I didn’t comment on reports earlier this week that the SFA would allow Rangers International to complete an internal investigation into alleged links between Craig Whyte and Charles Green as I thought this was the appropriate course of action.
The SFA acted correctly: they wrote to Rangers International expressing concern over the matters in hand, and received assurances that their questions would be answered by an independent panel. Last year the football authorities were slow to enforce compliance with predecessor club, Rangers, but we can hope they apply a little more pressure this time.
News, released last night, suggesting after it was established Craig Whyte had been struck off as a director and would therefore face disciplinary proceedings, he had dinner with SFA chief executive, Stewart Regan, and president, Campbell Ogilvie, is far more concerning.
Mr Regan assured us that Mr Ogilvie, who he admitted was “heavily conflicted” by matters concerning Rangers, would remove himself from matters concerning the club he was previously a director of. This is meaningless if both parties met to discuss disciplinary matters with Mr Whyte before formal proceedings were underway.
What is increasingly clear is the co-dependency between so many characters in this play, including Regan and Ogilvie. They exist to keep each other in a job. This co-dependency will be jeopardised by the one man so many are attempting to paint as the only villain of the piece. Craig Whyte has them all taped and will not go down quietly.
It will be a frustration to many that the bottom half of the Scottish Football League clubs have held out for a bigger share of the trickle-down pie. Odds on a schism opening up between community and full time clubs have to be high.
Many thanks to everyone who has ordered (below) Willie Wallace’ autobiography, Heart of a Lions. It goes to print this week and will be with us soon thereafter.
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The Spirit of Arthur Lee 13:43 on 22 May, 2013, Time to call Tony Petrocelli
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I’d be a lot happier if we called Tony Soprano. I’m sure Bada Bing would concur.
Danny bhoy
From reports.. hibs home shirt of green and white… celtic away shirt in black
I am now on series six on the sopranos, after that its breaking bad..
I’m losin’ track of all these ole hillbillies.
Could Sevco not issue the dramatis personae with squad numbers?
glendalyetc
My late best man went to the BB wi his neighbour when pre-teen from the objective of playing fitba.
He got papped oot for questioning during “Bible Study” their claim that Jesus had brothers
In other news, the historical abuse claim at Paisley Sheriff against the two nuns has been grown out.
Interesting closing paragraphs in BBC account though in terms of nature of the police investigation
Even more interesting if this makes Reporting Scotland
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22625363
BT-Don’t Stop Believin HH
SOT
Fiorentina have announced that Stevan Jovetic is for sale . Offers over £ 25 Million .
Great player.
I think Sevco will out bid us….
The Boy Jinky
I hope your bhoy took his talents to where they would be welcome.
a ceiler gonof rust-posted the other day mate.,this is like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy meets Yes Minister.We know those intrepid lapdogs will be on the steps of Hampden demanding answers…..aye right
!!Bada Bing!!
Will you be opening your new Pizzerie in Wishy
It’s been a special few days on CQN as everyone has shared there memories on the blog.
We are now looking for photographs of your Seville experience and of course your permission for us to use in the next edition of CQN Magazine – out a week or so after the Scottish Cup Final.
Please email your pics to celticquicknews@gmail.com
BT, I finished series six at the weekend. Simply outstanding series.
Tony would know how to deal with the shysters and gangsters down at the Victorian lavy alright. A good tim as well so he is:-)
Personally I think all the officials involved in assisting sevco stay alive and make progress will have been given immunity from prosecution for any offence from the SNP,
no evidence, just a strong hunch based on the confidence of sevco playing this out in public against a masonic background knowing full well that they are untouchable,
the spivs of course will have no immunity, now that really would be pushing it.
hen1rik
13:18 on 22 May, 2013
Celtic have known for some time where this was all heading, as did we…… However, we don’t want dragged into their murky little world (or parallel universe)….. Just sit back and enjoy … Get your jelly and ice cream ready ….. and I’ll look out the sedatives AGAIN…….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this in case anyone missed it thsi was Jamie Carragher calling up Adrian Dunghead on Talkspurt after he called him a bottler.. Totally crapped himself! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnOOOfyctGw
HH
/Bishop B
Nuns Cleared of Assault.
See the last few paragraphs about the alleged conduct of a DC McAuley.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22625363
Ron Bacardi & LiviBhoy,
I joined the BB’s aged 9, despite my dad telling me not to (They were orange b——s, he said) to play in their football team. Sure enough, after one game, kicked out because I went to the wrong school. Innocence destroyed. Wide awake since. H.H.
Gherrybhoy57
dont think Celtic will make any complaint regarding the sfa until after their masons questioning masons is complete. i think they’l leave it to other clubs make a stand..for the safety of our supporters i think h.h
…and I certainly cant buy in to our own board staying quiet in all of this because they will need the same (sfa) officials to rubber stamp our exit when we leave Scotland to go and play somewhere else, thats just simply ridiculous.
the spirit of arthur lee
14:36 on 22 May, 2013!!Bada Bing!!Will you be opening your new Pizzerie in Wishy
How? Who wants to know? :)
If CW is behind tge £2.5m Panama subscription who believes he had his own money to pony up?
Indeed was anything ponied up and how does this tie in with Jackson saying funds down to £8m to £10m?
The Only way is Billy– Is this a Seville Anniversary Special? from @TVtapas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqefbhLn2Y … and http://tvtapas.com/etc.html
In picture in paper of Wayne and fragrant Colleen with new son Klay proud older brother Kai is wearin’ greenandwhite hooped ensemble.
DBBIA/HelloCSC
gherrybhoy57
I had the very same experience. Didn’t even tell my dad I was going. He blew a fuse when he found out (being more worldly wise than me)
Len B-have you heard Frank Lampard handing a London talk show host his arse on a plate? Alleged story think from the Daily Star ffs that FL was evicting his ex and kids from their home.Guy worked for LBC.
Manchester City have expanded their commercial and football activities into the United States with the majority purchase of a Major League Soccer franchise in New York. The franchise is a new one, planned to become the 20th competing in an expanded MLS from 2015.
Previous reports suggested that Sheikh Mansour, the Abu Dhabi-based owner of City since 2008, was planning to buy an MLS franchise in a personal capacity, but City’s announcement made it clear that the club itself is the purchaser. It is doing so in partnership with a local Major League Baseball team, the New York Yankees, who are taking a minority stake as an investor, with City the majority owners.
The official announcement by City, the Yankees and MLS did not disclose the cost of the new franchise, but reports from New York suggested it cost $100m (£66m). The deal aims to extend City’s reach into the US and capitalise on the gradual growth of football as a game both played and watched in New York, a traditional baseball stronghold.
The development by City to have a presence and make money in new countries is seen by the Abu Dhabi ownership as vital to making the club financially sustainable and successful long-term, without major further investment.
The plans are being stewarded by the chief executive, Ferran Soriano, who was responsible for developing Barcelona’s brand and commercial activities during the club’s renaissance in the 2000s. Immediately after the Premier League season City flew to the US, where they will play Chelsea in St Louis, and at Yankee Stadium in New York on Saturday.
The new franchise will not bear Manchester’s name, though; it will be called New York City Football Club. Describing New York as “a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fanbase”, Soriano said that with the Yankees the intention is to develop “a world-class sports organisation and a winning team”.
If you have the money you can join whatever league you want.
gherrybhoy57 14:39 on 22 May, 2013 Ron Bacardi & LiviBhoy,
I joined the BB’s aged 9….kicked out because I went to the wrong school..
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I played for the St Eunans Clydebank Boys guild team in late fifties/early sixties. Our goalie was injured and out for weeks/months. Pal of mine was a natural goalie and went to non-RC school. We drafted him in on his footballing abilities and living in the parish!
BRTH
How did he get out alive?
Wonder what Spivco could be called?
Louisiana Dead?
Ron Bacardi
My dad went to St Eunan’s Clydebank around that time. he said he played for the Boys guild but he was rotten at fitba so I always doubted it. He went to Milan 70 final with the OHR chapel led by priest Fr Cairns. He has a photo in the house in Milan square with the crew he went with and the priest.
LB
LB
Gerrybhoy
My BB at St Lukes in Paisley had a good number boys from catholic schools. Even got to be flag bearers on Sunday parades.
Vatican has rethink on contraception.
BRTH
Brilliant again
Who is this Billy?
Sectarian membership policies weren’t restricted to Oldco, The BBs and Golf Clubs.
Shamefully the Cubs and Scouts I was in as a boy did not permit non-catholics to join.
Thankfully this nonsense appears to have been – in the main – left behind.
the boy jinky
14:27 on 22 May, 2013
Danny bhoy
From reports.. hibs home shirt of green and white… celtic away shirt in black
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Was there not article by paul67 that we would wear the 125th jersey ?
I like black shirt but 125th more adapt i think.
LiviBhoy 14:56 on 22 May, 2013
Ron Bacardi
My dad went to St Eunan’s Clydebank around that time
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What’s your dad’s name ( not trying to track you)
Good luck with seeing out that 4 year deal Cammy Bell.
LiviBhoy 14:56 on 22 May, 2013
Ron Bacardi
My dad went to St Eunan’s Clydebank around that time. he said he played for the Boys guild but he was rotten at fitba so I always doubted it. He went to Milan 70 final …
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We were always glad to get eleven players turn up no matter their skill.
I was at the Milan final, even then Celtic supporters did their best to be there, but not as brilliant as Seville