Self-flagellation:
SPFL: “Rather than attempt to communicate through the media, it is far more appropriate that any substantive issues are presented to the SPFL board for careful and detailed consideration, based on a sound legal analysis of the facts.”
Translated: Whip.
SPFL: “To date, there has been no such representations to the SPFL board and it notes Mr King’s statement of 30 May.
Translated: Whip.
SPFL: “In its statement of 29 May, Rangers FC claimed “a business relationship”, existed between the SPFL chairman and minority shareholders in a SPFL club, despite no evidence of such a relationship being presented. There is no mention of the previously claimed “business relationship” in the 30 May statement.
Translated: Whip.
SPFL: “In the 30 May statement the central allegation has now become that “there was non-disclosure of the conflict that immediately arose when the SPFL chairman accepted” his appointment as a non-executive director of International News & Media PLC (“IN&M plc”). As with the 29 May statement, no detail was provided to support this allegation.
SPFL: “Within the space of about 24 hours two different and very public allegations have been made against the SPFL chairman without, in either case, an approach first being made to the SPFL with concerns or seeking clarification.”
Translated: Whip.
To you or me this would be embarrassing. The SPFL know the rules. In fact, they wrote the rules, so if you are going to go off like a paranoid loon, know your territory, get it right, be consistent, remember what you wrote yesterday before launching into another issue today.
The days when the likes of Jim Farry (or the many who followed him) ran Scottish football are over. There are professionals in place now. Murdoch MacLennan has been a senior executive of large companies for decades. He was a member of the Commission on Scottish Devolution, is an Honorary Professor at the Glasgow University Business School.
Unlike Dave King, he has no criminal convictions.
I would also like to point out some of the reporting on this:
“Record Sport broke the story Doncaster would be standing by MacLennan, despite news emerging of the 69-year-old’s links with Desmond and fellow shareholder Denis O’Brien.”
Ask yourself this: on what basis could the SPFL act against Murdoch MacLennan? It would be more accurate to say “Neil Doncaster and others on the SPFL board have no choice but to stand by MacLennan as no evidence of wrong-doing whatsoever has been presented.”
And, no evidence of links with Dermot Desmond or Denis O’Brien have been provided. There are no such links, only innuendo. King may as well have said, “They go to the same synagogue” [they don’t, of course].
Stay classy, Dave. I’m sure outbursts like this are a sign that your troubles are all under control, but stop this self-flagellation nonsense.
Brogan Rogan is going to Malawi this month to support the Celtic FC Foundation’s work with Mary’s Meals. You can read a bit about what he is doing here, and support the project.
You can also contribute by buying one of these polos or Tshirts, all proceeds go to the Foundation Malawi Appeal:
Polos are £19:67 and T shirts are £12.99 or £30 for one of each. Postage is £2.80. Email Jim at jjoe88@hotmail.co.uk to buy (update: only the green T is still available).
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Agree. Christie and McGinn nowhere near good enough for the hoops.
Bain on – what a 6 months for the bhoy!
2 great saves from Bain in first minute of second half
Scotland no 9 looks like a guy you would see down the Pitz at Townhead on a Saturday morning
McBurnie hits the post. Unlucky
Christie again loses possession – Almist 2
WITS – Near sure JMC is the fastest footballer in the British Isles.
Even say it’s a given 5-10% effort/attitude wise increase in performance levels, playing for the club he idoilises – it would be foolish not to sign the Derry wan.
Furthermore, signing JMC, the ultimate Fenian /taig bassa would send the zombie hordes over the cliff face.
Because that’s what they do best, hate.
Instead of backing their own rag-tag bunch of footballing non-entities, they channel all their energy on the negative – the blind bigotry and prejudice.
Factors that ultimately are self-destructive.
HH.
Another fantastic save from Bain. Rebound put in but goal ruled out for offside (which it wasn’t)
16 roads
I love him for his efforts for the Republic. He is a heart on sleeve player. Honestly don’t think he is good enough for Celtic.
However could you imagine him scoring at Ibrox??
Happy days
One for der zombie club :
https://youtu.be/F5PXdScoOrg
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Lewis Morgan on for last 10 minutes. Playing through the middle
WITS – Thomas Gravesen was supposed to be good enough for Celtic, Henrik Larrson not so.
It’s a no-lose gamble in my humble opinion.
Brendan Rodgers is boss, anyway.
HH.
Big Arlene saying that, Sinn Fein supporter’s have said that they’ll be voting DUP because of the abortion issue.
On sky news.
Hmmmm.
Zzzzzzzzzz
KEVJUNGLE – ‘The North Is Next’
Purple-headed degenerates.
Approximately 190k abortions in England, Scotland, Wales last year.
97% of all cases, both mother and baby were perfectly healthy.
36% were repeat abortions.
‘Get rid of it.’
Never voted for anyone or anything in my entire life, but I would definitely vote for that Foster thing in respect of said issue.
HH. ?
16 roads, I agree. There may be an argument in genuine cases for abortion. But for many (most) it is just an abhorrent, disgusting, cruel method of birth control. Taking the ‘pill’ may cause weight problems. Don’t bother with condoms. No problem, just get rid.
Of a child.
God forgive them. I can’t.
My friends in Celtic.
The only criteria for signing a Celtic player is : Are they good enough.
Nothing else.
HH.
I was utterly ashamed and disgusted with those scenes of celebration in Ireland of all countries.
A previous discussion on here approached the subject. : What political party in the north of Ireland aligns with views of traditional conservative Catholics.
Hmmmmmmmmm
I have my concerns for this new, young, thrusting, dynamic, celtic tiger, European Ireland. It’s like they dismiss their history. You will find it hard to find a pub in Dublin where ‘rebel’ songs are sung. It’s like they are ashamed. It’s like ‘we have to move on’.
Rubbish.
It’s your history. A tragic, but proud history. I can understand the drift away from Catholicism in Ireland, on many levels. And it’s a world wide phenomena. But your cultural history? NO!!
‘Let me put this in language that even the Gullibillies will understand. There is more chance of Arlene Foster twerking to the copulating drunks on Glasgow Green on the 12th July than Gerrard managing Rangers Lite’. John James
Dublin pubs?
All the decent ones have been mentioned and there are a few great ones there, my own favourite is Keoghs – A timeless pub with character. Like the Horsehoe Bar in Glasgow but in an Irish setting.
Imo, Dublin’s over-rated tho’…Cork’s where it’s at bhoys!
ACGR
Love your posts!
Hope you are well and still having the occasional dramming session.
You going to the HOOT on June 30th?
In ither news….
“Former rainjurz boss Ally McCoist has emerged as a contender to be the new catering manager at St Mirren.”
……..it is thought that he’ll recruit one-time pastry Chef and pro gurne,r Bomber “Thick Crust” Brown as assistant. Brown’s award-winning baked goods and well known party-piece ” You’ll eat aw these pies” was thought to have made the deal a “no-brainer” – says sumbdy called Dick Young.
Philnhoy, I’ll be there if I can get a roof over my head. Still dramning? Yep Dramming now and for about an hour then the garden. Been out fishing all night,…..acgr heaven…………………………:_)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-P4DVCsd70
Free Palestine
” The UEFA Pro Licence is required for anyone who wishes to manage a football club in the top tier of any European nation’s league system on a permanent basis, i.e. more than 12 weeks (the amount of time an unqualified caretaker manager is allowed to take control). Such a licence is also required to manage in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.”
a) Does Steven Gerrard have aa UEFA Pro Licence:
b )Is the above as straightforward as it seems?
I know what the Media is like in Scotland but surely even they would have picked up on this if it is true?
Are we as guilty of gullibility as the Sevcoites and for the same reason ie because we want something to be true, we believe it?
Any of our more legally astute posters care to comment on this matter? Or anyone for that matter.
JJ
Good morning CQN from a damp Dumbreck. I for one am glad it’s a tad cooler. It was rather humid in Germany last week and I was sweating like Stevie G on his first game in charge.
ACGR, concise and to the point as always! Who luvs ya baby?
kojakcsc ? ???????
The Graham Spiers article supporting DK’S conflict of interest accusation can be read in the comment above this link
https://www.sfm.scot/to-comply-or-not-to-comply/?cid=173740
Which is my response to its Speirs final para.
HOT SMOKED on 3RD JUNE 2018 9:27 AM
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David17 suggested yesterday that because he has started the 12 month course he will be eligible to manage?
I personally thought you would need the qualification – a bit like being a first aider starting first year medicine and performing open heart surgery because you started the course – no?
Paradise improvements FB link
https://www.facebook.com/CelticFC/videos/1981808551859040/
ACGR….
Yer a nutter. Catch up soon.
Hello again all you young rebels.
Looks as though our wee competition has ran out of steam so
i will name our winner 10.30 am U.K. time anybody else has up to
then to get their selections in.
H.H Mick
AULDHEID
Ole DK using his own somewhat warped moral code is worried that MMcL will do to Scottish football what CO did, warp it all out of shape in favour of one club and unfortunately so Dave thinks not his club this time around!
HH
HOT SMOKED on 3RD JUNE 2018 9:27 AM
Apparently UEFA Pro LIcence take about 18 months to complete. Gerrard has about a year before he completes his. You need licence to take charge of UEFA games (CL/EL) but domestically the SFA don’t make it mandatory. Martin Canning at Hamilton doesn’t have the licence yet.
BANKIEBHOY 8-27AM
Have to agree withh you Kehoe’s in Dublin is a great pub and great pint !! HH !
HOT SMOKED
The Sevs don’t need to worry RRM Bully Davies has got his:))
I would imagine not just anyone can manage a football club, a basic UEFA stamped license will be required..
Still googling:))
Did come across this tho’
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6189330.stm
MELBOURNEMICK
Morning Mick aye that was a nice moment when the big drunk Aussie ghuy came over to us in pub and told us how much he loved Celtic , he saw us with the Hoops on and came straight over to talk ! No chance of me winning the quiz mhate not even near ! HH !
Good Morning.
6 days till malawi and one and half bags packed — not a single thing is there for me!
Tontine Tim
Great to see you posting and thanks for conforming the relations between Evan Williams and big Colum.
My dad had a cousin, Rose McKinlay who lived in Dalmuir or Dumbarton. I forget which. She was a big woman and I can honestly say she was possibly the happiest soul I have ever met. Constant big beaming smile. She was like something out of a Beryl Bainbridge novel — oversized and ever happy with her lot.
Auldheid,
The Spiers article is the height of shallow mindedness and show a massive lack of intellect on this issue, especially given Graham’s own past writings.
In 2013, GS wrote this wooly, milky and soothing piece on Campbell Ogilvie and the poor fellow’s plight as President of the SFA and former director of Rangers with an EBT.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13116622.Campbell_Ogilvie__on_his_EBT__leaving_Rangers__and_the_SFA_vision_for_Scottish_football/
It absolutely reeks of toadying and establishment arse licking. It refuses to question and panders to Campbell’s utter inefficiency and lack of judgement as an executive officer of any standing.
By even pandering to King’s claims for an enquiry, Spiers shows his utter lack of knowledge and a complete failure to understand all that has been talked about for the last five years and more.
In one fell swoop, he has undermined his own reputation for being a reasonable and fair minded journalist who writes well, and replaced his previous public image with the impression that he has an inability to think things through and has simply not been listening.
As the late Robin Day would have put it, he is an “here today, gone tomorrow” commentator on Scottish Football.
World Cups.
Best for me in terms of fan experience was Germany 2006. Australia v Brazil in Munich.
Barcelona had just won the Champion’s league with Henrik coming on and turning the game against Arsenal.
In Munich I worse a set of Hoops personally signed by Henrik. As a result, I could not pay for a drink in any bar. The Brazilians were Barca fans because of Ronaldinho, most Australians were Celtic fans, all the Japanese were Celtic fans, loads of English folk didn’t like Arsenal and so on.
Most pubs started singing give me joy in my heart when I walked in with my pals and I was offered money and sexual favours by a nice young Canadian woman in return for the shirt! Which of course I declined — I still have the shirt!!
Speaking of Sexual Favours:
ACGR — I have a female friend who climbed Masada and all the way up she thought “this bloody climb had better be worth it!” At the top, she found the journey had been a bit of a waste of time and she was quite disappointed but she too took solace in humping an Isaeli soldier as a consolation prize.
Apparently, the Israeli army stationed there are always on the look out for ……….. well…….. passing tourists with no appetitie for history!!
Graham Spiers is a wind sock, unfortunately for him he’s never worked out on his own which way the wind is blowing, not to be trusted in any meaningful way…