17 Dec 2014 07:00
17 December 2014
Rangers International Football Club plc("Rangers" or the "Company")
Scottish Football Association Limited ("SFA") disciplinary tribunal
The Company has received a Notice of Complaint from the SFA, that it intends to take disciplinary action against Rangers Football Club Limited (the "Club"), the detail of which is set out below. The directors of Rangers will take legal advice with a view to defending the actions of the Company and the Club robustly in relation to those matters raised by the SFA.
For further information please contact:
Rangers International Football Club plc | Tel: 0141 580 8647 |
David Somers | |
WH Ireland Limited | Tel: 020 7220 1666 |
Adrian Hadden / Tim Feather | |
Newgate Threadneedle | Tel: 020 7148 6143 |
Roddy Watt / John Coles |
"The Compliance Officer has issued the following Notices of Complaint:
Alleged Party in Breach: Rangers FC
Disciplinary Rule(s) allegedly breached:
Disciplinary Rule 1: All members shall:
(b) be subject to and comply with (i) the Articles (ii) this protocol.
(f) behave towards the Scottish FA and other members with the utmost good faith.
Disciplinary Rule 19: Except with the prior written consent of the Board: (a) no club or nominee of a club; and (b) no person, whether absolutely or as a trustee, either alone or in conjunction with one or more associates or solely through an associate or associates (even where such person has no formal interest), who: (i) is a member of a club; or (ii) is involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management or administration of a club, or (iii) has any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration or a club, may at the same time either directly or indirectly:- (a) be a member of another club; or (b) be involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management or administration of another club; or (c) have any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration of another club.
Disciplinary Rule 77: A recognised football body, club, official, Team Official, other member of Team Staff, player, match official or other person under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA shall, at all times, act in the best interests of Association Football.
Principal Hearing date: Tuesday, 27th January 2015
Alleged Party in Breach: Michael Ashley
Disciplinary Rule(s) allegedly breached:
Disciplinary Rule 19: Except with the prior written consent of the Board: (a) no club or nominee of a club; and (b) no person, whether absolutely or as a trustee, either alone or in conjunction with one or more associates or solely through an associate or associates (even where such person has no formal interest), who: (i) is a member of a club; or (ii) is involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management or administration of a club, or (iii) has any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration or a club, may at the same time either directly or indirectly:- (a) be a member of another club; or (b) be involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management or administration of another club; or (c) have any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration of another club.
Disciplinary Rule 77: A recognised football body, club, official, Team Official, other member of Team Staff, player, match official or other person under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA shall, at all times, act in the best interests of Association Football.
Principal Hearing date: Tuesday, 27th January 2015"