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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Surely a guy who has spent 40 odd million to stay out of jail is only lookin for a quick way to recoup some of his lost millions.
On the independence debate.. does alex salmond actually believe he can win the referendum or is he just testin the waters to gauge public opinion for future strategic plans?
CorkCelt
at 16.33
Ah agree wi YOU ,pal
The Letter reads well.
Howevahhhhhhhhh.,,
So diz .. a Tale by Hans Christian Anderson.
Baith hiv a loat in Common..
If ye know whit Ah mean?
Ye dae?
Ah am Gled.
Ah Like Fairy Tales, but Ah don’t Believe in Them!
This Guy, Is Kidding.
He must be..
Fur, No Celtic Fan wid stoap Supporting the Team that he Luvs.
oan Account o’ Such a Cockamamie Reason , one which the Letter Writer Claims, has forced him tae Gie Up Supporting the Celtic and Walk Away.
Nice Chatting.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Hamilton Tim- ‘pros and cons of windfarms’
-well that’s your wedding present sorted ;/)
Big cup,
Servants, wine and Big hooses are easily affordable when you avoid paying a quarter of a billion pound in tax,
Oh, I’ll plump for your latter option;)
ernie lynch
13:23 on 11 October, 2013
“The ‘green proposals’ in effect mean windfarms which push up the price of electricity to level that any gains on free bus passes and prescriptions are wiped out.
Good news if you’re a landowner though, £50,000 pa for each turbine. What’s not to like?”
Biggest expansion of wind energy ever seen
The Labour Government has announced plans for the biggest expansion of wind energy ever seen.
Britain is already the world leader in offshore wind energy. And today, the Crown Estate, owner of the UK’s coastal seabeds, has granted rights to energy companies to bring about the biggest expansion of wind energy ever seen in the world. This opens up the potential for up to 6,400 offshore wind farms, generating 32GW – far exceeding previous plans.
Investment in UK offshore wind overall could be worth £75 billion and support up to 70,000 jobs by 2020.
While the Labour government is committed to taking an active role in creating green jobs and long-term sustainable growth, across the country Conservatives oppose new wind power proposals.
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband said:
“Our island has one of the best wind energy resources in Europe and today’s news shows that there’s a huge appetite for capacity to be built here. We now need to make sure we’re poised to harness the potential that appetite brings for business for UK companies and new green jobs. We did it before with oil and gas in the North Sea and we’ll do it again for offshore wind.”
roflmao por cierto
Bsr @1653
You’ve just put me in the mood for some crushed grapes.
“Dear Mr. Editor….Whit wid an Independent Scotland be like?”
Well, Virginia…
If it disnae End up.. A Communist Commune…. It wull End up..
Governance, a la …. The S.F.A. ..oan.. Askits!
wi’ A Clique Mentality.
And you Lucky Sons o a
Gun, who still Live there, Bettah Pray that is Disnae Happen!
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
LEFTCLICKTIC 1337
Brilliant summation! Shows exactly what pondlife spivs they all are. How they are being protected and coddled by MSM, legal system, SFA and Scottish Government in the light of the magnitude of this disgracefull descent into hell, is the really amazing thing.
Well done to you.
HH
Gerry
Saw this on a photo of va story from a paper
rangers missed out on a share of a 600 000 pay out from former TV company setanta- because technically they don’t exist anymore.
clubs who were part of the SPL between 2009 and 2012 received payments this week as their final dividend for the company going into admin in 2009.
But Rangers got nothing as they were classed as a club that no longer exists after their liquidation in 2012.
I guess this means that , in legal circles, sevco are not the same club
Only Hoy
Am genuinely happy for your mother. I would not wish to deprive her of her bus pass unless of course she is independently wealthy. And that, Ony, is my point. Salmond has plucked a couple of populist policies from the air with no thought to equity or to justice. That means less and less funding for Scotland’s poor. The fat man doesn’t give a fig. The poor can take a hike as long as he grubs for votes.
Por Cierto
16:59 on
11 October, 2013
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband said:
“Our island has one of the best wind energy resources in Europe and today’s news shows that there’s a huge appetite for capacity to be built here. We now need to make sure we’re poised to harness the potential that appetite brings for business for UK companies and new green jobs. We did it before with oil and gas in the North Sea and we’ll do it again for offshore wind.”
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George Orwell, Animal Farm
“Windmill or no windmill, he said, life would go on as it had always gone on–that is, badly.”
And on that cheery note, I am off to dine at the edge of the Turquoise Coast.
Grandpa Weir sacked by Sheff Utd. No surprise there
@OHenleyAlex: Breaking – Davie Weir sacked by Sheffield United
Ohhhh dear and The Cardihun taught all he knew !!!
Por Cierto
16:59 on 11 October, 2013
Yes it was nonsense when Milliband said it and it’s still nonsense.
Expensive nonsense at that, funded by what is in effect a regressive tax on electricity bills.
Labour voters for Scottish Independence
“In response to the news of the Red Cross intervention, the UK Government continues to stick its head in the sand with a spokesman denying a link between welfare ‘reforms’ and increasing reliance on food banks. Earlier this year, Lord Freud suggested that free-loaders were to blame while fellow government minister Michael Gove pointed the finger at poor family budgeting.
Back in the real world Chris Johnes, the UK poverty director for Oxfam told the Independent that “the fact that they [the Red Cross] are doing this…is a very clear signal how serious things have become”. Unlike the Westminster government, Mr Johnes is in no doubt that reduced child support and benefits and the introduction of the bedroom tax is linked to reliance on foodbanks”
Peter Glaze was the beating heart of Crackerjack. Lesley Crowther was better than Don MacLean (pronounced as in clean), but only just and Micheal Aspel just seemed to get all Eamonn Andrews’ old jobs (Crackerjack, This is your life, Ask Andrews)…..I made that last one up.
I’m sure I paid me moolah for the fallonography – when could I expect it to arrive , anyone ?
Can I get a Crackerjack cheque book and pen please?
Hi Folks,
Can anyone help me out with Paul’s email address please?
Thanks in advance
Yogi
Istanbul
my work has adopted the local foodbank charity as the work charity. people are using it more this time of year as food money is being diverted to pay for Christmas/Christmas loans. someone in work had to deal with a local ‘bad lad’ – a young boy who’s been in trouble for theft – he’s been stealing food for his brother – no joke ! Shocking.
Istanbulcelt Oscar’s Green & White Army
17:26 on 11 October, 2013
‘Labour voters for Scottish Independence’
##
Turned out to be SNP members didn’t they?
A bit like the well known SNP supporter Ken Cairnduff appearing on radio shortbread news claiming to be an undecided voter on a piece about the referendum. Dishonest, arrogant and stupid thing to do, but that’s the SNP for you.
Aul Weiry being lined up for the job at J-League team Grampus 8.
goldstar- not joining the Wizard of Drivel on shortbread then?
ulysses mcghee is praying for oscar
16:51 on 11 October, 2013
I’ll pop im mate, having a long be up around 9ish.
Keep Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Did Eamonn Andrews get to keep the history?
hen1rik
16:22 on 11 October, 2013,
Great post and put things back into perspective re the huns.
I’ve been in a dilemma of late, knowing an avenue is and has been manufactured to allow thems to compete in the top teir.
My love of watching celtic, initially had me on the side of the pendulum that if possible I would go to a celtic v newco game and support my team.
Now, the pendulum has swung back….f..k watching a cheating reincarnation of a corrupt masonic rancid mob play our celtic.
Glad I got that off my chest.HH
Dontbrattbakkinanger
17:39 on 11 October, 2013
“Did Eamonn Andrews get to keep the history?”
I don’t know…Ask Aspel
dontbrattbakkinanger
15:23 on 11 October, 2013
Received with thanks…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy – only posted it yesterday, good ole Royal Mail.
And they’re going to privatise it.
Gggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
e-tims on twitter saying that labour and
the orange order were in cahoots at
the govan council election
My Dear Friend….Kojo
Oirish Re-Unification…..??
Who Knows ?
But Rain,Hail…..Or Snow…
Every Morning,Oor Pal……DBBIA…….
Will Raise The Tricolor….
On His Green Acres Of ‘Occupied’ Hideously White Dumfries & Galloway…..
With A Lusty Rendition…..
Of ‘The Soldiers’ Song’……
With All His Dugs Standing To Attention..
Howling In Accompaniment..
And Ending With A Ferocious Pledge…
Fist Clenched Across Heart….
“No Wind-Turbines In My Back Yard….Ever !!”
“We Will Fight Them On The Beaches,We Will Fight Them In The Air….”
“But We Will Never…EVER…Surrender!”
Still….Laughin’
dontbrattbakkinanger
17:42 on 11 October, 2013
Can’t complain about the service in ML5…first class…I’ll get my coat…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Ernie – as far as I’m aware its not a 50k flat fee. Its a percentage of the revenue generated. Negotiated on a per site basis. I think most actuality get quite a bit less. Still money for old rope if you’re the landowners.
Well done to Dunfermline and their fans it goes to show when you fight for something you can save it.
Zombies still kid themselves on there was nothing they could do.
Until we meet again…be on later with an update.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
wtf?
weeminger
17:50 on 11 October, 2013
‘Ernie – as far as I’m aware its not a 50k flat fee. Its a percentage of the revenue generated. Negotiated on a per site basis. I think most actuality get quite a bit less. Still money for old rope if you’re the landowners.’
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£50k is about tops right enough. For no effort and no outlay it’s not bad. And of course most landowners will have 12+ on their land. All paid for by increased electricity bills.
The whole thing is an enormous scam.
Right at this moment wind is providing a whopping 5.8% of our electricity. Whoopy Doo.
http://www.bmreports.com/bsp/bsp_home.htm
Sipsini
You will Go tae watch Celtic, no matter who they Play.
That is a given.
A Celtic Fan.. only goes tae a Fitba Game tae watch the Celtic.
That is whit he diz.
O.K. Some games , dae promise tae be Mair Exciting tae ithers..
and Some games, dinnae.
But,it is a Lead Pipe cinch that Games Agin oor Bitter Rivals, promise tae be
the Maist Exciting Wans o’ them Awe!
Sure,if we lose it’s a Bummer.. But, when we Win.. It’s Pure.. Buttah!
Face it,pal..
Ye jist Luv the Feelin’ that ye ..well.. Feel.. When those Lads of oors..come Runnin’ Oot the Tunnel!
Like a Broken Drum,it Is..
Fur Ye canny Beat It!
Na.. Ah don’t believe any talk Ah hear.. Coming fae a Real Doggone Celtic Fan..
That he or she.. wullnae go tae see ..
The Next .. Celtic versus the G.A.
It’s jist a Blether.
That is, Providing ,of course ,that the Celtic Fan , is No Laid Up wi the Lumbago..or..worse still..Is Domiciled in a Land Far Away..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’