There is no outrage louder than moral outrage, so I ignored this week’s stupidity by Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston, adding volume seemed moot, but if you look below the bonnet of this decision you’re likely to find the real story. Kilmarnock FC is in a critical condition.
They need your money this week, probably even more than they need the goodwill of their own fans. Mr Johnston’s most damaging folly has not been to offer Celtic fans a better deal than his own club’s supporters, it has been the failure to address the club’s financial imperative over a long number of years. Like another club I can think of, getting cash in the door is the only game in town, as a failure to do so would bring enormous consequences.
It is the Killie fans who suffer as “Speaking as a solicitor” Johnston clings to what passes for power at a busted flush. Don’t apologise for this week’s self-harming insult, instead be contrite about the actions which brought about the problem.
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Snake,
I overheard two guys talking at work and they mentioned utd, Aberdeen or hearts to win it now. (One was a jambo)
I piped up with ‘what aboot the league leaders?’
Im sure hibs were the last out of that lot to win it. On Monday the talk was no-one bar us will win it.
Morton apart as I think they have had their cup final, I wouldn’t bet against any of the rest winning it. Our pain is defo the rests gain.
paulsatim is neil lennon
15:24 on 26 September, 2013
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I had a wee look at the Celtic Nation FC gallery and discovered that I know the guy who took the photographs. He is also a Hoops fan.
I see via twitter and KDS that the resolution has been accepted
http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/single/?p=12499246&t=8850012
The KDS poster thinks this is difficult for Celtic to deal with. I on the other hand think this is perfect for the club, who can now say they are acting in the interest of shareholders, not themselves.
extract from Norwich CQN re Garry
“Up until that point Hooper had been awful. He looked slow, his touch was awful and he could certainly shed a few pounds (couldn’t we all), but when it came to putting the ball in the back of the net Hooper did his job – and he did it again in extra-time”
good luck to him, he’s well missed
Paulsatim – that appointment seems like a declaration of intent to me. Was already keeping an eye on developments but intrigued now.
Serie A news .
A 3-3 draw away to Bologna keeps Allegri in a job [ till the next game anyway ]
AC Milan are 12th in Serie A . 10 points off the top [Roma] and 3 points of the bottom [ Catania ].
Matri had one of his couldn’t hit a barn door nights. Missed an absolute sitter. Jeered by AC Milan fans throughout the game.. Given a 4/10 by the Fitba Pink [ ” offered nothing “].
Juve won 2-1 away to Chievo . A joke of an Honest Mistake [ no surprise ] prevented Chievo taking a 2-1 lead with 40 minutes to go…
Napoli needed two fab saves from the goalie [Reina] as they struggled to a 1-1 at home to Sassuolo.
Inter play Fiorentina tonight. A game that might merit watching .
I wish Fergus McCann was our leader at this time because he would’ve sorted that lot at the SFA out with this corruption
Tickets gone. Sorry to the guys who responded, gone to the 1st respondent.
HH
I’m kind of loving that fact that anybody with £1M of RFC shares this morning has just lost £30k from their shares on the basis of somebody selling 274 shares (£130 worth).
Parkheadcumsalford
12:44 on
26 September, 2013
While I have no truck with Kilmarnock (or Hearts for that matter), what irritates me is that the SMSM will use their predicament to suggest that the deid team needs be playing in the top league for the good of Scottish football.
I know what you are saying.The very idea that a team who vastly overspent,cheated on salaries,ignored the taxman,the National Insurance,and fiddled hundreds of creditors out of their money,to survive and prosper in the SPL,could be held up as the reason some teams,who acted fairly throughout,are in financial distress is mind boggling.
Wont stop the MSM though.
Mibbe someone could ask the Board at the next AGM, the following questions.
1. Is Amido Balde a real person or a figment of our imagination?
2. Is he a football player?
3. Who signed him?
4. How much is he being paid?
5. When will we see his like again?
6. is big Mo coming back in January?
Actually not loving that fact that said £1M shareholder has just gained £6100 on the basis of a 16 share buy (£8).
Stupid AIM.
SofTunis – I see Rino Gattuso has got his jotters from Palermo.
Of course this frees him up to ‘join the revolution’.
geordie munro
15:09 on 26 September, 2013
Micktt,I’m willing to bet some of these troglodytes will shout about orange bar stewards the next week if they were playing ‘them’.
Yep that I cannot disagree with.
HH
The Moon Bhoys
15:38 on
26 September, 2013
extract from Norwich CQN re Garry
“Up until that point Hooper had been awful. He looked slow, his touch was awful and he could certainly shed a few pounds (couldn’t we all), but when it came to putting the ball in the back of the net Hooper did his job – and he did it again in extra-time”
good luck to him, he’s well missed
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Not by me,can we not get over this guy please,his delaying tactics and lack of commitment caused our Manager to be distracted from proper preparatory work, to the extent Russell was avoided as he weakened the ” please stay Gary” argument.
Wasn’t missed vs Barca at CP but was missing in Nou Camp.
I have 2 mates who are Kilmaran*ers fans.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
excathedra44-Spot on.
DBBIA @ 15 48 ..
Yes . 26 th Palermo Manager to get his jotters from Maurizio Zamparini.
Heard Zamparini on the radio this am —– said it was ” regrettable ” and added that he regretted giving Gattuso the job and regretting that he hadn’t sacked him sooner. New guy has signed a 2 year contract and has promised ” sweat “.
Fitba blogs haven’t been slow to suggest that a well past it Gattuso would fit nicely into the current AC Milan defense.
Weeminger
Yep I’d go along with that. If the situation regarding possible reduction in ticket prices was known in advance then the individual takes their chances, or not as the case may be.
A lot of open discrimination on here to Gorillas,Chimps,Orangutans.Spare a thought before you type out your non PC post.
Moot .
I had a pal at Yooni who volunteered to organize something called the Weekly Moot for his fellow law students . I was surprised at him volunteering for anything , but , he was paid with a case of Claret every term.
geordie munro
15:00 on 26 September, 2013
HT,
Sftb laid it on a plate for ye but it still had to be put in the net. Very funny :)
I take it your gripe is the rip off reduction and not the fact killie are punting them on to our fans?
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I’m delighted that Killie are selling tickets to Celtic supporters. It’ll result, hopefully, in a bigger crowd and better atmosphere.
My gripe is that most of us bought tickets when they were at the set price of £26. It’s grossly unfair that these tickets are now available at £20 when there was never any indication that they would be at the initial sale.
Quite irked by this and it may result in Saturday being my last visit to Rugby Park until their chairman is removed.
Something that is within the gift of the clubs and supporters of the game in Scotland can be done to address this. That something needn’t require seismic change in the wider playing environment or media market to effect meaningful and positive change.
What do you mean by this?
Vae Victis!
philbhoy – bring it on!!!!
15:47 on 26 September, 2013
Mibbe someone could ask the Board at the next AGM, the following questions.1. Is Amido Balde a real person or a figment of our imagination?2. Is he a football player?3. Who signed him?4. How much is he being paid?5. When will we see his like again?6. is big Mo coming back in January?
Was at the game on Tuesday and watched him prior to kick off and half time, I just can’t fathom out what the score is with him, I’m willing to give the guy the benefit of the doubt till he has game time, but, what’s happening with him is something I’ve never seen before.
Hopefully wrong
HH
MickTT
Stories abound that Neil Lennon didn’t want him!
Stories mind.
He looked good against Liverpool, but hasn’t really had a chance to shine.
I hope he get’s a run.
SFTB 14.17
You obviously put a lot of thought into your post,you would think it was out of the “LM” manual.
In my experience of watching these coaches(clones) in action,I came to the opinion that most didn’t have a original thought in their heads
It always concerned me that a number of these luminaries we’re not adverse to using “Bully Boy” tactics allegedly ,on and off the field,not an example for young boys.
BTW John Collins ,I believe ,left CelticBC after suffering a leg break then was allowed to disappear of the radar.
Interesting case appears on the list (Rolls of Court) as a newly-raised action at the Court of Session today:-
Imran Ahmad v The Rangers Football Club Ltd
No indication of what the subject matter of the action is. No doubt all will become apparent soon enough!
South Of Tunis
15:55 on
26 September, 2013
DBBIA @ 15 48 ..
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Did Gattuso talk their chairman into giving laughatme a contract if so he should be sacked as well for not bagging Gattuso the minute he suggested it :))
Imagine there’s no Sevco
It’s easy if you try
No buns below us
Above only ICT
iPaddy……………..
No doubt the smsm will publish full details in the morning papers.
I’d love to hear Lafferty’s attempts at Parliamo Italiano.
Whilst the initial post on this discussion (Resolution for Celtic AGM re 2011 Licence) may be premature (and incorrect) it does bring those interested up to date with progress and points of debate.
http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/topic/8850012/3/
iPaddy McCourt Supports Wee Oscar
That will be his claim for money they owe him (allegedly)
It was suggested I mean alleged that the spivs would rack up as much debt against newcos assets leading up to the AGM and possible 2nd admin a while back TICK TOCK
morrissey the 23rd
20:56 on 25 September, 2013
mickbhoy1888 @ 20:44
Do you have any friends on CQN? Just curious.
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I have enough friends thank you very much. Never joined the site to ingratiate myself with other Celtic supporters. Maybe you did.
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Really mickbhoy1888, you had us all fooled for a while there.
You come across as being an angry, bitter little man who is most uncomfortable in the presence of his ‘fellow’ supporters.
Strange that.
Spoiler Alert
We’re still oot the League Cup!
South of Tunis –
I picked up a Don Letts dub compilation the other day on (very heavy) vinyl. As I was listening in my back garden eating some home made zabaglione ice cream I thought “this must be what it’s like to be South of Tunis”. My illusions were shattered when I later went down the pub and checked out the local “talent”.
Same garage different day – you got a Nectar Card.