BBC investigative journalist, Mark Daly, has shown remarkable fortitude in pursuing Craig Whyte, but it’s clear to any unbiased observer that our hero is totally innocent of the serious allegation levelled at him. Yesterday, Reporting Scotland suggested Whyte may have committed perjury in the witness box at Glasgow Sheriff Court in December last year in a case involving the supply of roofing materials.
Craig handled the second question on his disqualification as a company director, “You can’t remember why you were banned for seven years?” pitch perfectly.
He said, “Well, I’m not going to say in open court and get it wrong.”
This was a good answer, a very good answer. Saying something wrong in open court is not what our man wants to do.
It was the third question that those pesky BBC types have tried to make trouble over: “Was it anything to do with the treatment of creditors?”
To which Craig replied, “No.”
One insignificant, two-letter, word that people are trying to build into something more than it is. If only he’d kept to the simple, “I’m not going to say in open court and get it wrong” reply, none of this perjury nonsense would be raised.
Now we have the messy business of a sheriff, currently deliberating the roofing materials case based on the evidence presented, being interrupted by all this rubbish. Have you any idea how complicated it becomes for a sheriff to discharge his duties when perjury is publicly being alleged (incorrectly, I may add) before he has even reached his verdict? He’s left in a very difficult position and will not be pleased.
Last night Craig’s spokesman gave you the truth, saying the BBCs latest hatchet job was “a variation on what the BBC already alleged in a documentary riddled with inaccuracies and falsehoods”.
The BBC also published extracts of a written judgement of a trial at the Royal Courts of Justice Companies Court from 2000 which saw Craig’s seven year ban imposed after he put a company into liquidation.
Inaccuracies and falsehoods – and the guy, fair-minded that he is, didn’t even grab the opportunity to have another day in court, this time against the broadcaster. I’d love to see you take them on, Craig. Keep up the good work.
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Finally, Celtic fan, Billy Connolly, has been in the news recently so I thought we would give a spin to one of his early works. Apologies for the mild use of colourful language. Firm apologies to Strathclyde Police, who are the subject of some fun here but who I hold in the highest esteem (I’m serious at this part), and just for the record, the following song is a gentle poke at the authorities honesty in court and in no way related to persons mentioned anywhere on Celtic Quick News.
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All this Ragers stuff on here is very funny but in reality its like watching a wounded animal , surely there must be a good Tim vet out there willing to do the right thing.
Please form an orderly queue.
DBBIA
Where does embrocation come in the grand scheme of things?
Good article Paul67 and like you I hold Strathclyde’s finest in the highest regard.
So do the crew at Soccer AM as you can see on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsgKS2CJueU
On a Star Wars theme…
The Taxmans a Menace
Attack of the Taxman
Revenge of the BBC
A Newco Hope
The British Empire Strikes Back
Tax Return of the Hun
Dontbrattbakkinanger says:
7 February, 2012 at 16:38
Airfix glue has its’ place, but engineers the world over refer to this complex flowchart on a daily basis whilst resolving such issues:
http://addins.kwwl.com/blogs/intheknow/2011/11/an-engineers-flowchart
Craig Whyte and Billy Connolly both in the same blog?
Great to see Scotland’s top two Greatest comedians of all time get mentioned here.
Neil on tomorrow’s game, particularly like the last paragraph….
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: “It’s the most important game of the season because it’s the next one.
“We have a chance to extend our lead at the top of the table and try and put pressure on everybody else.
“The team is playing very well at the moment and they take a lot of pride from the way they’re playing.
“They’ve found a level of consistency within the team and a real belief about themselves. There’s still a long way to go.
“We’re not looking too far ahead and I know the tabloids are trying to stir a bit of trouble up for the players, but I think the players are handling themselves well.”
Mac
Big nan
the funniest thing about that clip is not his typing but the fact that he isn´t even logged on to the PC
Hail Hail
Hooped Dreams – embrocation is more for the wounded soul, the broken heart, the shattered dreams- the realisation that the waitress with the red hair and the green eyes has got more than your name tattooed on her cha-chas.
And if that fails, then all that’s left is the ole Toilet Duck.
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo says:
7 February, 2012 at 16:52
That may be the funniest but the scariest is the fact that he is the Assistant Chief Constable of Strathclyde. The second-most influential police officer in Scotland one might say.
Estadio Nacional says:
7 February, 2012 at 16:51
Craig Whyte and Billy Connolly both in the same blog?
Great to see Scotland’s top two Greatest comedians of all time get mentioned here.
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Agreed but Campbell Corrigan just pips them for comedy genius.
them kind of waitresses always have faraway eyes… so it’s virtually impossible to say if they have green eyes or cold dead ones.
Their eyes may be dead cold if they’re in the permafrost smitten Foreign.
And possibly not just their eyes, if some bloke in a battered bunnet has pinched their 40 deniers.
Sometimes, in a quiet moment, I think back to the most unpopular man in German football.
He was the Borussia Munchengladbach supporter who shouted ;
” Gives us a “B” “.
“And possibly not just their eyes, if some bloke in a battered bunnet has pinched their 40 deniers.”
It’s happening all over Foreign it seems. A tight squeeze.
Kojo, just fir you,,
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says the Clydesdale Bank player of the month for January, Scott Brown, has more to offer than he did during his time as captain.
Brown, who has scored in each of his last three matches, returned to form after a spell out injured and Lennon believes has matured in the role.
“He’s got more attributes than I had in terms of his running power and his eye for a goal,” said Lennon.
“I’m very pleased with the way he has progressed.”
Brown, 26, has found a vein of form that has helped Celtic remain in contention for a domestic clean sweep, winning their last 14 league matches.
The Glasgow club currently lead the Scottish Premier League, are in the League Cup final and progressed to the last eight of the Scottish Cup at the weekend – and Lennon believes a lot of the club’s success is down to Brown’s leadership.
“I’m delighted for him, I think he deserves it,” said Lennon of the monthly award.
Continue reading the main story
“He’s grown into the role and galvanaised the team since he’s come back into the squad fit and healthy”
Neil Lennon on Scott Brown
“I think he’s playing with great authority no the pitch – he’s an excellent captain – he has the respect of the players in the dressing room which is important to be a captain at a big club.
“He’s matured. Getting over the injury with the ankle, I thought we would get him back to his best – and now we’re seeing that.
“People talk about him being a good athlete – he reads the game very well. His football appreciation is good and he’s a better footballer than a lot of people give him credit for.
“He’s grown into the role and galvanaised the team since he’s come back into the squad fit and healthy.”
Brown was pleased to receive the award, but insisted it was largely down to a wider effort on the part of his team-mates.
“It’s great to get, but it’s a team performance as well,” explained Brown.
“There’s always room for improvement. I’ve never scored three in three before, so there’s a first for everything.”
brendan-behan says:
7 February, 2012 at 17:15
“He’s got more attributes than I had in terms of his running power and his eye for a goal,” said Lennon.
“in terms of his eye for a goal……understatement there from our manager. Scott has scored as many in the last 3 games as Neil scored in his whole Celtic career.
Well done Broonie..
“Vanguard Bears” are meeting with CW today; the unspeakable in pursuit of the unethical.
‘Where’s wer cash, Mister Whyte?’
‘That would be an ecumenical matter.’
‘A whit?’
‘Thanks for coming, lads. Spread the good news.’
‘Cheers, Mister Whyte. Thanks a million.’
‘Oh, I think it might take more than that.’
‘But what aboot aw the money we’ve spent?’
‘That would be an ecumenical matter.’
The docility of the oppressed is a common theme throught history. Subjects don’t know how to object.
Amadeus will let the esteemed Starry Plough know should there be some breaking news over the next few days.
CQN – tomorrow’s news today!
Strange thread on fascist fascist with huns talking about being in with the Celtic fans tomorrow night looks like a set up,be careful lhads.
Roberto “dirty”Duran v Ken Buchanan on espn classic now.
brendan behan @ 17-15
Kojo has been rather quiet regarding Broonie these last 3 weeks, wonder why?
P67…..You seem to be very friendly with Craig Whyte these days (some would say overly so, but not me).
As a gesture of goodwill (arms across the divide) perhaps you could forward him this email I’ve just received?. It’s gold plated money spinner, and probably just what Mr Whyte needs!
(I would use it myself but I’m currently helping a lovely Nigerian man and I don’t want to skim off all the cream myself)
Dear Mr Falcon,
I got your contact through a web directory. I hope in the name of ALLAH that I have the right person who will assist me. I want to transfer my family’s money into your country for investment purposes and to secure the future of my 2 children because we are uncertain of the future of this country; as such I would like to make contact with you residing in that country for assistance Note,the cash is in our bank and some is safely kept in the family farm. If you are willing to assist me. You will help me receive the funds through international transfer from our bank, Libyan Foreign Bank. Kindly help with this because I cannot travel out of libya at the moment because of certain conditions and great diifcuilties added to the fact that am disabled on a wheel chair due to a bombing that occured in Benghazi I will explain more to you when I am certain that I can trust you.
The fall of Muammar Gaddafi came with a lot of destruction / Hell to our great country Libya and everything is practically difficult now and opportuinities are closing up, the new government is trying to frustrate our life.
Please if you accept this offer of assistance you are required to give me your Name, age, occupation, address also enclosing your telephone fax numbers.
What I now need from you are as follows:
1. You will help me receive and secure the funds through an account (as foreign investment) on my family’s behalf and open a Bank account for my children in your country with the credentials i will give you.
2. You will be entitled to 30% of the total sum involved for your assistance.
3. As soon as you confirm to me by e-mail your readiness to assist with this, I will send the total amount to the account number which you will provide me.
4. Please note that this project is 100% risk free but you must keep it very secret and confidential with strong assurance that you will not let me down at all.
Regards,
Mohamad Hassan al-Rida
cadizzy says:
7 February, 2012 at 17:19
“in terms of his eye for a goal……understatement there from our manager. Scott has scored as many in the last 3 games as Neil scored in his whole Celtic career.
I was present at two of Lenny’s strikes that i can remember,,,,,,,, Hibs at Home, Man Utd Away, ( giggs testimonial ) which was a peach,, remind me of the other,, please,,,,,,
All CQNers,
Whilst were in full gloating mode I was scanning the interweb for ideas on how to enjoy the moment to the max.
Celtic fans in general have been at their creative best over recent weeks (I have a feeling that next month’s game at Ibrox is likely to give us another “beach ball” type moment).
Well, here’s my contribution; for £0.99 plus shipping you can go to the Manchester Programme Shop (on ebay) and buy a 2012 official Rangers diary and send it to a bear that you know.
Where’s the fun in that? At your request, the helpful folks at the MPS will remove the months of May through December!
Enjoy.
Hail Hail.
NL scored in that whopping victory (7 or 9 to nil?) when Maloney scored a scissors kick, didn’t he?
KFC or St. Johnstone maybe? Away game…it was a trundler:)
Lenny scored away to Dunfermline…
Dunfe4rmline away?
Dunfermline! DOH!
40 deniere can be a wee bit sweaty to be honest. Not good for the ol’ Dobie’s Itch.
Best stick to the 15s, unless you haven’t waxed recently. Or you’re in Lincolnshire in February.
brendan as the last 2 posters have said, he scored against Dunfermline. 8-1 game. McGregor (on loan) may well have been in goal for them (see earlier post from steinreignedsupreme)
blantyretim
Ta,,, t’was against the fifers,,,,
missed that one,,,,
brendan-behan says:
7 February, 2012 at 17:25
Dunfermline away ?
Celtic offical twitter account has just twitted this:
Manager on today’s newspaper story: ‘People are looking at the headlines, which were very naughty in regards to what Adam actually did say.’
Manager: ‘Adam didn’t say anything wrong or controversial, and he didn’t say anything that the headlines portrayed him as saying.’ (PC)
Manager: ‘Some of the tabloids are trying to stir some trouble up for the players, but the players are handling themselves very well.’ (PC)
Anyone any idea what this is about?
cadizzy says:
7 February, 2012 at 17:33
the day majic bagged 4????
brendan
I don’t think the tetimonial counts. In fact, I think that after he scored that goal against dunfermline, he mentioned that the last time he scored was against them as well. I may be wrong on that so don’t go to the bookies with it.
yes 4 for MZ.
Adam, suggested we could that we could finish the season undefeated,,,,,,