It doesn’t really matter to me how other people write their own history. If Queens Park claim to be the same Club as the Queen of Clubs, they are welcome to, as long as they respectfully allow me to express scepticism. Fortunately, Queens Park’s business model is not dependent on making such an outlandish claim.
A whole lot of nonsense has been written on the subject of a recently liquidated football club, “it was the holding company that was liquidated”, when it wasn’t actually a holding company, and then we have claims about advice from a “panel of the London Stock Exchange”, which was quickly withdrawn.
We are asked to believe that a football club cannot go out of business. It’s an interesting thought, not one I subscribe to, but interesting nonetheless. If you are happy with this belief, fair play to you, it doesn’t matter what anyone else believes.
I’ve met Jim Spence. He’s a guy who emerged from the Dundee Untied fanzine world and established a reputable career in the game. His affinity for United has never been hidden, nor should it be. United, as all clubs, have gone through periods of turmoil but Jim has called things as he has seen them, with his own club, and with others.
This week Jim made a comment about a football club which went into liquidation. It was more tempered than comments made by a former manager and director of the liquidated club, by the chief executive of its successor club, by all the contemporary newspaper coverage, and by the successor club’s current head of PR. Despite this, Jim has been on the receiving end of a sustained campaign by the thought police.
Jim may privately think what those at the successor club once said, but if he also wants to express those thoughts, the consequences can be acute.
He’s not alone. I know others in the media who have told me straight that they are not prepared to touch the Newco/Sameco subject, the resultant hassle is not what they got into journalism for.
Charlotte Fakes has given us a glimpse into how powerful people can manipulate and control Scotland. It has given reason to pause ahead of next year’s big decisions. The BBC and only the BBC are strong enough to stand up against bullying, you can forget the commercial media for one simple reason, this subject is the equivalent of commercial self-harm.
It wouldn’t seem like the weekend without Rangers International writing about going legal on someone or other, although I suspect they’ll be content having played to the gallery with this one and not trouble the BBC, but questions remain for the BBC, no matter what happens next.
I consume enormous volumes of BBC output every month, it is my first port of call for news, and often my last. It is one of the best aspects of British life, but if it can be intimidated like the commercial media, there is no point in it existing in the first place.
Fortify your journalists or shut the doors.
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Paul67,
I can’t help but note my disappointment and surprise that you only use the BBC as your main source of information on world events. If anything the recent events with Syria has only served to confirm again that it is the world’s most sophisticated and valuable propaganda tool. Sporting and celebrity areas aside it spouts and shows only what the political agenda of the government wants you to see.
Mainstream media, BBC directly, has been corrupted and used to influence those who fail to seek alternative views and facts. I would ask you to spend 10 minutes watching RT’s coverage of Syria or any other similar world event e.g. Finance reports (Max Keiser highly recommended) for what we do not get told or shown.
The Sevco affair is chicken feed in comparison so please think twice before advocating and praising an institution that might influence others to belive the same. I have linked one of many articles that highlight the BBC and it’s lobbying interests.
http://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2013/05/time-to-abolish-the-bbc/
Apologies for the serious comment…back to football :)
Larrybhoy – my condolences to you and yours. Very sad to hear of Miki67’s passing.
miki67
rip.
Larrybhoy. Sorry to hear of your news. Keep strong. HH
tinytim
14:18 on 7 September, 2013.
Spot on mate.
As they climb from the gutter, thems will be back with a hatred for us, like never before.
The appointment of pl has been taking as a personal attack on them.
The hatred they have for him on their sites and from huns in work is beyond belief.HH
Just on and very sad to read of Miki67’s passing earlier this week. A very brave man has now gone home to God.
Will pray for him (and play for him) at tonight’s vigil mass.
RIP MIchael
Sad to hear of the passing of Miki67 always liked his posts. RIP.
Micki67. May you rest in peace may perpetual light shine upon you.
larrybhoy
15:17 on 7 September, 2013
I have some sad news to relate today.
My brother, Miki67, passed away earlier this week (on Tuesday); it was a comfort that this happened peacefully, at home (he had struggled for a long time against cancer, and been in and out of hospital over the past few months). He leaves behind his wonderful wife Viv, and a community of friends who have been a great support during this difficult time.
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Rest in Peace.
Condolences and prayers for his family.
Morrissey the 23rd
15:08 on 7 September, 2013
TinyTim @ 14:18
I got quite emotional reading your post.
One of my best friends keeps saying that the only thing that can stop Celtic’s total domination of Scottish football for decades is Celtic fans.
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We need to unite like never before ,the only thing that will stop the sevco shennanigans is fans of every club telling those that run our clubs our game and our country ENOUGH!!!!!
Larry: Your brother will be sorely missed. As many have pointed out his was straightt talk and always with a touch of humanity. I enjoyed his posts and his bravery in posting those that dealt with his illness. My sincere condolences to your family.
R.I.P. MIchael.
Kevin Fagan
Rest in peace Miki67.
Miki67 was a great poster on here.
Always keen to get involved in the best banter/debates. Always delighting in all things Celtic.
He was honest and open, let us all know his terminal condition and expressed his own emotions at such cataclysmic news with no small measure of grace.
A damn good Bhoy.
A damn shame to lose him.
RIP. God bless.
Sincerely saddened to hear the news about Miki67. I am sure he is in a far better place now. Thoughts and prayers with his family.
EC67
Just in and heard the sad news of miki67 -his strength and cheerfulness was an example to us all
May you rest in peace miki – you will be remembered in my prayers
Miki67 , RIP
Your posts were always humorous but towards the end displayed a bravery and a desire to do the best for your family and friends. You are someone I’d like to have met . HH
Larrybhoy ,
Sincere condolences on your loss . I know it’s a cliche but the memories of the good times will help and support you. Know you have friends here .
Sanna
Hail Hail Miki67
You will never walk alone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9nXYUjdO2Y
God rest Miki67, a very fine teller of tales.
May he rest in peace.
Larrybhoy
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Larrybhoy
Having recently lost a brother to cancer i can appreciate what you are going through -think of the great times you had together and keep your family close.
R.I.P Miki67
Larrybhoy-heartfelt condolences to you-to Viv and all your family who held Miki67 dear.
Like someone said earlier I too remember reading Miki’s 1st post when he hinted at his bad news and wanting to contact his brother- I think?
From that 1st post and all his subsequent posts which I looked out for I was struck like so many on here by the man’s courage -dignity and honesty.I cannot recall a single mention of bitterness or self pity-indeed the very opposite.A true inspiration to all of us and a great example of the human spirit.
CQN and the wider Celtic family have lost some truly great men and women this year-in Miki67 we have lost another.
May you take comfort in the days ahead in the memory of your here much respected brother-husband.
Miki67-Rest in eternal peace.
YNWA.
R.I.P. Miki67, Another good man down. Prayers and thoughts to his family.
Hail Hail R.I.P.
KLV
I hope it’s a reflection of the man – because CQN becomes truly beautiful in times of loss.
RIP Miki67
U
larrybhoy
my deapest sympathy and condolences to your family and micheals,a true Celtic Mhan brave and couragous like a lion to the end.it was amazing seeing his posts recently and the response from cqnrs who knew him well while he was very ill..a very sad time indeed
Miki67 YOU’L NEVER WALK ALONE
Just logged on buzzing re All Ireland tomorrow and was quickly brought down to earth with the news that Miki67 had died. To Larrybhoy and the rest of Michael’s family my sincere condolences. I’m going to 6.15 Mass in a little while and will pray for the happy repose of his soul. Sad sad day for CQN.
Miki67
Rest In Peace
Thank you all for the wonderful posts for my brother, Miki67; so very comforting. Going over them this afternoon has made me feel very proud. I’ll be sure to pass on the messages of condolence to family and friends.
Thanks again, all the best to you
Larry
God bless you larry bhoy..i’m in tears reading the last few pages..hail hail to you my friend
R.I.P Miki67
Larrybhoy, Strength and Prayers to you mate. Be strong and Take care.
KLV
miki67
Strap in and enjoy the ride.
You’re just at the start of the most wonderful journey…….
YNWA
Reading through the comments and tributes to Miki67 make me very proud to be part of this wonerful CQN family
Dearie me, how feckin much lower can they sink ?
http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/club-news/item/4966-serving-the-nation-with-pride)
An insight to the way the deid ran Scottish football…no more.
RIP Miki67 and condolences to his family and friends.
Sipsini
As much as they try. . They will never ketchup with celtic ;)
larrybhoy
17:56 on 7 September, 2013
Thank you all for the wonderful posts for my brother, Miki67; so very comforting. Going over them this afternoon has made me feel very proud. I’ll be sure to pass on the messages of condolence to family and friends.
Thanks again, all the best to you
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Once again CQN is at it’s finest as it forms a huddle to give you strength and support on the passing of Miki67.
RIP
Miki67 was a shining light on this blog and his passing will make us all poorer. Sincere condolences to Larrybhoy and all Miki’s family. May he rest in peace.