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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Tarrant,
“Freemasonry, whatever it is about, is not satanist, nor pagan. ”
Completely wrong. Its both.
Am glad you question everything – please mind and do so next time you “watch the news”.
If you are genuinely naieve about all this, then take it easy.
Its a lot to take in amigo.
The masonic brethren were strong in Scotland, England and Ireland right through the last few centuries. The USA was “founded” on that influence.
I’m not anti-mason, I’m anti-evil.
You’re looking at so many thousand hours of catching up, I don’t envy you. My serious advice is, don’t get caught up in it. Accept it when you’ve seen enough, and be aware, then concentrate on your own life. Nowt me and you can do to change things my friend, and as long as we pay our taxes, they’ll leave us alone as long as we don’t fit a description for a masonic killer who they have to find a replacement for.
Canamalar
D tomrrow night? Just say aye! from 8pm
‘You would have to ask them (SPL) how it works. But it does baffle me ever so slightly,’
Ha – another classic from comical ally
How can you be slightly baffled? Akin to “slightly pregnant”
Any team news yet?
FFM,
I can forsee another dizzy, but being a sucker, aye :o)
FFM, I would also suggest that AC is not actually held in high regard by many people at all, and those that do are attracted to the controversy, not its cause.
If you want to look for a serious relationship between music and Freemasonry, you should listen to Tool. Their drummer may or not be a mason, but his father was high up in the masonic hierarchy. Their singer is well known for his contempt of organised religion. This is not a proselytising band.
http://youtu.be/wS7CZIJVxFY
http://youtu.be/wwIAMfF0jvw
I like this. Won’t wokr in iphones, Shame that.
http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=29439692&ac=now
tarrant
FFS, am not point scoring on known masons.
Find yourself a lesson on masonic symolism, then come back to me.
symbolism
Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes Craig Levein has come in for unfair criticism after Scotland dropped four points in their opening two 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
A goalless draw against Serbia and a 1-1 draw with Macedonia, both at Hampden, have left the Scots two points behind Serbia, Belgium and Croatia at the top of Group A and manager Levein is under severe pressure going into the double-header away to Wales and Belgium next month.
However, Lennon leaped to his defence, claiming personal agendas are driving some of his critics.
“I feel for him,” said the Celtic manager “But he is big enough and strong enough and he is trying to do the right thing and play the right way. Some of these people take personal issues and make it public through a newspaper and that’s not the right place or time to do that. Some of the stuff I read was pretty crass, way off the mark and uneducated and some of it is having a go for the sake of having a go.
“It is a bit of a knee-jerk reaction. I think we fly off the handle very quickly. Ideally you want to win your home games but that can be rectified pretty quickly if you pick up points away from home, so Scotland are far from out of the group. Sometimes players need to hold their hands up and say ‘I didn’t do as well as I should have done there’.
“On reflection of both the games, the players can play better, but it is far too early to say they are not going to qualify.”
Huns no the sunami is coming their way.
It kills them how smug we are knowing it.
The smart handshakers keep their distance.
The rest is cannon fodder.hail hail the glasgow celtic.
They’ve been very quick to publicise Lenny’s and WGS’ “criticisims” of Levein. Seems odd to me that Super Moisty pie-mucher has had little to say about him.
FFS Craig, give it all up and come clean before they ruin you and make yer words unpublishable ffs. They are NOT your friends, but the Sc public are if you’re honest. Remember that word;…..?
Paul McBride QC Memorial scholarship
By: Newsroom Staff on 15 Sep, 2012 00:11
A SCHOLARSHIP in memory of Scottish lawyer and QC, Paul McBride, is being set up to support students at the University of Strathclyde’s Law School. The scholarship, sponsored by Celtic Charity Fund, will enable a talented student from a deserving background to study on the UK’s first Master’s degree in Advocacy.
Paul was a graduate of the University and was the youngest QC ever appointed in the UK. He had planned to return to the University to teach on the new course before his tragic death in March this year.
George McBride, Paul’s father, said: “We are very moved by this fitting tribute and honour to our son’s memory. Paul was to teach on the Master’s degree course at the University where he studied, and he would have approved of these scholarships aimed at giving those with real ability but little funds the opportunity to study the subject that was his life’s work.”
The scholarship has been funded by Celtic Charity Fund and will enable a student for a fixed term of one year to study major aspects of the discipline, including forensic advocacy in criminal and civil law, mediation, and the fundamentals of persuasion and negotiation.
Paul’s mother, Mary, said: “Paul had represented Celtic on a number of occasions and was a great supporter of the football team. Celtic Charity Fund’s support will encourage the next generation of advocates to develop their skills irrespective of any financial difficulties they may face.”
Celtic Manager Neil Lennon commented: “Paul was a very fine man, a great friend of mine and a great friend of Celtic and he is, of course, still sadly missed by us all. He was a passionate supporter of the Club and it is magnificent that the Club is now able to establish this scholarship in Paul’s name.
“Through his ability and spirit, Paul offered and achieved so much in his life – it is very pleasing that this scholarship will now allow others to follow in his footsteps. This is a most fitting tribute to Paul and all that he achieved, and one which Celtic is delighted to support.”
Paul dedicated his life to legal work from an early age, and left school at 16 to begin a law degree at the University of Strathclyde. He graduated at 19 and was called to the Scottish bar at the age of 22, taking silk at 35. He defied suggestions that he was too young and inexperienced, and became one of the most sought-after QCs in the country.
Scotland’s former Lord Advocate, Dame Elish Angiolini QC, who developed and leads the new LLM course, said: “Paul was a superb advocate who cared passionately about ensuring that the most able progressed, irrespective of their means or background.
“He was a very generous man and I know he gave advice and financial support to a number of junior colleagues or those thinking about law as a career but who were struggling to find funds.
“This scholarship in his memory will provide the funds to allow outstanding candidates to flourish.”
Paul’s partner, Gary, said: “I am extremely proud of this honour being bestowed in memory of my partner, Paul. I would hope that the students who receive this scholarship do not take it lightly and work very hard to gain their degree just as Paul did when he graduated at only 19-years-old.
“I would like to thank everyone involved. Paul would have been delighted yet humbled by this.”
Derek Ogg QC, added: “Paul McBride was a dear friend and much admired colleague. His excellent and uncompromising academic mind made him a ferocious and brave advocate for justice wherever he found it wanting.
“His generosity of spirit and decency of heart made this prodigious talent tolerable to us lesser beings.
“Many, many people have cause to remember individual acts of kindness from Paul. He helped others to get a hand up. Irrespective of station in life, Paul could never resist a plea for help.
“He would be thrilled that in his memory these funds have been set up to help others. That they marry together academia and access to justice is the perfect tribute to such a decent and much missed Scot.”
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=3085
“Who are ye talking about in particular, George?”
“You can…judge for yersel – am no namin any names.”
“Who are these people, we need to know. The Scottish Public needs to know”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PLn6uFbfEw&feature=share&list=UU0z5apok_7R_L0YSu6rjTsw
I’m glad to see ‘jfinlwaanl’ back posting and looking forward to European nights.
I’m not a ST holder….how could I be? I live 600 miles away,and am not that well off. But I do what I can.
3 or 4 times a year I get up to Glasgow and catch a game at Parkhead. For someone like me it’s akin to a pilgrimage. When I’m there it’s a rich experience full of meaning and deep symbolism and I come away feeling rejuvenated and reconnected to my roots.
I come back south feeling very happy, and my people here know that I have been part of something good and uplifting and they too appreciate that. It’s a spiritual thing……as much as it’s football it is soul food. That’s what it means to the likes of me, so no one can ever say I’m a second class fan just because I can’t be there every week. And it doesn’t matter who Celtic play….I’ve enjoyed watching them play a friendly against Norwich as much as I enjoyed watching them play Man.U. So, I’ll be privileged to watch them play Barcelona. Yes, it’s what is called a ‘glamour’ match….but it’s the only European match I’ll see this year, so it means one helluva lot.
And every match Celtic plays is special, anyway. Mes que un club. A way of being.
HH!
Tarrant,
“Freemasonry, whatever it is about, is not satanist, nor pagan. ”
Completely wrong. Its both.
Whoo. Deep breath. I’m not here as an advocate of the masons. You can;t be pagan and satanist, they’re different things.
Am glad you question everything – please mind and do so next time you “watch the news”.
If you are genuinely naieve about all this, then take it easy.
Its a lot to take in amigo.
I’m doing my best. Thanks.
The masonic brethren were strong in Scotland, England and Ireland right through the last few centuries. The USA was “founded” on that influence.
Yeah I know, some of the DoI signatories were masons. Some, not all. Not most. Not even nearly most. But…they were all men. They were all white. Were any of them Catholic? Or German? Dutch? Hawaiian?
Were any of them poor?
That’s the conspiracy – that’s the way the game is rigged.
Rich people want to stay rich; rich countries want to stay rich.
The US after WW2 had a disproportionate amount of the world’s wealth and its policy was and is to maintain that disparity. Everything else follows from that. It’s not the masons, it’s not the illuminati, it;s not hugh keevins. If these things exist (and I have my doubts about hugh keevins being a plausible entity), they exist to preserve the divide between rich and poor, between rulers and ruled; they are not the cause of it.
Naivete is accepting what happens without wondering why. I might be wrong, but I’m not naive.
Steinreignedsupreme
00:17 on 15 September, 2012
Juhinos EBT for Dummies.
When Juhino was signed it was for a number of years. The contact lodged when he signed would stipulate what he would be paid during those years in anticipation that he would be at Celtic for the length of his contract.
So, as Paul said yesterday nothing but a normal contract.
Now 7 months later having been paid according to that contract with no ebt involvement whatsoever, its not working out and Celtic and Juhino discuss severance terms. J is owed the balance of his contract but agrees to take less, but asks it gets paid into his existing ebt.
Celtic do so and tell the SFA what J was paid. Nothing hidden, no sideletters because there is nothing TO hide.
Later Celtic are advised the payment is taxable and pay the tax. If they did not ask for the tax back from J or did but did not get it, then in effect they took a hit to satisfy the public purse.
The timing does matter in the sense that it is ludicrous to think that when the contract was registered Celtic were even thinking of using an EBT to pay J under his contract.
Surely those dummies asking questions are not suggesting Celtic should have anticipated J leaving early when they lodged his registration and warned the SFA/SPL they might be using an ebt 7 months later?
Since during his playing time at Celtic J was paid what it said on the tin then Celtic gained no sporting advantage as no ebt existed during that time and what happened after he left was not a registration issue.
No sporting advantage and no registration issue. What is so difficult to understand?
miki67,
It is indeed a privilege to be a Celtic supporter, wherever you may be.
HH
Auldhead,
What is so difficult to understand?
The truth when still in denial phase?
there are none so blind……..
HH
tarrant @ 02:00
You are naive.
The whole basis of masonry is at the bottom level to accept all religions. This is why the symbolism is so important. The higher you get up the chain, the closer you get to their truth. Like I saids, would be better to discuss this after you’ve done a bit of research – your ignorance is annoying.
“Yeah I know, some of the DoI signatories were masons. Some, not all. Not most. Not even nearly most. But…they were all men. They were all white. Were any of them Catholic? Or German? Dutch? Hawaiian? ”
What’s your point there? Why are you referencing religions and nationalities? You lost me there.
Your last point was stating the obvious, rich v poor. Learn more, then discuss with me. Look forward to it.
Tarrant,
PS Delia loves you ;) Mwah xxx
FFS, am not point scoring on known masons.
Nor am I. You posted a link to a NERD video. Either you’re mocking me or Pharell Williams has defied all perceptions of masonic insularity and been inducted into the Alabama Lodge 1863.
Or maybe I’m right after all – if you’re rich enough then you’re masonic enough.
Find yourself a lesson on masonic symbolism, then come back to me.
Really? This is your response? “It’s ma ba’ and you’re no’ playin”?
Should I post a video and then invite you to comment on its significance, so I can judge your eligibility to engage in the conversation? Step down from the altar, brother.
tarrant,
I posted a link to a NERD video as it’s a great example of good music, and good video-producing, but with questionable under-tones.
That you would take that as a personal insult confuses me.
Mwahh xxx
Mmmm. Roast beef and tatties ….mmm. Bisto.
The masonic brethren were strong in Scotland, England and Ireland right through the last few centuries. The USA was “founded” on that influence.
“Yeah I know, some of the DoI signatories were masons. Some, not all. Not most. Not even nearly most. But…they were all men. They were all white. Were any of them Catholic? Or German? Dutch? Hawaiian? ”
What’s your point there? Why are you referencing religions and nationalities? You lost me there.
My point is in response to your comment that the masonic brethren had a strong influence on the foundation of the US. There were 60-odd signatories of the DoI – possibly 9 were masons, insofar as can be recorded. All 60-odd of the signatories were white and protestant. How “strong” was that “masonic influence”? How strong is it now? There have been Catholic and black presidents, and this year we’ll see a Mormon or a re-elected black – I don;t know if either of these men are masons, but they’re both rich.
If they (the manky masons) are secret, how come we know so much about them?
It’s their scummy handshakin’ deals and nasty stitch ups that are secret. That’s the problem.
Sworn to secrecy on pain of death and all that violent tripe they go in for.
In actuality they don’t give a monkey’s that they are known….they wield incredible power and that’s their big turn-on. They do what needs to be done to enrich each other and keep themselves above and beyond law and morality. They are corrupt and amoral. They are, in reality, mentally ill; and therein lies a deeper problem. Insanity is contagious and when you have that many peepil willing to indulge collective psychopathic behaviour then there is a big problem at the heart of society, as the very real and very sad tragedy of Hillsborough has exposed.
The deliberate killing of innocents and the cover-up of that with the near impenetrable protection of those responsible ; all done with a handshake, a nod and a wink : that is the exposed core of masonry in action.
Even with that in plain view, there are those who are attempting damage limitation via the msm to ameliorate the obvious guilt of the wrongdoers.
That is the tentacled evil of The Brotherhood still working to protect itself at all costs.
Secret? No. Just hidden in plain sight. Fear, intimidation and lies are the cornerstones of the rotten masonic construct dominating the skyline of society.
I haven’t taken it as an insult – I questioned its relevance.
What questionable undertones in that particular NERD video are pertinent to an argument about masonic influences in 21st century culture?
http://youtu.be/ojastIWl9sA
neil lennon & mccartney02:08 on 15 September, 2012
>>>>>
Aye…I feel lucky to have been born a Tim, raised in Glasgow, had a lovely Sottish Celt mother and a bright Irish Celt father.
Celtic F.C. is my tribe, and its founding priciples are the basis of my way of life today. It means a great deal to me.
tarrant,
Man, stick to the one username. Sometimes, you’re actually interesting amigo.
You make a very simplistic point about the problems manifold throughout the world. Rich v Poor.
A scientist (ie, someone NOT religious) would dismiss this as much as the God-lover.
It is perfectly within scientific reason, using the knowledge of statistics, to ensure a fair and equal, healthy and balanced, life for every human being born on this planet.
So, Delia, where are we going wrong? Is it the fault of religion?
Someone told me once that The MSM have a bad reputation.
If the erudite persuasion of Daily Rectumdom believe Juninho was a big Taig Tax scam.
Let them. They believed Whyte was a Frigidaire.
Interview: Stevie Chalmers, Celtic legend
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/interview-stevie-chalmers-celtic-legend-1-2528095?
If the masons/illuminati/templars/”religious jiggerypokery take yer pick icons of drivel”
were so informed and powerful why did they fall for a couple of nerds telling the world that derivatives of money based on a “dt” of time measurable on a TCP/IP network was the way forward for humanity? I mean whats the worst that could happen?
mags,
They fell for no one.
PS My posts are restricted thanks to the tub-thumper Delia and her language earlier >:(
All I’ve got is this ….:)))))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LREVZSIcL8
See that RP video, Tooting Tim was too busy flexing his muscles and chuckin bricks at the mirror to enjoy the offer of participation.
truestory @ kelvinmackenzie.com
5 posts in a row and I rule – no handshake, just me.
mags @ 03:09
paypal.