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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uly
I used to drink in it during the day when Jim Lyons had it..
we worked in the social in Douglas St and used it at lunch time and after work…
Roy Croppie
Likewise, although I’m blaming it on ‘some’ lager.
And is it just me or have their vocals improved.
C’mon Celtic we gotta destroy that mob the morra if only for these wee guys n gals
Ugwaugwauga
JimmySavilleCSC
Take yer porridge like bears
Aluko playin the morra ?
get Vic on him, i’d say
Elbows is nothin
LIVE now…
http://www.spreaker.com/show/oaoradioshow
Bournesouprecipe
100 percent !!
Can anyone guide me to the link of the Thai Time singing before the Cardinal? I think it was posted this morning. Thanks,
JJ
Tims, obviously !!
Top Corner
When is OAO on?
Top Corner
Never mind
It is on
Stairheedrammy on 28 April, 2012 at 18:23 said:
A question for those of you with memories of the 60s and 70s, Gorbals adolescence means I cant remember a thing- did Scotland wear the hvns black and red socks at that time?
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I think they did, if I remember correctly.
The caps that were stolen from e.g. Murdoch, Billy,JJ and, most significantly, Bertie, we’re criminal. Hope I don’t get summoned to Hampden for saying “criminal”.
Awe_Naw
I think we’ll get an announcement soon that D & P – don’t do walking away.
hamiltontim on 28 April, 2012 at 18:41 said:
A pub in Hamilton has quite recently been overtaken by the great unwashed.
The missus, en route to sunny Coatbridge with the wean has just text to say that about a dozen huns are in the street outside this hostelry fighting amongst themselves. It was so bad she had to swerve to avoid them.
I really must get that steering seen to.
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You really must meet my kid sis.
They swerve to avoid her!
She’s quite recognisable in her green Mini with the white roof and the maniacal grin as they dive out of the way.
She defends herself by pointing out that it is the Main Street-in Kilwinning-after all,and they have no right to be there.
And she is right.
Except that it’s a pedestrian precinct!
ULYSSES MCGHEE
How much it osts to fill a pool?
OOOPS
osts=costs
Paul67 et al
And if they were in the habit of conferring honours among themselves on those who were quickest to observe the passing shadows and to remark which of them went before and which followed after, and which were together, and who were therefore best able to draw conclusions as to the future, do you think he would care for such honours and glories, or envy the possessor of them?
Would he not say with Homer,
‘Better to be the poor servant of a poor master’
and to endure anything, rather than think as they do and live after their manner?
Topical tip in the the 5.05 doncaster.
relates to both Celts and them.
No poppy, winner @6-1
if only the rfff had put their tank on it,
they’d have £7 by now.
Summa of Sammi.
Whats happening on Thursday.
Vinny
you going down to Ha’Penny inn tomorrow?
kikinthenakas
The ole Spes Unica
HH
Celtic are due a £500,000 transfer bonus after Jos Hooiveld helped Southampton clinch promotion back to the Premiership. (VideoCELTS)
Good news.
KANO NIGHT
Last minute cancellation – got 4 tickets going if anyone wants them!!
Rangers FC club official Sandy Jardine stands outside SFA headquarters endorsing banners with derogatory statements about the SFA,
Neil Lennon is also accused of breaching rule 71 by not acting in the best interests of football or acting in an improper manner
Hunbelievable
viewfaethewindae
Cheers man, all will be revealed tomorrow then. Nae doot Elbows is gonna lead the charge to try and boot us aff the park. If Broony makes it, then him along with Vic The Tank, we’ll able tae put them on a leash.
Hail Hail
“When Celtic faced closure in 1994. My feelings then were of disbelief and concern for my mates who were Celtic fans.” – Ally McCoist 2012
“That’s their problem, although i cannot say i’m not enjoying what’s happening to them”. Ally McCoist 1994
Tommy Joad
good idea, well done
if he replies, maybe send him this summary from other week…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1142657-scottish-premier-league-is-doping-acceptable-in-scottish-soccer
Will the circle be unbroken? The priest tonight was from the same part of Holland as ole Pabbers had been working.
Bournesouprecipe
You got a catechism opened?
Evening all, fights in Mount Vernon, well I never.
Only ever saw one fight there before, 3 English chappies against me and ‘John the fix’. Nothing to do with football though – just a Greyhound trial.
Satisfying result on the day but a very long time ago.
Suarez scores 50 yard goal for his hat trick. 3-0 to Liverpool.
CRC mail sent.
HH
HAMILTONTIM
Haha,nice one.
Mags may well have been right when she coined the phrase “HAMILTONTIMMERISM”
Take care,bud.
And enjoy yourself tomorrow. I wish I could be there,but my sis and my Dad will be a few yards from the GB giving it laldy.
I’ll settle for that………..
Here’s some Cultural Transparency for you Sally :
***We’ve got the Fantastic Thai Tims*** :-))
***You’ve got the Fatal Tax Tribunals*** :-((
GIRFUY
HH
A candle
Green Brigade got some competition.
BMCUW
Looking forward to it now but had been strangely flat about the game until yesterday.
Then I watched fat Sally and Jardine give their call to arms and my reaction was….
Just f..in hump them Celts!!
Top Corner, thanks for the reference to that article.
I can’t imagine GH and Brian Glanville would not comment on this at some point, World Soccer has always been hugely political and has ripped Blatter, Havelange apart previously for percieved corrupt practices and cover ups.
I think they’ll take it up.
Cheers pal, enjoy tomorrow.
TJ
BSR
Think I will send D&P an invite
HH
I wonder how many arrests were made for sectarian singing today? I’m sure the cells must be full in Aitkenhead Rd tonight.
Heard they were shouting abuse at…wait for it…William Hill’s!
Stupid Huns.