Tomorrow’s Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Premier League is set to be the third great football meeting in the last two weeks. The Prophet of Armageddon, chief executive Neil Doncaster, will face his shareholders and either have to declare he was being truthful when he told them, and Scottish Football League clubs, the SPL would be unable to fulfil their contractual obligations if Sevco were denied a place in the First Division, or that this was a cunning ruse designed to manipulate clubs and fans alike.
Doncaster was surely encouraged by some in the SPL to adopt his confrontational stance but support from SPL clubs was certainly not universal. No representatives from Celtic participated in any meetings or conversations regarding the contents of the presentation made to SFL clubs, nor was the club informed or consulted on it.
Well done to the Aberdeen fans who kicked off the Sell-out Saturday initiative. They hope to sell-out Pittodrie for their 11 August game and want to as many fans as possible to buy season tickets. The idea has been picked up by clubs throughout the league.
I get the feeling that if supporters groups got together we could use this unique moment, when camaraderie among fans coincided with unparalleled fan power over the clubs, to define a framework for the game we wanted, not something a dreamt up by a Norfolk MBA.
Even if we couldn’t get every fan group pulling in the same direction, a few productive bilateral relationships is all it takes to establish an powerful pressure group.
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Has anyone else noticed the one club that has still to provide proof they have the means to survive in the Third Division is the only club in Scottish football apparently not facing an uncertain future?
Ha Ha
Emdae hear how the brown meeting in the Dakotas going?? Heard he was considering making a bid himsel. Not a lot of re-mortgage deals going out there. Esp for a 2 room flat in ML2.
Paul
Do you know of any moves to establish links between fans of other clubs? Im not advocating extra work for you, but could CQN not act as a catalyst for this? I’d be happy to assist as I’m sure many others would. Imagine their could be benefits in making away days a more enjoyable experience all round.
emusanorphan
……whit aboot the bhoycott?
:0)
Tribute to JJ and Joe McBride here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bgddtr-mXA&feature=related
I hope it is a sell out across the league, (not sure about Kilmarnock)
cant wait to see the attendances!
I should point out that as a fully paid up member of CECSC, The Champagne Express Celtic Supporters Club, our away days could not be anymore enjoyable, except if Matt E’s tea cooled down enough to drink before Perth.
Paul67
What do you expect to come out of this meeting on Monday?
Is John Brown not addressing a Hun gathering at Thistle Hotel today? I think the show was due to start at 2pm? Please God the comedy gold footage appears on youtube.
I don’t think that any other than the most idiotic club chairmen would consider allowing Sevco into the SPL, they know that the fans will unleash their full wrath if they do so. The TV money won’t cover up for empty grounds.
@BillyBhoy68: @CelticResearch The question is, who’s doing the leaking and what is their intention? To me it’s a fight for the carcass. Charlie beware.
Foxy_1888 on 15 July, 2012 at 14:54:
“Is John Brown not addressing a Hun gathering at Thistle Hotel today?”
How many Masons do you expect to be there?
Foxy
60 odd turned up. Top table Is bomber, Gorman and Charlie miller.
Weefra HH
Paul 67
Let’s hope the game / sport can move forward and the obsession of the MSM ‘talking up Dignity RIP. whilst talking down the tic’ can be replaced by constructive analysis and planning the route forward. The fans can play a big part in setting the agenda …. a top class blog for the benefit of the entire game would be a start.
The problem the game will have next year is the MSM will attempt to drive a wedge between Celtic and the other teams with various scare stories about shared gate money, no TV deals etc, these all need to be ignored and focus on improved league structures and playing the game better via improved facilities, youth development, and officiating the sport in the same manner as mainline Europe.
Now that Dignity has gone , their horrible style of football can also be consigned to history and better football can and should be encouraged.
Celtic are streets ahead in terms of youth development but somehow their needs to be piles of cash targeted around this aspect and improved facilities for the other teams.
Last year ( leaving aside Dunfermlines surrender tactics at CP on their last match), the most shameful tactics deployed at CP were Dignity, followed by Jambos. There was some decent stuff played by a few teams with the ball on the deck , which made the games enjoyable.
Next year we will not win the league by 25 points, as with Dignity gone a number of clubs Arabs and Jambos will at least be 12 points better off, and when you consider that after a “big” game many of the smaller teams are jiggered and often drop silly points in the following match. I expect the league therefore to be tighter.
Game / sport is crying out for investment during a recession our current leaders have done a great job of taliking the “product” down in their attempts to save dignity, the immediate fan pressure needs to focus on cleaning out the senior mgt and populating with forward thinkers who do not resemble a bowling club committee.
Optimisticcfc
Got that off twitter.
Weefra HH
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Gerry @ 14.52
Hiya, Palomine?
Nice tae greet ye..
Ah expect that, nothing wull happen o’ any import, as faur as the outcome
Monday’s Meeting, is concerned.
The Boys fae Letherby Drive.. are no longer in Control.
They are Noo runnin’ ,only… oan the Fumes o’ their Fast Evaporating.. Authority..and disappearing Respectability.
They hiv Blown it.. big time..
We hiv Won.. they hiv Loast.
Kojo
Yer pal. who thinks ye are a Smashin’ guy.
Still, Laughin’ ..of Course!
i love golf – an amazing game, but ruined so often by sad establishment types…
Marc Warren playin well – shame he’s a bigoted racist Rangers fan – feel sorry for these people
expect this fella to be on the front, back and middle pages of hunland MSM over next few days, weeks, months
they need a boost – he’ll be it
hope he grows up, at least
_____
9th july tweet…
Scott Jamieson @scottjamieson54
@scottjamieson54: Lovely drive up north, with @MarcWarrenGolf seasonal tunes keeping us entertained! #watp
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
@cameronwlang happy birthday for tomoro Cameron! #watp
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
“@The_Hun: @MarcWarrenGolf a never get a rt from you, bad lad.” Haha, U happy now?! #watp
2nd july
John Bomber Brown @johnbomberbrown
Meeting being arranged with #RFC & Donald Findlay QC (my advisor). Dont buy season books till Donald gives his report. Pls RT #VeryImportant
Retweeted by Marc Warren
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
@andycameron1940 hi Andy, thanks. Let’s hope we get some clarity at Ibrox soon, well done all the bears out protesting there tonight. #RFC
27 Jun Marc Warren Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
“@gordie1873: @MarcWarrenGolf Can I get a RT for my wee boy. He’s a huge Gers fan and keen golfer.” Good luck
26 Jun Marc Warren Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
“@fernhillloyal: It’s the badge on the front that matters not the name on the back. — Jim Hay (@fernhillloyal)”
26 Jun Lee Moss Lee Moss @buddha1690
@MarcWarrenGolf Great golfer top bloke that loves rangers going to watch u more now I know ur rangers fans can I get rt
Retweeted by Marc Warren
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@Krizrfc thanks mate, Hope all is good with u? Let’s hope rangers get sorted soon! Cheers
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@AndyLittle29 If ur staying at rangers I could help u out on the tkt front? #RangersFamily
jamie morrison @angustheaddick
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Retweeted by Marc Warren
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
“@Jacq_says: @MarcWarrenGolf proud to be scotch!” I’m not a drink! #scotch Proud to be Scottish and British
Paul McKay @paulmckaygolf
@MarcWarrenGolf can’t wait to put my red white and blue FJ classics tomorrow to honour our Queen ! #godsavethequeen
Retweeted by Marc Warren
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
We should be this proud to be British all the time!! Get everything red white n blue, bring some pride bk to our great nation!
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
“@amandajaynep123 The full attire #whatasport @JulianTutt @European_Tour @TheCelticManor http://twitter.com/amandajaynep123/status/209234867370737664/photo/1pic.twitter.com/01Kk9AHI ” I want that suit! #unionflag
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
@scottjamieson54 Fáilte gu Alba!! #welcometonorthernbritain
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
@dougiedonnelly thanks for the invite DD! #RangersFamily
Marc Warren @MarcWarrenGolf
Hearts, west ham an bayern munich r my picks for tomoros footy, want hearts to win but would prefer Blackpool n Chelsea to win! #hearts
Rangers View @RangersView
#CelticFansDressedAsSeats
Retweeted by Marc Warren
Nacho Novo @nnovo1010
Hope the blue knights get the club for me the best people for the club we need rangers fans at the club WATP
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Kojo on 15 July, 2012 at 14:42 said:
I would be extremely disappointed if ANY of the Celtic Board watched CORONATION STREET …..!!!
Would now not be an opportune time to setup an Association of Scottish Football Supporters? With a cross section of representatives from Scottish clubs. Change won’t happen over night.
Emu
Leave poor Matt E’s tea making out of it…..and it’s CESC…cos we know what team we support!
Paul
If it is true that CFC have not been consulted on any of the issues that you mention then tomorrow CFC must call for Doncaster’s instant dismissal
If there is a suggestion that RFCIL or New Club Sevco should be readmitted/admitted to the SPl – then CFC must resign with immediate effect and take any other decent clubs along with them to some new arrangement with the SFL
This whole charde has stunk from day one
Like many I’m now heartily sick of RFCIL -SDM-CW-D&D-CG-ND-CO-SR-SFA and MSM
Get rid of all of them and let all decent fans and clubs start to work together to bring honesty back to the forefront of our game
Lets hope we all get the result we need tomorrow and that “Sell Out Saturday” is the success it deserves to be!
HH
Thai Tim
Hadn’t seen that before.
Could listen all day to wee Bertie and Jimmy.
Hail hail
Thai Thim
Fantastic!
Thank you!
What time is today’s game fholks?
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. 67th Heaven..
Nice Wan, pally!
O.K.
How aboot.. “Dr. Who”, then?
Bettah?
Kojo
ye pal. forevah..and .. evah!
Still, Laughin’… of course~
Thai Tim
That was BRRIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL HaiL HaiL
My dear,dear,dear,friend ..West Wales Celt
Hiya,pal..
Nice tae greet ye..
The Match is oan Celtic T.V. Starts at Five o’clock U.K. Time
That’s Nine A.M.. fur Me..
Ah am so much looking forward tae seeinin’ the Bhoys..
that .. Ah kin Taste it!
Kojo.
yer pal..who likes ye mair and mairer
Still, Laughin’…
Aberdeen FC v Real Madrid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG3k2TgSzj4
Tim Malone Will Tell on 15 July, 2012 at 13:30 said:
Any idea of the other two who said ‘yes’ alongside Stenny, Brechin and QoS – or did the other two hide behind the anonymity cloak?
dumbarton
hamilton
airdrie utd
brechin
QoS
stenhousemuir voted no …..division 3 on club web site
changed at hampden
nearly every club made statement to how they voted
jam67
Kojo on 15 July, 2012 at 15:06 said:
“They hiv Blown it.. big time..
We hiv Won.. they hiv loast”
They certainly have, and it is only going to get a loater worse for them….
Agree with your sentiments Paul67 regarding fan pressure & all pulling together but how about taking it a step further & all fans & particularly Sky customers like myself who pay over £120 per month, that we no longer accept the pittance that Sky give back to Scottish football considering the amount that Scottish customers put in.
I subscribe to Sky for Scottish football. Celtic in particular. Not EPL which Sky think we Scottish fans love more. Rubbish. Start paying us what we are worth Sky or else.
Its time for every Sky customer in Scotland to bombard Sky with a warning. Rant over.
£120 per month.. wow?
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. 67th Heaven..
You said a Moofull..or .. Mooth Full… depending, of course.. if yer Moof is Full.. or.. No… at the time!
The Letherby Cabalists hiv Bin Stymied and Thwarted .at every turn..
The Jig is up..
The Fitba’ Fans of Scotland hiv flexed thur Mussels.. or.. should that no be Muscles?
Na..
Let’s stick . wi’ .. Mussels.. fur it Paints a Pretty Picture.
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater.
Still, Laughin’.. though..
..
West Wales Celt
Celtic TV says 5.15 – but I’m not sure if that is the kick off time.
Teuchter
KNEES UP MOTHER BROWN
…………https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4GrPd0H8JI&feature=related
Willie O Neill —
” Its he’s testimonial, I let him di’nta. ”
:)))
Teuchter:
Thanks bud.
Needed to know what time to finish gardening…
WWC
Kick off might be 1 hour later as 17.15 may be pre game?
Where are you?
Teuchter