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Hopefully the Bank insisted this be included.

Read that on the BBC Site, well done to them for reporting it.

Looks like we will receive some money from a Charlie Adam transfer, also Smith hopeful he can use any money we get for Miller. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/editor-s-picks/maurice-edu-we-can-cope-without-kenny-miller-1.1079256 Maurice Edu today insisted Rangers can still retain the SPL title ââ?¬â?? as top scorer Kenny Miller gets ready to leave for Fiorentina. The 22-goal hitman, who has rejected terms on a new contract, had been targeted by Birmingham in a Ã?£650,000 deal, but looks set to snub Alex McLeish and move to Serie A by the end of this week. Miller has been offered around Ã?£40,000-a-week on a two-and-a-half year deal, and the Italians are now locked in talks with Gers chief executive Martin Bain over a fee for a quick sale. Despite reports today of a Ã?£700,000 fee already being agreed, sources at Ibrox said nothing had been struck with the Italians. And they will only resume their pursuit of Dundee Unitedââ?¬â?¢s David Goodwillie once a fee for Miller is banked. Whether they can scrape together enough cash for the Ã?£1.5m-rated 21-year-old ââ?¬â?? with Fiorentina reluctant to match Birminghamââ?¬â?¢s offer ââ?¬â?? remains to be seen. Asked if he was confident he would be able to use any proceeds from the sale of Miller to go back in for Goodwillie, Gers boss Walter Smith said today: ââ?¬Å?I think we will (get the funds to re-invest) ââ?¬â?? I would hope so.ââ?¬Â But Edu, who made his return in the 3-0 Scottish Cup win over Kilmarnock after two months out, believes his side can cope if Miller departs. He said: ââ?¬Å?Kenny has been a big player. He has scored umpteen goals but, as with any situation where a player leaves or gets injured, it is an opportunity for another player to step in.ââ?¬Â Edu has been impressed with how Rangers handled the loss of Kris Boyd, who joined Middlesbrough on a Bosman last summer. And he is confident the likes of Kyle Lafferty, James Beattie or Nikica Jelavic ââ?¬â?? who is close to returning after recover-ing from injury ââ?¬â?? can supply the goals to win three-in-a-row. Edu said: ââ?¬Å?People were questioning what would happen after Kris left. But this is another situation where the team has to come together. We have the personnel here to cope without Kenny.ââ?¬Â Meantime, Gers are keeping an eye on Charlie Adamââ?¬â?¢s situation at Blackpool. Sources at the club confirmed they are on a 10 per cent sell-on of any fee over Ã?£500,000 for their former player. Aston Villa are set to go back in with a Ã?£3.5m bid for the Scotland ace after an initial approach was rejected, and that would land Gers a much-needed Ã?£300,000 windfall should it go through.

'' believe that the difference in the way that the OP and the bank are looking at things is that the OP is looking at our financial position as at 30/6/10 and 30/6/11, but no further but the bank are taking a more medium term approach to the finances and are looking at the positions in 2012, 2013 and 2014, based on the worst case scenario of no CL football in these years and ensuring that we stay with our credit facility, given that we have shown an inability to do it in the past''. Worst case scenario is a certainty, if we have no additions to the squad.

Neil Drysdale asks the Question, in a pretty accurate article. http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/218999-ibrox-bean-counters-are-smiths-biggest-foe/

We might have lost a 'battle', but the 'war' is certainly not lost.

There may be more in it this time, but if it is good for Rangers we will have to wait and see.

FF says the Russian withdrew a couple of weeks ago.

Front page of the Record.

The Rangers Supporters Trust welcomes as extremely positive the news that Craig Whyte has stepped forward and is buying Rangers FC. Welcoming the news, Trust Board member Kenny Park said: "This appears to be a very positive development for the Club and Rangers fans will welcome any initiative that stabilises the club's finances and enables it to move forward. We look forward to hearing further details of Mr Whyte's plans and working with him and his board as they build for the future and strive to continue Rangers' proud tradition of success."

No Webster??

Management team have seen enough of him I expect, leave it to Walt etc.

Is it worth it if we had to pay the money?

http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/205281-rangers-kerkar-move-on-hold-due-to-compensation-claim/ Rangers continued attempts to complete the signing of Salim Kerkar have been delayed by a planned compensation claim by the playerâ��s former club. FC Gueugnon, who play in Franceâ��s third tier, believe they are entitled to a figure of up to 360,000 Euro (�£314,285) from the SPL side for training the player over a period of six years. Kerkar, who has been training with Rangers since August, is a free agent, having left the Championnat National side in the summer when his contract expired. However, under FIFA rules, the French club could be entitled to payments for having trained the player since 2004 until shortly before his 23rd birthday on August 4 this year. Under the world football governing bodyâ��s regulations on the status and transfer of players, Gueugnon believe they are entitled to money for their role in Kerkarâ��s development, despite allowing his contract to lapse at the end of last season. Rule 20 of the regulations state a club who has developed a player are entitled to compensation every time his registration transferred until the end of the season which his 23rd birthday falls within, regardless of whether the player is under contract to the claimant club. The Algerian midfielder turned 23 on August 4 this year, two days before the new season officially started for Gueugnon. However, FIFAâ��s definition of when a new season begins is the day on which the first match is played, unless a club can state a case otherwise. As far as Kerkarâ��s former side are concerned, their former playerâ��s birthday fell within the confines of the 2010/11 campaign. For that reason, they are preparing to present an argument to FIFA for compensation to be paid to them upon Kerkar completing his transfer to the SPL. There remain several contestable issues within FIFAâ��s regulations as to how much Rangers would have to pay to sign Kerkar, if Gueugnonâ��s argument is accepted. The minimum they would be asked to pay is 180,000 Euro (�£157,148) but that figure could be as high as 360,000 Euro (�£314,285) depending on the calculation of the playerâ��s training period and the categorisation of the two clubs. However, FIFA's dispute resolution chamber have the power to adjust any amount claimed, if they deem the level of compensation is "clearly disproportionate to the case under review". Rangers have continually cited issues with the playerâ��s paperwork as the reason for the transfer not going through, having first attempted to push the deal through early in September. The SPL club are still able to register and play Kerkar if they so wish but, if FIFA rule that Gueugnon are entitled to compensation, Rangers would be liable to pay out within 30 days of the date the registration was processed by the SFA. Rangers have been trying to force through the transfer of Kerkar for several weeks, with the player himself even travelling back to France in order to try and resolve the situation

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Still can't believe how well KM put that away.

Before the Man U game, sitting watching the Rangers game.

Valencia..... hope not.

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Smith, among other things [every game is a cupfinal], protects them from US. The likes of Davis even gets abuse from the Crowd when things go wrong. I reckon 2 or 3 might play mid week in the League Cup. L

Q-why did McCulloch play against Spain? A-W Smith had words!! He thanks all for the tributes. Proudest moment being named Rangers manager. Q-too many organisations in Scottish football A-ludicrous no Rangers or Celtic rep on SFA board. Need change to increase competitiveness Q-what's the position with Kenny Miller A-club want him to stay. Made 2 offers but rejected. Hopeful for agreement. Q-urges club to honour Ibrox Disaster with minutes silence annually A-John Greig & Billy McNeill will lead teams out. Board will consider Q-whats latest with JJB problems? A-right deal due to current climate. JJB has been in turmoil and havent fulfilled increasing product range Q-lowest ratio of wheelchair space per capacity in Scotland A-have improved facilities but still not good enough & MB apologises Q-could we put banners up where large screens are Q-�£16k to remove screens & MB will take on board Q-what's in place for Man Utd fans coming to Glasgow following trouble in 2003 A-MB says collection point and MU putting procedures in place Q-there should be a campaign to get W Smith knighted A- JMc says we have to call him Sir anyway! Q-why do media outlets get free reign on club A-MB says support is something to be proud of. Media never highlight good behaviour. A-meeting SFA later this week knelt quiet as didn't want to undermine Scotland. New CEO will address Q-are club going to be more proactive with SFA after recent events A-club angry with McGregor ban. 11 days to be informed unnacceptable. Q-what's the latest with Kerka (sp) signing A-told he was free to join us but difficulty getting confirmation. Resolution in next 1-2 days. Q-ask JMc if the morning is now dawning for the club A-confident going forward with long way to go but many challenges en route Q-are we liable to any other debt to the Murray Group A-DM states no. We are an independent plc. Q-will we have the poppy on the teams shirt? A-club committed to supporting armed services. Eg. True Colours Yes it will be on strips. Q-why does it cost money to phone ticket office and why do we pay booking fees A-industry practice is buying tickets commands a booking fee

Still not ready, but Webster is ok, pity the game's tomorrow tho'.

You would get better sales if you sold them on the Saturday!!