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***Caution*** Positive Celtic football related post incoming!
Today I am appreciative of a number of things:
1) A fiscally prudent business model for our Club, that is sustainable and independent of any of the morally bankrupt shenanigans we are witnessing across the globe, never mind the other side of the city. Peter Lawwell’s wage packets are stoaters and why not? He is a successful chief executive at the top of his game. Why should he work for a pittance? If he can get it, more strength to him, he’s not taking any food out of my children’s mouths. Success breeds success and if you are resentful of that perhaps you need to give yourself a motivational boot up the erchie and make some of your own cash.
2) Sammi, Adam and Mikel, three footballers that are currently on top form (Adam working to get back there) and would enhance ANY squad in the Champions League. To top it off, all three are obviously in love with Celtic and will continue to be fine ambassadors for our club wherever they end up in their careers. Once he has settled, I suspect we may have a fourth to add: welcome to Celtic Virgil.
3) The huns are deid, gone the way of the dinosaurs, defunct, expired, cashed oot. It’s a fact, stop talking about then and get on with supporting Celtic.
4) Kris Commons is going to score a lot of goals this season. I say move him into the middle, tell him to park his bum in front of goals and take potshots.
5) The Green Brigade. That all. No further discussion.
6) Celtic is a club loved throughout the world. I travel for my work, wear the Hoops wherever I go and more often than not, I get a free beer thrust into my clutch as a result.
Yes, it’s great to be a Tim.
Philbhoy
Great support from you as always. Thank you.
The girls are heading home overnight tonight from Sharm. Will catch them in the small hours.
Regards
I did the whole 9 yards with my BBC complaint, all to no avail, but my impression that the whole thing was contrived/stage-managed takes on new significance with the latest CF revelation.
I suppose now I must write an F.o.I. to BBC Scotland asking for details of their meetings/correspondence with Media House in 2011, AND to date.
Just on YouTube and watching a ban called Volbeat, great band by the way, playing live at the Rock AM Ring festival in Germany, and right in the middle of the mosh pit there is a guy clearly proud to be wearing the hoops while jumping about like a maniac. Absolutely brilliant.
Band, not ban
Nelsbhoy,
You would be suprised at the lack of interest. This elite and pro youth stuff a load of nosense for me. Problem in this country is we dismiss to many players to easy. I seen boys go to pro youth and wonder how they got there and also seen some talent that wad jettionised at the age of 13.
Aye culture has something to do but not all the time.
canamalar1 – ASA? Still on going. Think they are waiting on UEFA returning their call!
starry plough – young Nik has come through the same system as Tom – two years behind him in development.
ElDiegoBhoy – hope you are well. Yes, he is in this madhouse. Hope we don’t scare him.
Burghbhoy
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Nah, we spent more than we earned which leads to bankruptcy.
Sure DD can buy us a few 5mill players out of his back pocket, but that’s never happened up to now so what makes you think it will now??
EDB
You take care!
I´m in Ibiza and my 30 minutes is up!
Be on again midweek!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
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Typical – wait till I’m away off oot – then come on wi awe yer happy-clapping pi##
playing to the clique.
I hope ye enjoy the arse-lickers ball in September. Pwick
Off oot.
I think we should all write FOI requests to the BBC- stir it up- as Bob Marley used to say
‘gg
was at the game and thot did ok. nothing spectacuar but he lifted his head and tried to pick his pass. was up against some decent players who pressed well and denied us space. seemed to drop a bit deeper in second half. pass marks for young herron today methinks
Is this a new thing in Germany? Both in the 1st half and now midway through the 2nd half the ref has stopped play so that all the players can take on fluids. Managers allowed to give a mini team talk also.
Who is guardiolas assistant at bayern.
And I’d be remiss not to thank our host for this platform for all to share their views.
Stir it up, greatest intro ever
http://youtu.be/n6U-TGahwvs
the huddle
I don’t think it will happen, that’s my point and I don’t know why?
For sure if I was in DD’s position it’s what I’d do.
Some people feel the board and DD are just as big Celtic supporters than us all.
The situation with DD proves that is not the case
Aubamyang is quite nippy!!!! ;))
The Dortmund coach isnae daft.
Being issued today
This AGM requests the Board exercise the provision contained in the Procedural Rules Governing the UEFA Club Financial Control Body Article 10 with jurisdiction and investigation responsibilities identified in articles 3 & 11 (Note 1), by referring/bringing to the attention of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), the licensing administration practices of the Scottish Football Association (SFA), requesting the CFCB undertake a review and investigate the SFA’s implementation of UEFA & SFA license compliance requirements, with regard to qualification, administration and granting of licenses to compete in football competitions under both SFA and UEFA jurisdiction, since the implementation of the Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations of 2010.
Supporting Statement
We the undersigned request this course of action, from our clubs custodians and corporate representation, responsible to protect our interests in line with corporate law. We consider the SFA governance has displayed a disregard for the rules and spirit of fair play, contradicted FIFA, UEFA & SFA mission statements and acted in contravention to the spirit of the rules of fair play outlined in FIFA, UEFA & SFA Rules, Regulations and Supplementary documents of which the SFA are signatories, such as;
FIFA Code of Conduct Article 3 – Eleven principles for behavior and conduct of the FIFA family. (Note 2)
FIFA Standard Cooperation Agreement of 2004 Article 2.1 – Basic Principles, which states;
The basic principles governing the organization, administration and financing of football are as follows: football statutes and regulations, democratic election of governing bodies, legality, competence, dignity, probity, mutual respect, responsibility, trust, communication, transparency, fair play, solidarity, protection of sportsmen and sportswomen’s health and promotion of friendly relations.
A number of recent examples of this including but not limited to the following;
1. Unprecedented transfer of membership and granting of license to operate to an unqualified new club, facilitating queue jumping into the lower professional set-up, at the expense of existing qualified clubs, who had applied through the recognized process.
2. Secret cross governance agreements to facilitate point 1. above, which took place during the preparation and contrary to the ethos of the SFA’s own published mission statement Scotland United A 20/20 Vision 2012, regarding trust and respect, as part of the future governance of the sport. Further the process for the above agreement is in direct contravention of the FIFA Standard Cooperation Agreement of 2004 Article 2.1 Basic Principles, which identifies Associations responsibilities outlined above.
3. Participation of a new club in an SFA affiliated domestic club competition without proper registration compliance.
4. The participation of the SFA, in an inquiry on improper player registration, an inquiry the SFA declined to initiate on the grounds that; the SFA required to be neutral, maintaining appellate authority status, then not only compromising that neutrality by participation but providing an interpretation on player eligibility that UEFA and indeed FIFA should examine.
These in our opinion are just some of the more blatant contradictions to the spirit of fair play, however, far more serious, and the main thrust of this resolution is the granting by the SFA of a license to participate in European Competition in 2011, to a club who prime facie did not qualify specifically under the non-payment of social tax requirements identified in the FFP 2010, still outstanding to date, a decision that had a direct financial impact on our CFC Plc’s financial well being.
Our concern is directed at the governance of the game in Scotland, the SFA, and its apparent disregard for the licensing system that was designed to protect against such commercial impropriety and to ensure sporting integrity; we wish to eliminate the opportunity for possible future indiscretions and insist this problem requires immediate action through investigation by the FCFB, to restore trust and respect in the governance of Scottish football.
We have no confidence in the SFAs governance within the current framework, to satisfy our concerns and therefore request the Board supports this resolution.
If the Board cannot support this resolution, we require a response in writing before the AGM, followed up with a statement addressing this issue at the AGM, justifying any such reticence, as to why it is believed the SFA’s actions or lack of, in granting the UEFA license without due rigor, has not had a detrimental financial impact on our club, also justifying why there were no license administration irregularities if that is the Boards contention.
We ask you to support this resolution and the written statement above circulated to shareholders in advance of the meeting, in the interests of a stronger Celtic
.
I/We (Name/s)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Of (Address)____________________________________________________________________________________________________
being an Ordinary shareholder of Celtic Plc (the ‘Company’) and/or a convertible Preferred Ordinary shareholder of Celtic Plc support the above resolution and supporting statement and wish the resolution to be considered at the Company AGM
Signature_______________________________________________________________________________Date___________________
NOTE 1
Article 10 – Tasks of the CFCB chief investigator
1 If a case falling under the jurisdiction of the CFCB in accordance with these rules comes to the attention of, or is referred to, the CFCB, an investigation is conducted by the CFCB chief investigator.
2 The CFCB chief investigator establishes the facts and collects all evidence.
Article 3 – Jurisdiction of the CFCB
1 The CFCB is competent to:
a) determine whether licensors have fulfilled their obligations and whether license applicants/licensees have fulfilled the licensing criteria as defined in the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations;
b) determine whether licensees fulfill the club monitoring requirements as defined in the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations;
c) impose disciplinary measures as defined in these rules in the event of non fulfillment of the requirements set out in the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations;
d) decide on cases relating to club eligibility for the UEFA club competitions to the extent provided for by the regulations governing the competitions in question.
2 When a case seems to come under the jurisdiction of both the CFCB and the Control and Disciplinary Body,
the chairmen of the two bodies decide in their own discretion which body shall deal with the case. If they cannot
reach an agreement, the chairman of the Appeals Body decides in his own discretion. Such decisions on
jurisdiction may only be appealed against with the final decision of the body to which the case was assigned.
Article 11 – Collection of evidence
1 The CFCB chief investigator may, on his own initiative or, where appropriate, at the request of the
defendant, convene a hearing as part of his investigation.
2 All means of evidence may be considered by the CFCB chief investigator. This includes, but is not limited
to, the defendant’s testimony, witness testimonies, documents and records, recordings (audio or video),
on-site inspections and expert reports.
3 The defendant may consult the case file.
4 The CFCB chief investigator may set a suitable time limit for the defendant to submit its observations
and/or submit or request complementary evidence.
Note 2
3 Eleven core principles for behavior and conduct of the FIFA family
As a member of the FIFA family, we shall at all times comply with the following principles:
3.1 Integrity and ethical behavior
We all behave ethically and act with integrity in all situations, keeping in mind that a reputation for integrity is
of the utmost importance to FIFA and its objectives.
3.2 Respect and dignity
We treat everyone with respect, and protect the personal dignity, privacy and personal rights of every human
being.
3.3 Zero tolerance of discrimination and harassment
We are committed to a diverse culture. There shall be no discrimination as a result of race, ethnicity, origin,
skin colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, language, physical appearance, sexual orientation or political
opinion, or engagement in any kind of verbal or physical harassment based on any of the above-mentioned
or any other criteria.
3.4 Fair play
We believe in the importance of fair play guiding us at all times in all our actions and decisions.
3.5 Compliance with laws, rules and regulations
We comply with all applicable laws and adhere to internal rules and regulations, including respecting
stakeholders’ interests.
3.6 Avoidance of conflicts of interest
We act always in the best interests of FIFA and its objectives. It is the personal responsibility of each member
of the FIFA family to avoid any conflict of interest.
3.7 Transparency and compliance
We seek transparency and strive to maintain a good compliance culture with checks and balances.
3.8 Social and environmental responsibility
We are committed to taking our social and environmental responsibility seriously. We want to contribute to
positive social change through football, and aim to minimise the negative impact of all our activities on the environment and to promote sustainability within our sphere of influence.
3.9 Fight against drugs and doping
We want to play a pioneering role in the fi ght against drugs and doping in sport. We are strictly against drugs
and all doping practices.
3.10 Zero tolerance of bribery and corruption
We reject and condemn all forms of bribery and corruption.
3.11 No betting or manipulation
We do not take part in betting connected with football and do not tolerate any form of manipulation or unlawful influencing of match results.
DD can’t buy us players or even give us money, we’re a limited company that’s what our shares give us.
If we give them all to DD then he can buy you call those players you crave :o)
EDB…I bet you have been missing the girls…wishing you well…
WGS
I dont think it falls to one individual. Manuel Esteriarte is his personal assistant but they have 2 assistant coaches called Herman Gerland & Domenec Torrent.
HH
Blindlemon…,
McMillan, I was a bit wee to remembt that but that not going to stop me flouncing no siree :o)
Burghbhoy
Celtic board members …. celtic supporters
My guess… almost all are more celtic supporters than gary hooper … Victor wanyama … ki … scott Brown !!!!!!
Just my humble opinion of course
Who’s Fisher??
Good point, PL is more of a Celtic fan that Scott Brown, blow the their tiny little minds :o)
I’m worried at the ease BMG passed us off the park and frankly taught us a lesson.
I think they finished 7th or 8th last season in the Bundesliga.
Hope I’m wrong but I fear the worst.
hh
Marakesh
Im sure if we started with ledley … Brown … samaras and iniesta …. in midfield. … we woulda passed them off the park ;)
TBJ
Good point.
Just a wee bit frustrated in our lack of ambition mate .
I know it don’t always guarantee success splashing the cash but there’s a far better chance these days.
Would hate to see us miss the boat coz I genuinely feel that with a top striker and street wise , experienced mid field playmaker we wouldn’t be far off mixing it in the latter rounds of the CL.
Ah Marrakesh, You well know that was not the Celtic team playing today. Considering the number of academy players who lined out, I thought 1 – 2 was not too bad a result at all.
How many of the side we put out today will play on Wednesday?
That’s all she wrote…
jude
dont kno where we got him but played right full back today. deserved MoM match from the celtic team but you could pick from at least 3 or 4 BMG who shouldve been MoM overall
We aren’t a great passing team, our strength is defending and breaking on the attack.
That’s why Sammy is so valuable and Hooper won’t be missed in Europe.
I’d prefer us to build a team that can pass a ball, but looks like Lenny is going down the big physical route.
weebobbycollins
And then some. This is hard.
Nally, top geezer. Realism and sense and an understanding that yae canae always win. Its great when you do though. God bless all celtic family
My sister and brother in law died earlier this year within 2 months of each other and over the past few weeks the family have been clearing out the house Today they were clearing out the last of the stuff as the house has been sold. AS they were about to leave for the last time 2 butterflies came in and it took ages to get them out.
Strange eh?
Like many I’m a little frustrated by transfer activity to date. It looks like we are playing high stakes roulette that last years team minus Hoops & Vic will get us through. However I’m prepared to suspend judgement until our dealing is done. Hopefully we will still be in Champions League at that stage.
Good evening CQN
Watching Celtic in pre season friendlies is not a soul enriching occasion
Our German opponents were far superior technically
Darnell Fisher and Henderson did themselves no harm, indeed Fisher won MOTM, McGregor, Herron and Waters found the step up from youth level to German bundesliga to much despite their best efforts.
Ambrose looks back to his C/L group stage form and Tony Watt seems to be finding some energy and touch
Amido Balde…………………………not so much a project, more like a major construction job
Great day out at Merchant city