I hear the SFA had asked for clarification on Craig Whyte’s alleged disqualification as a director, without getting confirmation one way or another, since the issue was initially brought to their attention by the landmark BBC documentary, Rangers: The Inside Story. Rangers disclosure to the Plus Exchange (where the club’s shares are traded) on Wednesday that this specific BBC allegation was correct, was the information the SFA needed before they were in a position to act and apply a Fit and Proper Person (FPP) test to Whyte.
Dramatic though it sounds, failing a FPP test, in itself, is only likely to cause superficial damage to a club or its owner. An owner would need to resign as a director but he could allow the other directors to continue running the business, or he could appoint a proxy to take control of the business, which is often the way controllers run football clubs anyway.
What is of more interest, however, are matters likely to be disclosed as part of the SFA investigation. The Association would require Mr Whyte to explain what he did to be barred from holding a directorship for seven years, something the BBC lawyers would be able to question Whyte on in the witness box, should he actually sue, instead of repeatedly threatening to do so.
Of most interest to the SFA will be Rangers financial submission for their Uefa licence, which enabled the club to be nominated as Scotland’s participants in this season’s Champions League. A condition of participation in Uefa competitions is that no debts to tax authorities due on 31 December the preceding year remains unpaid on 31 March.
In September HM Revenue and Customs gained permission from the court to freeze £2.3m of Rangers money in connection with an unpaid tax bill. The principle element of this bill has not been disputed by Rangers. The SFA will now be keen to establish if any part of this bill was in connection to taxes due in prior to 31 December 2010. If it was, Celtic were entitled to be Scotland’s Champions League representatives, when overcoming the likes of Malmo stood between them and a £15m pay-day.
This is a legal minefield for the SFA chief exec, Stewart Regan, who has my sympathy. Things are about to become interesting.
While we are on the subject of that £2.3m tax bill, HM Revenue and Customs are due to get their hands on the cash after Friday next week, the last day Rangers are able to dispute the debt. If Rangers enter administration prior to that date, the cash would revert to the administrator and the club’s secured creditors would be entitled to it.
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I think the ‘absolutely repulsed’ hatred of Strachan is a tad too far. I think what people forget is that we never got a chance to get it out of our system after that (iirc he transferred/was hastened out the door shortly thereafter).
It would appear that the 20 intervening years somewhat by-passed some people.
kit
just back from my club
the caledonians of bassendean
great night as always and plenty good SCOTTISH bannter….no matter what creed
i give them laldie every minute I can
just like you do on here(spelt correctly for once)
keep up the good fight
and you are always in my thoughts ….somewhere!!!
you are my mate…..and you are also my mates …mate
btw…..yes early finnish today….knocked the staff off at 2 at put a bbq on for them
they work hard, fast , and with a smile……they are like a wee team of celts in someways
what a team!!
and the bevvy flowed on……….
hail hail again to the KANO foundation…….you have done as you said….and made good through what you said
my hat is always doffed to you and yours
hail hail
ramie
P.S ….dbbia…..get a shave
hebcelt
Are you nuts! Asking about Estadio … ?
With all its side strands and off shoots, this latest thread is difficult enough to follow, without the mad witterings of the Estadio.
[Only kidding, Estadio: like most on here, I hope you’re well on the way to full vigour – and more madcap postings.]
FF
KevJungle – Put the Green Brigade into a new JUNGLE says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:33
What is your problem with Gordon Strachan, seriously boring now.
KevJungle – Put the Green Brigade into a new JUNGLE says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:33
I hope Neil starts his guilt trip on Sunday, three titles and doing well in Europe
gsu
CARDIFFBHOY from last blog
Thanks for the reply,seems that single reply opened up the sores I referred to!
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Gerry.
Thankyou ,Pard.
Lou, maintains, that Danny is Neil’s Cousin.
collie, maintains, that Danny is NO…Neil’s Cousin,
but… Neil is , Danny’s Cousin.
and Ah Maintain , that they’re Baith , Wrang!
and
Danny, is No Neil’s Cousin, but he wid
like tae be!
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater
The Prince of Goalkeepers says:
2 December, 2011 at 13:41
hen1rik says:
I believe I said that in my last post!
I know m8 I’m smoking lol.
celtic *o* lennon says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:38
KevJungle – Put the Green Brigade into a new JUNGLE says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:33
What is your problem with Gordon Strachan, seriously boring now.
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My problem with WGS the player is that, he was an insufferable little runt!
My problem with WGS the manager is that, he blew 4iar by dropping McGeady for the league decider at ipox and, brought in Shaun Maloney who hadn’t played all season ?
All of the above brought on by the fact that, WGS suffers from Wee Man Syndrome! IMO!
I will not say another word about him!
Hail! Hail!
BMCUW – No problem – festering sores for some it would appear !!!
KevJungle – Put the Green Brigade into a new JUNGLE says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:45
TFFT
gsu
Greensideup is also Neil Lennon says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:41
I hope Neil starts his guilt trip on Sunday, three titles and doing well in Europe
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What does Neil have to feel guilty about ?
I’m sure i heard wee dawyll on clyde last night blurt oot that the ronjers agm would be on Dec 19???? I could of course have been hearing things as i did have a few glasses of tinto doon ma neck:)
slainte
tony
DECLAN 1419
You’re exceptionally good with the soundbites and buzz-words,you have them down to a FINE ART.
Including,unbelievably,the spelling.
The reason I make this admittedly pejorative remark,is that the rest of your post betrays your limitations in this particular sphere.
To simplify things,have you been given a wee list of these buzz-words,etc,to throw in to the post to endorse your credentials? IN CAPITALS?
And left to your own devices for the rest?
Greensideup is also Neil Lennon says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:48
TFFT
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You’ve lost me ?
kojo
i dont read your stuff regularly….a scroll by regular
i just think your planet ….is not my planet
please orbit away from celtic
and yes celtic quick news people……no need for his gummff
hail hail
ramienaemaregummffcsc
It must also stick in your craw, that Gordon Strachan is a Celtic legend and second most successful manager since the great Jock Stein, beating MON’s stats into third since Jock Stein.
And you know something thats the bit I like best, watchig bitter men grtow more bitter :o)
Mr Gordon Strachan Celtic legend
Ramie
So ye dinna read Ma Stuff?
But..
This Time.. Ye did..
Hmmmmmmmm
And
You see fit tae Chastize Me..
Efter Reading ..
Jist
Wan Solitary Submission, fae Me?
My, of My..
You are a Tough Audience,kiddo!
Ye gie Me Wan Shot.. and
Ye Shoot Me Doon!
Ah dinnae Expect a Reply ,fae You..as
Well..
As
Ye Say..
Ye Dinnae Normally Read Ma Stuff.
Kojo
Laughin’
Celtic_First says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:33
But why do “just enough” at this point ?
That “just enough” was Crosas, Maloney and Loovens and this was against the Kaunus splurge ? where we had won the league by the proverbial ball hair ?
So what was the thinking there ? I tell you my take on it was that we knew what direction Rangers financially were heading and we hoped that they would survive it. In the meantime we would try and consolidate our financial position and see where we (the Old Firm) were at the end of it. They had came to teh conclusion that we had nothing to lose except for a few titles forays in Europe and a few million pound income. The alternative was too difficult for them to contemplate.
Why turn our back not just on WGS and his achievements but on that extra income also ?
Why accept the outrageous and obvious cheating that went on
The fact that this was when HMRC started their case against the hun I suppose is a critical factor.
I wonder what alternative future they are contemplating for us now …. that when all the idle speculation will crystalise and we will know for sure.
Hail Hail
ActionsSpeakLouderThanWordsCSC
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:53
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How many of the 50k Celtic fans at the recent legends game chanted, the wee legends name ?
kev mate i dont agree with you about wee strachan. i liked the wee man. told it as it is like i do. called people out no matter what others thought. he is a true celtic legned
Ramie says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:50
kojo
i dont read your stuff regularly….a scroll by regular
i just think your planet ….is not my planet
please orbit away from celtic
and yes celtic quick news people……no need for his gummff
hail hail
ramienaemaregummffcsc
Uncharacteristic post from you.
Are you particularly tired this afternoon/evening.
Perhaps a wee lie down,
NooffenceCSC.
kojo,
got to say, its a similar argument to your opinion on player, wan shot and their for sale.
KevJungle – Put the Green Brigade into a new JUNGLE says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:48
You said Gordon Strachan is still on a guilt trip, so if you call bringing success to our club a guilt trip then I hope Neil starts his on Sunday
KevJungle – Put the Green Brigade into a new JUNGLE says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:33
Greensideup is also Neil Lennon says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:30
Gordon Strachan,
Celtic Man and defender of the club, which is a lot more than I can say for some former players who had the privilege of wearing the hoops!
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I would say WGS is still on a guilt trip!
Declan Is Neil Lennon 1888 Hates being 2nd says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:57
kev mate i dont agree with you about wee strachan. i liked the wee man. told it as it is like i do. called people out no matter what others thought. he is a true celtic legned
share
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Did you chant the wee LEGEND’S name at the recent legends game ?
My dear,dear,dear,friend… canamalar
Sorry,pal.
But ye hiv the wrang Statistics..
Ah always gie a Player..
THREE SHOTS.. and If there is NAE IMPROVEMENT..
‘
Sure..
Ah wid Drap Him..
Maks sense tae Me.
Kojo
yer pal..who likes ye aloater
yup…thats about it….
back the team….say your piece
eats leaves and shoots
laugh loud ….cause I laugh last
ramie
kevjungle – i cant mind, i was full of the eldorado
El Madrigal
Scott Brown got injured playing for Celtic, more than once. As for your innuendo about perfect… ? Are you okay?
Google is a wonderful tool for huns too.
kev..,
dont know and dont care, was’nt there, you are in a tiny minority, and your bitterness is a joy to watch :o)
Declan Is Neil Lennon 1888 Hates being 2nd says:
2 December, 2011 at 15:02
kevjungle – i cant mind, i was full of the eldorado
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Hope you enjoyed it M8!
Hail! Hail!
The noose tightens.
Hail! Hail!
KEV JUNGLE 1445
Gotta be honest,buddy,you can occasionally be brone to a tad of hyperbole,if you don’t mind a first-time replier saying so.
But on this one,you are wrong.
YOU DON’T GO FAR ENOUGH.
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KITALBA
I was halfway up the Celtic end,right behind the goal.
Couldnae POSSIBLY get a better position-great view,not too fat from the toilets-but I genuinely did not hold that event against him once I woke up the next morning.
That was forgotten when he took over,and I equally genuinely looked forward to him taking charge-especially his first press conference.
My problem with him is not as a player,but as a manager.
And as a critic of Celtic fans.
Kojo says:
2 December, 2011 at 14:27
Kojo! I can assure you that Dannyis NOT related to our young Manager!
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire says:
2 December, 2011 at 15:04
kev..,
dont know and dont care, was’nt there, you are in a tiny minority, and your bitterness is a joy to watch :o)
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Who’s bitter now ? :o)))
Ramie there are some fools/racists/bigots posts on here I never read and I don’t give them name checks either. Glad you had a good day mate but for me it is time for bed.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. TomteThim
Thanks Pal, fur the Nod.
Sure..
Ah mebbe no be everybuddy’s Cup o’ tea.
But..
Ah never ..
Purposely, go oot o’ Ma wey..
Tae Hurt a Guy;s Feelin’s
Sure, Ah may. Inadvertantly, Hoit a Guys feelin’s
oan here..’
But Like Ah say
Ah never go oota Ma wey
Tae PURPOSE. Dae that.
Wi’
MALICE AFORETHOUGHT..
Right?
Right..
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater