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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syd negakev – This ole monkey thing has really blown up.
It’s gone bananas. (thumbsup)
philvisreturns
16:48 on
4 February, 2015
Sevconian preparing for “the Walk”:
http://media20.giphy.com/media/TLulTJKuyLgMU/giphy.gif?w=320 (thumbsup)
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OK, I’m already on my 2nd preprandial cognac, but that made me snigger. Can I say that? Snigger? Have the monkeys recategorised that one yet..?
I think sometimes people are a bit too easily offended….monkey? Been called worse..in fact ..anything a hun called me in no way would bother me in the slightest.
…but thats me….i aint one of the Offended…
Guys quick question and a comment, If you are on the Home Cup Ticket scheme have Inter tickets been sent out yet?
Was I the only one who thought the Wallace barge into Griffiths when he was through on Simonson was a stonewaller? haven’t seen it mentioned anywhere
san diego bhoy
17:41 on 4 February, 2015
It occurred to me that the Hoots 1st XI is conceivably going to comprise of a huge compliment of Celtic players from here on out.
I have an image in my mind of certain sections of the Tartan Army booing their entire teams every touch of the ball.
Cue Continental journalists scratching their heids.
Allyhuntersgloves
Yes
and
No
If we can’t refer to thum as monkeys then the ‘ fishal Jungle Book
………………………O’ Songs
will need a rewrite……………………….
MrKipling CSC
philvisreturns
Yeah, the monkey thing is making me tired now. Off for a coffee – a capucin(o) I think.
Bgx
What if the called you a Fenian monkey?
Reckon this wee fella would take it in his stride!
;-)
http://www.officialfootballmerchandise.com/images/football/38mkycel.jpg
HH jamesgang
Bournesouprecipe, so do you have your Inter tickets? (not got mine through getting worried) I did get a letter saying they would be moving me (Im in South Stand at Press box)
Jamesgang…then theyd be half right..
The Monkees are Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Michael Ashley and Micky Ashley.
Allyhuntersgloves
I know some that have started getting them, probably going out in batches.
….wee buuuully may be……………………………………
The King O’ The Swingers………………(allegedly)……..
……………………………………………………….but he aint no Jungle VIP.
I’veGottaStop CSC
dena29
17:34 on
4 February, 2015
squire danaher
17:16 on
4 February, 2015
dena29
16:36 on 4 February, 2015
If you arent familiar with the movie, the Ezekiel 25:17 reference does not refer to just the text….
Sorry not familiar with either
shold I look further ….or just leave it?
HH
Just to help out, IMDb site has this:
The passage from the Bible that Jules has memorized was mostly made up by Quentin Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson. The only part that’s similar to what the Bible says is the part where he says, “And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon thee.” However, the parts about the righteous man and the shepherd are not real.
My friends in Celtic,
Reading back I totally agree with the sentiments of “Big Georges Fan Club – Hail, Hail, Wee Oscar” @ 17.04hrs.
I accept that the primate tag is innocent banter , but it doesn’t sit well with me either. To call people, even the self proclaimed “the people” Monkeys is undignified, couth and fraught with potential danger.
Too many may portray or perceive this as racist language, and once a tag have been given it can be extremely difficult to remove. Some mud will inevitably stick.
At worse it evokes memories of our shameful treatment of Mark Walters.
This is not for me, we are better than that. It has already cost one Celtic Lady her football career.
I reiterate we are better than that.
HH.
If they ever learn the secret of man’s red fire we’re in trouble……..
Junglebook CSC
The Monkees big hits include Last Train to SandyClarkville,
Hamiltontim
17:33 on
4 February, 2015
big georges fan club – hail, hail, wee oscar
I can’t agree mate. I’ve referred to them as the ‘monkeys’ for years.
It’s a reference to their primitive nature.
After watching and listening to them on Sunday it only reinforced my opinion.
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Hi HT
I do understand the reference, and perhaps it does describe the ‘antics’ of the majority of them at the game (although, to be honest, their behaviour would put all other primates to shame).
However, the term does not sit well with me, for the reasons I’ve mentioned – I don’t personally like the characterisation.
However, not too po-faced about it – so happy to agree to differ.
I have plenty of other words that I can use to describe them…none of which are complimentary, and most of which can’t be printed here.
HH
BGFC
Personally
I think monkey’s too good a term for them. This was on the bbc the other night. Bonobo’s getting tickled and being peaceful and socialable. The feral FOD have a long way to go to achieve such a status!
HH jamesgang
http://youtu.be/hhlHx5ivGGk
Oh Dear, a presser in a cupboard, beats the tent I suppose :)
http://www.peterandroughie.com/exclusives/boot-room/videoid/190/feb-4-dave-king-on-his-plans-for-rangers
Whit they like
HH
DBBIA
…then there’s ‘moonbeam believer’
Ally MacAcque,……………?
Sneddoni
17:50 on
4 February, 2015
Cheers
HH
Tickle these bonobos
Works for me.
Skoosh – definite starter in the Cup:
http://youtu.be/kl83y0dn248
DBBIA
There is actually an enlarge option in that picture.
DBBIA
Different Drum – Linda Ronstadt’s first big single (when she was still with the Stone Poneys) was written by Mike Nesmith of the Monkees (not to be consfused with Mr. Naismith … formerly a ..
On that note… I’m confused ….
they used to be bears, then they were liquidated, so they became zombie-bears (or zombears) ….. are they now monkeys or zombie-monkeys?
Monkeys!!…if it gets under the skin of morons like chris graham…..declare me in…all the way…
Having chuckled shamelessly at the monkey jokes, I have to say that I am uncomfortable with the use of that term for Sevcoites. I well remember many of them calling the Argentinian soldiers the very same word during the Falklands War. I hated the term. There was also a huge stushie during the 1980s in the USA when the top American Football commentator (his name escapes me) referred to one of the Miami Dolphins wide receivers as a ‘monkey’ . I believe he was as he suggested that he wassking a reference to his athleticism when he used the term but it was the last word that should have been used to describe a black American whether intended as a compliment or in a derogatory way. I hope we will drop usage of it. Continuing to do so will backfire on us and will be used against us.
“whos football club is this baby ?”…
” its Zeds baby ”
” who’s Zed ? ”
” Zeds dead baby Zeds dead ! “
Blue Monkey
The Blue Monkey is very unique in how it looks but it isn’t blue. It is also know as the Diademed Monkey. This species belongs to the Old Monkey World. There are a couple of known subspecies.
HH
Up The Dubs, Luke Kelly and all the original gang. Luke was a teamate of John Giles when they played for Home Farm that great Dublin soccer nursery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5StzrUgmBc
So Ashley lends them £5M and immediately takes £3M of it back. The other £2M keeps them going for a month or so.
They go back for the second £5M. Mike thinks, “Well, with a glib and shameless liar about to get involved it’s too much of a risk. No, don’t think I’ll put up any more cash. Oh and can I have my £5M back please?”
In true quiz show style, what happens next??
Either King and co pony up or Ashley takes charge of their property. And presumably charges a very big rent ,,,
Afternoon all,
Maybe instead of calling them orange monkey b@st@rds we can call them call them orangutan b@st@rds?
They certainly have striking similarities to this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Orangutan_-Zoologischer_Garten_Berlin-8a.jpg
Hail Hail
BT
Don’t click on it or she’ll have your eye out.
big georges fan club – hail, hail, wee oscar
17:04 on 4 February, 2015
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I agree, they should have lost the monkey off their back when the Huns died in 2012, a more representative name for the new version is of course zombie :>)
Hx2
dena29
17:54 on
4 February, 2015
No probs :-)