Malt Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 This. Whilst change is needed,I remain unconvinced. Why? Two successful businesmen who have various business interested. What are your reservations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Apparently something going down at 12 TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Apparently something going down at 12 An announcement? I'm at hospitality so hopefully hear something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Strange 24 hours TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Douglas today steps down. Thanks for everything and for saving us when we needed it. Right thing to do now TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Has he stepped down officially? Who taking the reigns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 He'll take the role of honoury president Crawford takes over as chairman TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 To be fair. I think Crawford has been the one running it for past few years. Interested to see what happens next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Dare I say, that’s a nice statement from Dougie? https://t.co/6JKMuBRt01 Think most of us expected this to happen, all the best to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 hours notice to say thanks... bit shite TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Makes me less convinced Duffy is actually going, if it’s only Crawford he’s dealing with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I reckon that's just a smokescreen TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Makes me less convinced Duffy is actually going, if it’s only Crawford he’s dealing with? A football manager is traditionally answerable to the board as a whole, not the chairman specifically. The Rae era has largely been an exception to how clubs like Morton are typically run at the top, though some board members always have more influence than others in decision-making. The site is supposed to be a place for the extended 'family' of Morton supporters - having an affinity with people that you don't know, because you share a love of your local football club. It's not supposed to be about point scoring and showing how 'clever' or 'funny' you are, or just being downright rude and offensive to people you don't know, because you can get away with it. Unfortunately, it seems the classic case of people who have little standing/presence in real life, use this forum as a way of making themselves feel as if they are something. It's sad, and I've said that before.. So, having been on Morton forums for about 15 years I guess, I've had enough... well done t*ssers, another Morton supporter driven away. You can all feel happy at how 'clever' you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunning1874 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It had to happen eventually, but I wasn't expecting anything like this today. Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Oh Lord, Brian Wake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamCam Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Dare I say, that’s a nice statement from Dougie? https://t.co/6JKMuBRt01 Think most of us expected this to happen, all the best to him. By and large a good statement from someone who is clearly a lifelong fan. Not overly happy though about the juggling finance act resting with Crawford! The man has made many mistakes but always with the right intentions. I hope he enjoys taking a back seat and he is in good health for years to come If only he had ended the statement with and Duffy is heading back to the seaside leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Aitken's Love Child Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 A very respectable statement from him, and he rightly admits to making mistakes which can't have been easy. He will always go down in history as the man that saved us when we were mere hours from going the way of Rangers. For that I and many others will forever be grateful. Enjoy your retirement Mr Chairman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I think Duffy will be gone. Rae has the same statement in the programme (presumably written by Crawford) and an extra bit moaning about the finish to season. He says Crawford will state ambitions and mentions the premier league. On the other page Duffy says we'll aim for playoffs next year and seems to aim low. Looks like a bit of a contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 A frank and honest statement. Thank you Mr. Rae for saving the club. Lang may yer lum reek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'm sure Dougie goes with everyone's gratitude. It's the right time, probably past time to step back. It's also time for Duffy to do the same. Peter Weatherson is the greatest player since Ritchie, and should be assigned 'chairman for life' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Strange timing of the statement. Add to that the strange tweet from Tam McManus last night. Could they be linked? If they fully intended to make such a statement, why do it at midday on Match day? Even last night would have convinced some of the 'not going' to maybe go along. I know I would have travelled to join in any applause/thanks. Definitely diminishes any chance of today being a hounding. Too late to go now. Good statement. Admitting he made mistakes, apologising for not reaching the Premiership while pointing out it is a target and a bit of praise for the fans. His legacy has taken a bit of a battering in recent years but there's just about enough there to paper over some of it. It may not have been the most efficient or successful tenure, but the gratitude for what he did will always be there. Cheers Dougie. Enjoy your retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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