I am sure Neil Doncaster’s job is full of stresses and strains but this week will probably be a breeze. Fans of every club in the league appear to be in uproar at the resolutions for an Insolvency Transfer Event to be voted on later this month. Infuriating everyone is surely better than infuriating most but leaving one group happy.
Fans of 11 SPL clubs have reacted in horror that the league seek to introduce a facility to allow a liquidated club to phoenix straight back into the top tier of Scottish football. Fans of Rangers, while along with administrators and bidders for the club are publicly opposed to liquidation, are outraged that this new facility to allow a new club entry to the SPL should carry a sporting and financial inhibitor.
For clarification: the inhibitor is there to ensure clubs have a modicum of moral hazard against gaining an unfair advantage before ditching creditors and their old skins, and emerging in the SPL with player registrations from another club but without the debts or consequences of mismanagement.
Rangers US and Singapore based bidders seem unperturbed by the proposals. Paul Murray’s Blue Knights consortium has curiously lost its tongue. Maybe this helps explain all those years when the EBTs were unopposed by the former Rangers board. Silence, not even an utterance!
There remains three possible outcomes to this issue:
The proposed SPL resolutions will be passed, allowing a Newco straight entry to the League.
The resolutions will fail and the SPL board will vote a Newco into the league anyway.
The resolutions will fail and the SPL board will deny Newco a place in the league.
Celtic Quick News first flagged this scenario in October last year when we predicted Newco would be given a parachute into the SPL, opposed only by Celtic. As the key resolution (2A) requires only 8 votes I still expect this to happen, despite the ‘Bring it on’ view of many Rangers fans to the prospect of starting again from Division Three.
As the financial penalty resolution (2B) requires 11 votes I expect this to fail and no financial penalties to be imposed.
The question for Kilmarnock, Dunfermline, St Mirren, Inverness, Motherwell, St Johnstone, Hibs and Kilmarnock (don’t tell me they’ll not try to get two votes, they have a huge mountain of debt to service and have every right to demand two votes) is, will they listen to their fans or their bank manager?
Dundee United and Hearts, like North Korea, appear convinced of their own superior wisdom and, like a North Korean missile, could head off in any random direction to demonstrate their contempt for clubs scared of providing satirists with material. They could easily vote themselves into a Gorgie-Tannadice League, if they could agree on a Gorgie-Tannadice/Tannadice-Gorgie naming convention.
For now, if you care about any of this, participate in the online SPL Fan Survey. We’ll soon find out who runs Scottish football, fans or the Bank of Scotland! One additional point about democracy, it carries responsibility. In this instance, stopping Newco means fans of all remaining clubs have to step forward in increasing numbers to buy season tickets. This is the cost of sporting integrity.
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Well done to my big pal who undergone surgery recently and today finished the West Highland Way……
Greenlion2 I’m jealous of you but……. I’m very proud as well…… walk tall sir!
Vinny HH
1) Name the 3 Celtic Captains that were substituted in last week’s game against Killie? Brown, Mulgrew & Samaras
2) Who has scored most goals this season; Hooper or Stokes? Hooper
3) Which 2 Hoops have made the most league starts this season? Forster Ledley
4) Which team did Dylan McGeough score his wonder goal against? St. Johnstone
5) Name the 3 teams that have failed to score against the Hoops in league action this season? St. Mirren, Hibs Dunfermline
6) Which 2 teams have conceded fewest league goals in total against the Hoops this season? Aberdeen United
7) Who scored at home against Udinese for the Hoops this year?
Vmhan
U up for rangers game?
If u want a pre match beer on the Sunday morn, ( even though it’s a Sunday ) I’ll be drinking in Glasgow city centre and will communicate with u to meet for a beer ( if u are struggling for a place to drink )
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
Round 1: If you know your current season History?
(2pts per first correct answer: 1pt per answer if you are correct but not first. Remember only 1 submission per round)
1) Name the 3 Celtic Captains that were substituted in last week’s game against Killie? Brown Sammi Ledley
2) Who has scored most goals this season; Hooper or Stokes? Stokes
3) Which 2 Hoops have made the most league starts this season? Foster, Mulgrew
4) Which team did Dylan McGeough score his wonder goal against? Killie
5) Name the 3 teams that have failed to score against the Hoops in league action this season? Dun Utd St Mirren ICT
6) Which 2 teams have conceded fewest league goals in total against the Hoops this season? Huns, St johnstone
7) Who scored at home against Udinese for the Hoops this year? Ki
1) Name the 3 Celtic Captains that were substituted in last week’s game against Killie? Scott Brown, Charlie Mulgrew, Glenn Loovens.
2) Who has scored most goals this season; Hooper or Stokes? Hooper.
3) Which 2 Hoops have made the most league starts this season? Forster and Ledley.
4) Which team did Dylan McGeough score his wonder goal against? St Mirren.
5) Name the 3 teams that have failed to score against the Hoops in league action this season? St Mirren, Hibs, Inverness.
6) Which 2 teams have conceded fewest league goals in total against the Hoops this season? Inverness. Aberdeen.
7) Who scored at home against Udinese for the Hoops this year? Hooper.
Can’t argue with that cara
Any way rapped a few doors to this boy elected.15 mins in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtt6Or_y1sY&feature=related
1. Scott Brown, Charlie Mulgrew, Joe Ledley
2. Hooper
3. Forster Ledley
4. St.Mirren
5. St.Mirren, Hibs, Inverness CT
6. St.Johnstone, Aberdeen
7. Ki
1) Name the 3 Celtic Captains that were substituted in last week’s game against Killie?
Brown, Mulgrew, Samaras
2) Who has scored most goals this season; Hooper or Stokes?
Hooper
3) Which 2 Hoops have made the most league starts this season?
Mulgrew, Forster
4) Which team did Dylan McGeough score his wonder goal against?
Kilmarnock
5) Name the 3 teams that have failed to score against the Hoops in league action this season?
Hibs, Caley, St Mirren
6) Which 2 teams have conceded fewest league goals in total against the Hoops this season?
Dundee Utd, Aberdeen
7) Who scored at home against Udinese for the Hoops this year?
Ki
NegAnon2 on 13 April, 2012 at 20:41 said:
Champs elect – yes I probably did in a state of despair at the thought of a rediculous and needless huns 4 in a row. So for what its worth I am sorry I got upset at the prospect of it.
But I will never apologise for my anger at our Board over the years. Nothing that has gone on with the huns excuses Celtic’s lack of ambition. I have never advocated following the huns over the cliff but Celtic could have avoided some of these league losses easily and Celtic’s attitude to its support (cash cow) etc has been a disgrace.
largely my anger about this has abated as we have had bigger fish to fry – last season we had the SFA on the ropes and this we have the huns administration. These are far more important that Celtics lack of ambition.
So along with the majority of support I’m sorry I felt so upset when it looked bad earlier in the season and Neil and the team rallied remarkably. I am delighted about that and regular posters know I like it when I am wrong.
The next big challenge for the celtic board is acting with due intergrity and care around the hun situation. Forgive me if I have some real doubts whether they will chose cash over intergrity. Dunno why but somehow their silence is disturbing is it not?
NA
I will accept you apology on behalf of the posters who took you to task and i will say to you as my mate said to some mourners at his brothers funeral when he asked them if anyone like a drink and when they all replied yes he then pointed to the coffin as it was being lowered into ther grave and said to them well let that be a fuc**n lesson to you. TA
Vmhan Supporting Lenny! on 13 April, 2012 at 20:57:
You are right that there is a lot of propaganda regarding the darkside. But when Celtic have anything to say – regardless of the topic – it gets reported. And it is all about timing.
On the issue with the Huns(IA) there has been no reason for Celtic to comment on it up to this stage – and besides, why interrupt the pantomime?
When the Huns are found guilty, then it becomes our business as they have cheated to win titles, most of which were ours and as a result they have earned European revenue which was also rightly ours.
Yorkson is a no-mark, Celtic will not get into any war of words with him – that’s what he’s trying to achieve.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy, have you and Morgan Spurlock ever been seen in the same room together?
1.Brown, Samaras,
2.Hooper
3. Foster, ledley
4. St. Mirren
5. ICT, St. Mirren, Dundee Utd
6.St. johnstone, huns
7.Hooper
idy the Tim on 13 April, 2012 at 20:51 said:
St John’s Doyle
I recently contacted my SNP MSP on a constituency matter, the anti labour tirade I got back shocked me. I am a member of no political party but because of the question I asked he assumed I was a labour trouble maker.
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You raise a point that I think RFC share the SNP I have the opinion that RFC fans hate Celtic more than anything else the SNP hate Labour as we are the only impediment to a free Scotland is the Labour party ( not forgetting the voters of Scotland)
Both organisations are driven by hatred, it is interesting that you have experienced this form of hatred at first hand
Bloke109 is Neil Lennon on 13 April, 2012 at 20:53 said:
I agree with you, if the board got envolved in any way just now it would distract from our title celebrations, and our efforts to get to the Scottish Cup Final. It would also give the MSM a much needed distraction from the Huns troubles. When the time comes I am sure Celtic will have a great deal to say.
I don’t think it will be limited to Newhuns admission into the SPL.
Well done to my big pal who undergone surgery recently and today finished the West Highland Way……
Greenlion2 I’m jealous of you but……. I’m very proud as well…… walk tall sir!
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Which reminds me he deserves a song…….WALK TALL
Walk Tall, walk straight and look the hun right in the eye,
thats what yir mammy told ye when you were just knee high,
she said GL2… hold you’re head up eye,
walk tall, walk straight and look the hun right in the eye.
Vinny’s tribute to GL2 walking tall along the West Highland Way.
Apologies, last post will be lost on anyone that’s never met Roccobhoy…..and possibly Morgan Spurlock.
#bedtime.
Broonie/ Sammi/ Charlie
Hooper
Charlie/ FF
St.M
ICT/ Hibs/ St.M
Dons/ St.J
Ki
Neil “Penfold” Lennon on 13 April, 2012 at 21:11 said:
bedtime? You on a promise with Mrs Penfold?
HH
CRC
Vmhan – well said re GL2, but spare a thought for the poor people who had to put up with his patter during the trip! :-(
T4
Well Done GL2 ya basketball-playing pansy that ye are! :-)
Mighty Tim
I thoughts are with you today, I never had a relationship with my father, left when I was you (even if he was from the other side). I longed one day, that I could have some good memories, but sadly no.
You remember all the good and bad times with fondness, they will never leave you!
You or he will never walk alone,
The joy of the Celtic family!!
Hail, hail!!
1) Name the 3 Celtic Captains that were substituted in last week’s game against Killie?
Brown, Mulgrew, Samaras
2) Who has scored most goals this season; Hooper or Stokes?
Hooper
3) Which 2 Hoops have made the most league starts this season?
Mulgrew, Forster
4) Which team did Dylan McGeough score his wonder goal against?
Kilmarnock
5) Name the 3 teams that have failed to score against the Hoops in league action this season?
Hibs, Caley, St Mirren
6) Which 2 teams have conceded fewest league goals in total against the Hoops this season?
Dundee Utd, Aberdeen
7) Who scored at home against Udinese for the Hoops this year?
Ki
GL2 hope u managed to loose some weight this week for the FatBHoy cause? Well done on you walking the WHW
HH
CRC
I know its quiz night , but does anyone remember if there was an almighty hoo haa when we were nearly down . were anyone worried about how they would fare without us . ,Has anyone any cuttings from that period to see who was fighting our corner . there used to be a guy on here years ago who could come up with information like that . but no likely
jimtim.
Gretnabhoy
This may seem like a daft question but do you live in Gretna?
St John Doyle
I think that there are a lot of people who see through Salmond et al for what they are. I have a lot of friends who see him as a political opportunist but when I asked if they were going to vote in the upcoming elections they all said no!
Getting the vote out will be the biggest issue for labour.
Answers to round 1
Brown, Samaras and Mulgrew
Hooper 22 Stokes 20
Hooper & Forster 30
St Mirren
St Mirren, Caley, Hibs
St Jonstone, Aberdeen
Ki
Any explanation been given for the different tariff re voting on the regs
Malorybhoy…… No but I was born there. Where’s Malory?
Joking
1) Name the 3 Celtic Captains that were substituted in last week’s game against Killie?
Brown, Mulgrew, Samaras
2) Who has scored most goals this season; Hooper or Stokes?
Hooper
3) Which 2 Hoops have made the most league starts this season?
Mulgrew, Forster
4) Which team did Dylan McGeough score his wonder goal against?
Kilmarnock
5) Name the 3 teams that have failed to score against the Hoops in league action this season?
Hibs, Caley, St Mirren
6) Which 2 teams have conceded fewest league goals in total against the Hoops this season?
Dundee Utd, Rangers
7) Who scored at home against Udinese for the Hoops this year?
Ki
Champions Scoreboard
setting free the bears 16
praecepta 12
Patrick27 11
Factus 8 10
Celtic Champ Elect 10
Hamiltontim 10
Celtic_First 10
Lostinbonnybridge is Neil Lennon. Get well Stan Petrov 8
damn!
och well at least the rest of you have a wee head start on me……
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
Token. I think I’ll need it.
Round 2: For the season in question name our Scottish Cup semi final opponents and score that day?
(2pts per first correct answer: 1pt per answer if you are correct but not first. Remember only 1 submission per round)
1) 2010/2011
2) 2009/2010
3) 2006/2007
4) 2004/2005
5) 2003/2004
Vmhan
it`s easy
i`ve done it twice and i`m a fat bassa
vmhan Thank you and always
HH
1. Aberdeen 4-0
2. Ross County 0-2
3. St.Johnstone 2-1
4. Hearts 2-1
5. Dundee United 2-0?
CRC
nah, she’s out on the bevvy. I’ve got fives tomorrow, so limiting myself to one bottle of wine, most of which has been drunk already.
#usedtobeabletodrink