It’s not like we didn’t warn them. Charles Green, with his ‘blame it on bigotry’ and ‘Rangersitis’ nonsense was an even more transparent charlatan than wee Craig Whyte. Green moved in, fed them the nonsense they were oh so willing to swallow, and made off with their millions. All carried out in broad daylight.
The financial realities were self-evident from day one of Newco’s existence. For a while you had to wonder if any of vast number of fans, journalists and fan-journalists with computers had a spreadsheet between them. But, a more powerful force than Rangersitis had taken hold – vanity. The kind of vanity only those afflicted by a notion of supremacy are susceptible to.
Their club was liquidated, a newco was formed. It adopted Rangers’ name while the original club was still an SFA member (and granting permission for their players to turn out for was for the time known as ‘Sevco Scotland’.
Put yourself in their shoes for a moment. This isn’t an easy pill to swallow. Around these parts people invest the kind of sentiment in their football team which goes into nationalism elsewhere, occasionally causing wars. It’s a primitive but natural part of all of us, so perhaps we should have been more respectful of the feelings of others at the time. Cough.
If someone was able to chart the world’s Cognitive Dissonance harvest it would have been off the chart for the last two years, brought about when a degrading reality met a supremacists vanity. The subsequent scarcity of Armageddon (biff), Celtic’s flourishing Champions League action (bang), the new New Firm (whallop) were all late blows which none of the Jokers at Ibrox anticipated. Even Kilmarnock managed to sort themselves out without collapsing into administration.
Without the ability to accept credit or debit cards, or with the bank’s authority to allow fans to automatically renew season tickets, the signs are written as tall as Ibrox’ Club Deck. I can’t see more than a few thousand being prepared to throw their money into a landfill site.
Season ticket renewal deadline has been moved to a week before when next month’s wages are due. Right now the directors have a reasonable aspiration that tens of thousands of fans will renew but on 17 May, the day after the deadline, reality should crystallise. If there was a spread bet available, I’d put my money on administration in the days to follow.
Money talks, it don’t sing and dance and it don’t do walking away….
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HT
You know I’m with you on this being a CELTIC blog. For those who want to use this fine forum for your mind numbing political propaganda – go start your own blog!
It’s like trying to watch the football on the tv with some political zealot banging on about his own boring personal ideals. Who’s interested?
And for those who think this site would be boring if it was just about football and Celtic – let’s give it a try ! That’s what the blog Celtic Quick News was set up for 10 years ago.
Softunis, he can come and stay with me, handy for the border.
We can take up reiving again.
Can he go a horse?
Hamiltontim
Yes it is amazing how posts on this particular article do not mention Celtic. I wonder, perchance if that has anything to do with the fact that Paul67 was writing about Rangers, old, and new.
It’d a funny old game!
Ht
Must admit I was not at game, work commitment and I think you know what that is. Hear bits of game at start and the end on radio. I was delighted to hear the musical background to the game. Hope it continues.
Real reason for coming on just now is the following. During my reading of Seville, I discovered BRTH’s remark about the support, ‘See! – See what we can do when we all act together? – As one body, as one support, as one club, as one movement, as one spirit?’
BRTH goes on to say ‘I am not sure that the “Celtic” effect is truly understood or realised by those involved with the “ business” of football or even “Business” of Celtic football club or PLC.’
Since then I have discovered that we play our final game on 11th May at 12.15 p.m. to accommodate SKY or BT. This is First Communion Day in these parts and being involved I will miss the Champions receiving the trophy.
Business has taken over and the support is the last to be considered. I have lost count of the times a Sky/BT switch has meant that I could not attend a match. As a pensioner, I wonder how long I will continue to purchase a Season Ticket when I know from the outset that I will be deprived of attending many homes games. I am sure I am not alone in this situation and I think especially of those travelling from Ireland, England and elsewhere who must be totally frustrated by this surrender to Sky and BT by football authorities everywhere.
No doubt someone will come on and inform me that we need Sky’s money. Yes, I recognise that we are in a competitive world. However do our representatives have no say in the matter and do they always represent the needs of the ordinary fan or does money always come first?
Cannot remember if I posted this before (an age thing) but even if I did, it just shows how annoyed I am to be missing the handing over of the trophy for winning the league again and again and again.
Oh if you are wondering, I have renewed for this year. And yes, I used a credit card. We can do that as Celtic supporters.
Embramike
It has never been just about Celtic. The biggest change in the blog happened when it stopped being about lazy journalism.
You need to learn to scroll by and ignore those that talk shite.
It’s easy
HH
We can start the ole reiving again, until the government gets fed up with our recidivist lawlessness, and packs us off to ulster.
And then we can migrate to the Deep South and invent country music.
Awe Naw
But the diatribes become like silly wee boys in the school playground – ‘My big brother’s better than yours’ followed by the puerile name calling and personal insults.
The language and behaviour brings down the tone of the forum. To be honest if I wanted a view on political issues, this blog is the last place I would look to for credible comment.
Just back from game. Great performance bit disappointed with the crowd , but those who weren’t there were the losers as some great football played.
Me, I love these 6 – 0 games, and before I say more, I better get 10 pts on predictor cause I told CRC I wanted to change score to that at halftime :-)
Anyway, I thought Charlie Mulgrew and Izzy had very very good games today, and well done Tony, also think there is a footballer there in Pukki, if we can find a position for him.
Now, is the John Oates being spoken about the same as was rector at St Modans ?
Hail Hail
embramike
“puerile name calling and personal insults”.
Ah you were on this morning then.
DBBIA ..
Done !
Doubt he could go a horse but he can certainly talk about the days he was poor enough to eat horse. Get some Jelly Roll Morton choons and brush up on Celtic players of the 30s and you will be fine together
Afternoon.
Just back from the game and a great performance it was too with some lovely football and 90 minutes of chat from Eurochamps 67.
Well worth the effort of the mad dash after the Balfron 10k this morning and good to see the Green Brigade really giving it laldy throughout the game.
However, can I give another shout out to the team of folk from my work who were doing the Kiltwalk for the Children’s hospice today. Not one of them has a child of their own, they are simply walking because they believe in the charity and the effort — and because I can’t do such a walk.
If you have any spare change, or won a few quid on a goalscorer — who is it who always has a punt on Efe? — then please donate because the Hospice provides so much great care for sick kids and their parents.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=DerekMunnKiltwalk2014&isTeam=true
Thanks
BRTH
Embramike
The most mindless puerile mind numbing garbage comes from those that see themselves as the most faithful
HH
connaire12
18:03 on 27 April, 2014
You are absolutely right….sky and BT……have no concern for the ST fan, only for their viewers…..I always feel sorry for those travelling distances to attend games, book flights, boats etc to have the games changed, even living near CP, having them changed sometimes doesn’t suit me…the devils well and truly in the door…
Kikinthenakas
chris torey
12:52 on 27 April, 2014
NegAnon2
12:16 on 27 April, 2014
Lions roar. Yes I do live in Scotland and have done for 46 years. I live in Paisley. Prior to that it was always glasgow. I have worked in glasgow and Edinburgh and now work in the Netherlands. I am well travelled. I have seen other countries and cultures and they all have their problem.
The thing about Scotland is the anti Catholicism. It is rife. Worse when you go outside the central belt. Not only is it rife but it’s institutional. It’s endemic in the public bodies around Scotland. Not only that but whilst it’s endemic the country denies it exists. Worse than that those who talk about it are lambasted and ridiculed.
And when it is noticed what does the country do? Well instead of tackling it, it’s government, introduces a law to outlaw aspects of Catholicism which might cause offence to even things up.
These are the people who would run an independent Scotland. Just imagine what damage they would do to their minority and the media here would contribute to it.
Next thing they will hide the statistics on attacks…….oh wait…….
Lions roar do you live in Scotland?
Snake. I know Scotland very very well.
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Hi Neganon,
From another well travelled man.
You do know Scotland well
VCR
Hiya bhuddy
Have to disagree with you.
I am a scottish traveller and I have to say this is the best country in the world
I have been marginalised and abused all my life because I’m an ethnic minority
Never been religious but I think I’m a catholic,can’t remember
But il tell you this.
I’ve travelled extensively all over the world. Travelled throughout England for about 12 year. But no more. We are not welcome anymore. Westminster produced a law that criminalises our lifestyle. Travellers Gypsies and Roma. You are not allowed to travel with more than 5 vehicles(including caravans) anymore.
Norway removed children from gypsies to try and ethnically cleanse them
Hitler tried the same
I travel around scotland. But I’ve noticed a massive attitude change in the last few years. The police don’t want to criminalise me anymore for following my birthright. They used to have a toleration policy. Now it’s a co-operation policy
The same in England?
I think not
Every year you get an influx of English travellers because they can’t travel in England anymore
Criminalised for following their lifestyle
Has the scottish government made a difference
Definitely
I will vote yes
I live in a caravan but I’ve got an address
This government made it possible
Hail Hail
Billy Bhoy 05 @ 20.48 26 4 2014
” I live in Scotland which is a fantastic country which will improve a thousandful when we get rid of Unionists like yourself ”
I think I’ll give Billy Bhoy the benefit of the doubt, it’s possible that he just meant that we can expect the Unionists to flit down south if and when Scotland gets independence.
Gulags?
Concentration camps?
Getting rid of?
Up to our knees in naysayers blood?
Can’t really see a Celtic supporter condoning these things we’re just not that way.
John O’Neil – are you from Armadale?
Great win today by the way, I always enjoy following the game comments on here, but don’t like the way the PC brigade turn on anyone who might not fit the modern way of thinking
Respect to all in Scotland – Yes/No – it’s your choice.
Hi Kojo!
James_Oregon
Aiden Bhoy, didn’t see you at mass today !
The bomber was a Mullan, who staid at bottom of berry hills, so Oor K, and my Auld Da said today :-)
Hail Hail
Back from the game.
Very enjoyable, some great performances.
Worryingly low attendance but there may have been many reasons for people to stay away.
Six goals, going on 16, only downer was that rocket Pukki scoring as I had 5-0.
Still cannot think of a better place to be than Paradise on a match day.
HH
EC67
EnjoythegoodtimeswhilewehavethemCSC
Jelly roll Morton?
Did he not play for the gers in the 30s?
Embramike
It’s nearly always the same posters.
I don’t exclude myself from being scrolled past. I prefer being ignored than having to participate in infantile arguments.
HH
James_Oregon
18:17 on 27 April, 2014
‘I think I’ll give Billy Bhoy the benefit of the doubt, it’s possible that he just meant that we can expect the Unionists to flit down south if and when Scotland gets independence.’
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And when he said he feels physically sick when he sees someone he considers to be Scottish playing in a Republic of Ireland shirt, you’d give him the benefit of the doubt as well?
connaire12….a first communion is far more important than
Celtic getting a trophy,besides you’ll see that next year and
next year and next year and next year and next year and next
year,and so on and so forth, etc, ect.
it is time somebody pulled Triggers rein in …. disgusting comments to anyone ….
Serie A
” Milan are now 10th .Second highest paid Manager in Serie A , second highest wage bill for players in Serie A and with this mornings revelation that Seedorf ignores the Italian players and the Italian players ignore Seedorf , clearly top of the lets make fools of ourselves in public League ”
Toto Schillaci – Sicilian Radio 27 /04 / 2014
BCW
Always like to check in on match day to hear the buzz about the game … and there they are banging on and polluting the blog.
I feel sorry for folk who resort to living their lives vicariously through an anonymous blog persona. May I recommend some fresh air and getting a life!
We don’t care about your very personal and narrow political views – period !
Effe’s summersault was also special :-)
Timbhoy2 still the most handsome man in the whole of west lothian xxxxxx
Cowiebhoy
Was at Bannockburn last night.
Wasn’t sure about the “the bomber” just heard my father in law called it a few times.
TV contracts and maintaining them was the fundamental driver for the 5 way agreement.
HH
Billybhoy05
You are back to ignoring things again.
sftb,
The work rate of Griffiths astonishes me.
Reminds me of Frank McAvennie at times.
He will do the business.
Thought, Stefan again played a very clever game , and will be a big player for the Bhoys next season
Hail Hail
Well said ht and embramike re the blog!
Keep it fitba- and sea bream recipes !!:) hh
Ernie Lynch
I didn’t see that comment, but I don’t get too much chance to read CQN apart from the weekend when there’s a game on.
Do you think he’s a mole?
Would he be physically sick if he saw the same player turning out for anyone else or was it the fact that he mentioned Ireland in particular that raised the red flag, hmmm……..
Thanks for that.
Best regards
James_Oregon
Oh and well done angel Gabriel today !
tricoloured ribbon
18:28 on 27 April, 2014
Out with Henrik, thought Macca was hardest working CF and quickest over 10 yards, I have seen, absolutely loved his never say die attitude
Hail Hail
johann murdoch
18:31 on 27 April, 2014
What did he do?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
James_Oregon
18:30 on
27 April, 2014
Ernie Lynch
I
are you Trigger ?