Rumours circulated last week that is was Sepp Blatter who leaked the million or so emails to The Sunday Times, allowing them to uncover previously hidden payments between Fifa delegates at the time of the Qatar 2022 vote. That looks fanciful in the face of Blatters tub-thumping, that criticism of the voting process is motivated by racism.
The motivation behind The Sunday Times is irrelevant, Fifa is either corrupt or not. Blatter is indulging in the ancient art of Ad hominem, rejecting a claim not on its own merits, but on an irrelevant facet of the person making the claim. Sony, Adidas and others have led the way is asking for proper oversight of Fifa to protect their brands being damaged by association. This is all very well but by postponing any disclosure until after the forthcoming World Cup, Fifa have years to allow sponsor angst to dissipate. Expect nothing to change.
What a fascinating wee story that the SFA are considering leaving Hampden to Queens Park to maintain and ‘fill’ with a few hundred spectators each game. If this is a bargaining position to force Queens into cutting a generous deal, fair enough.
In the event the SFA decide to move away from Hampden, it’s worth keeping an eye on the stadium. Those who appear intent on driving Newco Rangers into liquidation could do with a spare stadium in Glasgow, just in case the current owners of Ibrox do not succumb to manipulation.
On the subject of that lot, Dundee United’s Stephen Thompson’s playing a blinder. Not only is he cherry-picking their youth talent but he’s also raised the inconvenient fact – Newco Rangers is a two year old football club. Follow the money on this one.
Well done to BBC Alba and Alex O’Henley for the outstanding Jock Stein documentary last night. It’s difficult to add much to the Stein story after all these years but they managed to do so. The level of detail contained therein was remarkable, and it was nothing short of astonishing that we heard first-hand testimony on Jock playing for Blantyre Vics.
If you’re short of a Father’s Day gift, Tommy Gemmell, Bertie Auld and John Hughes will be signing copies of their books at the Celtic Store in Argyle St from 1pm until 4pm on Saturday. Three Lions, one venue, bring your camera.
It’s also an enormous privilege to announce that after we hosted a live chat session with Willie Wallace last year and Tommy Gemmell last month, Bertie Auld will be live on CQN from 1pm this Friday. Bertie is the strong silent type, so you’ll need to prepare a few questions to bring him out of his shell.
Visit the CQN Bookstore to get Tommy Gemmell to sign your personal copy of his tome, All the Best, freshly signed by the man himself this morning.
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Has there been any further news about signing Craig Gordon or is the medical still ongoing since it was first mentioned?!
ACGR
Nope, but I’ll throw one over for you. Get those goalie gloves oot :-)
MWD you ought to know about pish, you spout it constantly on here
GiespeaceCSC
Macjay, that’s the first I’ve seen of the new away stip.
Love it. I’ve seen a few comments saying it’s “minging”. The only thing that’s minging about it is the price £55 for short sleeves WTF!!!!
I’ll stick to my onesie Mr Celtic FC
HT
Archie was sitting in front of us and I only found out who he was because I constantly had to move from side to side as a result of his flapping barnet.
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You wouldn’t be getting a ‘restricted view’ reduction if you sat behind him now mind!
I too like AM. A good gent and scholar of the game. And with Arthur Montford, the background commentary of my childhood.
Check out Archie talking about us singing YNWA before the Barca match just after the Madrid train bombing. On YouTube bHe gets us.
HH jamesgang
Moonbeams WD. Wee Oscar’s our Bhoy and Kano’s our mhan.
09:51 on 11 June, 2014
Don’t hold back mate, just say what you really think :-)
timaloy29
09:59 on
11 June, 2014
I’m not sure that I’d agree with you there, you’re making it sound as though there are a plethora of posters who will use any opportunity to batter the board.
My experience of CQN is that there are only a handful of such posters.
I do, however, think that there are some, myself included, who are a bit more sceptical or critical or cynical (call it as you will).
I’ve also seen some posters who rarely, if ever, criticise the board and their actions but who are very opposed to the concept of a PLC in charge of Celtic.
I suppose what I’m saying is that it takes all sorts.
I like liquorice personally :-)
Oh! We are touchy this morning. Seems the old truth does hurt. ouchhh!
MWD says AYE
Archie is very knowledgeable and can play too any crowd, he was at one of our q & a nights and answered the questions the way we would have wanted him to, same as his appearances on tv during death of Scotlands shame, he plays to his audience ,
nothing wrong with that in his line of business.
DBBIA/Gok Wan CSC
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
10:09 on 11 June, 2014
Has there been any further news about signing Craig Gordon or is the medical still ongoing since it was first mentioned?!
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No news as far as I can see.
I’m still waiting on my apology from SFTB – he rounded on me when I suggested CG as a possible signing some weeks ago!
:-)))
” This is turning into a bit of a rout ”
Crestfallen MacPherson
6-2
Looks like ole J.K. Rowling will be on the Yes campaigners banned list :
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/jun/11/jk-rowling-donates-scotland-anti-independence-campaign
Twists and Turns 05:59
On Jangle jacksons slabbering in the rag this morning on the carcass trying to raise money.
I was reminded of this on TSFM the other day:)))))))
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“What about solving the problem this way
The Spivs offer to defer payment of the onerous contracts for a fixed period of time to ease cash flow at TRFC
In exchange the Spivs get freebie shares
To enable this to happen
And
Under threat of immediate liquidation
RIFC blackmail the 35% smaller shareholders into passing a 75% resolution disapplying pre emptive rights Ostensibly this is to create the freebie shares to give to the Spivs
But
Once the resolution is passed the RIFC board create lots of extra freebie shares for themselves and their friends thus diluting the 35% or so of smaller shareholders by a lot more than they thought would be the case
The stage is then set for another funding round in which the Spivs exchange their holdings on a one for one basis with only the gullible actually parting with any cash
All perfectly legal”
Ps I hope you & Yours are well sir.
MWD
GOOOOOOOOOOOOD Morning sir :)))))
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
10:20 on
11 June, 2014
Selling yourself and books requires the skills you have outlined in your post BT know your audience, give them what they want
I was disappointed to say the least regarding his performances on STV on the death of ole Ragers, but wasn’t surprised, at his time of life to continue the whataboutery game was a very poor show, never been a big fan! can’t see the big attraction
Greyfriars Bobby spent 14 years by the grave of his owner.
Sevco fans will only have spent 2 years guarding the Big Hoose, by the the time the new share issue flops.
Dontbrattbakkinanger
10:09 on 11 June, 2014
Curry stained rag?
Already been done darling
DBBIA/Gok Wan CSC
Wow, I’d forgotten about that one. I was going to say i’m not sure about the new away kit but after seeing that, its just fine.
Celtic two Gok Wan
Canny believe we are going for a tartan paint tap!!!
The numpties amongst yeez will faw for the ole PLC tartan walloper design.
MWD says AYE
Before I pass judgement on the ole away kit, I’ll wait and see how we’ve plaid.
Going back to proudbhoys post around 2am , referring to fans being left out of pocket/ missing matches which have been moved to accomodate TV .
When the fixture list is published the TV companies should be asked to select their games at this stage thus giving supporters full knowledge of when games will be played , no last minute decisions after fans have purchased tickets or made travel arrangements .
This might still cause an issue at the start of the season ( first couple of games ) and after the stupid split but the rest of the season should be ok .
This of course should work for league games , Cup games might be more of an issue .
bournesouprecipe
It’s thought Bobby was an Irish wolfehound and not a Skye terrier type dug.
It is also thought that the original dug died and a replacement was put in the kirk yard to continue to attract tourists to both the church and the cafe/bar depicted in the film.
Good comparison with Sevco though.
LB
Gok Wan recognises he faces his most serious challenge yet in trying to make ole Super Sallary look good naked.
Bsr
I’ve not checked it out yet.
livibhoy
I must be relying on the Holyrood movie version :-)
Ole Hoopy the Huddlehound? – now there’s an outstanding dug, he could dance the paws off any other dug.
Does anyone know what’s happening on the UTT appeal ?
Is it still going on, is it adjourned.
IMO a lot rests on this not just for HMRC but for us.
The LNS findings on sporting advantage will need to be reversed if HMRC win, surely?
FGF
That’s far too sensible a proposal. I’ve never understood why that can’t just plan their TV schedule when the fixtures are announced.
I thought our present away kit was a very boring effort indeed. I still do.
hamiltontim is praying for oscar
Simple ideas come from simple people :-))
Video footage of Thursday 5’s at Scotland St, i am the one who is similar to xavi…………………
http://lockerdome.com/bbcsporf/6170047911573313/6694974922313492
bournesouprecipe
10:44 on 11 June, 2014
livibhoy
I must be relying on the Holyrood movie version :-)
Ole Hoopy the Huddlehound? – now there’s an outstanding dug, he could dance the paws off any other dug.
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Not forgetting uber-tim Snoop Dogg !
Would you mistake an ole Irish wolfhound [tallest dog in the world] for a wee Skye terrier?
DBBIA/CruftsCSC
HT
I think it’s a masterstroke and another GIRUY.
Gok Wan’s kitchen was broken into recently.
Yes, Gok Wan’s wok’s gone.
oldjokeCSC
Bsr & HT,
I’ve heard of people being kilt for those kind of jokes.
NatKnow
Snoop Dog is a wannabe dug
Burghbhoy
10:44 on 11 June, 2014
‘Does anyone know what’s happening on the UTT appeal ?’
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It’s finished and judgement is awaited.
The parties will get advance notice of the decision so we’ll probably get some hints in the media at that stage.
Whatever the outcome it will probably be appealed.
geordie munro
Very good :-))
GM
Awe_Naw no the ole freudian gym slip debate.