Have you ever seen a ‘Rangers’ director pushed by a journalist on a question he dodged before yesterday? It’s never happened. STV’s Peter Smith did something no journalist in the history of Scottish football has done before, pressed a question when the man in charge at Ibrox dodged the initial inquiry. Smith dismissed the deserved praise that came his way last night by suggesting it’s what a journalist does. True, but refreshing nonetheless.
I was reminded last night that Green’s examination by the old media has come earlier in his journey to the bottom that Craig Whyte’s did last season. Whyte was being backed by some, let’s call them enablers, right up until the week before Rangers went into administration. Unfortunately for Green some in the media, and perhaps a few in the support, were embarrassed by their backing of Whyte last year and will not repeat the mistake.
Apart from the aforementioned Green, I have only ever known one person to use the word “darkie” (I missed 1970s ‘comedians’). He was born in the first years of the 20th century, too young for the first war and too old to be conscripted for the second. Well into his 90s, I heard him say “there are a lot of darkies on TV these days”. He was reprimanded and immediately realised what he had done. An apology and a period of over-compensation followed.
It falls to SFA president Campbell Ogilvie to ensure that such language has no place in Scottish football. Disciplinary proceedings should be issued, unless, of course, the SFA view the matter in a different light. Any future appearance of a Charles Green image on a banner or effigy at Celtic Park, or use of the words ‘Our New Hero’ to describe him, should not be regarded as an endorsement of his views, only his work in football.
Celtic minstrels will write songs about him, I have heard the words “man-love” being used this week.
Will Newco stay active long enough for Craig Whyte’s security over Ibrox, crystallised by yesterday’s ruling that he owes Ticketus circa £17m and therefore had a piece of the action at Rangers after all, to have an effect? There are so many icebergs around Newco probably not.
It was interesting to hear Manchester United’s endorsement of Newco as a potential English Premier League club being debated on STV. Now out of Europe, Manchester United were asked if they would play a fundraiser at Ibrox later this month. I hope Green’s comments on the interview don’t spoil relations.
I was pleased to hear we were drawn at home for the next game but for pity’s sake, sending Motherwell to Tannadice the day before defeats the point. This is a complete failure.
Add this to the fact that Fraser Forster’s biggest fan is making his First Holy Communion when we are at home to St Johnstone on 11 May and you get a taste of the frustration in our house last night.
He realises the importance of his First Communion but thought we could cancel the party afterwards and have an alternative celebration at Celtic Park. We’ll distract him on the day…..
As many of you are already aware, the Celtic Trust have arranged a process whereby, if you live in Scotland, you can easily contact your MSP to back the FAC call for an inquiry into policing at the Gallowgate last month. You can find the information and template here, go do it.
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An old Yorkshire saying….
‘Where There’s Muck There’s BRASS.
DontPatmadug
That was a very good, thoughtful article by Russel Brand you posted. I was pleasantly surprised. He obviously has more going on upstairs than I imagined. Thanks.
Marti
fanadpatriot
Totally agree. I would attend the funeral myself for £3,750!
LB
The #SFA have written to #Rangers CEO Charles Green asking him for clarity about his dealing with Craig Whyte re takeover #BBCSport
I know this won’t happen but the details of this meeting should be made public.
Bada
In order to maintain a level of balance and transparency Maybe they should also write to Mr Whyte as well :-)
I wonder which song’s of hatred will get belted out tonight at the zombie love-in…
The Battered Bunnet 13:39 on 10 April, 2013
‘Rangers’ website in June stated, that ‘for the avoidance of doubt’ the assets were bought by 5088 and thereafter transfered to Sevco Scotland.
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The ‘for the avoidance of doubt’ in there would appear to me to be significant. It would indicate that there may be some doubt.
The Loyal Cardigan has broke cover and done an interview in the Scotsman. Not heard of in month’s and the week the Laptop loyal attack Green he makes his appearance.
Coincidence I’m sure…
Marti Sandino
You welcome.
ASonOfDan
Does this count as their first European match?
I doubt there will be anymore than 20k there although the crowd will be given as 50k.
The money in taken for this match will be put in a brown envelope and passed over to the SFA for Chuckles impending chat with them.
LB
Who are the huns playing tonight?
speechless at the farce
“That situation (between Whyte and Green) is something I have to find out about. It only came to light a few days ago. I’ve not had an opportunity to speak to anyone about it. “Hopefully within a few days we can do that and we can get on with it.”
Has the Cardigan been kettled the last few days?
Not much in it though, i didn’t think
ASonOfDan
16:16 on
10 April, 2013
The Loyal Cardigan has broke cover and done an interview in the Scotsman. Not heard of in month’s and the week the Laptop loyal attack Green he makes his appearance.
Coincidence I’m sure…
dead and loving it
Linfield
Brummie Bhoy
15:38 on
10 April, 2013
His name is James Dornan , one other poster
also received the same reply.
HH
Stand by for the white knight, C/W cardigan and trusty sword of truth to come charging to the rescue.
On his big white horse, of course!
I take it that Kenneth Branagh will be going to the Love in at the Brox
ASonOfDan 16:16 on 10 April, 2013
“The Loyal Cardigan has broke cover and done an interview in the Scotsman. Not heard of in month’s and the week the Laptop loyal attack Green he makes his appearance.
“Coincidence I’m sure…”
No surname is an opportunist if nothing else. He has been a non-executive director while Green and Whyte have conspired to turn the Zombies over.
Not the best judge of character, but Myth certainly has a brass neck.
ASonOfDan
Cheers, forgot about that lovely fixture.
gincher67
Apart from having a go at Green and defending Fat Sally nothing in it at all…
iki @ 3.59
Thanks for that.
ASonOfDan
I agree, there’s certainly been some briefing/counter-briefing going on, but the language is annoyingly non-confrontational. A lot of ‘mights’ and ‘coulds’…I prefer CG’s ‘plain speaking Yorkshire’ parlance, as it more damaging to them…!
Paddysmarket @ 4.22
Thanks for the reply.
!!Bada Bing!!
13:39 on
10 April, 2013
Stuart Dougal predictably wheeled out on SSN to tell all and sundry Scottish MIBs are marvellous.
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I always find that if someone feels compelled to tell you something in such a manner, then generally the opposite is quite often true, eg. when Craig Whyte stated that from day one he was a ‘stand up guy’ it was quite clear that he wasn’t.
When a former ref has to repeatedly inform us that our match officials are great at their job, then it’s quite clear that there is a reason for such repeated (false) affirmation, i.e. they are not great at their job.
It’s very transparent and demonstrates a shocking disdain towards supporters and quite frankly insults our (collective) intelligence.
Reply (prompt!) from my MSP Linda Fabiani.
“Thanks for your email.
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> I understand there was a demonstration in regard to this on Saturday in George Square. I wasn’t there but one of my colleagues was and tells me that the demo and the march afterwards were peaceful with good behaviour from fans and police.
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> As far as the previous demonstration and march are concerned, I understand people were arrested and there may be court cases so we probably need to let that process run its course. If you have a complaint against the police, then the first thing is to make a written complaint to them. I have the contact details if you haven’t done this already.
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> Later on of course there is always the possibility of an inquiry, and I know that some Glasgow City Councillors have called for this.”
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btw, Craig Whyte IS a stand up guy. From day one :-)
Just got this-Apparently there’s been a serious confrontation between Green and Traynor, I wonder over what? #Sevco
Dirtymac-Dougal,Clark etc must be making a few quid on the back of these clowns.
And an equally prompt, and quite supportive (!) reply from Central Scotland MSP Siobhan McMahon.
“Thank you for your email regarding the treatment of Celtic fans by Strathclyde Police on 16th March 2013. I fully understand the comments that you make and can assure you that I feel the same way.
Since I became aware of the incident, I have met with representatives of the Green Brigade, The Celtic Supporters Association, The Celtic Trust and Fans Against Criminalisation. My colleague, Michael McMahon MSP also met with the Police Officer who was in charge of the operation, and I have been made aware of the contents of that meeting.
Michael McMahon MSP also recently asked the following question in the Scottish Parliament:
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on recent reports expressing concern at the police handling of unauthorised protests.
The answer to his question can be found at:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28862.aspx?r=7842&mode=pdf
You will see from the exchanges that an inquiry into the actions of the Police was called for but that Kenny MacAskill MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, refused to grant it.
I am extremely concerned not only by the actions of Strathclyde Police on 16 March 2013, but throughout this football season. I also took part in the FAC protest in Glasgow on Saturday 6 April to demonstrate this and will continue to talk and make representation on behalf of the Groups I have mentioned previously. I have already written to Strathclyde Police to make my views, and the views of my constituents, known. When I have received a reply from the police, I shall copy this to you.
Please be aware that I have always been against the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Bill and took part in the debate at Stage 3. I attach a link for your information:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28862.aspx?r=6931
I shall contact you again when I have received a response from Police Scotland.
Yours sincerely
Siobhan McMahon MSP
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland”
Gincher67
It just plants the seed that wee bit deeper in the zombies head that Chuckles has outstayed his usefulness.
Medejski wants recognition for Thatcher, by the look of him , he could be buried along with her.
SOAL -Is Branagh a celebrity Linfield fan?
Some reading regarding the consequences of inaccurate information within a share prospectus.
“If someone relies on a misstatement made by another person who owes a duty of care to them, they will be able to claim for any damage they have suffered as a result. For a duty of care to arise, a special relationship must exist between the person giving the information and the one relying on it. Generally, this special relationship does exist between a company which has published a prospectus and any subsequent purchaser of the shares described in the prospectus.”
Would you think a 3rd party having a material claim over the companies assets may constitute information that should be disclosed in a prospectus? What if said claim was intimated to the company prior to share flotation and via a verifiable medium?
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“Rescission means the setting aside of the contract and restoring of the parties to their original positions”
http://www.mylawyer.co.uk/liability-for-the-prospectus-a-A76058D76747/
bankiebhoy1
13:52 on
10 April, 2013
………I’ve said it before the currant panto routine isn’t a double-act…………..it’s a trio………
……………………but the third ‘member’ is unusually reticent about the limelight now……..
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As you say corrrrrrectamundo.
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FROM SATURDAY NIGHT.
joe_joe_john_bobby_teddy
21:06 on
6 April, 2013
As a personal friend (real good mate) of kenny fae the sun, absolute fireworks tomorrow and incredible stuff mid week.
Kenny (big gers fan) has worked on story for months and to be fair has told me everything………. Thursday should be incredible
joe_joe_john_bobby_teddy
21:18 on
6 April, 2013
Gordon, I agree….I’ve actually seen the transcripts… Be prepared for the mother of all quotes…….. Tattooists will make a fortune (makes the rebels have won look tame).
Whatdayisittomorrowcsc :))
Agent Green has a good ring to it.
!!Bada Bing!!
Like when Jabba and Chic had their fight on the radio about who loved rangers more.
Jabba probably realising he will be out a job in a fortnight…
Doubt if the SFA will know how to handle Green’s lack of PC. That organisation, in Glesga speak, couldnae run a menage (and not one of the a trois variety either).