If you were in any doubt about what we’re up against when it comes to developing Scottish football, former St Mirren chairman, Stewart Gilmour’s incoherent rant in one of today’s newspapers, that Peter Lawwell is running Scottish football, paints a clear picture for you.
Peter Lawwell’s club, your club, PAYS for Scottish football. Fans of this club pour millions into the bank accounts of others from Dingwall to Kilmarnock. Those same clubs earn TV money and trackside advertising to viewers who tune in to see that very same club play football.
Each SPFL and SFA member club has only one vote, and Peter Lawwell is out-voted and frustrated on many issues. What he brings to the table is experience of the game, business, commercial contracts, risk and strategy that no one else in our game has ever enjoyed.
He will be the person who brings evidence-based insight into the value of our game’s commercial properties. This is not because Peter Lawwell is some unassailable guru, he simply has experience of running a business which is greater in depth and scope than anyone else in the history of Scottish football. The fair-minded acknowledge this and are thankful for it.
If your skillset is more suited to a bowling club committee than a business turning over tens of millions of pounds, and you have an unfortunate attitude towards Celtic representatives, all this might rub you up the wrong way.
You may think the last person you want illuminating Scottish football is some educated ******. Believe me, these attitudes persist in our game.
Gilmour, you will remember, was in charge of St Mirren when Charles Green (then the darling of Ibrox), was invited to New St Mirren Park for a Celtic game. They all wanted a piece of Peter then, but there was no courtesy offered from the Celtic contingent on the day.
This is a call to arms by those who want to encourage clubs to obstruct Celtic in every way possible. Peter Lawwell is their bogeyman. They are still sore that they didn’t turnover Celtic (and the rest of Scottish football) in 2012, and they blame Peter for not getting what they wanted.
Now there is a fresh reality to worry about: Celtic making their own way in the world, with the consent of Scottish football. Others will find their place in the game, while one club would wither on the vine without Celtic to feed off.
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Interesting contributton from McKenzie on when Rangers use of ebts began.
He said 1989 and the LNS Commission looked at ebts from Nov 2000 but that was because that ebt (a DOS one) had a side letter.
So too did the De Boer ebt which was also DOS based dated 30 Aug 2000 so why was thar excluded and did that exclusion mask that it related to an irregular ebt or did McKenzie know in 2012 that the DOS ebts were irregular and if so we’re SPL informed?
I think they have lost track of the porkies they have told to justify past decisions both on LNS and Res12 but at the end of the day if supporters just accept being lied to is part of the game why should those running it including the club’s care?
Brendan Rodgers
@ CFC
BRTH – thanks for that. I should have guessed you’d be ahead of the game.
BOURNESOUPRECIPE
I guess that’s how the truth will come out, in dribs and drabs.
No Lie Can Live Forever CSC
STARRY PLOUGH
She was too much for the crowd in Queens University, 1978 I think, who dragged her off stage and tried to get her bikers jacket off – she wasn’t wearing anything underneath. Her flailing guitar kept them back before she ran off stage, never to return.
The sound was so bad they sounded exactly the same without her. The phlegm that night was of Gene Kelly proportions
I think its obvious now….they basically do what they like.
Nobody to challenge them….certainly not the Celtic/ not Celtic supporters PLC.
So, we all knew it was bent anyway….nothing has changed.
The handshakers still call the shots
HH
Sadly Paul’s latest article confirms the puppet strings are firmly attached.
This is really just guff.
A rallying cry to get behind poor Peter (extra bonus) Lawwell. Cos honest. He is so badly treated. Look at all these nasty enemies we have in Scotland. I mean its shocking. And here is our knight in shining armour Peter (extra bonus) Lawwell, valiantly fighting against these forces of darkness in our cause. Our great defender. Lets unite against the common enemy (the people front of Judea I hear you cry) but no its not the peoples front or even the popular front. Is this nasty bigoted country and its evil forces.
You couldn’t touch your neck with a blowtorch Paul.
Lawwell is the guy who has remained silent, participated in the 5 way agreement and bleated about the bigoted pound when it was missing.
Its just a pathetic attempt at misdirection and I loved the bit about any “fair minded person”. By fair minded I presume you mean sheep like.
CQN is getting beyond parody. We would laugh the huns outa town if they published purile sychophantic tripe like this.
CQN – not lazy journalism. Just lickspittle.
Torontony
pasta and a glass we shall have
cheers
LYMMBHOY
Love that wee number
The guy on SSB who mcintyre thought had paid 150k to manage a club in Spain tells them the story was nonsense.
A journo telling porkies ?
God. What next !
O.G.RAFFERTY
Pretty sure she got a better reception in Glasgow, had a wee chat with her after one of their gigs, lovely girl:))
Nye bevans.
The executioners song.
Never saw the movie but the book by Norman mailer about Gary gilmore is well worth reading. The flip side of the American dream laid bare.
TONYDONNELLY67 on 19TH JANUARY 2017 1:11 PM
Gilmour in the Celtic Trust?
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Tony returns with an absolute zinger.
Neganon
When’s your blog being launched ?
Any clues to first article ?
Yawn
The Green Man says SACK THE Board on 19th January 2017 7:02 pm
Gordybhoy64
I was going to say Trump thinks he is Theodore Roosevelt, but he probably doesnt know who that is:)
EAT YOUR HEART OUT 24 HOURS TO GO
“MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN”……………FLY THE FLAG FLY THE FLAG……….HH
Twas the night before Inauguration, and up in the tower,
‘The Donald’ reflected on his newfound power.
The conservative masses had come out in force,
And delivered a victory that would chart a new course.
The snowflakes were shell-shocked with tears in their eyes,
The media lied to them . . . What a surprise.
They had been promised a Hillary win,
But the criminal Clinton took one on the chin.
And though from all corners celebrities flew,
They made no impression, for they hadn’t a clue.
They talked about climate, racism, and such,
And they made up good stories . . . But didn’t know much.
The fake news and ignorance came at a cost,
And they can’t understand all the reasons they lost.
They blame it on Comey and Bernie and Vlad,
But fail to acknowledge the one that was bad.
Yes, Hillary Clinton, in many ways flawed,
Was her own biggest hurdle toward getting the rod.
The campaign exposed her corruptness and greed,
And her speeches were punch-less as ten-dollar weed.
So out in the streets there arose such a clatter,
It was Soros-paid protestors and Black Lives Matter.
With cities to pillage and windows to smash,
They knew not the issues, but needed the cash.
Eight years of Obama had given them cause,
To expect a replacement of their Santa Claus.
But soon the protestors will feel the pain,
When the wheels fall off of the old gravy train.
And now all the snowflakes are riddled with fear,
Upset and offended by things that they’ll hear.
The cocoa and crayons will help for a while,
But fact-based opinions will soon cramp their style.
I originally supported, and voted, for Cruz,
In the end, I would vote for whoever they choose.
He wasn’t my first choice, but soon I would cede,
The one they call Trump is the one that we need.
I saw him on TV in front of a crowd,
He spoke about veterans, it made me feel proud.
He spoke about energy, safety, and jobs,
Taking this country back from the Washington snobs.
He was dressed in Armani, all tailored and neat,
And the Brunos he wore made the outfit complete.
For a man of his vintage, he seemed rather fit,
And he looked presidential, I have to admit.
His eyes glowed like embers, his smile was the best,
And his hair was the color of my old hunting vest.
His love for this country was on full display,
And his actions spoke louder than his words could say.
He thanked all his voters, and before he was gone,
Saved thousands of jobs while Obama looked on.
The fate of this country left nothing to chance,
So, he filled out his cabinet weeks in advance.
The men he had chosen were of the same mind,
Let’s set the bar high, and not lead from behind.
He picked up his phone as he rose from his seat,
With a flick of his finger, he sent out this tweet;
“Now Mattis!, now Kelly!’ now Sessions! And Pruitt!
On Perry! On Flynn, You’re the ones who can do it.
Start lifting restrictions and building the wall,
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”;
The roar of his audience rose from the stands,
He kissed all their babies and shook all their hands.
He answered their questions and calmed all their fears,
They knew it would be a fantastic four years.
Then he jumped in his limo, and off to his jet,
A fellow that Liberals won’t soon forget.
He sent one more tweet as the evening expired;
“Happy Inauguration to all,
AND OBAMA – YOU’RE FIRED!”
bournesouprecipe on 19th January 2017 7:13 pm
I enjoyed that. Thanks.
weeman67 on 19th January 2017 7:35 pm
We shall overcomb.
“Say what you will about Trump, he is not stupid. He is a smart man with a deep understanding of what stupid people want.”
MoonbeamsWD on 19th January 2017 6:52 pm
What time is the US presidential assassination on TV tomorow?
MWD
I didn’t know there were so many sad losers across the pond, and Tims to boot, looks like attendance will be down at the convention this year…….??
Subject: Know the signs, spot the symptoms, and save a life.
To:
> Do You Know Someone Suffering From Trump Un-acceptance & Resistance Disorder (TURD)?
>
> Know the signs, spot the symptoms, and save a life.
>
> TURD is a pattern of pathologically disassociate and psychotic behavior, first observed in the late hours of November 8th 2016, and increasing in severity with passing time.
>
> Sufferers of TURD often exhibit pronounced cognitive dissonance, sudden bouts of rage, rioting, and uncontrollable crying.
>
> People with TURD are characterized by a persistent unwillingness to accept that Donald Trump is going to Make America Great Again.
>
> TURD Is caused by the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America. For many, both in America and worldwide, this was a shocking and unexpected outcome; their preferred news sources having failed to inform them that the alternative candidate was a criminal parasite in such ill health she got chucked into the back of a van like a kidnap victim.
>
> Research is ongoing, but TURD appears to correlate closely with the following environmental and behavioral factors:
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> Membership in the Democratic Party
> Identifying as a Feminist
> Currently enrolled in college, and/or Possession of a Liberal Arts college degree
> Living in a densely populated metropolitan area
> Massive student debt
> Spotty or non-existent work history
>
> Patients with TURD are very resistant to treatment, and dangerous in large groups. Any possibility of treatment requires that they be separated from their hive-mind support apparatus; they cannot begin the process of accepting reality in the presence of encouragement towards delusion and irrationality. Separation may require the assistance of law enforcement.
>
> If you have a friend or loved one suffering from TURD, urge them to seek treatment. Together we can beat this scourge, and Make America Great Again.
I hear the sound the distant banjoes….
Margaret McGill on 19th January 2017 7:38 pm
weeman67 on 19th January 2017 7:35 pm
We shall overcomb
Nice one………….let’s hope he makes America great again and perhaps it will spill over into Europe..that would be nice..HH
STARRY PLOUGH
And I raise you Pauline Murray and what a voice too.
I even missed a Cliftonville / Belfast Huns game for that pleasure
Adi Dasler – I have no desire to start a blog. The glamour is not for me. But I am perfectly entitled to point out rampant hypocracy.
Sounds like you need to get to bed. You can dream of how great Peter (extra bonus) Lawwell really is and his valiant efforts to vanquish our many foes.
Peter (extra bonus) Lawwell is our very our Putin isn’t he? JHe’s super special isn’t he?
Trump and Clinton are beyond the pale….corrupt to the gills both.
If i ever needed political instruction, dont think id be look to America, thats for sure.
Bad enough with the huns here:)
HH
Please not another Trump love in.
Moderators please delete all posts that make ( favourable) mention of The Buffoon
Trump is a clown…bigly:)
Hilary is a horror psycho
Democracy eh…..ha, ha, ha, etc
HH
because I am a nice guy and a good “TIM”, here is a stunning video of Colorado, for young and old alike, no politics…………..HH
https://vimeo.com/186483277
The US Election
Would have worked just as well with Big Bird and Barney
In fact, probably be better off with Barney than Donald Trumpton
HH
WEEMAN67
Stunning vid….panoramic.
HH
https://twitter.com/ohenleyalex/status/822157427764264961
Another rumour for The Confortable Collective HH
weeman67
Touched as I was with your poem to your hero, I took a few seconds out to compose one of my own- enjoy the inauguration of Warren Gameliel Harding the Second!
If you can glue a ferret to your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on liberals,
If you can bluster when all sane men doubt you,
But call them “elite” for their doubting too;
If you can wail and not be tired by wailing,
Or lie a lot and deal in lies,
On being hated, give hating back twice over
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: Fat chance
If you can dream – and make your Russian pal your master;
If you can think – but make thoughtlessness your aim;
If your businesses end in Bankruptcy and Disaster
And blame them both on anyone but yourself;
If you can’t bear to hear the lies you’ve spoken
Re-tweeted by others to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you managed and broke,
And stoop and build ’em up with illegal immigrant labourers:
If you can make one heap of all your bankruptcy losses
And get it back via tax breaks from the government you hate,
And lose, and start again with your money untouched
And never breathe a word about those who bore the loss you made;
If you can force your small hands and orange tan and wigweave
To serve your turn as they are mocked and shunned,
And hold on to hair when Beaufort passes 1
Exhorting the wee hands and crying: ‘Hold on!’
If you can talk with crowds and trust your bullshit,
‘ Or walk with Russian Presidents – and do deals on video rights and such
if neither laws nor common decency can touch you,
If all women count with you, but only in their crutch;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of tactless self advertisement,
Yours is the cludgie and everything that’s in it,
And – which is more – you’ll be a Trump, slum landlord’s son!
O.G.RAFFERTY
were they on the Magazine tour, I saw them can’t remember who with tho’
HH
Starry Plough
Television…Tom Verlaine?
HH
I seriously hope that Kieran is reintroduced gradually to full time football.
A recurrence of his injury problems at the age of 19 could well jeopardise what his career long term.
Izzy can share the left back role for the next six months .
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38681667
Suffering Jesus.The Neo-Bolsheviks and social justice warriors on here are even worse than the British Broadcasting Corporation, a swear.
Histrionics.
Trump is the next POTUS – No amount of gurning on here is going to change that, same as thon Brexit thing – It’s over,done, finished. The people have spoken, accept the result of the plebiscite,move on and give us all peace.
Give it five minutes though and the rage and abuse will predictably be directed at Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond,as per always.
Today’s Fascists will be known as anti-Fascists.
https://youtu.be/2hC5ZmmCldc
HH.
SFTB
well done
Hasta La Victoria Siempre
I am not convinced those two one line posts were really TD67.
JJ
I used to have a poster, nicked off a London pub wall, that said:
The Adverts know one chord. The Damned know three. Hear all four at The Astoria, 157 Charing Cross Road on xxx xxx 1976.
Happy, happy days. Best year ever to be 16 years old.