The proposed SFA rule change, that clubs must conduct an investigation into prospective new owners, went through unopposed at the Association’s AGM, currently underway at Hampden. No formal rules must be observed during this investigation, not even the ‘Gandhi criminal rule’ postulated by (still) SPL chief executive, Neil Doncaster, so a club can look into the matter as deeply as they see appropriate and the former owner can claim he was “duped” after the money appears in his bank account.
This does not strengthen efforts to keep unfit people from owning Scottish clubs, if anything, it provides errant clubs with a defence. Previously it was explicitly the club’s responsibility to ensure owners were fit and proper, now the club’s responsibility is limited to carrying out an unspecified value judgement. Tune in soon to hear “We carried out an investigation consistent with best practice, why punish us?”
In this instance, value judgements are worth as much as Ibrox valuations. It’s not the rules that are wrong, the only problem is one club didn’t respect the rules and doesn’t like the medicine.
No mention yet of the dark Fifa cloud hanging over the Association. Perhaps it’s slipped their mind.
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Cultsbhoy,
In processs of doing FA level 2 after doing the first 3 bades of the SFA pathway. Equivalent of Level 4 up here, really good course and cracking tutors.
ASonOfDan
Absolutely, and at the current Euro exchange rate the ban on 22 and over is exactly the same for 18 and over in the UK.
NatKnow @15.54 As he was descended from a convicted witch you may well be right ;-)
ASonOfDan on 6 June, 2012 at 16:12 said:
UEFA president Michel Platini confirmed the rule preventing players from leaving the field without the referee’s permission would stand – even if they are the victims of racism from the stands in Poland and Ukraine.
Mario Balotelli last week threatened to walk off if he suffered racist abuse during Italy’s Euro 2012 games, but Platini said the Manchester City striker would be punished for doing so unless the officials stopped the game.
“It’s a yellow card,” Platini said at the tournament’s kick-off press conference in Warsaw, which was completely dominated by the issue of racism.
“We’d certainly support the referee if he decided to stop the game.
“It’s not a player, Mr Balotelli, who’s in charge of refereeing. It’s the referee who takes these decisions.
“So, the referee has been given advice and he can stop the game if there are problems.
“We will stop the game if there are problems because I think racism is the worst of this.”
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Liar liar pants on fire! there is no effin way the ref will abandon a game
I find it almost inconceivable the self-policing ‘fit and proper’ test has been voted in unopposed by ALL the SPL clubs, not one of them, and that includes Celtic thought it necessary to protect a club’s fans from entrepreneurial chancers.
It appears the SPL clubs have little appetite for regulating themselves and it must raise doubts about how earnest they are in bringing sanctions against any errant member club.
Edward Ursus on 6 June, 2012 at 16:17 said:
Nice to see you posting, Ed!
But hold on….D.P.A. Macmanus’s mammy was a witch? Are you sure??
Ed U -the witch’s alleged victim was called Timothy. Plus ce change..
Poland and Russia have had a long and frequently turbulent relationship and there have been reports that Russia fans plan to march through Warsaw prior to the clash on 12 June.
However, Blaszczykowski urged his side not to become distracted.
“The first step is always the most important step, and the first step is the Greece match,” added the 26-year-old, who helped the Dortmund to the league and cup double.
“I can’t hide the fact that this is the most important tournament of my life.”
Poland manager Franciszek Smuda, who took charge in October 2009 after they failed to qualify for the World Cup, added: “It’s up to us to give our all to clear the group hurdle. That in itself would be a great success for the lads.”
Poland kick off against Greece and Gorgeous Samaras on Friday. 100/1 Greece to win it when they did not lose a qualifier. Good each way bet.
Seems the SFA hun attitude of act with impunity is still very much their main motivation.
But I’d bear in mind there have already been complaints from members of other other UEFA associations about the EBT ineligible players issue. Neither this nor the illegal court action the other week are going to be ignored by UEFA or FIFA. How would Sion react if the same approach wasn’t taken as was against them? I’m more inclined to think the SFA are grabbing more and more of that rope, cos they are, after all, infested with stupid huns.
There’ll be no zombie hun FC in the SPL next season, just the salt n sauce ones.
My dear,dear,dear,friend .. The Singing Detective.
Hiya,Palomine.
Great, tae Greet and Meet ya.
Ma Big Pal… the Pookah.. still maintains that ….
The G.A. wull NO feel the full force of the Law.. vis a vis..the Upcoming..
Impending… and soon tae be Haunded Doon, in a wee while…
Final I.R.S.decision, that concerns thur findings in thur Tax Investigation. o’ the G.A.
Could the Big Fellah be right??
Ah hope he isnae.. but, that is whit he is telln’ me.
He says that there wull be some punishment, handed doon. but, no much.
Interesting? Widn’t ye say?
As they say aroon the Vegas Campfires..
” Ye kin nevah Buck a Stacked Deck.”
And in Bonnie Scotland.. that is so true that it Hoits.
The G.A. wull wriggle oota this bunch of troubles, which, lately,has Smitten them…someway, or ither…
They wull No Get thur FULL Just Desserts…
Jist a wee Portion… like a Blue Riband and an Orange.
And why wull that be?
Because..
Like the Wise Guys Say..
“Ye Cannot Buck a Stacked Deck.”
Kojo
yer pal. who likes ye a loater.
Still, Laughin’
I’ve never been a fan of this ‘fit and proper’ malarkey. If you commit an offence in the business world and serve your time is that not sufficient? Murray I’m sure would have sailed through such a test and look what he was capable of.
Whyte was barred from holding directorships but the ban had been lifted when he bought rankers so no issue there. It falls on his fellow board members to ensure he pays tax etc. and if they don’t, tough titty.
The important issue here is player registrations. No amount of SFA spin can avoid the fact that they have contravened the FIFA/EUFA rules as well as the current SFA statutes (which can, of course, change to suit the orcs)
UEFA
MadraRua
Get my phone no from Paul. If you want ticket it’s very urgent. Maybe yes, maybe they are gone.
Kojo,
Who’s the centre forward we are after: We need a new Chris Sutton? (Joaquin Boghassain my friend, he should be on the radar)
Is Fraser signing?
We need two new centre halves as well to go with Master Rogne.
Tell me Mr Platini, why cant this be used for secterianism too?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18338838
Zybsezk,
Any news on Celtic being interesed in Jelen ?
Zybsezek,
Check Milan Badelj as well. W
Hi Ed, good to see your toe in the waaater.
NatKnow Fair do’s I should know better lol but I did say 15.54 not 59
DBBIA I’m surprised they was a Tim in a puritan colony perhaps it was the token tim who posts on here sometimes :-)
Ed U there’s more than a fair few token tims postin’ on here ;/)
Richie I’m very rarely on now, daughter and son in law both work so Papa normally becomes full time kid watcher, when I do post on fora now it tends to be involving lower levels of football
Ed Urus Lower level football well you should be an expert on where Rangers should end up. H.H. :- )
Edward Ursus on 6 June, 2012 at 16:46 said:
Ah! That explains my confusion, Ed.
Ole Ray Bradbury was descended from a witch – that makes perfect sense.
Ole D.P.A. MacManus was descended from a Scouser.
And ole Merle Haggard descended from heaven no doubt – such is the quality of his root-tootin-boot-scootin–high-falutin’ music!
Edward Ursus on 6 June, 2012 at 16:48 said:
Richie I’m very rarely on now, daughter and son in law both work so Papa normally becomes full time kid watcher, when I do post on fora now it tends to be involving lower levels of football
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In that case, I expect you on here more often talking about your club!
:-)))))))))
(sorry about that)
And it seems so recent that even the G.A themselves were talking in terms of a ten point deduction for three consecutive seasons…
Richie.
Never got back to you last night, was kidnapped by Aliens. When you back in Brasil?
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. WGS
Hiya, Palomine?
Pleased tae Meetya.
Ah hiv nae idea.. who we ur efter,pal..
And.. Frankly..
NEETHUR HIZ.. Neil!
We jist hiv a Bunch Irons in the Fire.. and we Hope that wan o’ them.. Gets Hoat.
The Problem is..
We don’t have the Wherewithal, that wid allow us.. to pick and choose..
In oor case it is ..a case of..
Pot Luck!
We may luck oot.. which we have done ,in the past..
then .. again.. we May no.
It is a Terrible Thing tae Hiv Ambitions that cannot be met, because of the Lack of Money.
In the Transfer Market of Today, Celtic are at a very serious disadvantage..
We are reduced to.. Fishing in the Bozoman Barrel..
or..takin a chance oan a Promising Youngster.
And.. so far. we have done well..
Maybe oor luck ,in that respect will hold.
Therefore.. Bottum Line..
It is very difficult for Me or anyone else.. tae Predict
Who we wull eventually bring in..
Although, We Will Bring In Somebody..or Somebodies…
Of that Ah am Soiten.
Kojo
Yer pal..who thinks yer swell
Still, Laughin’
Murray lost 1st set 6-4,2-2 in 2nd
Rioskorrie- are you looking for donations/ floggin’ ole raffle tickets?
NatKnow & Richie I set myself up for that one, however it’s mostly amateur I deal with though the way things are going at Ibrox that still might not rule out posting about Rangers
Kojo,
What about Fraser ?
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Jist Ed
Hiya,palomine?
Nice tae see that ye are still whislin’, like a Linty!
There may be somethin in .. whit.. Jiminy Cricket and Dame
Vera.. advises.
Never tried it , masel.
Although,in Your case.. there diznae seem tae be anything
else , that YOU kin dae…
Let’s Face it,pal..
Yer Team is oan the Ropes.. and it dinnae look like they ropes wull hold much longer!
Keep yer chin up ,pal..
Things kin only get .. Woise!
Kojo
yer pal..who thinks ye are a great Guy.
Still, Laughin’
MadraRua
This is very urgent.
WGS
Sorry, I’m busy. Not on the computer.
WGS on 6 June, 2012 at 17:04:
Fraser cleared out his locker at end of the season, not a good sign. If Green walked away, which he has, WHU were in the hunt but they are being linked with Jasskalinen (spl). Fraser want to play for England but is having seconds thoughts as he was overlooked for Euros. He wants down to London where his girlfriend lives.
All I know for sure he enjoyed his time here. Bottom line nobody knows but he is wanted here.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
WGS
Badelj is well out of our price range
Dinamo are looking at a fee of £15m
I don’t understand why FIFA uses faxes either, email is much better. I tried to send a fax once but gave up after several attempts as the blimmin’ thing kept coming back out the other end of the machine :)
Donb.
Always on the lookout for a buyer. You offering?
Kojo I said a good while back that whatever the rules say should happen should happen, whether you are in a bottom division of an amateur league or top division of a European league rules are rules I don’t have to like it but cant complain about it. To me the biggest losers are those like myself who over the years have given a fair chunk of income into the Ibrox coffers and didn’t realise we were being duped. (and I don’t use duped in the sense our former chairman does)
I fully understand the anger among other clubs