ian1964

I love how all the people from the past are now calling for honesty,openess!,maybe the old regime should have been more open and honest?.

Tried what mate?

And what we're left with Goalkeepers (3) McGregor Alexander Gallacher Defenders (8) Goian Bocanegra Bartley Whittaker Wallace Papac Broadfoot Perry Midfielders (10) Edu Davis Aluko Celik McCulloch Bedoya McKay Wylde Kerkar McCabe Strikers (4) Lafferty (injured) Healy Hemmings (injured) Little Long term injuries (2) Naismith Ness

He is very concerned about the future of Rangers FC

ANDY KERR shared a massive stage in front of an audience of nearly 50,000 with Craig Whyte just 11 days ago. This morning, the Rangers Supporters' Assembly chief would love nothing more than to be sitting in the same room as the club's owner to ask him just one simple question. Where has the money gone? Kerr, who helped Whyte make a presentation to departing club captain David Weir on the Ibrox turf against Aberdeen on January 21, has pored over Record Sport's investigation into the financial situation at Rangers and admits he is deeply concerned about the club's future. The Assembly, an umbrella organisation that covers around 30,000 Rangers fans from all over the globe, won't pre-judge the situation but does want clarity from Whyte on the manner in which he has gone about his business. Of major concern to Kerr is the fact Whyte has sold off a large chunk of season-ticket sales over the next three seasons, yet when the first instalment of £9.5million had to be paid to Ticketus, the London-based lending firm, Rangers could pay only £3.5m and had to borrow another £6m against a chunk of ticket sales for season 2014-15. That means Rangers are relying on their fans buying enough season-tickets over the next four years to pay back the loans - and Kerr's chief concern is that if they don't, Whyte will just keep on borrowing and the club's already spiralling debt will spin it into oblivion. Kerr chose his words carefully and is not a tub-thumping panic merchant. But he is genuinely worried about the future of the club he loves. He said: "I think the majority of fans who have bought season-tickets would not be aware of the manner in which that money is being used. "I was aware that the £18m debt to Lloyds TSB had been paid but Craig Whyte strongly implied that the money had come from other parts of his business empire. "Having now seen the extent to which we have borrowed, and Craig saying it wasn't for the takeover, that begs the question: 'Where is that money and what is it being used for?' "A number of us have had a concern about current cash flow and, to be fair, he has reassured me twice on that. "We had a formal meeting with him in September and he was questioned about all aspects of the club's finances. On January 2, myself and some colleagues from the Assembly had a more informal chat with him and we spoke about the suggestion that cash flow was a problem but he said we were fine. "However, I was looking at it from the angle that when the season-ticket money from this season was in and we got bombed out of Europe, basically our income streams were negligible from that moment on. "Corporate hospitality and advertising is probably going the wrong way and we are struggling to sell out the tickets that are not season-tickets when it comes to a match day. "We didn't have a big, high-profile home game in the run-up to Christmas, which meant the income stream was probably as low as it could be - so we had to ask how we are paying wages, keeping the bills paid and dealing with the ongoing court cases. "If money has been borrowed to the extent being claimed, then where is it and how is it being used? "What disturbed me was that when the time came to pay some of this money back (£9.5m), we could only pay some of it (£3.5m) and had to borrow more. If that was your son or your brother's personal finances, you'd be saying, 'what are you doing?' "All you are doing is digging a deeper hole. That's the kind of concerns we have." Kerr insists the Rangers fans have shown their support for the club by continuing to buy season books in huge numbers in the last four years but he fears that losing the league, allied to a lack of investment in the playing squad, could lead to a downturn in numbers - and not enough cash coming in to pay back Ticketus. He added: "The response from the fans has been magnificent, given the circumstances, but there is no guarantee that can be sustained - especially if the team is struggling. "As much as we have a strong, loyal support, to keep that up at around 37,000 or 38,000 season-ticket holders every year is difficult in these economic times. "The worst case scenario for me, as a Rangers supporter, is if this starts to turn people away from the club in terms of buying a season-ticket or putting their money in. "We have to keep it positive. Tell people we are hanging in there and are continuing to support the club. "But this is like a dagger in the heart. Not only does administration seem like an issue, there's a danger of the whole thing going down the tubes. "We have rivals that love to see us squirm but I don't think they are naive enough to think it would be good for Scottish football if Rangers didn't exist. "One thing that keeps coming around to the shareholders is Craig Whyte's statement which promised injections of money and a three to four-year plan of capital input. "But if we are just borrowing then it brings that into question. "My main call to the club would be: Is there a way of converting all this different information into a format that's clear for the ordinary fan and tell us where the cash is going?" http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2012/02/01/rangers-supporters-chief-demands-owner-craig-whyte-comes-clean-over-season-ticket-cash-86908-23730324/

Nonsense mate. Let's hope all this trash unites the coaching staff & team and drives them on to 4 in a row.

SMILING Rangers star David Healy gives the thumbs-up as he poses for a snap with a former Loyalist terror boss. Striker Healy, 32, grinned and even threw his arm around the shoulder of ex-UDA brigadier Jackie McDonald during a trip to Belfast. And the photo sparked outrage last night, given McDonald's sinister past â?? which saw him jailed for ten years in 1990 for threats to kill, extortion and blackmail. One furious Irishman, now living in Glasgow, said: "I could not believe my eyes when I saw Healy pictured with McDonald. "Rangers need to have a serious word with Healy. He should set a better example to kids." Star ... in Gers kit Star ... in Gers kit But in 2008 the Northern Ireland ace sparked fury by pretending to play the flute at Celtic supporters while starring for Fulham. Later that year he received death threats for saying his goal "famine" had ended when he scored against San Marino. Hoops fans accused him of endorsing banned terrace chant the Famine Song. Last night Rangers said: "David was visiting relatives and friends in Belfast and was asked to pose for numerous pictures." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4100851/Rangers-star-and-UDA-boss.html#ixzz1l7YVvl1b

RANGERS star Alejandro Bedoya revealed last night how his flash motor was attacked by yobs â?? armed with LOO ROLL and EGGS. The player's Audi Q7 was targeted while parked in the street outside his posh Glasgow city centre apartment last night. The furious US international posted a snap on Twitter and said: "Walked out to my car only to find it was egged and toilet papered by some idiots!! f***off." Twitter rant ... Bedoya Twitter rant ... Bedoya Former Ibrox star DaMarcus Beasley, who had his motor BLOWN UP while playing for the Old Firm side, messaged: "I know the feeling!" Fans told the star to take down the pic in case it happens again. One wrote: "It would seem the small minority of idiots in Glasgow have caught on to who you are!" Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4101242/Rangers-stars-outragebr-as-yobs-trash-motor.html#ixzz1l7XiaZwv

Just listening to RR,first time for months I've tuned in,anyway big DJ said there is more to come in from tomorrows DR and maybe that's why CW hasn't said anything about getting his lawyers onto them?,I know I know,but I'm only quoting what he said.

Of course it is pissing every fan off that we don't bring in a replacement for Jelavic,but to throw the towel in this early is just wrong mate.If this guy Celik turns into a good signing and chip in with a few goals,along with Lafferty hitting form you just never know,let's be honest here the BHEASTS are hardly world beaters and they will drop points. Keep believing mate

C'mon man,it's a bit early for talk like that don't you think?.

We have Lafferty to come back in as well,his time of the season :smile:

What wages was he earning?

Maybe that's what's made us the most successful team in the world? :smile:

Rangers have identified three last-minute targets to replace Nikica Jelavic, as the January transfer window moves nearer to its close. STV has learned Rapid Vienna striker Hamdi Sahili, St Johnstone's Francisco Sandaza and Falkirk's Kallum Higginbottom are all on Ally McCoist's list as he tries to make late offers to replace the Everton-bound player. Sahili, who stands at 6ft 1in, is not at Rapid's warm weather training camp in Portugal. He is out of contract in the summer but is said to be available to sign for around £500,000. The Albanian is not currently in Glasgow but is in place to make a last minute dash to the city, if Rangers choose to make their move. Sandaza turned down a pre-contract offer from Ally McCoist’s side earlier in the window. Rangers are now considering a move to try and recruit the Spaniard immediately, with a potential offer being made to the Perth club. The player has scored 15 goals in 21 appearances for the Saints this season, having joined on a free transfer from Brighton and Hove Albion. Higginbottom meanwhile put in a star performance in Falkirk's 3-1 defeat to Celtic at the weekend and is currently in England holding talks with Huddersfield Town.

STVThom: Jamie Murphy won't be heading to Blackpool, as he's turned down the chance to join Ian Holloway's team - http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/motherwell/295781-jamie-murphy-undecided-over-motherwell-move/ Tuesday January 31, 2012 4:52

STVThom: The latest on Holt - http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/295791-norwich-reject-rangers-bid-for-grant-holt/ - Norwich have rejected Rangers' bid. Tuesday January 31, 2012 4:40

He's passed the medical,just to agree terms

Am I just showing my ignorance when saying CW has said all along that his hands are tied until the outcome of the EBT issue?,I guess what I'm trying to say is what more is expected of him until this is resolved?

You have to ask the question why are the likes of Murray saying these things?,certainly isn't in the best interest of Rangers FC

Not yet anyway?

Doesn't have to be anyone in particular,just keep releasing names:devil:

I'm fairly satisfied with what he has said,yes there maybe other questions that need answering,but to the average fan what was written today in the Daily RHebel might have just had them panicking somewhat.

STVRaman: Norwich chief exec D McNally: ’Grant Holt is not for sale, to Rangers or any club. None of Paul’s players are for sale’ http://t.co/VpQxN4rk [via Twitter]