Retiring SPFL chairman Ralf Topping addressed the issue of Rangers EBTs in the light of the recent Supreme Court ruling in an interview today with The Scotsman. It is clear he is well-briefed on what is ‘in the post’ for the football authorities in Scotland from “fans groups”:
“There are a lot of wealthy people who support football clubs who will fund certain activities around challenges. The authorities just have to accept it and be measured in their response.”
Topping told The Scotsman, their solicitor, “the finest in the land”, made sure they were “ready for any challenges subsequently”.
The SPFL would save themselves and everyone else a lot of time and money if, instead of briefing friendly journalists who would refrain from asking the pertinent questions, they would address the matter in hand.
Why did the SPL (now the SPFL) set the parameters for what became the Lord Nimmo Smith (LNS) Commission to examine from 1998, then, when it became clear Rangers would admit guilt for offenses between 1998 and 2000, change that date to run from 2000?
Why did the SPL not lead evidence to the LNS Commission on the five players Rangers admitted guilt to the First Tier Tribunal, for offenses committed during the period in question (after 2000)?
Why did the SPL not reserve the right to appeal the LNS decision, which was predicated on EBTs being executed legally, pending the HMRS appeal?
Other questions, like who made the above decisions and why, can be addressed later.
If only the SPFL would “be measured in their response”, if only they would respond at all! There has been no response to these questions, only prevarication, misdirection and evasion.
The more those at the top of Scottish football speak, the more they sound like Sepp Blatter, who for years set inquiries and boasted about his robust legal advice on the running of Fifa.
Frankly, Topping and his cronies are not in Blatter’s league. They are not career criminals, but their briefing of selected journalists while studiously avoiding the question every fan would like to see answered, increasingly looks like a cover-up.
Celtic’s call for action will be ignored by the SPFL and SFA, but that must not be the end of it. Just do the right thing, Ralph; answer the questions.
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I know it was only a friendly but I was amazed how good Moussa was in the game.
FFS
They all Pass through Parkhead Gates, some even play for the Very Best Team…… Be greedier is the cry from the smsm.
Its all about the Team.
Moussa is an Incredible number 9.
Celtic are likely to Win every Domestic game this Season, IMO.
The CL… even more corrupt than this Town… the money involved is astronomical.
There is no ideal World.
I’ve never been more excited going into a Fitba Season than this one.
The Crew coming through are potentially Top Drawer.
At the end of the Day…. it is Night.
Simple
I cannae wait to see this Celtic Team play.
In a specific, unscientific Celtic Way.
1988-1888
Henry Ford was right.
JFK was right.
HH.
glendalystonsils on 16th July 2017 11:19 pm
Does Stuart Armstrong’s agent work for Stuart Armstrong, or does Stuart Armstrong work for his agent?
If it’s true SA wants to stay, why doesn’t he tel the agent to GTF?
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Stuart isnae daft.
He isnae up for fighting for his place in a Brendan team. He is Good, very Good in fact… The Celts are actually PROGRESSIN. :))
Good Luck to Stuart whatever he decides. When I read on CQN that he went radio rental @ a tackle (got booked for it) I knew that was from the Heart reaction. He could have possibly lost out a lot of Money because of a Celtic Hater. Stuart may well be the Biggest charity donator EVER and Trebling or Quadrupling his Wages so he can help as many people as possible can’t ever be discounted as a Reason.
Celtic is Rockin’
Of all the moronic decisions made by the English the one to leave the EU is by far the most moronic. Hh
Murdered by Renegade Irishmen.
What will happen to the Stuart Armstrong money?
:-)
Gordon64 on 17th July 2017 12:33 am
Of all the moronic decisions made by the English the one to leave the EU is by far the most moronic. Hh
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You Believe in the EU.
Coolio.
Look Deeper @ their Parliament.
Convenience is always Good.
Trump wants to build a glass wall on the US Mexican border. The man is beyond ridicule. In 1969 the USA put the first man on the moon. In 2017 they put a man with less sense than a chimp in the Whitehouse. That’s progress folks. Hh
Hey OH rather than having to type a number in.
Christ died to take away Everyones Sins. Those that BELIEVE.
Oh Can’t you see.
10m for Armstrong + 5m from Virgil’s windfall (sorry moderators). Sounds like a nice cheque ready to be made out to Man City for Pat Roberts.
Gordon64….
are you a Believer?
Mr Mole has informed SA Quick News that negotiations between Stuart Armstrong’s agent and PL have reached an impasse.
The parties met at Toad Hall over the weekend to finalize terms and conditions.
The stumbling block concerns imaging rights, in particular Armstrong’s upcoming endorsement of John Frieda shampoos.
Celtic have a long standing agreement with Head and Shoulders and the board feel that this best reflects the image of Celtic standing head and shoulders above the SPFL.
Stuart’s agent disagrees as his client associates Head and Shoulders with dandruff and doesn’t want Stuart’s image to be tarred.
Both parties have agreed to mediation and have agreed to appoint Georgios Samaras as mediator.
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or just a core Communist. Or just mislead. price for Lead is Good in dahood.
CQN is so exciting. So much infighting,
KOJO.CSC
GORDON64 on 17TH JULY 2017 12:33 AM
Of all the moronic decisions made by the English the one to leave the EU is by far the most moronic. Hh
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Hold that thought. Will be funny watching them begging to get bak in. Hope the lily livired quisling Scots have taken the matter into their own hands by then.
Like a Dog without a bone
Ballad of John MacLean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61etFdGpXq8
WTF
glendalystonsils on 16th July 2017 11:19 pm
Does Stuart Armstrong’s agent work for Stuart Armstrong, or does Stuart Armstrong work for his agent?
If it’s true SA wants to stay, why doesn’t he tel the agent to GTF?
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Armstrong wants to earn 50k per week and test himself in the EPL. Part time, he’s a protestant commercial lawyer in the making. Good luck to him.
Coorie Doon (miners lullaby)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WPI8CF04A0
Christy – Ordinary Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIh5dUOz824
I’ve been the Most SELFISH human being Ever.
Please put Jesus first in your thoughts.
Bingo Bango
Easy as Monday Morning
Christy – The Voyage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZXbU_d_7c
Sionnach abu,
How do ye know Armstrong wants to go?
Don’t get the Protestant commercial bit either?
Now,maybe I’m a wee bit dense but maybe you could elaborate on that?
Christy – Motherland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01AiQPpzh48
GORDON64 on 17TH JULY 2017 12:33 AM
Of all the moronic decisions made by the English the one to leave the EU is by far the most moronic. Hh
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The British , old boy.
The British.
Future British generations , casting their eye at an increasingly divided and dysfunctional Europe , will breathe a sigh of relief and thank their predecessors .
God willing , Ireland joins us and forms a new Atlantic partnership with USA .
I think she will .
Promote Jesus?
Oh we cannae do that.
We all know why.
Heres a cracker that the Marxist might even get jiggy with it 2.
WAMLAW
TRICOLOURED RIBBON on 17TH JULY 2017 1:21 AM
Catholics dont get to practice Commercial Law in Scotland. Still a closed shop.
As for Armstrongs footballing ambitions I hope you’re right and I’m wrong, again.
A few wee predictions before the season starts ..
Griffiths to score 35 goals.
Celtic to sign Caulker .
The Treble to be won again.
Oh, and Celtic blitzing Linfield and hopefully kicking their pondlife of a support from Glasgow to Stranraer
TRICOLOURED RIBBON on 17TH JULY 2017 1:32 AM
Given Linfield’s supporters behaviour in the first leg I’m surprised there hasnt been moves to ban the away support from Celtic Park.
HH TCR
Good to see you on.
Broonie is going to be gradually taken out of the Team.
Dembele is an unbelievable number 9. Incredible.
Mark Hill played well, I thought he was a winger previously. He was very safe with everything he done.
Ajer caught the attention with some excellent interceptions. I think he is ready to go first team.
The midfield is Dynamitie
Rogic is the CREATOR extreme.
Magical
Christy’s pair of brown eyes live in Glasgow Barrowland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt1qMs8Ualo
SIONNACH ABU on 17TH JULY 2017 1:32 AM
TRICOLOURED RIBBON on 17TH JULY 2017 1:21 AM
Catholics dont get to practice Commercial Law in Scotland. Still a closed shop.
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Now,I think you have left yerself wide open with that one..
Incidentally,where are ye from?
Authentic
I Was Born 10,000 Years Ago – Matt McGinn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoMLDxl01qk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/articles/scottish_reformation/
TRICOLOURED RIBBON on 17TH JULY 2017 1:38 AM
Who do you work fir?
Gallowgate Calypso – Matt McGinn
“Up the Celtic was his chant!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rIcyLOkpKk
Pete,
Griff,Rogic,Tierney,
McGregor,Sinclair.
They are the players I love and they will carry us to glory.
Anyway Bellsmyre and Silverton..magical.
Up the Dumbarton Tims