Don’t want to divert attention from the imminent coronation at Celtic Park but a bit of respect is due to the (old media) Sunday Times for their opus yesterday on the corruption at Fifa surrounding the World Cup 2022 bids. Work like this can only be undertaken by a well-resourced publication, which remains the exclusive domain of the major newspapers and broadcasters.
Qatar 2022 has been subject to considerable concern over the human rights of immigrant workers for some time, with Nepal in particular expressing concern at the mortality rates of their nationals working in the Gulf state. Our own Jim Murphy MP has written extensively on the subject, before and after his visit to Qatar two months ago.
Hosting the World Cup has the potential to add a spotlight on human rights issues and in recent weeks the Qatari government have introduced limited reforms to controversial kafala sponsorship system, which bonds workers to their employers.
Football authorities in Europe and beyond are distraught at the prospect of being asked to change their leagues, and the Champions League, to allow the World Cup to take place in January and February, to avoid hosting the tournament during the Qatar summer.
Human rights concerns and football schedules were always unlikely to effect change with billions of pounds of investment already spent, but corruption is different. If the bidding process was subject to votes for Qatar being bought Fifa lawyers should have sufficient evidence to void the original vote and declare a re-run.
Football us sufficiently corrupt that no one has any confidence that Fifa will act properly. The entire structure has been subject to corruption for decades and, unfortunately, many of those who will decide on what action to take, and liable to be implicated in the years of graft.
I’m of the view that the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar, honestly decided or otherwise, could have brought reform to the country, but standing firm against corruption will do the greater good.
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Got to say I’m glad Roy Keane not coming . Steve Clarke or Malky for me .
Owen Coyle hasent even spoke to Celtic…fact.
Who will it be
round and round and round it goes where it stops nobody knows.
We’ll seecsc
Till later all.
One can only hope Celtic haven’t been left high and dry here, otherwise this has the makings of a bona fide fiasco.
Two rumours I heard over the weekend:
1. Celtic met Henke in Sweden (think this was reported in Swedish press)
2. Chelsea fan I work with – pretty well connected to some of the officials there – reckoned the job had been offered to Steve Clarke.
All the intimations from the last few days (inc. from McGeady) suggest RK was ready to take up the job. Something seems to have changed at the last minute. Any ideas?
ernie lynch
13:38 on 2 June, 2014
Well at least the RoI’s preparation for the world cups finals will not be disrupted if RK is staying in post.
I was concerned about that
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Wit group are Ireland in? Eh?
Been on Argos website trying to select a new electric kettle.
Thought I would check the recommendations………………. its like on here opinions range from 1 star to 5 star.
Still none the wiser about who the manager will be or kettle to buy.
Mind you – with Argos I get my money back if it doesn’t work!
If its a ‘british’ manager again then i hope its Steve Clarke. Keane would have been an acceptable choice for me but i would like to see a continental head coach and a director of football.
Me thinks RK was a decoy for his old pal DD ?
McBhoy
13:51 on 2 June, 2014
WOOSH!
Fassreifen, who knows… perhaps the reality of the miniscule budget hit home to Keane. Celtic would require proper “managing” – ie you can’t just fall out with players and buy 10 new ones every window…
This would be his biggest challenge yet, and – although not a man known for self doubt – maybe he just didn’t fancy it.
He has an easy life at the moment, setting out the cones for MON and jabbering away on ITV…
Maybe just not got the stomach for the fight any more.
tonydonnelly67
13:48 on 2 June, 2014
Owen Coyle hasent even spoke to Celtic…fact.
lets hope it stays that way. #ABC
tonydonnelly67
13:53 on 2 June, 2014
‘Me thinks RK was a decoy for his old pal DD ?’
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You are Machiavelli and I claim my five pounds.
Celtic manager targeted in “Kettling” sensation.
new article posted.
Quick visit. ..
Steve Clarke.
No fireworks. No thunder. No lighting. No increase in attendances.
Oh well. At least old Kojo stays.
Hail hail all. Everything will be fine. Everything will be fine.
Coyle left PL with egg on his face the last time, so that was a no goer from the off, .
KARMA PETER?
Sky saying Keane does not want to be considered for job
Paddy Power says..
Favourite is Steve Clarke… 4/6
MALKY MACKAY…………… 2/1
Keane……………………………. 9/1
Shock Coming?
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Fassreifen,
Aside from the fact the majority claiming rk would be next manager know pretty much zilch and are guessing, I’m putting it down to a better candidate being available.
no Keane so whats latest betting?
HH
In a sense I feel a bit relieved if the stories that RK turned down the job are true, but is this going to lead to further delays?. The clock is ticking re the qualifiers, we need to get a move on.
Sky Sports news
Roy Keane tells Celtic he doesn’t want to be considered for vacant managers job.
Hope Steve Clarke gets the job
Onwards and upwards for Glasgow Celtic Football Club
SPD 1956
Ooops sorry Kojo obviously you posted while I was typing
Cheers
HH
Millions of conversations on RK, and millions of differing opinions. Ah well!
Here are some Clips form tonight’s Jock Stein screening
Really looking forward to it
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b045x3s8