Remember when Barcelona were regarded as the model of an ethical football club? I don’t know if it’s just every time I see Tumbling Neymar that I feel a little less affinity with brand Barca but that image has proven to be a mirage.
The clubs tax affairs, specifically over compensation to Lionel Messi, brought it into more disrepute than could be compensated for by the ethically immaculate (cough) ‘Qatar’ emblazoned across their shirts. Tax is not just for the wee guys.
Now Fifa (you know you have issues when these guys can get moralistic with you) have banned the club from signing players for the next two transfer windows and a fine of 450k Swiss francs after investigations into the signing of 10 foreign minors over the period 2009-2013. Their accomplices, the Spanish FA, were fined 500 Swiss francs for their role in the episode.
We’ll see if the Spanish FA have the equivalent of What-school-did-you-go-to Ogilvie in charge, who is able to arbitrarily change which transfer windows the ban applies to, in order to assist the club.
Speaking of Ogilvie, after leaving now-liquidated Rangers he continued his work at Hearts, who administrator Bryan Jackson yesterday admitted were themselves facing liquidation. Ogilvie had a legal responsibility for Rangers during the period they introduced the ruinous EBT scam, some of which was found to be illegal during the First Tier Tribunal, the remainder of which is currently subject to an Upper Tribunal deliberation.
Indeed, the man, who remains president of the SFA, pocketed a £93k EBT, but he can claim no credit for the liquidation of Hearts, which was brought about by the liquidation of the club’s shareholders and lenders. If there were two clubs in the whole world you would ask karma to liquidate……….
Before you react to this acknowledged possibility, check, are you a fan, or player and fan? If you are a fan, feel free to proclaim the situation loudly. If you are player and fan, stop. The SFA don’t want you proclaiming an acknowledged possibility, as though you were a fan. Hearts are going bust, but the only man in football allowed to say this is the Hearts administrator.
I see a bit of push-back against Beram Kayal, which is harsh. After a very promising start Beram is increasingly out of the picture at Celtic and needs to construct a narrative for himself and potential future employers. Everything he said was almost certainly true: he was ‘done’ by Lee McCulloch, leaving him with a poor first-hand experience of our game. Why would he retain a love for a league which is offers him nothing?
The comments about Liverpool and Manchester United showing an interest in him prior to his injury tells you lots about how the game works. Promising, though he was, he was never in this class, but all clubs watch hundreds of players every year. I see no reason why his agent would be unable to get Beram scouted by a couple of top English clubs. This would have been reported to the player, but should not be confused as being a qualified interest.
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Pfayr
There is a lot of nice people on this blog and a lot of different views (stayed up later) and I do try and understand their arguments. I would ask you to respect my opinion and my deep belief that we should be our own country. I will also ask that you understand why I find it impossible to understand why you as a Scot would not want to be Independent. The only possible reason I can come up with is allegiance to the British Labour Party.
I was a member for a while but it is no longer the party that I voted for. I don’t think any long term supporter would argue that it ‘s not went right wing.
I hope you understand, but not necessarily accept, were I am coming from.
All the best and Hail hail
bhoylo
i’m known as the cat too. does your dad sleep in front of the fire all day as well? (smiley)
syd negakev
I hope that wasn’t aimed at me. I really have no interest in the political debates on this blog. I was really just commenting on the poll after Their debate earlier this evening. I know how I will vote, don’t really give a toss how anyone else votes. And would most certainly, not try to sway others. I must say though, people like Farage concern me. That’s all. :-))
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
Bhoylo83,
Your Dad’s a fine judge of a goalie. Bonetti was top drawer.
Don’t understand how Bertie and Grieg could be mentioned in the same sentence
But then I realised that it was the whisperer wot said it – he can say anything that clown but that ranks as one of his worst
The absolute worst is mentioning elbows in the same species as Bertie
fanadpatriot
20:50 on 2 April, 2014
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Lovely thought but highly unlikely. I had a lovely visit to Fanad Head in October & a magical meander on side roads & farm tracks on down to Portsalon & round to Rathmullan. Very special area.
Hope the weather is kind to you at the memorial.
Good Luck.
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An Tearmann, ( if you are still about.)
Give the weans back their PC !!
Be good to see you. Just give me a shout in case I have sneaked off to the big city to sample the delights of JFW’s festival elixirs.
Good Luck.
Just popped in to say……
leftclicktic We are all Neil Lennon
22:23 on
2 April, 2014
Good night all
It was a joy to see that 3rd PSG goal go in:))
Watch it again Pastore takes it from the throw in and walllllaaaahhhhh back of the pokey :))).
Soooo true Fhriend. The more so as the commentator had basically just said he was a bit of a waste of money. Another wee eg on the telly to say to Jnr…’look it’s all about control…..’
And many thanks WeeFra for the good news about the ‘other wee Mhan’ who seems to be in all our lives and prayers right now.
HH Timdom – greatest kingdom/republic/free state/commune/….actually family in the world of football.
KTF y’all and nae bickering!
HH jamesgang
rubicon
agree, the leeds hatred is historical but their fans hav a nasty reputation that helps continue this.
Turkeybhoy
22:34 on
2 April, 2014
KevJungle
12:29 on
2 April, 2014
Paul 67
Beram has been pissed-off since he heard his manager saying
that – “There was nothing wrong with Lee’s tackle – just two players going for the ball.”
imho.
Hail Hail
Exactly.I love Lenny,but this was a ridiculous comment to make.If Lenny himself had made the same tackle it would have been a straight red.Jus what is the problem with all these “Apologist”tims.They make me weep.Elbows is an animal,has always been an animal,and will remain one whilst on any pitch.He is running around in lower divisions,kicking,elbowing,young up and coming kids,with the full approval of “Sleekit”
I’m in no way defending the challenge in question here but, just because Lenny or any other Celtic player would’ve received a Red card for a similar challenge doesn’t necessarily mean it was a challenge that constitutes a red card, does it?
The team with the most skills & best tenique is generally the team that has the most fouls committed against them, yet, in the SPL, we seem to be penalized more often than our opponents.
So based on that analogy, Lenny is a poor comparison to Elbows.
Wee Fra and bognorbhoy
As someone who does not do Facebook, I appreciate your updates. These are trying times for the family and any news they can find the time to give us, is heartening.
WeefratheTim
It wasn’t actually but I do object to be lectured to. Why people want to vote yes or no is their own business and they will have their own reasons, be they political, financial, patriotic or something else.
cadizzy
14:16 on 2 April, 2014
BMCUW
No doubt you are familiar with the many occasions that Kilwinning featured in Tom Shields’ diary. My favourite
A carload of non local students looking for directions to a party asked a local
Local man “Are there any papes in this car?”
Students “No”. knowing full well that there were at least 2″
Local man “Aye, well ah hud tae ask cause they just look like normal people these days”
or….notice in a shop window “hauf day shuttin’ aw day today”
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Some of the stories he told about Kilwinning had to be considerably watered down for public consumption.
It’s not known as the open-air asylum for nothing,you know!
Greenyin
Hahaha!
Rubicon
Hes a harsh judge – he thinks big forster is outstandin and thought boruc was good but the only decent keeper celtic had since simpson
Didnt rate packie
I cannot understand why anyone would watch the Farage v Clegg debate (??)
You’d get more depth and substance on Loose Women.
I would not gloat that UKIP are just an expression of English sentiment.
If Scotland went Independent there would be an emergence of our equivalent of a Tea Party, probably Edinburgh based and called “You’ll have had your Tea Party”.
sftb
No worries, I do troll twitter constantly for any news, which is why I can post it on here pretty quickly. Take care. :-))
Weefra HH supporting and supporting Wee Oscar.
Billy Bhoy 05
With respect, and from one who was a no, but now has reekin ould foot in the yes camp because of the direction England seems to be swinging towards, please read – I think it was SFTB’s post – again. He may disagree with you, but he was doing you a favour.
It’s rumoured (cough) that both camps have instructed individuals to get into well-populated blogs to spread the message. I don’t think you’re one, but I can see why others think you are. You’re trying to hard, and it’s likely to be counter-productive to anybody who is still on the fence.
As ever, ignore if you wish
HH
JQB
to = too
to and to = ttoo
JimmyQuinnsBits
I think your second para is spot on. There is no doubt we have seen that here.
Billy hoy.for gods sake give it up. Do you really think one person will change their mind thanks to you boring the else off us?
nega sydkev
Far from trying to lecture anyone on anything, maybe road safety, being a retired driving instructor, I really have no interest in politics. I was just highlighting the poll on the big debate tonight, which I didn’t see. Hope that helps towards my forgiveness. :-))))
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
Bhoylo83
My bhoy’s hero was Bartez. Peter Bonadetti was a brilliant keeper.
My bhoy has done well and played Pro Youth. Played the Hun twice at. 19’s and kept clean sheets, but got hammered at Barrowfield wae the Tic.
He ‘s got a Scottish cup medal at 17’s
Billy Bhoy05, I admire your passion for your cause and I sincerely hope that Scotland opts for Independence but I would listen to JimmyQuinnsBits advice if I were you. Give it a break for a while, come back to it at the Business end of the debate when it will be a really hot topic.
Evening fholks,
My thoughts are with the Knox family tonight.
I’m no longer a religious person, obviously meaning I was, but the program on BBC1 would be enough to give some back their Faith. Pope Francis is an exemplary individual.
An actual leader, humble with ideas that may make a difference.
Maybe not quite me, but he does step in the right direction.
To have a right wing Neo-Con Rush Limbaugh call him a Marxist is praise indeed.
VP
Flying over for Dundee Utd game. Have not flown on match day for while. Estimated length of time from airport to Parkhead on match day? Anybody have a scooby?
HH and thanks in advance. KTF Wee Oscar.
WeefratheTim
Road safety is a great cause. Let’s have some talk of that instead of politics.
Cheers.
Right guys, off to do a maternity ward patrol. Still waiting on 3 ewes to produce twins. HURRY UP SHEEPIES. That’ll waken a few dons supporters up. :-)))) back shortly.
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
SFTB
Agree!
………….. and more cleavage!
:-)
syd negakev
Yer on. Laters. :-)))
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
Billy bhoy 05
Ooooh bartez? Not sure about him…
:-p
setting free the bears supports Res. 12 & Oscar Knox
22:57 on
2 April, 2014
nae bother..
WeefratheTim
the photo you posted said what we all think …it was superman saying “MY HERO”
Hail Hail
Billy bhoy05
Maybe we’ll see him in the hoops then?
B-)
I haven’t commented on the indy ref much. I am a yes,that view strengthened by tonight’s debate between farage and clegg.
However I accept that everyone has there own views and reasons for voting yes or no, and I welcome that we live in a regime where we can choose democratically.
Personally, Mrs C and I have worked effing hard and still do, to get ourselves into a position where we are reasonably comfortable. Our kids are doing ok in their careers and their education. I am happy to vote yes in the expectation that things might be relatively difficult for 5 – 10 years but I do believe that in an independent Scotland my children and grand children will live in a more confident country and that confidence will translate into a fairer and more prosperous country for all our citizens.
That said it is for everyone to decide their own position.
Corkcelt
Please explain why it’s okay for all the those voting Unionist or against Independence are really nice people and i need advice. Its not enough to look at my posts but you need to look at the complainants.
Surely no one can possibly take issue with my response to Pfayr?
Ninite champions…
God bless wee oscar
Over and out
HH
Neganon2, I’ll not be influenced by Billy Bhoy 05, but I won’t be riled by him either.
I might vote yes, I might not.
When people put over points I will read and digest, when they put opinion scroll by.
BillyBhoy 05 has a passion, might be right, might be wrong.
BillyBhoy 05, not a slight on you, but Neganon2, some posters get annoyed with you, as they do with me, my point, tolerance. Agree, disagree. But respect another’s opinion.
And their right to repeat or extoll that view.
turkeybhoy
22:38 on 2 April, 2014
Not wanting to add to the political
debate.I dont really like them.But all
the “No”voters will be happy to see
UKIP,led by the wonderful Mr
Farage,have a wonderful chance of
dictating to “Whoever”.how your
country is run.
You should be so proud.
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How Do You View Your New Caliph,Erdogan….
Assisting Al-Qaeda In Persecuting The Armenian Christian Village Of Kassab…
In Northern Syria….?
Many Of The Inhabitants Being Descendants Of The Surviviors Among The Armenian Christians..
Who Were Taken From Their Traditional Homelands In ‘Turkey/Occupied Byzantium’ In 1917…
In The Armenian Genocide ,Where 1.5 Million Died..
And Led On A ‘Death March’ Down To Syria…
Where Thousands More Of Them Died In Concentration Camps…
Before Britain Liberated Syria From The Turks In 1918…
http://www.raymondibrahim.com/muslim-persecution-of-christians/turkeys-latest-jihad-on-christian-armenians/
Nigel Farage…..
Or Erdogan…..?
Not A Difficult Choice..
You Should Be So Proud..
Neganon2, haven’t had time tonight to scroll back, did you get my answer to your post early today. Don’t ask the time, forgot, or well, it’s a bit confused now.
Bhoylo83
Ross was about 8 or so when Bartez was in his prime. He won the world cup and at the start with Man U he was brilliant