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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Guys in my year doing multiple choice O Grades had the form filled in before the exam started.
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die
20:54 on 14 September, 2012
Magnificentseven 20:45:
lol…touche…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
PS: Waiting on hamiltontim correcting my grammar who knows might get a gold star!
slightly tongue in cheek, grandson not quite old enough yet……..but I am a 1960 bhoy so a couple of years older ….but I don’t look it :-)
weefrathetim
20:46 on14 September, 2012
Thanks for the moral support.
HH
Lennybhoy
We’ll work on the potty training before we move on to grammar :-)
ROUND ONE- Champions League Qualifiers (CLQ)
1.Who were Celtic’s First Ever Opponents in a CLQ
A. St. Patricks Athletic B.Croatia Zagreb C.Ajax D.Kaunas.
2.Including this Season how many years have we played CLQ
A.7 B.8 C.9 D.10
3.Who are the only team to have beaten us home and away in CLQ
A.Arsenal B. Braga C. Croatia Zagreb D.Basle
4.Who scored the away goal for Celtic against Spartak Moscow
A.McDonald B. Hartley C. Nakamura D. Zurawaski
5.Who was the only Celtic player to miss a penalty in the shoot-out against Spartak Moscow
A.McDonald B. Hartley C. Nakamura D. Zurawaski
6.Who scored Celtic’s First goal in their famous win in Amsterdam
A. Agathe B.Larsson C.Sutton D.Petta
prestonpans bhoys
20:58 on
14 September, 2012
Celtic Soul Brother- Supporting Kano 1000
20:55 on
14 September, 2012
Not a bad effort even though you missed Q6 !
ROUND ONE- Champions League Qualifiers (CLQ)
1.Who were Celtic’s First Ever Opponents in a CLQ
A. St. Patricks Athletic B.Croatia Zagreb C.Ajax D.Kaunas.
A
2.Including this Season how many years have we played CLQ
A.7 B.8 C.9 D.10
B
3.Who are the only team to have beaten us home and away in CLQ
A.Arsenal B. Braga C. Croatia Zagreb D.Basle
A
4.Who scored the away goal for Celtic against Spartak Moscow
A.McDonald B. Hartley C. Nakamura D. Zurawaski
B
5.Who was the only Celtic player to miss a penalty in the shoot-out against Spartak Moscow
D
A.McDonald B. Hartley C. Nakamura D. Zurawaski
6.Who scored Celtic’s First goal in their famous win in Amsterdam
A. Agathe B.Larsson C.Sutton D.Petta
D
ROUND ONE- Champions League Qualifiers (CLQ)
1.Who were Celtic’s First Ever Opponents in a CLQ c
A. St. Patricks Athletic B.Croatia Zagreb C.Ajax D.Kaunas.
2.Including this Season how many years have we played CLQ A
A.7 B.8 C.9 D.10
3.Who are the only team to have beaten us home and away in CLQ A
A.Arsenal B. Braga C. Croatia Zagreb D.Basle
4.Who scored the away goal for Celtic against Spartak Moscow B
A.McDonald B. Hartley C. Nakamura D. Zurawaski
5.Who was the only Celtic player to miss a penalty in the shoot-out against Spartak Moscow C
A.McDonald B. Hartley C. Nakamura D. Zurawaski
6.Who scored Celtic’s First goal in their famous win in Amsterdam D
A. Agathe B.Larsson C.Sutton D.Petta
1. B.Croatia Zagreb
2. C
3.A
4. B.
5.C
6.D
AAABCC
hamiltontim 21:01:
Okay Sir…:)
I’ll leave you to the quiz…
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo – I see you missing podiums. I was getting worried.
Don’t you worry, Philvis is always going to be here for you.
I did have a hairy moment on the M40 the other day. All my podia flashed in front of my eyes.
Worth it.
(thumbsup)
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Steinreignedsupreme – Philvis is busy getting back into character in anticipation for his return to Coatbrig.
Well, returning is sort of my thing. Along with thumbs.
(thumbsup)
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JF
I totally agree with your take on ,who cares what they do on the field ,also isn’t it great going to the games knowing that the MIB have nobody to benefit from their honest mistakes .IMO this will be the most honest SPL title race since it’s inception .
How refreshing is that .
hail hail
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A E A E I O U
DISCO1
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DJBEE
21:11 on
14 September, 2012
A E A E I O U
DISCO1
Ha Ha!And you got a couple right!
One more minute
NAFOS
Men at Work
FOOL
Champions League Qualifiers(CLQ)-ANSWERS
1.Who were Celtic’s First Opponents in a CLQ
Answer A (St. Pats-won 2-0 on agg in 1998 Before losing to Croatia Zagreb in 2nd Qualifying Round)
2.Who scored Celtic’s first ever goal in CLQ
Answer B (Brattbakk scored the first goal in a 2-0 win Vs St. Pats-Henrik got the other)
3.Who are the only team to have beaten us home and away in CLQ
Answer A (Arsenal 2009)
4.Who scored the away goal for Celtic against Spartak Moscow in 2007
Answer B (Hartley from a Skippy cross)
5.Who was the only Celtic player to miss a penalty in the shoot-out against Spartak Moscow
Answer C (Nakamura)
6.Who scored Celtic’s First goal in their famous win in Amsterdam
Answer D (Petta)
Enjoy the quiz bhoys time to have a drink and think about this time tomorrow in a restuarent in Perth getting blitz………..
SOAL,
Men who phone in sick for their work!!
CLOWN
SCORES AFTER ROUND 1
1.Stringer Bell-10
2.Hamiltontim-5
2.Exiled Tim-5
2.SFTB-5
2.Praecepta-5
6.NotAFanOf SOAL-4
6.Celtic First-4
6.SOAL-4
9.Joe Joe-3
10.DJBEE-2
11.Rocketman-2
Round 2 in one minute
In the break…for all you Wire fans out there: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/09/13/the-wire-rpg-video/
Just reading back after a busy night with the kids and apparently I have been backing up someone’s arguement whilst not even on-line.
Neat trick, I will need to try it more often.
Off to chill with the wife before the real work begins this weekend . Only need to fit in swimming, a bike ride and buying a rat cage with the kids before the Celtic game.
God Bless and may your dreams of the perfect utopia in the Celtic boardroom be with you…
Just a couple
NAFOS
My wife does that for me
DOORMAT
Celtic_First @ 20.12′
Sorry mate. Blantyretim, told me you were asking a while back. Not this time. I have an event in Canada to attend.
How can I get minus 2 I wasn’t even playing
Okay Round 2 is all about the 12 WINNERS Of the European Cup/Champions League who are in this year’s competition.
Again multiple choice.
12 former Euro champions compete for Champions League.The 12 Are As Follows:
i)Ajax ii)Barcelona iii)Bayern Munich iv)Benfica v)Borrusia
Dortmund vi)CELTIC vii)chelsea viii)Juventus ix)Man Utd x)Milan
xi)Porto xii)Real Madrid
Round 2
1.How Many of the 12 Have won The European Cup but not the Champions League.
A.2 B.4 C.6 D.8
2. How Many of the 12 Have won The Champions League but not the European Cup.
A.2 B.4 C.6 D.8
3. How Many of the 12 Have won BOTH The Champions League AND the European Cup.
A.2 B.4 C.6 D.8
4. How Many of the 12 Have been Runners Up In The European Cup
but not the Champions League.
A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5
5. How Many of the 12 Have been Runners Up In The Champions League but not the European Cup.
A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5
6. How Many of the 12 Have been Runners Up In BOTH The Champions League AND the European Cup.
A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5
7.How Many of the 12 have never been Runners up in either Competition.
A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5
to the ever irritating singing detective: Annoyafake
TimsinOhio
No bother. Best of luck to you. And congratulations on your anniversary.
Annonaliemous
Is this the place fur slaggin’ SOAL?