RANGERS are the subject of media reports and speculation which are at best misleading and at worst malicious. In an ideal world, for instance, one in which journalism wasnât at such a damning low it has to be investigated by the highest authorities with culprits facing jail sentences, there would be no need for this Club to respond. However, because it has become clear Rangers cannot rely on basic honesty, decency or integrity from enough of the countryâs media outlets we must speak for ourselves. We have a duty to our supporters to put the record straight. Rangers have been disputing a payment to a foreign company, Orlit, although it should be stressed we have never said there is no bill to be met. What we have said and what we are telling our supporters is that not all of the invoices submitted with regard to this bill are legitimate. Clearly there has been a lack of understanding within the media about this when all we have done is refuse to be forced into paying sums we do not owe. It is as simple as that. Who on earth would pay out when faced with a spurious request for money? No matter what anyone else says, Rangers have agreed a figure to settle this issue and it is a figure which, as we have already tried to explain, is significantly less than the initial demand. Only the wording, which would put this matter to rest once and for all, has still to be signed off. And despite what some over-excited but desperately ill-informed bloggers claim, there is no threat of this Club being closed. That is downright malicious and ludicrous. But letâs make one thing clear: If Orlit wish to instruct their lawyers to go to court then we will defend our position vigorously. We are absolutely convinced weâd win but we did think it would be better to avoid giving our many detractors another bar with which to beat us over the head. Thatâs why we made an offer to settle but we now find we are still being harassed. The thought process seems to be that if we have £22m from the recent IPO we should just pay up. Bizarre. Why should we? Of course we can pay the amount demanded â it is, as weâve already stated, a small amount - but it is ridiculous to hand over more than is due. The money belongs to Rangers and we will not give it out to anyone who comes along with invented invoices. That would be reckless in the extreme and suggest that nothing has been understood from the past when Rangers were in effect mugged by money grabbers. We are here to make sure that does not happen again. We do pay our bills on time and we have always been prepared to pay this one. There are many people and journalists who will choose to disbelieve this truth but that is up to them. They will continue to attack Rangers no matter what we say but this statement is not for them. It is for our supporters. They deserve to know and understand the exact and precise state of play, Rangers will not be closed. This Club will never run up crippling debts and we will not pay over-inflated salaries to players. However, we will have a sensible pay structure which wonât threaten the clubâs existence. That is what we believe the fans want. Having said that, Rangers are rising and we will return to the top flight where we will be competitive again. We are still very much at the beginning of a long road back and although there will be potholes to be negotiated, nothing will stop us. Rangers are no longer soft touches. We will not bow to or run from bullies and we will not be pressured into handing out even £1 if it is not merited. We are sorry if this, or the fact that Rangers are financially healthy, isnât what people want to hear but this is the new reality. It is for others to come to terms with that and also our continued revival. It would, however, be a pleasant change if we could be left alone to get on with our business. ---------------------- What a ****in statement. Easily one of our best signings this season
if this is the style of the new regime then so be it........... cue the 'no dignity' 'dirty washing in public brigade'....... bring it on
I would assume he's meaning CH4's Thommo there? That's the only one I've seen like that. It was linked from the BBC sport pages. These 'bloggers' may surprise us one day and actually get something right rather than talking ****e.
'These 'bloggers' may surprise us one day and actually get something right rather than talking ****e.' we live in hope
please Timothy don't spoil this thead with your inane ramblings.....you are just not worthy thank you
Or "How to fool gullible Huns" You'll believe anything Medro as long as it has "Rangers Employee/Spokesperson/Bigot" in front of it.
Please Hunworth, Don't stop swallowing the tripe fed to you from Ibrox. It's ****ing hilarious Thank You. (Punctuation exists; use it)
please Timothy don't spoil this thead with your inane ramblings.....you are just not worthy thank you
Day 1: Rangers - We do not need to comment on this. It's a trivial matter. DAY 2: Rangers - Full page beelathon detaling why it's a trivial matter. Thank **** Celtic don't employ an ex "journalist" to speak on their behalf! Are you not genuinely embarrased by Traynor?
Dropping a Rangers statement on to this board is like throwin a fresh piece of succulent meat into a pool of sharks. Sorry I got that wrong. Posting a Rangers statement on here is like putting a big wedge of cheese in a mouse trap. They just can't help themselves.
