The business model of the SPFL’s new sponsor, cinch, is to sell cars directly to the public, cutting out the dealer network. Newco’s chairman owns a large car dealership which sponsors Newco (although it is not a shirt sponsor).
Newco have refused to comply with the SPFL contract by adding the cinch logo to players’ sleeves and elsewhere. They claim compliance would break an existing commercial deal, presumably with their own chairman, but have refused to provide evidence of any existing deal to the league.
League and club sponsors often conflict. While the SPFL was sponsored by Ladbrokes, Celtic had Dafabet blazoned across their chest and Newco had their own gambling partner. Newco’s position appears to be that any club with a pre-existing agreement with any one of its partners can veto a league sponsorship deal. Quite a thing, with 42 clubs, some of which have 20 commercial sponsorship partners.
It is always possible that the SPFL’s rules are poorly drafted on such matters, the SFA were able to exploit what appeared to be a clear rule before, but the League have examined their position and have escalated the issue. Yesterday, chairman Murdoch MacLennan wrote to all 42 clubs, stated the league’s position and informed clubs he had referred the matter to the SFA’s arbitration process.
If you think this all seems a bit contrived, you are not alone. Why stand and fight on such a puny hill? Newco are not the private fiefdom of their chairman, he is not Cnut (be careful), able to turn the tide against cinch, so why antagonise every non-compliant club in the league?
Newco want rid of MacLennan and especially SPFL chief exect Neil Doncaster. Neither will do their bidding. If the club can find a contractual oversight, it gives them grounds to call for their resignations, again.
There are other mattes at play; step forward Malmo manager, Jon Dahl Tomasson, who yesterday alluded to the matter we discussed in our State of the Club blog 10 days ago. Newco need Champions League money more acutely than oxygen itself. Should the wheels come off the white charger tonight, you can expect conflicts on every corner.
I never get what is it about people who think they are too special to follow rules. There is a want about them. Are we going to see pyros from the Newco directors’ box next? Seems logical. Fight The Man, even if The Man is just a salaried someone, responsible for converting advice or strategy onto structure.
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Morning
😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
has Stevie G been asked , about the catastrophe ?
Ernie, cheer up FFS.
Question
Have Celtic complained to FtSFA refereeing set up about the standard of refereeing at our last 2 league games?
This needs challenging right now, before we get any further into the season.
I seethe new Huncomplaince officer didn’t cite the ex Hun after the Hearts game
Has he cited any Dundee player yet ?
We Must challenge this right now,we already know and particularly after last night, what FtSFA refs needs to deliver for a club this year
Get it out in the Open now Celtic
Get our players the protection they deserve and refereed fairly
PS, will UEFA offer a retrospective ban to the cheat from last night ,that got an innocent Bhoy sent off
MARSPAPA
What catastrophe?
It’s a blip dontcha know!
Hope you are good mate!
…………naw, nup…… not a chance…….the doors been metaphorically opened to it bein’ a “blip”………
bad news is just for the Tims…………….
Baghdad CSC
TIMMY7_NOTED on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:54 AM
I thought the huns would go through last night so I’m more delighted that they didn’t than those claiming, after the event, that they always thought the huns would be out.
Daily Mail reporting Eddie willing to run down his contract – not the first time this story has run.
Personally, I’m perfectly ok with Eddie staying this season and playing a role in getting us automatic Champions League next season.
It’s a difficult market to sell in which is why the hun will hold on to most if not all their top players.
NorrieM
We can’t complain from the back of the bus.
Spineless lot.
Revelling in the huns failure this morning it’s great fun. Amazes me that some can’t even enjoy the hun failure.
ERNIE LYNCH on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:50 AM
Personally, I thought that late goal in Sweden was tie-changing. Going 1-0 against ten men, I really couldn’t see how Malmo would come back. Good job I’m not a betting man :)
AN DÚN on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:57 AM
I would agree on the basis that Eddie really does “play a role”. We can’t really afford our prized asset to stroll around the pitch waiting for his contract to run down.
If we get the Eddie of old, I’d be happy to let him stay another season. I’m not optimistic though.
TIMMY7_NOTED on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:58 AM
It’s all the more fun if you weren’t expecting it.
Enjoy the day Bhoys – we live in the moment!
Great to see GG on last night btw.
This Dear Green Place CSC.
HH
I’m not worried about Eddy running down his contract.
We’ll get £50 million for Kyogo this time next year.
:-(
(How long is his contract?)
BADGERHC on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:15 AM
@ JHB
❤👍🙏 take care pal.
AN DÚN on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:57 AM
Daily Mail reporting Eddie willing to run down his contract – not the first time this story has run.
defection tactic from hurting huns
PHILBHOY on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:54 AM
MARSPAPA
What catastrophe?
It’s a blip dontcha know!
Hope you are good mate!………………………………
Feeling absolutely champion this morning ….feared the worse when Malmo went down to 10 men .
WHAT a halftime team talk and turnaround by the Malmo Bhoys .
need to get FAIRHILL BHOY up to a golf course near you for a blethur and a game .
Hope you and the girls are well . 😀👍
ERNIE LYNCH on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:42 AM
Congratulations to the punters who betted against the huns last night.
But were these not a bit of fun, consolation bets rather than genuine forecasts of the outcome?
And if not why were the sums bet so modest?
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Your wrong to make so many assumptions about ” How Much” money anyone gambled on Malmo to beat the Huns….for all you know I ( and others ?) may have bet around £100 or more on Malmo…but you will NEVER know.
I did NOT Bet on Malmo as a so called ” Consolation Bet” whatever that is ???….I believed that Malmo would score at least one goal at Ipox…THAT was MY Opinion and I am entitled to Bet on MY opinions/beliefs.
I take it that YOU lost money with the Huns getting Humped, and that is why you have decided to deride anyone who DID put a Bet on Malmo ?
Its NONE of your business ” How Much Money” anyone has placed in Bets etc…..Your Post is borne out of Jealousy and bitterness just because Celtic supporters have WON Money on the huns getting GUBBED…and just like that Chump ” JHB”…You dont like it.
A word to the wise….There is a very old ” Gamblers Saying/ mindset”…NEVER ask any man ” How Much money they had Bet…and NEVER ask a Gambler ” How Much he/she has Won or Lost”.
Has anyone ever seen ERNIE and JHB in the same room at the same time ?
ERNIE LYNCH on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:42 AM
Congratulations to the punters who betted against the huns last night.
But were these not a bit of fun, consolation bets rather than genuine forecasts of the outcome?
And if not why were the sums bet so modest?
What a pathetic and peurile comment. So because I didn’t put £100 or more on a Malmo win, I couldn’t have really expected them to win? I wouldn’t have been shocked had Rangers qualified, but I spent Monday and Tuesday telling my sons Malmo would win. Nor even draw. Win.
You sound like a primary school kid ridiculing the boy who got the girl just because she dissed you.
Gambling can develop into a serious problem. That is why I only ever bet what I can afford to lose. I’m sure most gamblers are the same.
But no matter. That comment tells me so much of what an absolute spoilt brat you really are. Totally lost what little respect I had for you now.
Grow up.
Wow – when I saw the number of posts I thought we must have signed Lionel Messi, then it became clear that it was all about It’s-Definitely-Not-Rangers. Just like back in the old days when Rangers used to get knocked out of Europe. “Mission Accomplished”, you might say.
Well, if we had been going to sign Messi we certainly won’t be now! Not after that result.
In fact it’s more likely we’d give a job to some old dinosaur because we always have to look back!
Onwards and sidewards……..
MARSPAPA
All well thanks!
I’ll let you know about the golf, as old war wounds are playing up!
Take care!
NORRIEM on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:54 AM
Surely the question of Dundee’s tactics must first be adked to our consultant who is their Technical Director.
HH.
Is there a more horrible bunch of cheats in Europe? Goldson got that boy sent off in a similar way to Kamara getting Calmac sent off, though in Goldson’s case he actually fouled his opponent.
Abba .
When I called you last night from Glasgow
And another winning bet here on Malmo 😉🤣
Good Morning all this fine day…
HH
Fantastic result !
Deprives them of their 30m and the prestige of the CL. They will need to raise cash in other ways now.
In days of old this would see Lawwell/the Board (who always took Sevco as their point of reference) cutting our spend on players. If anyone tries that with AP he should tell them to eff off. Their result doesn’t change our requirements one iota.
But last nights result was a pleasure !!
Just read back, note to self- ignore Shona…..
TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:12 AM
Way over the top.
I seem to have hit a nerve.
Or burst a bubble.
Shortie got a few of their mates round last night to watch the game on tele.
They are trying so so so so hard to curry favour with Huns.
They’ll probably be allowed access just in time to watch the whole thing implode.
I thought and BELIEVED BEFORE the Huns kicked off against Malmo, that Malmo would score at LEAST ONE GOAL more than the Huns, as my ” Correct Score Bet” of 3-2 BEFORE the game, went down obviously. Maybe I was a wee bit GREEDY in looking for BIG Odds, rather than Malmo to win just 1-0 etc ?
Back in 2002, Arsenal were due to play Juventus at Highbury in the CL….BEFORE that match I was in the Bookies and I took the following Bet at Odds of 150/1…
Freddie Lungberg to score 1st…and Arsenal to win by the ” Correct Score” of 3-1…
Freddie DID score the 1st Goal that night, and IF I remember correctly he also scored Arsenals 3rd goal late on in the game to get my Bet ” UP”…
I had a great night in The Queens Park Cafe that night AND the next Day in the same Pub ….the drinks were on me…LOL.
It wasnt a ” Consolation Bet”…whatever that is ????
GREENPINATA on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:20 AM
NORRIEM on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:54 AM
Surely the question of Dundee’s tactics must first be adked to our consultant who is their Technical Director.
HH.
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Does conflict of interest of holding positions at two clubs in the same league not come onto play ?
MAZZY on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:27 AM
‘In days of old this would see Lawwell/the Board (who always took Sevco as their point of reference) cutting our spend on players.’
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That has to be a concern.
FRIESDORFER on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:26 AM
And another winning bet here on Malmo 😉🤣
Good Morning all this fine day…
HH
…………….
Well done young man !
I plan to spend some of my winnings hopefully on Friday with many Beers ?
HH Mate.
ERNIE LYNCH on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:27 AM
TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:12 AM
Way over the top.
I seem to have hit a nerve.
Or burst a bubble.
………………
Naw you havent hit a nerve…your Posts about Punters having a Bet or Two and WINNING was as ARROGANT as you meant it to be…
Are you “JHB” ?
Ernie –
You don’t get to decide what is over the top.
By the way, I know you believe yourself to be the blog intellectual, so here’s a free tip.
The past tense of the verb to bet is bet.
Those who bet Malmo
not . . .
Those who betted Malmo
You’re welcome.
MARSPAPA on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:27 AM
‘Does conflict of interest of holding positions at two clubs in the same league not come onto play ?’
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It’s a bizarre appointment, and opens up both clubs to suspicions and accusations, however unjustified, of connivance and collusion.
MARSPAPA on 11TH AUGUST 2021 8:52 AM
Morning
has Stevie G been asked , about the catastrophe
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I was thinking exactly the same. Last night was really catastrophic for them, especially financially. Getting Malmo, they must have fancied their chances. Getting a lifeline with a 95th minute goal, scoring early last night and playing a half against 10 men, makes it a lot worse (psychologically as well). They’d have surely fancied their chances against Ludogorets. It gives us a huge boost, as I think they’d have strengthened the team. I still think we’ll do well to get past AZ Alkmaar but at least it’s a straight fight for the league now, without them having the CL finances.
TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 11TH AUGUST 2021 9:35 AM
Yeah, definitely hit a nerve.