I watched Scotland play a more accomplished Wales last night. No one in blue played particularly well but when Charlie Mulgrew prepared to take a corner from the right in first half stoppage time we knew Wales were in danger.
The pace, low trajectory and movement Charlie gets on the ball negates the natural advantage the defending team has. The goal had little to do with the young lad who got on the end of the cross, just as Celtic’s remarkable success from corners has little to do with their ability to attack the ball.
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Proudbhoy
Bit more than blowing off steam – he posted a picture of himself naked and having fun with one of Amsterdams finest
Silly boy and its a shame as cant see many other potential employers viewing favourably. Hope the club gave him some form of support to help with losing his contract
And it doesn’t matter what party you support. An Independance vote is for the individual, and too important to let political parties tell you what way to vote.
trophybhoy
Don’t wish to get into politics ,too heavy for me,but IMO sectarianism in Scotland ,at present,is as bad ,if not worse,than it has ever been.
Meanwhile, away from Scottish politics (kind of) the talk of the steamie is the mysterious “Charlotte 18” account alluded to by Stuart Cosgrove last week on shortbread.
Seems to be a directorless offshore account set up by one Gavin Masterton and owned by one David Murray.
One of the deals facilitated was allegedly Murray buying 75% of Masterton’s 94% share in DAFC thereby owning two clubs at the same time.
Looks like exactly the type of story one of our esteemed journos would be all over like a rash….
I won’t be holding my breath.
Looks like job for Phil M, or Alex Thomson, or Paul 67.
Could be all above board and completely innocent of course, but when you see those involved, well, there might be something to it.
praecepta @ 12:00
Good news for Music Lovers everywhere.
quote from Posh: “I will never sing again!”
“again”?
Have I missed something?
p8ddy
Great to see you back. Boldly going!
Battle lines being drawn by SNP members over key Alex Salmond policies
On the controversial subject of education by religion, 64.4 per cent thought that separate Catholic schools should be phased out.
http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/politics/battle-lines-being-drawn-by-snp-members-over-key-alex-salmond-policies-1-2112801
The man known for his “handshake banking” with his best pal Sir David Murray is also getting help from ex-banker Alex Salmond who intervened with HMRC on his behalf.
Who said they are all just a bunch of bankers?
March 24, Mail on Sunday
Bank set to write off its £12m loan to ex-chief
By Andrew Picken, Scottish Political Editor
THE taxpayer-backed bank at the centre of a row over a £12 million loan to its former managing director is to write off much of the debt.
Bosses at Bank of Scotland, part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have effectively given up on getting back the money lent to a company wholly owned by Dunfermline Athletic supremo Gavin Masterton.
Details of the £12.2 million debt -secured against the Fife club’s East End Park stadium – show the 71-year-old’s company does not have to make a repayment on the debt until 2043.
But with Mr Masterton’s business empire in financial chaos and the loan not repayable until he turns 101, it is understood bosses at the Edinburgh-based bank do not think they will get all of the money back.
The loan’s payment holiday is contingent on Mr Masterton owning Dunfermline, but this week will see the club either liquidated or put into administration unless its debts are settled.
Alex Salmond has held talks with Mr Masterton over the plight of Dunfermline, which has to pay a £134,000 tax bill by tomorrow. The First Minister met Mr Masterton and phoned HMRC about the issue in January.
Critics last night hit out at the pros¬pect of Lloyds – 43 per cent owned by the taxpayer – wiping out any of the debt, particularly given that it has already written off a £4 million loan to another firm set up by Mr Masterton.
Eben Wilson, of TaxpayerScotland, said: This sort of scandal deserves immediate attention by the bank and the authorities.
‘Too often, taxpayers have seen the burden of toxic loans land on their backs.’
It is understood bosses at Lloyds have classified the £12.2 million loan to Mr Masterton’s East End Park Limited as ‘impaired’ – an accountancy term for a debt ‘unlikely to be repaid in full’.
It is expected the bank will try to get some of its money back via a new rental deal for the stadium once the fate of the football club is finalised.
A spokesman for Lloyds Banking Group said: ‘We do not comment on individual customers.’
A spokesman for Mr Masterton said: ‘Any matters pertaining to the financial matters of DAFC are confidential and any comment would not be appropriate, particularly at this juncture.’
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Comment: I hope we don’t have to pay him his £250,000 pa pension till he is 101 as well!
southside
13:17 on 24 March, 2013
If that happened in England the MSM would be like a dog with a bone.
Not in Scotland though.
Scotland’s just that wee bit different.
Trophybhoy
13:06 on 24 March, 2013
‘ernie hate the snp if you want hate all parties if that makes you feel better, but i really do wish you would accept that voting for independence is not voting for the snp.’
No it’s voting to have a separate state in which the Christine Grahams and Lyall Duffs have a much greater influence.
I found this wonderful analogy in the Scotsman comments om the Sevco game yesterday, It is by
Garrynamonie and I thought it worth reproducing:-
“Derek was one of Scotland’s top golfers. From his base in the south west of Glasgow he had built up a huge following and they liked him to be seen as Dignified Derek but the reality was somewhat different. Whilst Derek had won many Scottish titles he had resorted to shameful ploys in his quest to match the stunning achievements of his big city rival, Paddy McGinty, who had won the open in the 60’s.
Bullying and cheating became the norm for Derek as he found ways to control the Authorities and the Press. But that was not enough and as his quest became more desperate he resorted to fraud, tax evasion, and all sorts of contractual arrangements that were banned. When Tax Authorities and Police realised what he was doing Derek lied and withheld information and destroyed much of the evidence using shredders.
Throughout his career Derek was a dreadful bigot and racist and the decent people of Scotland were dismayed as he was recognised as a permanent embarrassment and occasional disgrace.
The pressure of all the lying, cheating, tax evasion, and deception became too much for him and Derek died in June 2012.
From his deathbed Derek passed his golf club membership to a rough, gruff English fantasist who changed his name to take on his identity. He was to be known as The Dignified Derek and he – bizarrely – he claimed he actually was Derek and it soon became clear he had also taken so many of Derek’s shameful behaviours.
But he was no golfer. Despite the rhetoric and bravado The Dignified Derek struggled to win matches against golfers in the lower echelons on the Scottish club game and suffered humiliating losses v farmers, teachers, and plumbers.
He says he cannot understand why people laugh at him.”
charles kickham
from a survey conducted of party members in Feb 2012, the same survey states that the average member of the SNP is a 64 year old male.
perhaps we should not worrry too much, most of them will be under the sod befor too long?
Big Nan
13:20 on
24 March, 2013
The man known for his “handshake banking” with his best pal Sir David Murray is also getting help from ex-banker Alex Salmond who intervened with HMRC on his behalf.
Who said they are all just a bunch of bankers?
March 24, Mail on Sunday
Bank set to write off its £12m loan to ex-chief
Now this is worth a closer look. quite some shamefaced jiggery pokery in my opinion.
A post on hunmedia asks “who do you think will still be with us in 3 years”.
One dum hun answers, “Broxi bear”.
Ha ha
There,s also a thread that claims sandaza it taking tfg to court.
According to the creditable Russian source Spartak Moscow told Aiden McGeady he has green light to search for another club.
jmccormick: “Now this is worth a closer look. quite some shamefaced jiggery pokery in my opinion.”
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So do I mack but don’t see anyone other than Andrew Picken (who has been on top of Masterton for a while) saying anything about it.
£16.2m of taxpayers money down the Swanee and Salmond is making phonecalls to the taxman on his behalf.
Does Masterton have anything on Salmond from his banking days I wonder?
Long post alert!
The huns have pulled it off IMHO. Aye, that’s right; the scammers have scammed the prize.
We are kidding ourselves on re Sevco this and ‘deid club’ that. ‘The’ Rangers are still the huns……….Drip feed all day long. Drip, drip, drip, debt free, sound financial footing, for the good of the game, part of the fabric of Scottish society, will provide a strong challenge, need their co-efficient, etc., etc., etc.,
Examples……………….
Take Strongbow and their blurb about how brilliant it is to have Rangers promoting the brand; see the company press release.
Take Charlatan Green and his ‘worst team in Rangers history’, no, not the last nine months or so…..Any of this questioned by the decision makers, sporting, legal, governmental, financial, or whatever?
They are still playing the same game with the same M.O. at their spiritual (sic) home, in the same colours, in front of the same support, etc., etc., etc.,
Related or unrelated below……..not sure but……….
I was back home for a wee break; full of good intentions – to see my beloved Celtic, visit a few friends and relatives, hook up with a couple of CQN contributors, invite to a CSC gathering on the cards, and a birthday bash all on the ‘bucket list’…..
Then a good pal and fellow Tim suggested going to the Algarve for a few days’ golf and chill time, even given that we had secured tickets for Dingwall… Says me, “Aye, sure. Not that bothered about a highland gathering anyway.”
Arrived at the apartment in time to watch the second half v Ross County in a real good Tim pub in Portugal……Great company therein; insipid performance from the Tic…..
Anyways, back to Glasgow early hours Friday morning in plenty of time for the Aberdeen game the following day. So I stayed with my Ma for a couple of days. “You not going to the match son” She had a pre St., Patrick’s do at the chapel……..”Maybe later Ma”……
I never went, couldn’t really be bothered.
Next day, I’m driven down to LHR, (greatly appreciated my friend). Overnight stop, and a 10,000 km (total) flight(s) back, followed by a three hour taxi ride to the house to be greeted by Broony (the mental dog) yelping, jumping and spinning like I had been away for a year or more, and my other half welcoming me with “you look tired, hey, I see Sammi (her favourite) scored the winner on Saturday…….How was the game?”
Incredulity does not really cover the response to my answer…………….
If any of the interested parties are reading this nonsense, apologies to those that I never got to see or meet with as discussed /indicated prior to flying back…………
Will email individually soonest.
Still trying to make sense of this personal malaise…………
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
The nature of any bigotry amongst rank and file SNP supporters, as amongst Scots people generally, is obviously quite a complex one.
The Scotsman highlights 3 statistics from a comprehensive survey of SNP supporters by Professor James Mitchell of Strathclyde University.
52.7% of SNP members felt that Scotland should remain in NATO and only 22.9% agreed with the party policy to withdraw.
57% of the membership felt there was no place for a monarchy in a modern democracy which is against the party policy to maintain the monarch as Head of State.
However, less encouraging is the finding that 64.4% think that Catholic schools should be phased out, which is also not official SNP policy.
As an aside, the survey also revealed that the average SNP supporter is 63 years’ old, donates £84 a year to his party, and whenever he hears someone criticise his country, takes it as a personal insult.
Now back to the football, what time is the Young Team game at CP today against Killie?
Big Nan ,
Salmond stepping into help Masterton is no surprise. He did the same for the deid club ( fabric of Scottish society ).
setting free the bears
Sure I read last night 2pm for game
fanadpatriot
13:16 on 24 March, 2013
trophybhoy
Don’t wish to get into politics ,too heavy for me,but IMO sectarianism in Scotland ,at present,is as bad ,if not worse,than it has ever been.
Do you mean as bad as when an Openly Sectarian signing and employment policy against those of the Catholic persuasion, was not being challenged by any politician or political party, in Scotland, nor in Glasgow, where a Labour Administration held power for most of that time? por cierto
leftclicktic
Thanks, hope we get some updates from the game.
setting free the bears
Celtic Under-20s team news
By: Mark Henderson on 24 Mar, 2013 13:44
CELTIC Under-20s will be aiming to return to Hampden for the fourth successive season today when they take on Kilmarnock in the SFA Youth Cup semi-final.
The young Hoops have won the competition for three years running and will hold home advantage in the last-four clash against the Ayrshire outfit, with the game being held in Paradise.
Kick-off is 2pm and there will be live updates of the game on the clubs´ official Twitter feed: @celticfc
CELTIC (4-3-3) Fasan; Fisher, O´Connell, Findlay, Waters; Miller, Irvine, Lindsay; George, Atajic, P.Twardzik
Subs: McNally, Daniels, Kidd, Henderson, McMullan
Twitter feed to game
https://twitter.com/celticfc
Semi final tickets now (as in today) on sale to season book holders.
First come first served ;-)
THE BARCA MOLE
At least you got the visit to your Mum.
Round about Mother’s Day too.
Good lad…..
Initially I had no problem with Alec Salmond and his proposals although I wondered how things would deteriorate if he was not there.
Since then rumoured helping hands to Sevco via HMRC, plus the question, was influence exerted to avoid social unrest applied to soften recent punishments,and of course the ridiculous knee jerk reaction Bill forced through by Christine Grahame,(remind me of her affiliations) ,and my initial leanings are now looking shakey.
If I then add to that the finding that 64% consider Catholic Schools should be phased out,then I think I have a fair idea of future direction.
Whilst recognising the former is not SNP policy it soon could be.
Not for me, I’m out.
However, less encouraging is the finding that 64.4% think that Catholic schools should be phased out, which is also not official SNP policy.
Por Cierto
“when an Openly Sectarian signing and employment policy against those of the Catholic persuasion, was not being challenged by any politician or political party, in Scotland, nor in Glasgow, where a Labour Administration held power for most of that time?”
The main advances in equalities legislation occur at National level, not local councils, who merely enforce existing legislation. The main advances in equalities legislation were the following Acts:-
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Disability Discrimination Act 2005
Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regs 2003
Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regs 2003
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
Equal Pay Act 1970
Equality Act 2006
Equality Act 2010
Race Relations Act 1965
Race Relations Act 1968 and Race Relations Act 1976 amended by the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000
Representation of the People Act 1918
Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928
Sex Discrimination Act 1975, amended by the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002
All of these were introduced and passed by Labour administrations with the exception of the DDA in 1995 (John Major’s lot) and the 1928 Act (passed by Baldwin between the first 2 periods ever of Labour Government in 1924 (9 months) and 1929-31.
Apologies repeated in error in previous post.
However, less encouraging is the finding that 64.4% think that Catholic schools should be phased out, which is also not official SNP policy.
can some one clear this up for me is there any chance that if dunfermline liquidate can servco claim there place in the division sorry for asking but its bn bugging me as the dunfermline owner[Gavin Masterton] is a very good pal of David Murry i believe he was the guy at the bank who gave Murry all the bank loans and was wondering if that would move servco up the divisions if dunfermline get demoted
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
14:24 on 24 March, 2013 ………….
Thanks…… Aye.
Should have made the effort to see you and others given all that’s going on but hey maybe next time. Cheers and God Bless.
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
Still goalless after 30 minutes.
Latest tweet:-
“Atajic fastens onto Twardzik’s pass inside the box and goes down under the challenge. The striker is booked for simulation, however.”
THE BARCA MOLE
Yer Mum’s more important than a dayoot,bud.
Mibbe not as much fun,mind…..
Canny believe you missed the Aberdeen match-it must have looked a good shout about 430,though,haha!
HH
SHAUNBHOY29
We would not be surprised if they tried it and geez it looks like nothing is beyond the sevcovian brass necks ..
I’m interested in the MSM spinning the difference between an oldco and pars liquidation!
This will be awkward for their brass necks !
HH
ArranmoreBhoyLXV11
Talking of “brass necks”
Worten Mieghorst @TheRealBartin 29m A Sun journalist moralising. About as much brass neck as a giraffe- like Campbell Ogilvie with a ten litre bottle of Brasso.
excathedra44
I think you are putting too much stall by an old survey of SNP members. the survey tells me that 5,000 elderly men do not like the policy of state funded religious schools.
I would expect you would get more than 5,000 members of bowling clubs and golf clubs in the West of Scotland who would go along with that idea.
The policy will not be changed Salmond knows he cannot do it. To suggest that Scotland is now reverting to a Calvinist state of anti Catholic policies is to ignore the progress Catholics have made across senior positions in government, legislation and the civil service.
Sorry to let you know but the days of “what school did you go to” are consigned to history. Sure we will see bitterness still come into play, the stance of Ulster Orangemen has shown how out of touch that “no surrender” mentality has in the real world. That disosaur thinking has brought them nothing, nothing at all in terms of progress or respect for their stance.
There is no place for that type of narrow minded thinking, the followera will linger on , but soon will wither.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 38s HT Celtic U20s 0-0 Kilmarnock U20s Nothing separates the sides after the opening 45 minutes. (MH)
jmccormick
“I think you are putting too much stall by an old survey of SNP members.”
It’s from early 2012.
Have we changed that much in the past year that we can invalidate that so lightly? Hope you were not intending to equate the SNP with the enlightened attitudes of golf club fuds and the bowling club mentality or ernie lynch’s hate mail will be getting re-directed.
I am afraid that a lot of Scots in all parties (I think the Green Party may even have it as formal policy) believe that ending “separate” schools will improve the sectarian picture.
Of course, in all cases, it is the RC schools that they intend to remove because it is the RCs who are being blamed for the separateness.