The BBC report that police in England detained four men in early morning raids in relation to an inquiry into the purchase of Rangers by Craig Whyte (not one of the four) from Sir David Murray. This one has been a slow burner so far and although this is a significant step, there are still many layers to be unpicked. It’s been three years since I heard of what was going on in the dying days of Rangers, this step seemed inevitable, but as the years passed I wondered if anything would happen.
Please remember this is a serious legal proceeding, so act appropriately here and elsewhere online. Failure to do so could prejudice future prosecutions – and we don’t want to do that. No speculation on who is involved and what they may have done.
Why are we reading that the European Commission confirmed Celtic did not benefit from state aid? Good grief, if six of you get together and badgered someone into checking if Ronny Deila is in the Norwegian Red Brigade, would anyone subsequently report this nonsense?
Absurd fantasies being denied is not news, unless you’re analysing the absurd fantasists.
I see there are complaints aimed at Ibrox that they are “giving away the family silver to keep the lights on”.
What kind of fool has silver in the drawer but can’t put money in the meter? Football clubs, like all companies, have to keep the lights on and pay all creditors. If they cannot pay, they are legally obliged to sell assets. Failure to do so will result in the court appointing someone to dispose of those assets for them.
This is where Newco Rangers are now. The utter contempt for financial responsibility which has endured at Ibrox for over two decades, means that no one can afford to cherish whatever silver remains. It is perhaps even more futile to blame major shareholders for not accepting an offer to dilute their control and destroy shareholder value – which is an accurate description of Dave King’s recent approach.
Those shareholders were heralded a short time ago for putting their money where their mouths were when the legions of ‘Rangers men’ kept their hands in their pockets. Offering shareholders a deal which would jeopardise their chances of the financial return they expect was a waste of everyone’s time.
Newco is owned by people who have put tens of millions into it and who are looking for a financial return. Any forward plan has to recognise this reality. With trading conditions are severe as they are, the club will sell-off anything they have to compensate these shareholders and meet obligations to tax and trade creditors. Costs will be cut, and if income subsequently falls, cut again.
Having checked out Burton’s online this morning I think I’ve got Christmas sorted. I really hope we see the Sports Direct ‘flash mob’ protests deployed at another of Britain’s major retailers. They are up there along with State Aid campaigns as a productive use of time and energy by people with unparallelled levels of vision and clarity, who really need more focus more/tone down the hissy fits.
I’ve never been one for patriotism but if you’re off to Celtic Park tonight, remember to sing both anthems in the battle of the Celtic nations. This advice may change on Tuesday. It will be great to see Aiden, Shaun, David, Robbie, Martin and Gordon grace Celtic Park one more time. So many great memories…
You can get copies of Caesar & the Assassin, Billy McNeill and Davie Hay’s accounts of managing Celtic from Jock Stein’s departure until the appointment of Liam Brady, here. We’ve stopped taking orders for signed copies, which will only be available at author events going forward.
A CQN’er (and absolute star) has kindly donated two North Stand tickets to Tuesday’s Scotland-England game on Tuesday. He doesn’t want any money, but asked if I could get something for Mary’s Meals for them. Face value is £60 each. Email me before midnight tonight if you’d like them, celticquicknews@gmail.com
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Acgr calling Auldheid, come in Auldheid.
I left you a question on P6 15.41 re R12.
Katanga
GerryBhoy
15:51 on 14 November, 2014
You could put me on either list (born and raised in Scotland to Irish forebears) but if I really have to chose only one, put me on the Scotland list. )(
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Irish forebears or Four Irish Bears?
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JESSICA ALBA’S TEAM
Mike in Toronto
COYBIG !
Put me down for Scotland and the no voters give them England.
I’ll take Scotland, and if they don’t win I’ll take Ireland, and if it’s a draw I’ll deny ever choosing a side…
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with regards to the list put me down for Scotland
Brnobhoy
Erin go Bragh.
I am in the Scotland camp.
I think Scotland will edge it.. just
put me down for the irish
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DRAW-Bada Bing
Scotland, no doubt
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NO Huns Here.
So to use the old Divorce debate equation if you support the same teams as the Huns (OO etc) you are by definition a HUN – well for tonight anyway :-)
Come on the Rebs
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A Ceiler Gonof Rust
15:41 on
14 November, 2014
Auldheid, last week there was a few comments from yourself and canman regarding a statement on R12 on or before the AGM. Any news on when the statement will be released.
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No – but its a live matter.
C’mon you boys in some weird strip that only someone who was deranged would buy!
Aye you Scotland, the Northern colony of the Empire.
Ps, don’t have the cheek to play Flower of Scotland after the referendum debate!
Despite all that you can put me in the wanting Scotland to win camp, unless of course there more huns in the Scotland team than good ghuys.
Auf geht’s Schottland shießt ein Tor oder drei.
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Getting the daughter to pop into Burtons dann sarf tomorrow to see if she can get me a wee t-shirt or 5, early Christmas shopping.
So far Mike in Toronto has been in both lists and he has been in Jessica Alba as well
Insert Frankie Howerd noise here…….
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DARCEY BUSSELL DANCES HOLLYWOOD —
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16:00 on
14 November, 2014
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Mind that time on CQN when nobody had to choose a side of some sort?
Nah, me neither…
Put me in the both teams to score list,patriotism is
all very well……..but you canny eat it!!!!
Ally McOist demands to know the name of Jessica Alba….
Alba fur me……
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfgnVMFtd7E&list=RDQfgnVMFtd7E
Eire Abu
A ‘REAL’ national anthem
WindupCSC
Knowing the huns, anyone looking like that model guy with half a face and black beard will be het.
Ireland for me but I am in the “home” end COYBIG
Good afternoon all.
BMCUW
Did your bliddy fone run out of battery again?
Scotland for me.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Christmas 100 years ago
McCoist yet again…’Im shocked, really shocked, I knew nothing about this’.
How many times has this guy come away with that.
He’s either a mug, a liar or a patsy in this whole sorry saga.
Frank Ryan’s Whiskey
The Welsh or the French anthem for me . Two beauties.
Enjoy the evening whether you are in The Blane Valley, The Brazen Heid, The Gallowgate Pubs or anywhere else.
Cheerio,
JJ
Marrakesh Express
I think all 3 terms are correct to describe Swally. You just missed sleekit and cheeky chappy.
LB
Scotland for me
and can someone put me on a list of those wanting a burtons t shirt
The Battered Bunnet @15.51
I’m guessing that drugs tests were not er de rigeur back in those days, of er yore.