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I read some discourse heading in the direction of Joe Ledley last night, which I can’t quite figure.  Joe had initially seemed keen to sign the contract which had been in his hands for several months.  Celtic wanted to get the deal done but it became clear this week that it wasn’t going to happen, and that Joe would leave under freedom of contract in the summer, if not this week.

This is the player’s absolute right.  He committed fully to the cause until full time on Wednesday, and when Celtic decided to accept a bid reportedly close to £1m, rather than let him run down his contract – most probably from the stand, he agreed to join Crystal Palace, who were almost certainly not top of his desired destinations.  Although he clearly pushed Palace all the way on the contract.

Joe could have just as easily free-wheeled for four months while continuing to collect his wages and shopping around for a new club, which would have suited him far more than Celtic.

Best wishes to Joe, I’m sure he’ll keep Palace up this season.

A formal welcome to Celtic to Leigh Griffiths.  His interview on Celtic TV last night betrayed an irresistible focus.  ‘What will you bring to Celtic?’  ‘Goals’.  That’s what it’s all about Leigh, score goals, lots of them.  Then score some more.

I was pleased Stefan Johansen got some game-time on Wednesday after 45 minutes for the youths on Tuesday; really hope we see him tomorrow.  Did you notice his movement on Wednesday?  Every time he passed the ball he sprinted into space.  Hope he gets a start tomorrow but most of all, let’s break a record.
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  1. jimbo67 on

    Jeezo

     

     

    I nip out for some shopping and come back into discover that the blog has descended to a discussion of Tony D’s pants. I need a drink!

     

     

    Shock!Horror! Probe! CSC

     

     

     

    Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox

  2. ryecatcher on

    Thebhoyfromuncle…

     

     

    Genuine laugh out loud there.

     

     

    Thanks….you owe me a packet of screen wipes to remove spluttered coffee from the iPad screen.

  4. tonydonnelly67 on

    Sevco in February

     

    Leave a reply

     

    February is not going to be a good month for Sevco.

     

     

    As the January transfer window closed with no players sold out of Ibrox the dignified fans may have rejoiced, but they really should be weeping.

     

     

    The financial reality is that the cash to keep the lights on will run out before the end of this month.

     

     

    Before the end of this month.

     

     

    At £7,000 per week you would expect financial consultant Philip Nash to be good at what he does.

     

     

    He is and he has been appalled at what he has found when he looked under the hood at Sevco.

     

     

    If any of the intrepid chaps in the lamb-fuelled press pack would ask him, even on an off-the-record basis, I am sure he would tell them that an insolvency event at Ibrox is a racing certainty.

     

     

    Only the provision of external finance will prevent administrators from, once more, running a club that plays at the stadium John Brown played for.

     

     

    As regular readers here will know, I have consistently stated that the absence of a credit line from a bank is a fatal pathogen in the RIFC’s financial situation.

     

     

    Subsequently, the people steering HMS Sevco have had to attempt to find a safe haven in the City of London.

     

     

    Just when these discussions are ongoing, up pops Craigy Boy!

     

     

    He last tried this in October 2012 at the time of the IPO.

     

     

    He gave an interview to the BBC in which he declared that he and Charlie were closer than had previously been known.

     

     

    Just to be helpful I trailed it for the Beeb the day before broadcast and told Planet Fitba what was in the interview.

     

     

    I’m sure the chaps at Pacific Quay were grateful.

     

     

    It was transparent what Craig Whyte’s play was in October 2012 and it failed.

     

     

    The IPO was a success despite him.

     

     

    Well, it was successful for Charlie and his mates!

     

     

    Now, with that cash blown, the new club needs to find external cash and quickly and it is that vulnerability that presents the last owner of Rangers (1872-2012) with the main chance.

     

     

    If you will pardon the use of the industrial vernacular, Craig Whyte simply wants a “Fuck off fee”.

     

     

    He is a non-person with the SFA and can never be involved in any football club in Scotland again.

     

     

    I have read and re-read the Letter Before Claim presented to Sevco Scotland Limited by the Worthington Group on behalf of Craig Whyte, Aidan Earley and Sevco 5088.

     

     

    I then passed it to a football lawyer chap and then to another legal mate who specialises in the corporate world.

     

     

    They both doubted that the Motherwell Born Billionaire and his buddy have much of a chance if it ever gets to court.

     

     

    Moreover, Craigie and his mates haven’t even got that far.

     

     

    As with most things in life timing is everything and Craigy Boy has turned up again to create maximum hassle to the current regime at Ibrox.

     

     

    Sevco’s misfortune is Craig Whyte’s opportunity.

     

     

    The worst he could do to them would be to find the funds to lodge papers in court challenging the ownership of the assets.

     

     

    It could then take, quite easily, two months for the case to be heard.

     

     

    In that time it could not be stated with any legal certainty whether or not the Rangers Football Club (previously Sevco Scotland Limited), a wholly owned subsidiary of Rangers International Football Club (RIFC), actually owned the disputed assets.

     

     

    During that time, the possibility of raising finances against those assets by RIFC would be almost impossible.

     

     

    So what does Craigy Boy want?

     

     

    That’s easy; he wants money to go away.

     

     

    That is what he wanted in October 2012 and when his bluff was called he didn’t get a penny.

     

     

    Now he’s back to try this again.

     

     

    I actually think his hand is weaker now than it was in October 2012, but Craig Whyte is hassle that Graham Wallace could do without.

     

     

    I understand from well-placed sources that the current CEO at Ibrox really regrets taking the job and only two days ago had to be talked out of Doing Walking Away by a close friend at Laxleys.

     

     

    He isn’t daft though and he recently got his bonus worked into his basic salary.

     

     

    Moreover Philip Nash asked to be paid up front and Sevco agreed.

     

     

    Of course, the intrepid chaps of the Scottish press pack will no doubt, having read this, go and put their questions to the media people in the big house – just on the off chance that, for once, I’m bang on the money.

     

     

    So if I may now speak directly to the succulent lamb crew.

     

     

    For the avoidance of doubt lads, any way you cut it, Sevco are fucked.

     

     

    Deal with it.

     

     

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  5. Kojo on

    KevininLasVegas

     

     

    Hiya,pally?

     

     

    Nice tae greet ye.

     

     

    Whn Ah judge a Player, Ah try tae be Honest.

     

     

    Noo..Oan here.. Honesty, wull sumtimes get ye intae a Loata Back-fire.

     

     

    fur.. The Trewth.. Hoits…

     

     

    ALWIZ.

     

     

    Ah masel.. Hate tae Be told the Trewth, straight up..

     

     

    No facing the Trewth,is wan of Ma Biggest Failin’s..

     

     

    Anywey.. tae get back tae the Point..

     

     

    Sammi,is a Likeable guy.. He luvs the Club, The Fans..

     

     

    He is Such a Sweetie..

     

     

    N.. that is why..

     

     

    A loata guys oan here.. want him tae Succeed.. tae Be a Success..

     

     

    Howevahhhhhhh..

     

     

    Me.??

     

     

    Like Ah hiv said..

     

     

    Ah .. TRY at least.. TRY…. tae be as Honest as Ah kin Be… whenevah ..Ah am assessing the Pros n the Cons o’ a Celtic Player’s Contributiions tae the Club..

     

     

    N.. Sorry. Folk..

     

     

    But, Sammi n Ledley.. are jist Two Guys ,who hiv come oot oan the Debit Side of the Ledger.

     

     

    Yep..

     

     

    Ah wid feel a Loat bettah..If Sammi, hid Left,when He hid a Chance.

     

     

    N.. By the way..

     

     

    Ah believe that the Real reaon that Sammi,is Still Wi Us.

     

     

    is

     

     

    That..

     

     

    NAEBUDY WANTS TAE PAY A FEE ,up Front , fur him..

     

     

    Why should they?

     

     

    They kin wait ,until, the Summer. and

     

     

    Get him Fur Free…

     

     

    Right?

     

     

    Nice Chattin

     

     

    Kojo

     

    Still,Laughin

  8. ohits on

    Tallybhoy

     

     

    I thought he was one of the bhoys we loaned out , but there was so many it was hard to keep up with it all . Worth keeping an eye on though with Watt , Mcgeouch , Mcgregor etc.

     

     

    HH

  10. Kojo on

    King Lubo

     

     

    Hiya,palomine?

     

     

    Grea tae Greet ye..

     

     

    Ye jis made me Laugh.. Which Ah enjoyed.

     

     

    When Ah thought aboot the Rare Picture which Ye Painted of the Hairy Frog Infestation which ye ur enduring..

     

     

    Man.. You ARE unlucky!

     

     

    Funny Stuff,pal.. Funny Stuff.

     

     

    Kojo

     

    Still,Laughin’

  11. Tom on

    I’m at Brisbane airport 1:25am waiting to board a flight to Glasgow via Dubai. Took a phonecall Saturday lunchtime to tell me that my brother Gerry (52) was days from death. I knew he had terminal blood cancer but was originally told he had up to a year, and I was planning a visit in a couple of months.

     

     

    Today has been hectic as Mrs GCT and I arranged last minute flights. I am flying back home on my own as she has too many work commitments. My head is in a bit of a daze right now as this is the first chance I have had to sit and relax today. I land Glasgow Sunday evening. I may not make it in time to see my brother alive one more time. I pray to God I am not too late.

     

     

    Thanks for listening.

  12. Tallybhoy on

    ohits

     

     

    I’m not 100% sure if we did sell him or not, but 2/3 years ago he was the leading scorer in youth football and was being touted as the next big thing.

     

     

    For a variety of reasons things did not work out for the bhoy

     

     

    Wish him all the best.

     

     

    HH!!

  18. ryecatcher on

    Tom,

     

     

    Hoping and praying you get to see your brother.

     

     

    Good luck and God Bless.

     

     

    My thoughts are with you.

  22. Kojo on

    Tom

     

     

    Don’t worry.. You’ll Make it .

     

     

    God is Listening.

     

     

    Sorry, tae hear about your Brother’s Illness.

     

     

     

    Kojo

  25. justafan on

    kinglubo….

     

     

    So much agree with you re Adam Mathews.

     

     

    Its a real shame he’s had so many injuries this season. Maybe it’ll be a blessing… 9 months off for a young player could set him up for a sterling season next time.

     

     

    I can’t remember if he recently signed a new contract but if I was PL or NL I’d be offering Adam an extra year & extra money to compensate for the one lost this year!

     

     

    He has good speed and excellent stamina, a fine football brain and no little skill. Players don’t stay long these days but Adam would become a real Celtic great if he did.

     

     

    With Joe gone I hope he doesn’t have an instinct to follow.

     

     

    Some on here speculate about FF, Efe & VVD leaving in the summer. Of those I can only visualise FF leaving. VVD will want a shot at CL. No top team will be attracted to him unless he shows up well at that level. Efe may go sometime but can just as easily visualise him staying a longer.

     

     

    So…if we have, Adam, Mikel, VVD, Efe, Izzy, Darnel, it looks good to me especially if we can add a talented LB as cover/challenge for Izzy.

     

     

    Now if we can add creativity in midfield and a combination of our strikers actually works….it could end up rather great!!!!!

  32. Greenpinata on

    Tom,

     

     

    I totally sympathise and understand what you are going through.

     

     

    A few years ago I was rushing about airports trying to get home as my mother was in the same situation.

     

     

    Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.

     

     

    HH.

  33. Emerald Green on

    Tom , hope you make back quickly and safey to be there for your brother….. prayers for you and yours in the meantime …… God Bless .

  34. tonydonnelly67 on

    I love listening to SSB, De Yell, is as thick as sheet in the neck of a perfume bottle, it must be a pre request to be an x Hun thick as sheet, and a dob, and then there’s BFDJ with his joke from the Beano, it’s a must listen. And the wee union guy who grassed up Broony another x Hun. It’s a Hun feast and any one of them who have ever had an original thought in there head, well it must have been very lonely.

  35. Gene's a Bhoy's name on

    Tom

     

    went through the same thing last July with my brother who lived in Canada

     

     

    thoughts and prayers

  36. Kojo on

    By the way…

     

     

    Ah am told that we may hiv a ready replacement fur.. Virgil..

     

     

    When he goes… n .. Virgil ..WULL GO… Ye kin bet yer Sweet Booty,oan That.

     

     

    The Kid’s Name is..

     

     

     

    Owen( Ah am using the Anglized Version of his First Name) O’Connell.

     

     

    He is a Young Irish Center Back..Playin in the Under Nineteens.

     

     

    n..he reminds all the Coaches of Virgil.

     

     

    He is an Attack Minded Youngster,like Virgil..n .he has Style n Presence in Abondanza,tae.

     

     

    Remember the Name.

     

     

    Kojo

     

    Still,Laughin

  38. Cowiebhoy supporting the Celtic to 3 in a row on

    Tom,

     

     

    Thought and prayers to st Jude for both of you, and will light a candle Sunday morning for you both as well.

     

    Stay Positive mhate, you will see Gerry

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