Article from today's Sun (yes, I know) re Malcolm Murray

[SteveC 150]

Article follows, as ever, it seems, with articles about us it raises more hypocrisy and questions. It is a leaked story about the naughtiness of leaked stories! Puzzlingly, the SFA enter the discussion. Why and how would the SFA be involved re our board meetings/leaks? what are they working on and with whom that they'd be concerned re Malcolm Murray speaking. The bit slipped in re "a few drinks" makes it look like there's a personal agenda going on here too. But, for what it is worth:

 

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"BOMBSHELL documents show how outraged Rangers directors accused chairman Malcolm Murray of spilling sensitive information on the club.

 

The Scottish Sun has seen a copy of explosive minutes from the board showdown at Murray Park where Gers power-brokers voted to sideline him.

 

They reveal how Murray, 58, was confronted with claims he leaked secrets to ex-director Paul Murray, as well as updates on an internal probe into Ibrox affairs. The papers also say hotel staff and guests overheard private club business when he used his speakerphone to listen to voicemails.

 

And they suggest board members learned of alleged leaks to newsmen thanks to a tip-off from fans — and the SFA.

 

Last night a source said: “The majority of the board want him gone. He is clinging on but it is only a matter of time.”

 

Ibrox chiefs told non-executive director Murray he was facing the axe during the crunch talks at the club’s training base last Monday.

 

The minutes said: “Given the concerns about confidentiality, credibility and professional conduct and the impact on regulators, a motion was proposed to remove Malcolm from the position of chairman and as director of the company following the completion of the investigation.

 

“It was decided that Malcolm should not attend to any duties in the meantime and would not be involved in the direction or detail of the investigation.

 

“The resolution was passed by a majority of shareholders.”

 

Board members are seething over claims sensitive details were given to former director Paul Murray, 48, who twice failed to snap up the Third Division champs with his Blue Knights consortium.

 

Gers director Ian Hart, 68, reported receiving info from supporters about secrets being spilled.

 

And it was claimed Murray leaked a story to the Press because he wasn’t allowed on the podium for the club’s title celebrations with the players and boss Ally McCoist.

 

Murray also had to deny he was plotting to get rid of £200,000-a-year finance director Brian Stockbridge, 39.

 

And bosses claim hotel staff heard chat about another colleague’s salary while Murray listened to voicemails on his mobile loudspeaker in front of strangers at breakfast.

 

 

The minutes seen by The Scottish Sun said: “The SFA mentioned to the acting chief executive (Craig Mather) that the Rangers board situation needed addressing as the SFA understood information was leaking from the chairman.

 

“Staff reported Malcolm had been revealing details of the investigation following some drinks at the player of the year awards.

 

“Ian Hart reported he had received communications from fans alleging Malcolm had breached confidentiality by speaking to Paul Murray and also revealing detail about the investigation.

 

“The acting chief executive reported that the staff at the hotel where he and Malcolm had stayed knew intimate details about the acting chief executive’s remuneration discussions because Malcolm had discussed it.

 

“In addition, staff had heard Malcolm listening to voicemails on speakerphone while at the public breakfast table.”

 

Murray has now been told to take a back seat from his duties until the probe into the club is complete.

 

Departed chief executive Charles Green, 59, brought Murray to the Govan outfit last June when he completed his £5.5million takeover.

 

Murray, of Ayrshire, who has a fund management background, has little to do with the day-to-day running of the club. But there have been reports of a rift between him and Green — and this was confirmed at the angry summit.

 

It was revealed Green had given him one month’s notice in February — but this was withdrawn when Murray agreed to QUIT.

 

Last week’s meeting was attended by Hart, who chaired it, club legend Walter Smith, 65, Stockbridge and Mather, 42.

 

Murray, Green and non-executive director Bryan Smart, 61, took part via video-link or telephone. Green was involved because he’s still a director until the end of this month. But Phil Cartmell, 62 — also a non-executive director — did not attend.

 

Last night an insider said: “The majority of the board want Murray out. Some of them — including Walter — feel a bit sorry for him.

 

 

It’s pretty much agreed by everyone that he is not suited to be Rangers chairman any more. It is a pity as he IS a real Rangers supporter — but there is no turning the tide for him now.”

 

If Murray walks he will be the THIRD high-level board member to leave in the past few weeks.

 

Green quit after we exposed links with shamed ex-owner Craig Whyte. And he felt the heat for calling sidekick Imran Ahmad his ‘Paki friend’.

 

Commercial chief Ahmad, 43, left a couple of weeks later.

 

Last night a Rangers spokesman said: “The chairman continues to serve the club as chairman. We will not comment on speculation.”

 

Murray did not respond to requests for comment."

[the gunslinger 3,366]

this is green leaking stuff after trying to take mm down for leaking. i don't doubt it's true but green is just trying to take mm down with him.

 

imho rangers will be the losers.

[Frankie 8,151]

This briefing and counter-briefing in the media is beyond tiresome.

 

The double-standards all sides are showing are really poor and affecting fan morale.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

we knew media house would run a campaign against malcolm mrray. we predicted it on here.

[Frankie 8,151]

we knew media house would run a campaign against malcolm mrray. we predicted it on here.

 

MediaHouse or not, this is about two different camps.

 

One camp hoping to cling to power - or rather keep the share price high to make money in a sale.

 

The other camp hoping to seize power - or rather force the share price down to make the price cheaper.

 

It really is that simple but, in the meantime, the club's reputation is dragged through the gutter once more.

[Cotter 0]

Is irony completely lost on these people? What ANOTHER fucking embarassment . My morale is most certainly affected.

[Anchorman 0]

It is a leaked story about the naughtiness of leaked stories!

 

It's just pathetic now, and I don't know if The Sun even get how ironic their story is. It reminds me of the old Monty Python sketch where the guys are lost in the jungle and the guy says "we are stranded here, all alone", and then someone says "but if we are all alone who is filming us?" Then it spans round to the camera crew filming them....."OK we are all alone apart from that camera crew, but wait a minute...who is filming the camera crew? OK we are all alone apart from the camera crew, and the camera crew filming them, but wait a minute...........".

[bluebear54 0]

I'm getting sick and tired of this nonsense.

[blueflag 378]

Its beyond a joke now, theres a story in the paper each and every bloody day,, gets a bit tiresome

[Darthter 542]

Its beyond a joke now, theres a story in the paper each and every bloody day,, gets a bit tiresome

 

I've actually felt that the papers have been pretty quiet about us for nearly a week now.....IMO this story only strengthens the case that the leaks are being plugged & the scandal etc decreasing. This is a story about nothing - condemning leaks by using leaked information...top notch journalism. I get the impression that in order to get SOME kind of story into the papers, they will go with ANY hint of a story & embellish beyond all recognition in order to try & create scandal.