Newco did not disappoint with last night’s statement, it was as incoherent, angry and contradictory as you would expect. They claim:
“We are extremely concerned that member clubs were not provided with enough information, or time, to allow them to make fully informed decisions”.
They were allowed 28 days to ask for as much information as they wanted before voting! Newco and most others were able to respond within two days – by choice.
“We are aware several club directors claimed they were being bullied”.
Several people we are not naming were bullied by someone we are not naming. This is like the evidence of wrongdoing they say they have but would rather not show anyone. To quote their founding manager, “Who are these people?”
They want to sound hard but have chosen to shut up instead of revealing anything – nice one.
“Addressing the [financial hardship of many of our clubs]was one of our primary objectives and the resolution we presented could and should have been progressed”.
“The SPFL chose to obstruct our resolution”.
“The fact that this solution was not afforded sufficient consideration defies belief”.
An independent QC was employed to examine their resolution and found it was not competent and could not be put to members. They claim to want independent oversight but completely ignore independent oversight has happened.
“There is precedent within Scottish football that a league must not be compromised by changing the rules during the course of the competition.”
Again, a claim shrouded in innuendo, this time an unexplained precedent. If I was a betting man, I would say they forgot the league schedule was extended in 2008 to accommodate Oldco (I regularly hear of this amnesia), and are referring to the fact that it was not extended as long as they wanted.
“The anger of our fans is understood and shared by our Board, who continue to examine all legal options available.” Newco do so well in court, the SPFL board must be terrified.
The statement confirms they have a problem accepting rules. An independent QC explained to Newco MD Stewart Robertson and the rest of the SPFL board why Newco’s resolution could not be pursued. Robertson was asked if there was anything more he wanted to ask and if he felt the matter had been given sufficient consideration by the SPFL board.
It was not the SPFL board, the chief exec, a retained solicitor or any other malign foe who stopped their resolution, it was an independent QC. These are the rules, they were independently enforced, accept them.
Remember this SPFL vote did not end the Premiership season, all it did was ensure the season will not be voided, all other options remain on the table. It’s not much of a hill to stand and fight on in these difficult times.
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My Heartfelt Condolences to anyone on here who has lost a loved one, or has lost a friend due to this Virus.
Denmark has announced any companies registered in tax havens will not be eligible for state aid programmes during the pandemic…
Will our leaders do the same…Don’t hold your breath
A Pub in Motherwell is selling Cocktails to the Public by ” Home Delivery” I believe…
For years I thought a “Cocktail” was….A dirty joke ?
Is it true that a “Cocktail” in the Calton is…Lager and Lime ?
Im not sophisticated enough to order/drink a Cocktail…its Pints of Beer for me every time.
LOL
Good morning, friends from a gloriously sunny, clear skied East Kilbride. Quite spooky how relatively good the weather has been during the 4 weeks of lockdown. IT’s certainly helped to make it a bit easier when there’s the opportunity to spend some of the day outdoors, if you’re luck enough to have a garden. I’m lucky.
HAMILTONTIM
“having spent fortunes following our club when we were being disadvantaged by the cheating of the monkeys, I’ll take it!”
What a great point! por cierto
Cocktails. Heard this not so long ago. Guy in a bar chatting up a bird and asks her “Do you like Cocktails, she says “Dont know, tell me one!” :)) por cierto.
AMENDMENT….
My apologises to The WoodCutter Pub in Motherwell…its NOT just Cocktails that they are taking orders for Home Delivery, but also PINTS of Beer………will this catch on ?
As I am a paid up member of The Riff Raff Society for all of my lifetime…the beer delivery would do nicely…although I dont have a Garden to drink it in, so thats a problem as I am not a fan of drinking in the Hoose.
Guess I will have to remain Tee Total for now…this is now my 32nd Day of self isolation…I blame PM Johnson and his Tory Mob….I’ll bet that every one of them has Gardens to enjoy, and drink their Posh cocktails…Feck ’em !
HH
No offence meant to any ordinary Punter who has a Garden…I usually enjoy the company of other ordinary Punters……and fellow Riff Raff Members like myself.
Ye canny whack it…sitting/standing in a Bar…talking Crap and telling lies etc with your Riff Raff mates…..
When will those Happy days…and Nights return ?
LOL
HH
DAVID666…
Protect yer heid big man…and go and get yourself more Lager.
HH
David 666 ??????
WTF ?
DAVID66.
Sorry my finger must have a stutter !
LOL
HH Mate.
POR CIERTO on 20TH APRIL 2020 8:46 AM
HAMILTONTIM
“having spent fortunes following our club when we were being disadvantaged by the cheating of the monkeys, I’ll take it!”
What a great point! por cierto
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I agree 100%.
HH
Big Jimmy – I am a paid up member of that club as well.😂🍺😂🍺😂🍺
I know ma napper is tender today, sun cream will be on today for sure.
D. :)
Big Jimmy
There is actually an online ordering service where you can buy a beer for NHS staff
It is obviously a Glasgow company
Brewgooder
£6 donation means a 4pack can be delivered to NHS employee in UK
Big Jimmy – Mrs David66 would agree that I am indeed 666
D. :)
On BBC 1 News yesterday morning…..
A Female News Reader states…” The COVID-19 Virus is also AFFECTING The Queen as the 21 Gun Salute has had to be cancelled, due to the Virus”.
What feckin planet are these Chumps on….”AFFECTING The Queen” ?????
DAVID66 on 20TH APRIL 2020 8:59 AM
Big Jimmy – Mrs David66 would agree that I am indeed 666
……
NO WAY , will I believe that.
Although there is probably a wee bit of ” DEVILment” in most of us….especially us of a Riff Raff persuasion ?
I must admit to being a wee bit naughty…now and again….and this Old Age doesnt hold me back, whenever I am in the Pub…Drinking and Chatting up the Burds….and telling stories and lies !
LOL
HH
BIG JIMMY on 20TH APRIL 2020 9:04 AM
On BBC 1 News yesterday morning…..
A Female News Reader states…” The COVID-19 Virus is also AFFECTING The Queen as the 21 Gun Salute has had to be cancelled, due to the Virus”.
……………
Why did God NOT Save The Queen from this Tragedy….heads must roll !
BOGNORBHOY on 20TH APRIL 2020 8:30 AM
Denmark has announced any companies registered in tax havens will not be eligible for state aid programmes during the pandemic…
Will our leaders do the same…Don’t hold your breath.
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Tax Havens are used by many companies as they are not illegal. Immoral maybe, but not illegal, and ruthlessly exploited by taxation accountants. Many of these companies are now using Furlough.
We must protect the workers today and readdress this tomorrow. So I must say I hope our leaders don’t do the same at this time.
After we come out the other side, we could easily give our NHS the £350 m if we addressed this problem.
Another wee point to consider What constitutes a tax haven ? The company I work for uses Jersey.
Incidentally Ireland is the number 1 ” tax haven” for multinational American companies.
HH and stay safe.🌈
Good morning from the Costa del Moray. Another beautiful day here with no clouds for the last 3 days. How we would love to make that 10 minute drive down to one of the wonderful beaches up here, the dog loves it, but it is more important to stop the propagation of this virus.
I’m with HT, I would have preferred to see the league completed but common sense says that won’t happen. We have played 30 games of a 38 game league and despite the huns’ game in hand being worth 12 points 😉 had they won it we would still be champions. We needed to win 5 games to win the league, does anybody actually believe the huns would have won 9 games IAR combined with us dropping points in half our remaining games?
We deserve to be champions this season, of that there can be no doubt.
🏆🏆🏆🍀🏆🏆🏆🍀🏆🏆🏆🍀🏆??
MWD – I wish you a quick and full recovery.
Sincere condolences to anyone who has lost a friend or relation recently may they rest in peace.
Les Gray ob the SPL board says he doesn’t expect football to be back until September or October. All of the board thinks the same, apart from one. Guess who😱
Gooooooooooooooooooood morning CQN
BigjoeinAbz
Unprecedented times we are living in
I hope everyone is safe and well
Condolences to anyone who has lost anyone to this terrible disease
Stay strong
On a brighter note…………………………
I’ve been back in Scotland for 5 weeks and the weather has been incredible
CostaDelAberdoom
BIG JIMMY on 20TH APRIL 2020 8:24 AM
As our club, quite rightly is open to all. It literally makes me want to vomit at the idea of any Celtic fan that is a Tory or any supporter of ‘the Crown et all”.
“The tories are lower than vermin”
G’mornin’ Big Joe…………..dry dock?
Bankiebhoy1 – Dry Dock, get you there for a pint.😂🍺
D. :)
BANKIEBHOY1 on 20TH APRIL 2020 10:27 AM
G’mornin’ Big Joe…………..dry dock?
YES, we have brought the sun over to Scotland for you all to enjoy
No sailing allowed in Spain ;-(
Big Joe,
There are worser places to be at the moment. Clear blue skies oot my windae and the prospect of ironing doesn’t seem quite so bad when you know you can do it Al Fresco, in the sunshi-ine.
Big Jimmy,
Give it a rest with the Old Mannie stuff 😂 You’re only a few years older than a lot of the guys on here, most of whom would not consider themselves old, or approaching old. 😜
Stay safe Big Man.
As for not being able to complete the league games ? Hmm, as they say. I wonder…….. 🤓
Our Minister of Health here who I must admit is doing a fairly good job even though I hate his Party & Politics with a vengeance
Anyhow he was saying yesterday, he does not see anyway there will be mass attendances at events this year,
So effectively all major sports events in Ireland are out for 2020.
I doubt if the GAA will go ahead behind closed doors, so I reckon that’s it for us.
I hope I’m wrong but I can’t see things going much differently in the UK.
With the huge TV demand from a sport starved world, I can see closed door football games but I reckon that’s as good as it will get, and I expect it will be August at the earliest before we see Celtic again.
Loving the a.m. bevvy chat! Getting thirsty!
Need some help. With some workmates we’re working through the alphabet istening only to albums by artists starting with that day’s letter. Currently on x, and it’s quite a slow day. Bands so far are:
X
Xmal Deutschland
The xx
X ray spex
Generation x
We’re getting creative now! Any thoughts? We’ll have the same problem in 26 day’s time.
DAVID66 on 20TH APRIL 2020 8:14 AM
Hi David 66
First things first what you and your wife have done for BIG jIMMY is an amazing act of kindness and friendship. Having met the big mhan I know it will never be forgotten by him.
Your post at the time above made me smile as both dates on it are today my wife’s birthday and the other 23rd January my sons birthday. Have you any info for the 23rd July that’s mine.
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JIMMY NOT PAUL & HOT SMOKED
My condolences to both your extended families on their loss.
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The wife’s 60 today, will the fire service come out to put out her candles?😂😂😂
KEEP THE FAITH
Glasgowbhoy
Siouxsie and the Banshees
GLASGOWBHOY on 20TH APRIL 2020 10:57 AM
Loving the a.m. bevvy chat! Getting thirsty!
Need some help. With some workmates we’re working through the alphabet istening only to albums by artists starting with that day’s letter. Currently on x, and it’s quite a slow day. Bands so far are:
X
Xmal Deutschland
X ray spex
Generation x
We’re getting creative now! Any thoughts? We’ll have the same problem in 26 day’s time.
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XTC – Making plans for Nigel/ or Senses working overtime
KEEP THE FITH
BT that’s the kind of out the box thinking we need right now!
If you search on the letter x in Spotify it also suggests Frank Sinatra. No, me neither.
TonyRome, ta. Never took to xtc myself which is why I hadn’t included them but good shout
glasgowbhoy
xray specs
Glasgowbhoy – do any of your ex’s share the name with a singer? ;-)
Meanwhile in Scotland the footballing public waited patiently for sevco’s evidence to be revealed regarding corruption in Scottish football.
Whaur’s the misdeeds? Who Are These People?
hunsdon’tdoironycsc