Rangers Set To Take SPFL To Court

[compo 6,141]

13 minutes ago, Bill said:

It does me good to see Rangers so determined to maintain some pressure on the SPFL.

 

I just hope the compensation awarded is significant - enough to embarrass the rest of the league as they see their money going to Rangers because of the incompetence of Doncaster's mob.

knowing our luck we will probably win the case and get a token award of one pound 

[Bill 13,717]

1 minute ago, compo said:

knowing our luck we will probably win the case and get a token award of one pound 

Ha ha yes I suppose there is that possibility. I wonder who it is at Rangers that's pushing the campaign against Doncaster ....... Bennett?

[CammyF 6,787]

1 hour ago, compo said:

knowing our luck we will probably win the case and get a token award of one pound 

I don't believe we are in this for a financial reward. An apology and legal fees - the apology would in some ways be more "rewording" than a token award.

[ian1964 10,416]

 

[RANGERRAB 3,259]

Have the SFA handed Rangers the opportunity to finish off the SPFL ? 😋

 

I wouldn’t think the SPFL would be able to survive the financial fallout of losing the court case & paying off Doncaster ( & MacLennan too hopefully)

 

 

 

[Bill 13,717]

2 hours ago, RANGERRAB said:

Have the SFA handed Rangers the opportunity to finish off the SPFL ? 😋

 

I wouldn’t think the SPFL would be able to survive the financial fallout of losing the court case & paying off Doncaster ( & MacLennan too hopefully)

If Doncaster was ever found to be in serious breach of his contract, could he whistle goodbye to that 24 month payment?

[Uilleam 5,429]

6 hours ago, Bill said:

If Doncaster was ever found to be in serious breach of his contract, could he whistle goodbye to that 24 month payment?

You might think, if Scottish Fitba' inhabited the Real World.

The 2 years' notice, and the ludicrously high salary, and ancillaries, seemingly were put in place to keep this many splendoured man at the SPFL, and to ward off suitors. 

The more cynical might feel that it is always easy to reward a loyal lieutenant with other people's money. 

If Doncaster is really irreplaceable, or as near as dammit to it, then we really are in trouble. 

 

 

 

Edited June 28, 2023 by Uilleam

[JohnMc 2,473]

Anyone else get the feeling we've decided to park our tanks on their lawn? The action against the SPFL can't be about money, it must be about creating change at the top of that organisation. Leaking it to the media, along with uncomfortable truths around employment contracts, during a quiet sports news period, feels deliberate too. It feels like we're ramping up pressure on Doncaster, his paymasters, and the other clubs in the SPFL who might be swithering over where to fall on this. The spin around the SFA backing us on it only helps create division and uncertainty, must make it fun when they all bump into each other in the lift at Hampden.

 

Cantwell publicly mocking Celtic's pet broadcaster might be coincidence, but again it feels like we've decided to get in their faces from the off. Beale clearly annoyed Celtic's last manager with some rather innocuous comments, perhaps we've decided to go all in on that this season.  It's a strategy that should please many in our support, but does run the risk of making us look foolish if it only helps galvanise them. 

[26th of foot 5,836]

When this spat was first aired, I remember Michael Stewart utilising BBC Scotland to put the Doncaster - MacLennan case. He ended the piece by saying, "Neil Doncaster and Murdoch MacLennan, these are the good guys".

 

He should be reminded.

[Gonzo79 13,637]

29 minutes ago, JohnMc said:

It's a strategy that should please many in our support, but does run the risk of making us look foolish if it only helps galvanise them.

It all boils down to winning trophies.  If we win the league, the world is rosy.  If that lot win it, it's all doom and gloom.