A line has hopefully been drawn under the stress Neil Lennon has lived under during the last two years with the conviction of two men found guilty of sending bombs in the post. In a statement, Neil said: This has been a very stressful and difficult time for myself and my family and clearly I am glad that it is over”, before adding, “I will forever be thankful to the Police for the way in which they have handled this matter.”
Celtic chief executive, Peter Lawwell, added: “No one could imagine the pressure [Neil Lennon] has been under during the past two years. He has coped with this particular episode, last year’s assault and the, at times, seemingly unrelenting attacks from many quarters.
“In my opinion, no-one in Scottish footballing history has had to contend with this level of pressure whilst trying to do their job. Neil Lennon is someone who has shown tremendous character and resilience, and we will continue to support Neil in any way we can.”
This month has been made all the more difficult for Neil Lennon by the sudden death of Paul McBride, also a target of the bombing campaign. Neil Lennon said, “Finally, I would like to mention my good friend Paul McBride. His sad passing remains very raw to those close to him, we continue to miss him dearly and my thoughts remain very much with Paul’s family.”
The SFA have written to Neil Lennon three times since the start of the trial earlier this month to capitalise on perceived transgressions by the Celtic manager while yesterday a former referee used his newspaper column to undermine Neil’s position at Celtic.
These people really do need to get a grip.
Within minutes of the verdict being announced yesterday news of Stilian Petrov’s serious illness was made public. Stilian will received the very best medical attention and all our prayers.
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Morning all. I was going to say it was another glorious day here in North Ayrshire. Sadly, in the last few minutes it has become overcast. Still, I trust things will be bright over Parkhead this afternoon.
I haven’t read what the St Johnstone chairman has said, but if he is claiming that no matter what happens to them, they have to be allowed in to the SPL, I think we MUST leave as soon as we can. Every SPL team needs us much more than we need that bankrupt lot.
Let us win this league and resign.
Off topic alert…..
Whilst having a chat with some fellow toms, who are not Internet savvy, they were asking about Celtic web sites, with a view to having a look.
One simple question got me. I was asked “what’s the most popular site for Celtic stuff”.
I realised i didn’t know.
I said i thought it was CQN, then probably etims and Celtic underground? Then again these are the places I go, so my bias showing in no small way!
Got me thinkning. Does anyone know the real answer of the most visited Celtic site?
Big Nan on 1 April, 2012 at 09:05 said:
Actually for centuries now, administration and liquidation have long been pretty common practices.
So much so, that with barely a passing comment, the same week that THEY wenty into administration a Glasgow company employing more people went down the same road.
I have a spare ticket for today.
Lisbon Lions Stand, upper tier, 2nd row back.
Off to Bridgeton to use the cashpoint to make them jealous;
Prepared a banner to wave at them which says ‘we know yer pin number’.
Hail hail
Estadio
seventyxseven ‘gelee et glace’ on 1 April, 2012 at 08:28 said:
Oh,dear.
My fav. piece of Eng.Lit. ( Winnie says: Death ,where is thy sting?”)
embroidered with ” current ” content.
Mon fils,ye missed the bit about ” full many a flower of etc. etc. is born to blush unseen and waste its sweetness on the desert air.”
Soixante sept!!!
That`s you,my fellow Tim.
Vive le Celtic LIBRE. ( Courtesy De Gaulle )
Morning all from gay Paree, lovely sunny spring morning (20C max today, allegedly).
Hopefully a good performance and result to get us back to winning ways, and importantly also, bring some cheer back into Lenny’s life.
A great gesture is planned by the fans on the 19th minute as moral support for Stan.
I am sure he knows that all the Celtic support and behind him in this his hardest battle. Best of luck, Stan.
I for one will be pleased to see Commons and Izzy back in the side. We only got a brief glimpse of them both last weekend. However, it was enough to demonstrate the touch of pure class and invention that these two possess.
Along with Kayal they were among our best performers last season.
It’s amazing to think how far we have come when the three of them have spent the better part of the season on the sidelines.
Looking forward to it!
Gardez La Foi
Sixtaeseven
For all you musicians out there what is this sequence?
TTSTTTS
I’ll check back later but off now to an early shop.
Hail Hail
Estadio
Scarf – check
Tickets – check
Money – shoot, bank calls
Fry up for pals hoose- check
Just need to shake off this hangover and get out ma kip.
Stilian Petrov – YNWA
One Neil Lennon
Honest twat – add me to your list
Twisty:
Hope the young yin enjoys the game,
he will be talking about it for years to come.
Estadio on 1 April, 2012 at 09:32 said:
For all you musicians out there what is this sequence?
TTSTTTS
Dyslexic version of ” Oh,the Rangers are shite. “
Estadio on 1 April, 2012 at 09:32 said:
It’s the intervals between the notes in a major scale (tone, tone, semitone…)
Quiz?
PL referees are being chased by the taxman as part of the massive football finance probe which sparked a £70million battle with Rangers.
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Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs officials are investigating 13 top-flight whistlers over allegations they diddled the public purse.
The shock move comes just over a month after Gers were placed on the brink over their disputed tax debt.
An insider told The Scottish Sun: “There is no doubt that the taxman is coming after football — and now the referees are in his sights.
“This is definitely coming off the back of the Rangers crisis.
“The referees are obviously getting a bit twitchy.
“There has obviously been enough evidence to get the interest of the tax people.
“It’s believed HMRC has seen a pattern emerging and decided to widen the net.”
The 13 senior refs will be quizzed by HMRC officials.
The whistlers face allegations that some failed to declare income from European fixtures, which can earn them up to £1,000 a time.
They are also suspected of manipulating expenses by travelling to games together — but claiming separate mileage.
Bizarrely, part of the wrangle is whether items such as suits, gym membership and even shampoo is tax deductible.
The HMRC investigation could go back YEARS.
The revelations emerged in a leaked email from referees’ union chief John McKendrick to many of the 28 Category 1 refs.
The message — dated March 1 — outlines crunch talks between the Scottish Senior Football Referees Association and the tax authorities.
It begins: “As with previous memos, this note has only been forwarded to Cat 1 referees, as the HMRC enquiries only pertain to some of the current Cat 1 referees (13 to be precise).”
It goes on: “HMRC’s initial position on whether expenses are allowable is based on their assessment of the tax submissions of 13 referees… so far nothing is resolved.
“The tax cases under consideration will not be progressed until further discussion has taken place between SSFRA and HMRC.”
The email then adds: “HMRC did ask that we drew the following to the attention of our members.
“HMRC consider that there has been under-reporting of income from European appointments.
“All money received should be reported (income and all expenses).”
The message warned refs they could face fines on top of monies owed if they’ve breached tax laws.
The officials were also ordered not to claim petrol costs from the SFA if they are given a lift to a game by a colleague.
It continues: “HMRC raised the issue of car sharing.
“Regardless of whether the SFA pay us an expenses allowance for travel to matches, HMRC will only allow expenses for car journeys against income if we are the driver.”
Our insider said whistlers can earn a whopping £19,000 a season from officiating at SPL and First Division games — and can top that up with European matches.
They said: “If you take 20 SPL games at roughly £800 over those 12 months then that is £16,000.
“Then you could do 15 First Division games at around £200 which would give you another £3,000.
“That could take a basic annual wage to around £19,000 — and then there are the expenses on top of that as well.
“And I am not even taking European games into this equation.”
Last night Mr McKendrick, whose organisation negotiates pay deals and conditions for top refs, confirmed the union was in talks with tax bosses.
But he claimed many whistlers may end up being OWED dosh from the public purse because they could have overpaid.
Mr McKendrick said: “We initiated contact with tax specialists and HMRC to give guidance to our members.
“We did this because we are self-employed and there has never been any formal guidance. We therefore enlisted a solicitor so that we can provide the right advice.
“We are also involved in really fruitful discussions with HMRC.
“It would also be inappropriate to comment on the affairs of individual referees.” He added: “It costs a lot of money to maintain your status as a referee.
“We feel very strongly that referees should pay their taxes — no more and no less.
“It is likely referees are under-claiming rather than over-claiming. I would believe a lot of them are actually out of pocket.
“So, far from scamming the tax man, it’s as likely to be the other way about.”
Last night tax chiefs declined to talk about the probe into the 13 referees.
A spokesman for HMRC said: “We cannot comment on the tax affairs of businesses or individuals due to confidentiality.”
An SFA spokesman added: “We are aware the SSFRA are in pro-active discussions with HMRC.”
Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4232746/Refs-in-tax-fiddle-probe.html#ixzz1qmD26EKp
che
thanx bud
Che
You in Calton after the game?
Steve Brown’s comments in Scotsman, I think that means the end-game has started. Would love to know who in “the Establishment” makes the play calls re directing the other SPL Chairmen/Laptop Loyal/Police/Politicians (as appropriate) when their piece is ready for execution??
My sister is taking my wee nephew to his first game today(3 years old).
Please welcome James John Bosco Scott to the Celtic family.
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HebCelt..
Any Questions You or Your Ghirl have email me @ BhoysOfOz@gmail.com
Mount Eliza is Lovely I’m in Brighton 30 Mins Away..
She will be 50 Mins from the City..40 Mins from St Kilda trendy Beach suburb..
Let me know what She wants to Work as when she is Here..My Friends Manage a Big Irish bar in the City if she wants to do Bar work..(Good way of Meeting other Backpackers)..
I Will be Home in Late April l will bring Her some of the Backpacker Magazines with Job..Info Accommodation..Travel Guides Etc..
As l say Don’t be Afraid to ask Anything..(My Oldest Girl is 20Yrs)..
001Bhoy
HT
I asked him on Thursday so he has no excuse for bot being there..
smoke and mirrors on 1 April, 2012 at 09:45 said
Oh,god,mate,if this came to pass,then jelly and ice cream would be permanent fixtures.
Cannae wait.
SoS
I am sure Estadio could arrange a wee meet with you and Hebcelt when you are home this summer..
Quonno,
you are being obtuse and stating the bleeding obvious when you say Administration and now Liquidation are perfectly normal business practices.
But that wasn’t what I said which was: Administration and now Liquidation are being portrayed as if they were perfectly normal practices that should attract no adverse comment. That is just the way businesses are run today we are being told.
The robbing of the tax-man and other creditors is a jolly wheeze that hurts no –one, and if SDM trousered millions and helped burst the bank in the process.
Cheating the tax -man, and as a result cheating the S.F.A., S.P.L. Uefa, etc and bragging about spending £10 for every £5 we spend is not normal business practice.
Of course you know that.
“….curtain up in 5…………..
Places everyone….!”
BT
If he’s anything like CT he’ll appear just after the first rounds been bought :-)
Just heard this on Radio 4.
Govt.are considering an initiative to encourage people over 70 to exercise.
It is to be linked to the Olympic Legacy. All over 70s are to be given a fitness assessor.
They will all be expected to exercise at least 15 mins a day.
This will be linked to.their benefits. It is to.be called “Fit to Claim”.
Treadmills are to be put in Post Offices.
Mrs April Primulo 75 says .”I have been exercising all my life. I think it is a great idea’
What do you all think?
Well done to the Brisbane Celtic who pumped the Brighton bulldogs 4-0 earlier today!
That’ll do nicely at CP
V
wim jansens perm on 1 April, 2012 at 09:49 said:
Does young James John Bosco Scott’s dad happen to be a golfer?
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Right Bhoys..
Are we Starting a Neil Lennon Celebration Day..Campaign..
Before the End of the Season..Pick a Day (2nd last Day of the SPL..?)..
Start it on CQN..Then Spread the Word through FB and other Blogs..
If we Win he haw this Season..I reckon he Still deserves it..
Summa
googybhoy- I think it’s 1st April.
HT
aye. I’m all partied out after three days.
Mrs BT had a birthday… oooft….
That music question was way too tough for us mere mortals.
Here’s an easier one. If Rangers’ new signings agents had used the opening line from a Roxy music classic 70’s hit, they might not be in the deep stuff now.
What is the opening line and song title?
Virtual beer for 1st correct answer. EDB is not allowed to answer as he is a Roxy officianado.
Blantyretim
How you going.to deal with.the influx of work with the.new Fit to Claim ?
googybhoy
walk over appeals there me thinks?
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 1 April, 2012 at 09:51 said
Naw,it couldnae be.
April one is for children.
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BlantyreTim..
Re; Meet Up..Kool but You do Mean a Meet Up with BlantyreTim and Hebcelt..:O)
You Dodged a Bullet last Time Not this Time..Ha..
Summa
TNT
Virginia Plain
Roxy question…..and in fact….the opening line of verse 5 is very appropriate now!
Gourockemerald Bhoy
What you said earlier in Bulgarian.
Стан Петров, никога няма да ходят сами
V