Do you remember the early days of Celtic Quick News when one wit suggested this was a blog for accountants? Our early years did a great deal to bring a wider understanding of accounts and finance to Celtic fans – which was a good thing.
Today your fan of Scottish football needs to know about more than the game and amortisation, a semester or two in law school is an enormous advantage. We touch on legal matters here but last night I enjoyed reading the forensic analysis on the wonderful Duff and Phelps on the Web 3D Law blog. It’s worth 10 minutes of your day, each day, the most recent blog especially. I also assume you are all keeping an eye on the substantial thoughts on Paul McConville’s blog. If not, I want to know why.
So much for accounts and the law, today I want to discuss philosophy with you.
When football-types talk about morality and hypocrisy they are usually worth listening to, if only for comedic value. Anyone experiencing the Scottish media will not doubt that morality is subjective and chameleon in nature. This question has exercised great minds for centuries, if only they had the benefit of our effervescent radio luminaries.
Despite being metaphorically surrounded by morally opportunistic hypocrites, Ally McCoist felt so secure in his demands for Rangers that he didn’t dodge the issue yesterday.
When asked if Rangers should be kicked out of the SPL he accepted it “might be the right thing to do morally and people will have their own opinions on it, with differences far and varied.
“There’s an argument the right thing to do is for Rangers to go down to the Third Division and that might be the case if it’s a Newco after liquidation.
“But is it the correct thing to do for Scottish football? Probably not. Everybody’s got a dilemma and that’s why there are so many opinions on it.
“Whether people like it or not, Rangers and Celtic are different because of the size and magnitude of the two clubs.
“Supporters of other clubs and some Old Firm supporters say you can’t have rules for some clubs and not for others.
“In an ideal world, that would be 100 per cent correct. I would absolutely and totally agree with that.
“But the fact of the matter is we’re asking if it would be good for the rest of the SPL if Rangers went down to the Third Division? The answer has to be no.
“I don’t envy the people who have to make that decision. I can understand the hypocrisy of it but Rangers and Celtic are different.”
Rangers are different – no dispute about that, Ally. Celtic are different again, but if it is hypocritical and morally wrong to provide support for these clubs which has never been extended to a smaller club, we cannot subvert our sport – and remember, the word SPORT implies that outcomes are determined on a level playing field – Rangers must be treated no differently than Gretna.
And just one correction for Ally: liquidation-and-phoenix would not see Rangers drop to the Third Division. A Newco in the Third Division would not have dropped from anywhere, it would be a new company and new football team. Rangers would, in these circumstances, go pop!
One* team in Glasgow,
There’s only one team in Glasgow.
One team in Glasgow,
There’s only one team in Glasgow.
*excluding, juniors, youths, lower leagues, amateurs and Celtic Ladies.
Pop! And they’re gone!
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Summa of Sammi…. on 29 April, 2012 at 09:49 said:
Onya,BUDDI.
Cheer them on for us.
The best revenge is to live well.
And then perhaps live so well you realise revenge is not needed
TT, you will be targeted by them, remove the number.
The stage is set:
http://twitpic.com/9f42hy
Anyone help this FF novice?
“First Masonic Meeting On Tuesday
Have a meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, It’s my first my forms went in about a month ago.
What will this meeting involve, any advice would be great, what to wear, what to say, what not to say…”
sparkleghirl on 29 April, 2012 at 10:03 said:
Dan – I think I’m going to get a print of it. I don’t know any of the people in it personally but it just says so much about what human beings can be. I love it.
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From the Thai Tim page on facebook. All posts from Paul Lennon. Please go to FB and like the page. Lots of hard work done by some fine people in conjuction with Celtic FC to bring the kids over. I am just a lurker on the page. Respect to Paul Lennon and all the organisers for months of selfless sacrifice.
Dan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ugVw4xhvbU
Bye bye Ratners
In my eyes birth is a miracle beyond my comprehension but to be born a Tim….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XaAlVptdw4&feature=related
Ha ha ha….
Dan – yes, thanks, I already did. That’s where I first saw it yesterday.
Paul67
Would you please remove my post with my telephone number.
Thanks.
TT
Just getting ready to leave for the game. Quite nervous for my personal safety as I know how dangerous they are. That said looking forward to the last game against Them ever.
No matter the score we will have won. We won based on foundations laid down in the 60s. Big Jock won 9 in a row and the European Cup. They committed suicide trying to play catch up. Resorting to cheating and using money they never had. No matter the score. We have won. Thank you and good night. They will soon have left the building…. Forever.
How many players in their team today that they ve money owing not agreed before they signed..
Goian, Wallace etc.. They ve no shame..
As for match, I hope Aluko not allowed to run around like last match…
HH
Getting ready to go to the game. Think we will win it. And if a strong team selected and the right attitude from the start I think it could be a memorable result this afternoon.
Hope you all enjoy game.
HH Dan
Summa of Sammi –
Have a great day. Cheer long and sing loud, and when you see Chris, give him a big hug from Uncle Thomas.
Hail Hail.
The Honest Cover-up Yes that was the most brazen cheating you will ever see, lino was John Gilmour, referee was, funnily enough, today’s referee Calum Murray. Not even remotely close to being offside, never at any point during the move was the ‘well player in an offside position- and Calum Murray didnt need a linesman to see it was onside- the fact he “accepted” the flag shows his total incompetence, cowardice or cheating.
Would have put ‘well 2-0 up, with 20 mins to go, the game ended 1-1.
They may have won some battles, mostly by cheating,
But we have won the war.
Tommy Docherty on Radio Manchester says he is more interested in todays game in Glasgow than Mondays game.
Brilliant Dan,…
Saw it yesterday too. Thats what its all about.
Two sides of the same coin eh…?
My arse !!
[founder member of]JimRoyleCSC
Big Joe,
Yer not helping my hangover…
Enjoy today Bhoys and Ghirls. Off to Paradise.
Hail Hail
Right….
Yo ho ho…Its off I go [to dear ould Paradise]
Its party time and the drinks will flow…
Stay safe folks.
Mon the Hoops
JimmyQuinnsBits on 29 April, 2012 at 10:24 said:
Big Joe,
Yer not helping my hangover…
I am fresg as PAINT
BigJoeallFRESHforTheGame
.
Tom..
Will do..I Will see Him tonight..
KTF
Summa
Hope the team performs to its best. Talk of AdminFC not existing has in recent times made Celtic not approach the game with same intensity levels.
There’s been a feeling (with me anyway) that allowing Rangers a narrow victory will keep trouble off the streets. Well if Rangers can’t take a beating, and they can’t, something they’ve never been able to achieve in their history without taking it out on something they find objectionable, inanimate or otherwise, then they shouldn’t bother turning up.
Looking forward to no longer having a rival based purely on religious hate, particularly so when hardly any of them go to church.
Just getting ready, and I’ve never had butterflies this big.
*tries 50 sit ups*
Nope still there.
Mon the Hoops
With Davis out Aluko is the only creative player they have. Keep the ball away from him and they have little threat. They will resort to high balls and playing for free kicks around the box.
bournesouprecipe on 29 April, 2012 at 10:29 said:
Try a large coffee ;-)
Just saw that the queen has a personal wealth of £310m. With that swag she could afford to buy the huns!!
Oh no hold on a minute they already owe her don’t they. Oh well..
TinyTim on 29 April, 2012 at 10:18:
Paul is on the case…
Have a great day one and all.
One love!
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
gtn ready to head out to the ground……………ooooooooo ma nerves!
Joe,
You really know how to twist the knife ;)
BSR,
I have a strict morning exercise regime… No, not that one…
Half a sit up t get out of bed, half a sit up to get into the bath.
This body doesn’t just happen y’know
pggtips2
My heart is beating faster, the only cure is two early goals.
Advice for the masonic from FF.
Be prepared for nudity bondage and goats.
Good luck and stay safe everyone going to the game today.
My eldest son, Kieran, is having his 9th birthday party today, wife organised it for today! So I will be spending the afternoon surround by a large group all screaming, ranting, crying, and singing – just like being at the game actually.
Plenty of jelly and ice cream on the menu though!
Vaultbhoy
30 minutes to go till departure, and my stomach sounds like that noise when Eastenders finishes.
What’s that all about CSC
Die die die die ya huns. Die die die die ya huns. Die die die die, die die die die ya huns. (Repeat until they die).
HH
Happy birthday Kieran
Have a great day
Hail Hail