For as long as you or I can remember, Celtic’s youth teams have had a fearsome reputation, winning countless titles, even with Kenny McDowall as head coach, but something inevitably goes wrong. Clubs like Dundee United, Hibs, Hearts and even Hamilton Accies have a better record of graduating prospects, despite having a poorer youth team to pick from.
The other fearsome reputation we had, was that Celtic was one of the places young talent came to wither on the vine, before shuffling off to a minor club at around 21-years-old. Where would you send your boy, Celtic or Dundee United………?
The argument goes that clubs like United have more opportunity to blood young talent than Celtic, who for long periods of the last 20 years were locked in an all-or-nothing battle for supremacy, or the need to reach the Champions League group stage, or the next level of the Champions League. This theory doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, though, as clubs with higher still demands are able to mature young talent through first team exposure.
The truth is it’s never been a first team priority, as we have been caught in a ‘buy success’ mentality for close to 30 years.
Still only 18, Liam Henderson has as much chance as anyone who have come through the ranks in the last couple of decades of making it as a top player at Celtic, but he needs to be stretched by playing competitive senior football over the next three years, cameo appearances here and there will not provide the platform he needs. A few months at Rosenborg, who kick off a new league season on Monday, will give him opportunities he’s not going to see at Celtic between now and the end of the season.
Did you see what newco director, Paul Murray, did with his stock market announcement yesterday?
He wrote, “I have been informed by Deloitte, the existing auditor, that they informed the previous Board of their intention to resign following the June 2014 audit. The previous Board chose not to announce this nor did they find a replacement for Deloitte. With limited time to have these results reviewed the Board asked Jeffreys Henry to perform the exercise as Independent Reporting Accountants, not auditors.”
On reading this many were inclined to conclude the reason Deloitte did not act as Independent Reporting Accountants for their interims was because they had left the building. Not so. Murray later confirmed to a Daily Record financial reporter (not the football guys) that Deloittes are still newco’s auditors. I am sure there is a perfectly good reason they didn’t sign off the interims. Maybe they were busy that day.
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BT
Good. We need to meet to discuss what way his career should go. ;))
Chat I’ve heard is that if Ronnie does the Treble Oldtim may invite him to the BV.
We shall then adjourn to George Square for the WITS novice handicap.
Stiffeners needed by all. Albeit for different reasons!
;-))
HH JamesGang
The administration post, I mean, Bada.
oldtim67,
I read your post and I’m in total agreement, the players have to make the time and effort to meet the supporters and may I add…get them turning up at social events more often.
Celtic is a family club, more players should be encouraged to participate.
Btw oldtim, think there might be a couple of your ex’s on channel 5 :))
beatbhoy-the one i posted at 00.01 was a wind up,but he said the only way for Sevco to move forward is collapse the current shambles,.HH
OK, mate, cheers.
I’ll let you get back to explaining what Liquidation means so he can spread the word at training tomorrow.
Dena29
Last time I got sent stateside with the work I took
a case with a lot of old clothes and some mags etc.
Dumped when i got stateside and filled stateside
(paranoid they weigh on way out and way back
to identify people like me)
Still managed to get a excess luggage fine
Was worth it as I was there from day after Black Friday
until two days before Christmas.
My kids had best Christmas ever.
!!bada bing!!
The Huns in the work have started coming out with…administration is our way forward the past few days…I think it’s on the cards.
Thems have no shame.
Dink dink dink(sound of pennies dropping in *Govonia *thanks Mea culpa for that)
One of the deluded has opened one eye
Spin, Bluster And Hype
“ike many other bluenoses, I am underwhelmed to say the least by the recent pronouncements of our new Chairman, official or otherwise.
Paul Murray states that “taken in the context of the Club playing in the Championship division which should have delivered higher revenues and an improving financial performance.” He then mentions the “decision by sections of the support to demonstrate disaffection with the Board and also the football product.” So Rangers’ previous boards should have raked it in even although there was a concerted attempt to stifle revenue by those who wanted a blazer and seat in the Directors Box of their own? Right you are, Paul.
Was it not Mr King and Mr Murray who advocated the boycott and actively supported campaigners which led to the financial downturn? This is hypocrisy and two-facedness of a staggering nature. It is also an admission by Mr Murray that their own agitations were successful in damaging the ability of the previous board to run the club efficiently.
Of course, the stay away fans are Mr Murray’s darlings. Those who loyally bought tickets and kept the lights on have yet to hear our new Chairman express his gratitude for their loyalty. I’d suggest they don’t hold their breath. I’d bet that Mr Murray doesn’t have the guts to tell them what some of Kingco’s more fanatical followers have said – that these loyal supporters are no longer welcome.
Somebody has to pay for Kingco’s blazers. Given that the boycotters are still largely staying away, it will no doubt fall to the loyal fans once more, appreciated or otherwise…
Paul Murray is showing 2022 Vision. We laughed at Graham Wallace’s 120 day review. Now we face a seven year review by the new board. How long before we hear talk of stopping Celtic doing 20 in a row?
Then we have the big red herring of the 500K to be paid to Newxcastle should Rangers win promotion this year. These loan signings have provided much for the new regime to spin about. I have heard conflicting accounts about whether or not the loanees received medicals but putting that aside, I will say only this: if the big lad Haris Vuckic scores any more goals and helps Rangers gain promotion, the £500k fee to Newcastle will be the best money Rangers have ever spent. And still a great deal less than it costs to keep the former manager in his slippers of a day.
As for Deloitte’s resignation as auditors, no mention of why. The reality is that because of threats to the safety of Deloitte’s employees they decided to dramatically increase their fee. The old board decided to have a beauty parade but were then overtaken by events.
Mr Murray talks of the years of “neglect and disrespect for the club.” Strangely he omits to mention the despotic reign of Sir David Murray and the wildly irresponsible financial management of the club in these days – when both he and Dave King sat on the board. These were the events that led to the purchase of the club for £1 by Craig Whyte. Funnily enough Mr Murray’s rewind analysis of inefficient boards only goes back four years and conveniently misses out his own tenure.
Mr Murray commits the club to fan representation on the board – something his colleague Dave King has spoken against in the past. King’s view of fans buying shares was once curtly described by him as “rubbish, rubbish.” Paul Murray’s view of a club with significant fan ownership is wildly at odds with this. And also something even less likely to happen once delisting decimates the value of shares.
Lastly it is likely that if no Nomad is in place by close of business Thursday the club will face permanent delisting. This will very probably lead to significant losses by major shareholders and remaining institutions. My information is that, as Dave King categorically said that a Nomad was imminent, various shareholders are talking about suing and/or reporting him to the Police/FCA for a) misleading investors and b) causing them material losses through these statements.
Of course, whether or not these shareholders make good on such threats remains to be seen (some reports I have heard say this process has already started) but it is a sobering reflection of how serious the situation is. Actual share price may mean little to supporters but it is of utmost importance to investors and a decimated share price is bad for business – and anathema to any future prospective investors.
Give the new regime their due – they have made sure that they have the convenient scapegoat of the old board to blame should the train hit the buffers. As each day goes by, however, this is becoming a more transparent strategy.
One thing is for sure. When the gullible finally wake up, there will be carnage”.
Sipsini-will be another plaster over a gaping wound::)))
Bada…show him this wee gem…
Explaining Debt To A Hun – YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8x_59EjZOs
3rd R*****s playing out of Hampden,cowdenbeath or Paisley:)))))))))))).
Leftclick
It’s wee shame for them that Lady Karma is such a ruthless bitch.
Thinking that McMurdo may have changed from Catweazle to Merlin.
They’re going to need some alchemy by the sound of it
https://rangerssupportersloyal.wordpress.com
Spin, Bluster And Hype
Like many other bluenoses, I am underwhelmed to say the least by the recent pronouncements of our new Chairman, official or otherwise.
Paul Murray states that “taken in the context of the Club playing in the Championship division which should have delivered higher revenues and an improving financial performance.” He then mentions the “decision by sections of the support to demonstrate disaffection with the Board and also the football product.” So Rangers’ previous boards should have raked it in even although there was a concerted attempt to stifle revenue by those who wanted a blazer and seat in the Directors Box of their own? Right you are, Paul.
Was it not Mr King and Mr Murray who advocated the boycott and actively supported campaigners which led to the financial downturn? This is hypocrisy and two-facedness of a staggering nature. It is also an admission by Mr Murray that their own agitations were successful in damaging the ability of the previous board to run the club efficiently.
Of course, the stay away fans are Mr Murray’s darlings. Those who loyally bought tickets and kept the lights on have yet to hear our new Chairman express his gratitude for their loyalty. I’d suggest they don’t hold their breath. I’d bet that Mr Murray doesn’t have the guts to tell them what some of Kingco’s more fanatical followers have said – that these loyal supporters are no longer welcome.
Somebody has to pay for Kingco’s blazers. Given that the boycotters are still largely staying away, it will no doubt fall to the loyal fans once more, appreciated or otherwise…
Paul Murray is showing 2022 Vision. We laughed at Graham Wallace’s 120 day review. Now we face a seven year review by the new board. How long before we hear talk of stopping Celtic doing 20 in a row?
Then we have the big red herring of the 500K to be paid to Newxcastle should Rangers win promotion this year. These loan signings have provided much for the new regime to spin about. I have heard conflicting accounts about whether or not the loanees received medicals but putting that aside, I will say only this: if the big lad Haris Vuckic scores any more goals and helps Rangers gain promotion, the £500k fee to Newcastle will be the best money Rangers have ever spent. And still a great deal less than it costs to keep the former manager in his slippers of a day.
As for Deloitte’s resignation as auditors, no mention of why. The reality is that because of threats to the safety of Deloitte’s employees they decided to dramatically increase their fee. The old board decided to have a beauty parade but were then overtaken by events.
Mr Murray talks of the years of “neglect and disrespect for the club.” Strangely he omits to mention the despotic reign of Sir David Murray and the wildly irresponsible financial management of the club in these days – when both he and Dave King sat on the board. These were the events that led to the purchase of the club for £1 by Craig Whyte. Funnily enough Mr Murray’s rewind analysis of inefficient boards only goes back four years and conveniently misses out his own tenure.
Mr Murray commits the club to fan representation on the board – something his colleague Dave King has spoken against in the past. King’s view of fans buying shares was once curtly described by him as “rubbish, rubbish.” Paul Murray’s view of a club with significant fan ownership is wildly at odds with this. And also something even less likely to happen once delisting decimates the value of shares.
Lastly it is likely that if no Nomad is in place by close of business Thursday the club will face permanent delisting. This will very probably lead to significant losses by major shareholders and remaining institutions. My information is that, as Dave King categorically said that a Nomad was imminent, various shareholders are talking about suing and/or reporting him to the Police/FCA for a) misleading investors and b) causing them material losses through these statements.
Of course, whether or not these shareholders make good on such threats remains to be seen (some reports I have heard say this process has already started) but it is a sobering reflection of how serious the situation is. Actual share price may mean little to supporters but it is of utmost importance to investors and a decimated share price is bad for business – and anathema to any future prospective investors.
Give the new regime their due – they have made sure that they have the convenient scapegoat of the old board to blame should the train hit the buffers. As each day goes by, however, this is becoming a more transparent strategy.
One thing is for sure. When the gullible finally wake up, there will be carnage.
Apparently Celtic were not complaining about prices
just limited concessions available and none
in North stand.
Fair enough want to encourage fans along
and no way will semi against ICT be a sellout.
jc2
21:22 on
1 April, 2015
Dena29
Last time I got sent stateside with the work I took
a case with a lot of old clothes and some mags etc.
Dumped when i got stateside and filled stateside
(paranoid they weigh on way out and way back
to identify people like me)
Still managed to get a excess luggage fine
Was worth it as I was there from day after Black Friday
until two days before Christmas.
My kids had best Christmas ever.
I was in NY for black friday 2 years ago ……….same as you I was like Santa when I got back
best tip I got was from airline worker who told me to get to airport early and weigh luggage
at desk with no employee there , get your luggage on early before the overall weight starts to mount up …….has worked for me been back to Ny and Las Vegas since and wen our party all weighed their bags we were able to move some items about ,,,,,,,,,,simples
HH
oldtim67
Of course you could always take a trip out to Campsie, and see the Bhoys there.
Ever thought of that?
blantyretim.
Was going to say I wished your lovely wife a belated happy birthday on the blog but no doubt you read it, blood sugar was down at 2.6 a few minutes ago,have too get it fixed.
‘2 facedness’…….is this proper Englander…?
The north stand should be cheaper as it is a much poorer view than the south stand.Semi final money is pooled ,and we will be lining pockets yet again.
I’m looking for some info with regards a CSC in the Pollok area. My brother just text me and asked to me have look online. I could not see anything via Google. If anyone could suggest Celtic friendly pubs, supporters bus etc it would great. Thanks in advance.
HH
leftclicktic
21:23 on 1 April, 2015
Dink dink dink(sound of pennies dropping in *Govonia *thanks Mea culpa for that)
One of the deluded has opened one eye
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To be fair he’s likely just got the one. Right slap bang in the middle of his heid!!!
HH jamesgang
O.G.Rafferty
The comments below it are interesting aswell,
Are they finally waking up,
Said all along Whyte was brought in by moonbeams & co to clean up “Crime scene”
King just wanted to check how good a job he done,
Masons ,establishment ,SMSM and their ilk will be unable to keep this covered up much longer never mind forever:))))
They never dreamed of GREEN & WHYTE partnership
I honestly have a feeling
leftclicktic
21:26
You were like George Connelly to my Greatest Ever Ger in the 1969 Cup Final there.
I was busy laughing at the post instead of sharing it
Well, it turns out that my favourite bluenose, Bill McMurdo, was not abducted, defenestrated or disappeared. He is “Merlin” on another website, and still spreading alarm and despondency among the ever-diminishing light-blue masses.
This caught my eye, a comment from “Ninjaman”:
The FCA has also opened an investigation into the Blue Knights/Requisitioners in concern to them “Acting in collusion”
The article about the huns is from mcmurdo, just saying….
Celtic Mac.
I think we went to Lennoxtown once and couldn’t get in, one of the players was there and even he couldn’t get in.I’ve forgot his name now.
leftclicktic,
Indeed. Was struck by this
‘a mate myself and RD66 meet asked us about him paying his £18.72 a month to give them money to buy shares’.
£16.90, surely
jamesgang.
Fancy a wee swally in the Blane Valley on Friday.
Paul67 et al
A belated thank you for all those who recommended watching ‘The Ark’ the other night. For if you hadn’t I wouldn’t have laughed as much as I had for a long time. If the BBC had any sense they would have put it on tonight. Even so without watching it I would have missed Sam Wollaston’s review of it in the Guardian without which I would not have learned, via Kim Wilson’s letter in said publication today of Stanley Holloway’s biblical epic of eighty years ago, ‘Three Ha’pence a Foot’, the story of the Ark, transposed to Manchester;
” The ‘ouses were soon under water / Folks on to the roof ‘ad to climb /
They said it was the rottenest summer / That Bury ‘ad ‘ad for some time”
Full version well worth a read or a listen.
Oldtim
My dad went to lennoxtown with mini last year and wasn’t allowed in
oldtim67
Well we have never had much luck seeing the players any time we have been through at Lennoxtown. In the old days we would probably have met more players along in the ‘Drookit Duck’.
oldtim67
21:53 on 1 April, 2015
Celtic Mac.
I think we went to Lennoxtown once and couldn’t get in, one of the players was there and even he couldn’t get in.I’ve forgot his name now.
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I shouldn’t worry Oldtim.
It was probably Stokesie. And he’s probably forgotten his name too!
Still hopeful of a ticket for the game on Friday. May even go as a ‘neutral’ in the quiet end if necessary.
If I’m in town I’ll Deffo pop in.
KTF young yin
HH JamesGang
David Low @Heavidor 6m6 minutes ago Glasgow, Scotland
@weeseabee @waco61 @TheTributeAct Also, it’s my understanding DK’s credibility is fading fast & a whole raft of new problems beckon.
David Low @Heavidor 4m4 minutes ago Glasgow, Scotland
@weeseabee @waco61 @TheTributeAct There was no reason for DK not to lend RFC money. The director thing is a canard. This guy needs exposing.
It does appear that Craigy Whyte was a “Patsy”. Shred it only arrived when he appeared on the scene and this was plastered over the press by the LL who do what their told.
Why was this dirty work not done before hand ? Was this because the fraud team had already been in re the Harry Redknapp stuff? They knew they were watching so Whyte (obviously) duped Murray and then proceeded to clean up the business for him, such a kind act for someone allegedly taking advantage.
Plausible Deniability.
BT-Yer dad? Dearie me,that’s not right,and Mini of course.HH
I can see Douglas Park walking away,seemingly he knows what he is het for.
Driving away shoorlee?!?
You’re gonna need a swifter bus pal!
HH JamesGang