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Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
7 Rangers figures appointed to SFA and SPFL committees
The Ibrox club confirmed the influential members of their leadership team will play a significant role in shaping the future of Scottish football. Chief executive Patrick Stewart will stand for election to the SPFL board on June 24. Fraser Thornton, a director at Rangers, has been named on the SPFL Remuneration and Appointments Committee. James Taylor, the club's chief financial officer, will serve on the SPFL Audit Committee. Sporting director Kevin Thelwell will contribute to the Compensation Tribunal Working Group and the SPFL Competitions Working Group. Donald Gillies, managing director of women's and girls' football at Rangers, has been appointed to a two-year term on the Scottish FA Congress as an SPFL representative. Darren Faulds, head of safety, security, and resilience, will represent the club on the SPFL Policing Working Group. Rangers' company secretary and legal director Graham Horsman will serve on three groups: the SPFL Rules and Regulations Review Working Group, the Scottish FA Rules Revision Group, and the JPP (Judicial Panel Protocol) Working Group. Greig Mailer, chief communications and marketing officer, will represent Rangers on the Scottish Football Marketing Commercial Advisory Board. A Rangers statement said: "Rangers will be well represented across a number of Scottish football committees and working groups during the 2025/26 season, with several members of the club's leadership team contributing to key areas of the game's governance and development." The statement noted the roles and responsibilities each appointed member will undertake. It highlighted the importance of their contribution to various aspects of Scottish football governance and development. Chief executive Patrick Stewart expressed the club's commitment to a positive influence in Scottish football. He said: "Rangers is committed to being a force for good in Scottish football. "That means not only contributing ideas and energy to help the game grow but also playing our part in asking the right questions and helping raise standards across the board."
The Herald Scotland
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Seven key Rangers figures appointed to Scottish FA & SPFL committees
Chief executive Patrick Stewart will also stand for election to the board of the SPFL on June 24, the club confirmed. Director Fraser Thornton has been named on the SPFL Remuneration and Appointments Committee. James Taylor, the club's chief financial officer, will serve on the SPFL Audit Committee. Sporting director Kevin Thelwell will be involved in the Compensation Tribunal Working Group and the SPFL Competitions Working Group. Donald Gillies, managing director of women's and girls' football at Rangers, has been appointed to the Scottish FA Congress for a two-year term as an SPFL representative. Head of safety, security and resilience Darren Faulds will represent Rangers on the SPFL Policing Working Group. Rangers' company secretary and legal director Graham Horsman has been appointed to three groups: SOFL Rules and Regulations Review Working Group, the Scottish FA Rules Revision Group, and the JPP (Judicial Panel Protocol) Working Group. And chief communications and marketing officer Greig Mailer will represent Rangers on the Scottish Football Marketing Commerical Advisory Board. Read more: A Rangers statement read: "Rangers will be well represented across a number of Scottish football committees and working groups during the 2025/26 season, with several members of the club's leadership team contributing to key areas of the game's governance and development. "Fraser Thornton, Board Director, has been named to the SPFL Remuneration and Appointments Committee, where he will support decisions around executive appointments and compensation policy across the SPFL. "James Taylor, Rangers' Chief Finance Officer, has been appointed to the SPFL Audit Committee, where he will support the oversight of financial governance of the league. "Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell will contribute to two important areas, having been appointed to both the Compensation Tribunal Working Group and the SPFL Competitions Working Group, which is responsible for reviewing the competitive structure of the SPFL. "Donald Gillies, Rangers' Managing Director of Women's and Girls' Football, has been appointed as an SPFL representative to the Scottish FA Congress for a two-year term, contributing to the strategic discussions relating to the national association. Gillies also remains on the board of the SWPL. "Head of Safety, Security & Resilience, Darren Faulds will represent the club on the SPFL Policing Working Group, alongside other clubs and authorities on matchday safety and public order matters. "Rangers' Company Secretary & Legal Director, Graham Horsman, will take on a broad remit with appointments to three separate groups: the SPFL Rules and Regulations Review Working Group, the Scottish FA Rules Revision Group, and the JPP (Judicial Panel Protocol) Working Group. These bodies are tasked with advising on the regulatory framework that underpins professional football in Scotland. "Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Greig Mailer will represent Rangers on the Scottish Football Marketing Commercial Advisory Board, helping to shape the marketing strategy for the game alongside peers from across the league. "Meanwhile, Patrick Stewart will stand for election onto the board of the SPFL on 24 June." Stewart commented: "Rangers is committed to being a force for good in Scottish football. "That means not only contributing ideas and energy to help the game grow but also playing our part in asking the right questions and helping raise standards across the board. "These appointments and nomination collectively demonstrate the club's determination to play a full and constructive part in Scottish football's decision-making and to ensure that Rangers' voice is heard on matters of importance."
The National
17 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Seven key Rangers figures appointed to Scottish FA & SPFL committees
The Ibrox club have announced a number of influential members of the leadership team will contribute to working groups in Scottish football. Chief executive Patrick Stewart will also stand for election to the board of the SPFL on June 24, the club confirmed. Director Fraser Thornton has been named on the SPFL Remuneration and Appointments Committee. James Taylor, the club's chief financial officer, will serve on the SPFL Audit Committee. Sporting director Kevin Thelwell will be involved in the Compensation Tribunal Working Group and the SPFL Competitions Working Group. Donald Gillies, managing director of women's and girls' football at Rangers, has been appointed to the Scottish FA Congress for a two-year term as an SPFL representative. Head of safety, security and resilience Darren Faulds will represent Rangers on the SPFL Policing Working Group. Rangers' company secretary and legal director Graham Horsman has been appointed to three groups: SOFL Rules and Regulations Review Working Group, the Scottish FA Rules Revision Group, and the JPP (Judicial Panel Protocol) Working Group. And chief communications and marketing officer Greig Mailer will represent Rangers on the Scottish Football Marketing Commerical Advisory Board. Read more: A Rangers statement read: "Rangers will be well represented across a number of Scottish football committees and working groups during the 2025/26 season, with several members of the club's leadership team contributing to key areas of the game's governance and development. "Fraser Thornton, Board Director, has been named to the SPFL Remuneration and Appointments Committee, where he will support decisions around executive appointments and compensation policy across the SPFL. "James Taylor, Rangers' Chief Finance Officer, has been appointed to the SPFL Audit Committee, where he will support the oversight of financial governance of the league. "Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell will contribute to two important areas, having been appointed to both the Compensation Tribunal Working Group and the SPFL Competitions Working Group, which is responsible for reviewing the competitive structure of the SPFL. "Donald Gillies, Rangers' Managing Director of Women's and Girls' Football, has been appointed as an SPFL representative to the Scottish FA Congress for a two-year term, contributing to the strategic discussions relating to the national association. Gillies also remains on the board of the SWPL. "Head of Safety, Security & Resilience, Darren Faulds will represent the club on the SPFL Policing Working Group, alongside other clubs and authorities on matchday safety and public order matters. "Rangers' Company Secretary & Legal Director, Graham Horsman, will take on a broad remit with appointments to three separate groups: the SPFL Rules and Regulations Review Working Group, the Scottish FA Rules Revision Group, and the JPP (Judicial Panel Protocol) Working Group. These bodies are tasked with advising on the regulatory framework that underpins professional football in Scotland. "Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Greig Mailer will represent Rangers on the Scottish Football Marketing Commercial Advisory Board, helping to shape the marketing strategy for the game alongside peers from across the league. "Meanwhile, Patrick Stewart will stand for election onto the board of the SPFL on 24 June." Stewart commented: "Rangers is committed to being a force for good in Scottish football. "That means not only contributing ideas and energy to help the game grow but also playing our part in asking the right questions and helping raise standards across the board. "These appointments and nomination collectively demonstrate the club's determination to play a full and constructive part in Scottish football's decision-making and to ensure that Rangers' voice is heard on matters of importance."
Scotsman
a day ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Edinburgh footballer accused of deliberately getting himself booked in Livingston v Celtic game
A former SPFL star is due to appear in court accused of deliberately getting himself booked in an attempt to cheat at gambling. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Keaghan Jacobs is alleged to have picked up a yellow card on purpose while playing for Livingston in a Scottish Premiership league match against Celtic at the Tony Macaroni stadium in October 2019. Jacobs, 35, is said to have 'acted in a manner whereby he would receive a yellow card for the purpose of enabling or assisting others to cheat at gambling' during the clash on October 6, 2019. The game was played at Livingston's Tony Macaroni stadium | SNS Group Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A second man, Conan McDiarmid is alleged to have placed bets, and arranged for others to place bets, on Jacobs receiving the caution from referee Willie Collum during the match against the Hoops. Court papers state McDiarmid, 40, placed the bets 'in the knowledge that it had been arranged that Jacobs would act in a manner whereby he would receive a yellow card during the match'. Both men are being prosecuted under the Gambling Act 2005, Section 42, 1A. The case against Jacobs, from Edinburgh, and McDiarmid, from Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, called at the Capital's sheriff court last Thursday where both men failed to appear in person. The case against Jacobs was continued without plea to later this month while McDiarmid's lawyer lodged a not guilty plea to the allegation and a trial date was set down for later this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Scottish Premiership match involved in the alleged betting scam saw Livingston hand Celtic their first defeat of the season with a 2-0 win at the Tony Macaroni stadium. Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie was shown a straight red card for a wild tackle in the 25th minute before second half goals from Scott Robinson and Lyndon Dykes secured the points for the Lions. Jacobs was shown a yellow card by referee Willie Collum for an illegal challenge on winger Jonny Hayes in the 95th minute. Jacobs is a South African national who had two spells with Livingston between 2007 and 2015 and again between 2017 and 2022. The midfielder has played a total of 252 times for the West Lothian club and scored 23 goals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jacobs has also turned out for South African club Bidvest Wits, Falkirk, Arbroath and is currently playing with Lowland League club Gala Fairydean Rovers. Jacobs is believed to have made football history when he played alongside his three triplet brothers - Kyle, Devon and Sheldon - in a Scottish Third Division match between Livingston and Albion Rovers in April 2010. The 2-0 win in front of just over 600 supporters is said to be the only time four brothers have turned out for the same professional senior team in the same match. McDiarmid played as a defender with a number of amateur clubs including Edinburgh United and Whitehill Welfare before he retired in 2020 and moved into management.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs boss on former Barcelona prospect's chances after 'stop-start' introduction
January signing off sent off on debut and made just one start - in final game of season Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Barca prospect Alasana Manneh has been backed to hit the ground running after a 'stop-start' introduction to the chaos of the Scottish Premiership. The midfielder, Hibs boss David Gray's only signing of the January window, has struggled to adjust to the pace of the game in Scotland since being sent off on his debut for two bookable offences. Since that nightmare substitute appearance away to St Mirren back in February, when two bookings in a little over 10 minutes saw the Gambia international suffer an ignominious first appearance in a Hibernian jersey, Manneh has made two substitute appearances and one start. The former Odense star, who had been on the Danish league's winter shutdown when he secured his move to the SPFL, played just under an hour in the final game of the season, a 2-2 draw with Rangers at Easter Road. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gray is adamant that the 27-year-old, who made it as far as Barca B during his time in Spain, has already been a 'brilliant addition' to the squad. And he's sure that Manneh will only improve once he gets a proper pre-season programme under his belt. The former skipper, admitting he was reluctant to make wholesale changes as his team recovered from a horror start to put together a 17-game unbeaten run in the league, eventually finish third with a game to spare, said: 'He's not had the game time he wants but he's been a brilliant addition in terms of how he is, how he trains. A really hard-working professional as well. SPFL boasts 'completely different intensity' to Scandinavian leagues 'So that's been really beneficial for us, and it's really kept the group together. I think he's a very good footballer, can really handle the ball and I think we've seen glimpses of it in the games. 'He'll massively benefit from a pre-season. He joined us at a time where the team was flying as well, so when we're doing really well it's difficult for him to get minutes as a result of that. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Also his league had just finished over in Scandinavia, they were on that sort of winter break when they were on the shutdown. So he wasn't up to speed. 'And it's a completely different intensity, Scottish football. We know that, especially in the middle of the pitch. 'Every week's completely different. Sometimes you go into Celtic Park where it's all about the discipline without the ball, knowing you're not going to have it. 'And then the other times it's about the blood and thunder of the Premiership, which is 90% of the time. And you need to be ready for that.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Training intensity a 'shock' for Gambia international With Hibs still working hard to secure an Easter Road return for Nectar Triantis, their options including a potential permanent transfer for a Sunderland prospect who has already enjoyed two loan spells with the Edinburgh club, competition for places in central midfield next season could be intense. Especially with club captain Joe Newell expected back for pre-season. Admitting that the way Hibs work on the training ground, driven by that competition, may have been a factor in Manneh's slow start, Gray said: 'He's adapting to training all the time and the intensity that we train at, which has been probably a bit of a shock to him initially. So he's benefiting from this all the time 'I still believe - not still believe because I never ever doubted - that he's going to be a really good addition and will benefit from a real strong pre-season.'
