Rangers go to battle with football authorities

[Darthter 542]

You would like to think that with the current questions being asked of the SFA/SPFL, that Hughes' replacement will be scrutinised to the nth degree & be totally beyond reproach....what are the chances???

[Bill 13,717]

2 hours ago, Darthter said:

You would like to think that with the current questions being asked of the SFA/SPFL, that Hughes' replacement will be scrutinised to the nth degree & be totally beyond reproach....what are the chances???

Zero

[colinstein 294]

RANGERS are to seek clarity over whether Gary Hughes had any influence in the Notice of Complaint handed out by the Scottish FA Compliance Officer last month.

It was confirmed on Monday that Hughes won’t stand for re-election at the SFA’s AGM on Wednesday after comments in which he labelled Rangers fans ‘the great unwashed’ came to light.

Ibrox chairman Dave King called for Hughes, who was appointed as an independent non-executive director in 2015, to be suspended from his post and for an investigation to be launched.


And last week King launched an attack on SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan over alleged conflict of interest and non-disclosure issues following his appointment to the board of INM, a media firm where Celtic shareholders Dermot Desmond and Denis O’Brien have stakes.

Rangers were charged by the SFA last month over their UEFA licence application seven years ago following information that was made public during the Craig Whyte trial.

The Light Blues hit out at the action from the Hampden hierarchy and claimed that ‘Scottish football is, once again, being directed by individuals intent on harming the Scottish game, Rangers Football Club and its supporters by pursuing a course that has no sensible purpose or reasonable prospect of success.’

And now the Gers will call for further answers from the Association over the appointment of Hughes and his influence on the Sixth Floor in recent months.

A Club spokesperson said: “Rangers notes that Gary Hughes will not be standing again for the Scottish FA’s Board. Hopefully this decision augurs well for the Scottish FA under the stewardship of its new Chief Executive Officer.

“However, Rangers will be seeking a review of the SFA’s procedures for such appointments because it is vitally important that those who do stand for election to independent posts in particular are indeed truly independent.

“Rangers shall also be asking the SFA to review whether Mr Hughes was party to any discussions regarding the ridiculous Notice of Complaint brought against the Club.


“Furthermore, Rangers must be assured that no actions taken by Mr Hughes during the period of his appointment could have impacted negatively on our club

 

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[aweebluesoandso 290]

1 hour ago, colinstein said:

RANGERS are to seek clarity over whether Gary Hughes had any influence in the Notice of Complaint handed out by the Scottish FA Compliance Officer last month.

It was confirmed on Monday that Hughes won’t stand for re-election at the SFA’s AGM on Wednesday after comments in which he labelled Rangers fans ‘the great unwashed’ came to light.

Ibrox chairman Dave King called for Hughes, who was appointed as an independent non-executive director in 2015, to be suspended from his post and for an investigation to be launched.


And last week King launched an attack on SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan over alleged conflict of interest and non-disclosure issues following his appointment to the board of INM, a media firm where Celtic shareholders Dermot Desmond and Denis O’Brien have stakes.

Rangers were charged by the SFA last month over their UEFA licence application seven years ago following information that was made public during the Craig Whyte trial.

The Light Blues hit out at the action from the Hampden hierarchy and claimed that ‘Scottish football is, once again, being directed by individuals intent on harming the Scottish game, Rangers Football Club and its supporters by pursuing a course that has no sensible purpose or reasonable prospect of success.’

And now the Gers will call for further answers from the Association over the appointment of Hughes and his influence on the Sixth Floor in recent months.

A Club spokesperson said: “Rangers notes that Gary Hughes will not be standing again for the Scottish FA’s Board. Hopefully this decision augurs well for the Scottish FA under the stewardship of its new Chief Executive Officer.

“However, Rangers will be seeking a review of the SFA’s procedures for such appointments because it is vitally important that those who do stand for election to independent posts in particular are indeed truly independent.

“Rangers shall also be asking the SFA to review whether Mr Hughes was party to any discussions regarding the ridiculous Notice of Complaint brought against the Club.


“Furthermore, Rangers must be assured that no actions taken by Mr Hughes during the period of his appointment could have impacted negatively on our club

 

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My guess is, Rangers already know he has and have the evidence to back up our allegations.

[ian1964 10,720]

 

[the gunslinger 3,366]

RANGERS are to seek clarity over whether Gary Hughes had any influence in the Notice of Complaint handed out by the Scottish FA Compliance Officer last month.

It was confirmed on Monday that Hughes won’t stand for re-election at the SFA’s AGM on Wednesday after comments in which he labelled Rangers fans ‘the great unwashed’ came to light.

Ibrox chairman Dave King called for Hughes, who was appointed as an independent non-executive director in 2015, to be suspended from his post and for an investigation to be launched.


And last week King launched an attack on SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan over alleged conflict of interest and non-disclosure issues following his appointment to the board of INM, a media firm where Celtic shareholders Dermot Desmond and Denis O’Brien have stakes.

Rangers were charged by the SFA last month over their UEFA licence application seven years ago following information that was made public during the Craig Whyte trial.

The Light Blues hit out at the action from the Hampden hierarchy and claimed that ‘Scottish football is, once again, being directed by individuals intent on harming the Scottish game, Rangers Football Club and its supporters by pursuing a course that has no sensible purpose or reasonable prospect of success.’

And now the Gers will call for further answers from the Association over the appointment of Hughes and his influence on the Sixth Floor in recent months.

A Club spokesperson said: “Rangers notes that Gary Hughes will not be standing again for the Scottish FA’s Board. Hopefully this decision augurs well for the Scottish FA under the stewardship of its new Chief Executive Officer.

“However, Rangers will be seeking a review of the SFA’s procedures for such appointments because it is vitally important that those who do stand for election to independent posts in particular are indeed truly independent.

“Rangers shall also be asking the SFA to review whether Mr Hughes was party to any discussions regarding the ridiculous Notice of Complaint brought against the Club.


“Furthermore, Rangers must be assured that no actions taken by Mr Hughes during the period of his appointment could have impacted negatively on our club
 
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Every decision by the sfa re rangers and celtic needs to be re examined back to 2015

[JFK-1 1,693]

Scottish Football Association chairman Gary Hughes to step down after calling Rangers fans 'the great unwashed'

 

Scottish Football Association director Gary Hughes is to step down on Wednesday following a row over an article in which he referred to Rangers fans as the "great unwashed".

Rangers chairman Dave King had already called for Hughes to be suspended by the SFA after a photograph of a 2006 article from The Publican appeared in a newspaper.

Hughes, who was then chief executive of the trade magazine's publisher, was credited as writing in a piece on Glasgow pubs: "The next best thing to being at Celtic Park (only the great unwashed venture south to Ibrox) is watching the game, pint of Tennents in hand, with some like-minded souls."

Now the SFA has announced in a statement that independent non-executive director Hughes will not seek re-election at Wednesday's Annual General Meeting.

Hughes, who joined the SFA board in April 2015, has been on holiday since the row broke out but has now decided to stand down after returning to Scotland.

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell said: "I would like to thank Gary for his service to Scottish football over the past three years. He brought a wealth of business experience to the game and a passion to drive Scottish football forward at all levels.

"We wish him the best of luck for the future and thank him for his efforts as a trusted and valued member of the board."

Hughes - also on the boards of several retail and healthcare firms along with the Scottish Event Campus, previously called the SECC - added: "It has been an honour and a privilege to bring my professional expertise to the game I love.

"I have been involved in business for 30 years but the commitment of my board colleagues - and indeed everyone involved in Scottish football - to improve the national sport in this country has made it an absolute pleasure.

"I will remain a passionate supporter of the Scottish FA's activities but it is time to focus on other business interests at home and abroad."

SFA bosses launched a probe into Hughes' comments when they emerged last month.

King, who has also called for an investigation into Scottish Professional Football League chairman Murdoch MacLennan's business links to Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond, gave a statement to the Daily Record demanding Hughes be suspended.

It said: "I can confirm receipt of information, that would appear to be credible, and which merits immediate and thorough independent investigation.

"Mr Hughes should be suspended pending this investigation. I also believe steps must be taken to ascertain whether any other SFA individuals were aware of what Mr Hughes said about Rangers supporters before he was appointed a non-executive director of the governing body in 2015.

"It is important to discover if there has been a breach of the SFA duties and responsibilities to all clubs."

 

https://talksport.com/football/scottish-football-association-chairman-gary-hughes-step-down-after-calling-rangers-fans

[D'Artagnan 173]

An excellent response from Rangers to his standing down.

 

Consistent, measured yet relentless.

 

They will soon get the message.

[buster. 5,093]

2 hours ago, D'Artagnan said:

An excellent response from Rangers to his standing down.

 

Consistent, measured yet relentless.

 

They will soon get the message.

I think the message has already arrived,....... it's about how they react and what happens in and around the two SPFL charges.

[ian1964 10,720]