Frankie 8,151 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 "Much has been said over the last few days relating to our departure from Rangers Football Club. At this stage, for legal reasons, it is inappropriate for us to comment in any great detail on our departure from the club. However, given that the club has seen fit to make detailed public statements, it is important that we should clarify certain matters and as such we would like to formally place on record, that at no stage did we resign from our positions at Rangers. "It is a matter of surprise to us, and to the League Managers Association (LMA), which is advising all three of us, that despite its detailed public statements, the club has not answered key questions put to it by the LMA, in writing, requesting an explanation of why it suggested that we resigned from our positions. "For all three of us, it was an absolute privilege to be given the opportunity to work at a club that is so rich in tradition and history. It was an honour to be given the responsibility of returning the club to the top tier of Scottish football and we are very proud to have played our part in successfully securing promotion back to the Scottish Premiership. Winning the Petrofac Scottish Challenge Cup and beating Celtic, in a memorable semi-final to reach the Scottish Cup Final, are experiences we will never forget. "We sincerely thank the Rangers fans for their unwavering passion and dedication. We had the good fortune to meet so many outstanding individuals and supporters of the club and we will always value their words of encouragement. We wish them great success for the seasons ahead. "The current group of players, together with the staff at the training ground and Ibrox, have borne the huge weight of responsibility of taking a massive club back to the top flight. They should be proud of their togetherness and their work ethic. It has been a pleasure to work with them, and we would like to thank each and every one of them for their commitment and contribution." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragosani 60 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 have they tried asking their agent? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthter 542 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) The League Managers Assoc. is an English based organisation.....how much do they know about the Scottish game and Scottish employment law etc??? Their MW Profile, pretty much ONLY covers his time @ Brentford. Edited February 15, 2017 by Darthter 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,876 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Its fine to try and act professionally now, but given their conduct in seeking out new positions at Fulham and then Notts Forest, by having their agent involved directly in conversations around striking a deal for their release, by talking immediately on Friday to Chris McLaughlin and by leaking information on a seemingly regular basis at least over the last month or two; it seems a somewhat ridiculous position to set out. This is just posturing to secure and maximise their payout. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Their remit is usually for English football but they do represent people legally and PR wise outwith that I believe. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 No mention of talks with Fulham & Forrest!, even to deny it! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,429 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Well, thank you, and good night, chaps. Be careful out there. It seems to me rather difficult for both parties to misinterpret a resignation, whether in writing, by fax, by e mail, or verbally (in front of corroborating witnesses), even if such resignation was conditional upon one of the parties (the employer, in this case) meeting or agreeing to certain terms. Personally, if I was trying to extricate myself from a contract of employment, with the best outcome for myself, I would employ a solicitor to handle the negotiations, rather than a football agent, no matter how fly he was. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg_Mcnoleg 50 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Either the club has made a total bollocks of this or, rather more likely, everyone's arguing about technicalities which will end up being settled out of court for an undisclosed sum which is more than we want to pay but less than they're asking for. If there's no recording of the agent's discussion we're into the 'he said/she said' realm. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 A bit of mud slinging, agree an out of court settlement! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,429 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 A bit of mud slinging, agree an out of court settlement! I am unconvinced that the Club needs to pay them anything. They resigned. a f a i k, and were allowed to walk off without serving notice, to seek employment elsewhere, without compensation to cover the outstanding time for which they had contracted. As far as any 'disclosures' are concerned, let them publish and be damned. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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