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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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  3. Abmucker on

    I may be drunk but ……

     

    Are some of you that shallow as to believe another man can pre determine your future??

     

     

    I’ve met lots of masons, and can’t stand any of them.

     

    But why think they hold the key to our existence?? That’s a we urra

  4. Abmucker on

    Excuse me , …. Fat fingers

     

    We urra peepul mentalitity as far as I see!

     

    The Irish and catholics have made their own way and forraged and future through being the best

     

    Why worry about handshakes in 2012

     

    They’re dead

     

    Gone

     

     

    Mucker

  10. Neil Lennon & McCartney on

    Celtic Football Club is for people who want to support a football club that strives for excellence in Scotland and in Europe, is proud of its history, supportive of its local community and seeks to support the following aims: “To maximise all opportunities to disassociate the Club from sectarianism and bigotry of any kind. To promote Celtic as a Club for all people, regardless of gender, age, religion, race or ability.”

     

     

    http://www.celticfc.net/corporate_socialmission

  11. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    ITALIABHOY 0016

     

     

    Admittedly,I have a somewhat simplistic -or layman’s-knowledge of the law,but as I understand it,when a case is deemed by the authorities to merit further action,it then becomes sub-judice.

     

     

    Upon completion of that further action,and there being found to be no case to answer,or the defendant found not guilty,it is a criminal offence to refer to the defendant as guilty.

     

     

    There is no way that a newspaper would refer to a man previously suspected of murder,but who was later cleared,as a murderer.

     

     

    Why should Celtic put up with all this innuendo?

     

     

    We should inform all concerned that any similar comment in future is actionable.

  12. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    ABMUCKER 0334

     

     

    First time I was in the 00 Masonic in Kilwinning,right in front of the historic ruined Abbey,it was mobbed-as always.

     

     

    My first comment nearly saw me being “handshaked” by the throat.

     

     

    “Considering there’s so many masons in Kilwinning,you’d think you would have rebuilt the Abbey by now!”

     

     

    One of these days,I won’t get away with it………

  14. Neil Lennon & McCartney on

    I notice that Benfica do not play this weekend, so will be well rested for CL next week – their last Liga match was 2 weeks ago – but will they be up-to-speed yet?

  18. Neil Lennon & McCartney on

    Foxy_1888, @ 04:19

     

     

    I still get goose-bumps watching that vid…….and tears of joy

     

     

    HH

  19. Margaret McGill on

    BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS

     

     

    03:59 on 15 September, 2012

     

     

     

    You need to learn how to navigate the situation.

     

    Saying things like “This Pope Blessed Benedictine abbey predates you hun muckers” tends not to go down to well with the Kilwinning locals. Trust me on this one. Also avoid statements like “call yersel masons look at the state of this place!” and “Rituals! Rituals! I’ll gee ye rituals” while baring yer arse might not have the intended effect.

  20. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    MARGARET McGILL 0458

     

     

    Glad you’ve got over your birthday celly,long time no speakeasy.

     

     

    I confess to a little unease at the prospect next month of my first time home in a year. After all,I had been warning my mates about the Armageddon-whit’s that,a fenian word?-to come for a number of years.

     

     

    After all,no-one likes to be wrong,though the opposite is certainly true,and as a result I may find access to certain hostelries fraught with difficulty.

     

     

    There are a few where my smirk will be too wide for the front door!

  21. Margaret McGill on

    BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS

     

     

    05:13 on 15 September, 2012

     

     

    In 2 weeks it’ll be the first time in 2 years for me!

  22. Fortunes Favour Mibbes on

    FFS, I fall asleep at the keyboard for 60 mins, and next thing I know, the Kilwinnin masons have rebuilt one of the Abbeys burnt to the ground by Cromwell. Obviously they cant rebuild the inhabitants who were burned to death with it, but then it would be be a pointless venture for them. As a tourist cafe spot, they may want a wee chef Delia….

     

     

     

    Icicle whistles and Jubilee courtroom hammers will make a killing in the summer sold using the collective ice cream van chimes of the local masonic bobby. 21st C Scotland.

     

     

    Posted from my Samsung Mobile with great difficulty.

  23. Neil Lennon & McCartney on

    I’m hoping to see Lassad Nouioui start today as we’ll be missing Sammi for a week or two.

  24. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    MARGARET McGILL 0528

     

     

    WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     

     

    I’m travelling up on 6 Oct,staying in Glasgow overnight,then back to Kilwinning till the 20th.

     

     

    Idea of staying overnight is to finally meet some of our co-correspondents,put faces to names etc,and have a right good bevvy and tictalk without upsetting my Mum.

     

     

    Bless her,she’s not a fan of my lifestyle,and I no longer have the heart to upset her by coming back to her house blootered……..

     

     

    So Saturday 6 October should see a few of us out and about,including The Barca Mole all the way from The Phillipines-though not specially,of course-and I’d be faffin’ DELIGHTED if you could make it.

     

     

    In normal circumstances,I’d suggest getting my e-mail addy from PAUL67,but that has now been closed down due to being hacked to buggery.

     

     

    If the idea hits the spot with you-oh,and I hope it does!-let me know on a future nightshift. I will let you know the contact details that are applicable at that time!

     

     

    PS,I hope your computer never suffers the same problem as mine;lost so many details,etc,and it feels like someone has cut off my right arm…..

     

     

    PPS THIS IS IN THE ABSENCE OF OUR INVITES TO THE AWE NAW BARBEQUE!

  25. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    FFM 0549

     

     

    Reread the post,ya choob-I was poking fun at them.

     

     

    Ran out of the ASDA Smartprice Cider,or did the evil establishment put the prices up?

     

     

    BTW,I posed a link earlier in the week that suggested that the incidence of liver problems in Scotland may be more to do with soft water than hard-drinking.

     

     

    You were probably in the pub at the time,haha!

     

     

    Say hi to Canamalar tonight,unless you fall asleep again,and take care,old bud.

  27. saltires en sevilla on

    miki67

     

    04:04 on

     

    15 September, 2012

     

    West Ham supporters know more about the huns situation than the stupid huns themselves http://kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=138488&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=1340

     

     

    —–

     

     

    Luv a duck

     

     

    I’m beginning to like those ‘ammers fans .. a lot

     

     

    That Wembley guy should be made an honory Celt ;-)

     

     

    a one, two, three, four..

     

     

    Knees up mother Brown, knees up mother Brown….

     

     

    BarkingCSC

  30. Margaret McGill on

    BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS

     

     

    05:58 on 15 September, 2012

     

     

    Thanks. next time. I’ll be leaving Glasgow Oct 2nd. I’ll talk to Awe Naw.

  33. Big Nan on

    Top of the morning to you all from a bright and blustery Fife.

     

     

    Auldheid, Alastair McCoist’s rabble rousing is best described by paraphrasing that old saying once used by our beloved bunnet:

     

    “The dog barks but the caravan has moved on”

     

     

    He is a Third Division manager with big-league pretensions.

     

     

    Or as the lassie said to the sailor: Your’e a £100 hard-on with a £5 sub.

  34. ....PFayr on

    BMCUWP

     

     

    If you’re anywhere around Ayr toon ( when your up visiting ) Id be happy to meet up for a pint or ten

  37. Moonbeams WD. Kano 1000 \o/ Supporting Neil Lennon 100%. Champions. C'mon Wee Oscar. on

    For all you Bhoys who want to know what a funny handshake looks like. A good way to get a good idea of what it looks like is to shake your own left hand with your right then take a good look at your right hand thumb. Mason then determine superiority by which knuckle or space between knuckle they press with thumb. Unless of course your super high up. Then and only then does the handshake change to something weirder than a weird weird weird thing.

     

     

    MWD

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