Frankie

English will know fine who Phil is and what he is saying.

People can say what they like about Wabash, oldcrafty, spangles or whatever alias he uses across the community at the moment but, for the most part, his information has been correct.

Yeah, I was asking the questions from GN. I'm not sure he knows all that much more than the rest of us. He does seem confident though which is fair enough.

Surely the SFA could sue the person themselves anyway.

Only embarrassing thing is MacDonald's obvious lack of objectivity on the issue.

Regan is all mouth and no trousers. He and the incompetent SFA will do nothing but cower in their Hampden offices. Again.

Very interesting mate!

Yeah there is definitely a propaganda war being played out. Only certainty is that nobody knows how close this deal is to fruition.

Again, Whyte has proven he has the money to buy the club. A deal was agreed in principle over a month ago with MIH. However, as far as I'm aware, he still has not shown how he intends to finance the club going forward (i.e. this �£5million per annum transfer budget). That is the main stumbling block. Obviously other factors such as the outstanding tax query (and the new tax liability) will be being used by Whyte to reduce the price to help him finance investment. The fact he's having to do this is perhaps good business sense but it also raises questions about his net-worth.

Of course not but they will be coming from those who are not exactly pro-Whyte (such as existing directors). I'd suggest that if Whyte wants to buy the club and is capable of financing that purchase and the ongoing investment he should be doing so asap. Sure, low season ticket income and not winning the league may reduce the price further but the price may also go up if the opposite happens. Meanwhile we're being asked for at least �£422 which is bordering on emotional blackmail given the uncertainty.

I'd have thought it would make sense for any potential buyer to approach the high-net worth Rangers community for their contributions - be it financial or strategic. What I think is happening here is a game being played out. Both sides of this sale are using the media and/or well placed fans to put out their side of the deal as it is playing out. For example: SDM/MIH will be keen to pressure Whyte into a quick 'expensive' sale by leaking questions about his financial viability. Conversely, Whyte will be keen to question/pressure the bank to reduce the price. Only clear thing for me is this is all taking a bit too long IMO. Season ticket renewal deadline is May 12th - I'd offer that as Judgement Day.

Yes they did which is why he was on the touchline last night.

I think the problem we may have here is that Whyte is looking for contributions from people who think they may be able to buy the club themselves for the money being talked about.

Great stuff mate - really enjoyed that. I'm off work today so will publish this tomorrow am.

We still owned them 5 years ago according to the Arsenal Supporters Trust. I doubt we'd sell them at any point as they're more a symbolic thing than anything else. If forced I'd fancy we'd gift them back to Arsenal or to their supporters trust.

With Arsenal about to be sold and their potential new owner about to offer �£11,750K per share, we could be in line for a �£188,000 windfall if we're forced to sell our 16 shares in the Gunners. New players, CEO bonuses or UEFA fines - what would you use the money for?

His performances this season have left a lot to be desired which means his value now has probably halved since this time last season. Hopefully we can still bring in a few million for him which can be used to sign a newer younger player who does want to play for our club.

I'd much rather Mr Whyte closed the deal and explained his plans for the club as opposed to soundbites about transfer budgets.

Go on big Jig...

You're not allowing for SDM's short-term outlook. Anything for a few million up front. 15 year catering contracts or not.

Here are a few links for you to chew over as well. - Fan Consultation on Sectarianism within Scottish Football http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/fan-consultation-exec-sum - Calling Full Time on Sectarianism http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/12/11144623/0 - A Process Evaluation of Celtic Against Drugs and Rangers Positive Choices http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/07144803/0 - Promoting citizenship through football http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/12/10145304 This goes to show the huge amounts of time and money going into a problem that is no closer to being fixed by whatever government that is in charge. The lip-service that is paid to this and the sheer scale of incompetence almost makes me physically sick. It is apparent the work the clubs do behind the scenes is equally time-consuming and will also be expensive yet this is ignored in favour of gratuitous digs from people who make money from covering the subject in such an irresponsible manner. And they have the temerity to questions the 'balls' of others? Truly Scotland's shame indeed.

With another UEFA charge of discriminatory chanting being levelled at Rangers and ongoing summits at government level debating the subject domestically, I've found the media coverage of these issues extremely interesting. From the front pages to the back as well as carefully selected published letters, the topic has taken up a lot of space in our newspapers over the last month. There's no doubt some political grand-standing is taking place as elections close in. Obviously it would be unreasonable not to expect this given the controversy and interest this subject attracts. Not to mention the money that must be earned from it - be it increased hard copies sold, more hits on websites or larger listener numbers to radio phone-ins. However, are these media platforms being responsible with regard to their portrayal of the subject? For example itââ?¬â?¢s obvious that many commentators on Scotlandââ?¬â?¢s sectarianism problem blame it solely on football (or indeed often specifically one club). While football chants are indisputable symptoms of the disease, if other more important factors are not also highlighted and debated (e.g. separate schooling) then the whole argument becomes disingenuous. After all surely the hundreds of thousands of pounds of public funds granted to two successive failed Scottish Executive anti-sectarianism committees is worthy of scrutiny from those who genuinely wish to address this social disease? Moreover, the failure to balance criticism of football clubs with regular coverage of the impressive work they do in the community is disappointing. Yet we see none of this so it seems reasonable to assume that the media coverage isn't with the aim of curing the problem but is actually just another symptom of it. Let's go back 5 years to make our point. Scottish Labour are in power and they publish their findings into 'Sectarianism in Football' within Scotland after consultations with a variety of fans in early 2006. Within these findings the following is recommended: First of all, it is unapparent if these meetings ever happened ââ?¬â?? certainly ongoing polemic and objectionable contributions from the usual commentators suggests it hasnââ?¬â?¢t. Be it cartoons about 'h*ns' with Rangers scarves in The Scotsman or BBC Radio Scotland programmes where supposedly neutral hosts are unable to substantiate their claims that one club is much worse than the other alongside deliberately misleading chant comparisons; it is clear that some coverage is less than helpful. I'm certain fans of all clubs could add all their own examples. To that end any reasonable person would surely have concerns in the way that certain sections of the media portray and amplify the sectarianism problem ââ?¬â?? often without offering serious debate in how the problem can be addressed. Partisan condemnation appears to be the main aspect of their input and this certainly doesnââ?¬â?¢t always help our chances of success in communicating constructively with fans. Therefore, there is no doubt in my mind that there exists in the Scottish media an element of disappointing opportunism in terms of erratic commentary on the bigotry problem in football. This has created a severe problem for the authorities (both footballing and law) in that many sides of the debate feel they are unfairly targeted ââ?¬â?? leading to time being wasted on unsubstantiated claims of bias or inaction. Furthermore, the media pre-occupation with relatively small numbers of football supporters singing offensive songs based on tribal backgrounds as opposed to combating genuine sectarianism (and racism) via high quality debate is not only unhelpful but I'd contend increases tension, heightens defiance and thus causes more problems than it solves. To that end this new 'Joint Action Group' should, as a matter of urgency, establish a coherent strategy to ensure media coverage of the bigotry issue is fair, consistent and balanced. This would help avoid the current climate of subjective complaint after complaint based upon unjustified and inaccurate media reporting. Until this happens, I think it's fair to say the media are not the solution but are indeed part of the problem. Just don't expect to see that valid conclusion reported any time soon.

While it goes without saying that this unfair spotlight shines in only one direction, TBB is proscribed by UEFA so it shouldn't be a surprise that after more concerted pressure when we sing it they pander to mischief-makers like Spiers et al. The probationary period is almost up so it was inevitable these people would renew their attempts to cause problems for our club. Now we've breached the UEFA directive, they have little choice but to punish us more forcefully. I doubt the censure in the Daily Record will happen but we will lose heavily out of this and, make no mistake, our enemies (for that is what they are) will continue to pursue us. Not because they want to eradicate bigotry but because they hate our club and they hate you and I.

Welcome to Gersnet mate!

Confirmed by the club: http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20110407/rangers-to-fight-uefa-charge_2254024_2332870?