Did Dave King honestly say there would be a “forensic investigation” before newco, under his control, would repay Mike Ashley’s £10m loan? This, before the second tranche of the loan, which the club will need to meet payroll, is paid, and while Ashley could acquire an array of property and IP assets by simply not transferring the money when expected.
Unnecessarily provoking the source of short-term finance your club is dependent on is a bizarre tactic.
If it is indeed “the end” for the current newco board, as King promises, said board have a matter of weeks to secure whatever assets they can for those who have previously invested in the club and provided loans.
The crux of King’s comments are reported as:
“Would we pay [Ashley] immediately, I don’t think so no. We would complete a forensic investigation.
“If David Somers’ indication is correct that there has been some malfeasance then it is possible that the club would have a claim then I would attach the money and make a claim.
“If any individuals behaved improperly then it is important that they are held accountable.”
There’s a scene in Pulp Fiction when an unfortunate predator, “Z”, is informed that some African Americans are about to “Get medieval on his ass”. We don’t get to see what this means but stay tuned, between now and the EGM, Mike Ashley might just provide a demonstration of what Tarantino had in mind.
Remember, Ashley is not at Ibrox because he fancies being the next David Murray. He is not interested in the godforsaken world of having to run a football club in Glasgow, he’s happy to allow others to carry this burden.
He may well allow King to ‘win’ the EGM, but the spoils of victory will be very much on his terms. Trying hard not to imagine Paul Murray in a leather mask now.
Today is World Cancer Day. This disease has taken too many from the blog already, not to mention millions across the globe. There is a lot of good news, though. Progress is being made, but many in the developing world need access to simple preventative treatments, methodologies and information.
The preventative message still needs to get through to a great many in the developing world, before it’s too late. Here’s a video outlining where the battle is at the moment:
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Dead R-ngers of Dead R-ngers.
Not really a lot of difference.
I liked Johnbhoy1958`s post because JB58 had the wherewithal to offer alternatives to back up his point.
Even so, I feel we do comment on Sevco so much because we have to counteract the MSSM refusal to tell the truth about them.
I can suggest a compromise deal: If the MSSM stop telling lies about Sevco, we will stop telling the truth about them (With a nod in the direction of Harold Wilson (?) ).
JJ
Geordie Munro
Sorry. Mind you it was someone on here who told me that stat1
Jimbo67
Jimbo,
Mibby me :)
jimbo67
Kris , of course, has the great disadvantage of being a current player. Wait `till he is about fifty and he will be remembered as a great,
JJ
Personally, I cannot get enough of the Huns abject misery.
I LOVE reading about every cut, slice, stab and whimper as they die……and die….and with luck……..die another day.
Tell me more, tell me more………..right, whose not got the lovely thought of Olivia Newton John in their nappers………..You’re welcome, you can all buy me a pint of Pendle Witch when you visit the Fylde Riviera.
Phils another article up:
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/legal-advice-and-honest-mistakes/
Hx2
Jimbo,
What I forgot to add is I agree with most if not all of your post.
Played loads more than some pundits seem to think. Mind you I still like M Stewart. He didn’t miss the thug on Sunday.
Could have been Geordie
He must be quite close though. Do not think he was as good a player as either of those two but he has been a great signing worthy of the greats big Jock brought in
Jimbo67
Jimbo,
He certainly exceeded my expectations
HH
Jungle Jim..
I know what you mean. His legend status is assured the day he leaves us
Geordie
Stewart has imoressed me a lot – no doubt he will have his card marked for calling it rught about Elbows.
Jimbo67
‘His legend status is assured the day he leaves us’
-it’s workin’ for Amido.
I do like the idea of your scenario P67, but I’m hoping for more of an Ezekiel 25:17 moment myself. :)
HH
/Bishop B
DBBIA
You know what exceptions allegedly do 0:-)
Dbbia
True. Its when Wayne Biggins becomes one then I know its the world that is mad not me
Jimbo67
Paul,
I’m trying to understand the rationale (more likely contradiction) around having to borrow cash to cover operating costs whilst bringing additional costs to the business in terms of on loan players.
I assume there is no financial governance in Scottish football or the SPFL have been made aware that they are not paying additional wages.
Can another club fully subsidise a player they have loaned out?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
P
Is the problem with the five loaness not that fact but the influence MA holds at two Clubs?
JJ
The ither Dundee.. noo , steps up tae the Plate.
Well…
Ah think that This Game, wull be fraught ..wi.. well… Fraught.
Not an Easy Wan, Ah do declare..
Ah remain Wary,
Wary..because it’s gonna be Scary.
n…anither Observation….
This Dundee Encounter, wull gie.. us a further Look at ..
Greg Stuart/Stewart.
This Kid..In Kojo’s Opinion.. Obviously , no Celtic’s…. is A Real Danger Man.
He kin Play..a Bit.
Ah wid hiv Gobbled him Up…intae the Paradise Play Pen… As Soon as that Last windae Opened..
Ah reckon he wid hiv bin a Real Bargain Buy.
Ach…
Ah canny Wait until, ma Next Celtic .. Fix.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
recently our local radio station had a show where the songs played had to be by artists with fruit in their name, ie bananarama.
didnt play hello hello by the dirty orange b…….. though
Got to ask.
The CQN magazine.
Anyone else having problems seeing it?
I use the iPad and the link constantly scrolls down so I cannot read anything.
Anyone else have that problem or is it just my iPad?
EC67
BYIM
Importand video in Paul’s article. Good job and I hope there is more and more like you on this earth.
eurochamps67
16:25 on 4 February, 2015
Got to ask.
The CQN magazine.
Anyone else having problems seeing it?
I use the iPad and the link constantly scrolls down so I cannot read anything.
Anyone else have that problem or is it just my iPad?
EC67
Having similar probs with Hudl (Android)
kevin hughes – recently our local radio station had a show where the songs played had to be by artists with fruit in their name, ie bananarama.
B*witched had a nice set of coconuts. (thumbsup)
Hey, hey we’re the FFin’ monkeys:
“Until this weekend I had never heard of us being called ‘monkeys’. Then there was a banner. Then there was a tweet.
On pondering the matter I was wondering if this was a pre-emptive strike.
Celtic are renowned as a racist, perhaps the most racist, club in Britain. By calling us monkeys they present a ready made defence to any future charges.”
——
“How can it be friendly football banter to call someone a monkey under the terms of the Offensive behaviour at football legislation?”
——
“Are they trying to make this one stick
Our coloured fans have got to follow this up big time”
——
“From an evolutionary viewpoint we ARE monkeys, so they’ve embarrassed themselves there.” [Thanks for that Simian, I mean Sammy.]
——
“They’ve started using it as they somehow think it is outside the sectarian/racist legislation”
——
“The Irish immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were often caricatured as Monkeys in the press of the day due to their hairy, unkepped appearance and unruly ways. I think the slang term hairyback may also date back to this time.
This looks like another Hun, You’ll Never Walk Alone moment with the C****c support borrowing from other sources and claiming it as their own”
——
“I have been called a lot worse but I just wonder if there is a sinister undercurrent in them starting to use the term .”
——
“It is clearly racist to call a black person a monkey…or make any implication of this kind.
However,It is not racist apparently to parade orange monkey balloons and posters aimed at the Rangers support.
You have the ‘monkey’ and the ‘orange’ angles clearly designed to be offensive to those of the protestant view or faith with the implication of sub humanisn just like the ‘zombie’ tag… why do the Police let them away with this clear provocation and offensive imagery.”
Kojo
The reason you are worried is because you are a Celtic Supporter. It is in our DNA. It does not matter who we are playing, we can always see a fly in the ointment.
We will probably beat Dundee but, until we do , I will be worried that we won`t 0:-)
JJ
just saw the TV listings for the next few months … remarkably, more Sevco (3) games than Celtic (2) will be televised.
http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/rangers/309122-rangers-championship-clash-with-hearts-reschuduled-for-easter-sunday/
I am guessing that this could be because SPL and other lower league games are scheduled to fill in when there isn’t BPL games (for TV purposes) …. Celtic games are more primetime, so less chance that they would fall into these non-prime time spots..
but seems unusual to have a the champions televised less than a second division club.
Len Brennan
16:13 on
4 February, 2015
I do like the idea of your scenario P67, but I’m hoping for more of an Ezekiel 25:17 moment myself. :)
HH
/Bishop B
I confess I googled ezekiel 25:17 , like it and should be a GB banner like the one john 13:12 (I think) at croke park
HH
monaghan1900 – http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/241/803/24180362_640.jpg (thumbsup)
Jungle Jim
NIce tae chat, Pal.
Yes.. Ah believe that ye Hiv Diagonized Ma Condition..
Wi Perspicacity n Erudition..
“It’s In The DNA .. Dummy… ”
Noo, that ye Mention it… Yer Theorem.. Explains A Loat..
Thanks..pal..
Ah needed That..
Nice tae chat.. as alwiz..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
I would like to say something about the attack on the young boy before the semi-final. In no way is this any kind of defence against the thug who did it, just because he was a Celtic supporter no one should make an excuse for this scumbag. In fact because he is a Celtic supporter makes it a lot worse in my book.
Glasgow is I think the most heavily watched city with regards to CCTV (it’s definitely up there with the most) and with a lot of the action going on at Hampden during the Commonwealth Games, surely they have many cameras and therefore footage from the area?
I know a few people would have all green tracksuits, but in combination with the white hat and being heavyset, surely there is footage of this guy at some point during the afternoon.
If there is not, I would certainly question how much money is being poured into this spying sorry surveillance.
Just occured to me on them spewing for being called Monkeys,
G.B. – 1
25k sectarian bile singers – 0
:))))))
mike in toronto
Try CTV ………………………………………”hun free” -)))
Pod i
16:19 on
4 February, 2015
There’s nothing that says the club receiving the loanee has to pay any of their wages. It may suit the loaning club for the player to get appropriate match experience so they are happy to pay the wages.
I’d put reasonable stake on New Utd paying their full salary.
Eurochamps67,
Just logged in a saw your post, gave up trying for the same reasons, thought it was just me!
HH
Sevco fans attack innocent cyclist:
http://blog.stringoftheories.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/monkey-stick_1207558i.jpg (thumbsup)
sub-humanism
I think I’ve just peed my pants…
sub-humanism
Yep, I have
U
Sevconian preparing for “the Walk”:
http://media20.giphy.com/media/TLulTJKuyLgMU/giphy.gif?w=320 (thumbsup)
pod
Ashley loans Sev £10m.
Ashley’s loans Sev 5 players.
Sev pay players from Ashley’s £ 10m
That’s 5 players N U are not paying for 5 months.
5 players return to NU in June.
Sevco still owe Ashley £10m.
Never mind who is paying the Newcastle Newco Loanee The Rangers players…..
The cost of their training and match day kit to the club will be enough to tip them over the edge. And Mike Ashley gets £9.25 for every tenner spent on it too……….
Are they still paying their own way at the Murray Park Canteen? I swear I saw a chip van pulling in to the car park up there one lunch time…….. big queue of semi athletic looking guys in assorted types of sondico and Lonsdale training clobber.