Before digesting news reports that Dave King is set to return to Scottish football as a director of Newco Rangers, it’s probably worth a caveat. Today’s ‘news’ has the same heritage as pretty much every false steer emanating from Ibrox over the past decade. Honest Dave King may well hope to take over at Ibrox but I could just as easily believe he has no intentions of getting involved.
Two months ago King accepted liability for 41 counts of contravening the South African Income Tax Act, while agreeing to pay the resultant bill, the equivalent of £46m. By act of sheer comic genius he is being heralded as the most appropriate person to take control of Newco Rangers, the club brought about by the disastrous income tax affairs of Oldco Rangers, while King was on the board.
Lord Nimmo Smith prevaricated on some issues in his report into Oldco but he was unequivocal in his condemnation of the directors, including King. South African judge, Brian Southwood, described King as a “glib and shameless liar” in 2011.
In every practical sense this man is a perfect fit for the Rangers group of clubs. Every scrap of information available on how he conducts his affairs screams ‘Rangers tradition’.
As for Fit and Proper? Don’t make me quote a second judge!
In the event the SFA have to make a Fit and Proper decision on King they will have to consider Nimmo Smith’s view. It is not even remotely credible that the SFA are competent to rule on King while their president was subject to the same criticism from Nimmo Smith (although Judge Southwood provides a convenient out).
The narrative being peddled today is a final throw of the dice by some, nothing more. ‘A guy will hunn’ers of millions is coming in to make everything OK’. Aye, sure thing.
Sean Fallon: Celtic’s Iron Man:
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TBJ
You couldnae insult me if you tried. :)) Nae worries there. The auld wan keeps defying medical science, and the staff, she is absolutely fine. It must have been something in the govan water that prolongs human life. We should maybe have an enquiry into the healing powers of Lourdes water. (I have some in the bedroom) :))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
Summa
And in English? :))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
Ah do not gie too Much credence.. tae Whit they Folk. that wan’s who maintain that
they wullnae go tae see Us Play agin the G.A….if/when they mak their S.P.L. Return.
In fact , Ah don’t gie Much credence tae a Loat of things that Folk Write Oan Here..
and that’s Includin’
Kojo!
This is a Blog..fur Goodness Sake.. No a Confessional..
Folk..well.. WriteThings oan Here..oan the Spur of the Moment..
A Blog is Jist an Old fashioned..
Steamie!
Only, this Steamie,is used fur.. Blowing Aff .. well.. Steam!
Right?
Of Course, Ah am right..
Ah alwiz.. Am!
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Summa-spoke to George at CP last week,lovely guy,full of fun,i asked how Rosemary was and he said she is doing well.Both families stay close.HH
BB
It’s no like you to name drop pal.
HH
yogijunior3
Your welcome mate .
HH
Good music on Jools tonight.
ernie lynch
21:40 on
11 October, 2013
Oiney Hoy
21:27 on 11 October, 2013
Not a name I recognise, but there you go.
Maybe you’re new on here.
Anyway, while you’re here perhaps you could explain why there are four SNP councilors holding a Labour for Independence banner?
Seriously, what’s that all about? It’s almost like they were kidding on that they were members of the Labour Party or something.
There have been hundreds of Labour MPs for years pretending to be Labour MPs.Real Labour men died with the great John Smith.
Summa of Sammie
Don’t know if you ever saw George McCluskeys brother John but he was twice the player George was.I played with him in the boys club at Barrowfield and he was like a young Johan Cruyff and an amazing talent but injury took its toll on him but what a player and so sad his potential was never realised.I know big Jock had high hopes for him . HH
doc is supporting oscar and mckenzie.
22:55 on 11 October, 2013
ThomtheTim, I put it on my FaceBook, lots of CQN pals on there, lots of interest, TET has to get a website, or an outlet here.
I want a few, but transport costs are prohibitive.
They are cracking belts and wristbands.
*****
I think that postage from Spain works out at about €6, which is not bad, considering what items order on the Internet cost.
A website or a UK outlet would probably be an advantage.
However it costs money to set up a website and having an outlet could create it ‘s own problems.
On balance, if the belts are priced competitively, then postage shouldn’t ‘t be a concern.
Incidentally, I priced a leather belt, made in China, of inferior quality in my local menswear emporium.
It was €30.
Delaneys Dunky
Agree, one of the first albums I remember being a bit ‘different’. This is from same time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FIcxb0G_aE
Doc
Three top acts, I cannae wait. Love the Bugg.
RE: CQN lists. Everyone that will attend the AGM to support Canamalar’s resolution.
winning captains @ 13:46 10/10
Great! I’ll inform my creditors.
“BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie
04:26
I think MORRISSEY THE 23RD is organising one in the New Year. Don’t miss it,meeting up and matching the names and faces is a joy.”
I am up for organising it unless their is an objection?
I have a few things in mind. For a wee taster: Billy No’Well has agreed to perform.
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gedhed7
23:20 on
11 October, 2013
Summa of Sammie
Don’t know if you ever saw George McCluskeys brother John but he was twice the player George was.I played with him in the boys club at Barrowfield and he was like a young Johan Cruyff and an amazing talent but injury took its toll on him but what a player and so sad his potential was never realised.I know big Jock had high hopes for him . HH
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Father Tuck..Yes l know John Very well his Story is Tragic..Not seen him for about 3-4 Years he used to Call me in Oz and l spent a lot of time with him when l was Home..one of the Players that Just Had it..
Ps..He was 10 times the Player George was..That is coming from George..Ha..
Summa
Taranis
Clash, Jam and SLF, changed my life for the better :))
nabg is bang out of order !
ernie lynch
21:40 on
11 Octob
Maybe you’re new on here.
Anyway, while you’re here perhaps you could explain why there are four SNP councilors holding a Labour for Independence banner?
Seriously, what’s that all about? It’s almost like they were kidding on that they were members of the Labour Party or something.
There have been hundreds of Labour MPs for years pretending to be Labour MPs.Real Labour men died with the great John Smith.
morrissey the 23rd
Count me in for AGM and the day oot.
HH
G64-i’m trying to cut back :)
MORRISSEY THE 23RD
Good man!
G64
I don’t play snooker ;)))
Weefra
Please pass on my kindest regards to your wee mum
. Tell her I was in elder park last week.. sitting at the gardens around the statue of grace elder.
Vmhan
Loved the pic of your bhoy with the tash yesterday
thomthethim for oscar ok
23:21 on 11 October, 2013
Ah, so not so very restrictive, our mhan just wants to limit costs to his fellow Tims, good Mhan him. An order going in this month then.
DD, not a big jazz fan, but that was just good music.
Terrible news from the states. . Adrian Petersons 2 year old son killed at the hands of an abuser.
AP is a fantastic running back who plays for the vikings…
All the fame and fortune cant protect your kids from evil bassas
Doc
Jake Bugg aint jazz.
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Ha..Friar Tuck..
Summa
Would there be interest in Matt McGlone doing a chat and video followed by a question and answer session?
Would there be interest in a band such as Claymore or Quadrofenians performing?
Would you rather we ask P67 and Phil MacGiollaBhain if they would be up for a question and answer session?
Who you prefer there was no entertainment and it was a only a pub crawl?
It’s your night. You can make suggestions and decide what the CQN meeting of the decade should be.
DD, sorry mhate, I was talking about the lass, Jake Bugg also, I like his stuff.
DD, Jake back,on.
TBJ
Haven’t been in the elder park since a babe. Must take the mrs down one day and show where my formulating years were spent. :))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
Doc
He is my favourite artist, since Ian Brown. The Bugg will rule. :)
Night Night Timland, nae rest for us farmers.. :))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
So St Etienne is french for badgers then…?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24501627
first chance to look over the blog today.
I’m only on page 3
this has to be contender of post of the day
……
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
16:48 on
11 October, 2013
Today’s Record is full of Rrrrrreal Rrrrrrrangers men statements. This one is the winner: “Le Guen took us to see Dave King in South Africa. Take away the 10 chefs, 14 servants, a small lake in his back garden and a wine cellar worth more than Green and Whyte put together and what have you got ? Just an ordinary working class guy from Castlemilk.”
Do the fools ever learn or will they lap it up again ?
DD, I travelled to Aberdeen yesterday, had his album on all the way up, very good album.
Sweet Dreams, VV Brown, excellent also.
Celtic is the biggest and best football club
in the world bar none.
It is a fact.
80,000 supporters went to Seville.
Unsurpassable.
You need the ear plugs in listening to Ian Brown live, hope Bugg is better :o)
Gawd I feel old, that’s Jewels younger sister/daughter