Post Tagged with: "finance"

/ May 8, 2012 9:39 pm

Rangers Football Club an inhospitable environment

Americans have faced inhospitable environments in recent years from Vietnam and Somalia to Iraq and Afghanistan, however today one American tactically walked away from another 'inhospitable environment'. There were no helicopters on rooftops as the enemy approached the gates, there were no cameras in the convoy heading south to promote an American withdrawal, just one man who decided that the

/ February 28, 2012 10:27 am

Latest ESPN blog: Are Celtic really being blamed for job cuts at Rangers?

In this morning's Daily Record, Jim Traynor and Keith Jackson claim that Celtic's failure to hand over a £300,000 advance on ticket sales for the Old Firm derby could force the Ibrox club into more job cuts. Are the duo really trying to pin the blame on Celtic for issues that are down to Rangers own financial mismanagement

/ February 18, 2012 12:28 am

Ticketus deal will see lost season ticket revenue for Rangers & Rangers newco

The £24.4 million Ticketus deal was not a loan, the Octopus Investment company purchased the tickets as an asset. That deal undertaken by Craig Whyte will have a lasting effect on Rangers finances, well at least for the next four years.The administrators Duff & Phelps had earlier stated that the £24.4 million was not recorded being put through the club’s

/ February 14, 2012 12:20 am

Do Celtic really need a Rangers Football Club?

It is a question that has been asked over and over again in recent weeks and months, even more so given today's announcement that Rangers filed papers with the court of session in Edinburgh as they intend to go into administration

/ January 11, 2012 1:42 am

The Final Whistle Ep20: Scottish Cup, Transfer Window & Rangers shares suspension

Host Andy Muirhead is joined by Chris Gallagher and Louis McCaffrey. Donald Stewart provides a round-up of all the Scottish Cup action from the weekend. While we look a bit more into several games, and the fifth round fraw of the Scottish Cup. With the January transfer window in full swing, we look at the comings and goings in Scotland

/ December 28, 2011 2:16 pm

Will the Rangers & STV partnership lead to biased reporting?

Rangers Football Club announced yesterday that they have partnered up with STV to 'capitalise on commercial and brand opportunities in Scotland and internationally'.The deal between the two organisations from an online commercial perspective, includes content development and brand promotion according to the official Rangers website. It’s not the first time that Rangers Football Club have worked with a section of

/ November 21, 2011 5:28 pm

SPL announce new five year deal with SKY and ESPN worth around £80 million

A new five year deal between the Scottish Premier League, Sky Sports and ESPN has been announced today, worth around £80 million

/ October 28, 2011 11:18 am

Hearts unpaid wages: What Could a Player Do If Unpaid

Whilst much of the attention of the footballing media has been upon Rangers, and its financial issues, Hearts once again have got their story into the headlines.According to the Scotsman, the players’ wages have again been delayed. According to the article “The players were first supposed to have been paid on 16 October, and although some of the younger playing staff have

/ October 19, 2011 12:05 pm

Hibs post a £900,000 loss with Petrie blaming a lack of on-the-pitch success

Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie has blamed a lack of on-the-pitch success and the recession for the club posting a £900,000 loss in the latest financial results published. It is the first time that Hibs have failed to publish a profit for seven years. With the fans turning their back on the team due to poor form and sitting just a

/ October 5, 2011 3:58 pm

Glasgow Warriors kick Firhill into touch

Glasgow Warriors have announced that they are terminating their agreement with Partick Thistle Football Club to play their home games at Firhill. The Warriors will end their association with Firhill at the end of June 2012, with the Rugby Union side centralising their operations at Scotstoun showground. Glasgow Warriors Chief Executive Kenny Baillie said: “The move to Scotstoun Stadium represents a fantastic opportunity for

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