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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I’m not going to be back on CQN, so let me take this opportunity of wishing every single one of you on the blog a great Christmas and a fantastic New Year.
Hail Hail.
!!Bada Bing!!…CMcL likes his soup…
Thanks for all the white wine advice. I managed to get some of the Marlborough stuff. I might even try it and let you know if we run out of Fleurie over Xmas.
Timeforchange,
You should check who her contract is with.
Whilst they may appear to be the same, I suspect her contract is legally with ‘ a call centre ‘ company rather than the reputable company
Auldheid. As much as I admire what you bring to CQN to say they would have to contact all the other clubs before making a statement I would again have to ask why ? Celtic are involved in the entertainment business so looking after the support should be high on there priority to say it would be to much work if true would be a shocking admission of lack of empathy with the support. As I said before there silence hangs in the air like a bad smell.Who said honesty is the best policy certainly not Celtic or Scottish football.H.H.
Tom,
You mean just until 2015 I hope? Enjoy your wee break too and good luck for the new job.
Thanks to everyone who has purchased the CQN Annual 2015 so far.
BRTH has been under the weather and has spent the last week in bed, unable even to talk to himself. He’s had the Annual for company and he called me just now to say that he was surprised at how good it was! Cheeky so-and -so.
Anyway some festive cheer for a CQNer.
We said we’d sort out a very special 3 course carvery lunch for 4 on a Sunday afternoon of your choice in the exclusive Number 7 Restaurant at Celtic Park for a lucky CQN Annual reader.
I have just selected a name at random and the winner is Order Number 2316. I will post out the letter confirming the prize tomorrow morning. Congratulations!
You can still order the CQN Annual with a choice of Celtic DVDs from http://www.cqnbookstore.com
Incidentally if you haven’t ordered the fast selling Caesar & The Assassin you might soon find there are none left. This is easily our best book and also our biggest selling one so far.
I had a thousands here – now I have just over 100.
ItaliaBhoy
18:17 on
23 December, 2014
I think the same club arrangement was a demand placed by CG, which was accepted by all the clubs who saw the commercial benefits of it to them and if Celtic had objected in public it would have scuppered the deal.
That is not top say they had no objections to that part, but you have to look at the issue in the round and context of all SPL clubs being party to the agreement..
Tom McLaughlin
18:33 on
23 December, 2014
I’m not going to be back on CQN, so let me take this opportunity of wishing every single one of you on the blog a great Christmas and a fantastic New Year.
Hail Hail.
hope you and yours have a great Christmas and New Year
Hail Hail
Auldheid,
Then Celtic should just have made clear their objections, and that they did not sign up to the “same club” fiction.
That others did is up to them, but we could easily have maintained a dissenting opinion and made that public without scuppering any deal.
What would they do? Sue us?
WC-Great work from all you bhoys,well done.HH
winning captains
18:43 on 23 December, 2014
Just rescued mine from the pub. Been there since Sunday.
Auldheid
“I think the same club arrangement was a demand placed by CG, which was accepted by all the clubs who saw the commercial benefits of it to them and if Celtic had objected in public it would have scuppered the deal.”
Also Celtic have to do what’s best in the interest of their shareholders, similar to Res 12 por cierto
Distressing news re Kano Paul.
Thee would be no better Christmas present than to hear news of an improvement.
God bless you Martin.
italiabhoy-as excellent CQN’r Cowiebhoy said,when they started v Brechin City,a simple ‘welcome to the league’ blah blah blah paragraph ,would have nipped everything in the bud at the start.Now we are getting quotes attributed to PL ,of fan safety,if we say anything now.HH
Tom Mc
Merry Christmas.
Mibbee see you @ CQN corner this weekend?
HH jamesgang
I take it that the creditors approved the same club s**t
ItaliaBhoy. I admire those who love our club so much they try to protect the club when there is doubt about the actions of the club however, I feel that the loser in this whole situation with Rangers is truth itself and Celtic have not kept the support up to speed with what was and is going on. That leaves many of the support feeling distrustful of the club.If there is no need for that mistrust and Celtic have acted honourably why not make a statement letting the support know there position ? H.H.
lennon’s passion
Glad you got it back – needed a drink myself after Sunday.
Boy asking me to take him to Firhill but your comment that he’s a jinx needs to be considered!
Paul
Very loose with your descriptions today…
“One of this morning’s newspapers appears to suggest…”
You cannot call a comic a newspaper..
Happy Christmas
winning captains – just placed my order! Merry Christmas to all.
rwe
hows your book coming along. Talking to tbm Sunday ..
Tom McLaughlin
18:33 on
23 December, 2014
I’m not going to be back on CQN, so let me take this opportunity of wishing every single one of you on the blog a great Christmas and a fantastic New Year.
Hail Hail.
Hope the element of permanency was unintentional in this post.
Grey Brigade CSC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72OKynbrNFs
Pat & Greg Kane performing a truly fabulous version of Kate Bush’s song
“The Man with the Child in his Eyes”
Dedicated to Kano
HH & KTF
Tom
can we run a sweep on your next moniker?? O)))
Good luck in the new job in the new year….
Back in the day when ole Hue and Cry………. did Hair.
Tom McLaughlin,
All the best to you and yours. As others have said, I hope you intend coming back here after the holidays.
From a Canadian TV website:
The former president of a Brampton, Ont., soccer club and his wife were identified as two of the six victims killed when a garbage truck crashed into a group of pedestrians in downtown Glasgow on Monday.
In a Facebook message posted Monday evening, the Bramalea Celtic Football Club said ex-president Jack Sweeney, 68, was one of the victims who were fatally struck by the vehicle as it careened through George Square. Sweeney’s wife Lorraine, 69, and their 18-year-old granddaughter Erin McQuade were also killed, according to the club. The three victims were residents of Dumbarton, Scotland, located northwest of Glasgow.
“It is with great shock and sadness we share with you our friend and past President Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine and granddaughter Erin were victims of (Monday’s) tragedy in Glasgow. Our thoughts and prayers go to the Family and friends of the Sweeney family (sic),” the message said.
Sweeney’s friend Thomas Donnelly told CTV News Channel on Tuesday that the couple had moved to Canada from Scotland with their two daughters in the 1990s. He described him as a “quiet and unassuming man” who was popular with the other club members. Donnelly said Sweeney served as president of the club from 1996 to 1998.
“He was just a really nice guy, became president of the club because he was so well liked,” said Donnelly, who also served as the president of the Bramalea club years ago.
Donnelly said the couple eventually moved back to Scotland in 1999 after their daughters decided to leave Canada. “(He) wanted to be with his family … He was a real good family man.”
Sweeney’s granddaughter, Erin McQuade, worked at the Cameron House Hotel and Resort. The general manager Allan Reich released a statement on Tuesday.
“We have lost one of our brightest and dedicated members of housekeeping … We want to offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Erin and to all those who have been affected by the tragic events at George Square.”
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
Not too bad so far.
Putting the messages and stories together will require me to be locked away for a few days as far as I can tell. Think I should ask WC or BRTH for some tips. :o)
BTW if you felt the urge to say a word or two to Tony please don’t hesitate. This is a very inclusive enterprise. The email address is rweinvisble@gmail.com
Have a grand Christmas with those you love.
HH
winning captains
My CQN annual arived today in darkest France.
Merci beaucoup to you and your team.
At least I am sure to have at least one prezzie under the tree on Christmas morn…
… and a lot to read over the holiday period.
Gardez le Foi
Sixtae
I was thinking of turning SSB on again ……. Has Laurie from Dennistoun stopped talking yet? Or is he still being a self aggrandising blowhard ?
SFTB
If you are looking for a great quality “budget” white wine then look no further than the Autralian Riesling at £6.99 a bottle from ALDI.
Stunningly good for the money – crisp and tart – and would put most Sauvignon Blancs to shame that are double the price.
Auldheid
I expect Celtic to do the right thing. It’s that simple.
Not to be party to a lie, or facilitate cheats and vile, violent bigots.
That the club didn’t leaves many of us with a choice to make.
I’m torn over this, having supported Celtic for over 40 years, torn and hurt that I will be paying to be cheated if I support Celtic.
Every time I think about the silence, connivance, charade, it strengthens my opposition.
overseasbhoy
Let me know which DVD you’d like me to send to you in New Jersey!
Any Tradamus Lampada FP’s of a certain vintage recall when St Pats with a Jack Gilroy led team that included future Thistle, Morton and Dumbarton player Brian Gallagher and future European Cup winner John (Solly) O’Hare won the Kelvin Hall 5’s. Well Jackie Sweeney was part of the 6 bhoys squad.
BSR
Just saw a YouTube of them doing the same song in High Wycombe a year ago.
They looked like a pair of bouncers and Pat’s voice was an octave lower :o)
gearoid1998
18:12 on 23 December, 2014
SFTB
If yer feeling quids in/flush. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc £26approx
Less flush. Three Wooly Sheep £9
I hope that’s for a two pack….$25.99 at Total Wine here in Florida…..??
Try Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc…$10.97……..
winning captains
18:43 on 23 December, 2014,
Just checked my order number and it matches, even got the kids to double check it :))
Hope BRTH picks up soon, I was flattened for a while there with a virus, still a wee bit iffy. HH