As reported in The Herald yesterday, the judiciary, police and Crown Office Prosecution Service (COPS) colluded in an “unlawful” manner against individuals who were simultaneously subject of a campaign by prominent Rangers supporters over control of the club’s assets before and after liquidation.
Sheriff Lindsay Wood granted police 22 warrants in an investigation into the takeover of Rangers at a time when a high-profile campaign was underway against the same people to secure the assets of the club post-administration and liquidation by ‘real Rangers people’. The Herald also reported that Wood was a prominent Rangers fan who attended games, social events and displayed a photo of Ibrox in his office.
Accusations of collusion by police against groups of individuals are common, but it is rare to find the judiciary and prosecution services involved. It is rarer still that they go after white-collar professionals. If this is what they will do for their team against accountants and lawyers, what would they do to you?
No less an authority than sheriff principle for Glasgow and Strathkelvin concluded Wood “submitted a misleading report”. Senior investigating officer, Chief Inspector Jim Robertson, chanted a Rangers song during interviews. A judge ruled that Robertson gave evidence that was “patently untrue” and acted in an “intimidatory”, “threatening” and reprehensible” manner.
Sheriff Wood accepted his failings and announced he would retire in May this year. So far, compensation payments to victims have reached £40m. Remember, this is only what was published in The Herald yesterday. Fair play to them, if ever you wonder why we need a strong traditional media, this is it.
Let’s be clear, however, there is a lot more that has not come out. If you think Wood and Robertson were architects of this, you are wildly mistaken. Only the Scottish Government have the ability to look deeper, but there are some clear lines to follow up.
When this was all happening, individuals working on this put themselves at significant personal risk and have since wisely gone to ground. While I think that risk has passed, it is not my gamble to take. But I know for sure if the Scottish Government took a hard look at the COPS, their prosecution decisions and their unprecedented leaking of information to the press – by official email (which I’ve seen), they would find out what we all know but some prefer to ignore.
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PTB88 12.40am
I see your point … don’t believe everything you read
But again … it’s up to each individual… if I ever read the SPFL website, which I never have and probably never will … I would go with my own judgement and not what the SPFL writer had written … each to their own
But if you have spare cash for WWE (whatever that is) go for it …
It’s your cash and what you enjoy
An Tearmann,
Big Chap, this is a Blog, IMHO, a Treasured Blog.
If ernie disnae want to go and meet other Celts that is indeed his prerogative. I visited the corner a couple of times. I would have went mair but the wee man was shy @ that time.
I find ernie Bhoy and yer self fascinating as you take us back to Skool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ifKxCnXXvk
The Judge don’t Budge – got an old Skool, JJ @ SWG£ 4th Feb.
Anne Budge the Eastern Star Harlot.
What will come to Light?
SWG3
Oops.
PAULSTHROUGHBALL88 on 14TH JANUARY 2023 12:11 AM
AN TEARMANN
Ptb’It’s difficult to ascertain tone at times when reading posts, but your latest reply reads fairer to me than previous exchanges we’ve had.
At- Only because it acknowledges evidence provided
by Ernie.you were asked and didnt
Ptb- My tone probably didn’t come over well after the weaponization of the Church remark was made either.
At – i didnt note or bother
Ptb- So, now that you’ve acknowledged that I didn’t mischievously misquote the late Archbishop,
At i acknowledged that Ernie bailed you out
Ptb- I’ll try to take the personal out of any future posts replying to or addressing you, though I reserve the right to retaliate if necessary!
At- you post in whatever way you feel free too,wee tip dont go down the beer or drug route,you see how quickly Mod stepped in when you referred to his behaviour,haha°keep it real,mind an evidence your retaliation tho otherwise youll be had wi a nice Chianti lol
Ptb- As regards the invite to the corner, I don’t feel at all threatened by that, and am pretty sure that’s not your intention. But it’s only fair to say thanks, but no thanks, it won’t be happening.
At-we had a chat early december Paul,i referred to anonymity then and you preferred that.so dont worry the invite was made knowing your answer
Ptb -“I dont feel threatened”
What insecurity is in you that on a Celtic blog you would feel threatened meeting another Celtic fan?
Your fookin right its not my intention to threaten ,but i do wish and wonder how you come to introduce “threat” into meeting a Celtic fan?
Making up narratives.
Still dint get that original moniker? Shall i ask Mod? hahaha
Gerry Bhoy,
It is incredible how much Ange has Built this Squad.
We are adding the MVP Japanese player to the mix.
May I remind you :) Reo didnae even make the Japan Squad!!!!!!!
Champions League next Season, as I expect, we are gonnae do well. I know Ange wants to win it, getting to the last 8 would be Great. Why Not 4-2…………………..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ZKQfp7D6U&t=254s
PeteC
Ernie is free to be anyone he want.i understand his anonymity oddly.
A wee ditty jumbo
https://youtu.be/NVLAcKRmjt4
HH
AT
I’m sure you will recognise this.
I cannae believe it is this long.
30 Years m8, 30 Years.
Time is Flying like a Bird.
https://warp.net/gb/artificial-intelligence
Petec 1.20am
Am loving Ange … trying not to get too carried away yet “mate” .. I wrote that in my best Australian accent :-)
But good times … done the Celtic tour with MissGFTB in November … she was buzzing, for years not interested in any football … then the season we lost the league she became so much more interested, probably because she was stuck in the house with me ….. never she is never off Celtic Twitter and am no allowed to find out the starting 11 until she tells me … it’s magical
The wee shoite still doesn’t like Broony (but I make a point in telling her if Fleetwood have won) or Lenny but that’s just to annoy me … funnily enough Jota is her Bhoy :-)
Not sure why !!!!
Hope all is good with you
GerryBhoy, Ange Loves the Celtic Support, he Loves our passion for Celtic.
Reo Hatate – the Guy is insanely good………………………………….
Incoming IWATA
Callum has been Incredible for many years now.
WOW
Seems to me that Every windae Celtic are, under Ange, Strengthening Hardcore style. 👍
AN TEARMANN
Ernie didn’t “bail me out”, I had the information on the source, and, given that Ernie had provided evidence of the accuracy of the quote, I then supplied that information.
As regards the corner, I said what I did to make clear that whatever my reason for not accepting your kind, friendly invitation, it wasn’t out of any worry about a face-to -face meeting.
Just clarifying, not creating any narrative.
You might wish the blog to work in a certain way, but it was set up to let people post in anonymity, as you do, no matter how many cqners you’ve met in person, or how much you prefer to put a face to a name.
If that ever changes, or P67 decides that your way would be an improvement, with your ‘validation’ fine, we’ll deal with that then.
Oh, and I didn’t refer to the Mod’s behaviour, I referred to yours. You know, where the mod asked you to do something, and you refused.
So don’t be too surprised or upset when you’re on the other side of that.
Sleep well.
Petec 1.41am
Our Reo is brave enough to “make” the pass, even if it doesn’t always come off
Plus …. He never stops
I know the goalscorers always get the praise, but I really think wee Kyogo is pretty special … my type of Celt :-) always smiling
PAULSTHROUGHBALL88 on 14TH JANUARY 2023 12:46 AM
AN TEARMANN @12:30 PM
Ptb-There was me trying to be nice, too.
At- yawn,me tae.
Ptb- However I’ll reserve judgement as that was a long reply and you maybe missed my attempt at a more conciliatory tone.
At- did i? I dont think i missed anything. I seen you interpret an invitation to meet a Celt as a threat and that is sad,truly.
Ptb- If not, no big deal, anyway.
At – yup your right of anonymity and ability to switch moniker is assured.
You have that in common with the racist skank who weaponized the faith a few years back,
Gerry,
Kyogo is a silent assassin.
The Boss now knows he can gie Callum a rest knowing Cameron can run the Team.
We are likely to win a Treble this Season but it’s mair to do with the CL next Season.
Who knows Howevaaaaah. Maybe there will be another Scottish Cup type going away present a la Bobby Madhuns last act.
Petec 1.57am
Heehaw won yet … let’s get into the LC final then take it from there … by all accounts Bealsy has said Ange is lucky to have the resources … I will leave with Ange’s response in the press conference as I hit my kip
“I agree, mate. I’m an extremely lucky man. I work for a fantastic football club with fantastic people. I’ve got a beautiful family. I’ve been doing this for 25 years now and long may it continue.”
🍀
Oh, aye, the one you can’t name and can’t produce any evidence of his post, you know, the kind of thing you demand of others.
Still, glad that you’re able to vent your remaining anger at him/her on here, probably healthier for you.
Enjoy the match tomorrow.
GFTB on 14th January 2023 2:00 am
“I agree, mate. I’m an extremely lucky man. I work for a fantastic football club with fantastic people. I’ve got a beautiful family. I’ve been doing this for 25 years now and long may it continue.”
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I have cherry picked the comment. :D
Off to Hampdump this day, North Stand…Section C1.
Will their be peculiar betting patterns flagged when there are over 3.5 First half Celtic Goals?
Naw – but I’d give that a go.
their- there
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QsFNqL8eSc
Hello again all you young rebels.
From a blistering hot Melbourne, why did I moan about
all the rain, ffs, could do with a right downpour now.
Finally made it back home from our peninsula Adriatic.
A full week with my granddaughter surfing, snorkelling,
sandcastles, whelk hunting ? yes we do that here as well.
Must say, my surf boarding was exemplary, so much so
I reckon I might have been a contender if any competitions
were happening.
But wee Grace likes to burst my bubble, “ Papa.. you need to
get off your knees on the board “
Think she’s envious of my prowess 🤪
Another step towards a treble tomorrow for our bhoys, no
holding back, I know big Ange won’t accept anything less.
What do I expect ? probably the same as last week, but more
goals, for us of course.
So back down to Mornington and the rebel peninsula on
Sunday for another day of Celtic songs and probably general
mayhem.
I believe the St Kilda CSC are coming through, always turns
out a bit of a contest, who can sing our songs the loudest lol.
Off now to rub my heid with calamine lotion, there’s a price
to pay for all that time on a surfboard, my heids like a big
red onion peeling 🥵
H H. Mick
ART OF WAR on 13TH JANUARY 2023 1:35 PM
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Just to let you know AOW, Rather than wait for a possible dodgy stream later today, Ive just been on the VIAPLAY Website and Registered with them so that I can watch Celtic against Kilmarnock Today…and I obviously paid the Subscription of £14.99 per Month starting Today which will allow me to watch the VIAPLAY League Cup Games……….INCLUDING The FINAL, should or when Celtic get there ?
Like CELTIC TV ” PPV”….I will probably have to watch the VIAPLAY Games on my Desktop Computer, as I would NOT KNOW how to watch BOTH/EITHER Options on my TV.
But thats okay, just as long as I get to watch The Celtic, as my Computer Monitor is 25 inch screen.
When I registered with VIAPLAY this morning, they did NOT ask for any ” SKY VIEWING NUMBER”, so I was able to Register, and I will hopefully have NO PROBLEMS when I try to watch Celtic at 5.00pm Today.
HH
Good Morning Celts – Grand Day To Be A Tim
Auldheid et al…
Great stuff, will catch up!!
Aff oot, again
COYBIG
Hail Hail
MELBOURNE MICK…
Morning MICK BHOY.
Heres hoping that the Celtic Family from all over the world will be singing and dancing after the Semi Final against Kilmarnock this evening. The Kick AFF is 5.30pm
Get some AFTERSUN oan yer heid MICK ! UK Time.
Its a rather WET , Drizzling morning in The CALTON this morning.
Hampden should be a surface that helps Celtic to play a FAST, Moving game….IF the surface is WET ?
” WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED” !
MON the AULD ‘TIC.
HH MICK.
BEALE should NOT try to play ” MIND GAMES “with Big ANGE.
Big ANGE is in a different League to BEALE…..Simples !
Beale MIGHT learn that IF hes with the Huns for long enough ?
HH
BIG JIMMY
Never before in my life would I dare predict a treble for
the bhoys, and I realise anything can happen in one off
games, but I can’t honestly see any of the SPL clubs offering
a genuine challenge for a few years.
The hun ? well ? They’ll grunt, snarl, blow hot wind oot their
erses, but ultimately, we’ll prevail.
I personally think my investment in Celtic shares when I
could barely afford them will pay a massive dividend when
we eventually move to a league our support deserves.
H H. Mick
Good morning all from matchday Govanhill.
Gerrintaethum Celtic!!!!
TURKEYBHOY on 14TH JANUARY 2023 12:15 AM
Never mind the figures on violence against Catholics in Scotland.
How many times was PL mentoned on this blog today?
Moretothepoint CSC.
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TB – That’s because Liewell is a lying RAT
D :)
Now good morning all Tim’s across the globe from a chilly, overcast and damp underfoot semi final day in the Garngad.
COYBIG
4-1 To the Ange marauders.
D :)
Good morning Big Jimmy – Have you got a samsung tv?
D :)
Big Jimmy, for future reference you can order Viaplay through Amazon Prime (assuming you have an Amazon account).
You can then watch the matches on the tele via the firestick.
DAVID66 on 14TH JANUARY 2023 8:42 AM
Good morning Big Jimmy – Have you got a samsung tv?
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No David Bhoy, I have a ” LG” Smart TV.
HH
THE_HUDDLE on 14TH JANUARY 2023 8:45 AM
Big Jimmy, for future reference you can order Viaplay through Amazon Prime (assuming you have an Amazon account).
You can then watch the matches on the tele via the firestick.
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Cheers mate.
I have an AMAZON Firestick….im NOT sure about an AMAZON Account, although cos of the Firestick I can watch ” NOW” TV which give me ALL Sky Sports Channels and BT SPORT.
When the IT Guy that I hired to install the Firestick and New Computer etc….MAYBE he set up an Account with AMAZON ?
I will try and ” Sign In” to AMAZON, and see IF they accept it ?
HH.
MELBOURNE MICK on 14TH JANUARY 2023 7:44 AM
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I hope that you are right MICK ?
HH Mate.
AN DÚN on 13TH JANUARY 2023 1:54 PM
Anyone taking a subscription tomorrow for the match would be advised to take it out through Sky, Virgin or amazon prime. I wouldn’t subscribe dirrctly with viaplay because prem sports use to be an absolute nightmare to cancel.
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The viaplay website (which is crap) has a button to subscribe if you have sky. I agree that to cancel with premier was a joke. Viaplay seem to have inherited legacy issues with premier, as I gave just found out. After many issues I’ve now got the channels and will phone viaplay to cancel, later. They don’t make it easy. Anyone know the date of the final?
ZIGGYDOC 1
Sunday 26 Feb.
ZIGGYDOC 1
Kick off: TBC
BHOYJOEBELFAST on 14TH JANUARY 2023 9:28 AM
ZIGGYDOC 1
Sunday 26 Feb.
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Thanks. I’ll need to keep the subscription another month, unless I get a ticket.
ernie lynch on 13th January 2023 11:50 pm
SCULLYBHOY on 13TH JANUARY 2023 11:12 PM
’18th century: The Irish are “buried in the most profound barbarism and ignorance” – David Hume.’
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You think the father of The Scottish Enlightenment was an Englishman
FFS.
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At no time did I say Hume was an English man.
As most people know, Hume was Scottish. He was though very much a Unionist with views very similar to your own.
He did though despise the Irish and blamed them for every tragedy that had mis fallen (oh sorry, befallen) them.
At least that is what your fellow travellers’ website has told me, I could be wrong, though.
FFS CSC
http://www.aforceforgood.org.uk/history/hume
Back to the football!
What Celtic player had all 3 of his goals disallowed in one game?