Scott Bain leaves Celtic as one of the most decorated players in Scottish football history. Since signing in January 2018 the goalkeeper has collected 14 winners’ medals, including seven league titles. The trophies arrived at a rate of one every 5.6 first team starts, which is probably a record!
He was the player Brendan Rodgers never intended to sign. Brendan was set to bring in Trevor Carson from Motherwell that January on a four year deal, but Motherwell’s backfill (a loaner from Newcastle) went to Aberdeen instead, so ‘Well were unable to agree the deal.
Scott was brought in on a six-month loan. In an interview last year, Carson revealed that Brendan spoke to him after the deal fell through and told him Celtic would be back in for him in summer. When transfer business got underway the following June, Motherwell wanted £1m for a player who would make a total of 65 league and cup appearances for them over an indifferent four year stay.
That’s fewer than Scott made for Celtic in seven years. Celtic declined. Carson’s subsequent career suggests he was not worth that valuation. We signed Bain on a free to pick up bench duties instead.
History is fascinating because there is so much omitted. The Trevor Carson/Scott Bain goings-on is a case in point. History pivoted, but without a footnote.
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Hello Weekend. 30 degrees and sunny.
HH
To be fair, Bain had a couple of brilliant saves when thrown into his debut at Poundland
Scott Bain free at last, free at last, Thank God almighty, free at last.
“DeniaBhoy on 30th May 2025 12:07 pm
Hello Weekend. 30 degrees and sunny.”
The Arbroath version:
Hello Weekend. 10 degrees and raining.
Good afternoon all from the Birds nest bar. A country and western pub. Yeeeeehaaaar! 😂🍻
I remember going to watch Celtic in action against Valencia in the CL in 2019 here in Valencia. We had tickets directly behind the goals and Bain was playing. I don’t know why, but he looked really small. He is supposed to be 6ft which is small these days for a keeper but he looked even smaller.
In comparison, Kasper is 6ft 2, Joe Hart 6ft 5, Craig Gordon 6ft 3, Fraser Foster 6ft 7, Barkas 6ft 5 and Sinisalo 6ft 3.
What height was Barkas when came for a cross?
Good afternoon from an 18 degC North Wales – only second visit this year to the caravan.
vale bhoy on 30th May 2025 12:29 pm
What height was Barkas when came for a cross?
The height of nonsensical…..
Vale Bhoy
That a trick question? – he never came for a cross, but when he seen one he was Dracula.
Often saw Scott walking his dogs around the west end.
Nice lad. Decent medal haul.
Not sure what scottish medal total is for the entire sevco squad. Would be interesting comparison
Not a fan of Scot Bain as a goalie but seems a nice lad and hope he does well with the rest of his career.
This is crazy money
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cz01k8nje54o
Scotland’s Shame isn’t confined to the terraces. This from BBC via: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8de3ld05yo
Scotland’s travellers suffered ‘cultural genocide’, says report
Social experiments on Scotland’s Gypsy Travellers – including children being forcibly taken into care – were a form of “cultural genocide”, new research claims.
State-sanctioned schemes operated across Scotland in the last century which aimed to “settle” travellers by forcing them to leave their lives on the road for permanent settlements.
A draft report of independent research commissioned by the Scottish government suggests there was also a “forced and systematic initiative” to remove traveller children from their families and communities.
The Scottish government said it recognised that Gypsy Traveller communities had been adversely affected through historical policies and would set out its response to the research soon.
Efforts to “assimilate” travellers into Scottish society were first documented in the late 1800s, with the authorities wanting to force Gypsies into “normal” housing.
One operation, known as the “Tinker Experiment”, ran from the 1940s to 1980s and was supported by UK governments and Scottish local authorities at the time.
In 2023 the Scottish government asked independent academics to research this experiment in the available archives.
A draft of their findings was completed in September last year, and has been seen by BBC Scotland.
It said that in addition to the well-documented housing issues, there was a “forced and systematic initiative to remove Gypsy/traveller children from their families and communities”.
This saw traveller children being placed into care, forced to attend industrial schools or adopted by non-traveller families in Scotland and overseas.
The report, produced by academics working for the Third Generation Project at the University of St Andrews, said churches, charities, local authorities, the police and the UK government’s Scottish Office all played a role in this.
The academics recommend the Scottish government, as the body now responsible for the issue, issues an apology and consider paying compensation to those affected.
‘Truths buried for decades’
The draft report says that the apology should be for the polices, such as the Tinker Experiments, which “led to the dehumanisation, control, and assimilation” of travellers – as well as “the lack of action to redress these actions that are best characterised as ‘cultural genocide’.”
Members of Scotland’s traveller community have been campaigning for an apology for their treatment for years.
The report’s findings are explored in a new BBC podcast called “The Cruelty – Stolen Generations”.
Presenter Davie Donaldson, who comes from the traveller community, said: “I have spoken to many Scottish travellers whose families have been shattered and split apart because of the forced removal, generation after generation, of their children.
“This investigation has unearthed truths buried for decades, but now, with the leaked report, we have irrefutable evidence of what survivors and communities have long known – the state was complicit in the removal and segregation of traveller children.
“For the first time, it is named for what it was – cultural genocide.”
‘Trying to kill a culture’
Martha, who asked for her surname not to be published, said she was forcibly removed from a Scottish traveller camp when she was just six months old.
Her parents were out working while her grandparents were looking after her and her five siblings and cousins.
Martha, who is now in her sixties, said all the children present were removed and she was eventually adopted by a non-traveller family.
“Genocide means killing something and that’s what they were attempting to do by looks of things,” she says.
“They were trying to kill a culture by taking the kids away, thinking that they would grow up with settled people and be like settled people.
“I think they should apologise. Because I stand firm in the fact that if it hadn’t been for them, I would’ve known my parents, I would’ve known my three sisters and my two brothers that we were never told about.”
Fellow traveller Elizabeth, who also asked for her surname not to be published, said four of her siblings were forcibly removed when she was a child.
The 52-year-old said she and two other siblings were only able to stay with their parents because they all hid away in the Fife countryside, away from their traveller community.
She said: “We were happy when we were in the camp. We didn’t have much, but we were happy.
“It’s kind of destroyed a lot of people’s lives, this separating families and taking bairns away from the folk and it should never have happened.
“They should be made responsible, including the churches and anybody else that was involved in it, because it’s affected every one of us. I hope this government we have actually takes action.”
Understanding events
Gypsy Travellers were settled on sites across Scotland, including in Aberdeenshire, Argyll, Highlands, Perthshire, Fife and the Borders.
Researchers said it was hard to pinpoint how many were forced from this life, or how many children were forcibly removed from the community.
The Scottish government said it had been working with local authorities’ body Cosla on a £3m action plan aimed at supporting improvements to accommodation, education, healthcare and access to benefits for the traveller community.
A Scottish government spokesperson said: “We recognise that Gypsy/traveller communities have been adversely affected through historical policies and actions and we want to understand events as fully as possible.
“We are committed to ensuring the voices of Gypsy/traveller communities are reflected in key decision-making forums and continue to take forward measures in our joint action plan with Cosla to improve outcomes for Gypsy Travellers.”
The spokesperson said the independent archival research had been undertaken to establish key events, decisions and roles and will be officially published in due course, after which the government will consider its next steps.
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Rangers takeover by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers complete
Ibrox Stadium Alamy
Published 14 minutes ago
Rangers have a new majority ownership after Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises completed their takeover of the club.
The American-based consortium have been in talks over the move for a number of months with the paperwork now finalised.
An initial investment of £20million will be made this summer which is subject to shareholder approval next month.
Cavenagh has been installed as board chairman with Paraag Marathe serving the board as vice chairman.
Mark Taber, Andrew Clayton and Gene Schneur also join as new members of the board and join existing members Patrick Stewart, Fraser Thornton, John Halsted, and George Taylor.
Graeme Park, Julian Wolhardt and Alastair Johnston are all stepping down from their positions.
A club statement read: “Rangers Football Club is pleased to announce that a consortium of investors, led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, has purchased a majority stake in the club, with approval from the Scottish FA.
“The consortium will chart a new strategic vision for the club’s future prioritising on-pitch performance and long-term financial sustainability.
“The new leadership has committed to invest £20 million into the club at this time, which will be subject to shareholder approval at the General Meeting on 23 June 2025.”
I see the 49ers consortium have completed their purchase of shares in Newco. I guess Dave King’s gold digging finally paid off.
Here’s to see them getting panned.
Oh no
They’re coming
Again
They have already won the close season cup in its second week
When will we learn to compete for this…
The initial investment of 20 million won’t last long based on how much they lose each year.
“Rangers Football Club is pleased to announce that a consortium of investors, led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, has purchased a majority stake in the club,
purchased a MAJORITY STAKE.
so who all sold their shareholding, and what happens to the debts ?
can i copyright a new terminology for the 2nd Rangers ?
for strategic alignment the Saint Francis 49ers will henceforth be retitling the new company as
THE GLASGOW NUGGETS
That £20m is from another share issue.
Above all, we know that true success comes from understanding and honouring what makes this club special. In our time getting to know Ibrox, Glasgow, and you, we’ve felt the pride, history, and passion that set Rangers apart.
WHAT HISTORY SETS “THE RANGERS” APART ?
what possibly is the angle to extract profits ?
rent out the ground for the parades ?
more orange strips ?
seriously i am baffled as to what is in it for them.
blue-wash some monies from elsewhere ?
Their committed to paying £4.00 approx for Cortes so that leaves £16m . Take into account monthly losses of £1m, that leaves £4m!
Ah well , it was good whilst it lasted. I think not!!
bigrailroadblues on 30th May 2025 12:20 pm
Good afternoon all from the Birds nest bar. A country and western pub. Yeeeeehaaaar! 😂🍻
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Well Bundoran is full of cowboys!
I meant £4million for Cortes, not £4 which may be what his true value is.
a new share issue is not Football earnings, so with FSR it cannot be used to buy players, is that not correct ?
Here is CHATGBT view on the takeover:
“Rangers FC’s recent takeover by a U.S.-led consortium, including 49ers Enterprises, brings a significant financial injection, with an immediate £20 million earmarked for player recruitment, pending shareholder approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting on June 23, 2025 .
Obligation to Purchase Óscar Cortés
The club has a binding agreement to acquire Colombian winger Óscar Cortés from RC Lens for approximately £4 million in the summer of 2025 . Despite Cortés’s limited appearances due to injuries during his loan spells, the obligation to buy remains in place.
Impact on Net Transfer Spend
In the 2024/25 season, Rangers reported a net transfer spend of approximately €13.51 million (around £11.5 million) . The £4 million allocated for Cortés’s permanent transfer will add to this expenditure, potentially increasing the net spend to over £15 million.
Transfermarkt
Strategic Considerations
The new ownership’s commitment to immediate investment suggests that the Cortés deal is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the squad. However, given Cortés’s injury history, the club may need to assess the risk-reward balance of this investment. The management might consider negotiating terms or seeking alternatives to ensure optimal use of the transfer budget.
Conclusion
The obligation to purchase Óscar Cortés for £4 million will significantly impact Rangers’ net transfer spend, consuming a notable portion of the £20 million investment pledged by the new owners. The club will need to carefully manage its remaining budget to address other squad needs effectively.
McPhail Bhoy
You are not kidding. 🤣
The hun and newclub are about to find out the meaning of “Vulture Capatilism”
so a wee dig aroun the timternet, and the “investment” venture capital vehicles are companies in Delaware USA.
10139166 RANGERS FC INVESTORS, LLC
10139158 RANGERS FC INVESTORS MANAGER, LLC
10086849 RANGERS FC, LLC
their first item of business according to some on ff.
get the goodwill of the fans by buying the bells 9 in a row trophy from mctears.
Or even capitalism. 🤣
Stivs
I bought their 9iar bauble. Converted to a chanty.
Saint Stivs on 30th May 2025 1:52 pm
so a wee dig aroun the timternet, and the “investment” venture capital vehicles are companies in Delaware USA.
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From CHATGBT
What the Poster Is Pointing Out
They found three registered companies:
RANGERS FC INVESTORS, LLC
RANGERS FC INVESTORS MANAGER, LLC
RANGERS FC, LLC
All based in Delaware, USA — a state known for favourable tax and corporate privacy laws.
💼 Why Delaware?
Delaware is often used for registering venture capital and holding companies because:
It does not require public disclosure of owners or managers.
It offers tax advantages, especially for out-of-state operations.
The legal system is business-friendly, with a Court of Chancery that specialises in corporate law.
So, registering these entities in Delaware is not unusual — it’s standard practice for U.S.-based investors entering UK football or other international markets.
⚖️ What This Suggests About Rangers’ New Ownership
The poster implies the new owners of Rangers — including Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises — are:
Using Delaware-registered companies as vehicles to invest in the club.
Likely controlling equity and decision-making through these entities.
Structuring the deal in a way that is legally and financially efficient, especially from a U.S. investor standpoint.
This structure doesn’t automatically imply anything sinister — it’s a common method of U.S. venture investment — but:
It could raise questions about transparency, especially among rival fans or sceptics.
Some supporters may wonder who exactly owns what, or whether the entities are structured to shield liability or profit-taking.
Turn that doon, turn that doon
Cortez and a couple of court cases will make a big hole in that money
Bada
In Glenties for bank holiday Sunday. Sweeney and Quinn territory I believe. 😉