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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Have we not been told a few times in the last couple of years that we were selling the naming rights to the Stadium? Hope this time it’s true and for plenty. Maybe that could pay for the hotel complex. Maybe too pay for the building of a car park, given that Glasgow City Council want to stop street parking around Celtic Park.
Oh the rangers r shite. Oh the rangers r shite. Oh the rangers r shite oh the rangers r shite. R Fargin shite
BRTH
Tragic news, rest in peace Vanessa and may angels speed thee to thy rest and may the Lord comfort and support her nearest and dearest.
Rest In Peace Vanessa.
T
May Vanessa Riddle rest in peace. BRTH . 2.34pm . A lovely and fitting tribute. Throughout the years , this blog has one main characteristic. Humanity. Hero’s are Forever….. Another lovely and courageous post at a very difficult time for you and your family. May Helen rest in peace.
Vanessa Riddle RIP.
OLDBHOY on 1ST JUNE 2018 6:07 PM
BADA BING,I don’t think I’m being disrespectful, towards you,if I have then I apologize,
The apology is mine my friend, what i know is ticket office being moved, major investment at Barrowfield, you will know about the spwnd at CP, new pitch completed, new floodlights, sound system.Not heard about any internal work, which some areas could do with, and a wee exclusive, scouting staff worldwide have been tasked to find a right back.HH
RIP Vanessa,nice tribute BRTH,
Heroes are Forever
Just read back -sincere condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP Helen – eternal light shine upon you
BRTH
Prayers said for Vanessa .
RIP
RIP Vanessa. BRTH – I must admit that I had completely forgotten what an incredible amount that was raised. Proud to say “I know you”.
Condolences to family & friends of Vanessa.
On a day when Paul features the Foundation trip to Malawi by BRTH & others, we are reminded too of the unofficial stuff that is done by the Celtic family to help individuals in need.
Thanks for sharing BRTH.
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Heroes are Forever
Condolences to you on your loss.
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Oldbhoy & Bada Bing
That’s how misunderstandings used to be handled on here.
Gold star to you both
HH
BRTH
Fitting tribute to a lovely wee girl.
Rest in peace now Vanessa.
Prayers said for family and friends.
great post paul67. the king is unhinged, firing off statements while Rome burns
BRHT
Your post today reminded me of why I love CQN.
I had been a lurker for a while when you first posted about Vanessa. It reminded me of something I had heard being talked about as a child at home “Celtic were founded as a charity, to help those in need”.
I had let that part of being a Celtic fan slip by me for to many years but when I read your post about a young girl who you had had never met I instantly recognised that this was a part of who we are, thanks for reminding me Jim. Since that day I have had the pleasure of meeting you in person, got to admit I never expected the cowboys boots, sharing your company at Cowiebhoys.
I love hearing/reading your stories, for some reason your stories about your late father were especially interesting.
I could go on and say so many wonderful things about you and all that you have done but you know your story so I don’t need to retell it my friend.
Tonight you may partake of a strong drink or two to help with the obvious pain you are feeling just now. Your pain should be eased by the knowledge that the things you have done have made a difference to a young girls life and that of her family.
BRHT I will raise a glass tonight to Vanessa, my second glass I raise to you Sir.
May Helen’s and Vanessa’s souls rest in peace.
Embramike , sorry to yourself and Jobo , butting in your post earlier about CSC’s in East Kilbride.
My son has travelled on the Shamrock and Celtic Symphony buses which leave from East Kilbride Village .
He is working tonight but I can ask him when he gets in for contact derails if he has them .
I will be very surprised if any sponsor is willing to part with £25m per season for the naming rights of Celtic Park.
There is no way that there is a commercial return for such an outlay.
£25m over 5 years is even a gamble.
TT
Bang Bang i am sure you said ticket office would be moved after brown’s game and its still there. Also permission would be needed to relocate it, nothing on glasgiw planning, dont know if source it talking bull
HH
Dallas Dallas, no need to apologise!
I’ve only ever travelled on supporters buses from EK 2 or 3 times over the years so didn’t feel best placed to answer anyway. There also used to be ‘The Charlie’ that left from the Greenhills Bar but that might be a thing of the past.
I wouldn’t be the one to take the lead on this suggestion but we could always consider forming a south side CQN Supporters Club, running a bus that starts in EK, picking up in Cathkin, Burnside, Rutherglen…. Or would that maybe just be a 7 seater taxi?
Back to my pre-holiday ironing…. ;-)
BRTH
Wonderful tribute to Vanessa, heartfelt!
Thoughts and prayers for Vanessa and her family at this time.
Dresden
Jobo @ 2045,
here’s wan fur the ironing!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2PQDiJyHg0
HH
TC45
Jobo , I was a regular at our away games from our the early eighties to around 1994. I used to the Charlie Nicholas bus quite often up to about 1989 but I may be wrong.
Enjoy your holiday and the continental swallay.
Jobo , a good idea about a CSC being formed to pick up in East Kilbride, Burnside and Rutherglen.
A good pal of mine was on the committee of a CSC for two years. He could not wait to be deselected as he was fed up of the constant moans and groans of members about the slightest thing.
TinyTim on 1st June 2018 8:40 pm
I will be very surprised if any sponsor is willing to part with £25m per season for the naming rights of Celtic Park.
TT, wouldn’t it be funny mind you if the sponsors turned out to be Independent News & Media PLC! :) :)
I’d love to see the Dave King outburst then!
I may start that as a rumour anyway.
Hail Hail
Matt
Father Ray Kelly on BGT what a chanter HH????
Moussa Dembelle
How much can this lad improve …
Is he a really top player, lets see ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZi__7CRIgk
Does anyone know what the funding/costing/sponsorship deal for the Emirates across from Celtic park was
Hi Paul67,
An excellent piece, demonstrates why Dave King is a sucker for punishment…
No doubt the charade was a effort to contrive, confound and conbilly over the Sevco Rangers new manager’s no show…
However I am impressed by the SPFL’s conduct. In hindsight their statement in response to DCK’s (highly) original accusations could have been more structured and robust but you would think normally pointing out to someone they are totally wrong often does the trick, without the need to rub it in.
Of course, you just have to look at what they are dealing with… the SPFL’s second considered and robust statement certainly rubbed it in…
Now what we are seeing is a pantomime, it has been that way since Stewart Regan became CEO of the SFA and we see his legacy in action…
Rangers as their Sevco incarnation we see…
A man who shouldn’t be there, representing a Club that shouldn’t be there.
Scottish National team in the Americas…
A man who shouldn’t be there, managing a squad that shouldn’t be there.
We really have had a lot more serious stuff to get in with in the last eight years.
One consolation (or 2×3;) Celtic, who just keep on, keeping on…
Hail Hail
In the Shameless battle of wits between Dave Cunningham King and Vernon Francis Gallagher who would prevail ?
hibs season ticket sales are high
Gordon, Vernon Francs Gallagher of course. A paragon of virtue in comparison to King.
Heroes are Forever…
thoughts are with you and yours at this sad time….Helen may you rest in peace..
NB
Bada Bung!
I asked the ticket office today they’re not moving. They will be in the event of the building work starting but not now or in the near future
BRTH….a beautiful tribute and may Vanessa rest in peace…
Jim take the bottle that you swore on a stack of Bibles to ACGR you would nae open …and throw away the cork….slainte
Braw
Paul67
My suggestion this summer is close your blog to comments for three weeks. No-one has any credible gossip to spread.
Am I the only Celt who doesn’t give a stiff about Sevco? No, I’m not.
UPLIKEABIRD 920
My French isn’t too hot,was that oui ou non?
Sorry Bada Bing! Not Bung!