tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post7075254485035745863..comments2023-05-29T08:44:16.008+01:00Comments on ToonBano.com: Mike Ashley To Be Owner Of Rangers By Start Of Next SeasonToonBanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15981857778499077998noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-16511669447345865462015-01-27T09:08:37.808+00:002015-01-27T09:08:37.808+00:00Ooooops. Ha ha haOoooops. Ha ha haAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-53807771752350280392015-01-24T13:28:51.944+00:002015-01-24T13:28:51.944+00:00Well course it doesnt. The article is about Ranger...Well course it doesnt. The article is about Rangers. What he does regarding us is pure hope rather than expectation. Hes down on record saying he is willing to listen to offers from proper sources and he will look at it in 12 months time. If he owned rfc it could speed up the process.ToonBanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981857778499077998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-58291384093853331532015-01-24T12:37:39.253+00:002015-01-24T12:37:39.253+00:00"The Deloitte Money League released yesterday..."The Deloitte Money League released yesterday just shows how impressive the revenue streams are in being a Premier League team. Albeit an also-ran"<br />Which is why Ashley wont sell. NUFC is a cash cow and free advertising for SD. Your statement above rubbishes the rest of your article, cant you see that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-88064896188557749392015-01-24T09:40:06.831+00:002015-01-24T09:40:06.831+00:00correction, dave king & the three bears own th...correction, dave king & the three bears own the 38% the rangers fans alone own 10% that is adding together the separate 1% rangers first and the RST own, and individual rangers fan investors such as, sir walter smith, ally mccoist, and just normal fans, adding all that on top of felix magaths 1% and people like kieron priors percentage, rangers fans ( minded people ) have over 50% Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-47236123508947126912015-01-24T06:41:06.881+00:002015-01-24T06:41:06.881+00:00RFC fans do not own 50% of shares they own 38.33%....RFC fans do not own 50% of shares they own 38.33%.Sandy Easdale who is on board with Mike Ashley owns 26.83 and Mike Ashley himself 8.92% for what you could say a combined total of 35.75% so dont go counting your chickens just yet RFC fans Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-45887835037334892532015-01-24T02:37:47.792+00:002015-01-24T02:37:47.792+00:00the 50% the fans have is an emotional investment a...the 50% the fans have is an emotional investment as keith jackson said, we dont need HIS money, the mans a sleeze Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-42635648451407169392015-01-24T02:23:07.030+00:002015-01-24T02:23:07.030+00:00As many other posters have said,he cannot own any ...As many other posters have said,he cannot own any more than 10% and it's not possible for him to gain control with an offer made through a third party either,that kind of stunt just won't work.<br />Even if he squeaked in with a vote at the EGM,it will only delay the inevitable,the support will stay away,there will be no season tickets sold in the spring and his already tarnished reputation will sink even further down the toilet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-88281662600175949422015-01-23T22:55:21.140+00:002015-01-23T22:55:21.140+00:00Best response I have had for a while. Can I ask fo...Best response I have had for a while. Can I ask for arguments sake Ashley were to make an offer for the club that was deemed too good to turn down...could he in anyway shape or form take control of Rangers? For argument sake. Even if its a 1% chance?ToonBanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981857778499077998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-21046997238092234452015-01-23T22:45:55.156+00:002015-01-23T22:45:55.156+00:00He's lost the battle for Rangers for two reaso...He's lost the battle for Rangers for two reasons. One <br />The SFA have a voluntary but legally binding declaration from Ashley which legally limits his shareholding to 10%. His lawyers have already been advised that the COURT OF SESSION in Edinburgh will uphold this. He could try the case but that would take minimum 3 years and are likely to uphold Uefa's position that this is entirely a matter for the SFA.<br />Two He chose the wrong fight and the wrong people to ally with. The Easedales and the grossly incompetent Somers are poison. The leaked e-mail from the latter confirms he has breached several regulations covering the fiduciary conduct of directors and he could be facing a ban from holding any for a stated period. They were also outflanked and outfoxed by the combined efforts of a fanbase they alienated and more foxy true blue money men with a determination this time to secure the future of the club. The Easedales also have, in Jack Irvine, the most evil and detestable PR. incompetent in Scotland <br />The Ashley camp must also be aware that they are one formal complaint away from the Secretary of State for Business suspending the Club Board pending a full DTI investigation into the running of the Club over the period since the Whyte purchase. Their are so many skeletons in that cupboard that they dare not risk that! <br />Gorscotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-48464879489808992702015-01-23T20:44:39.293+00:002015-01-23T20:44:39.293+00:00Yes I am aware, we were in the Europa League a co...Yes I am aware, we were in the Europa League a couple of years back and had to cover up the sh*te. Well if he is going to become a jersey sponsor....it will obviously be Rangers.<br /><br />Desperation - absolutely. Hope - always. Delusion - not so muchToonBanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981857778499077998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-80497288198898099822015-01-23T20:39:08.128+00:002015-01-23T20:39:08.128+00:00The author is obviously unaware that UEFA has spec...The author is obviously unaware that UEFA has specific rules on advertising in the Champions League. Only official UEFA sponsors are allowed to advertise at every clubs' grounds that participate in the competition.<br /><br />It would be cheaper and more beneficial to his Sports Direct to just become a Jersey Sponsor for a Scottish club, say Celtic who will obviously bring more revenue than any new club.<br /><br />Mike's Sports Direct wouls receive more coverage and revenue with a middle of the table club in the EPL than any Scottish club who participates in Europe.<br /><br />This article reeks of desperation, hope and apparent delusion.<br /><br />Or is the author actually a follower of the SPFL's newest club, I wonder?<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-25483462469256994052015-01-23T18:07:22.251+00:002015-01-23T18:07:22.251+00:00Rangers fans/minded have over 50% now, hes left it...Rangers fans/minded have over 50% now, hes left it too late, the one chess game hes lost, all the board will be out by this time next month when the egm comes up (including ashleys cronies) <br />Plus if you look at the yellow bar on skysports right now you will see your article has been squashed lol<br />Unlucky GeordieBhoy,your still stuck with him lol ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-4014061861287902722015-01-23T15:41:47.175+00:002015-01-23T15:41:47.175+00:00Baldie Thompson's pipe-dreams (the owners of t...Baldie Thompson's pipe-dreams (the owners of the Jets have already laughed off mention of his involvement) is completely unrelated.<br /><br />the reason there is the dual-ownership issue is related to the conflict of interest which may arise given the two clubs could meet in the european arena.<br /><br />as you will have no doubt realised, Dundee United and Newcastle Jets could never meet in a competitive match. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-71521316544679070172015-01-23T15:39:14.102+00:002015-01-23T15:39:14.102+00:00Naming the stadium doesn't work on CL nights u...Naming the stadium doesn't work on CL nights unless it is the name of an official Uefa sponsor. The Emirates is called Arsenal Stadium for example. Why don't you check these things before posting? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-74714489827375736582015-01-23T15:39:03.667+00:002015-01-23T15:39:03.667+00:00The post i replied to made suggested the best we&#...The post i replied to made suggested the best we'd end up doing is playing 2nd bottom in the SPL, ergo I wen't on this assumption.<br /><br />We are currently sitting second, a good few points clear of Hibs with a game in hand - therefore thats what makes me think we're good enough to finish second.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-52337258603618940022015-01-23T15:09:08.547+00:002015-01-23T15:09:08.547+00:00there is an interesting situation developing in th...there is an interesting situation developing in that the owner of Dundee Utd is in advance talks with an Australian soccer club oddly enough called Newcastle Jets to purchase the club subject to the SFA giving their permission as this comes under the dual ownership rules now if the SFA allow this to go through then the door is wide open for Ashley to buy RFC watch this development very closelyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-56527130014933233932015-01-23T15:02:58.072+00:002015-01-23T15:02:58.072+00:00We've been it twice but never mind. I realise ...We've been it twice but never mind. I realise you cant plaster billboards but I dont know of any rule that a sponsor cant rename a stadium...which he is desperate to own. The all round package of Rangers is what he wants for the price he would pay. CL revenue with the overheads RFC will have is a no brainer.ToonBanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981857778499077998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-32831943489916572642015-01-23T14:53:56.479+00:002015-01-23T14:53:56.479+00:00what makes you think they are good enough to be se...what makes you think they are good enough to be second a long way to go yetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-6290351842358722942015-01-23T14:51:28.890+00:002015-01-23T14:51:28.890+00:00Correct Sir ! but dont you go ruining it for Timot...Correct Sir ! but dont you go ruining it for Timothy ?............got nothing else to look forward too ! .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-4214998356852725152015-01-23T14:49:03.349+00:002015-01-23T14:49:03.349+00:00You got that right ! no troll like a wee Declan Tr...You got that right ! no troll like a wee Declan Troll .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-73603488791595069272015-01-23T14:44:59.088+00:002015-01-23T14:44:59.088+00:00Clearly your speaking from a club that has never b...Clearly your speaking from a club that has never been in the Champions League. CL football only permits official sponsors billboarding etc so Sports Direct won't get a fleeting glance on the TV even the logos marked out by seats are covered. So that isn't his plan mate sorry. As a Celtic fan I'd love to know what his long game is I think its much the same as what you guys are suffering from and that's good old profiteering. CL groups stage money isn't that great compared to EPL annual income its like 10-15 mil and not guaranteed every year due to number of qualifiers Scottish teams play. Its all about shirt sales and advertising revenue I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-64893687810936837822015-01-23T13:58:30.151+00:002015-01-23T13:58:30.151+00:00So you'd suggest that RFC wouldnt have a '...So you'd suggest that RFC wouldnt have a 'remote' chance of beating the 2nd worst team in the Scottish premier league? <br /><br />A farcical suggestion, particularly when one considers that they've already knocked Caley Thistle and Motherwell out of cup tourney's this season....<br /><br />Methinks you're a bheast or a diddy team supporter. Either way, you've an impressive chip on your shoulder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-52213751623154021412015-01-23T13:56:13.225+00:002015-01-23T13:56:13.225+00:00He isnt interested in CL exposure. It is a red her...He isnt interested in CL exposure. It is a red herring.<br /><br />He is interested in securing the commerical revenue streams of one of the biggest clubs in the world.<br /><br />RFC fans will not allow it, for they realise that Fat Mike doesnt need a succesful RFC - he only needs their impressive merchandise revenue tied into onerous contracts heavily weighted in his favour.<br /><br />He is a cunt who is only out to enhance his own/his brand's wealth. <br /><br />Fuck him and all those who buy his bullshit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-35639711428482391872015-01-23T13:53:07.834+00:002015-01-23T13:53:07.834+00:00Money only "talks" if it's allowed t...Money only "talks" if it's allowed to.<br /><br />My point is that the percentages are far more important that wealth. It doesnt matter if Bill Gates comes into the frame - if the opposition have over 50%, then it's immaterial. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689561092714256771.post-3376016308722379102015-01-23T13:42:14.038+00:002015-01-23T13:42:14.038+00:00how can u say they have a remote chance of going u...how can u say they have a remote chance of going up. The likelihood is that they will go into a playoff with the second worst team in the Premiership, if they finish second which they should do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com