The job of referee has a kind of inverse relationship between popularity and career progress. Willie Collum has been at the centre of this season’s three major controversies. He was referee on two occasions when his assistants failed to notice Celtic conceded a goal in crucial league games against Rangers and Hearts (on each occasion the ball crossed the line by inches and remained there for a small fraction of a second).
There is very little a ref can do when his assistant doesn’t flag when the ball crosses the goal line, as we all know, but Collum still suffered reputational damage from some who simply blamed him for being in charge when ‘goals’ against Celtic were not awarded by assistant referees.
It takes a brave decision for a ref to award an injury time penalty for a team losing by a goal in a cup final. As we noted yesterday, Anthony Stokes clearly had his ankle clipped when clean through with Cammy Bell to beat on Sunday while the Kilmarnock defender never came close to the ball. This was a foul any day of the week, but having been in charge when Celtic benefited from assistant referee decisions, Collum booked Stokes instead of awarding a penalty.
This incident was almost identical to Collum’s decision not to award Celtic a penalty in the infamous game away to Hamilton Accies in 2011. With five minutes of the game remaining Niall McGinn was tripped inside the box but Collum booked the player.
The offside rule was subject to a new and unique interpretation that day. Hamilton ‘scored’ from a set piece with a player alone inside the six yard box who jumped over the ball. He was in an offside position by several yards and stood in front of Fraser Forster before allowing the ball to pass under him. Collum also sent off James Forrest for blocking a clearance in an incident which caused a Hamilton player to kick his boot.
All of this followed the infamous incident at Celtic Park when despite looking the other way, Collum awarded Rangers a penalty when Kirk Broadfoot stumbled in the vicinity of Daniel Majstorovic.
Without enjoying the light of robust critical analysis of refereeing decisions that happens in most other countries I’m not sure where we go with any of this. Celtic Quick News called both ‘goal’ incidents against Rangers and Hearts as assistant referee mistakes so it is only appropriate we record Mr Collum’s significant mistakes when refereeing Celtic, while we ponder the formula for career progression among Scotland’s referees.
I know we covered the issue of Duff and Phelps needing to talk-up any possibility of nullifying Ticketus ownership of future season tickets, Craig Whyte’s security over Ibrox of HMRC being prepared to accept a few pennies in the pound (before HMRC issued a rare statement about the important of paying your tax, “football club or not”), so apologies for repeating myself, but….
Duff and Phelps have agreed no deal with HMRC. Ticketus retain ownership of future season tickets and the recent court challenge appears to offer little threat, while Craig Whyte retains his security. In addition, Duff and Phelps have received no offer for Rangers with terms which are within their control.
So, apart from having no offers they can accept, no stadium to sell, no control over future season ticket sales, no agreement with HMRC and having absolutely no idea what they will do when player contracts revert to their full value on 1 June, Duff and Phelps job is pretty easy.
Right now they need to keep all their plates in the air. The very least we should do is cut them some slack as they endeavour to work the angles.
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Evening all! (haha i sound like the Polis!)
This has been posted a few times but keeps some incidents fresh in the mind.
http://top50honestmistakes.blogspot.co.uk/
HH
Ive mentioned on here before…
The SFA corruption goes way back. I was lucky (or maybe not) to get a chance to play with Lanarkshire Schools select in the 70’s and seen it first hand. Blatant bias against catholic players.
You only have to look at some of those involved in SFA setup
Kenny Black, Scott Booth, Peter Houston , Dick Campbell….all guys who have played at the highest level ……Bo**ocks.
http://blogs.channel4.com/alex-thomsons-view/rangers-saga-hide-deeper-corruption-football/964
HH
Hamiltontim
Think that has been the case in France for many years.
Mtt
Aren’t all good journalists after publicity?
TimJim on 20 March, 2012 at 19:10 said:
When is this programe on Channel 4????
it’s on now but they haven’t got to Rangers yet………
Channel 4 news showing item on them in the next few minutes (sorry if already posted)
Lads I don’t care who’s cheated, whoever has will need to be punished.
Titles have to be stripped plain and simples.
Lads I’ve tweeted it, Ch4 7:45
Thanks recording it will watch it later
Awe_Naw
Guidi’s also a ‘Cunning Linguist’ as a dedicated follower of hairy hun beavers.
HH
Wullie Collum….
In the same game he awarded the huns their non-penalty penalty.
In the 1st half around 20 odd mins mcculloch, already on a yellow, was turned by Samaras in the centre circle.As Sammy headed goalwards mcculloch blatantly pulled Sammy’s jersey, stopping his run and even forcing him to the ground.
Now we all know that jersey pulling like that is an instant yellow.Not this time only the foul was collum’s decision.
The jersey pull was so blatant Neil Lennon spoke about how mcculloch should have been off at 0-0 after the game.
Most people only remember the penalty he gave to favour the huns but he helped them with most of his decisions all game.
Cheat.
Celtic have never had a contract with any player to pay them using an ebt.
TopCorner on 20 March, 2012 at 18:11 said:
terrific summary of the rfc situation to date
one of the best i’ve read
http://www.leftfootforward.org/2012/03/glasgow-rangers-administration-tax-avoidance-tangled-web/
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TC
Yep, excellent piece!
I am literally on gardening leave, so I keep popping in to lurk etc. and I have missed out on a big chunk of posts, so apologies if this has already been raised
However, Regan’s latest missive to the 93 clubs in Scotland actually lays the ground for mitigation on behalf of RFCIA’s EBT/Second Contract and unregistered players misdemeanours.
If there is a rash of these EBTs with other clubs in Scotland then the SFA can reasonably claim that RFCIA do not alone merit a serious punishment. The SFA are making preparations for falling on their own sword, and by doing so they will take responsibility away from ALL clubs, including RFCIA.
In addition, all the silly talk about waiting for the FTT decision as to whether the EBTs are contractual or not is now exposed as gibberish and flim flam from pundits and journos who did not and still don’t know what they’re talking about.
The SFA are clearly alarmed enough at the kicking they have been getting that they had to do something. Alex Thomson’s expose of incompetence in the Scottish game indeed.
His programme has started in the UK, and as I can’t access it, the gist of it would be very welcome when anyone can oblige.
HH
Magn
Dont you dare!!! But a can see wher ur cummin fae. Ma spellcheckers nakktt. Emdae no how to fix it??
i have never been so F******* angry at clyde –
suggesting Neil might be in the stand
Ceaser67 on 20 March, 2012 at 19:19 said:
just pulling your chain :-)
Art of War on 20 March, 2012 at 19:10 said:
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Good reminder of what we can expect on Sunday…..it's not just the unclean we need to beware of…it's the mibs with the orange tinted contact lenses we have to contend with…a stacked deck if ever there was one. I hope we gub them, regardless : maybe THAT will finally shut their sewage filled gobs.
mickthetic on 20 March, 2012 at 19:11 said:
It’s been high for a number of years but I think is the highest ever. As I said, a worrying statistic mate.
BTW…as they slug the champers in Parliament while they lick H.M.’s rear orifice,The NHS is being destroyed by The ConDems against the wishes of 80% of the population. This is scandalous.
So why will we not be surprised if “the queen’s eleven” slither out of the morass?
Would the SFA themselves be able to pay staff using EBT’s? I mean is it an avenue open to any employer?
I wonder how long the media were sitting on that story regarding other clubs to own up to any undeclared, non contractual payment to players.
HUNS ON C4 NOW
huns on now
It’s on channel 4 now.
V
On now c4
Ch4 now…
jobo
They’re leaving A.T.’s report on C4 until we are all bored to tears with drivel and the proleteriat have switched to Corrie or Benders….ah,here we are now.
miki67 on 20 March, 2012 at 19:27 said:
Hopes for Sunday
Victory
Nae injuries – on the pitch or off it!
Demoralised orc’s heading back under their rocks after 60 minutes. (Cheerio etc..)
Oh and liquidisation on the Monday!
HH
Channel four now guys
Neil was SPOT ON to criticise Collum. How many more times must Celtic be cheated by Collum? Before Sunday it was League games NOW IT IS A CUP FINAL – at least it can’t be a Champion’s or Europa League game. Collum is a biggot and a cheat – SIMPLES!!!
http://www.leftfootforward.org/2012/03/glasgow-rangers-administration-tax-avoidance-tangled-web/
Stevie Bhoy,
thats an excellent excellent proper thought out, no whataboutery peice.
well done.
Go channel 4!!!!!
Any chance of some Chç updates Bhoys for the Celts abroad??
SP
Dear Stuart
In response to your letter re player contracts, I am a position to furnish you with a detailed response. However, in relation to the issue you seek information on it is clear that your immediate supervisor, the President, is personally compromised by his recent statements of benefit from EBT and his responsibilities as a Director during their use. Consequently, we will not issue our detailed response until such time as the President recognises his material conflict and formally steps aside until the matters are resolved.
Yours in transparency
I think William Collum is an excellent referee.
I also think midKirk Clubfoot is a great footballer,Lenny Henry is the funniest comedian alive,Simon Cowell is the 5th Beatle,Dr.Pepper is nectar,Cujo would have made a perfect family pet,Michael Jordan was better at baseball than basketball,Nick Griffin is ‘misunderstood’,Mark Hately has class,and Mandy Dingle was made for a bikini. ;-)
That’ll be CH4 not chç, euro keyboards!!