I didn’t hear the scores of other games this weekend until today when I read a red card protest (remember the day Celtic fans gave birth to this concept?) occurred at Ibrox to demonstrate disapproval to any potential new owner who plans to liquidate Rangers.
It would be preferable to everyone if Rangers paid their bills, restoring a degree of dignity, although apparently no one is offering to do this. Publicly bidders for the club will all confirm their preference is to exit administration via a Creditors Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). Offering pennies in the pound for a company is unquestionably a great deal, for the buyer, but whoever is nominated as preferred bidder this week is likely to have a serious option to liquidate the club.
Demonising the liquidation option carries risks for Rangers fans. Short of raising considerably more money than they have thus far and paying their bills, there is little fan power can do right now. If liquidation is the best option for creditors it will happen, better to accept the reality of the situation. Whatever the resulting phoenix club is called, if the new owners inherit animosity from the start it will only diminish the potential of their new club.
We’re looking for articles for CQN Magazine again. If there is something you would like to write about email me, celticquicknews@gmail.com.
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Edward,
Was only a lurker when you stopped posting so good to see you back. Sometimes it’s good to hear things from the alternative point of view.
Was watching one of those documentaries about bears when I suddenly understood your Jim de blog.
Keep posting.
Questio
dirtymac
I guess Luxembourg is somewhere offshore of Europe!
dirtymac \o/ on 9 April, 2012 at 14:41 said:
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Aye….there's no such thing as coincidence…..only a linked series of events. HH!
shady
Because I don’t know the city well enough I wouldn’t have been able to direct you and don’t even know if that was where I watched the Dunfermline game at the New Year!!
However, I’ll keep it in mind next time I’m in town and a game is on mate.
To all known creditors:
The game is given away in the duff and phelps report. They state that the future ownership must be sorted before the end of the season. The timetable for a handover details this. There can only be one reason for this timetable, to bounce SPL and SFA into allowing them to continue to compete in the SPL as the newco.
Ask yourself what other reason would there be to postpone any decision past the end of the season. If I were a creditor, would it not be a good idea to wait until the transfer window opens to realise some cash from the player assets, which would all be lost in liquidation.
I hope they :
get shredded,liquidated,liquidised,blended,battered,burned…culinary disaster,in the bin,gone.
Re money owed from RiA and Vandalism costs:
The last few visits of the 7500 to CELTIC Park and the toilets have been destroyed and numerous seats damaged. As some posters have pointed out this will probably be worse this time. Does this type of behaviour fall into the category of the ‘unacceptable behaviour not tolerated at CP’?…as we are reminded about very loudly prior to every hime match.
Knowing a crime is very likely to take place, will the police do their job and prevent a crime? They haven’t so far! We pay for the police to do their job, if they don’t can we recover costs from them?
Zbyszek on 9 April, 2012 at 14:47 said:
Vmhan Supporting Lenny! at 14:35
I have not met you buddy but you must be crazy if you foster friendship with an Polish guy :-)
What you got from Pablophanque?
……..
Pablo was staying with me one night and corrected me on you’re blog name…… He said to pronounce it B check, BT would confirm/ correct……
It’s nice to remember Pablo on the blog this weekend……
My offer stands…… When are you coming to see the hoops. V
Here Philbhoy…..nought wrong with the Fitballers(Big Alec’s from my home town)……Now the Hole in the Wa…..mhhhh…used to be a right dump…..still is a hear…..
Before you ask…..me & Ryan are both fine…….
Been to any games this season?
Paddy T
Kojo, I disagree with your logic on the jobs front. Why should our Government favour one large multi-national company using grants and tax benefits over lots of smaller retailers who can’t gain access to this type of support. If they all believe in the capitalist model, compete on a level playing field not one stacked to suit the big guys.
Wee Rachel looking delectable, as usual.
Kojo
Some may feel you have a grandiloquent style but I love it and your submissions are always good value, there may well be exsibilation towards yer swell self but you keep on going.
maks sense to us
yer pal who thinks yer spiffing.
Paddy Turner
Half a dozen or so!
I thought the F & C was a hun shop and to be avoided if you were God fearing?
Hope Mrs T is also fine!
Serge
Hope ye don’t mind but I’ve just popped off an E mail to my Luthgae contacts to try and get you a contact no. or E mail addy. Will let you know. I’m off to Mexico today so I’ll check back with you on my return to see see if Philbhoy was successful.
I was served a pint in the Football and Cricketers by George Best – when Eddie Turnbull had the pub.
Teuchter
Philbhoy……….Would suggest the 4 Mary’s & the one that burnt down were Honey shops…
Mrs T fully recouperated..
You & yours well I trust.
Paddy T
celticinthesun on 9 April, 2012 at 14:55 said:
Just read a great idea on twitter.
Let’s try and get Fergus McCann to unfurl that flag at the start of next season.
Give the man the acclaim he deserves.
…………….
That’s a decent call, but dont you think the victim of Scotlands football association, the Scottish referees association, that fat Hun manager with his rusty mouthed whispers, Scottish media and the attempted murder on our manager and other Celtic supporters and employees…. Long list innit, dont you think Mr Neil Francis Lennon (MWD TAL) should be raising that flag….
V HH
The most amazing thing about the weekend was no hangover.
Liver waving a white flag though – I’ll be rehydrating for the remainder of the week.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Dirty Mac.
Hiya , Pally..
Nice tae greet and meet..
Pal. He hiv goat the wrang Idea aboot Ma feelin’s Regarding the General Economic Policy.. of a Country.
Ah am
Totally, In FAVOUR o’
Minimum INCOME TAX.. for Domestic ..LARGE. Corporations..
and.
Extremely Generous…Income Tax Exemptions.. fur Any FOREIGN Corporation who comes tae oor Shores.
who..
CREATES WORK fur oor… well. Unemployed.
The only way the Folks kin EARN a Living.. in the Full Sense of. the Word…. In Maist Cases, that Ah know of.
is ….By.
HIVIN’ A JOAB.
Nae Joab?
Nae Money.
Is that How it woiks?
What is happening ,in the U.K.. and has been happening for YEARS and Years..(And is Noo Happening in the U.S.)
is That A Very Large Percentage of work Force..of the country,
has become dependent for employment .. on Working for the State..or Local Government..
Naturally.. as those
GOVERNMENTS , Both Local and National..
Do Not.. Earn ANY MONEY.. per se.
Government, strictly speaking..
Has NAE MONEY .
So , Where diz it Get the Money. tae Pey the Legions o’ Workers which it Employs?
Why..
In the Form of TAXES.. which it imposes oan Other
Workers
and Who pays those Taxes..?
Why Folk who are working.
State Welfare is a Bust.. and It should be Abolished.
Noo.. Corporate Welfare, which Ah am Proposing..
Maks Sense..
Fur.. Corporations are the Life Blood of the Economy…
and should be Rewarded..
Ah know that Whit Ah am writing is .. Total Anathema .. tae Many o MA Readers..
But,
As Ah hiv written oan here fur Years…
Ah only tell it. Like It LAYS!
Public Welfare, should be. Limited tae Providing , Food And Shelter tae the… INFIRM.. and the Old …and the Very ,Very , Young.
If a Person is Able Bodied and in full control of His Senses..
Should Never be allowed tae sup at the Public Trough.
Ah believe.. if ye canny support yersel.. and ye are Physically and Mentally capable of daeing so..
‘
Then..
You should Expect ..
No HELP .. fae the Government.
Period..
Kojo
Yer pal…who likes ye aloater
Still, Laughin’
Paddy Turner
Yes, everyone well here, thanks.
Glad your good lady is well.
Doesn’t look like there’s anthing happening to the star and garter anytime soon. Pity. It’s in some mess.
Vmhan
Ah, now I know what you got from Pablo :-)
Thank you for the offer. I hope this is going to happen one day.
Vmahn
Absolulely!!!
Wee Fergus can come over for next seasons flag unfurling:)
Teuchter
Ed
just caught your post
I’m sure I can offer the same assurance as a lot of us on here,
that you are always welcome on this blog and have been missed.
This place has started to suffer from being too insular and we really
do need a few more external voices to challenge us and to give us a
different perspective especially from opposing fans.
(I’m not talking Super Sammy here)
You have always treated this place with respect and even met up with
a few CQNers which is to your credit.
We have a few here who do not share your tolerance.
Ignore them
BTW wheres Joe Millars tasche
Vmhan even…Doh
Willie Millars Tache?
miki67 on 9 April, 2012 at 15:06 said:
Don’t really understand what you are saying here ….. Lots of LOL
Edward,
I will not rehearse any of the stuff that has been childishly posted about you by a few people who certainly don’t represent me.
I will simply tell you that I have been reading your posts for a long time & you have NOTHING to apologise for.
You have been one of the best posters on the site & have NEVER disrespected any other poster.
I hope you will continue to honour us with your inteligent & good natured.contributions.
Good Luck.
bit.ly/HmSF30 – all the home and away kits from Euro 2012.
Germany away – memories of West Gemrany in 1974 or thereabouts. France, on the other hand…
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 9 April, 2012 at 15:25 said:
Willie Millars Tache?
Quite right
He played for the Sheep
I was lucky to get the Millar part right
blantyretim on 9 April, 2012 at 13:21 said:
mighty tim
sorry I never bumped into you on Saturday
Likewise BT. I have no doubt we will catch up for a beer soon.
I have some pictures from Saturday I will try and get them on CQN, although may need one of my kids to do the link thing.
Thought it was a great day all round. It must have been as I was up dancing with my daughter ( sight to behold mate ).
HH
i don’t think wee Joe had a heavy enough growth!
Teuchter ar la
Im grateful for any help you & Philbhoy can give me mate.
Have a safe journey. HH
ernie lynch on 9 April, 2012 at 10:03 said:
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 9 April, 2012 at 06:51 said:
”Anyway,here is an unusual thing-a fine article by Tam Cowan…………
Looks like Uncle Jack doesn’t have any content on the bold Tam”
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It is, as you say, a fine article, and hits the nail on the head.
I wonder what Cowan’s views are on a newco huns being allowed straight into the SPL?
As for Irvine and Media House, although still owed money by the huns they are still, literally, in the picture.
#######
‘Andrew Dickson with Ramsay Smith in the directors box’
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/image/I0000VXh8hKLUG_I
Ramsay Smith is the guy at Media House who runs the huns account.
And Andrew Dickson, well you couldn’t make it up…….
”AS Rangers’ head of football administration, Andrew Dickson is a key member of the executive team on the business side of the club.
He first joined the Light Blues in 1991 as a qualified chartered accountant and became financial controller in 2001.
It wasn’t long before he was promoted again though and Dickson has occupied his current position since 2003.
His day-to-day role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including football finance at first-team and academy levels and player contracts.
Dickson is also the main point of contact concerning football rules and regulations governing the administration of the game.
A director of Rangers Youth Development, he acts both on behalf of the club and the SPL on a number of external committees too.
Dickson is the SPL member club representative on the SFA General Purpose Committee and the association’s Professional Football Committee.
He is also the club’s representative for the Glasgow FA and is a former member of the SFA’s Disciplinary Committee.
In addition, Dickson is Rangers’ liaison with UEFA for organisational aspects of European fixtures such as Champions League matches.”
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Blinkin’ flip,Ernie.
I walk about with a tinfoil helmet because,well,just because I’m paranoid,etc….
I have to say that you do your research much more deeply than I.
That is a blinding-and,conversely,eye-opening-piece that you have posted.
Cheers,bud. I feel somewhat vindicated.
I hope I haven’t ruined your street cred by saying that!
Snake Plissken, if you’re about………
That video you created and posted yesterday is first class, well done.
It’s been a weekend of goosebump moments, from the fans singing to each other from stand to stand, to the great goals and Neil’s speech. Your video was another such moment for me, terrific soundtrack, good footage, made with pride and passion.
Just opened a chilled Corona with lime and I’m away to watch again……
Hail Hail mate
TJ
.
Edward you are a Hun..
But you Ken that..
Always thought the ‘Smiling Assassin’ was the Worst..Your ‘Mates’ Don’t Ken that..
Acchh Well..Sing the FS for Some Banter..
Why if you LOVE Football do You say..”With Gritted Teeth” do you Compliment Celtic..
You Should be Apologising to Celtic..For all Your Cheating..
btw..I Also met Someone One time..Seemed like a Nice Guy..Turned out a Wife Beater and Rapist..
Summa
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Glover
Pal.. Ah agree that is does seem Unfair. when Ah propose the Generous Tax Exemptions should be.. Granted tae Foreign
Corporations.. and None to the Local Small Businesses.
Howevah.
Ah believe that Scotland..in Particular. Should.
Go All ooot.. And Pull oot .. Awe the Stoaps..
Tae
INCENTIVISE..Encourage.. and .. Promote.. The ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE which a Large tae Medium Foreign Corporation
Wull Recieve. if
They Come tae Set Up Shoap in SCOTLAND.
Whit Ah am proposing is Nothing New..
But, It is not Being Practiced tae the Full..
Scotland , Needs Joabs.. LOATSA JOABS… an Loatsa Joabs only come fae.. A Large and Financially Healthy Corporation..
and the Very best way tae get those Giant Corporations..
Interested in Opening a Factory or whitevah.. In Scotland..
Is tae Provide them..’
Wi a Invitation . which .. They Cannot Refuse..
In the Form ..of Opening up fur Business in a Tax Free ..fur Them. Environment..
Pal..
If Scotland did. Exactly wit A propose..
In a GIGANTIC SCALE…
Ah Guarantee. that .. those Generous Tax Incentives which We wid Offer..
Wid Draw the Attention of Corporations. Fae The MOON!
Kojo
yer pal. who likes ye aloater.
Stilll, Laughin’
mighty tim
sitting in front of big screen opposite side of room from Bhoy67…
mini and her friend with me….
Summa
I thought you were better than that
Floodgates opening?
Maybe not.