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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Warren Buffet,the American billionaire,has just bought Duracell.When asked if that was his purchases finished,he said “No I will just keep on going and going”
Euro fitba preview on Italian radio-
Pundit opined this re Scotland v Ireland-
” a typical British cup tie”
Pork ribs and polenta for dinner -way down south
Ireland for me.
HH
Sevco Board set for AGM
Bootleg version
http://i.imgur.com/vs7NUyn.jpg
Mon the Polska!
Mon the Scots!
YES Scotland for me..
SCOTLAND (18) –
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Jamesgang
SFTB
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Richie
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Philbhoy
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Jane Field Street
The Exiled Tim
FourGreenFields
Frank Ryan’s Whiskey
Mike in Toronto
corckcelt
Sunny calmachie
Sorted mate. HH
SCOTLAND (18) –
Jobo
67 European Cup Winners
Craigellachie 10
bournesouprecipe
Robcfc
Kölncelt
Gene
cadizzy
M6bhoy
Sipisini
bigrailroadblues
Kilbowie Kelt
Oldtim67
Jamesgang
SFTB
Blantyretim
Richie
Bamboo
weebobbycollins
IRELAND (8) –
Philbhoy
CaltonTongues
Jane Field Street
The Exiled Tim
FourGreenFields
Frank Ryan’s Whiskey
Mike in Toronto
corkcelt
Ireland list please.COYBIG
Georgia kick off
Why does the UK have 4 regional teams in international football competitions? Down with this type of thing.
I think there is some voting rigging going on here…
Recount!
Bawsman
I want one!
Bring back Jackie Charlton.
Scotland for me in an entertaining high scoring home win
PL tells Shortbread, he hopes Aiden gets a good reception (no chance) , and says comments from certain people during the week, should have known better.
SCOTLAND (19) –
Jobo
67 European Cup Winners
Craigellachie 10
bournesouprecipe
Robcfc
Kölncelt
Gene
cadizzy
M6bhoy
Sipisini
bigrailroadblues
Kilbowie Kelt
Oldtim67
Jamesgang
SFTB
Blantyretim
Richie
Bamboo
weebobbycollins
Snake Plissken
Hey Ive disappeared off the Scotland list…I demand answers…I demand names…
C’mon Alba! (Jessica)
Mike in T…a reminder…I saw her first ;-)
We’re becoming worse than the huns with this list ;)
Those days are passed now
And in the past they must remain
But we can still rise now
And be the nation again
That stood against him
Proud Edward’s army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
The optimist in me says put me down for both as it’s a win-win situation.
The pessimist in me says put me down for both and it’s a lose-lose situation.
What to do?
South Of Tunis –
Reminds me of the 1988 Euro Championships in Belgium.
England were drawn against Ireland, USSR and Netherlands and were due to open against the Irish.
On Football Focus on the Saturday, with the big game on the Bank Holiday Monday, Glenn Hoddle said, “It’s a shame for Ireland that they have to face England because we know them so well and it will be a typical British-style game and they definitely won’t be happy about having to open against England.”
England’s games went as follows:
England 0-1 Ireland
Netherlands 3-1 England
USSR 3-1 England
Zero points and bottom of the group. A shame for Ireland right enough as they finished third.
corkcelt
17:12 on
14 November, 2014
Those days are passed now
And in the past they must remain
But we can still rise now
And be the nation again
That stood against him
Proud Edward’s army
But we will still vote tory
and remain in the Union again
C’mon now,that’s a quarter past five and the Easdales haven’t been lifted yet ? Something’s not right somewhere !
Free The Liquidation Four/Five
We were robbed against USSR that tournament Tom, the most blatant penalty you ever saw not given.
Eire Abu.
Watching Poland game and a banner says something like Polish fans from Ireland!
Germany v Gibraltar
Local bookie
Germany – no bet
Draw – 100 .00
Gibraltar -150.00
15 mins gone in Georgia still no score. Poland look the stronger can’t see them not winning.
Poland hit both posts in same attack.
All I can say to Whytie is…
Better Call Saul!
Poland hit both posts.
Looks like a matter of time if you’re honest
I’d rather be watching Celtic…
“Watching Poland game and a banner says something like Polish fans from Ireland!”
They’ll be struggling to do that prestonpans.
As the old saying goes…ye canny polish a jobby :)
SCOTLAND (18) –
Jobo
67 European Cup Winners
Craigellachie 10
bournesouprecipe
Robcfc
Kölncelt
Gene
cadizzy
M6bhoy
Sipisini
bigrailroadblues
Kilbowie Kelt
Oldtim67
Jamesgang
SFTB
Blantyretim
Richie
Bamboo
IRELAND (8) –
Philbhoy
CaltonTongues
Jane Field Street
The Exiled Tim
FourGreenFields
Frank Ryan’s Whiskey
Mike in Toronto
corckcelt
Sunny calmachie
KevJungle
Micheal Collins
Ned Broy
Harry Boland
Liam Tobin
Joe O’Reilly
Thomas Clarke
James Connolly
Tom Barry
Kevin Barry
Wolfetone
The Wolfetones
The Dubliners
The Pogues
The Boomtown Rats
U2
Bhoyzone
Bewitched
Liam Neeson
Kitty
Kiernan
Eammon Dunphy
Father Ted
Father O’Malley
Father Despard
Paul McGrath
Ray Hoghton
Mick McCarthy
Chris Morris
Peirce O’Leary
Sean Thornton
Michaeleen Flynn
Riverdance
The Jungle
Gerry McNee
Hugh Keevins?
Tommy Coyne
Dr Who
etc…..
bye.
I hope both National anthems are treated with respect and there are no ugly scenes ,just a right good game of football and may the best team win.
How come names keep disappearing from the Ireland list? The Brits are at it again???
IRELAND-(12)
Philbhoy
CaltonTongues
Jane Field Street
The Exiled Tim
FourGreenFields
Frank Ryan’s Whiskey
Mike in Toronto
corkcelt
Kilbowie Kelt
Jamesgang
YogiHughes
NO Huns Here.