The mainstream media, football administrators, football club directors, former football club directors, together with the executives from PR companies, are in a new space this week.
Many of these people have spent over 20 years controlling all important aspects of the media in relations to football in Scotland. Some have established a culture of dependency and fear; at the left of the telephone, or the click of a mouse, they could destroy reputations.
Most of these types backed Craig Whyte when Sir David Murray endorsed him as the right sort to buy Rangers, a situation which remained in place until administrators were appointed last year. Since then they have acted in unison to demonise Whyte, who has been painted as the solely responsible for the downfall of the football club.
Now, thanks to the industrious Charlotte, every underhand conspiracy is in danger of becoming exposed.
Find yourself in the dock over sectarian chanting? Don’t dispute the fact, simply allude to links which didn’t actually exist between the son of a Celtic director and the head of an anti-racism unit. The fact that some think there is an apparent scandal in the son of a Celtic director having links to an anti-racism campaigner is a bizarre thought. There were no links, but why shouldn’t there be, it’s anti-racism were talking here, which football clubs really should have affinity with.
And Oldco Rangers printed this rubbish in a submission to Uefa! Good grief.
Stewart Regan finds himself with a position to defend. One of his responsibilities is to ensure clubs are licenced correctly for Uefa competitions. I am not too exercised with him coordinating a response to this issue with the club concerned, but his assertion that Rangers were legitimately licenced for season 2011-12, despite the Discounted Options Scheme, or Wee Tax Case, seems more than odd.
In order to gain a Uefa licence clubs must have paid all social taxes due by 31 December no later than 31 March. Rangers advisors, Grant Thornton UK LLP, called Rangers £2.8m liability, which was unpaid by 31 March 2011, a “potential liability”, which was subject to discussions between the club and HMRC.
In quite simple terms, a club can call any liability a potential liability, however, this particular liability was very real. If the SFA allow Uefa rules to be circumnavigated by such a self-certified dismissal they are failing their duty to the game.
Mr Regan, the fact of this matter is that the liability was real. What evidence did you see to convince you otherwise? What processes are in place to ensure that a rogue SFA executive cannot rubber stamp a licence when one should not be granted? Can a club simply say “We’re all right, this stuff is under discussion” to make the SFA look the other way?
SFA president, Campbell Ogilvie, was secretary and director of Rangers during the entire operation of the Discounted Options Scheme. He was on the SFA board with oversight duties for ensuring clubs meet Uefa licensing standards when the club were issued with their 2011-12 licence, and he is currently seeking re-election to his post.
If Rangers were denied their licence for 2011-12 Celtic would have been eligible
The chat from PR companies is perhaps the most alarming, for them, of course.
Right now there is a campaign underway to ignore Charlotte. Any journo who takes on such an influential group of interests might is facing down some of the most influential people in the media industry. Here’s a thought for you: I reckon only circa 10% of available material has been looked at. Charlotte is not going away and neither is wee Craigie.
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og
totally agree mo chara.. can we hope for an endgame to all this..
TBJ
How are you buddy?
Youtube footage of players-Sammi’s is worth a look!
Remember watching it a while ago and thinking-WOW, what a player.
At work and using my phone so cant post a link.
Probably couldn’t do it on a computer anyway!
Croydon Ad Sport @AdvertiserSport 47s
Amido Balde’s agent Tommy Langley on his client’s link with #cpfc: “Crystal Palace is a non-runner – never was a runner.” #Celtic
Although I think the Charlotte leaks re press / MSM / Craigie collusion are shocking, I think it would be naive to think that similar things don’t happen with Celtic.
As in any business, you wouldn’t bite the hands that feed you so the fact that journalists try to sweeten their sources to keep them fed with more stories shouldn’t come as a surprise.
O Dear
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/warrant-issued-arrest-former-rangers-1943983
Bt
I am ok… for an auld git ;)
masty is neil lennon, 15:33
It has been a frustrating few weeks but at least the stuff (and it is true) is coming out.
Onward and upward
The Boy Jinky, That always happens to me too mate,
With Regards to JR i also think it’s poor not to go back in for him. Very good player and has something we miss in our front line. Him and Stokes would do some damage. Sammy and Lassad for Europe to stretch teams. Its not done yet, JR’s agent obviously stalling for something else or deal would have been done on friday. No Harm to Derby but JR too good a talent.
KLV
No harm to our Craigy but the contempt he treats the law with is Jailbait, Literally, he will get hung for something silly is my bet, I just hope its after he does the undead out of a tomb.
KLV
kevinlasvegas
15:44 on
10 June, 2013
Lassad has been released
”Charlotte Charlotte who the F@@@ is Charlotte”
smokiegun csc
og
never fr a nano second did I think any f it was untrue, I just hope we have a journo, somewere in this country with the cheenies to take it to the next level and finish this debacle once and for all, when I 1st started to read these wee snippets on the rotten mob I had a wee giggle, now MAMMY DADDY!… just cant get my chops round the audacilty of them, the total disregard for the rest of Scottish football is nothng short of scandalous..
soal
that will be manner from heaven to the rotten mob.
Re. John Park, scouting etc.
Celtic have a system that can beam back ANY football match played worldwide as long as there is a TV camera there. So don’t need Youtube
Has Lassad been released I never knew that, I thought he signed a two year deal and Miku was on loan, Both gone i take it? He looked not bad in europe, Maybe too similar to Sammy in some aspects. Defo should sign JR then. Hooper looking for the off and Lassad and Miku off. need at least another 1 on top of Balde at least. Only Leaves the two tonys.
KLV
Paul67,
Just in and read your article. Haven’t read back to see any comment; so, my apologies if this has been covered already. I was delighted with what you wrote, especially the bit about 10% and Graigie not going away. What I want to know is whether anything can be done with the info that is already in the public domain to bring to book all the guilty. It galls me that we(and the rest of Scottish football) have been cheated, that this is now proved and yet no one has been held to account for it.
I try not to get involved in the Hun saga, it’s a waste of our time going on a blog and spouting at one another, If we want action we, the supporters would have to act on our own, forget about the clubs,they don’t want to rock the boat.
I remember when the Green brigade were kettled in the Gallowgate, there was someone who organised an e-mail that was sent too a few different people ( notably your SMPs ) to complain about the way that the police behaved that day, I actually signed up to the complaint and received 3 replies from my MPs, so it worked in a fashion.
Whoever has the knowhow to organise something similar, where we just sign it, then dispatch it to the people who are in charge at Hampden, to the SFA. Complain re the unopposed re-election of their President, or whatever his title is, to go through. (He’s the most inept President since George Peat), and for him too get the nod without being opposed flies in the face of justice. If we don’t agree with this then start an e-mail campain by the fans, send it to the SFA.
And send it to every Supporters club web sites, and forums, in the country. Get it organised, and let the supporters have their say. I don’t think it has happened before, re, a concerted effort by us, the supporters of all clubs, a united front.
It may catch on.
I hope this is readable,brains no working this morning.
The Spirit of Arthur Lee
15:40 on 10 June, 2013
I wonder if a flash drive might also have been taken – you never know :-)
oldtim67. Here Here, If the SFA are involved it will be the scumbag they have in charge just now or he will be replaced by another scumbag, So yeah no ones going to change it but us and fans of the other clubs who are interested in fairness and a lever playing field. ;)
KLV
Whit is Ma Take oan the Health of Stokesy’s Future Prospects at Parkheid oan the Clyde?
Ah wiz Hopin’ ye wid ask.
Well, if ye ask Me..
It…
Disnae Look TOO Salubrious… Tae Me!
The Elvis Impersonator,took a real Doin’.. at the Hauns? Feet? or Heid.. of Stokesy…or so.
It his bin Reported.
The Unfortunate Troubadour..Allegedly, Receivin’ a Broken Nose.. fae the Alleged Fist or Mebbe the Alleged Heid?.. o’ Stokesy.
Wan wey of anither.. The Upshot wiz that the Elvis Doppelganger.. Received An Alleged Broken Nose..
And let me tell You.
That..
Is Naething te Sneeze aboot??( Ouch!..ed) ( Sorry.. A jist Couldnae Resist!)… Even for an Alleged WAN!
If it turns oot that Stokesy has bin Found Guilty of the Perpetration of Mayhem against the Person of a Personage..
Then…The Charge wid Be Thrown oot..
as the Charge of Conducting Mayhem agin a Person or Persons ..is No Longer Used in U.K. Criminial Law..
But.. Ah wish it still wiz..as Ah Luv the Term~
Wull Stokesy’s Celtic Tenure survive the Addition o’ this Latest leetle Peccadillo… Tae be added tae His ..BURGEONIN’..”Rap Sheet”?
Don’t Ask Me.. Ah am still tryin’ tae Figger oot..
Why Celtic Player’s are Allowed tae go
Night Clubbin’ . at At All!
Shucks.. If Ah wur King……..
Hmmmmmm.
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
oldtim
I cant remember a competent president at humpdump..
Charlotte Fakes:
Imagine having the cheek to charge 1/2hours fee for deflecting Chico Young……….
a rolled-up newspaper and swatted like a fly should have been sufficient to deal with that little pest!
stokes better come good and give his head a shake or there will be more talk about not signing jr.
Ah Wid Plump Fur .. NO going fur Balde.. but
Goin’ fur Griffith.
Yep.. Ah hiv changed Ma Mind aboot the Boy.
Ah thought that In oor Last Game agin the Hibs
Griffith.. a Sorta Hirpled and No Fully Fit ..Griffith.at that…
Wiz Very IMPRESSIVE..
Landsakes . This Kid has it Awe..
A Guid Fitba Brain..and an Even Bettah.. Regular Wan.. tae Boot!
He Wid Score a Truck-Load of Goals fur Us..
Even Mair than… Hoops.
Neil.. Get oot that Check-Book.
Go get this Kid.
Kojo
Stil..Laughin’
Kojo
Griffiths will become a father again in the next few weeks. How does he prepare? He heads off to Magaluf with his mate for a boys holiday whilst the mother of his child is left alone to cope and possibly be rushed into hospital at anytime.
The boy can play football but he is not Celtic class on or off the field. If he matures he may be worth a look in future.
LB
Kojo
Griffiths…….not the right sort.
JR signs for Derby
Awe naw noo we’ve goat the Johnny Russell windae anaw noo…
SP
Russell was a value for money option which I feel we have passed up …..
Unless of course we are after mackaystevens… O))
starry plough
Who’s going tae clean all of these windae’s?
When Craig Met Brian and Imran
31 May 2012
Part 8/13
https://soundcloud.com/charlotteandthefakes/imranandbrian31052012part08 …
Listen from around 5.20…………… Craig and Imran do not agree with LNS that no advantage was gained indeed, Craig Whyte states quite clearly HMRC consider the EBT scheme as fraud
If only Craig & Imran gave evidence at the LNS investigation
…meanwhile, over in lala land, its business as usual…
“May 1st 2012 – the summer transfer window opened for Scottish clubs and excitement built for fans as they read newspaper article after Internet rumour after Twitter story – all to one end; the sheer adrenaline rush and thrill fans of football clubs get from the anticipation of a shiny new signing joining the ranks of their team.
Of course, I flippantly made the rather facetious use of the word ‘all’ there because one club’s fans were significantly denied the peace-of-mind in summer 2012 to get excited about what new players would sign on the dotted line, because that club’s fans were more worried about whether they would even have a club to support come the new season.
That club was of course Rangers, a team whose fans went through the absolute wringer last year, and who are not entirely free of it now.
However, the one exciting difference is while the club had to suddenly rebuild last summer with the utter dregs available at short notice both at home and abroad, this time good planning has gone into the summer break, and not only has the club arranged a very productive-looking pre-season clutch of fixtures including Belgian cracks AA Gent, EPL giants Newcastle United and Sheffield Wednesday from England’s League One, but new signings have been coming thick and fast for the Ibrox giants building a very real sense of optimism among supporters along the way.
Not only have Rangers and Ally McCoist been properly preparing for the new season, but it will be in Division 2, which, while not quite the Bundesliga compared to Division 3, is still a step up and a new adventure rather than playing, with all due respect to them, Stirling Albion 4 times again.
The biggest fillip for supporters is the sheer rebuilding taking place in Govan, however. Instead of last-minute panic signings which simply did not work out, real scouting and long-term planning has taken place and acquisitions which have been linked for months have been secured. McCoist, McDowall and Durrant have pondered these signings for a considerable time rather than having to make quick-fire decisions…..”
etc etc etc what crisis???
Kayal33 @ 15.47
Sorry, – where are you hearing this?
Livibhoy
at 16.25
Ah didnae Know that!
Noo..that Pits the Peter..and the Paul..and Ah expect the
whole Blooming ither Eleven Apostles ..oan Ma Proposed
Proposal .. which Ah made tae Neil.
As ye know.. Ah am a Practisin’…only Practisin’, Mark Ye!..
Prude..
So..Naturally, Ah frown oan Jist the Sorta Messy Shenanigans that Ye hiv jist Told Me.. that .. The Boy Griffith.. well..
Practices.
So..
Strike Ma Suggestion from the Record.
Noo.. How aboot this Guy Balde?
Is he worth the Effort tae bring him intae the Fold?
Who Knows?
Mr. Park/Parks..?
Kojo
Still Laughin’
Sky sports bsr
Undisclosed fee…
blantyretim
As I posted last week I haven’t seen enough of the Bhoy to really say but some posters on here who I respect seem to rate him and that’s good enough for me.
I await the weeping and wailing later!! I tzhink he’s too much like Anto and that Neil is looking for something different up front now if Anto was leaving then maybe Neil would have moved for JR, this transfer stuff does my head in every year.
Like Christmas I just wait and see!! Still waiting for my Chopper by the way Mum!