RANGERS have handed over a SPFL ‘dossier’ to Scotland’s clubs.
And SunSport can exclusively reveal the details of their accusations finally distributed at 10am this morning.
Rangers interim chairman Douglas Park has called for Neil Doncaster and McKenzie to be suspendedCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun Glasgow
Rangers insist: “Scottish Football’s credibility has been badly damaged by recent events and the resolution proposed by the SPFL Board and approved by members is seriously compromised…
“Rangers believes that the only credible way to resolve this situation is for an Independent Investigation to be held and led by an experienced QC with at least 10 years standing and experience carrying out investigations/enquiries.”
Clubs are now sifting through Rangers’ dossier – which arguably poses more questions than answers.
- Gers accuse chief executive Neil Doncaster of holding back information to clubs and being ‘the guiding hand’ who determines the league’s actions.
Rangers write: “Rangers, having taken Counsel’s advice, has concerns that the Chief Executive of the SPFL, Neil Doncaster , may have breached his duties as a Director of the SPFL. This is a matter that should be checked and determined by the Expert.”
- They claim the SPFL could be liable for up to £10million in refunds to broadcasters by ending the season prematurely.
Rangers write: “Potential refunds of up to £10m could be due from the SPFL to broadcasters and sponsors. £10m represents 40% of the total 2019/20 members’ fee payments from the SPFL. Why was this not disclosed?”
- Gers say Doncaster suggested the SPFL handed over a sponsorship deal to Sky Sports which was significantly below the league’s market value.
Rangers write: “At one stage, when Stewart Robertson asked Neil Doncaster about the potential liability to Sky, Neil Doncaster said that part of any claim could be met by giving Sky the League sponsorship package at no cost. This is a right which has a value of c£1.5m per annum. Such a solution, or partial solution, would reduce clubs’ fee payments from the SPFL in future seasons and was not mentioned within the Club briefing paper. “
- They question why SPFL lawyer Rod McKenzie issued four ‘cease and desist’ requests to Ibrox chairman Douglas Park – insisting he blocked their bid for a new resolution.
Rangers write: “This is what Douglas Park was referring to in his statement of 11 April when he said that “Rangers will not be bullied into silence.”
- They query a letter sent to UEFA outlining how Scotland’s clubs wanted the season over before any vote had taken place.
Rangers write: “Rangers has been advised by several Member Clubs that they have additional information that they would like to disclose concerning these events, but that they would only do so with the protection of an Independent Investigation. This is of particular relevance with regard to the accusations of bullying where the fear of recriminations persists.”
- And they insist there are still unanswered questions on why Dundee performed a voting U-turn.
Rangers write: “The SPFL subsequently commissioned a report by Deloitte. The scope of the report did not address the substance of what actually happened in the period between 4.48pm on Friday 10 April when Dundee submitted a No vote and when Dundee were allowed to submit a second vote on Wednesday 15 April.”
SPFL chief Neil DoncasterCredit: PA:Press Association
Gers insist their claims warrant a second independent probe into the SPFL conduct at next week’s EGM.
But they require a 75 percent vote from clubs to get that passed.
And the SPFL have already moved to slam Gers’ dossier.
An SPFL spokesman said: “It is now a month since Rangers accused the SPFL of bullying and corruption relating to the Dundee FC return.
“At last, Rangers have issued their ‘dossier’ and we will now take time to review it, before responding to all 42 clubs.
“Since Rangers publicly demanded the suspension of the SPFL’s chief executive and legal counsel, everyone in Scottish football has waited patiently for them to present their case.
“However, an initial examination of their ‘dossier’ has failed to identify a single shred of evidence to support Rangers’ vociferous claims of corruption, bullying and coercion by SPFL staff.
“If Rangers have any good reason for Neil Doncaster and Rod McKenzie to be suspended, we have yet to see it.
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