Celtic have been dragged into a former club’s scandal today by Scotland’s former best-selling daily newspaper, who have completely misrepresented issues surrounding the registration of Juninho.
The newspaper makes the astonishing and completely inaccurate claim that the “SPL have revealed they decided not to investigate Celtic’s EBT payment to Juninho”.
The SPL have investigated Celtic’s EBT payment to Juninho. They found Celtic acted absolutely in line with the rules and this week issued a statement confirming this. To tell people otherwise is recklessly inaccurate.
A front page statement proclaims:
“Hoops in clear because Juninho only received cash AFTER he left the club”
Utter nonsense. It’s a bit like saying:
“Hoops in clear because Juninho’s name begins with the letter J”
A true reflection would read:
“Hoops in clear because they discharged the registration and entire employment process of Juninho in a correct manner and no differently than the way every other SPL club has registered players”
When Juninho “received the cash” has nothing whatsoever to do with Celtic being “in the clear”. It is, frankly, an embarrassing attempt to pander to the paranoia of others and betrays a fundamental lack of knowledge.
The newspaper also dedicated all-but-one column of their back page, and part of an inside page, to the ‘story’ of how Celtic “didn’t end up in the dock”. Compare this to the coverage the same newspaper gave to the actual SPL statement on Juninho, released in an earlier attempt to dampen-down ill-informed paranoia, which received a tiny, 35-word, 1-inch back page note and a single column inside the paper.
Throughout recent weeks a basic misunderstanding of the legality of EBTs appears to have taken root in some minds. It is as though some mass psychological phenomenon is at play. Or maybe it’s just a deliberate attempt to confuse the easily confused?
EBTs are not against football, or specifically, player registration, rules. This is accepted as fact by anyone even vaguely familiar with the rules, yet we have some, who should know better, tell us that Rangers’ EBTs were recorded in their annual accounts, as though this is some defence against player registration charges, or that others should join them ‘in the dock’, because they used an EBT.
The matter in hand is not the use of EBTs, it’s about player registrations. You can pay players in EBTs, folding notes or Dutch tulip bulbs, as long as you register him correctly. And pay your tax.
Player registration rules are categorically clear, clubs must register all contracts with the SFA and SPL. All monies due in relation to football must appear on those contracts. Juninho’s contract was registered correctly.
On this issue, Celtic are exposed to the joint analysis of other 11 SPL clubs and the other 93 SFA clubs (counting both Ibrox based clubs), who control the rules and their scrutiny.
There are limits to what an employer can publicly reveal about a former employee’s personal financial details, but Celtic have revealed all facts concerning Juninho’s employment to the SFA and SPL.
Their conduct was investigated, was found to be absolutely and completely impeccable AND in line with SFA advice on player registration.
All I am wondering about is, should we be happy that those who should be planning for some serious headwinds are instead following a ridiculous wild goose chase?
I think so. That being the case, what are people trying to divert attention from? Hmmm.
Last week I met John Maguire, managing director of Celtic Development Pools. John’s been there for 30 years, the enthusiasm for youth player development is tangible when you listen to him talk. He’s at the coal face, raising money for the enormous youth development project which brings players like James Forrest into the club, and also polished Tony Watt into the exciting talent he is.
The ‘Pools predate my time but today’s fabulous harvest of young talent was made more possible by the Paradise Windfall, which now pays £15,000 each home game and has been the largest lottery in world football for years. Income from the Pools and Paradise Windfall generates around £1.5m each season.
The coaches at Lennoxtown (and most fans) know how important it is for Celtic’s youth scouting and development to be the very best it can be. It has to be world class. For the guys at the Pools office, the challenge is clear, fund this ambition.
To this end, this weekend the Development Pools launch TikPick. For £1 you can win a cash prize for predicting 10 results. It’s not a lot of money and none of it will go towards putting fuel in a £100k motor car. This is a grass-roots level investment in our future. Go take a look here.
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Prestonpans
There’s nothing wrong with your wife’s eyesight! :-)
prestonpans bhoys 20:28:
I resemble that remark…:)
I may have turned 50 but an old geezer…must be the grey hair…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
I would need to change all my bookmarks to accomodate Sevco. Not happening.
I do still check out the online copies as it is good to keep abreast of what they are up too.
I used to do it daily but they are such an insignificance that I do it only weekly now.
My focus has been completely trained on the SFA UEFA and the ECA.
The death of the SFA as we know it must be always in the cross hairs.
No Surrender ;-) until that is delivered or my preference we leave them behind.
HH
Yo ! Antifa….
I Had Been Thinkin’ That You Had Gone Off Tae Venezuela….
Where The Iranians Are Constructing A Missile Base….
Targeting The U.S.
I Thought You Would Be Draping Yourself Over The Tip Of The First Missile….
‘Slim Pickens’ Stylee….
Wearin’ One Of They Heidbands…
Wi’ All The Jingo….
An’ Screamin’……….”Death To Uncle
Sam….”
“An’ Lil’ Audrey….”
“The Servants Of Satan !!”
Right ?
Lennybhoy
are you like me then 1962???????
hamiltontim 20:31:
Haw you…and I was going to buy the Brovil but see now…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
the spirit of arthur lee
20:25 on
14 September, 2012
LMFAO ;-))))))
A racing certainty
HH
I know what the word ‘Embargo’ means. But, does anyone know for sure that the sevco ‘transfer ‘Embargo’’ relates to buying and selling players ? Or just buying ?
HH
Lennybhoy – 50 is the new 30. (thumbsup)
The death of the SFA as we know it must be always BE in the cross hairs.
prestonpans bhoys 20:35:
18/8/1962, you beat that??
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
SoAL,
Stolen from twitter.
Looking forward to quiz and putting you in your box.
You nip off to have a post work 18 holes and your so called mates start giving you it tight, in your absence, just because your heart of gold has attempted to get some real Celtic men a ticket for the main event.
What are they like? Possible Gazebo expulsions in the offing methinks.
EC67
DJBEE
20:14 on 14 September, 2012
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo
19:13 on
14 September, 2012
Kevin Drinkell insists Ally McCoist’s personality can help attract players to Rangers
Brilliant
And I sincerely hope they get the kind of players McCoist’s personality will attract.
prestonpans bhoys
20:35 on 14 September, 2012
Lennybhoy
are you like me then 1962???????
jeez….do you old guys know what a computer is??
philvisreturns 20:36:
You better believe it mate…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die
20:38 on
14 September, 2012
10/01/1962 yur a wean but what a fine year that was and the number of CQN’ers I’ve talked to who were born that year is scary…………..
notafanofSoAL
20:38 on
14 September, 2012
You bringing a team from Wishy??
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo – The death of the SFA as we know it must be always BE in the cross hairs.
Do you have the beasht in your shites? (thumbsup)
Aw_Naw
See you’ve had fun today:o)
Everything well over your way?
Magnificentseven 20:39:
I’ll have you know I am very much a 21st century Bhoy…using my new laptop I got for my half century…:)
I can also use mobile as well, if you know what that is…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Magnificentseven
20:39 on
14 September, 2012
prestonpans bhoys
20:35 on 14 September, 2012
Lennybhoy
are you like me then 1962???????
jeez….do you old guys know what a computer is??
yip look after one that pumps out excess of £30BN per year
oldfart.csc
notafanofSoAL
Mind have yer Top off while on Skype
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die
20:44 on 14 September, 2012
Magnificentseven 20:39:
I’ll have you know I am very much a 21st century Bhoy…using my new laptop I got for my half century…:)
I can also use mobile as well, if you know what that is…:)
of course I do my grandson showed me
ThisIs The One
I think it is only a player registration over the age of 18.
I would imagine they can sell who they like.
Good evening CHAMPIONS
Awe naw, I see you have been in fine form today. :)))
Weefra Hail Hail
Timsinohio
Used to go to Dayton quite often and meet up with Mark Hurd who was CEO of NCR at the time before he took up the gig at HP. Last time I was with Mark was in Moraine Farm as he was sitting wearing his Notre Dame top enjoying his red wine as I filled him with stories of Seville. I gave him a hoops top to go with the Notre Dame one.
Philvis
I never got my methadone dosage today. My grammar goes to pot when that happens ;-)
I see you missing podiums. I was getting worried.
HH
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo 20:49 on 14 September, 2012
“Philvis
“I see you missing podiums. I was getting worried.”
Philvis is busy getting back into character in anticipation for his return to Coatbrig.
Magnificentseven 20:45:
lol…touche…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
PS: Waiting on hamiltontim correcting my grammar who knows might get a gold star!
Welcome to this week’s CQN Quiz-I am standing in for CRC who
is too busy swotting up for the Live Quiz for Oscar.
For a bit of a change this weeks quiz is mainly multiple choice(other than the last 2 Rounds).
For ease and speed on multiple choice rounds just enter the relevant letter against each question. For Example if you think the Answer to Question 7 is D-No Sevco In Europe-just post- 7.D
Not surprisingly the quiz is mainly about The Champions League!
Usual rules apply re first to post with correct answer gains double points and one entry per round only.
Round 1 follows in 5 minutes
Good Luck!
hamiltontim,
No team required, this is a head to head between myself and a buffoon from Coltness!!
……………shameful spin from the toilet paper………………flush it along with their beloved Busted Fliush……..
notafanofSoAL
Bring it on FatBhoy
Fat Sally rabble rousing again.
Anyhoo, Benfica Captain suspended for 2 months for pushing over a referee in pre season.
This is our year in the sun bhoys.
Celtic Soul Brother- Supporting Kano 1000
20:55 on
14 September, 2012
1. a
2. b
3. c
4.d
5.e
and that’s before you start………
t
SOAL
Hope he had more luck than me. Anyone would think there was some kind of intraweb censorship going on!
EDB
I get so irritated by the repetitive tactics of the CQN debilitating agendas.
The songs debate
The ST holder debate
Cure for cancer debate
Hugh Keevins ….who gives a F
My hun skelping gene has been twitching. I could be wrong and Sevco and Rangers will officially die on the same day and that the blog is not under more subtle sabotage but I could be right.
Apart from that life is very good at the moment as I have been recently informed that I dont need an op on my foot.
Just lots of rest and the doctor insisted that I wallow in every moment of their demise and take it easy.
Thanks for asking.
HH