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No surprises that the guy in question has since made his tweets private. Scared much?

That's one possible explanation. Whyte may be under advice from Messrs Carter-Fuck (sic Private Eye) to make as little comment as possible so as not to hinder any legal action. I am sure there are a number of other explanations that could cover it too.

Missed the news at 6pm tonight, I presume part 2 didn't get shown then? All I could find on the STV website was a 45 second clip with Whyte admitting they had made mistakes in the transfer market, that they'd do better next time round; and that they had a business plan which involved some significant cost savings to be made.

Some more stuff on BBC website now - Paul Murray and Alastair Johnstone interviewed. And apparently CW has announced he will be suing.

Some very serious allegations in there. None of which were mentioned by Whyte other than saying, along the lines of "some of it will be unflattering".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-15377454 Evidence of alleged criminality in the past business dealings of Rangers FC's new owner has been uncovered by a BBC Scotland investigation. It found that Craig Whyte was banned from being a director for seven years. The BBC heard allegations that Mr Whyte controlled a company despite his ban, an offence which could incur a two-year jail term. It was later wound up after misleading potential shareholders. Mr Whyte denied all the claims "in the strongest possible terms". The 40-year-old businessman from Motherwell owns an 85% stake in Rangers. Mr Whyte paid Sir David Murray £1 for the Glasgow club six months ago, and settled its £18m debt to Lloyds Banking Group. Rangers: An Inside Story, which will be broadcast on BBC1 Scotland at 19:00, heard allegations about the man who took over the 138-year-old club in May. The BBC understands Mr Whyte was banned from acting as a director after the government began pursuing his company, Vital Holdings Ltd, for failing to produce satisfactory accounts. The programme also uncovered evidence that HM Revenue and Customs was chasing some of Mr Whyte's companies for unpaid taxes. Continue reading the main story TV DOCUMENTARY Rangers: The Inside Story will be broadcast on BBC1 Scotland on Thursday 20 October at 19:00 The programme heard claims about Mr Whyte's involvement in a company called Re-tex Plastic Technology, during his ban. Re-tex was wound up in 2003, after it offered to sell shares to the public using company statements which were said to contain false and misleading information. The firm was investigated by the UK government's Insolvency Service - the agency that probes corrupt business practice. Robert Burns, head of investigations at the agency, said: "We took the view that the company was being controlled, or certainly had the involvement of, an individual who was disqualified. That raised concerns." 'Be prosecuted' When asked who that individual was, he said: "I'm talking about Craig Whyte, who had been disqualified as a director in June 2000, for seven years. "We found a number of suggestions, and indeed evidence, that he was in some way, shape or form, behind the company. For example he was signatory to the bank account, he was giving instructions to certain payments. Current Scottish champions Rangers have a 140-year history "In relation to his involvement in running the company then it is an offence and the individual can be prosecuted. Clearly there would have had to be a criminal investigation and a trial." Responding to the claims, Mr Whyte's lawyers said he had a small investment in Re-tex, but was never a director or a de facto director. Mr Burns told the BBC that his team had uncovered evidence that Mr Whyte had taken two sums of £100,000 from the company, apparently to pay a tax bill. "There's no trace of the money being received by the Inland Revenue," Mr Burns said. He told the programme that Mr Whyte had appointed fake auditors called Mullet and Co, which signed off misleading Re-tex accounts. Mr Whyte's lawyers said their client had no control over Re-tex's bank account or finances and denied "in the strongest possible terms" withdrawing any money from the company accounts or appointing any auditors. 'Outsourcing services' The Insolvency Service believes a convicted fraudster, Kevin Sykes, was one of the individuals behind Mullet and Co. Mr Burns said: "We have investigated a number of companies which Kevin Sykes has been behind. "We also know Mr Sykes because of a Serious Fraud Office investigation. In October 2004, he was convicted and received a sentence in total of eight years for his part in a theft from a pension fund which totalled £3m." Mr Whyte lived in Monaco for several years This conviction came three years after Sykes' last known involvement with Craig Whyte. The documentary reveals other previous links between Mr Whyte and Sykes, with the latter acting as secretary in four of Mr Whyte's companies which were dissolved in the late 1990s. Mr Whyte moved to Monaco for several years around 2000, following his disqualification and the demise of 24 companies in which he was involved. In March 2001, Sykes told his bankruptcy hearing at the High Court in London that he travelled to Monaco to be paid in cash by Mr Whyte for "outsourcing services". Mr Whyte's lawyers said its client had never been a close business associate of Kevin Sykes, and denied paying him a retainer. Rangers' finances have hit the headlines in recent months, after a judge ruled more than £3m of its assets should be frozen, pending further court action. The Court of Session in Edinburgh heard that a disputed tax bill of up to £49m left the SPL champions at a "real and substantial risk of insolvency". The tax hearing is due to begin next month. The documentary comes just days after Rangers announced it was withdrawing all co-operation with the BBC. In a statement, Craig Whyte and Rangers FC said: "As a result of the BBC's approach, Mr Whyte and Rangers FC believe there is a strong risk that the programme will mislead and misinform viewers about matters concerning the club, and has suspended the BBC's access to the club. "Mr Whyte and Rangers wish to reassure viewers - and those of the club's valued fans who may be watching - that the best interests and secure future of the club are and will remain their priority."

Nothing in that part of the interview that hasn't previously been said.

Actually, Perry, Hutton and McMillan have been on loan - do they count?

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http://news.stv.tv/scotland/west-central/275509-craig-whyte-interview-i-am-the-right-man-for-rangers/ Wee preview of tonight's interview...

Indeed. Proof will be in the pudding though. *definately an echo in here

We don't have to show blind faith. I would hope that we as a support can be critical friends.

Think we're all gonna have to become pastry chefs or something.

Possibly true. But it gives CW the option!

Interview will be aired in two parts - Thursday and Friday. So that pretty much covers off my initial concern. Get the pre-emptive strike in, then follow up the next day covering anything else relevant that comes up from the Timorama on the Beeb.

Is there an echo in here?

Seems to have been a very positive meeting. The Chairman is making the right noises from the minute (which I assume has been agreed by both parties in advance of it being published), so the proof will be in the pudding. I am particularly encouraged by him taking a personal interest in some of the fans initiatives, and the fact he is directing the club to work with fans across a variety of issues.

Don't disagree per se, and I'm sure they have considered their options. I just hope it isn't a Sir Minty-style smoke and mirrors exercise.

I suppose the question is: how do they pre-empt what the documentary says? Have they seen it? Is it not better to wait and see, then have the right of reply on Friday at 6pm? Also would allow the legal eagle's to pore over it to determine what, if anything is actionable.

Either Whyte has decided against trying to prevent the Beeb showing the documentary at 7pm, or his attempts have failed.

I'm sure you could cancel and get a rebate.

We do not know if Whyte is a panacea, but we also do not know for certain that he is not. As has been the problem we faced throughout the takeover saga, we just don't know! We only here parts of the story to suit the agendas of various parties. But whilst the lack of information concerns me, it also comforts me (although only to a small degree), because I do not wish for the club to play out all of its business in public. Much of this is forced upon us with the various leaks and court cases, but the fact that no-one knows for sure Whyte's game plan, is not necessarily a negative in my eyes, perhaps its more a false positive - time will tell.

Ordinarily I'd agree but the reality is we need the BBC as much as they need us. By banning them, its an immediate act which grabs their attention and forces them to act. Whether it results in them pulling this documentary, I don't know - but the minute we go down the legal route, we risk permanently ruining whatever fragile relationships exist, something I'm sure the club would prefer to avoid.

I similarly am not surprised by this development. Too early to know either way if this is good or bad.

Has he not heard of iPhones?