My initial reaction, that the outcome from today’s SPL meeting and votes on Financial Fair Play, was on the upside of expectations, appears to be well founded. All matters not relating to a Newco football team were passed. Clubs had the opportunity to vote through a process to allow a Newco access the league but it was apparent that there was clearly insufficient support for this proposal, making subsequent proposals to apply sanctions to a Newco moot.
I understand sentiment towards Rangers reflected the comments from St Mirren chairman, Stewart Gilmour, who said, “What’s a court getting involved in football for? The decision had been made.”
There is no question that fan pressure has been brought to bear on club chairmen.
This interpretation compares starkly with BBC Reporting Scotland tonight who, if I paraphrase, said, ‘If Rangers don’t get a CVA, depending on your point of view, they will either get “back” into the SPL with light or with punitive punishment’. The broadcaster also threw in the suggestion that ‘Rangers’ might get ‘back’ in without punishment.
I’m a huge admirer of Reporting Scotland but this was perhaps the worst 60 seconds in 85 years of BBC reporting. There was a decision made to ignore the real story, that no facility to get a Newco (not Rangers) into the SPL was approved, to ignore the outcome of several months of fan pressure, and to tailor a story that suits a controversial narrative.
Fortunately, it looks like the BBC will be back on form soon, but they really need to look at what happened today.
As for the CVA, it becomes less and less likely by the hour.
UPDATE
Having spoken to BBC Reporting Scotland’s Alastair Lamont it’s clear he has been briefed differently from me, which explains the contrast between our interpretations. This story is becoming a nightmare to report, and probably to read. Fair play to Alastair for being up for the debate. I feel much better about my favourite news programme.
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Kojo
Delighted to see you back on the blog but more delighted still to read that your health is good.
Keep laughin’ pal.
SwanseaBhoy
Palacio67
I hear we’re playing Ajax in the Amsterdam Arena on the 21st July, definitely a cheaper option!!
TET, one bad result and old Roy is toast, they will give him no leeway, he isn’t Harry Redknapp, the press wanted Harry.
HT
I agree, problem is, where do you start ?
Most of the proven managers have had serious money to spend, guys like BR have taken a team of no hopers into the epl and kept them there with no money, he has done it with flair and playing the game like it should be played.
I think he will do good with better players, and no doubt a few bob to spend, but he may well be under so much pressure he might do a Kenny and buy crap.
Aye, time will tell.
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die on 30 May, 2012 at 22:57 said:
roy croppie on 30 May, 2012 at 22:46:
You ever come across John Hamill in the Wayside?
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John’s my cousin!
Wayside used to be the best Tim shop in Airdrie – great pool table, Paint It Black (plus occasional rebs) on the jukebox, and a wee sing-song after the games – coulnae whack it wae a big stick.
H.H.
canary bhoy on 30 May, 2012 at 23:19 said:
Nothing worse than getting your leg cut off by a dwarf
share on F’book or Twitter
Just be thankful they cannae reach any higher!
Palacio67,
Not sure where you’re travelling from – but for Philly from Glasgow I get a Continental flight to Newark NJ. Its an hour or so on a train from the airport to the centre of Philadelphia.
Andy Carroll will vanish like Boyd has!!
Doc
Aye the press wanted Harry, but the powers know that Harry might yet be back in court.
They are playing the %, he will fail, that is a certainty, the players are crap, they are going through a serious bad patch is english football, the money has rendered english international football meaningless.
They have no chance of having a decent team for years, just like the huns.
Big Georges Fan Club on 30 May, 2012 at 23:30:
Don’t know if you saw my later post, related to my Mum, drop me an e-mail lennybhoycfc@gmail.com
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
GL2 22.54
Bobby Thomson.
A blast from the past, I grew up with Rab as we called him, a character and a half.
He was a star in our Street Team (Earl st Scotstoun) but unbelieveably not THE star such was the quality circa 1969!!
He would play for St Johnstone, I think,on the Saturday then play 30 a side on a Sunday with us up in Victoria park Whiteinch.
He played for St Lukes BG in the Gorbals and was scouted from there along with big John McCord.He also was responsible for getting me the tin pail for the first time!!!
I,m sure Kitalba wuold know him also.
Out in 32
hamiltontim on 30 May, 2012 at 23:23 said:
I actually don’t have a real opinion on Rodgers, just that young ambitious managers, with new ideas, or at least old ideas recycled do better.
BTW, I told this wee story earlier, but I’m telling it again.
I went to Celtic Park today to buy a season ticket for myself and my daughter. I was taken through the stadium, to view the couple of seats I couldn’t decide on, settled on section209, great place to watch football, not too far from the angle I watched from the Jungle, dates me I know.
Anyway, thanks to the ladies in the office who helped, and Eammon, he took me to the seats, let me have a look around, took my photo in Neil alennons seat, in the tunnel as well, cheers for taking the time to do that, I enjoyed it.
Roll on next season.
Who was the last owner of the Wayside??
Goodnight all.
BBC Radio Ulster calling to the house tomorrow to do interview about Oscar & his journey including the use of social media (twitter) to put his story out there, and how the messages of support have helped us bla bla bla.
Opportunity to get his story out & raise profile of Neuroblastoma locally.
Should be broadcast tomorrow on the evening extra prog after 4 or 5pm for anyone able to tune in.
Knoxy on the radio CSC
Kojo, a belated and hearty welcome back.
I hope you are well and still laughin’, jiggin’ and rockin’…..
We need you, sir.
pigalle
Rangers Tax-Case @rangerstaxcase
Are people are allowing hope to get ahead of reality for Daly emails? Sure to be interesting but I doubt that it is the coup de grace.
TET, twenty years ago money came into Scottish football, in came players from everywhere chasing the cash, ragers had money to burn(not their own).
Scotland internationally suffered. Maybe that is what is happening in England now, a top flight full of players chasing cash, rather than home grown players.
Germany has a system worth having a look at.
It amazed me… When.. Dalglish goat the Liverpool Managerial Appointment..
fur..
As ye know..or mebbe, dinnae know…
Ah am a Complete Dilettante.. oan the Subject of Soccer.
But, even Ah… knew that If Ye wur the Boss of the Celtic.. ye shouldnae be caught playing golf in Spain.. while the Parkheid gas wiz at a wee peep!
And Ah am sorry tae relate.. that is jist where Dalglish wiz found tae be .. oan the links… Somewere in Spain, when… His Strugglin’ …. Goin’ doon fur the Third Time…Appointee Manager, needed his Help.
So..
Right there.. Ah marked Dalglish doon as a Chancer..or ..as they Say in Soiten Glesca Steamies ,which wull remain Nameless..
a.. “Damned Chanty Rassler!”
and.. furthermair.. tae add Injury tae Insult…
Dalglish, sued the Celtic..fur wages owed.. AND WON… Just because Celtic hid hid the Guid Sense.. Tae Fire his Unsweet Patootie….alang wi’ That o’ his Most Un-remarkable .. Protege!!!
Gosh.. sometimes, Ah hiv jist tae Scratch Ma Heid..in wonder
at the Stupidity..o.. some of the Managerial Appointments, which are made..seemingly.. Daily..thruoot ..Soccerdom.
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
Jude
Boyd hasn’t disappeared, Ally ate him!!
Doc
Is that North stand lower?
knoxy dare you to slip a jelly and ice cream answer into the interview.
Doc is Neil Lennon on 30 May, 2012 at 23:21 said
Yip
Spotted that
Still better than being a RFCIA
hamiltontim on 30 May, 2012 at 23:40 said:
It is mate, just along from the posh seats, near the GB.
Row EE.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ on 30 May, 2012 at 23:35:
Not sure if he was the last owner but a guy called Jamie had it, used to manage a shop down woodside street.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Knoxy
One for you n Oscar ;-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKt9-SWKDvg
HH
Kojo,
Agree.
Hail! Hail!
http://www.tothepoint.csc
Jude:
Can’t agree with your take on Boydynovski- if anything he will become bigger than ever.
Have you seen the size of him recently?
MonstermunchCSC
canary bhoy on 30 May, 2012 at 23:42 said:
Any thing is better than that;-)
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ on 30 May, 2012 at 23:35 said:
Who was the last owner of the Wayside??
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After Tony sold up I think the last people who ran it came from up somewhere in the Denny neck of the woods, I think.
Last time I was in (maybe 6 years ago) with two of my brothers it had went seriously downhill – we had one pint then left.
Great pity.
Doc
You’ll be close enough to feel the heat from their seats and smell the grease from their pies :-))
Bed for this bhoy!!
Doc
Souness has a lot to answer for the destruction of scottish football, and hopefully soon for dodgy payments, karma catches up now and again.
Aye, the Germans know what it’s all about, they manufacture what the world wants, they have their football sorted, they are a shrewd nation, and they will probably win the euros this year.
Kojo
Good evening
hamiltontim on 30 May, 2012 at 23:46 said:
Heat from their seats in the winter may be very welcome!
WaitingformarcdalysnextbombCSC.
leftclicktic on 30 May, 2012 at 23:38 said:
Rangers Tax-Case @rangerstaxcase
Are people are allowing hope to get ahead of reality for Daly emails? Sure to be interesting but I doubt that it is the coup de grace.
That’s a bit sniffy…….is ole RTC getting jealous ?
God, I am so enjoying this stuff.
pigalle
Doc is Neil Lennon ,
glad you got some good seats – mind you anything facing the pitch @ CP and anything facing AWAY from the pitch @ Ibrokes has to count as a good seat. Eamon is a good chap -always willing to help us out and has helped sort out an INCREASE in the Kano Foundation allocation for next season – yes , after 2 seasons of consolidation , we’ve expanded to 62 seats (52+10) – still in the same section (115) and still there for all to see and support .
As i’m currently experiencing a ‘loan’ from Glasgow to London ,i’m floating the suggestion of a Euro 2012 CQN/Kano Foundation London HQ for the duration of the games . I’m looking for volunteers to come along and cheer whatever team we fancy , talk about Celtic and generally get to know a few of the names on the blog . If your’e interested , drop me a note on sannabhoy@thekanofoudation.com
HH
Sanna
PS Londondave , i expect you’ll be available !
roy croppie on 30 May, 2012 at 23:16 said:
ps Don’t sell McCourt…even if it’s just for a great song next year and WOMEN at supporters functions can do the ‘slosh’ to it,
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Dont let the Green Brigade get hold of that idea, too much lateral movement!!
Or good morning
Did the janitor of St Serfs not get a mention re Bannons (A V) early career?
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon on 30 May, 2012 at 23:32 said:
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Gordon, I just done a quick Expedia (Flights and hotel) search, flying from Glasgow first with KLM then another flight(s) with a company I cannot make out. Can only Guess at the route, Glasgow-Amsterdam-NewYork-Philly? Had a quick look at the distance between NYC and Philly, I can see how easy it is for a direct flight to NYC.
No to Newclub
HH