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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Not in the habit of watching the Zombies’ games but looked at the pictures of Elbows assault on the young lad from AR!
Truly disgusting – totally premeditated – never an accident!
How the Assistant Ref and the Fourth official could not see that is a joke!
To then hear that it was looked at again but no action taken is even more disgusting though sadly not all surprising
Jackie Mac and his management team better have their young boys well warned because this guy will do damage if he can!
HH
Do you think it would be funnier if a lower league player ie a player from the league him and his team belong or a player from the top flight done elbows?or dont we really care who does him.Beram was correct a dirty dirty excuse of a player.
traditionalist88
17:37 on 2 April, 2014
The Independent had been a magic wee secret for a while.
I took a wander round the outside of PSG’s stadium when I was in Paree a few years ago.
It’s pretty impressive and I had a wee smile to myself when looking in one of the office windows to spot a large framed photo of PSG playing us – Stephen Mahe figured highly in it.
Justsayin’CSC
Hamiltontim
aye- word gets around:)
HH
Two failed Projects.
Beram n Boeriggter..
Oot the Door.. Like Ah telt ye Afore…
in Celtic’s, Much needed n Expected, Summer Abstersion or ..if ye ur unfamiliar wi the term..Purge.
Ah wull be happy if they wur Joined by, Big Sammi…
But, that rascal… may elude the clean oot..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Paul 67
Lovely to see Barca being penalised for financial doping and avoiding tax liabilities.
Absolute pitiful punishment handed to them and the Spanish FA .
Is it any wonder Deidco have escaped any sanction with corrupt Ogilvie batting for them and a totally inept / corrupt governing body.
These fools pursue personal agendas riddled with bias / prejudice and self interest .
Our beautiful game I fear is doomed.
” he can claim no credit for the liquidation of Hearts, ”
Brilliant!
I’ve been on vanguardbears again !Sorry – there’s a great thread about ‘ultra-bigots’ hahahaha as if bigot is ok ! ultra bigot – now you’re stepping over the mark. Oh btw , the death list was just a joke.
Tontine Tim
Thank you for the reminiscences of yesteryear. I’m sure you would agree that the trials and tribulations of the barren years between Hampden in the Sun and Big Billy’s Cup Final in 1965 gave us the character and fortitude that makes us the Celtic fans we are. I’ve never subscribed to the “I’m a better Celtic fan than you” ethos” because I believe all the different experiences through the different eras mean we all have different expectations.
How many fans on here envy what we had:
Lisbon, 9 in row, Leeds Inter Milan Atletico Madrid semi-finals, Final in Milan, Jinky, Murdy and all the others?
We also had defeats to Stirling Albion, Raith Rovers, Queen of the South.
Scottish Cup misery at hands of Kilmarnock, Dunfermline, St Mirren and so on.
But that’s who we are!
Celtic.
Hail Hail
Next Kid fae the Farm tae Trip the Light…
Young Fellah Me Lad… Paul McMullan.
He is Tricky, ..n he Kin Motor… Ah like Him.
C’mon , Neil. Gie the Lad a run oot.
Luvved how he Mesmerised n Pulverised.. the Sevco Yoofs..in their Recent Un-Friendly.
His Number wan opponent In that Game..
A Guy named… Heggarty.. Left Back?…
Tried, tae Handle him the Rangers Way.. by. .. Foulin the Bejabbers oota him..
But..end Result..
Hegarty..(Who by the wey, is a Sevco. FIRST TEAM POOLER.. ) Ended up wi
One Yellow.. n graduated, natch..
tae an Ordering Aff… Red Yin..
Yep.
Young Paul, is a Definite .. Comer.
Ah expect that Neil,musta bin as Impressed wi his Oot Standin Performance..
as Ah wiz..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
long haired yins man @17 37
Roma v Parma .
Game re started 8 minutes in and 0-0 . The referee suspended the previous game ( with 8 minutes gone ) due to torrential rain.
pundits and so called journo’s talk about the game but avoid whats really wrong with the game and try to find ways to improve, there is no hope for Scottish football, they try to tell you the game really needs a cheat and all will be well, as I have said before not a penny anymore while they remain governing that’s why I think its finished, our own plc well it all happened under their watch and still they are there, indeed action speaks louder than words.
South of Tunis, prego…
Seemingly things are heating up between Father Dougal and Lord Charles as the Zombies prepare for ugly scenes.
Should be fun.
Celtic will wipe the floor with the SFA. Has anyone spotted ANOTHER professional player in the offending video? There is and he plays for a team in the division below ours. Has he been cited? No he had not. Check mate.
On elbows. If you are minded to hurt people a split second is more than your brain needs to process body action. He is guilty as charged.
HH
Remember a wee while ago, sevco did a fan survey, just had an e mail from them outlining the results.
This is a snippet, feckin hilarious.
……………………………….
Supporters identified the top five best performing areas of the business as:
• Community/Charity Work
• Club Social Media
• Club website
• Safe Matchday Environment
• Hospitality
The five most important aspects of the Club according to fans are:
• On-pitch performance
• Youth Development programme
• Overall direction and management of the Business
• Fan Engagement
• Matchday Experience
The five most important statements relating to the Club from the list identified are:
• Proud of its rich history and tradition
• Open and effective relationship with its supporters
• Continually strives for sporting success
• Youth development is key to on-pitch success
• High standards of integrity and professionalism
Hunbelievable………
Those who think McGill university’s English department is shite raise my hand.
Just had some feedback on the sevco survey (remember it?).
This is my favourite so far:
Graham Wallace commented, “……transparency and honesty will not be improved overnight”.
Hi Ya.. Maggie
Ah liked that..
in.. fact..
Ah like You!
So there..~~~
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
PSG v Chelsea .
The PSG midfield is great . Man to watch is the 21 year old Italian ——Marco Verratti . Pace,vision , technique .————” I would pay to watch Marco Verratti ” –Andrea Pirlo .
The Italian media described him as ” predestinato ” ( destined to be great ) when he was 14 . They werent wrong .
What will the SFA’s decision be when 2nd Hunnerdepippery get liquidated ?
25 points off the Scottish championship for starters or only 15 points deduction for being brand new 3rd Hunnerdepippery and so 4th.
Just askin
Ken
Ally McCoist turned the tables on Kayal. So says the presumably neutral STV. Oh, of course, don’t they have a tie up with the deid team. So, not so neutral.
Good match kicks off at 7
Nick v Nigel
Could go to.penalties.
Can see Mourinho doing a 0-0 number on PSG
Chick Hun having a go at Barca re tax issues………..blowtorch time again
Fisher is Injured?
Lustig.. n Awe..
Matthews..?
Awe, Jezz!
Let’s see… Howe aboot draughtin .. Broonie .. at Right Back?
Great Idea…
Fir at least ,It wull keep him away fae the Middle of the Park!
Noo.. Ah suppose you guy N gal.. know.. that
It wiz Broonie, who sold the Jersey ..in the Middle of the Park..(Wi a Tricky .. back heeler.. tae a Very Happy Opponent)
that led tae Us Losing that First Goal..agin the Ross..which caused us tae settle.. fur a tie.
Oh. Ye didnae?
Well, Noo ye dae!
Kojo,
Still,Laughin’
F.A.B. Virgil
18:34 on
2 April, 2014
Celtic will wipe the floor with the SFA. Has anyone spotted ANOTHER professional player in the offending video? There is and he plays for a team in the division below ours. Has he been cited? No he had not. Check mate.
——————————
In the same video?
Gie us a clue!
Tonight’s Big Fight At The Roond-a-Bout…
Farage V Clegg….
On SKY News NOW !
GO…Nigel…GO!
Haund Yon Russian/Belgian/Dutch Euro-Monstrosity….Clegg..
His B*llocks…(Again !)
~~~~
Aloha…! Kojo…..
An’ Ma Sweetheart….
M♥ggie M♥Gill….
The last bastion of moral probity in Ireland, the GAA,has fallen.
The amateur association, as far as the players are concerned, have taken Sky’s money and put an number of games out with the reach of terrestrial viewers.
Their justification is to promote the game globally, I.e. Australia and the US.
However, they already have access, free to air, to thirty one games and now stand to receive another fourteen, also free to air.
Not going doing well with grass root support here, nor the players.
Stand by for 1am. Throw-ins,boys.
Grab All Association, right enough.
Bloody UEFA, always protecting Barcelona…
Doing everything they can in their powers to prevent Barcelona from signing Georgios Samaras in the summer…
Not defending Kayal or McCulloch, but at the end of the day, every player fouls to some degree, if they didn’t foul/obstruct their opponents, their team would lose every time, e.g. Du Wei v Clyde is a good example of a player ill suited to professional Football.
I liked Kayal, thought he was a wee bit overrated but would have been a good squad player when fit, otherwise think he would’ve gone in harder than McCulloch did with him on many occasions. Not that I’m saying its sour grapes, but Kayal would’ve known the risks playing the hard tackler in midfield, unfortunately he was unlucky.
Oh dear I feel sick….
Clegg v Farage
I want F to stuff the slimy, self serving creep.
As I said I feel unwell…
justafan at 19.09
the two sided coin I hope are both tails when I’ve chosen heads
Auldheid @ 13.04
Sadly, I think you’ll be bowing out along with thousands before, and after you.
The every game Celtic man is mortally wounded, it will be up to a young generation to decide whether or not they pick up the baton in a game which is proven to be corrupt.
I’ve posted it before but say again some Celtic fans have had enough, and it’s a significant contributory factor in the continuous drop in attendances.
However, the thirst to see Celtic will remain insatiable for generations to come, when the revelations after forgotten and Celtic will prevail, just like they always have.
Scottish Football Monitor
Today we remember the three Fanad Patriots.
Neil Shiels,Michael Heraghty and Michael McElwee we salute you.
The Emerald Isle
Given to us by our fathers
To keep for our children.
UTLR.
f.a.b. virgil
18:34 on 2 April, 2014
Celtic will wipe the floor with the SFA. Has anyone spotted ANOTHER professional player in the offending video? There is and he plays for a team in the division below ours. Has he been cited? No he had not. Check mate.
On elbows. If you are minded to hurt people a split second is more than your brain needs to process body action. He is guilty as charged.
HH
Email it to Celtic or report the player to lunny, whatever way sfa are fecked.
My dear,dear,dear,friend… The Singing Detective..
Hiya, Pally?
Nice tae greet ye.. as usual.
Noo, we wull find oot if Neil hiz no Jist…bin Gien us a Bed Time Story.
We hiv Vanquished oor Opponents.. cleared the Field..
Noo ..if Neil hiz bin No bin gien us a Doze of the ole Rope..
We should see a Celtic Team, wi a Fair mair… than ,well… Fair.. Sprinklin’ o Young Hopefuls..
Ah am looking forward tae whit Neil’s Team Selection wull be … fur the Upcoming League Contest.
Dae ye think that Neil wull gie .. Sammi, a Start?
Well.. Ah dae!
Noo, why wid Ah write Something.. like That?
Mebbe, is wiz because… that’s whit Ah Thought.
Kojo
Still,Laughin
PSG & Chelski fans battling in Paris