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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night bhoys…
Saint Stivs says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:00,
Great post.
Another thing about Gordon (read his AB), he wanted to sign for Celtic but, Davie White (ex Hun Manager for our younger viewers) refused to release him and, let him go to Aberdeen for less.
The fact that he was a tremendous player for Aberdeen despite Fergie (read his AB) is neither here or there.
He was a tremendous player for Aberdeen and eventually Scotland.
I, personally, liked him as an opponent cos he and his team were very good but,
CELTIC WON MORE LEAGUES DURING FERGIE’S TIME AT ABERDEEN THAN THE DON’S DID!
You don’t see that mentioned when they talk about Aberdeen’s dominance of the OLD FIRM (One Half)
tarrant.
That was a damn fine post.
“We are all the people” I feel like I should get a printed on a big cardboard sign and go and protest about something.
El Mad
Friday Frank /JimmyQuinnsBits
Respect
UC
Facts
tarrant 01.04
A truly excellent post – well done! We must never forget how special a club and support we are!
Celtic For All!
sTICks
Obonfantu & The Huddle
The waterboys will be appearing at the Concert Hall in March/ April– best check the dates.
Saw them last year and they were awesome.
JimmyQuinnsBits says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:09
Propaganda
I preach about it regularlly, but it is a powerfull force. it all comes down to intellect if you ask me.
UC
Shout
http://youtu.be/IqXwA5vxTt4
tarrant says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:04
Great post!
Well played.
Tarrant’s Torrent of words– Tremendous,Terrific,Tumultuous and just plain Top Drawer!
Ya Dancer
tarrant,
Cheers,appreciation sent your way.
Here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8iKgIOwV2c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5ausvKekZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8srtQ7cDNE
Forever Celtic,Celtic forever!
Gordon Strachan took over a depleted Celtic Team and went on to work wonders with us. I will never forget his press conference after Tommy Burns died or his speech from the field before the tribute match. His recent punditry during our game was brilliant and would put all of the Uncle Tom’s to shame.
Celtic legend..
tarrant says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:04,
Great Post… period
This is stark, and brutal, and courageouse….
As Dan says ‘a bit unscrupulous.. ‘ at times…. but, in his experience, in the last 100 years, treated little more than “serfs”
and sometimes by other Irishmen…
and a wee bit of O’Carolan to finish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emBbgo1DZTk
the point? History
tarrant – thank you and good night
Fred C,
There is an old saying that says, ‘when you feel flushed put on a happy face’! :O)
If I had a million smiles
jt
reilly1926 says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:25
Gordon Strachan took over a depleted Celtic Team and went on to work wonders with us. I will never forget his press conference after Tommy Burns died or his speech from the field before the tribute match. His recent punditry during our game was brilliant and would put all of the Uncle Tom’s to shame.
Celtic legend..
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Superbly put the mhan.
Exactly my memories of Gordon.
Rascar Capac and his fast disintegrating Thousand-Mile-An-Hour Socks…
Since you’re lurking…..
Carrie,Samantha,Cynthia….or Wilma ?
Wilma-The Timeless Beauty of Neanderthal Babes
Tarrant
Post of the season!
“mes que un club”
Our identification with Barca is not meaningless. We represent more than a team on the park. There are very important differences however – Barcelona FC, not by foundation but by the unfolding of history, became staunchly representative of Catalonian identity, and remained so until very recently – witness Johann Cruyff calling his son Jordi (Catala for George, the patron saint of Catalonia), in what was perceived as an almost political gesture!
I would argue that Celtic started as a representative (though explicitly not exclusive) team and grew wider and inclusive. As history unfolded, this must have been a difficult policy to maintain in the face of the establishment of Rangers in the 1910-1930 period as the “indigenous” team. We remain that way, and we still honour our founders’ heritage; I would hope that the board work with the GB and the support at large to ensure that that heritage is preserved and actively and vocally celebrated, and to point out that our heritage is inclusive, is non-sectarian, and victimises, denigrates or excludes nobody.
jtsTICks,
Post Page,but still…
BABA
that Young MCs link is the ‘cking dogs! Brilliant.
Meanwhile, back in the world of ROCK…
one of those musical moments that is so perfect you are entitled to think the band must have sold their soul to Satan
Some say this band is an acquired taste.
I say if you have acquired taste, then you will like this band.
From the Abbey Road Sessions,recently broadcast on Channel 4.
For all my ginger pals…..
laura marling and ryan adams-oh my sweet carolina
tarrant,
a good post, and agree with all of it except the last two words. Pedantry I know, and I can’t speak for the celtic support but I exclude the following (reserving the right to expand the list):
1) bigots
2) racists
3) fascists
4) anybody to do with x-factor
5) Phil Woods – ye won’t know him, he lives along the street from me, and he’s a fud
Fred C,
I consider that your signature tune – and I like it! Being not as big a BNL fan as you, I do have to say I have enjoyed the Bathroom sessions. I guess that would be your Carlsberg Dump? :o)
End of another one week?
jt
BABA
I have probably shared this with you before, but I know you gonna dig dis. It was your Young MCs link that made me think of it.
Groove Check
The most underrated band evah/.
Not been posting much in recent weeks, been busy with travels through Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia in the last few months.
I was not overly excited when WGS became out manager, I knew very little about him, apart from his excellent reputation when he was a player.
There were many reasons that I grew to be a huge fan of his –
I cannot stand the Scottish press and loved the way WGS treated them with contempt.
The European nights watching WGS Celtic team are special memories, never to be forgotten.
The great players he brought to the club like Naka and Artur will be remembered for many years.
Bringing Lennon back to Celtic was a great move by the wee man.
The death of Tommy Burns was a terrible time for the club, Strachan dealt with it with great dignity.
Since he has left the club his love for our club shines from the man, you would need to be blind not to see it, he is one of us.
Wish you nothing but good fortune for the future WGS.
Indio
tarrant says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:33
“mes que un club”
Our identification with Barca is not meaningless. We represent more than a team on the park. There are very important differences however – Barcelona FC, not by foundation but by the unfolding of history, became staunchly representative of Catalonian identity, and remained so until very recently – witness Johann Cruyff calling his son Jordi (Catala for George, the patron saint of Catalonia), in what was perceived as an almost political gesture!
I would argue that Celtic started as a representative (though explicitly not exclusive) team and grew wider and inclusive. As history unfolded, this must have been a difficult policy to maintain in the face of the establishment of Rangers in the 1910-1930 period as the “indigenous” team. We remain that way, and we still honour our founders’ heritage; I would hope that the board work with the GB and the support at large to ensure that that heritage is preserved and actively and vocally celebrated, and to point out that our heritage is inclusive, is non-sectarian, and victimises, denigrates or excludes nobody.
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Reading your post was a pleasure.You have a way with words mo chara,an ability i could only wish to possess.
But as you’ve probably guessed by now i’m better at just posting tunes.
So here’s three that mean a great deal to me as a thank you for your excellent post.
Peace brother.
Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f39Zs0gB87c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yFH7oCxsOI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qUTL10lKyc
FOREVERANDEVER!!!
jtsTICks,
Never bog standard :O).
It’s all about leaving your legacy. I think any player, manager, employee with us, want the best for Celtic.
Apply the same to our normal life and all will be cool.
Frank
belief legacy
f55555 b444444
Indio,
Hmmm Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia
tough huh? You could’ve been on safari through airdrie, possil, and the drum… in December… what were you thinkin about man!
Where u now?
JimmyQuinnsBits says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:41
tarrant,
a good post, and agree with all of it except the last two words. Pedantry I know, and I can’t speak for the celtic support but I exclude the following (reserving the right to expand the list):
1) bigots
2) racists
3) fascists
4) anybody to do with x-factor
5) Phil Woods – ye won’t know him, he lives along the street from me, and he’s a fud
well if you’re going to be a pedant, it’s really only that last one word you disagree with. Yeah see that Phil Woods, there’s one of them on my street. he’s not called Phil Woods right enough, but he’s still a hun twat.
Regarding points 1 to 3, I agree. I have participated in the gentle art of persuasion when supporters at Celtic games have fallen short of those standards, motivated in no small part by my own enduring moment of shame about Mark Walters at the 1989 cup final.
Regarding point 4, I am magnanimous enough to extend the right to support Celtic to fame-hungry naive teenagers, even if their desperation, need for approval, lack of talent, and unattractiveness better locates them elsewhere. After all, we accept SuBo as one of our own.
JimmyQuinnsBits
Back in Glasgow now. Working in Cambodia was an eye opener, still a country struggling to recover from a terrible past. We don’t know how lucky we are in the UK.
Hope young Dylan McGeough gets a run out at the weekend, that bhoy has talent.
Indio
tarrant says:
3 December, 2011 at 01:52
well… I obviously need to step into uber-pedant gear… and point out that even I can’t argue against the “nobody” without the “excludes”…. up ye ;)
Hell… I feel all deflated now… this isn’t how I pictured heroism
Never mind…. give ye SuBo… and that Phil Woods… we all know who we mean
Indio,
respect chief… and welcome back… I can only imagine
Young Dylan… hearing good things on top of his stuff last week