Celtic hammered Newco 5-1 home and away last season, knocked them out both cups, won one other game and conceded a late equaliser, allowing Newco their only moment of (cough) glory last season.
We finished 39 points ahead of Newco (who were 33 points from bottom). As we set off for the summer, glowing after the first invincible treble in history, chairman of Newco, that complete muppet Dave King, told the assembled media, “In footballing terms I don’t think Celtic are as far ahead as they could have been – certainly with our new signings.”
The two 5-1 defeats now look like Python’s Black Knight losing his legs one at a time, but protesting they were little more than flesh wounds. Except Python was a parody, this guy is being serious!
So, Brendan, Peter, Dermot, get the finger out. These people don’t believe 5-1 is a substantial enough winning margin. When we pitch up at Ibrox on the weekend of 23/24 September, ‘go Medieval on their ass’ to borrow from Quentin.
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So the need for King to make an offer for the remaining shares, will if they call an EGM and get the go ahead to issue shares for loans is now blown out the water, how convenient for him and a slap on the face to the takeover panel.
Wealth beyond the stratosphere…..lol ;-))
BMCUWP….you hinted at an Epiphany in Fatima….care to share?….it’s quiet in here…..so a guid story…..if nothing else, will pass the time….no judgement from me….but u know that ;-))
FTSFA FTDUP
H.H.
Does MASH still have control of the intellectual (I use that word very loosely here) property rights?
Aparantly the new shirt deal with Mash doesn’t kick in till July, all the old stock the huns have been buying has been at the old rate, Oh Dear.
Maybe big Mike expects the excrement to hit the fan with Craigy Whyte possibly starting a lawsuit. Anyhoos should keep us amused.
Delaneys,
Little know fact….grunge was born in Seattle….yup cue the music ;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oOEDNsgCvQ4
FTSFA FTDUP
H.H.
*Known ffs
THE EXILED TIM on 23RD JUNE 2017 3:34 PM
Aparantly the new shirt deal with Mash doesn’t kick in till July, all the old stock the huns have been buying has been at the old rate, Oh Dear.
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You mean its not 75/50 in the megastores favour? The huns will be upset. Duped, yet again.
Barney67,
C’mon….Arnold the accountant has verified it as true ;-))
FTSFA FTDUP
H.H.
When will the Chinese investment start
Diego Costa to be loaned back to Ibrox by Chinese parent club.
Trouble ahead I tells ye !!!!
Goebbels would be proud of this:
RANGERS chairman Dave King has welcomed news that Club 1872 and Julian Wolhardt have each made a £1m investment in shares in Rangers International Football Club PLC.
The purchase marks a significant milestone for Rangers and follows completion of the renegotiation of the Club’s retail deals earlier this week. When seeking regime change at Ibrox, Mr King committed to work with Rangers supporters for the benefit of the Club and seeing Club 1872 increase its stake to almost 11% is a massive endorsement of that strategy.
“This is the partnership I want to see lead Rangers forward,” the Chairman said. “Rangers run by those who care for it most, not what has been dismissively described by some as “fans with calculators,” but a mature and structured organisation which can galvanise and represent our supporters and use their skills and talents to drive our Club back to the top of Scottish and European Football”.
Mr King is also delighted to welcome Julian Wolhardt on board as an investor and said: “Julian’s decision to invest in Rangers is exciting for the Club. His business background and acumen are exceptional and it is very pleasing that his scrutiny of the Club and its strategy has convinced him of our financial prospects and the merits of our business plan.”
Julian Juul Wolhardt, 44, is the CEO of Dehong Capital Partners (“DCP”), a Hong Kong based private equity firm. Prior to establishing DCP in 2017, Mr. Wolhardt spent ten years at KKR, a leading global private equity firm, as a Partner and Regional Leader. Before joining KKR, Mr. Wolhardt was responsible for the China business at Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia, worked in the Mergers and Acquisition Group of Lazard Freres & Co. in the United States and started his career at Coopers and Lybrand.
Mr. Wolhardt has made a substantial number of successful investments in China and currently serves as a board director for listed companies China Mengniu Dairy, China Modern Dairy, Fujian Sunner Development and COFCO Meat.
Julian Wolhardt said, “I am delighted to become an RIFC shareholder. I have a long held love for Scotland and football and I am keen to see Rangers FC unlock its considerable commercial potential. With the successful restructuring of the retail operations, RIFC is now on a firm financial footing and I look forward to being a part of its exciting future.”
A spokesperson for Club 1872 said: “We are delighted that our members’ support for Club 1872 has brought us to a point where we can acquire those shares and complete the process of restoring control of RIFC to those who view the footballing success of Rangers FC as being just as important as RIFC’s careful stewardship financially.
Club 1872 allows Rangers supporters to help safeguard the future of our Club. Taking our shareholding above 10% puts us well on our way to that goal.
“Our next ambition is to reach out to those Rangers supporters who are not already members of Club 1872 and encourage them to join. Together we can achieve great things for our Club.”
Has Ashley sold his shares because of the imminent cold shoulder?
H.H.
TLT
Aye we had Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains.
Seattle Celtic is the city soccer team.
Big Mike walks away with another £2m. That’ll be £2m more than Glibby has in his p!ss pot. The dafties will be reading the above as £2m going into their clumpany.
Am curious….isn’t Davie Boy King the chairman of the holding company…..and not the chairman of Sevco rankers….why is he being given airtime
Julian Wolhardt said, “I am delighted to become an RIFC shareholder. I have a long held love for Scotland and football and I am keen to see Rangers FC unlock its considerable commercial potential.
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Why am I hearing Vincent Price’s voice when reading that?
And also picturing him with a malebvolent grin, rubbing his hands together.
£10 million cut from the land sale to Tesco, Julian?
Delaneys,
Never heard of Soundgarden….so I checked them out….impressed so am ur….one for the grammar polis ;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kXYccATGkLI
H.H.
Only the Gullibillies could rejoice at ridding their club of the only bonafide billionaire who was ever interested in them.
Bless their cotton sashes.
Shot of Hendricks, slice of cucumber, touch of lime juice, dash of St.Germain elderflower liqueur and offset it all with a sluice of BITTER HUN TEARS (they taste great, don’tcha know?); shake and strain, serve over ice.
That’ll be the September weekend cocktail sorted.
Not a lot of information out their on tinternet about yer ole Julian Wohlhardt and none about his company Delong Capital Partners. The only one I can find under DCP is a venture capitalist company. Hmmmm where have we heard that before?
Seattle ?
IMO -Has to be The Sonics.
Fabby do mid 60s wired to the moon garage rock.
Sandman
cucumber , lime and elderflower
there’s 3 from your 5 a day
Their = there
No tickets …http://www.celticfc.net/news/12822
C’mon La Fiorita
Big mike has weighed up the situation and concluded that he would get zilch if he put them under and decided he didn’t want a mexican stand off :) and to get what he can and get out of dodge.
No nomad, no listing, no credit line from a bank
SoT,
Sounds like dissonance to me ;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yoY-VCxhWQ8
H.H.
Sevco’s new investor Julian Wolhhart
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSoXipp7SaeJnuxUjJNKSv0v6GkIq_ApRDe_7rYJuSPnWNztDf1wA
Looks like clean money via Hong Kong then
EARLIER this week, Celtic were drawn against Linfield or La Fiorita of San Marino to open our UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign, with the away leg due to be played first, on 11 or 12 July, and the home leg to be played at Celtic Park on 18 or 19 July.
Following security concerns raised by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Celtic has taken part in discussions with Linfield and the PSNI over recent days. While there can be an option to reverse the fixtures if both clubs agree, during discussions, Linfield made it clear that they did not wish to reverse the tie and they wanted play their home leg first.
In addition, as is often the case in football, Celtic’s football management team wished to play our away leg first so that we could benefit from the advantage of playing the second leg at home in front of our supporters at Celtic Park for this crucial European tie.
Following the discussions, it was agreed among the clubs and PSNI and has now been confirmed with UEFA that, should Linfield progress to the Second Qualifying Round, Celtic’s UEFA Champions League match against Linfield will take place at Windsor Park on Friday, July 14, with a 5pm kick-off.
No tickets will be available for Celtic supporters for the match. The safety and security of all Celtic supporters travelling and attending matches is of paramount importance to the Club.
Should La Fiorita of San Marino qualify for the next round, the first leg match would take place on 11 or 12 July.
Regardless of opposition, Celtic’s home leg of this qualifying round will take place at Celtic Park on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, and entry to this first home European qualifier will once again be included as part of the 2017/18 Season Ticket.
If the tie against Linfield proceeds, it will not affect the friendly match between Celtic and Lyon at Celtic Park on 15 July – more information on this match will follow as soon as possible.
I hope Celtic have insisted that the tickets remain unsold – an empty area will highlight the fact that we can’t rely on our fans being safe.
Come on La Fiorita
An absolute disgrace we can’t support our team in a high profile match.
If its not safe for fans how is it safe for anyone?
There were grounds to switch to a neutral venue and what Celtic were doing even entertaining this mob I dont know.
HH
A bit scunnered that Celtic are refusing tickets if Linfield progress. Was looking forward to a trip to Belfast for the match. Hopefully no away tickets for Linfield fans in Paradise.
Mon La Fiorita!
Delaneys,
Celtic are refusing tickets….source?
Disgraceful from our board
FTSFA FTDUP
H.H.
DD
No tickets ffs.
Cant pull of any of our surreal anarchist stunts then:)
Fkers:)
HH
If true
So the police and Linfield dictate what happens and Celtic meekly accept it.Absolutely shameful.
TGM,
You’ll need to put yer Pope Knox….back in the box ;-))
H.H.
Paul67
Good shout regarding tickets when the draw was made.