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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Is our own Paul on the back of Giles Cross, and my pick Ernie Lynch on the back of Treacle
Clydebank Kilbowie,well he certainly was no cream bun.
Along with many Highland clans, at the age of eighteen Rob Roy together with his father joined the Jacobite rising led by Viscount Dundee to support the Stuart King James who had been deposed by William of Orange. Although victorious in initial battles, “Bonnie Dundee” was killed in 1689, deflating the rebellion. Rob’s father was taken to jail, where he was held on treason charges for two years. Rob’s mother Margaret’s health faltered and then failed during Donald’s time in prison. By the time Donald was finally released, his wife was dead, and his reason for living also gone. The Gregor chief never returned to his former spirit or health.
Rob Roy was badly wounded at the Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719, in which the English defeated a Jacobite and Spanish expedition that aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy.
Up the Celts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP3PCZR9-gA
The Pogues: Galway Races
Petec,
As an agnostic, I still see the value of prayers. They work best when done on behalf of others. I do wonder if that notion has been lost on some of Thatcher’s children who would more readily pray for themselves :)
Me, I do still have the odd wee prayer….for Celtic. We need all the help we can get while trying to compete fairly against the best wee establishment in the world.
Good night and God Bless everyone of the CQN family. You are a joy to behold and I promised 6 rums only made 4 Guinness so am owed 2 extra tomorrow.
HH
timbhoy in spain on 13 April, 2012 at 22:49 said:
petec ,
Aye yer right son,we were aw Catholics at one time ,Robert the Bruce,William wallace,Rob roy etc.They seem tae forget we were here long before the sons of satan were.
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I’m proud to be a Catholic because it really is the best grounding in life at the moment.
I would say I am protesting about the Catholic church and all Big churches because they have been infiltrated by haters of Christianity.
The Mystery Schools hate Christianity.
tommytwiststommyturns on 13 April, 2012 at 23:01 said:
Someone gave me the tip.
Apart from; a head, tail and 4 legs – haven’t a clue about the nags!
One last thing on Rob Roy he was a tim and a wrestler. As I run wrestling in Scotland I know the history ( sounds like a song there ).
HH
Some natural harmonies from a real classy Northern bird
Simpson & Rusby
TET – ha! Paddy Brennan on Giles Cross. Could be Ernie on the other one, although I would have thought his horse would be Always Right !!
T4
sftb
Sorry can’t take those tickets. He says his bhoy isn’t old enough to sit on his own. The ‘bhoy’ is 19!!!
mighty tim on 13 April, 2012 at 23:08 said:
got ur mail, will get back to you 2moro if ok?
HH
CRC
timbhoy in spain on 13 April, 2012 at 23:03 said:
you know your stuff amigo… however, I’d argue – respectfully – that we get caught up in the desire to bestow the the historical deeds of a nation on to our personal identity. I’d also argue, more importantly, that the jacobite rebellion was nothing but the attempt of one oligarch to overthrow another, and to hell with the average punter. We’re suckers if we believe it ennobled us as a nation.
HT
No problem
I will let Gordon know tomorrow morning at 5s.
T4
Aye but ernie treads the treacle at times :>)
Fortunes Favour Mibbes,
The Maestro will always be the Greatest for me, even though there was more coverage of Henrik.
Henrik’s love of Celtic was really deep and it was obvious. Paul McStay
Paul McStay
Paul McStay
Paul McStay
Paul McStay
Paul McStay
PAUL McSTAY.
Noone will top that man for all he done for Celtic in my eyes.
CRC that is great. Thank you.
HH
Timbhoy,
Not all Jacobites were Catholics.
Rob Roy was not,… & for that matter neither was Bonnie Dundee ( John Graham of Claverhouse).
If it had not been for the stray bullet that killed Dundee, when the battle was already won at Killiecrankie, there would have been no battle of the Boyne & our history would be very different.
It’s a funny old world.
Shameless huns.
whitedoghunch on 13 April, 2012 at 23:01 said:
Timbhoy
http://bubo.es/
Thanks pal.
timbhoy in spain – you still getting the professional info?!
Yes I´ll post in the morning if you like.
whitedoghunch on 13 April, 2012 at 22:57 said:
Heartbroken Huns
Timbhoy in spain there is a lane at the bottom of the Ramblas and on the right about 50 yards in is a bar that will have the game on though michael collins is a better shop.
Eat at http://www.cincsentits.com
Bobo.ws if you have kids.
That´s great Whitedog.
I´m staying at Ramblas.Going up from Alicante on the 16th.Wife´s birthday on 17th.
Going to see Bruce Springsteen 17th.
Back to Alicante 21st. UTC.
Who fired that bullit ? it’s all his fault :>)
JimmyQuinnsBits
You’re right of course to point out the self-serving “leaders of men”, but it is fair to point out that every Jacobite foot soldier was fighting for a worthy cause.
However, again, tis true, modern Scotland has over-romanticised much of its history due to the twisted routes it has taken and its pivotal role in the empire, the triangular slave trade and of course Ireland.
Mibbes one of the obstacles to Scotland moving on from its current issues is its failure to face up to its role in recent centuries?
Timbhoy
the boss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UASyS-jUKKI
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VHman..
Just Woke Up..email me When Your Bhoy lands in Melbourne..The BBQ starts @ 2pm..All the Young team will be Here I’ll PM him on FB later..
Long is he Here for..? I’m probs off the 23rd..Going Via Dubai to Catch up with Estadio Nacional..Then…………..The Hoops..;o)
Summa
THE EXILED TIM
1 goal away again tonight, I’m on a real bad run of form no wins since that January one. ;(
Did you notice the amount of goals in all the Spanish league games midweek. ;)
High odds in the League and hopefully now it will be prime picking.
HH m8
The Boss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idnJnjV_8rg
Brilliant Disguise.
Petec,
HH ! And the man has humility in abundance too. As did TB. We are indeed blessed :))
The King of Kings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NX_jvvny4A
Bhoys
Just had an argument with Mrs Doyle (Hun), she’s in the cream puff again because I complained about her hogging the TV all night watching rubbish like britains got no talent, then some tv series about violence swearing and being a total, well… Hun.
Mrs Doyle seems to be loosing the plot. The more I let her know about whats happening down Mordor way the more she seems to be changing, its a distinct possibility that Mrs Doyle may soon be reverting back to her original name, shame…. :D #needingpeaceandquietforachange
TLJD
FFM,
sorry bud, I’d argue that, although the average jacobite foot soldier thought he was fightin for a worthy cause, he wasn’t. He was fightin for the right of one feathered up prancing prima-donna to beat another lace-bound arrogant git for the right to continue to parasitically suck the life-blood from “the peasantry”. Invariably, he was from the peasantry, and was only fighting for a particular breed of leech.
Praecepta,
did you have much bother in getting paid out
on your masters bets?
The Celtic Football Club shall rock the foundations of European football once again.
May I ‘umbly recommend lighting a wee candle for Mrs D. She won’t like it, but it will be for both your good :)
I found it worked well for the Rangers supporting lassie formerly known as Mrs FFM and tis why we are still the best of friends – and she still wears my Celts in Seville T-shirt with pride :))
This song was a Celtic favourite 4 years ago and has recently come back into favour
We’re Havin’ a Party
TLJD for your Mrs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLCZqUQZvXc
Womack and Womack
petec
Been doing ok ish with the South American games, at this time of the season, when most things are cut and dried, I tend to give them a miss, that has come from years of losing.
I would still stick to my single bets, but give the accas a whirl each day, just lost out on a biggie tonight had 6 up needed a draw with Soton and Reading for a hefty wedge, yer man we were linked with earlier from Rotherham, La Fondra came off the bench for Reading and scored 2, some you win, most you lose.
In saying that, goals would be easier to predict than winners just now, due to the nature of the games where nothing matters.
Connected – Stereo MC’s
Unless the Huns are punished…..
They are gonna do it again, and do it again.
Kilbowie Kelt on 13 April, 2012 at 23:14 said:
Timbhoy,
Not all Jacobites were Catholics.
Rob Roy was not,… & for that matter neither was Bonnie Dundee ( John Graham of Claverhouse).
If it had not been for the stray bullet that killed Dundee, when the battle was already won at Killiecrankie, there would have been no battle of the Boyne & our history would be very different.
It’s a funny old world.
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I´m sorry Kilbowie,I´m not trying to come across that Catholicism is the be all & end all.Really the point I´m trying to make (albeit a little bit pissedly) is the sons of satan make out we shouldn´t really be in Scotland,All I´m saying is their forefathers were RC & where the hatred of all things RC is hard to understand.But we all know where it comes from.
Indeed I´m no bigot & have many protestant friends.
Just can´t stand injustice & bigotry & racism which I´m afraid is all you get in the west of Scotland.And I´m from Sunny Govan long time ago.
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