all directors of the Company who have held office in the 3 years preceding the date of the commencement of the administration. If you have evidence that criminal activity has taken place in relation to the Company, then you should contact Strathclyde Police and provide them with the same. 3. The various statutory reports referred to above provide full details of the costs and expenses of the administration process. For the avoidance of doubt, the Joint Administrators have not yet drawn any remuneration in respect of this matter and the total amount of legal disbursements paid to date amounts to around £129,000. Our further reports will give full transparency on all costs incurred and paid during the administration period. 4. I am aware of the provision of S.994 of the Companies Act 2006 in relation to unfair prejudice against the rights of shareholders. Given that the Company is currently in administration, and the Joint Administrators are officers of the Court, I would respectfully suggest that the analogous insolvency legislation can be found at Paragraph 74 to Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, under which an aggrieved member can apply to the Court in the event that his rights are prejudiced by the activities of an administrator. As you are now a shareholder of the Company, you are entirely at liberty to make such an application if you see fit. I trust that this information is of satisfactory for your needs and regret that I can be of no further assistance. For and on behalf of The Rangers Football Club Plc Peter Hart for Paul Clark Joint Administrator” Giovanni Di Stefano commented on the astounding reply that “it is noticeable there is no denial of the allegations save that they are ‘noted’ and no comments can be made according to D&P solely because there are proceedings on-going. I am always obliged at receiving advice as to how best to proceed against any that I accuse but this kind of takes the biscuit. As D&P fully understand that I am a shareholder and they invite me in a roundabout fashion to take any action I deem appropriate then either this case is so fully protected by those in high office that whatever anyone does it will make no difference or they are prepared for anything that comes their way. In either case as it is a shareholders right to take action I will do so.”

GIOVANNI DI STEFANO‏@DEVILSADVOKAT RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB PLC DUFF & PHELPS RESPOND TO DI STEFANO’S ALLEGATIONS By Caroline Bayford and Tiina Paivarinta http://eturnkeysec3340002378c9.users.site2you.com/content/sitenewsreadmore/infobox/news/template/default/active_id/994

GIOVANNI DI STEFANO‏@DEVILSADVOKAT I WILL BE POSTING THE FULL REPLY ON HERE SHORTLY very soon will be on the slider at

GIOVANNI DI STEFANO‏@DEVILSADVOKAT They do not deny 50 m stolen they just note my allegations and make no comment.

GIOVANNI DI STEFANO‏@DEVILSADVOKAT I am pleased to Confirm that Duff and Phelps have NOW replied to me in the substantive and extremely politely more than willing to assist GIOVANNI DI STEFANO‏@DEVILSADVOKAT On ANY question or documents that I require I applaud D&P for the straight forward reply that and we now have important substantive information GIOVANNI DI STEFANO‏@DEVILSADVOKAT D&P have even suggested a quicker way of getting further info other than s.994 application fair play to them I am truly amazed at the info

EAST FIFE Chairman Sid Collumbine admitted he was 'elated' after the men from Methil were drawn to face Rangers in the first round of this season's Scottish Communities League Cup. Collumbine joined club officials, SFL representatives and Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond at Ochilview Park for this afternoon's draw with the Light Blues one of 15 unseeded teams. Gordon Durie is the current boss of the Fifers while his son, Scott, plays at right-back having previously featured for Rangers' under-19s. It will undoubtedly be a proud day for both on August 4 but Collumbine insists that playing Rangers will be a special moment for everyone associated with the Second Division club. He said: "I'm elated, I talked to our manager before I came here today and my instructions were to deliver Rangers at Ibrox. "I've delivered that and I'm delighted and really looking forward to it. "An ex-Rangers player of well-known repute (Gordon Durie) will be looking forward to it and our right back is Gordon's son Scott who'll be going back to Ibrox and I'm sure he'll be looking forward to that. "It's a big day for our club and it will help towards our community involvement. "We've just this year taken on full time youth players at East Fife and it will help to finance that. "But regardless of everything going on in football to get the big two in Glasgow is always an enormous thing to look forward to. "It'll be a proud day and for some of the young players we have coming through it'll be a dream come true for them." East Fife's pre-season preparations are already well under way and Collumbine expects the players to have a spring in their step in training as the big game against Rangers gets closer. He added: "We played Dunfermline last night and won 3-1 so I thought they played very well. "It's a matter of trying to get as many games and practise as possible in before the season starts. "It's part-time football, you are talking about three hours a week training, but (playing Rangers) now they will all be wanting to get in the team and they'll be no niggling injuries." http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/football-news/article/2855394

The young son of former Rangers player Claudio Reyna has died after a battle with cancer. Reyna’s son Jack was diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumour three years ago. The death of the 13-year-old was confirmed on Thursday night by Rangers on their official Twitter account. Manager Ally McCoist said: “We have just heard the sad news that Claudio Reyna's son Jack has lost his battle against cancer. "On behalf of everyone at Rangers I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Claudio and his family at this difficult time. "Losing a child at just 13 is a tragedy and puts football into perspective." During his time at Rangers, ex-captain of the American national team Reyna made more than sixty appearances between 1999 and 2001. When the Glasgow club won the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen in 2000, Reyna brought his son Jack onto the Hampden pitch to celebrate. The 13-year-old was a keen footballer like his father and stayed with his family in Bedford in Westchester County, New York.

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