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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Nae bother Gordybhoy
If you have a few days and fancy REALLY pushing the boat out, the Kitchen in Leith and Castle Terrace near the castle (obviously! lol) are two of the best restaurants I have been to anywhere in the world. A tad on the pricey side but the food is amazing.
hamiltontim
Never been to Callander :-)
My dear,dear,dear,friends.. Papa John and Kittoch.
Ah am Happy tae be Re-Acqainted wi’ baith of
You fine Fellows..
As A Matter o’ Fact..
Ah am Happly tae be Able tae be
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After, going through, Ma recent Hospitalization!
Nothing.. whets the Appetite fur LIVING..like being subjected tae.. .. wanna they
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Glad Tae Be back, Guys.. Ah am .. so Ah am.
Kojo
yer.. Pal.. who likes the Baith of You.. much Bettah
than… A Boax o’ Chicken Legs fae Colonel Sanders!
Still, Laughin’
That’s Fur Sure!
ftsfa on 30 May, 2012 at 21:52 said:
Sorted mate
Lunch n payment sounds good tho ;-)
HH
ftsfa on 30 May, 2012 at 21:52 said:
Free lunches in exchange to make the cut for badges.
Mark Daly investigates!!!
HH
CRC
CRC
Hey you!!!!!!!! ;-)
HH
dixiebhoy69 on 30 May, 2012 at 21:43 said:
Ah, it’s the mhan himself………Chuckie..
Am I correct in saying that the SPL itself can still allow a Newco into the SPL
Right, well, I can’t sit up waiting for Mr Daly.
If there’s anyone online around 6am Celtic Park time I’ll be looking for a quick catch up. ‘night all.
CRC
Mark Daly will have done more than you for CQN badges :p
HH
CRC
How you managed to get the efforts out of your employee that you did is quite astonishing!! :-))
Lamb – fae a Badger, noo that’s clever! :-))
Jude, if you thought the pic from the cockpit on the way over was good-assuming that’s the one you are referring to, wait till you see the one from the way home (yes, he blagged his way in again!! He really is a wee charmer!)
I tweeted it yesterday. Will put it in the next blog post.
Thanks for all the kind words guys.
Bundoran Bhoy, thanks re badges. Hope you are finding your way around the twittersphere ok!
Knoxy
knoxy2000 eating Jelly and Ice Cream and supporting Neil Lennon on 30 May, 2012 at 21:56
No probs mate
Twittersphere is going slowwwwwwwwwww lol (too busy sorting badges lol)
HH
Kojo
Good to see you back in time for the final act. I remember you and the bold Fargo predicted it all many years ago.
Look after yourself.
Pujol
Kojo
Good to see you back on the blog.
I trust everything went well for you ?
HE EXILED TIM on 30 May, 2012 at 21:59 said:
Kojo
Good to see you back on the blog.
I trust everything went well for you ?
***************
Naw mate, his real name is Engelbert :-)))))))))))
celticrollercoaster says In Neil we trust on 30 May, 2012 at 21:55 said:
ftsfa on 30 May, 2012 at 21:52 said:
Free lunches in exchange to make the cut for badges.
Mark Daly investigates!!!
Amazing wit a mortons roll and square sausage sent in the post can buy you these days
H.H
Canamalar
From aggressor to victim in 2 quick posts, my goodness you are on form this evening.
You being the moral compass for all us mere (paying) supporters must be a heavy burden. Keep up the great work as head of martyr.csc
lol
X
celticrollercoaster says In Neil we trust on 30 May, 2012 at 21:50:
Sure am, 18 years married on 4th June, taking Mrs. LB out tomorrow as LB Junior at School and will have him in tow the rest of the weekend…:)
Something else fantastic happened 18 years ago, can anybody remember what it was?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Kojo
I am not going to be a hypocrite and say i like you or agree with anything you have to say,,because i dont,,,but,,,,yes there is a but,,i am very glad you are feeling better and are back on the Blog!!
I will continue to ignore you mind!!!
Hail hail
Bundoran Bhoy – Saying NO to Newco!! on 30 May, 2012 at 21:56 said:
I think you are secretly getting the emails 5 mins before me. Everytime I log in you have already answered. There were even email you that you answered before they were received, :-)
HT- the Bhoy from Bundoran has been immense!!!! Deserves a wee holiday soon.
HH
CRC
Hopefully this pic link works ok on here…?
Typical Oscar, milking the attention & having loads of craic with the Dub Pilot!! Haha #HesNotShy
http://t.co/VPspF5wk — Oscar Knox (@Wee_Oscar)
Bundoran
Email sent. Forgot to say first badge for me!
67heaven…..ar la…….!
No idea to be honest! I’m confused about what today really means! I think it is not good for the bhuns but not sure of the backbone of the SPL board……..
celticrollercoaster says In Neil we trust on 30 May, 2012 at 22:03 said:
No fast your last ;-)
Wee hol? GET IN THERE!!!
HH
A moral compass song : North men South men…………
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die on 30 May, 2012 at 22:03 said:
Fergus took over Celtic, 18 years ago
HH
CRC
Lennybhoy
Yer bhoys 18th Birthday?
Only kidding enjoy
Dixiebhoy69 :
http://www.timeout.com/dubrovnik/bars-pubs/venue/1%3A29778/belfast-celtic-bar
You can use this link to look at other bars.
Hail! Hail! PMTYH
Ye got a semi, lovely wee hoose :-)))
From aggressor to victim in 2 quick posts, my goodness you are on form this evening.
is that passive aggesive or aggresive passive, two bob quack
morals a liar would be ashamed of
former News of the World editor Andy #Coulson charged with perjury. A report will be sent to prosecutors
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. IBleedGreenAndWhite
Thanks Pal.. fur tellin’ me.Exactly how ye feel, towards Me…. like ye did.
Ah admire an Honest Guy,like You.
Thanks fur ye Commiseration.
Kojo
Yer pal..who likes ye aloater.
Still, Laughin’
Burghbhoy on 30 May, 2012 at 21:29 said:
great post
HH
First Music video production
This is my Bhoys first effort at filming a music video. Hope some if you have a look and boost his hits on You Tube.
Thank you.
Coulson, Shah, Rangers. Some big scores being settled. I think maybe the Mayan were right…..
Kojo on 30 May, 2012 at 22:08 said:
Your welcome!!!
Hail hail
celticrollercoaster says In Neil we trust on 30 May, 2012 at 22:05:
And that was the reason we got married…went for the double…:)
The Spirit of Arthur Lee on 30 May, 2012 at 22:05:
Cheers mate…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
PaddyG
Maybes he got his Humperdink removed :>)))