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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THE EXILED TIM
I agree but I do not see an invite to the EPL on the horizons.
Hail Hail
SSN…………………….. Samaras injury not as bad as feared, and the player was able to do his own hair this morning.
Fri. night happy hour with the David Holmes remix of Primal Scream’s ‘Swastika Eyes”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jdV2X_A85M&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I wandered lonely as a Tim
That floats on high o’er vales and hills.
When all at once I saw a crowd
A host of Golden Bhoys,
Beside the Gazebo beneath the Glees
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
Just read Paul’s article …….. It is becoming more obvious by the day that the demise of the bhun (how good does that sound) has financially impacted the meeja …… In their desperation to survive, they are ‘cooking up’ as much controversy as possible to generate interest in their currently pathetic circulation levels …… Don’t think it will be too long before the dr ‘bites the dust also (how VERY good would that be) ……… Onward and upward, CELTIIC …….!!!!
Awe_Naw
Either do I.
But I would be happy to be under the English FA’s umbrella, for obvious reasons.
Can anyone please tell me what time is ko tommorrow.
Thanks, on nightshift all weekend and i dont buy the rags.
bournesouprecipe
17:59 on
14 September, 2012
He wandered lonely as a bhun
Not knowing what to do
Until he found his proper home
In Edinburgh Zoo……
He He
Awe naw.
Why don’t you sell some of the massive hoard of shares you were bragging about and then you could afford a ST?
Also.
Are you happy with your use of ‘retard’ and ‘moron’?
If so, then you need to give yourself a wee shake.
“Lee Wallace has signed a new five-year contract, blah bla blah”.
Does anybody have any idea why Vladimir is taking all this without as much as a whimper?
His club is owed a substantial amount of dough from ServCo.
Has he just given up on Scottish fitba? I thought he thrived on controversy.
Surely a Russian born Lithuanian hasn’t been scared off?
We’re on the road again…….domestic & European tour about to get into full swing.
HH!
Celtic playing on a Saturday
The record was the paper that had it’s hillsborough sun moment with thugs and thieves headline regarding Celtic players. No paper in the UK has printed such lies about one football team.
Celtic should cut off all communication with the record. Pedro and ‘senior Celtic spokesman’ should only communicate stories to competitor papers. We have had distorted match reports and lies from Traynor, Keevins, Jackson for years. The records circulation is circa 250k daily , the number of Celtic fans reading it is probably 1/3 of that total with the vast majority obtaining Celtic info from the pub, workplace, internet or other papers.
I have always felt we should target taking one of the tabloids out and it’s the record for me. If numbers go below 200k advertising rates will go down and losses will increases.
If someone is attacking you for the best part of 50 years , there needs to be a day you start hitting back. Maybe Pedro should call Pedro Hutton for advice.
k.o. 12:30. How very accommodating of the league. Aye….right.
Thanks miki67.
Is it on tv by any chance?
Awe Naw
I never realised that you were 65, you wear it well auld yin ;-)
I’m smashing, thanks for asking, still unbowed, unbeaten and of course unrepentant :-)
How’s the foot Jake?
Lorobo
I totally completely and unreserved apologies
Why do we not go back to the original point that you made backed up by SonOfDan concerning those Celtic fans who do not possess a ST. That they have no right to complain bitch or moan about Celtic. Even here on CQN.
Is that right as far as you concerned.
BTW I fully expect you to run a mile from engaging in this particular debate as I suspect I will not be the only one making these accusations
Hail Hail
Overseas Season Ticket – I don’t feel its good value for money. They say its any 4 games so £120 (if bought separately, how many SPL matches will be sellouts?) + celtic tv say £100, the rest of games are given to under privileged families, you get your name on the seat all for £300 instead of £466. Alot of money in these times, also as an overseas supporter i’d be lucky to get back home twice in a year at most due to time and expense and how often now are 2 home games together so I don’t think they have thought this through properly in my opinion.
I suggested some time ago an ExPats Season ticket when I was at home, so maybe the 4 games, latest hoops home or away jersey, towel, tshirt & DVD
This would enable the fan who is overseas to wear the branding and promote the club in their own locations and offers the Overseas Fan better value for money. I’m sure a good profit margin and many more fans would be interested. What do you think?
Tony Watt must start tomorrow imo.
HH||
HT
I think the foot is suffering from a lack of hun ass to boot.
Its getting withdrawal symptoms
HAil Hail
lorbobo
18:05 on
14 September, 2012
Awe naw.
Why don’t you sell some of the massive hoard of shares you were bragging about and then you could afford a ST?
BTW a Tim would only bequeath them
Hail Hail
Awe naw.
My original comment was tongue in cheek hence the Larry David quote.
I was insinuating that the reason these negative posters did not claim to have season tickets was that they could well be buns with no knowledge of CP. As such they would avoid claiming to have season books because they would get caught out with lack if section savy
Lorbobo
Tongue in cheek needs a smiley or do you think we are all mind readers ?
So until you start to do that the it is a complete kop out from you.
What about your mate SonOfDan is he a mind reader or did he pick you up wrong ?
HAil HAil
^^^^
sorry, dug stood on keyboard.
As I was saying.
I was not claiming non ST holders should have no say.
I was insinuating that SOME negative posters without STs were buns.
However, I seem to have blundered into an old debate.
For the record I am not; racist, hunnish, retarded or a moron.
You picked up my original tongue in cheek post in the wrongest context possible.
paolosboots
I have already signed up for the Overseas Season Ticket, and I was happy to do so.
The average for a yearly subscription to Celtic TV is £150 – £131 for Celtic TV+, and £180 for Celtic TV Premium.
That leaves £150 pounds for 4 SPL games – but it allows someone to use your seat when you are not there. I’m very happy with that.
I am more than happy to put money into CFC, from afar, and also to contribute to the Celtic Charity fund.
I’m not looking for the club to provide me with tops, towels, flags or whatever in order to promote them abroad. I do that in my own way.
HH!!
lorbobo
I done so deliberately
be more careful in future.
I fall and many whom I love fall into the category you were castigating
Lets call it deuce and move on. ;-)
HAil Hail
Zenit St Petersburg substitutes cost 90 million euros in the match vs Terek Groznyi with Hulk and Witsel coming on from the bench.
Mon the Hoops CSC
Awe naw.
Ok, next time I’ll add a big :-)
I thought the Larry David mensh was sufficient.
For the record, you picked up my post meaning wrongly then proceeded to abuse me.
But I’ll move on.
Mind get that nerve checked out.
;-)
Peace to all, especially Awe Naw.
HH
….pfayr
17:34 on
14 September, 2012
McCourt to start again for some…. Been a long time since pahe put in a good performance from the starting11
………………
PF, i think Paddy doesn’t get the opportunity that other players get, he never gets a proper run in the team which would be great this season IMO.
Having said that he wouldn’t be my first 11 pick but under the circumstances, I’d let the bold Paddy loose in the SPL, our young uns will benefit from his undoubted talent.
HH
Sir Paul
Not in the least surprised at the Latest Obsequious Behaviour of the Daily Record
Coterie o’ F.G.A. Enablers.
This is what they do.
And..
They will continue to do it.
For…
They desperately need the Money.. The Money, which, is generated , by cosseting to
their pet group of readers…
Circulation, is the mother’s milk, of the Newspaper Industry.
And..
The Coo ,of which, is the Source o’ thur much needed supply..
is comfortably ensconced… in the Ibrox Barn…along with…. the Company’s Ceremonial Goat.
Kojo
Still Laughin’..like.. L’il Audrey.
Overseas Season Ticket – I don’t feel its good value for money. They say its any 4 games so £120 (if bought separately, how many SPL matches will be sellouts?) + celtic tv say £100, the rest of games are given to under privileged families, you get your name on the seat all for £300 instead of £466. Alot of money in these times, also as an overseas supporter i’d be lucky to get back home twice in a year at most due to time and expense and how often now are 2 home games together so I don’t think they have thought this through properly in my opinion.
I suggested some time ago an ExPats Season ticket when I was at home, so maybe the 4 games, latest hoops home or away jersey, towel, tshirt & DVD
This would enable the fan who is overseas to wear the branding and promote the club in their own locations and offers the Overseas Fan better value for money. I’m sure a good profit margin and many more fans would be interested. What do you think?
That is good idea.
I just got away top yday, ordered it 2months aho. Want the home jersey but not ordering online again. Celtic shop in derry closed so when im next home will have to buy in jjb.
But i’ll prob order online in end up to support te club but many friends i know wouldnt do same. Cqn has made me more aware of where to spend and not to spend my money
Fair enough Tallybhoy you do that off your own bat which is great, my point being that if you can get the merchandising out there in these countries, then its an opportunity to engage with others. So whether its colleagues, down the pub, 5 asides whatever we can spread the word to others. Its word of mouth the best form of advertising and I think a trick is being missed by the marketing gurus at celtic!
lorboro
I’ve got you ahead by a nose!!! :-)
lorbobo
18:28 on
14 September, 2012
I wouldn’t worry about it …….. If some poster wants to insult other posters with disgusting comment, there’s not a lot you can do about……best just to ignore completely…..HAIL HAIL
is the race on??
can the newco be liquidated before the oldco?? now that WOULD be funny
Vmhan
Do you not think that there may be reasons why successive managers have not played McCourt on a regular basis mate?
bigngreen
17:01 on
14 September, 2012
Thanks for that. I’ll e-mail him your very comprehensive post and he can sort himself out. Once again much appreciated.
Hail! Hail! PMTYH