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 welcome back. I dressed up for your return
Saint stivs/Rocket man,
thanks very much,looking forward to three nights on the swally
so will hopefully try these places
Talking about NEW CQN BADGES………
Anyone who was lucky enough to pre order the shiny new CQN badges
I will email you all to get details for postage or pick-up (once ready) for new badges (if ive not already done so)
Thanks once again for the interest and purchases
Bundoran Bhoy (oh and CRC ;-) )
The Comfortable Collective
international football player on his 81st dat hunger strike in isreal , he cant even run away
gordybhoy can i be bold and suggest couple of touristy things as well.
take the bus tour its excellent.
when it comes past cowgate ask the guide about James connolly .
saint Giles is interesting.
if you go to castle. stand in the terrace looking to the forth. amazing view and imagine saint Margaret standing there eight hundred years before.
Gordybhoy
Irish pub St Stivs recommends is Biddy Mulligans, right on Grassmarket, under Grassmarket hotel( getting a nice wee refurb just now).
Bundoran Bhoy and CRC much respect to you both.
Sir Paul
Glad That ye hid a Chance tae talk privately wi, Mr. Lamont.
Next time.. Ye talk tae him..
Tell Him that Kojo’s Mammmy..
Luvved yer .. Scoat’s Pies!
Mr. Gregg.. eat yer hert oot!
Kojo
Still Laughin’
MarkMcGhee’sEyeliner
If the argument is that both RFC(IA) and CW are jointly and severally liable for the debt, Tiketus can recover from either or both but only to the extent of the total debt owed. So, they can take a pence in the pound offer and then pursue CW for the balance.
Paddy Gallagher on 30 May, 2012 at 21:39 said:
Cheers mate
Kojo on 30 May, 2012 at 21:28:
Spam Sandwich…lol…:) I am honoured…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
The daughter of bbc shortbread’s John Beattie has just scored the third goal for Arsenal Ladies against Bristol . espn
Bundoran
Well done on all your efforts under what must have been very trying circumstances!!!
SHIT!!!! Who are we going to slag next week??
Paul,
Does the update to the article indicate that a newco in the SPL is likely? Or just that BBC were briefed in this direction?
Monaghan1900 on 30 May, 2012 at 21:41
Cheers bud for explaining that to me
Hail hail
MME
67heaven
I’m sure ibrokes and minty park will be on the asset register at a higher value than that. Prime supermarket site and out of town sports facility?
Paul67 is it ok to say thanks Ally :)
Bundoran Bhoy – Saying NO to Newco!! on 30 May, 2012 at 21:41:
I’ll meet you for lunch and get mine in the person…don’t trust the post…:)
Drop my e-mail at work not back until Wednesday though.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
knoxy2000
Great news abt Oscar. mrs j thot he was a right wee dapper guy sitting in the cockpit. Prayers will continue for you and our family!!
HaiL HaiL YNWA
Saint stivs,will have to do some sight seeing,my good lady
aint for spending all day in pubs,so will do a bus tour i think.
Midfield maestro,
thanks for your help too
Dyslexic sale starts tomorrow morning – buy a brick for a pound!
Bundoran
Was on holiday and just checked my email. Am I too late to order my badge?
HH
Behind todays rfc(IA) advent calendar window, Doncaster loses the battle to guarantee new club a straight run into the spl and, get this – “BBC In Rush To Set The Record Straight With Paul67”
What’s behind tomorrows window ? Am I dreaming ?
HH
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die on 30 May, 2012 at 21:44 said:
Will sort lunch mate, badges will still be a few weeks tho so an excuse for another lunch ;-)
HH
dixiebhoy69 on 30 May, 2012 at 21:04 said:
Anyone been to Dubrovnik? Looking for a good sports bar to watch the footie in 3 weeks…
CROATIA CAFFE BAR BELFAST, M MARULICA 21, 20000 DUBROVNIC (situated in Lapad area 5 mins walk from a variety of tourist hotels) (Belfast Bar on YouTube)
From Celtic Bars
Paddy G
There’s 31 days in May ya daftie :-)))
“30 days has September….April, June and November…..”
Behind most windows – CURTAINS!
dixiebhoy69 on 30 May, 2012 at 21:47 said:
You are on list mate, email us to confirm order tho plz
cqnbadges@gmail.com
HH
Sorry did not expect that to happen, stretching the Blog ;-(
Paul67 yesterday you said we should be looking to move to another league, do you know if we are actively doing so?
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die on 30 May, 2012 at 21:44 said:
You on hols as well :-))))))))
HH
CRC
bjmac
yer right
right now, I’m the judean peoples front
a few year ago I had a problem with old firm
I think you might know the story
stood by my principals (I really have some)
since then I’m told Celtic park is better off without people like me
ENGLAND – Within three years Guaranteed!!
Well Kiddies…Bored ?..Listless ?
Can’t wait for Mark Daly’s Midnight E-Mail Revelations ?
Impatient for Jobo’s next uplifting early morning weather report from E.K….Sunny,cloudless blue sky.Green tie day ?
Well crack open a beer and sit yourself down.
Re-live the moment Ernesto Lynch gets his long overdue comeuppance…at the hands of the splendid Bolivians…
‘Famous Assassinations’ on Yesterday(Sky537) @ 10pm.
Be there…or be Square !
Oi… MerseaCelt…afore you reach for the buttons…
Zip up the Shell-Suit..and have a gander oot the front door…
Robin Reliant(Deluxe) still have the full complement of bricks holding it up….??
CannotBeTooCarefulCSC. ;)
Bundoran Bhoy – Saying NO to Newco!!
You never said that buying you lunch was part of the deal !!
P.s did you get my confirmation email?
H.H
Evening bhoys, warm and hun free as ever.
Good day at the office I suppose, a no vote, chairmen rather miffed, better than expected.
Good win for Spain tonight I see, no Ki though, not even on the bench, is he injured ?
I did notice that Sth.Korea had someone called Ki-Hun playing for them, must be rather confused :>)
hamiltontim on 30 May, 2012 at 21:41 said:
He is very trying :-)
HH
CRC