Newco chairman, Dave King, this evening issued a remarkable statement. Not for the first time he referenced Celtic, but on this occasion, he became the first person inside the game to put the Stripping of Titles Rangers won during their EBT and DOS years on the table.
His statement also blankly contradicted an earlier statement he made, when he asserted, “I follow the logic of the argument that if we lose the tax case then we probably gained some competitive advantage.”
With the tax case lost, and many fair-minded agreeing with his earlier sentiment and calling for titles to be stripped, however, today King said:
“Whether the scheme was in place or not, or whether it survived tax scrutiny or not, made no difference whatsoever to the playing squad of the Club during that period and hence had no impact on the performance on the pitch.”
That’s:
“If we lose the tax case then we probably gained some competitive advantage.”
Followed by:
“Had no impact on the performance on the pitch.”
“Competitive advantage.”
“No impact on the performance.”
In 2012 he even issued an apology and suggested “commercial reparation to the other clubs” was in order.
“Reparation” because “if we lose the tax case” we “gained some competitive advantage”.
In five years he moved from saying Rangers gained a competitive advantage because of the illegal EBT use, and commercial reparations to other clubs was due, to denying any wrongdoing whatsoever.
He should also have read the Celtic statement more carefully. King today said Celtic, “have attempted to influence the footballing authorities to alter its historic football honours”.
Celtic’s statement called merely for a review, “We are sure now that the footballing authorities in Scotland will wish to review this matter. Celtic awaits the outcome of their review.”
The altering of football honours issue was not put on the table by our club – you can thank Dave King for that thought provoking notion.
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Davidopoulos
Billy big boots superstars….dont need them.
Sell him pronto.
HH
The Sun understands…..before u hang draw and quarter SA….
DAVIDOPOULOS on 10TH JULY 2017 10:33 AM
NatKnow on 10th July 2017 10:29 am
Title stripping is a natural CONSEQUENCE of the cheating that went on.
What are CQNers views on an appropriate PUNISHMENT for the extensive and systematic breaches of League and Association rules?
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Absolutely no punishment required…provided that SFA and SPFL declare that Sevco are a new club with no valid claim to Deidco’s titles…
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That should certainly happen – I guess it’s difficult to apply football punishments to a club that no longer exists.
Starry Plough
Looks like i was right about SA.
Badly advised.
Id sell him and buy Paddy.
HH
TGM
I disagree, I think he is a very important cog in the machine. Not irreplaceable, but important nonetheless.
If he is trying to get the best deal possible from the club then fair enough.
I would agree though, that it is time for Celtic to make their final offer and say take it or leave it pal.
ZIGGYDOC1 on 10TH JULY 2017 9:50 AM
THEORIGINALSADIESBHOY on 10TH JULY 2017 9:13 AM
Any advice on local bars showing the game would be much appreciated.
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I watched a game in Sorrento pub years ago.
I think it might be called Chaplin’s. The only problem might be the fact that it’s on Premier.
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Thanks mate. Sorry for not replying sooner but experiencing problems with hotel wifi.
On another note, I’ve read two reports this morning that we have signed Olivier Ntcham for £7m. One was from UTLR on Facebook and the other from a French journo. There’s also someone reporting that Paddy has made up his mind that he wants to come back to Celtic for a crack at the Champions League. News of this next week supposedly.
Is any of it true???
NATKNOW on 10TH JULY 2017 10:44 AM
DAVIDOPOULOS on 10TH JULY 2017 10:33 AM
Suspend yourself not by the tender parts awaiting that one.
I’d like SA to stay – but if we can’t work it out then no big deal. Brendan will have his own view of what SA is worth.
The current feelgood factor at CP is under threat.
How is it possible to stand back and watch your club being shafted by cheats and bigots, and do nothing?
Thats what i want to know.
Peter. when are you going to do something?
QUONNO on 10TH JULY 2017 10:46 AM
NATKNOW on 10TH JULY 2017 10:44 AM
DAVIDOPOULOS on 10TH JULY 2017 10:33 AM
Suspend yourself not by the tender parts awaiting that one.
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Fair point mate. Some proactivity required on this one clearly. Won’t hold my breath either. It will be the fans that force it if anyone. As others have noted, there is a real possibility of a backlash from people that expect the game to have integrity.
Is it possible for the SMSM to report on our latest multi million pound signing without the juxtaposition of some made up negativity around one of our players in the process of negotiating his new contract.
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD
Mate you’ve been dying to call him a billy big baws and if yer basing it on an unsubstianted Sun report what can I say??
The idea that the folk on here don’t read or are influenced by the SMSM is a bit of joke:))
Stop kidding yerself oan man:))
Erza Rekord, Sun n Times!!
It’s fairly typical of CQN tho’ somebody posts something and two pages later it’s grown arms legs and a hipster beard into something it isn’t..
I doubt SA is that dumb to let his advisors pick his next move..
The Sun piece reeks…
In other news…
Are Aberdeen really going into their Europa League qualifier on Thursday having played only two pre-season friendlies???
Mental…
I say again, how is it possible to stand back and watch Celtic being shafted by cheats and bigots, and do nothing?
HH
Starry Plough
I dont read the Scoddish gutter press.
Im more concerned with Stuart’s attitude.
Why does he think he is so good?
He is far from the finished article, and im sure Brendan has told him that.
If he doesnt want to play for Celtic, he needs to move on.
HH
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD
What a loada shite mate.
What attitude, you’re basing your attitude on a piece posted on here from the Sun.
Nothing you have written has been substantiated anywhere.
Tom Rogic took his time to negotiate his deal and suddenly he’s a billy big baws
Maybe it’s the supporters attitudes that need looking at!!!
TGM,
You are beginning to sound like Bob “Bulldog” Bristow from Frasier.
Calm down.
NATKNOW. 1029
Shoot them. Works for me.
Think of how the UK had to take extreme measures over mad cow disease. Same applies for mad hun disease.
Shoot them. Put them out of their misery,it’s the only humane response.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 10TH JULY 2017 11:11 AM
NATKNOW. 1029
Shoot them. Works for me.
Think of how the UK had to take extreme measures over mad cow disease. Same applies for mad hun disease.
Shoot them. Put them out of their misery,it’s the only humane response.
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Best suggestion I’ve read yet! :-)
Starry Plough
Thom the Tim
Bhoys im calm.
I give my opinion, thats all
Id swap SA for Paddy.
But you wont be surprised by that:)
HH
THEGREENMAN
I doubt the club will comment further until after the linfield game is out of the way. I think that’s wise.
As for Stuart Armstrong,he’s a very intelligent guy. He has a career to concern himself about. But he will be looking medium to long term,and that means short term with Celtic.
He need look no further for a precedent than Liam Miller who moved at roughly the same age-and wrecked a promising career.
Geez a signing! Any signing! …………. so long as he’s called Paddy Roberts :-))
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 10TH JULY 2017 5:51 AM
What’s the chances?
http://glasgowgospel.org/exclusive-paddy-roberts-i-want-to-go-back-to-celtic-for-champions-league-tilt/
I would think ,good.He is only 20.3 years with us,playing well,hopefully in the CL would give him his pick of teams.He loves what BR did for him.If Armstrong does not want to sign,then the money is there to take Paddy back.
The feel good factor would be worth the money alone.The wee man is the real deal.
BMCUWP
We can all have opinions about everything, we can agree or disagree.
My opinion is that if the PLC dont directly challenge the SFA/HUNS, we will be laying down to cheating and corruption.
We all have to make a choice.
Sporting Integrity or Corruption.
I know what is right and what is wrong, its that simple.
HH
I^m worried about the Green Man’s attitude¨
Why does he think he’s so calm:))
If he doesn’t want to play for CQN then Kerrydale street beckons.
I^ll drive him over there myself:)))
Laters Bhoys lunch with an old friend beckons!!
Starry Plough
I want to play for CQN:)
But….I demand the right to rant:)
HH
Paddy Roberts:
Some balance needed ? The boy was great in the run in, no doubt. But the playing surface up here will affect his game.
Brendan’s first choice was James Forrest for large parts of the season.
The price may be too much, in terms of what the manager feels he can get for the cash.
The Green Man
Two rants a day.
Take it or leave it, pal…
;)
I’ll be sorry to see Stuart go but you can’t turn down 10 million if he isn’t prepared to sign on.
Ntcham sounds a similar player to Armstrong and it also looks like Paddy is coming back. Things are getting a bit crowded in midfield.
Davidopoulos
Thats a bit ‘unrealistic’, and hardly fair:)
HH
SSN showing several goal from Moussa as he is a target apparently for 4 clubs, just four what do their scouts watch?
TET,
I have to agree with you on all your posts.With a heavy heart.
Todays offerings from TSMSM,are nothing short of shameful.Bringing in Ricksen,and highlighting what the BTC is doing for his failing health.In fairness,what Ricksen said,did not back up their shocking headline.Said he was worried,but would just get on with it.There are no depths for these scum.
This is what we are up against.
TIMALOY29
SA fan club will be on you for saying that, they are concerned about his hair:)
HH
Double deal….Olivier and Paddy?
Now….that would be something.
HH
The Green Man says SACK THE Board on 10th July 2017 11:30 am
Davidopoulos
Thats a bit ‘unrealistic’, and hardly fair:)
HH
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Aw, Billy Big Baws is it???
:D
Turkeybhoy
Seriously the cretins are using that ?
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 10TH JULY 2017 10:49 AM
The current feelgood factor at CP is under threat.
How is it possible to stand back and watch your club being shafted by cheats and bigots, and do nothing?
Thats what i want to know.
Peter. when are you going to do something?
TGM,in all fairness,as far as I am led to believe,he only arrived back at the weekend from holiday.Let him get his cases unpacked.
I agree with you,but we must await the outcome of the SPFL meeting.I may be wrong,but does PL not sit on that board?.
Davidopoulos
‘I want the finest wines available to humanity, I want them here, and I want them now!:)
HH