I was at Fir Park on Saturday and spent the first half wondering how on earth Dundee United were bottom of the table against an abject home side. Then Motherwell scored with their only venture into the opposition final third, which told the recent story of both clubs. United, led by the evergreen Steven Fletcher, flipped the result in the second half, Motherwell were just too poor to earn a point, even at home to the team bottom of the table.
Oddly, they do better against teams above them in the league, having beaten Hearts, Hibs, St Mirren and Livingston in a recent run of form. The only points they have dropped since early February were to Kilmarnock, Newco and that loss to United.
It will all be about Celtic tomorrow. No one has left Celtic Park on domestic duty this season with as much as a point, even when the champions have an off day, they still retain the firepower and determination to win.
With several players nursing an injury, or on the path to recovery, Ange Postecoglou will have a plan to get his squad in peak condition for the Scottish Cup semi-final, a game that has towered over the fixture list for weeks. If we don’t see Reo Hatate at some point, I doubt he will have much to contribute next week.
I had some of my most confrontational issues in business as a creditor, in dispute with an administrator. An administrator’s duties is to release money for creditors. On occasion, professional fees dwarf funds raised for creditors. Creditors’ claims are dismissed, then disputed, then reluctantly accepted, before seeing pennies in the pound left over after fees are paid. The cynical creditor could be convinced he was being played.
In completely unrelated news, when administrators Tenon went bust in 2013, I shed no tears.
Elite Sports Group Ltd’s administrator, Kroll Advisory, seem like nice chaps by comparison. However, be in no doubt, the game they engaged in yesterday is to relieve Newco of millions of pounds. They have contracts between Elite and Newco, and expensive legal advice backs up their action. They have taken the decision to use creditors’ money to fund a court case against Newco, to a value initially estimated at £9.5m.
A judge yesterday ordered Newco to open their books to Kroll Advisory, allowing the administrators to fine-tune the sum they are suing for. This was a minor detail and may result in the sum being reduced. The confirmed news is that Kroll are in play (previously in doubt); Newco made no provision for this action in their accounts.
It could take months for the fine-tuning to take place, then many months for a court date. After that, parties will wait for a written decision (more months). And, of course, appeals could add another year. I reckon 2025 or 2026 before this is over. Until then, a cloud of financial doubt will hang over the club, affecting credit worthiness and investor appetite. If they were wise (I know!), they would start to make savings in order to pay a potential liability. We wouldn’t want them hit by a sudden and unaffordable bill!
All of this is unnecessary nonsense and harks back to the indecent haste Newco showed when attempting to extricate itself from deals with Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct. I regretted the day Dave King left town and will celebrate if he ever returns.
Good governance never features on a league table, but the consequence of bad governance eventually shows up on the Scottish Premiership table. On one truly fabulous occasion, it even showed up on the SFL League Two table!
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He’s an absolute genius.
Debatable…hows u brother
H.H.
Am I the only one who doesn’t care whether Abada will return?
I’m not totally convinced he’s the kind of winger we need
I don’t think he’s brave enough. I don’t think he’s consistent enough.
Ange doesn’t seem to place any stock in players who are not committed to Celtic
Neither do I
TLT peachy thanks.
Watching Celtic helps lessen the pain of ageing.
I hope we all get the same pleasure and endorphin rush from watching possibly the best Celtic team since the Lions.
‘GG Abada is not a winger…in the purest sense…he is effective coming off the wing but god forbid he’s asked to dribble to beat his man….sell and upgrade…is my opinion…;-))
H.H.
12 hours to kick off.
Good night
https://youtu.be/FLFWY5xOlC4
‘GG Ageing shouldn’t be painful…that’s what pharmaceuticals r for ;-)) Except for the obvious…fuk…that’s theosophy 🤔
H.H.
See u on the up side ;-))
H.H.
Good morning all from Blackpool. Gerrintaethum Celtic/Fleetwood/Port Vale!!!!
Good morning from an overcast North Staffs
BRRB
If anyone wanted a reason to support Vale today we’re playing Barton’s xi
Gene
Aye, he had a reunion with Broonie not long ago. 😂
BRRB….I demand a stock o rock….isat a thing….no….not a candy…but me demanding 😂. Enjoy mate
H.H.
GG
I know what you mean about our vastly superior goal difference, but no team can claim to have won the title until it is mathematically impossible to be caught, which is why we cannot win it this weekend even if we win and Sevco lose.
That suits us surely. Who would want to win the league while sitting at home? Ideally we win it at Celtic Park after the split, and enjoy a proper celebration with the players and our fellow supporters.
Heading to Paradise with my son and grandson (7) today — 3 generations going to cheer on the Bhoys. Really looking forward to the game.
4-0 Celtic ☘️
Thelurkintim
I’ve got orders for green and white rock for the bhoys. Some of them actually eat the stuff. 🙄
BRRB…u got me…am a trophy hunter…but seriously….stock o tock….or u wurnae
there 😂
H.H.
*rock
Fuck sakes….only 7 hours to go….think I peaked early…lol…even worser.. av not been to sleep yet….decisions decisions
“BIGRAILROADBLUES on 22ND APRIL 2023 7:13 AM
Good morning all from Blackpool. Gerrintaethum Celtic/Fleetwood/Port Vale!!!!”
I`ve got my own Gerrintaethum trilogy today: Celtic, of course/ Arbroath v Cove Rangers (important potential relegation clash} / Buckie Thistle (My Highland league team) V Brechin. A draw/victory in the latter game would see Buckie as champs. A Brechin win would see them as champs. I think Brechin are favourites but it could be close.
If celtic were Away today, I would love to have gone to Buckie. Alas, not to be.
PS There is a wee story behind my Buckie support. At the time, I didn`t know they had any Celtic connection.
Right, Gym for me followed by a quick CQN catch-up then off to Celtic Park via Dundee ( Supporters Bus).
MARSPAPA on 21ST APRIL 2023 9:56 PM
Arsenal hit the bar.. Like BRRB
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BELMONTBRIAN on 21ST APRIL 2023 6:19 PM
Evening all.
If the blog does not mind, I would like share a wee personal story.
My intentions for this that it may bring hope, comfort and strength to those who are in a similar situation to mine.
Apologies to those if offended, it was never my intention.
Today the 21st of March is my 3 year anniversary of being discharged from Monklands Hospital.
I had just received the wonderful news that I was being allowed to return home and that I was in remission from blood cancer, Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
I had been diagnosed with AML four months earlier, just prior to Christmas. However, with the amazing work of the Specialist Doctors, Nurses and all the staff within Ward 16, I was able to come out cancer free. These people are special, a group of Angels, I cannot speak highly enough of our NHS.
I am a very blessed individual and I thank God every day.
My beautiful family, loved and supported me all the way through that tough time, as I said I am truly blessed.
My son asked me to be his Best Man at his wedding last year, I was overjoyed.
Prior to being diagnosed, I was a quite withdrawn person who didn’t really go out much, however I made a conscious effort to live for the day.
It was not long after leaving hospital that, after much persuasion from that I attended a mini hoot in McChuills in Glasgow, a day that changed my life for the better.
I have met so many new friends, friends that I consider close.
In summing up, there is always hope, so please remain positive and thanks for allowing me the time for sharing my story
I hope this link works, ‘Bell ringing time’.
Thank you and Hail Hail.
https://www.facebook.com/martin.johnston.71216/videos/10156928374786821
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Lovely story BB and well worth a repost!
Having been in your company umpteen times I’m finding it hard to imagine you as the shy and retiring type!
Still laughing at the thought!
God bless you and keep you safe!
Love you.
RON BACARDI
Hope you are good my friend!
This site and the Shipbank are a Godsend!
Take care.
Damn u Philbhoy wae the feels….It’s an awesome story 👍 Too bad it ended wae him trying that armoured car job for the hair restoration cream 😂
You are loved BB…no matter what everyone says lol
H.H
Philbhoy
This site and the Shipbank are a Godsend!
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God must hate you 😂
Love is a many spleandoured thing
H.H.
Surely being sued is a good news story for sevco? Everything else is.
DoF joining
DoF leaving
The need to dilute shares ever further
Every player who signs, leaves or anything between
Don’t think CQN is giving the huns due credit.
THELURKINTIM
Indeed!
Hope you are good mate and looking forward to our next beer already!
TLT
Some shift
Get Sportscene recorded you’ll be sleeping at 3pm …
I don’t want any players to leave but again totally unrealistic, for next season I think as long as the spine of the team Hart CCV Callum & Kyogo are with us with a couple of new signings I’ll be delighted, again Iwata & Yuki are a full pre season will be the proverbial two new signings
Celtic 3pm on a Saturday is what fitba should be, Tom McL have a great day with the family 🍀
:-)
GFTB….you mist Kobayashi maru….the unwinable ;-))
H.H.
Good morning again from the hotel bar. Raining in old Blackpool town, looks like being on for the day. How’s the weather at Celtic Park?
Morning all.
Out last night.
Reading back at leisure this morning.
Belmont Brian – brilliant post.
“Mas qué un blog” stuff !
Hope all on here have a good one today.
Tom
My 13 Yr old grandson is going today with his pal. 1st time without me or his dad,can’t believe its been 8yr since I took him to his 1st game
BRRB….it looks like victory ;-))
H.H.
Smells like Tim spirit….Nirvana.
It is a beautiful morning up here.
Sun up. Not a cloud in the sky.
Still. No wind.
Perfect day for a game of football.
Can’t help feeling a little bit sorry for Arsenal.
If they are going to win the league soon it is this season or not at all.
Spurs, Chelsea, Man U and Liverpool all in “transition” (am being kind there).
Finish above Man City and you are champs.
Not easy, but simple.
Next season brings high intensity Champions League plus the inevitable tapping of players which will impact squad unity.
A couple of years back on here I called Arteta an idealist.
I got it wrong. His team are intelligent and energetic.
… still something about him though that, IMHO, makes him not particularly likeable.
🤔
I think the forecast changeable late afternoon. It was judith doing the weather so I couldn’t concentrate on what was being said.
St Stivs
Thanks for trying. 😂