At around 13:16 tomorrow afternoon Fraser Forster will hopefully break the 40-year record of Aberdeen’s Bobby Clark for not conceding a goal in Scottish league football. Clark’s record is next up for the Celtic keeper but the British and European records are not too far away.
Apart from Celtic Park itself there would be no better place to break this record than at Tynecastle, but the most important part of the day is to secure a win. Concede early but win the game and we have done our job. Break the record and leave pointless and we will have nothing to celebrate.
Clarity has never been a prominent feature when it comes to the analysis of football finances. 2012 threw up a slew of ‘experts’, practically all of whom swallowed lines from PR people instead of explaining HMRC’s published rules on voting for or against Company Voluntary Arrangements.
Journalists were briefed on HMRC’s intentions, which filtered to the ‘experts’, soon this PR version of events was accepted an a reality. The same was going on inside football. One journalist called me back then to dispute my challenge to his assertion that Celtic would have vote to allow Newco Rangers into the SPL, and that the SPL itself was absolutely certain to vote them “back” (sic.). Celtic were never going to that way and by then the SPL tide had turned.
It was not in Celtic’s interests to have Newco parachuted into top flight football, which has become clear in the subsequent years, although many in Scotland, including a sizeable chunk of the Celtic support, thought otherwise, and that the club would vote in favour.
It was, therefore, refreshing to watch BBC Reporting Scotland last night without the 2012 flops. A new expert was found to ask the pertinent question, a £1.5m loan is fine for a short-term fix but what about the enormous long-term problems?
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Off oot. Adios!!
Gordon J
You’re quite righ to tackle typical SNP bombast with facts…they don’t like them
vogue punter, 16:32
Henry Rollins, no less
PFayr,
They use the same approach as a certain former football club – repeat baseless assertions over and over again and refuse to acknowledge any rational arguments.
http://www.givemesport.com/433871-is-scottish-football-dead?autoplay=on#comments
Read this sh&te and see if it makes your blood boil within 10 seconds. Comments can be left at the bottom of this shockingly inaccurate article.
O.G.Rafferty
16:59 on
21 February, 2014
vogue punter, 16:32
Henry Rollins, no less
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Never heard of him,mate.
Bhoys and Ghirls,
Another “can of worms” opened on a talk-sport interview.
Genuinely don’t know what to make of the Carlton Palmar interview especially as I think Racism on the pitch is illegal.
Strange statement ” grow up and accept it”. One thing I do know it is not compatible with us at Celtic now or ever.
HH.
Gordon J
Has Ernie hacked your account?? The lack of grace in your 16.36 post is very un-Gordon J like.
Just been confirmed Kilmarnock game is on bt sport on Friday 14th march 7.45 kick off
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=5475
Quality throughout all age groups at Celtic, it would seem.
Just filled out my survey for Mr Wallace – took a very pro-board stance.
Still laughing at the response we had on the CQN Magazine Facebook page last night:
Q. “how do you communicate with the club”…
A. “clairvoyant”…
CQteN night will be interesting with the Kilmarnock v Celtic game now confirmed as 7:45 pm ko on Friday 14th March
Greenpinta
Collymore challenged it right after. Says he would be surprised if same attitude amongst coloured players would apply now.
Apart from which,as Collymore said, it is against the law.
Hope they have enough TV screens for the live coverage at CQteN. We have a 7pm start so 45 minutes to get the beer in, have have a few friendly wagers on the Champions?
Embramike
Its high time the support boycotts away games rearranged to suit TV and other clubs.
What better place than at CQN ten?
3 weeks notice this is getting beyond a joke. This could be the straw that breaks a few camel,s backs. What if this is the game we officially win the title-pure raging Hail Hail Hebcelt
Jaysus, Over here our people had to fight for 800 years, multitudes slaughtered, tortured, jailed, starved but the fight went on. All ye feckers have to do is vote for Gods sake believe in yere selves. As someone said earlier once ye get Independence the SNP will be redundant. Scottish Sinn Féin Abú, (Ourselves Alone).
embramike…………Good to hear there’s another Friday night game on the way. I know there was a few problems at the last match but there was a terrific atmosphere at the match and a lot better than these early Saturday games.
Oh well dilemma time!!!
Auldheid – good call – should shift any remaining CQteN tickets ??
Seriously thinking about a hotel stop over now rather than the ‘wild west’ late night bus back to Embra. After Wee Oscars night, the polis had to eject 3 ‘travellers’ from the 1:30 am bus, one face down at a rate of knots onto Buchanan Bus Station tarmac !!
Gordon-J,
Fair point. Too many countries have been ctreaed by drawing lines on maps, by colonial powers.
syd negakev
15:47 on 21 February, 2014
The referendum.
If we vote no…..I’ll know what currency we’ll have, I’ll know how much my savings are worth. I’ll know roughly what my pension will be and when I’ll get it. I’ll know which passport I’ll hold. I’ll know if we are in Europe.
If we vote yes…I’ll know none of these things.
Easy decision for me.
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An equally valid point of view is that the future is full of uncertainty and of the the list that you proffer, I would suggest that your passport has the greatest certainty.
Currency = GBP
Savings = dependent on international money markets ( simple guess on value)
Pension = see above
Passport = United Kingdom
Europe = depends on right wing dimwits from down south not voting to leave
Hope the above helps.
HH
Big screens and TVs already sorted for CQTEN to show the match. Plenty of other entertainment to cram in – might see if we can get an earlier start too, maybe 6.30pm
We heard a rumour about this earlier this week – on balance it could make for an even better night. We better win!
Been studying the footie again.
Best head to heads:
Everton have won once in 29 visits to Chelsea.
Shrewsbury won 1 in 12 visits to Notts Co
Dag and Red have met Plymouth 9 times, won 1, drawn 4.
Mansfield played Fleetwood 7 times, won zero, lost 5.
Hartlepool have not won in 25 visits to Northampton.
Will take dome of the above as draws.
Main bet double Aberdeen and Chelsea.
Might have a wee flutter on Henhousemanure at 16’s.
HH
Was quite surprised to hear on TV on Wednesday night that Bayern Munich were 18 points clear of their nearest rivals at the top of the Bundesliga makes you wonder where the fourth placed side is. When will this farce stop of allowing teams so far off the pace entry into the Champions Lge.
Modern-Day Britain Increasingly Resembles Old ‘East Germany’….
An ‘Independent’ Scotland Under The SNP Would Resemble Pol Pot’s Year Zero Cambodia…
And Present-Day North Korea…
The Long-March Of The Frankfurt School Gramscists Is Relentless……
You Never ‘Built’ That Company…..
You Never ‘Built’ That Child….
It Belongs To ‘Society’….
Not It’s Own Family….
Ignore The Shrill Siren Calls Of The Slithering Pointy-Headed SFTB Clones..
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Lawyers warn against ‘Big Brother’ plans to give every Scottish child a state guardian

The SNP proposes assigning a ‘named person’ to every child
By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor
6:00AM BST 01 Aug 2013
SNP plans to assign every Scottish child in the country a state guardian amount to “disproportionate” interference with the traditional role of parents, the legal profession has warned ministers.
The Law Society of Scotland attacked the Scottish Government’s plans to give every child a “named person”, who could theoretically be anyone but their mother or father, from birth to the age of 18.
The individual, who would most likely be a social worker or head teacher, would have the legal right to ensure the child is raised in a government-approved manner and report any issues about their upbringing to the authorities.
But, in an official submission, the Law Society warned the move could be illegal under Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), which protects a parent’s “private and family life”.
The legal experts also warned that the move, which has been included in the The Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill, could be too much for overstretched councils.
The net result would be local authorities overseeing children who do not need help while youngsters who need assistance are neglected, they suggested.
Morag Driscoll, convener of the society’s family law committee said the legislation’s intentions are “admirable” but could result in interference with “a parent’s rights and responsibilities.”
“It could be interpreted as disproportionate state interference. We are also unclear about how this legislation will work in practice and in particular, the resources required to administer the ‘named person’ scheme,” she said.
In a written submission to Holyrood’s education committee, which is conducting an inquiry into the legislation, the Law Society warned that the definition of a “named person” is too broad as it could be anyone but a parent.
Outlining the possibility of a legal challenge under Article 8, the Law Society said it could be argued that the legislation contravened “the parent’s right to respect for private and family life, as there is scope for interference between the role of the named person and the exercise of a parent’s rights and responsibilities.”
While minister do not intent to intrude on the tradition family, the experts warned the legislation could be deemed to amount to “disproportionate state interference”.
They were concerned about the impact of the Bill on another SNP pledge, to increase the minimum number of free child care hours for three and four-year-olds from 475 hours per year to 600.
The overall impact on “early intervention” across the board may lead to too little help being given to the children who actually need assistance, they said.
Liz Smith, Scottish Tory education spokesman, said the legislation “seems to be all about the nanny state, instead of focusing on vulnerable children.”
But a Scottish Government spokesman said: “The named person, who is likely to be a health visitor, head or deputy head teacher and will usually already know the child, will be a first point of contact if help is needed.
“This is formalising what should already happen and there is evidence it is working well in many areas.”
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scotland/10214975/Lawyers-warn-against-Big-Brother-plans-to-give-every-Scottish-child-a-state-guardian.html
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Catholic Truth
Keeping the Faith. Telling the Truth.

19th Feb: SNP To Re-Define Family…
Plans to assign every child in Scotland a state guardian could lead to good parents being penalised, an academic has warned ahead of a final vote on the issue in Holyrood later this month.
Sociology lecturer Dr Stuart Waiton said the “secrecy” inbuilt in the SNP’s proposals – which would give children a ‘named person’ to monitor their progress – is a “cause for concern”.
“It will take very little to trigger an investigation into a child and from there a false picture can easily be arrived at”, he said.
Obsessed
He said innocent aspects of a child’s life such as what they eat or the views they express can make “good parents fair game” in the eyes of “health and safety zealots, obsessed with risk management”.
“It is incredible just how far the state is interfering in the lives of Scots”, he added.
A leading human rights lawyer has warned that under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill, a child’s named person – a state employee – would have powers that “cut across” the rights of their parents.
Private
Aidan O’Neill QC said in a legal opinion that the scheme may not be compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights, which says the state should respect “private and family life”.
Mr O’Neill also described the Bill as “universal in scope” and said the “blanket” provisions allow the state to assign a guardian without assessing a child’s individual need.
He said it is “startling” that the proposal “appears to be predicated on the idea that the proper primary relationship that children will have for their well-being and development, nurturing and education is with the State rather than within their families and with their parents”, he added.
Consent
Under the Bill a named person would be able to share information with a wide range of public authorities and intervene without parental consent.
Currently, information can be shared without parental consent only if there is a danger of significant harm, but the Bill would enable data to be passed on to a named person without permission if there is a risk to a child’s “wellbeing”.
Nick Pickles, of campaign group Big Brother Watch, said: “This whole scheme is an unprecedented attack on the privacy of families and the civil liberties of law-abiding parents and children.”
The Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill reaches stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament on 19 February, when MSPs will vote on it for the final time.
The Scottish Government has already shown its utter contempt for public opinion by re-defining marriage despite the manifest opposition of the majority of the people of Scotland. Is there any point in contacting MSPs to ask them to reject this latest assault on family life? Should we just roll over and accept that the primary relationship for families now is between the State and children? Or is there anything – anything at all – that we can do to prevent this legislation from being passed?
http://catholictruthblog.com/2014/02/07/19th-feb-snp-to-re-define-family/
Social Workers..?
A Shameful Waste Of Oxygen….
Up The Hoops….!
Viva Timbhoy2…!
Save ‘The Old School’…..
I see sleekit sally in his latest offering to the daily record is trying to airbrush the £1.5 mil windfall aka crisis loan as an investment
On the loan, he said: “It’s not concerning. I was down in London on Thursday at the board meeting and, although I wasn’t involved in the business side of the board meeting, I was involved in the football side.
“I was told it was part of the business plan so, if that’s the case, then I would think that’s fine.
“I would still hope there would be investment further down the line, I think it’s safe to say that everybody realises the need for investment and any stage in the future would be great.”
Move the words investment further to further investment and you will get what I mean
TSD what relevance does that post have on CQN? Hail Hail Hebcelt
Corkcelt……….And denuded us of all our forests. Let’s hope we do them tomorrow in Twickers.
Pfayr
Repeat baseless assertions , you state.
I presume you are referring to the Unionists.
I’ve personally requested countless times on this site for constructive and economic reasons why independence should be rejected.
As your one of the baseless asserters please let us have a genuine argument against independence, instead of snide comments.
Also regardless of how often they say it on this site I’m am not a Scottish Nationalist. Post independence I will be voting Scottish Labour.
If you feel you are not up to presenting the case for Unionism please feel free to get info elsewhere.
syd negakev
16:20 on 21 February, 2014
eddieinkirkmichael
Have you looked around the towns and cities in Scotland?
If you leave out Aberdeen and the diminishing oil supply, what do we have?
Many branches of Greggs, Aulds, Poundland and other bucket shops. There’s not much else.
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The what we have as you put it , has happened under the current political arrangements , and many of the graphs of economic growth , a general sense of well being are disturbingly trending in the wrong direction.
So a NO vote will do precisely what to stabilise and reverse this trend, in my opinion the only people who give a monkeys about what goes on beyond Hadrian’s Wall are the people that live here. I believe you need to rationally consider an alternative, as the status quo re the current political and economic arrangements have resulted in where we are ,,,,,, the status quo is not a solution for the future.
Hope this helps.
HH
Big cup winners
Good luck with the quiz tonight and I will be lurking
bigshuggy,
Interesting, but I fancy Everton to make it two out of thirty at Chelsea.
Probably the kiss of death.
Thanks and HH.
hebcelt.@ 17:34…
The Outcome Of The Referendum Will Have An Impact On The Future Of Bro.Wafrid’s Finest Legacy…
On The Other Hand,Endless Discussions On The Reputed Qualities Of Hebriddean Black Puddings…..
Are Not Likely To Affect The Success Of Our Team On The Pitch….
Pinkety…?
Hail Hail..!
Hearse for G51 please
On the ole independence debate I agree with Corkcelt.
Irish folk were fighting for independence for centuries and all we have to do is vote
Although I am a born and bred Glaswegian voting yes will be easy for me no doubts whatsoever
Having 100% Irish blood helps of course
It may be more difficult for those who have lived under the crown and their blood is a bit more watered down no offence to non Jacobites queens shilling and soup takers
HH
sipsini
16:33 on
21 February, 2014
syd negakev
16:26 on 21 February, 2014,
Reports show there is at least one hundred years of oil left in know fields, with others being being drilled and showing high potential.. ie,
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100 years of oil left, well that’s another stat that has been spun . The fact is North sea production is in decline and has for a number of years. It is true there could be potentially 100 years of oil left but how much will it cost to recover how much profit would there be in doing so! Example If there is an unexploited reservoir with +100 million barrels of oil yet it costs the equivalent value of the oil to extract it who will do it? Facts are the last production figures were down 40% on that achieved in 2010. The oil industry requires a massive upgrade as infrastructure is aging and needs to be replaced this alone costs huge amounts of money that no one wishes to invest. Most of the major oil companies are downsizing their operations in the UK with Shell being the latest to signal their intent to sell their North sea assets, would they do this if there were still huge profits to be made from the region?
Smaller independent companies will undoubtedly buy the assets, as they have in the past, but they will be run on an extremely tight budget with the minimum spend on infrastructure as well as cutting back on numbers of personnel employed. Basically just doing enough to keep the oil flowing, albeit at a much reduced rate, in order to maximise profit.
OPEC are on record as stating the North sea reservoirs are mostly depleted. Obviously the SNP know something the major oil producing nations of the world do not.
Another interesting fact – Revenue received from taxes on the profits of North sea oil in the last decade have been hugely overestimated by the SNP in so much they predicted almost 6 billion pounds more than the ‘actual’ amounts as released by our friends at HMRC – all on public record all the tax receipts from oil and gas production over the past ten years.
The SNP based their Shangri-La vision of an oil rich Scotland on a barrel of oil selling for +/- $180, remember they claim all that oil being worth around 300K to each person living in Scotland (stop laughing) however independent analyst’s agree the average price will be around $93 by 2018. An absolutely massive shortfall in the SNP predications. The most important fact that the SNP fail to mention is that it is not Scotland’s oil in reality it belongs to those who bought the leases for fields foreign oil companies in the main. The SNP always use the Norwegian success as a comparison ”look we can be as rich as them if we could only rid ourselves of those pesky English and Welsh”. However what the SNP fail to mention is that Norway retained ownership and exploits the majority of the leases within its territorial waters through the national oil company Statoil, 100% of profit going to the Norwegian exchequer. The UK only receives, in the main, tax revenue from the profits the oil companies make. The harder the oil is to recover the more tax concessions whatever government in power will have to make to the oil companies which results in much less income overtime.
OPEC are on record as stating the North sea reservoirs are mostly depleted. Obviously the SNP know something the major oil producing nations of the world do not.
To base the future of a people on a dwindling resource with an unpredictable value seems to be ‘a little irrational’.
Good Evening Timland.
So the Killie game is on the same night as CQteN….good,if
your at my table you will be able to listen to my expert analysis.
leavemyweansalonesalmondCSC.