As newco chief executive, Derek Llambias reported to his AGM yesterday, he meets the SFA today to discuss further involvement of Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley at his club. Ashley is nearing the end of a power-struggle between his faction, which appears to include the Easdale brothers, and pretty-much everyone else who goes to Ibrox, as well as Dave King and other worthies noticeable by their absence when the assets of oldco were to be paid for.
One of this morning’s newspapers appears to suggest SFA board member Peter Lawwell may retire from this meeting on account of him apparently having a conflict of interest, however, I believe this would be extraordinarily unlikely. Peter is no more or less incentive to see business being conducted appropriately than anyone else.
That’s not to say there’s not a conflict of interest. SFA president, Campbell Ogilvie, will also attend the meeting. Ogilvie passed his Rangers shares to his wife when he became an executive director of Hearts. SFA Articles of Association expressly forbids a person from having an influence with one club while “directly or indirectly” being a shareholder in another without the prior written consent of the SFA.
Mr Ogilvie may have attained prior written consent of the SFA on this subject before accepting the Hearts job, but if he did, I don’t see the need to transfer his shares to a family member. This makes Ogilvie look like a tawdry ducker and diver, wholly inappropriate to lead the Association. If I was Llambias I’d challenge Ogilvie the first moment he opened his mouth.
As I said earlier in the week, don’t get too hung up on Ashley’s shareholding. If it proves a stumbling block he could play The Offshore Game and quickly disinvest to an entity based in the British Virgin Islands (seems to be the hot location for these types), the control of which could never be traced to him.
Those hoping the SFA will inhibit Ashley’s land-grab of retail and other rights are also likely to be disappointed. JJB and Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan established precedent that he was able to conclude extensive trading contract with other clubs while in charge of Wigan without compromising multi-ownership principles. Ashley can own and exploit all commercial rights of newco.
The key point Ashley will be concerned about in SFA rules is article 13. (3), which forbids persons from having “any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration of another club”.
The rules permit the SFA to grant Ashley permission to increase his shareholding but the phrase “any power whatsoever” is patently clear. Ashley cannot appoint board members or offer loan players.
The Dear Green Place
Yesterday’s uncertainty alarmed many in Glasgow but the reality of the news brought disaster to some. May God help each of them.
There’s always a spring in the step when news of our pal Kano arrives. That changed when I opened the email from Carolyn yesterday to hear Martin was in Intensive Care. We know through his time on the blog that Kano brought vigour and resolve to his life years before his illness struck. If anyone can overcome this, it’s him.
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WeefratheTim
:-))))))
sell them and get something nice for Christmas lol
HH
Jude
what about Joe Lawson?
Really busy day tomorrow, so Night Night all. KTF.
Weefra HH praying to We Oscar.
Dena29
Good read…”on fields of green”, the one I’m referring to is titled Reality Bites.
danso_1888
22:52 on 23 December, 2014
Doooooooh ……….
Make that Wee Oscar. Wit a tube I am.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
!!Bada Bing!!
23:07 on
23 December, 2014
hun skelper-i think the ‘for the good of Scottish football…’ , mince will come to the fore, threats of no TV money,lay offs etc etc
and they will conveniently forget the lay offs due to there non payment to creditors and hmrc
HH
Ali G in Norn Ireland interviewing a DUP rep …
Ali G … are you Irish ?
DUP rep … no i’m British
Ali G … so are you here on holiday ?
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
23:12 on
23 December, 2014
Dena29
Good read…”on fields of green”, the one I’m referring to is titled Reality Bites.
I’ll have a look do I just get onto his blog or have to sign in?
HH
Auldheid
Just on to say a quick but heart felt thank you for all your efforts
You have shown huge amounts of perseverance, determination and courage to keep going in the face of a widespread conspiracy of silence on the part of the media. You are doing a job that by rights they should have undertaken
That you also have to put up with sniping from some of those who are supposed to be on the same side is frankly appalling!
Keep up the good work!
HH
Bhoys and Ghirls, thanks for the messages of support for Laura, and more importantly prayers Stephanie (HT I thought you may have known her)
Have just spent the last 40-45 mins on FaceTime with her, very tearful
Melbourne Mick,
if still about, I have convinced her to head to Melbourne, and spend some time with Celtic supporting family, if you don’t mind, can I get your email from Paul, she will be there for end of Jan, and would like to attend your wee club for some game on 1st Feb ?
PS – Bobby will also be in our prayers
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
I got it am off to read now laters Timland
HH
Dena 29
It’s twenty quid to get on the site. I’ve ok’d it for you meantime, so just Google “On fields of Green. You can square me up on Saturday.
:-)
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
dena29-i can’t see it not happening mate
Cowiebhoy
tell Laura we are thinking about her and the loss of her friend Stephanie..
there will be lots of candles burning at the Christmas vigil in St Josephs tomorrow evening..
BTW
during Saturday evening mass someone broke into the sacristy and stole the pp car keys phone and a few other items…
THE EXILED TIM
22:49 on
23 December, 2014
There was always the possibility that the UEFA licencing process in 2011 had been done properly given the number of rules/Articles and escape clauses they might offer the SFA and RFC.
That possibility has still not been ruled out, but based on what the discussions with Celtic and what the SFA said in response to their enquiries revealed, my degree of certainty that dereliction by the SFA happened is at 99.9% whilst the possibility of skullduggery by RFC is at 99%.
The thing is we have to be at 100% with SFA to go to the next stage and as I explained earlier (getting advice/absence/illness) it has taken longer to move from 99.9% to 100% than is ideal. None of the delay was caused with Celtic and I doubt they thought the SFA would not have been approached by now.
However there should be movement in January and if we get to 100% or SFA try to fob us off from getting there, then I think the Celtic shareholders and support as a whole are entitled to demand that the SFA answer.
One excuse might be the criminal proceedings against Whyte and his cohorts but that will only serve to delay matters not stop them. In respect of the criminal proceedings BDO will be provided with a summary of what caused Res12 to be adjourned rather than voted against as we believe BDO have sought the same info.
One way or another the truth will come out. Perversely and frustratingly the longer it takes the more likely it is that it will happen.
The limit of Celtic’s role and powers are a cause of misunderstanding and rather than set out another story that explains my thinking in that regard (based on my experience of dealing with them to get the Review Panel process changed back in 2010/11), I confine it to saying
In certain circumstances it is better to get someone outside your tent to piss in rather than piss in your own tent. The piss puddle still has to be cleared up.
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67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon ….The angels are with Wee Oscar in Heaven.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors
23:13 on
23 December, 2014
danso_1888
22:52 on 23 December, 2014
Doooooooh ……….
is the truth uncomfortable or can you no wrong in celtic?
Cowiebhoy
There are no words to describe what has happened in Glasgow. It has touched so many. I hope your daughter is feeling the metaphorical arms of the Celtic family around her in her grief.
BT & WC from earlier
Thanks, there is a few CQNrs connected to her on Facebook and Twitter ( I don’t do either ), so hopefully she will get a few messages
Heading off now for Christmas myself
My auld Maws Birthday tomorrow, then onto mass at 9 pm, so may not be about
May I wish every one of CQN and their families
Hail HailA very Happy and Blessed Christmas
Should have been
May I wish every one of CQN and their families
A very Happy and Blessed Christmas
Hail Hail – Hoooooops :-)
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
A good read indeed , although I’m not an advocate of death by a thousand cuts
a swift clean break would be more my cup of tea .
I did like like the deserting to Rome paragraph history repeating itself maybe and as they say their grandchildren will be supporting Celtic (hopefully)
Hail Hail
Auldheid
That is an answer I can appreciate, many thanks, made me feel a whole lot better.
Love to J, and a very joyful Christmas to you both.
HH
And keep on keeping on mi amigo.
Cowiebhoy
Happy Christmas sir
maybe see you 27th
Hail Hail
67 heaven.
celtic fc our cowardly and no matter how many dohs you say will not change this fact.
I don’t really give a toss wether Rangers are the old mob, or they are Sevco, whatever. I am enjoying their agony and the pain that their confused “knuckle dragger” supporters are living with. Who cares if they legally deid ? Best they continue to be Zombies ( and no offence intended for other Zombies)
Cowiebhoy
Take care and god bless.
HH
KTF
danso_1888
You’ve no been on for a while, good to see you back.
The blog needs truth sayers like your good self.
It’s been turgid of late, far too many sookers playing the msm, plc game, too afraid to question anything, and when you do, dearie me, they are worse than the hun, cos they should know better.
HH
Evening fholks
Been trying to get house ready for Christmas, but my thoughts today still harp back to those poor souls from yesterday. Makes me humble for what I have around me.
God Bless those poor souls from yesterday, Kano and Wee Shay and their families
HH
CRC
Definitely goodnight Timland from me
Christmas is all about family spending time with those we can and remembering those who have passed
May we all have a little prayer tonight for families in need everywhere.
Hail Hail
Dena29
You across on 27th?
HH
CRC
THE EXILED TIM,
thank you I call it as I see it and celtic plc in my opinion are cowards and also so are some posters in my opinion.
Weeman67@19.24
Scrolling back? I know £26 for a bottle of plonk. Nuts. Mate manages an Indep Wine shop and always gets me a decent bottle for Christmas table. Liked that one so much asked him to get me another bottle. Won’t make that mistake again. Wish it had have been for two. Just have to move to Florida.
HH
danso_1888
Aye :)
But at the end of the day it woodny be a laugh if we all thot the same……..tho we should, cos one thing for sure, we are all on the same side, how strange is that, we are on the same side yet we argue like feck, they are doing a grand job of the divide and rule so they are.
HH
applause for exiled tim.
gearoid1998
Ha, Spain at this time of the year is amazin re bargins, the shops are full of quality offers.
A vino called Coto de Imaz, this one
http://rioja.uvinum.es/coto-de-imaz-reserva-2008?gaw=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAwuSkBRC7qKq8rr7796sBEiQA5VnSuFiyjL0pz4FGE5uP7oVjGjwPMloTDzzPcrqOPK1ppswaAkQH8P8HAQ
Got them for half price yesterday, 3.50 euros a bottle, had to buy a case, or 2, they are all cuttin each others throats just now, it’s magic so it is
Also got El Coto @ less than 17 euros a case, normally over 5 euros a pop, and some totally obscure stuff, slowly working the way thro them, all at silly prices.
HH
HH
Auldheid…ive nothing but praise for the man..and i do believe his endevours will be succesful..i really do…i respect his work so much….with regards to my early post regarding the hun and if they dont qaulify for the top league this year….my understanding is that the SPFL board can impliment reconstruction Without a Club vote…meaning that if Thems dont get up under their own steam…the SPFL..can reconstruct the league without the clubs sayso…If this happens….do we just bite the pillow and say..ok….
Right, thanks for the chat, been an education as ever.
Take care and god bless all of Timland.
Sleep well.
Heart goes out to the good people of Glasgow.
HH
KTF
YNWA