Former Bolton Wanderers chairman, Phil Gartside, lost his battle with cancer yesterday. During Bolton’s 18 year Premier League tenure, Gartside wanted Celtic and Rangers in the league, as part of a reorganisation which would have seen a second tier Premier League created.
His motivation was the realisation that English football’s model was inherently dysfunctional. Teams like Bolton would over-commit to the player contracts necessary to keep them in the league, but with everyone else doing the same thing, it was only a matter of time before they finished in the bottom three. Less than 3 years since relegation Bolton face a winding-up order this month over a £2.2m debt to HMRC.
‘The Gartside Plan’ for league reorganisation found little support among his Premier League peers. Each passing TV deal poured ever-more money into the Premier League but the model remains dysfunctional. Those relegated regularly face dire consequences – and that’s before the bubble bursts.
As English and Welsh clubs who have dropped out of the Premier League continue to deal with the consequences, Europe’s mega-rich clubs are unhappy with their return from Champions League football. The relative democratisation of Champions League qualification, introduced by Michel Platini, which sees more clubs from smaller countries reach the group stage, is seen as a problem to some of Europe’s richest.
They want games against Manchester United, not Dinamo Zagreb. So do TV companies and sponsors. The football industry in Europe operates a series of EU sanctioned cartels. These sanctioned exceptions were granted on the basis that football is a sport, not a conventional business. The more top clubs act like businesses, not sporting institutions, the more reason to tear down the walls of these carters.
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What’s needed to defeat Hunt’s plan (why does his name remind me of a card game Find the Lady?) is for a united Union approach to call for All union members to strike in support of the Junior Doctors. Won’t happen of course,but, remember the Rail and Steel unions failed to support the miners and we know how that turned out! No miners, no steel workers and rail only there because they really vital! How else would you get the plebs into central London to keep the ‘ big wheels turning ‘ ?? For. they read they’re.
Barcamole. You would need to be here to believe it. Scotland is becoming naziesque. It’s all going wrong. And at the vanguard? Good old fashioned right wing nationalism pretending to be left wing activism is alive and well. Clearly my fellow countrymen and women don’t know the history of the Second World War. We are doomed to repeat stupidity it seems (not just td67 who has the monopoly of proud stupidity it seems).
Macjay God willing indeed my friend. Facism in Scotland is on the rise. But we just aren’t allowed to talk openly about it.
celt55,
Many, many years ago, I bought one of those Folk Song and Ballad books, that sometimes came with a Tim whistle attached.
I’m talking mid 60s here. The word in question was, ” Huns”.
*Freudian slip.
Tin whistle
NegAnon2 on 12th February 2016 12:07 am
Fascism on the rise.
Yes. Interesting to watch it`s gradual evolution and to see the causes .
I am frequently reminded of ” The Gathering Storm ” Churchill.mid `30s.
Or even J.F.K. “While Britain Slept.”
Like then , Western politicians seem delusional and inept.
Hence the success of Trump.
PS.
The Foggy Dew relates to a time when Britain openly referred to Germany as Huns.
Therefore it was a common word with only one connotation.
In that case, it equated to the atrocities that were perceived to being committed by the German army.
It was never considered a pejorative name for them or Protestants and certainly, no one in Ireland would have considered it.
The Huns( Govan Branch) hadn’t begun their maurauding vandalism at that time.
@Cosy corner Bhoy….good point about optimum support.
if NACODS had shown some balls ..Then history may well
show a different movie…Total support is needed in times of
desperation..
H.H.
If anyone could help me.
My old granny used to sit me on her knee and rock me to sleep with a gentle lullaby
I only remember the first line . does anyone know the rest of it.
Granny would hushly whisper …..
Do you know a handsome hun
NegAnon2 on 12th February 2016 12:07 am
Neganon, you’re one of my favourite posters and i Know that the proper course of action is to starve the feckers of cash. I’m finding it difficult. Next year i’m in the standing section and I can’t wait. I’m already under the impression thet the PLC don’t know me and depending on their actions I’ll decide if I continue to support my team upfront.
Oh Gran my sister tells me ..she has met someone
Oh pray tell me my Darlin that he is but a god .
I’m not sure of his pedigree of this i cannot tell
She’s only just befriended him His name is Billy Dodds.
NEGANON2 on 12TH FEBRUARY 2016 12:07 AM
Facism in Scotland is on the rise.
But we just aren’t allowed to talk openly about it.
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But you are talking openly about it ~ albeit on the wrong forum perhaps?
SAINT STIVS…
Aye, pretty sure the second line is….
Nooooh nooooh…
might be wrong though but that’s how I remember it….
Good Luck with your research…
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
@St stivs
Sorry for my flippant reply mate ..i thought it was one of your
wind ups……Anyway i meant Davie Dodds
Will now research .
H.H.
I see Warburton is getting his panties in a knot over Alloa reducing the width of their pitch earlier this year.
I can’t believe he equated it to changing the size of the goals.
Is it a sign of the pressure building up on the pan breed team?
Is it a complete pander to the Hun hordes?
Is the magic hat losing its spell?
Will there be an enquiry into Warburton’s complete ignorance of the rules?
Will they get an extra penalty to compensate?
@GG See Johnny Nash for that equation.
H.H.
Oops …There are more Questions than answers.
H.H.
Neganon2
You were saying Police Scotland were monitoring CQN regularly.
I’m sure Wining Captains will be able to trace their ISP.
And tell us all who it is.
No wonder WC is pleased with the site analytics.
If they want to pick me up on any of my posts, I will be happy to answer any questions they have at an interview after any Celric game at CP.
Providing they pay my expenses.
Though why they’d be interested in any of the gibberish I post beats me.
No one else is.
DC
This Johnny Nash?
http://youtu.be/DDTvLldOgZs
GG In one.
H.H.
An interview with Police Scotland could lead to
Tears on My Pillow
http://youtu.be/vGb6qMlAEG8
GG…
I get that but I am more worried about the Grammar Police lifting me!!!
Hope that you are keeping up with the healthy life-style…
Good Luck…
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
Police message to CQN and GB
I’ll be watching you
http://youtu.be/pmDkqv5QmN4
I can’t believe I used the Grey Brigade and the Green Brigade in the same context.
lol… or 64 46 Was my number. I give you TOOTS and The Maytals
H.H.
Oops nae link.
TBM
Lent will help a lot.
Especially as I’ve stopped chocolate.
Plenty of abstinence and a couple of fasting days.
I can’t get outside for my walks though due to the polar vortex.
Police Scotland can contact me on
634-5789
That’s my number
http://youtu.be/KOUNkVsx1-s
Instructions from Police Scotland in the interview room
Lie to me
http://youtu.be/lAphkHyJG9
In writing
Lie to me and tell me everything is all right
Lie to me and tell me that you’ll stay here tonight
Tell me that you’ll never leave
Oh, and I’ll just try to make believe
GG,
Aye, I often think that Lent is a beneficial abstinence for all involved parties, from kids giving up sweeties and giving their molars a rest. Then we have (some) adults giving their liver/kidneys a break. Wish I was that strong but hey, whatever? Take care and God Bless…
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
For the early morning risers, skip to the next page :-)
Time to hit the sack
2 days down. Still chocolate free.
Only 38 to go.
MACJAY
Medicin sans Saturday premium.
Shocking,IMO.
THEBARCAMOLE
Don’t think yer safe in Cebu. The Scottish cops like a jolly.
Look how many join Celtic fans on away games in Europe.
@Bobby…you still do your gentle links?
Ive still not mastered it …And theres something magical
getting yer record played on CQN….
Like Caroline days…….
H.H.
BMCUWP..
Hitch a lift with the lifters then Mick…
Only 36 hours door to door…
Look forward to seeing you pal…
Maybe wee Nippy Nicola can supply a Scot’s only travel document…
See you soon pal…
Any answer on the 50, 45, 40, 38, downsizing???
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
DRAMBOWIECELT
Name that tune!
THEBARCAMOLE
36 hours?
Ffs,yer only 24 hours from Tulsa!
PS – learn yer 35x table…
Hi paul67. Interesting active but I have two points
1. It’s Celtic quick news. Not sure how EPL relates to Celtic when you should be talking about Norwegian, Swedish , Polish and Slovakian finances. More relevant to our club But if you did it would show the massive financial advantage that our club has over these clubs and would look bad for Peter Lawell
1. Indeed Michael platini have a route for clubs like us to qualify for CL but did not take into account the Lawell park policy of moneyball players , which results in inexperienced muppets lining up in CL for our club. See boyata for perfect example
So more relevant articles in future please
Aye pal…36 hours ‘usual time’
Maybe 34 on a good day….
Whatever, always welcome!!!
TBM