The testimony of Gary Allan, QC, to Channel 4’s Alex Thomson, on the threats and intimidation he received after sitting on the SFA tribunal which imposed a 12 month player registration ban for various financial misdemeanours while the club was in administration, is stark.
The details of what Mr Allan went through is available on the Channel 4 website, it is so gruesome I’d rather not bring it here, but these are not the action of football fans. This is a criminal subculture which has attached itself to elements of the game. It would be an enormous mistake for anyone to pander to those elements, only chaos will result.
It is painfully evident the damage which can be caused by inflammatory comments but unfortunately I predict further incitement ahead. A great deal of wrong-doing went on in the Scottish game over a long number of years which subverted our competitions. This has now been disclosed and disciplinary processes are underway. It is too late to stop this process, nor should it be stopped.
Those who subverted the game are entitled to a fair hearing but the rest of Scottish football are entitled to demand processes are followed.
Gary Allan is a mere water carrier of the Rangers-group-of-clubs troubles. The architects are being protected, as best they can be, by their former lieutenants.
It’s been a good week for the broadcast elements of the mainstream media.
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Berlusconi’s lawyers stating that the Italian judiciary is controlled by Marxists .
He has the right to 2 appeals . It will take a long time . Then the Italian equivalent of the Statute of Limitations might kick in ..
KEV
It takes a good man to apologise. You will not always be right,but you will always be a good man.
Take care,bud.
Off to my cot,folks-the blog is yours.
We can be proud of our History, we were always a Club open to all, No sectarianism, No racism, equality for all. Lenny is restating what we all knew, despite being villified & cheated for years we never stooped to their level.
Neil Lennon knows his history
It wasn’t the mass of trophies that was most important about Maley. It was his ethos. Willie Maley’s mantra was clear: “It’s not the creed nor his nationality that counts. It’s the man himself”. He engendered the moral framework around the club and how we were to work. There is no denying that we have swayed but that has been to our cost and we have always returned. We have always been a club that emphasises our support and culture, and Willie Maley has played a huge part in this. Any man who denies his importance, just needs to look to the Huns and the odious ethos that has underpinned their club since Struth imposed his disreputable values.
Re: Gary Allan QC.
It takes lowlife vicious scumbag’s to evoke sympathy
for a lawyer.
Sipsini
I was on holiday in Barra once and went into the pub at the pier to watch the old firm game. Celtic scored first and the place went ballistic. Unfortunately they equalised and one, yes one solitary voice cheered and jumped up. He appeared to be a local as everybody else were just quiet and ignored him. It was hilarious. No one give Hume any abuse or told him to shut up. As a tourist I just thought it was brilliant. Anyway the good news was Celtic went on to win 2-1
‘We Deserve Better’
Aye.
31003 & Corkcelt – in fact all of you who have had a birthday in this last 12 months Happy Birthday I will toast you all tonight :-)
Breaking News…
Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to four years for tax fraud
The noose is tightening. Al Capone was also Done for tax fraud. I wonder when Mr Murray will decide to take a holiday in Brazil…
KevJungle
Good on you apologising, that should be the end of the matter.
I’m glad that KevJungle and his detractors have made up, it saddens me to see fellow Celts quarrelling.
Embdae think Silvio will actually do any time…….? Me neither.
Sage advice from ole Dick’s fountain of sagacity
I would be astonished if Berlusconi goes to jail .
His trial for re having sex with a minor is on going . The girl in question being the Moroccan who was lifted for shoplifting but walked from the police station when Silvio personally phoned the polis and told them they had to release her in consequence of her being the grand daughter of the Egyptian President ————
Berlusconi asks to have appeal heard in Edinburgh in front of a local jury.
I’ll actually believe it when I see it, Berlusconi being incarcerated, this man put the “corrupt” in corruption.
Well off to Düsseldorf tonight to see Madness, I don’t normally like Chelsea fans but for Suggs I’ll definitely make an exception.
Hail! Hail! ’til later fellow Tims, PMTYH.
disaster, thats my bunga bunga holiday cancelled then
Pogmathonyahun, just love the name, only spotted it now. There should be a Competition for the best name on here, think you might do well in it.
Reuters Top News@Reuters
No Tour De France winner from 1999-2005 after Lance Armstrong titles stripped – UCI
South of Tunis
Just a question. I was once informed that no one over 75 could be in prison in Italy. Is there such an age limit? is it 75?
If so, there may not be a need ‘to bring oranges for Silvio’.
lionroars67
Charles Green could buy those titles if they are going cheap.
lionroars67
16:06 on
26 October, 2012
Reuters Top News@Reuters
No Tour De France winner from 1999-2005 after Lance Armstrong titles stripped – UCI
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And all prize money has to be paid back.
wow berlusconi 4 years jail time for tax evasion
wow lance armstrong to pay back all prize money
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
14:47 on
26 October, 2012
Kevj…,
Is not the first to question those two criminals carrying the coffin, and I don’t remember many calling Awe_Naw a hun CQN double standards definately.
Well said Sir.
new article posted.
BigYinMilan.
Don’t know ——- I will find out .
Football ” hooligan ” who killed a policeman with a bolt gun during fighting between Catania and Palermo hooligans was sentenced to prison .[a few years ago ] He has yet to set foot in the pokey —- his appeals are on going . He is currently under ” house arrest “
I think the ole Long Johns will get a first outing of the season tomorrow.
Gretnabhoy.
My nephew loves visiting barra to see his future in inlaws and has had similar experiances as yourself.
He tells me the reformations twisted values never reached barra.
Think il retire there,I’ve a few years to go yet though:-(hh
First time poster, just felt the need to put down my feelings regarding Wee Oscar. I have followed the situation closely over the past few months as I know a lot of others have.
It goes without saying how much of an inspiration the wee man and his family are but they are much more than that, the courage and bravery that they show shines through even in the darkest times.
They bring out the very best in people, not just in the Celtic Family but also in the wider community.
On a personal level they have changed my outlook on life to the extent that I dont worry about the crap that goes on but concentrate on the good things i.e family and friends.I can honestly say that knowing about the wee man and his family has made me a more grounded and less selfish person and for that I am grateful.
If ever a family deserved a break it is this family because they have given so much to other people without realising it,I hope and pray that they get that break soon.
I am sure that it will happen, we can all help through prayers to whichever God you believe in or if you have no God through thinking about them at this time.
God bless them and look after them.
HB
Happy birthday minx1888.
Is that your coming of age birthday=21
And a belated Happy birthday to 31003.
retirement year coming up.
I may be wrong here, but would not the Legal Establishment not have a duty of care for their members. Ought they not be taking McCoist to court for his playing the orange card to intimidate the QC?
Absolutely brilliant GIRFUY!
ANIMALS!
Lads,
Post your naps here today please…
Cheers, fleagle1888
Pashan garh 520 Doncaster
Good luck ghuys
Gauvain 3:30 Aintree
Good luck.
Hope to see Jimmy Fortune land the expected gamble on……………
DUNGANNON 2:30 Doncaster but hey knowing my luck of late, not that likely; well anyway, Good Luck ‘Napsters’…………
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
I’ll go for Captain Dunne in the 2:30 at Donny.
T4
Mulligan’s man – 15.40 Chepstow
Doncaster 305 kingsbarns
good luck veryone