I’ve heard some utter tosh from politicians over the years but never anything so blatantly untrue as the comments from our First Minister, Alex Salmond, reported today. This clown is telling people Rangers need to be saved for the sake of Celtic. He said:
“The most diehard Celtic supporter understands that Celtic can’t prosper unless Rangers are there. The rest of the clubs understand that as well. Therefore you have to have cognisance of these things when you’re pursuing public policy.
Keep our name out of it you incoherent fool.
If our prosperity depends on the survival of Rangers it’s time our values and priorities changed. You of all people should know this after your lecturing last year. Celtic have not been well served by their association with Rangers, nor vice versa. As a combined entity, the ‘Old Firm’ have not been good for Scotland.
I’m keen to hear what his “public policy” on the matter is. Salmond goes on to say:
“We’ve certainly been arguing to HMRC on one hand, and indeed to Rangers, to for goodness sake get a settlement, get a settlement and a structure over time whereby Rangers can continue because Rangers must continue for the future of Scottish football and for the fabric of the country.”
How dare you argue with HMRC? Even Rangers admit the potential underpayment could be £75m. How many nurses, teachers and policemen would that employ, Mr Salmond? This is the true cost of his position.
This sorry business has nothing to do with Celtic, I hope our club make this clear to provocative politicians. All you die-hard Celtic supporters out there better let this man know he has no right to speak for you.
“Fabric of the country”. He got that bit right, alas.
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The most diehard Scottish supporter understands that Scotland can’t prosper unless England are there. The rest of the Uk understand that as well. Therefore you have to have cognisance of these things when you’re pursuing public policy
Alec Agreed!
This is getting serious now with wee Ecks statements over the last 24 hours ..I think its time now for ALL SPL/SFL chairmen to make a statement strongly condeming Ecks words. Im afraid that this need to get political so wheel out the good doctor Reid and get his friends in politics to do the same.
Fantastic Paul67, outstanding post.
Hail Hail
That’s it, I’ve decided to pay no more taxes.Instead i will “agree a settlement”.Salmond is not fit for purpose.
matty6721 says:
16 February, 2012 at 12:44
FFS we don’t need war criminal Reid to say anything. We can speak for ourselves.
hamiltontim says:
16 February, 2012 at 12:38
Didn’t realise she had it in her.
The missus has just txt to say that she’s spent the morning emailing various politicians including Alex Nicola and Shona.
Get in there doll!!!!!
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She’s too good for you.
A public sector worker I know has just been told their position is ‘under review’. Don’t believe for a minute that tax cheating of any stripe isn’t a victimless crime.
Pantaloon Duck, thanks.
DBBIA, deleted. Language.
Steinreignedsupreme, thanks.
MWD, bizarre.
paulsatim, haven’t but its’ an idea.
Aipple, indeed.
St Martin’s Bhoy, I hear you.
Poordeadking, deleted. Language.
South Of Tunis, would rather not try, though.
voguepunter , thanks.
Sandman, cheers.
oglach, would not be out of order.
jimtim, aye.
31003, I’ll try to incorporate questions into my replies [see!]. Used to do this. It’s the volume of comments and questions that’s the challenge….
philvisreturns, indeed.
ASonOfDan, I hear you.
St Martin’s Bhoy, oh yes indeed.
Poordeadking, cheers.
MadraRua, take care.
garcia lorca, I hear you.
merseycelt, thanks.
Lennon n Mc….Mjallby, good point.
Larrybhoy, “incoherent fool” has a ring to it.
navanbhoy, too true.
celtictom, thank you.
Good afternoon bhoys and ghirls.
I’m a long time browser on the site but this is my first contribution.
So Wee Feck thinks that Scotland can prosper without the rotten union, but yet doesn’t think Celtic can prosper without the rotten mob? Sounds like cognitive dissonance to me.
Let Glasgow Flourish. Let the currants die.
Lay off the Old Firm, Mr Salmond – Glasgow has more ‘shameful’ problems
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Kevin McKenna
The Observer, Sunday
Old Firm football matches in the 1980s always carried a brisk challenge for me and my friends: how to partake of a four-hour drinking session before the match and remain upright enough to gain admittance and avoid trouble.
Once, before the 1982 Scottish League Cup final, a student friend won £100 on a slot machine and so the task of remaining sensible became ever more difficult. Yet the only discordant note of an otherwise splendid day occurred at the Strathclyde University disco later that night, when some of us were refused entry to a Martha and the Muffins concert on account of our dishevelled apparel and unsteady gait.
The following day we learned of the customary arrests for public drunkenness and acts of casual violence that are the usual aftermath of a Celtic-Rangers game, and we were thankful that we hadn’t been caught up in any of it.
It’s on occasions such as these that your gran’s Hail Marys come in handy, I suppose. And we read, too, about the pious outrage of assorted local politicians and police chiefs, which, yet again, betrayed a disturbing level of ignorance and stupidity about the nature of drinking in parts of Glasgow and its link to poverty and lack of education.
The latest in the unbroken, 123-year series of Celtic-Rangers games occurred last Wednesday evening. When the dust had settled, after an admittedly towsy encounter, three Rangers players were dismissed for dangerous tackles and many others were booked for clumsy challenges. The Ibrox club had gone into this game under a great deal of pressure, as Celtic had outplayed them in each of their previous three encounters. It was hardly surprising that they would deploy a more robust approach on this occasion.
There was a mild kerfuffle on the touchline as the game ended, when Neil Lennon, the Celtic manager, and Ally McCoist, the Rangers manager-elect, momentarily snarled at each other. There may even have been some admonitory finger-waving.
These scenes so horrified Strathclyde’s permanently agitated chief constable, Stephen House, that he thought it necessary to disturb Alex Salmond over his breakfast the next day. Within hours the first minister was making a statement to Holyrood about these “shameful” scenes and calling for a “summit” where selected cops, representatives of Celtic and Rangers and some football bureaucrats could hammer out the “issues”.
I was surprised that Celtic, in particular, didn’t tell Salmond to stick to serious politics and tell the police to behave themselves. For this is nothing other than a political stunt. You can tell when a first minister is struggling in the opinion polls; they decide to “do something” about the Old Firm, confident that it will give them some breathing space from the travails of properly running the country. Salmond’s predecessor, Jack McConnell, did the same with his sectarianism “summit” in 2005, which, predictably, achieved absolutely nothing.
There is a police agenda at work behind this latest outbreak of hand-wringing by civic Scotland about the “Old Firm problem”. And when there is a police agenda in a democracy we must all be very wary.
For weeks prior to Wednesday’s encounter between Scotland’s two largest clubs, there had been a high-profile press campaign highlighting apparently depressing increases in street violence and domestic incidents when Celtic and Rangers play.
At the previous game, on 20 February, more than 200 arrests were made in Glasgow; police sources claimed that their cells were full up and that prisoners had to be bussed outside Glasgow. The police, who are always steadfast and honest, must be challenged on this claim and asked to provide empirical and documented evidence for it.
The clear implication by the police is that Old Firm games cause all of this. It’s a depressingly simplistic attitude from an outfit whose role is to remain at the end of a very short leash held by our democratically elected institutions.
Scotland has a ruinous relationship with alcohol, and this is heightened in very poor and deprived urban areas. A postcode analysis of all the crimes and misdemeanours following Old Firm games will reveal that the majority of perpetrators reside in a handful of postal districts. These will be among the most socially deprived neighbourhoods in Europe. Very few residents of Bearsden, Giffnock and Bishopbriggs will have been apprehended.
Old Firm games possess an almost sacred intensity that has to be savoured at least once in a lifetime. People treat them as special events, and those who are inclined to drink will drink rather more in the hours that surround these games.
The rivalry is a tribal one, based on centuries of religious, cultural and political differences. Tie it up with conflicting ideas of nationhood and you possess a combustible concoction.
It is typical of middle-class atheists to scorn the role that religion and national identity play in these conflicts. Yet while they are denied many other opportunities in life, associations and friendships based on tribal and neighbourhood loyalty will always prevail.
When the chief executives of Celtic and Rangers dutifully attend this pantomime summit, they must ask some questions of the police and politicians. Here are three: why has Glasgow city centre become a no-go area for women on Friday and Saturday nights? Why is knife crime still increasing despite your high-profile campaigns? And why are you, first minister, not convening a summit about these issues?
Our political chiefs and assorted executive plods should stop wasting our time and money posturing at their bogus “Old Firm” summit. Instead, they should be holding a poverty summit to look seriously at the issue of deprivation, which in turn leads to alcoholism, drug addiction, violent crime and domestic abuse. This is the apocalypse that stalks the needy in our midst, not Celtic versus Rangers.
AND HOW WILL GOING OVER EASY ON TAX CHEATS IMPROVE MATTERS
I like the wee game started by Tully 57 last night.
Here’s my input of past hun players I’m delighted for today.
60’s..Wullie Johnston and Grieg
70’s..McDonald and Wullie Johnston
80’s..Ian Ferguson and Stuart McCall
90’s..Duncan Ferguson and Mark Hately
00’s..Novo and Dallas
10’s..McCulloch and McCurry
Having said that, Ive met some ex hun players over the years who were brand new…
Henderson, Jackson, Provan, Davy Wilson.
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Bada Bing, you’ve been shared.
jmcgtimalloy, welcome.
Press conference at Ibroke today, 3.30pm, announcing the arrival of Bud Flud?:
http://darkwingduck.wikia.com/wiki/The_Liquidator
Read this in DR today:
The focus, reflected in many sections of the media, on Rangers’ current troubles reveals a range of disturbing dimensions of what are, apparently, priority considerations for significant sections of the Scottish public. The dominant emphasis seems to be on how to, if not get Rangers off scot free, then, more realistically, minimise the consequences for them. There are, at best, fleeting, token references to the reality of financial suffering for the innocent people caught up in this web of institutional failure. At the same time, another issue is also becoming depressingly apparent.
The onus on footballers to be positive role models is repeatedly emphasised and the attendant responsibility for football in general is self-evident. Despite this, the clamour to ‘keep’ Rangers in Scottish football has stressed, such as, the importance of Celtic v Rangers fixtures to fans. The same bauble, apparently, according to self-styled pundits, is even dangled in front of new recruits to Celtic or Rangers who, we are assured are attracted so much by the prospect of playing in a Glasgow derby that it is a key factor in their decision to sign. No one, it is frequently emphasised, could possibly live without it……! Similarly, the question of why Rangers’ punishment, in a football sense, should be restricted to having a maximum of ten points deduction for the good of Scottish football is another recurring echo. However, in accepting the responsibility of football to set a good example, especially to young people, surely the need for self interest in terms of Rangers FC is of secondary importance.
The clamour for salvation along with frenzied searches desperately seeking ways for Rangers to wriggle free from any legal and financial hooks – and remain relatively unscathed – are, it seems, paramount. If only for the good of so many impressionable youngsters, is there no voice associated with Rangers willing to articulate humility or apology or both? Is there no possibility of Scottish Football’s public leaders honestly acknowledging the serious failings of a member club? Will sufficient numbers within the Scottish media redirect their attention from the search for potential saviours of Rangers to focus on why certain types of morally unacceptable failure must be highlighted as exactly that? In defiance of their football manager’s rallying rhetoric, might Scotland be spared the spectacle of a concerted cry of anguish from supporters against the prospect of ‘their’ club having to pay ‘their’ dues instead of any meaningful recognition and public acknowledgement of the financial implications for innocent individuals and organisations?
Inevitably, responses to the above are unlikely to be positive. Meanwhile, young people in Scotland who, rightly or wrongly, are subject to the significant influence of football in directing their moral compass, have the lesson reinforced that it’s actually OK to ignore the law of the land (including the need to pay tax for the greater good). It is being indelibly impressed on young (and many not so young!) minds that the trick is to get off with premeditated ‘failure’. Or that, at least, it’s fine to grab as much as possible for oneself regardless of the impact on others.
No, it is of course now even more likely that another sad dimension of the highly questionable Rangers legacy since 1873 could be as an institutional role model of denial and deception in 21st century Scotland. Possibly more worrying is that there might well be a tacit approval and support by significant numbers of the population who should (and, possibly, do) know better. “The best wee country in the world ……..”? Aye right; and, most certainly not, ‘Aye Ready’.
Well said, Paul 67.
I now have a topical objection to the SNP, as well as an ideological one. In saying that, I do not believe the utterances of Mr Brian Donohoe on Valentines day reflect the interests of his constituents- one being my own mother -or the Labour party. I’ve asked the party for clarification on this.
Unionist Sir David Murray backing Alex Salmond
Sir David said he still supported the Union
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Rangers owner Sir David Murray is backing First Minister Alex Salmond for a second term in office.
The long-time Unionist said Mr Salmond was the “best choice” for Scotland in the current difficult climate.
He said he still supported the Union but felt the SNP had demonstrated it could lead a competent government.
Speaking ahead of the general election last May, Sir David had said a Conservative victory would be in the long-term interests of the country.
In 2007 Sir David accused Alex Salmond of “intimidating” Scotland’s business community and said independence would lead to greater taxes.
He had also warned that it could lead to anti-Scottish sentiment among business chiefs in the City of London.
On Sunday the former Rangers chairman said he remained in favour of the Union but was giving his support to Alex Salmond.
“Over the years I have been asked on numerous occasions my views on Scottish politics,” he said.
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The SNP has demonstrated that they can run a competent government and Alex Salmond makes a fine first minister”
Sir David Murray
“I now intend to make my present views clear, but have no intention to make any further political statement or to become involved in party politics.
“As people know, although I have never been party political, my views have always been in favour of the continuation of the Union.
“They still are. However, the SNP under Alex Salmond has demonstrated that they can run a competent government and Alex Salmond makes a fine first minister.
“I think Alex deserves a second term in office, and he is the best choice for Scotland during these difficult times.”
The former Rangers chairman is founder of Murray International Holdings, one of Scotland’s largest firms.
Mr Salmond said: “I am delighted to receive a personal endorsement from one of Scotland’s most respected business leaders.
“It is all the more significant because David Murray is not a party political person or independence supporter – he is backing a track record of achievement and delivery over these last four years.
“Like David, people all over Scotland will be judging this election on who has the best team and the best programme to take Scotland forward, and I hope that they come to the same positive conclusion.”
Just had a text from my old man. He is an elected member for the SNP and is climbing the walls at what Salmond has been saying………and my Da isn’t even a Celtic fan.
VP
Aye so she tells me!! :-)
So, now we know what would have happened in an independent Scotland if TFOD had incurred tax debts of £75 million plus.
Nothing. No pursuit of the debt, no FTT, no administration.
Absolutely nothing.
justrememberthatatthereferendum CSC
Salmond really is an idiot. While there is a Rangers you have a group of people who describe themselves as Unionist on the back of the whole Ulster/Rangers/Union Jack thing. OK this might not influence these people in the unlikely event of them voting but even still for Nationalist politician to try to save a Unionist organisation …..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82KP7otdYJw
will the teams enter the field at Poundland on saturday to the sound of Harry Johnson and the All Stars?
Malarkey says:
16 February, 2012 at 12:38
”Then there are all those who are left-wing and instinctively hate tax evaders.”
Thats a rare statement!
Murray condemns independence plan
David Murray (left) said independence could harm Scotland
Rangers FC chairman Sir David Murray has accused Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond of “intimidating” Scotland’s business community.
Mr Murray said the Nationalist leader had tried to force business into staying silent on independence.
The tycoon said “time was running out” for captains of industry to stand up for the Union before May’s election.
But Mr Salmond said many high profile businessmen were positive about a move towards independence.
According to Mr Murray, in an interview with The Sunday Times newspaper, independence would lead to greater taxes.
He said: “Salmond seems to be trying to intimidate business. I hope individual businesses do come out.
What you cannot have is the business community waking up in May saying they did not realise
Sir David Murray
“Business people opposed to independence need to be vocal.”
He added: “The Union has served us well. Whether you like it or not, we have benefited from it.
“Why should we jeopardise it? There is no doubt in my mind that the majority of my staff would be taxed more in a separate Scotland.
“What you cannot have is the business community waking up in May saying they did not realise. That would be too late.”
Mr Murray warned that independence could even lead to anti-Scottish sentiment among business chiefs in the City of London.
The businessman also said that he had argued with his friend Sir Sean Connery, a staunch SNP supporter, about the issue of independence.
Growing numbers
But Mr Salmond said he was “very relaxed” about the remarks and pointed to the support of business leaders such as Crawford Beveridge, vice president of American computer firm Sun Microsystems, Kwik-Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer, Ben Thomson, the chief executive of investment bank Noble, and Bill Samuel, former RBS economist.
He added: “The growing numbers in the business community who are positive about the SNP and independence shows support is gathering ground significantly.
“And poll information indicating an SNP lead among AB voters, as well as every other category, points to very substantial business support.”
“I’m pleased that David recognises the arguments for lower corporate tax to stimulate economic growth in Scotland. We have no plans to increase personal tax.”
HAil HAil
Well said Paul.
How ridiculous, people are having to fundraise to help a young girl receive treatment through private health that should be provided by the state and Salmond has the brass neck to argue that HMRC should not pursue our taxes.
Funny the amount of people in the media that want to tell us the Celtic Support what we want and what we need, there’s hundreds and thousands of them and not one of them a Celtic man or woman???
Hmmm
Paul
‘Fabric of the country’, indeed …
If, like me, you find yourself curious about the eventual effects of Foe Malign FC ceasing to exist, you may also have found yourself wondering how quickly those effects will become apparent.
Will the forces of darkness simply disappear into deep, dark caves and desolate uplands, like the closing scenes from a Tolkien film?
Sadly, I think not.
Already, we can be sure that the dissolution of that fun loving institution will merely displace much of the anti-Irish, anti-Catholic hostility which still lurks under the skin of so many Scots and merely found a willing vehicle for expression under the Dignity FC banner.
Let me give you an up-to-the-minute example of what I mean:
This week the Herald ran a leader entitled, ‘Most Scots have had enough of sectarianism, it seems.’
The opening paragraph of this piece reads: ‘A new poll suggests nearly three in four would like to see Orange and Irish Republican-themed parades banned. Of course, this means that more than one in four would oppose such a ban and, as Ian Wilson, former grand master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland, puts it: “When you live in a democratic society, you are expected to tolerate other people’s foibles.”
Similarly, during today’s ‘Good Morning Scotland’ BBC news programme, I heard remarks about the number of ‘republican and Orange parades’ [I quote the words in the order in which they were used in the programme].
These matters were debated in the media at some length following Sir John Orr’s ‘Report on Marches and Parades’ published in 2005. However, the debate has clearly not led to the sort of changes in attitude one would have hoped for, or expected …
For information: the Orr report showed that during the 9 months of January to September 2004 the Police were aware of 1,428 marches or parades having taken place across Scotland.
755 of these were identified by Police as ‘Orange’ in nature; 18 as ‘Catholic or Republican’ and 655 as ‘Other’ (e.g. connected with things like Highland Games, other religions (e.g. Sikh, Hindu), Youth Groups (e.g. Scouts or Guides), Remembrance events, Council events, gala days and fetes, Riding of Marches, political or trade union activities, etc.)
The fact that this sort of lazy reporting continues to be found in mainstream media provides a good example of precisely the sort of prejudice which prevails in many parts of Scotland, and illustrates a sort of residual bias against the country’s Irish-Catholic populace.
FF
oglach says:
16 February, 2012 at 12:17
Re RE post The Ulster Scot siege mentality so prevalent in the North of Ireland is alive and well in Scotland. The Protestant Establishment for a Protestant people are manning the walls of their ‘New Derry’ in readiness to repulse the Irish Catholic assault on their heritage. Cries of ‘No Surrender’ resound across the West of Scotland. In the halls of the Scots Parliament and Masonic lodges machinations of Machiavellian proportions are underway. The combined forces of the Scots media and government are mobilised to ensure that under no circumstances the law, morality, right and common sense are allowed to enter debate. The Ulster Scots lexicon of excuses is dusted off to defend the indefensible – Heritage, Culture, Society and of course failure to acknowledge any responsibility for their plight. The British public are being bombarded by a Pro Rangers propaganda blitz that Dr Goebbels would envy. Educated articulated dissent is ‘Verboten’. Dissidents are portrayed as irrational and openly dismissed as being motivated by hatred other voices are drowned out by the media openly calling them liars.
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As in life, so too in death Oglach.
i believe we are getting close to the time when Celtic simply have to say something publicly
after all what is being suggested…IN OUR NAME!
TAX DODGING………………NOT SO BAD
PAYE…………………………..NOT SO BAD
GAINING AN UNFAIR SPORTING ADVANTAGE……………….NOT SO BAD
NOT PAYING YOUR FOOTBALL DEBTS………………..OCH THATS FOR THE GOOD OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
CELTIC NEED THESE TAX DODGING, CHEATING VERMIN OR WE WIL ALL DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE’RE DOOMED CAPTAIN, DOOMED I SAY!!!!!!
Unless of course, we seek to have a fair, honest competition run with integrity that ensures sanctions for any member club found to be openly flaunting this ethos.
HANG THEM I SAY!
HANG THEM HIGH, FOR ALL TO SEE AND BE WARNED THAT JUST LIKE THE FOLLOWING THEY WERE NOT TOO BIG TO FAIL
LEHMAN BROTHERS
WOOLWORTHS
BEAR STERNS
WASHINGTON MUTUAL
jmcgtimalloy says:
16 February, 2012 at 12:48
Welcome,you’ll fit in ,nicely.
Paul67 – I think you are being overly critical of our First Minister.
Its hardly his fault, that someone misplaced or lost the data, that would conclusively show how bad Rangers and their hun hoards actually are for football and Scotland in general.
I am quite sure, that with this information to hand, he would be able to have a more informed and ultimately, better opinion……..
The Fat Minister is an Ambulance Chaser.
play
great article Paul67
keep it up and thanks
Will Celtic issue an official statement today putting Salmond, the SNP, the Labour Party and the media back in their box and re-iterate that Celtic DO NOT need Rangers to survive and thrive.
I think they should
SIR DAVID MURRAY, one of Scotland’s best known Unionists, last night backed Alex Salmond for a second term as First Minister.
The former Rangers chairman supported the Conservatives in last year’s General Election and spoke out against the SNP in 2007 on behalf of Scottish business leaders.
But now he says Mr Salmond “makes a fine First Minister” and his “competent” record proves that he and his party deserve another four years.
The tycoon’s dramatic change of heart is a massive boost for the Nationalists and a further sign that public opinion is turning in the party’s favour ahead of May’s poll.
Sir David, 59, stressed that he was still firmly against breaking up the Union and added that he would not take any further part in the election campaign.
Speaking to the Sunday Express, he said: “Over the years I have been asked on numerous occasions my views on Scottish politics.
“I now intend to make my present views clear, but have no intention of making any further political statement or to become involved in party politics.
“Although I have never been party political, my views have always been in favour of the continuation of the Union. They still are.
“However, the SNP under Alex Salmond has demonstrated that they can run a competent government and Alex Salmond makes a fine First Minister. Alex deserves a second term in office. He is the best choice for Scotland during these difficult times.”
Mr Salmond, who attended yesterday’s Hearts match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, said he was “delighted” to win the personal backing of “one of Scotland’s most respected business leaders”.
He added: “It is all the more significant as David Murray is not an independence supporter – he is backing a record of achievement and delivery over these last four years.
“Like David, people all over Scotland will be judging this election on who has the best team and the best programme to take Scotland forward, and I hope they come to the same conclusion. Sir David Murray has looked after Scotland well and is a national treasure” Last week, the Scottish Sunday Express exclusively revealed that one in five Labour supporters and almost a third of Tories and Lib Dems want to give the SNP another chance.
READING AWE THIS ABOOT RA HUNS IS FUN BUT READ ON.
Paul 67
Have a good one for you,just received final notice re Hunter & Clark Ltd Gallowgate, they went into Administration May 2010 owed me as a Creditor, £1.700.00.They now have gone, from Administration to Dissolution, whats the difference regarding Liquidation.By the way as you know Been TT for 33yrs feel as though I have consumed a 40ozs every day since Monday.Due to personal matters not had time to post,over the past week,however have not missed my daily dose of CQN keep up the good work lads spreading the GOSPEL.
Awerabest PJ
ps Great post Paul
Does anyone think there might be a banner at the Hibs game?
something like
“CELTIC DOES NOT NEED RANGERS!!!!!!!! STOP TELLING US WE DO”
Just about spat my lunch over the keyboard there –
Sky Sports News presenter going into adverts voices over clip of TFPLG at Hun training ground:
“In Only Fools And Horses, Del boy said to Rodney, ‘This time next year we’ll be millionaires.’ If only Ally McCoist could say the same. Rangers in administration, more coming up next…”
Malc says:
16 February, 2012 at 12:26
This clown has immediately isolated at 60,000 votes in his quest for independence, but at the same time probably secured hundreds of thousands more by showing his support for the tax-dodgers.
Scotland, I fear, is doomed.
Are there only 60,000 Celtic supporters in Scotland ? I feel he has alienated far more than that.
Scottish record broken as 933 businesses go bust
Published on Thursday 6 August 2009 21:28
A RECORD number of Scottish companies went bust over the past year, according to analysis of government insolvency figures.
Accountant and business adviser PKF yesterday confirmed that 933 Scottish companies went into liquidation in the 12 months to the end of June – 145 more than in 2002, the previous record year.
Company insolvencies peaked in the third quarter of last year at 277, equivalent to half the annual total for some previous years.
PKF’s analysis was based on recent figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy. But Bryan Jackson, corporate recovery partner at PKF, claimed the figures masked a bleaker reality because of a combination of government leniency in collecting business taxes and banks’ reluctance to realise debt losses.
Personal insolvencies have also hit a new record, with 23,792 in the year, 457 a week. And the figures are set to climb higher, warned Jackson, who said Scottish Government proposals to ease the route into bankruptcy could create a culture of “revolving door” bankruptcies.
“While this can be a solution in the short term, the concern is that we are creating an environment where individuals see they can accumulate debts in the expectation that they can be written off after a year,” he said.