The SFA put on a show yesterday, providing boxing and snooker promoter, Barry Hearn, with a stage to take aim at the SPFL. I would urge caution when digesting Hearn’s words. He took aim at some easy sounding targets, for example, the league not having a sponsor, but the league don’t have a sponsor by choice.
The alternative choice would be to sell the rights for a value considerably less than the old SPL’s rights. The league took the view that they would rather maintain their asking price, and go to market when the league is in a more competitive position. This may, or may not, be a wise decision, we don’t know, and neither does Barry Hearn.
He also talked about making money by selling fights between low-quality but committed boxers at £150 per ticket. Good for him. This kind of sport, and his auditorium-filled darts, may well have a bright future, but it’s not the direction Scottish football should be heading.
The backdrop to all of this is what’s going on at Hampden. There is a power-struggle between the SFA and the SPFL. The latter are more likely to deliver radical change, the former want to maintain control, privilege and the bowling committee-type structure which has lasted for over a century.
Can you imagine how inadequate the SFA would appear if the SPFL held a similar forum, with an invited guest there to poke fun at the SFA president’s EBT and “heavily conflicted” past? If the Association are trying to clip the league’s wings I suspect they will fail. It’s more likely the SPFL will redouble their efforts to bring structural reform to our game.
This has become a dirty battle.
Some great fun at Celtic Park last night, it was like the old days, you know, when John Greig was manager at Ibrox.
Remember, Joe Miller, tonight, at Waterstones, Stirling, from 5pm. Signing copies of Caesar and the Assassin, bring your camera.
The 2015 CQN Annual is through design and ready to ship next week. You can pre-order yours now.
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leftclicktic
One star means more has retired ,he was ashamed to tell us he had a wee job at ipox.
Used to run to Greggs for Sally who unbelievably gave him a bung everytime….wae
the money he boat a boat and sailing up the West coast….he called it bigotfreee
http://i51.tinypic.com/21mgqjl.jpg
leftclick
Thanks for your support buddy. :-))
BT
Yes indeed, I pointed out to the Coarner yer dad and Mini were absent, I just luv meeting them. Next game hopefully. Hope you are getting back to full fitness now?? Please say it is so.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Monaghan 1900
Where are you ?
What’s happening in hades ?
Weefra @ 19:19
Your note and Jamegang’s news today made me think of my dad, and how he struggled to give them up before they eventually took him from us (and way too early) …
MY old man was a tough old guy, but he just couldn’t beat the smokes… and if he couldn’t give them up, it must be pretty damned tough. So you have reason to be proud of yourself!
so, do yourself and all of us a favour … stay off the smokes and keep posting.
HH
Typical cork man, ah sure now I wouldn’t know anything about that ole rock music. ..only I was very good friends with Rory Gallagher. …arguably one of the best guitar player ever
anybody know if Caesar is still signing books ordered off cqn ?
Celtic underground tweeting tonev won appeal
Biggest night in the Castlemilk my a used to be when Frankie Miller came up with the Deljacks, used to have some great nights in there, Frankie was a good friend of mine back in the day.
The Clumpany retweeted
Mr Green & White! @PJGreenandwhite · 7 hrs 7 hours ago
3 people have now said to me the blue knight are going to buy Airdrie change colours and ask SFA for a name change it is a rumour but still!
0 replies . 4 retweets 3 favourites
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A name change to what?!
‘The Airdrie Branch Of The Walking Deid’?
In the Castlemilk Ym that was I meant.
sandman
19:39 on 4 December, 2014The Clumpany retweetedMr Green & White! @PJGreenandwhite · 7 hrs 7 hours ago3 people have now said to me the blue knight are going to buy Airdrie change colours and ask SFA for a name change it is a rumour but still!
They won’t need to change their Chairman…..
Jamesgang.
My thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
What is the stars. Jimi Hendrix was once asked what is it like to the best guitarist in the world. He replied
” I don’t know you’ll have to ask Rory Gallagher”
The Onlooker.
Tony Donnelly –
The members of the Tonev appeal panel have day jobs. That’s why the appeal was scheduled for 6pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtat8hn-18
weefra…this is for you. I was a Maryland boy myself and also a good friend and workmate of Frankie Miller/
Electronic Tims @ETimsNet 16s17 seconds ago
Caller “If Ally McCoiat fell oot of his bed tonight Big Derek would blame the mattress”. Outstanding.
james gang
sorry to hear of your mums passing,thoughts and prayers for you and the family.
rip colleen cant.
hh
Tom McLaughlin
19:45 on 4 December, 2014
Tony Donnelly –
The members of the Tonev appeal panel have day jobs. That’s why the appeal was scheduled for 6pm.
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They’re all teachers, Tony…
Monaghan1900 16:40
“We are wrapped in a straight jacket with nowhere to go.”
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The 3rd instalment of hun club have head start… their new motto .
Jamesgang my thoughts are with you and yours. Take care.
Sandman, I thought they were all student members of the GB?
mike in toronto
Thank you for your support. It really is a shame these ECCs could not have been invented earlier. In saying that, my dad never smoked for the last 30 yrs of his life, but Gullet cancer took him. My mum gave it up at the same time and died this year aged 94. Very difficult to work out the stats. My gran, on my dads side, lived till she was 102 and gave up smoking when she was 90, and started back on her 100th to celebrate. Beggars belief. :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
They’re all teachers, Tony…
Then Angel of death take him now .
BBC news report on the huns v Alloa game described Spence (?) who scored the winning goals as a former Raith Rovers player. I’m sure someone on here said he had been on our books at one time. Anyone think maybe the BBC knew that but couldn’t quite bring themselves to spit the words out?
As for Tonev. If he gets cleared, look out for lots of MacInness in the good old impartial SMSM
Sandman, I thought they were all student members of the GB?
At Hampden? I doubt that.
Nil By Mouth……..
Hmmmmmmmm.
Thank The Lord,BFSDJ doesn’t speak for my club.
WITS
good call
TD67
give J. mcmahon a wee pat for me next time you are in. His daughter helps me out with a few things.
whitedoghunch
Ok.
glendalystonsils
He was a Celtic player, we signed him from Alloa for a few quid, but he never played for the first team.
Was also a Youth player at the Old club too.
Rumour that Tonev won his appeal can anyone confirm this ? H.H.
This is a bit bizarre, and nothing to do with football, so be warned.
Monday this week was UAE national day – a holiday where locals engender a kind of Nuremburg style of nationalism. Buildings, cars, people are bedecked with flags, there are traffic jams everywhere and locals practice handbrake turns, donuts + wheelies on the streets.
Anyway, amidst all this chaos, a murder took place. White American female murdered by a ninja in a shopping mall. Turns out the American’s kids are at the same school as my kid, so it takes on an even more surreal nature. Abu Dhabi police released this video that is just completely bizarre.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSefyJ0U04E&feature=youtu.be
weebobbycollins
Brilliant, The Maryland. Supported Joe Cocker and The Grease Band on their promotional tour for the hit, With A Little Help From My Friends. One of the best bands I ever heard, all session musicians. Superb. Thanx for that. Remember Xanadu, supported that band in the Carlisle Drill Hall. Nae googling noo. Thinking back, I’ve had some life. :-)))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
JFH-still just a rumour ,will be taking a break for Ant n Dec,then statement at 10pm….
prayers for you and your family jamesgang
BFSDJ played his part in their downfall with made up stuff like ” Craig Whyte has paid all the debt to the banks ” – Radio Clyde 2012
That was fun
DJ delusional as usual
But quality entertainment
The best caller the woman
That came on and was DJs
Pie and cake delivery service
Priceless
Bada,
With timmy names like that???
No chance :)