Game Theory predicts newco are in trouble

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If we indulge in some Game Theory……..

We know newco plan to borrow an additional £5m from Mike Ashley before the proposed 4 March EGM.

We know that nomad, WH Ireland, will resign “with immediate effect” if Dave King is voted onto the PLC board.

We know that “In the event that the NOMAD resigns, the Company’s shares will be suspended from trading immediately”.

That being the case, you can bet a covenant of Mike Ashley’s loans is that shares in the company are not suspended.  In the event such a covenant is broken, Ashley would collect all the properties he has security on, which by then may well include Ibrox.  With immediate effect.

Game Theory predicts that King will withdraw the resolution to appoint himself to the board.  It also predicts that Ashley must cover his position in this eventuality, with additional covenants which protect his position.

Game Theory assumes the actors are rational, it makes no allowances for actors who are burdened by an ego the size of South Africa.

King’s belief, expressed in his unfortunate press conference this week, is that Ashley is a man he can do business with.  My belief is that Ashley does business with supplicants, not dictatorial types.  “It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business”.

Either way, I had a word with Game Theory, he says they’re screwed.

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  1. Spent the afternoon working , literally,

     

    in the middle of nowhere. No tinternet connection , no mobile signal, one family

     

    in the wilderness surrounded by sheep.

     

     

    Back in civilisation.

     

    Missed 2 articles & confirmation that

     

    BSR is crackers.:-)).

     

    Kris ain’t no Lubo .

     

    The darkside are doomed.

     

     

    I luv CQN.

  2. The Battered Bunnet 16:50

     

     

    Do you mean its on the record for the rest of time?

     

    :-)

     

    HH

  3. TheOriginalSadiesBhoy on

    Paul 67

     

     

    Keep up the good work. I don’t mind the articles about Sevco. Ignore any criticism. I like this Game Theory chap. Does he have a sister?

  4. BIG-CUP-WINNERS on

    5 on 6 February, 2015

     

    1. Who is Celtic`s most skillful player?

     

    2. Most influential? Scott Brown

     

    3. Hardest working? Stefan

     

    4. Best passer? Craig Gordon

     

    5. Classiest? VVD

     

    6. Popular? Kris

     

    7.Confident? Craig Gordon

  5. Stairheedrammy on

    Any word on elbows being cited for violence yet, or is it another case of selective SFA rules?

  6. Paul67

     

     

    Glad to see that you are not being intimidated into not commenting on Sevco issues.

     

     

    Keep the flow constant.

     

     

    They will eventually become immersed in the truth.

     

     

    TT

  7. Rock Tree Bhoy on

    Paul67

     

     

    Please keep the articles about the continuing downfall of deidco coming, just love em, cant get enough…

  8. 1. Who is Celtic`s most skillful player? Forrest

     

    2. Most influential? Brown

     

    3. Hardest working? Izzy

     

    4. Best passer? mulgrew

     

    5. Classiest? VVD

     

    6. Popular? Brown

     

    7.Confident? Brown

  9. Jungle Jim Hot Smoked

     

    16:38 on

     

    6 February, 2015

     

    Paul67

     

    You might draw criticism from some for your ` obsession` with THEM. Personally, I love it. Keep it coming 0:-)

     

     

    JJ

     

     

    Same here.I luv it.Anything bad about them is good.Stupid Monkeys.

  10. pedrocaravanachio67 on

    Neganon2

     

     

    You know the saying about sh..ing one sheep, just reminding people of the let doon ye are and to be wary.

     

     

    Keep spouting yer pish, it makes me smile and reminds me, how fortunate I am.

     

    Anyway, I’ll let ye get back to yer papers.

     

     

    HH

     

     

    buttonmoonCSC

  11. Just seen an advert for huns to join the 3 bears(sic) savings fund, so funny it defies description ….

  12. Snake Plissken on

    1. Who is Celtic`s most skillful player? Stokes (need to see what GMS brings)

     

    2. Most influential? Lustig

     

    3. Hardest working? Johansen

     

    4. Best passer? Denayer

     

    5. Classiest? VVD

     

    6. Popular? Commons

     

    7.Confident? Broonie

  13. BIG-CUP-WINNERS on

    NEG

     

     

    Simply put……….I was following the debate, told you my opinion having read your arguements.

     

     

    You as usual fixated on the lose thing and acted like a scalded cat……..

     

     

    Being serious for a minute, you need to chill out sometimes. Its sad, but sometimes even when you are right you still lose………

  14. Pedrocaravan thats nice that you are fortunate. I am pleased for you.

     

     

    I on the other hand am starting to worring that my pet rabbit will end up in a pot on my oven boiling.

     

     

    Eeeeek.

  15. Pedrocaravanachio 67.

     

    Enjoy the game tomorrow.

     

    Paddy said you were a really nice guy.

  16. Disgusted by the violence & manifest disorder at the African cup of nations.

     

     

    Once again the Green Brigade have brought shame on the entire celtic family. I trust focus is looking into this. They bring it on themselves etc etc

     

     

    DailyExpressCSC

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  17. C’mon big cup winners – even you must see I was having a wee laugh……so I am pretty chilled out today. I just found the lose thing funny.

     

     

    But as Pedrocaravan says dont go out on that date with me – I fear we may end up being stalked……..

  18. FFin’ statement, Lying King and drop in centres to help them read:

     

     

    “Absolutely shocking from the directors of a publicly traded company”

     

    ——

     

    “The last desperate act of a corrupt and discredited regime”

     

    ——

     

    “it really is the most outrageous communication I have ever seen from a business perspective.”

     

    ——

     

    “London hasn’t seen a Invasion like this since the Norman conquests”

     

    ——

     

    “They must think we button up the back.

     

    Even If king didn’t do that great, it will be better than the disaster they have custoded over”

     

    ——

     

    “Dave King oozes class. He is already acting and sounding like a True Ranger. He would have the endorsement [of the Talented] Mr Struth, that’s for sure.”

     

    ——

     

    ” ‘Drop-in centres will be…available in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirlingshire and North West England with other venues to be announced.’

     

    Things like this make you proud to be a supporter of [Sevco] and all that it entails. There is nowhere in this land that is outwith the reach of the [Sevco] supporter.”

     

    ——

     

    “Would like to hear the same chant as at the AGM (OUT, OUT, OUT) continuously, that really made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end, there was something so poignant about this chant.

     

    One word heartfelt and continuous.”

  19. Rock Tree Bhoy on

    reading back Kris aint no Lubo, Hey Ho, Leigh Griffiths aint no Henrik, but I love him just the same..its all about the now.

  20. pedrocaravanachio67 on

    Jimmynotpaul

     

     

    Cheers amigo, although our bunny boiling, resident let doon, anti catholic, part time st midden fan, might no agree wi that sentiment.

     

     

    Paddy”s a good lad.

     

    Thanks for helping out

     

     

    HH

  21. I agree with King……never seen a Company circular to shareholders like that. They are totally done ……again…..

  22. “Dave King oozes class. He is already acting and sounding like a True Ranger. He would have the endorsement [of the Talented] Mr Struth, that’s for sure.”

     

     

    OMG, they are beyond help.

  23. Paul67 et al

     

     

    Game theory? Or otherwise known, in Dave King’s case at least, as the Prisoner’s dilemma.

     

    Speaking of cases, I suspect the London egm will feature a new version of the closed bag theory, with Dave King the most likely to turn up, as is his wont, with the empty bag…..

  24. Monaghan..

     

    Your are a genuis mate..

     

    Love the ..Dave king oozes class…acting and sounding like a true.ranjur..

     

    And we should be scared of these people..really…

     

    .

  25. I wouldn’t like to have to decide between Michael and Dave.

     

     

    Why, it’s almost like daddy or chips!

  26. traditionalist88 on

    CELTIC plc have released the interim report for the six months to December 31, 2014.

     

     

    Operational Highlights

     

     

    ■Progression to the knock-out stages of the UEFA Europa League

     

    ■Currently top of the SPFL Premiership

     

    ■Continued participation in the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup

     

    ■Successful hosting of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and SFA International matches

     

    ■Completion of the final phase of development of The Celtic Way

     

    ■18 home fixtures (2013: 16)

     

    Financial Highlights

     

     

    ■Revenue decreased by 30.1% to £31.3m (2013: £44.8m)

     

    ■Operating expenses decreased by 18.2% to £28.1m (2013: £34.3m)

     

    ■Profit from trading of £3.2m (2013: £10.5m)

     

    ■Profit on disposal of intangible assets £7.1m (2013: £16.5m)

     

    ■Profit before taxation of £6.6m (2013: £21.3m)

     

    ■Period end net cash at bank of £5.3m (2013: £5.7m)

     

    ■Investment in football personnel of £5.7m (2013: £5.0m)

     

    ■New long term bank facility agreement.

  27. A Ceiler Gonof Rust on

    Is this guy Modi a serious investor or is he just trying to curry favour with the horde?

  28. South of Tunis,

     

    Gina from Coronation Street, goodness, Italy must be showing some very old episodes of Corrie!

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