Comments from Duff and Phelps yesterday that they were not in favour of changing the SPL voting system were intriguing. Kilmarnock chairman, Michael Johnston, was pretty blatant about his agenda when speaking to the BBC on Saturday, suggesting the actions of the Gang of 10 was a “pro-democracy movement” similar to the Arab Spring, saying:
“It might make it easier for the [Rangers] administrators to get whatever they are going to try to achieve whether it is a CVA or new company to be informed and re-joining the SPL and SFA.
“The support of the 10 clubs might be needed at some point.”
Too right the support of the other 10 clubs might be needed at some point if a new company is to join (not re-join, for goodness sake!) the SPL and SFA.
Back in October last year we predicted Rangers would be liquidated, a Newco would be formed and would be voted straight into the SPL, with only Celtic arguing the need to maintain sporting integrity. Everything we have heard since has reinforced this view.
The debate among the Gang of 10 has matured so far they see no issue in openly offering to support a Newco’s entry into the league in return for money (which we predicted earlier this month), mostly generated from Celtic fans, as it happens.
We await Johnston responding by sticking to his high-minded principles and telling any Newco they will not enjoy Kilmarnock’s support.
Duff and Phelps still have an enormous amount to achieve before they will even be in a position to apply for entry to the SPL on behalf of a Newco but if they do, they will surely offer the Gang of 10 a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. The Gang of 10 will take it. This debate is not about democracy, it’s about directors at clubs like Kilmarnock, who I believe now have debts of over £10m, finding a way to deal with their years of unchecked overspend.
The debate around St Mirren director, Ken McGeoch, would surely outrage sensibilities in any country in the world so I’m pleased his fellow directors have called for his resignation. In November last year McGeoch invited Rangers company secretary Gary Withey to a meeting at the St Mirren boardroom where he revealed player contract details.
St Mirren are up for sale and could be purchased for what previously amounted loose change at Ibrox; McGeoch met Withey to discuss him purchasing the club from his fellow directors and shareholders.
For a Rangers director, influence like that should be impossible to acquire.
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Sneddoni
I concur completely, the banner was childish in it’s wording and probably ill advised.
My problem is with those involved in making and displaying it being referred to as ‘so called’ Celtic supporters.
Sneddoni on 28 March, 2012 at 23:07 said:
Cheers
Too late!
I can already taste Friday evenings first beer. Excited it may be washing down some jelly and ice cream…..
HH
Kilbowie Kelt
I have all their albulms
Mwd ..I fancy that …maybe a wee stop at the clachaig inn glencoe ( 200 malts and 15 real ales .. ) wait a minute …maybe not .. Hh
johann murdoch, 23:08
It was rammed that night
Fred C. Dobbs on 28 March, 2012 at 23:07 said:
Very much my sentiments tonight. Addressed a tweet to him this evening with the message:
“It is not those who inflict the most, but those who can endure the most who will prevail”.
Oiche mhaith.
Árd Macha
My dear,dear,dear,friend..O.G.
Ah canny wait till Friday.. tae find oot.. whit this e-mail, is awe aboot..
Wow.. this is exciting…
Ah am awe Agog~
Kojo
yer pal. who likes ye a loater.
Still. Laughin’
MWD
If it is downhill all the way give me a bell as my chopper is still in good nick
MWD
Depending on dates I’d be up for that.
I had planned to do another fundraiser for SCIAF like the West Highland Way last summer but it doesn’t look like it’s going to get off the ground.
Keep me posted please.
Soal
That you bragging!!
Shieldmuir…for the record I was mainly referring to your Lenny remarks…the banner was childish but Uefa were duped by authorities that have selective hearing.
HT
Maybe we could get wan of those Goody bikes
Brag i dont win anything
MWD – we drove past the cut off for those Wig Wams on Saturday….taking your life in your hands cycling on those roads through Glen Coe and Rannoch!
SOAL – ach forget it, way too obvious!
T4
hamiltontim on 28 March, 2012 at 23:10 said:
Fair play. Wouldnt say they were not supporters myself. As you say, ill advised. Wouldnt say any more than that, without knowing them myself.
Cheers!
Soal
You not fancy joining the CQN crew for beer on Sunday post match?
eirecamper on 28 March, 2012 at 23:10 said:
LOL
E-mail or no e-mail, sounds like a good plan to me anyway!
:-D
Johann – Can you contact me via Paul67 celticquicknews@gmail.com
HT – will do buddy.
MWD
HT
Would love to but the bhoy wont let me.
Anyway two days aff to do want i want
painting
shopping
clean the windows
book a holiday
and thats only the morra morning
Good night fae the doormat
Kevtic.
My comments were not about Ibrox. I agree that we were robbed yet again and had no difficulty with our manager’s comments about that. I was referring to his reported comments about refereeing at next Sunday’s game.
TTTT
I did FW to Glasgow 2 summers ago on my loansoame.
6 and a half hours.
MWD
Árd Macha,
Hear Hear
&
Hail Hail.
Best most amazing cycle I’ve ever done I will add.
MWD
MWD
Citylinking?
MWD
When in summer you planning this?
HH
TTTT
Could be doing with a helper or two to drive the bags between ports, carry inner tubings and cycle repair tools etc.
Are you up for support crew?
MWD
Árd Macha at 23:12
I believe that too, loving the direct support for Neil.
HH
MWD – that sounds more my kind of thing! Talk about it later.
Time for bed, meeting at 8am. :-(
T4
Bundoran Bhoy
Last weekend in 12/13/14/15 July is on my mind at mo.
MWD
Hivtae run..
Good Night Scotland
Good Night Ireland
Good Night Wales
Good Night England
Good Night Canada
Good Night New Zealand
Good Night Australia.
and
Good Night.. Gavie Campbell.. wherever you are.
Kojo
Still. Laughin’
MWD keep me updated, if im free would love to join in
HH
Bundoran
I always took you to be the older brother :-))
MWD
6 1/2 hours…was the bike on the train!! :-))
hamiltontim on 28 March, 2012 at 23:37 said:
:-O shockin mate, some pal :p
HH
HT
I was fit as a big fit fit ding back then.
Boss just told me it was 6:57
Felt like 6:30 to me.
Bigjock67 did the last 50 with me that day.
MWD
Bundoran
Ye know I love you really pal :-)))
MWD
I’m genuinely impressed!!
Would I be able to do it on a mountain bike, don’t have a road one?
ernie,
I now understand your irrate response, cheers for posting your info,
apologies to you and everyone else who think I wasted their time.
IThe only good thing I can see, is the issue got a good honest and fair discussion, anyone can follow it and come to their own conclusion.
I will like many keep an eye on it to see if any evidence appears.
The reason of the blog wins again.
hail hail
hamiltontim on 28 March, 2012 at 23:53 said:
Same here mate ;-)
MWD keep me informed n ill let you know, HT i only have mountain bike too
HH
Anyway bhoys, bed for me. MWD n HT catchup soon i hope
Hail Hail bhoys
YNWA
Bundoran
Take care buddy hope to see you Sunday.