UNION OF FANS STATEMENT
"Following a number of attempts, over several weeks, to arrange a meeting with Chief Executive, Graham Wallace, to discuss our proposals for security over Ibrox and Murray Park, the Union of Fans were invited by Mr Wallace to discuss this and other issues at a meeting on Wednesday night.
Representatives of the Union of Fans met with Mr Wallace, Non Exec Director Norman Crighton and Sandy Easdale. A proposal was made by Mr Wallace that whilst the board would not grant a security they could consider giving a legally binding undertaking which would protect Ibrox from sale, sale and leaseback or as any form of security for a loan or other finance. We made it clear to Mr Wallace that we felt it was also appropriate that they provide the same undertaking for Murray Park.
Mr Wallace and Mr Crighton agreed to discuss this with the rest of the PLC board as a matter of urgency and further discussions between the PLC board and Union of Fans will continue once this board meeting has taken place.
We believe we accurately conveyed the fears of supporters that either or both of these club assets could be lost to the club in a scenario where they were used for any sale and leaseback or other loan security.
Any proposal by the board will be evaluated by our lawyers and a decision will then be taken on how to move forward. We will keep fans fully informed as discussions continue."
At least people are talking, does this mean progress?? Hope so
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posted on 15/5/14
Lets drop the angst a bit now eh??
People saying the baord have caved in by talking to the Union of Fans.
the Union of Fans have caved in if they are willing to give the season ticket money without the security over Ibrox that they have been demanding.
Whats happened here is good.
The board are acting in a manner that is best for the club, talking with the most outspoken fan group leading the charge for non-renewal of season tickets.
See folk still having a go at the board coz they havent spoken to the UoF earlier.
The Union of Fans is not the entire Rangers support, they are a faction, nothing more, and the board should not just converese with any set of fans willy nilly at the drop of a hat.
The UoF movement has gained such momentum that the board now need to act, that is all that has happened here.
I am grateful that the Union of Fans have put this pressure on the board, but it was clear from the outset that security over Ibrox was never going to be granted to them and I applaud them now willing to discuss other terms
The season ticket deadline is tomorrow, from my own point of view, its good to see the board trying to come to a compromise on this before that deadline so some fans may be able to keep their seats in the ground.
This is good progress from both sides, and most of all, good for the club
posted on 15/5/14
The Union of Fans is not the entire Rangers support, they are a faction, nothing more, and the board should not just converese with any set of fans willy nilly at the drop of a hat.
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considering whats happened to our club before, then the board were idiots not to agree to a discussion much sooner, remember it was the board actions and flippant attitude towards the fans that resorted to the call for withholding ST money
also, the discussion topics were serious, no "are we signing novo and boydy again"
we are talking about the very foundations of the club
serious stuff and deserved time and interaction
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