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Concerns grow about Rangers

Submitted by WG on Sat, 04/02/2012 - 01:22

Concerns are growing about Craig Whyte's stewardship of Rangers.  Admittedly, the old regime, who have been criticising Whyte, are not free from blame for the precarious state of affairs.  It was David Murray that came up with the Employee Benefit Tax Scheme which could yet land the club with a tax bill of millions that it would find it difficult to pay.

Transfer action in Scotland

Submitted by WG on Tue, 31/01/2012 - 16:15

Believe it or not, there is still transfer action north of the border as this interesting analysis shows.  Indeed, as crowds fall and television income lags way behind what is available in England, it becomes a financial necessity for Scottish clubs, plus football south of the border is a big lure for players.

New financial worries at Jags

Submitted by WG on Fri, 27/01/2012 - 09:07

Partick Thistle, who have been struggling financially in recent years, have been dealt a new set of blows.  Glasgow Warriors, the professional rugby side who currently play their games at Firhill, have decided to move to the Scotstoun Stadium in 2102.

Hearts furious at new SPL charge

Submitted by WG on Wed, 18/01/2012 - 08:19

Hearts have been charged with 'failing to behave with the utmost good faith' by the Scottish Premier League.   The club is furious at this new charge and is contemplating legal action against the league.


Hearts was supposed to pay player wages on schedule on 16 January.   The transfers were made that day, but not all of them arrived before midnight giving the league the technical grounds to bring a charge.

Mixed picture for Dundee United

Submitted by WG on Thu, 12/01/2012 - 07:31

The latest financial results for Dundee United reveal something of a mixed picture, although the chairman is very upbeat about them.   The club is far less indebted than it was, but player sales have played an important role in keeping it on an even financial keel.

Rangers shares suspended

Submitted by WG on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:23

Rangers shares have been suspended from the PLUS market because of a failure to submit audited accounts on time.   However, the club played down the significance of the move, arguing that they had been thinking of leaving the exchange anyway given that few shares are traded.

Rangers shares suspended

Submitted by WG on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:23

Rangers shares have been suspended from the PLUS market because of a failure to submit audited accounts on time.   However, the club played down the significance of the move, arguing that they had been thinking of leaving the exchange anyway given that few shares are traded.

Rangers shares suspended

Submitted by WG on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:23

Rangers shares have been suspended from the PLUS market because of a failure to submit audited accounts on time.   However, the club played down the significance of the move, arguing that they had been thinking of leaving the exchange anyway given that few shares are traded.

Rangers shares suspended

Submitted by WG on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:23

Rangers shares have been suspended from the PLUS market because of a failure to submit audited accounts on time.   However, the club played down the significance of the move, arguing that they had been thinking of leaving the exchange anyway given that few shares are traded.

Rangers shares suspended

Submitted by WG on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:23

Rangers shares have been suspended from the PLUS market because of a failure to submit audited accounts on time.   However, the club played down the significance of the move, arguing that they had been thinking of leaving the exchange anyway given that few shares are traded.