It was Back to the Future on Saturday afternoon, listening to Aberdeen rescue a point against Dundee was more like 1985 than 2015. TV highlights suggest Aberdeen pounded Dundee, but three excellent goals were enough for the visitors to set the stage for Celtic to return to the top of the league against Motherwell on Wednesday.
Aberdeen have been imperious in recent months. Incredibly, apart from Dundee and Celtic, they have failed to keep a clean sheet only once (at drubbing at Hamilton) since September. That’s title challenging form in any language.
This run is unlikely to endure as the vagaries of form and fortune catch them up, but it appears our long wait for a notional title rival looks to be over. Which is good.
Any business with operating expenses in the region of £33m a year, which is £2.75m a month or just over £600k a week, that had to borrow £500k in the first week of the month in order to pay an unexpected tax bill of the same magnitude, will by now be in urgent need of funds to pay rates, other tax liabilities, electricity and gas (no matter how little they used on Friday), while wages day is approaching. And remember, those gardens don’t ‘duty’ themselves.
Newco Rangers will need a loan, or to sell a player for cash, to avoid imminently slipping into insolvency. If Dave King is confident about carrying shareholders at a March EGM, and has the resources, he should loan the club money to get them through the next two months, no strings attached. A bit like John Keane did for Celtic in 1994. With insolvency looming, Keane, currently a Celtic director, but at the time an agitator for boardroom change, wrote a seven figure cheque, no strings attached, to pay-down Celtic’s overdraft, as the Bank of Scotland threatened to call in administrators.
Anything less than this is playing into the hands of Mike Ashley.
CQN11 St Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance is on Friday 13 March, at the Kerrydale Suite, Celtic Park. The focus of an excellent night’s entertainment will be funding the construction of a kitchen at Chibwata Primary School in Malawi, for Mary’s Meals.
Email me if you would like to reserve a ticket, celticquicknews@gmail.com or book directly via the links at the bottom of this page.
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Gordon-J @1309 .
Yes ——– him and .Richard Gough .
A pie in the sky fantasy where fans were asked to collate season ticket money in order to secure security over Ibrox.Don’ t think it was a success.
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Dear Alfie Noakes,
After reading and reflecting upon your many posts in the short time since you joined the blog, I have come to the view that you are a virtual fart in the CQN spacesuit.
Kind regards,
TBB
SOUTHOFTUNIS
Speaking of Gough,did you watch Kompany giving away a penalty yesterday for doing exactly what Gough built his career on?
Body-check the one-two.
Brought back many memories,that. Few good.
THE BATTERED BUNNET
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7DcDzJmW6Qg
ernie lynch
13:14 on
19 January, 2015
Ellboy – I am Neil Lennon, YNWA.
13:10 on 19 January, 2015
“We’ll see if Scott Brown presents the Rangers captain with a penant at Hampden next month. Celtic traditionally give a penant to a club the first time they play them.”
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Possibly the stupidest idea I’ve heard all day.
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Celtic is a traditional club. We had (and thankfully still have) a long standing tradition of flying the Irish tricolour over CP and we stood up to the SFA bullying and indimidatory tactics when they tried to force us to remove it.
Why is therefore stupid to maintain the tradition of presenting the captain of this new club with a pennant when we play them for the first time?
Original rfc was dissolved as part of the incorporation process HH
Proudbhoy
Can’t fault Denayer and VVD for improving their future, sorry to see them leave. Guidetti though was “rescued” by Celtic from a lapsed career…..I think he should sign on with us for two or three years.
At least none of them are in the category of Laim Miller, who we developed and didn’t receive a penny for him. He ruined his career.
The Battered Bunnet…more than happy to concur with you on your last point!
HH
The Battered Bunnet
I’m sure I read recently, possibly on Twitter, that someone had contacted Daryll Broadfoot (yes, him) in his current role as Head of Communications at the SFA regarding the ‘fit and proper persons test’ and he (Broadfoot) stated there was no such test.
Not another case of the SFA not knowing their own rules surely?
HH
SJ
Hail Hail,
First post and already after a favour lol!
Off the Dublin next weekend, where nowadays will show the Celtic/Sevco match?
I know it used to be Frazers (Murray’s) at the top of O’Connell St but not any more?
Any help appreciated.
HH
westies
13:31 on 19 January, 2015
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Your right but very depressing.
Hooper forster etc i wouldnt blame either.. all did well for us and took chances of moving on.
Sadly hasnt worked out too good for hooper.
Jim the Tim
13:33 on
19 January, 2015
Hail Hail,
First post and already after a favour lol!
Off the Dublin next weekend, where nowadays will show the Celtic/Sevco match?
I know it used to be Frazers (Murray’s) at the top of O’Connell St but not any more?
Any help appreciated.
HH
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Naomh Padraig CSC, think its Temple bar now. Check their fb page,
HH
M6BHOY
It may be traditional,and it may not be stupid. But it is inflammatory.
IMO,don’t give them an excuse-not that they need one.
It’s looking like a total disaster in two weeks,don’t give anyone an excuse to suggest that we wound them up,brought it on ourselves,etc.
That’s not to say that we sit cowering in a corner,of course!
BMCUW @ 13 22 .
Didn’t see it . Can’t remember the last time I watched English football .
Busy day yesterday ——— hours spent searching ( and failing to find ) boxes for a 7 ” choon -Lord Sassafras -Green Bay Incident . Aim to do it again after lunch.
“Quick read back it looks like denymear is interested in trying somewhere else next season.”
Proudbhoy,
I’ll have to remember this summer when I’m out doing my lawn and the wumin next door has a sneaky peak at my guns it means I want to leave Ms Gm.
Er….
We always present a pennant to teams we play for the first time?
When did this tradition start?
New one on me.
HH
SOUTHOFTUNIS
I’m beginning to think that TGLFP is right. Yer obsessive!
Seems you have good taste though,even though I have never met her…
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
13:18 on 19 January, 2015
‘Free education was indeed introduced by the SNP. Personally I’m all for it,class war or not. And I congratulate them for that.’
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The college sector paid for it.
The college sector mostly catered for working class kids.
The policy benefited the middle class at the expense of the working class.
Just be honest about it.
Jim the Tim
13:33 on
19 January, 2015
Hail Hail,
First post and already after a favour lol!
Off the Dublin next weekend, where nowadays will show the Celtic/Sevco match?
I know it used to be Frazers (Murray’s) at the top of O’Connell St but not any more?
Any help appreciated.
HH
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Naomh Padraig CSC, think its Temple bar now. Check their fb page,
HH
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Thanks mate
HH
Is anyone getting their denayer, guidetti or vvd info from a source other than MSM?
think I’ll scroll on by if not
Ernie
I totally agree with you about the stupidity of presenting Sevco with a pennsnt when we meet them for the first time. This is Speirs in sleekit mode trying to introduce mischief into a game that will already have a highly charged atmosphere. If any trouble ensues over this gesture eg., McCulloch refusing to accept it from Scott Brown and the Sevcoites reacting badly then Sleekit Speirs would be the first to lay the blame at Celtic’s door for any trouble just as he sleekily laid the blame at Neil Lennon’s door after incident with the other Sleekit fella during the Shame Game when ‘the balance of probability’ told everyone that Neil’s smiling demeanour changed once Sleekit McCoist whispered in his ear. Speirs is a viper – not to be trusted. Can anyone tell me if Celtic presented a pennant to Gretna when we met them for the first time or Livingston?
geordie munro
13:37 on 19 January, 2015
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Did jason not say something along the lines of ajax could be a good move ?
Thought thats what someone mentioned.
Kdc,
I posted something very similar at the end of last week. HH
the battered bunnet
13:21 on 19 January, 2015
Dear Alfie Noakes,
After reading and reflecting upon your many posts in the short time since you joined the blog, I have come to the view that you are a virtual fart in the CQN spacesuit.
Kind regards,
TBB
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I second that emotion.
Proudbhoy,
Not that I noticed neebs. I could be wrong though.
The only thing I’ve read about him is he says he’ll make a decision on his future in the summer.
Paul67,
Really enjoyed your article, particularly this:
“Any business with operating expenses in the region of £33m a year, which is £2.75m a month or just over £600k a week, that had to borrow £500k in the first week of the month in order to pay an unexpected tax bill of the same magnitude, will by now be in urgent need of funds to pay rates, other tax liabilities, electricity and gas (no matter how little they used on Friday), while wages day is approaching. And remember, those gardens don’t ‘duty’ themselves.”
You’re a cad sir and no mistake!!
Árd Macha
Oh dear. Having thought the blog had, like the majority of Scots, consigned the the histrionics of the Scottish divorce vote to the dustbin it now seems that some are determined to continue the name calling and toy throwing. Is this going to last up until the General election.
Absolutely funniest thing I have read on here for many a day
“Aberdeen have been imperious in recent months”
No granting security over my FFin’ brick:
“ALL BRICK OWNERS, PLEASE CUT AND PASTE THE MESSAGE BELOW AND EMAIL THE CLUB ASAP!!!!!
As an official owner of part of the Ibrox stadium structure (buy a brick scheme), I Formally request Subject data access, in accordance with the data protection act. I would like copies of ALL documentation containing any of my details relating to the transaction of the brick or otherwise.
In addition, I will require written confirmation that any documentation containing my details WILL NOT be handed over to any potential buyer, or financial organisation utilising lending security against the property which carries my name on the structure. in this case, Ibrox stadium.
As owner of a stadium brick which displays my details in public view, I DO NOT give permission for my property to be sold as part of a stadium structure sale, or used for the award of financial security.
Kindest Regards
Your name.”
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“Good shout.
Remind them of their legal obligations, and state that you demand your rights to be upheld”
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” ‘Buying a Stadium Brick does not transfer ownership of that brick to the purchaser. At all times, Stadium Bricks remain the property of [Sevco]’ ”
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“If they fall back on that, argue the brick was bought as a permanent symbolic and physical attachment to the spiritual home of our club”
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“How do I stand as I was bought a brick as a 50th birthday present?”
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“I’ve emailed mine to the record and the sun as well.”
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“also informed them i will remove my brick myself if they sell it”
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“If you pay to have an advert or your name posted on a billboard, that does not mean you have any ownership rights over the billboard!”
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“Ludicrous statement. The scheme was called ‘buy a brick’ not ‘advertise your name on a brick’ none of the billboard companies promote their space as ‘buy a billboard’ ”
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“Can I have my brick back if it comes under MA’s stewardship ?”
Was there a decision on a national anthem for Scotland last week?
Joke of a suggestion for a confirmed non nation imo, but what was the outcome?
Oglach…the funniest thing I’ve read today is your belief that the majority of Scots have consigned this latest deception to the dustbin.
HH
SpanishJohn
13:32 on
19 January, 2015
The Battered Bunnet
I’m sure I read recently, possibly on Twitter, that someone had contacted Daryll Broadfoot (yes, him) in his current role as Head of Communications at the SFA regarding the ‘fit and proper persons test’ and he (Broadfoot) stated there was no such test.
Not another case of the SFA not knowing their own rules surely?
HH
he’s right. there is not a test otherwise he would not be working there.!!!!!!
Celtic often present pennants to clubs no matter how many times they have played them.
Pennantpedant csc
I trust that RD and the Team are focused on 3 points on Wed.vs M’Well and are not tempted to achieve one of those ” Sensational Point ” type results as achieved by Aberdeen.
The amount of deflection associated with 2 points dropped at Home against an average Dundee is incredible.
At least when we recovered vs Kilmarnock it was without a dodgy Penalty and an offside goal.
The reason why Tiger WILL win another major
As an alternative subject today I thought i would touch on my 2 other favourite sports Golf and Skiing and post the reason why Tiger will win another major – his girlfriend is the number 1 all time woman’s Skier and will have him mentally and physically strong and probably satisfied – what price Tiger to win the Masters??
Oh and if Golf and Skiing is not your thing i hope the photo is of interest
67ECW
http://www.windsorstar.com/sports/skiguide/lindsey+vonn+tiger+woods+rumored+dating+vonn+gets+sexy/7867428/story.html
LEST WE FORGET…
Hope the SFA take this into account as well….
Dave King’s dream of owning Rangers could be scuppered by the South African government.
A fresh investigation into King’s tax affairs has been ordered by his adopted country.
A government probe into the South African Revenue Services has uncovered a rogue unit within its ranks which illegally spied on targets.
Now every tax settlement case for the past 10 years is to be reinvestigated – with King’s reportedly at the top of the list. Last year King struck a deal with SARS, paying back £44m of the £149m the tax man insisted he owed. That could now be reversed.
Money laundering and tax evasion charges against King were dropped as part of the settlement.
But the report issued after the probe into SARS’ operations said: “There appears to be serious concerns about whether settlements concluded with taxpayers who were the subject of investigation were validly and properly concluded.
“SARS should conduct a forensic investigation into all the settlements concluded with taxpayers that had been under investigation since 2005.”
Monaghan1900
Brickin’ hell:)))
TOSB
Well said.
HH.
Geordie munroe
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Thats good then.
Sadly id be surprised if any of the 3 are wearing the hoops next season.
Im sure its upto man city where jason lines up nxt season so hopefully if he is staying out on loan its with us.