When Tony Mowbray was in charge of Celtic the club wrote to the SFA regarding the standard of refereeing in Scotland almost on a weekly basis. The outcome of this correspondence was not constructive, if anything, some at the Association hardened their stance.
A lot has subsequently happened.
Yesterday’s Sunday Mail referred back to Celtic’s dialogue with the SFA during Mowbray’s tenure, which I found interesting. Soon after, when a referee was found to have lied to Neil Lennon (and his supervisor), the association were vulnerable. Wounds opened at that time which have not healed.
The ‘paper suggested Peter Lawwell is “Driven, obsessively controlling, politically statute, manipulative. A master of the dark arts. There’s nothing he won’t do to get Celtic what they want. No-one he won’t attempt to control to get it”.
Quite a character assassination. I wonder what they’re worried about?
We are also told that our chief exec has “An over-arching influence on every facet of the Scottish game. He could have had a crack at sorting it for everyone. But no. That wouldn’t have sold any season tickets, would it?”
Those of you who bought a season ticket on the back of Peter Lawwell’s letter must feel the club went to extraordinary lengths to win your business. The article shared the fantasy many football fans have that Peter Lawwell being on the SFA board means Peter Lawwell controls the SFA. He doesn’t, but he is a formidable advocate of reform.
So what are they worried about? From my perspective, pretty much everything. The old ways were liquidated, we’re living in times with only one Super Power. The old ways are gone and they are never coming back.
Calls for Peter Lawwell to resign from the SFA board because he “wouldn’t recognise the greater good” are laughable. Those who interpret subtext will know this reads ‘Lawwell is an animated asker of difficult questions’.
What started five years ago with DVDs arriving at Hampden showing Robbie Keane yards onside has gotten a whole lot more serious, and personal, judging by the sustained attack on our CEO. If you think this is about Celtic writing a letter about a referee decision a week ago you couldn’t be further from the truth.
Never try to manipulate a master of the dark arts.
This year’s CQN Golf Open will be held on Friday 24 July at Aberdour Golf Club. This is our 11th annual event and looks set to be a cracker once again. We shall be raising funds for one of our nominated charities and there will be a number of fundraising activities both on the day and in the weeks leading up to the event.
Please keep an eye open for details. Cost for the golf day is £80 including the meal at night. There are a limited number of night time places for non-golfers, cost £45.
To apply for a place, please contact cqnopen15@gmx.co.uk
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Off to watch a documentary on Himler, night all HH
!!Bada Bing!!
Doing fine thank God,approaching 15yrs since retirement,still working part-time and competing with the grandson’s,Tablets must be working,plus my daily dose of CQN,and my visit’s to Paradise,hope all is well with you and your’s.
Awerabest PJ
Parkheadcumsalford
21:23 on
27 April, 2015
Personally, while I do wonder why there are no Catholics in the Scottish Cabinet, I don’t really get bothered by it. What does bother me is that there seem to be members of the Cabinet who have an anti-Catholic/Irish/Celtic mindset.
Another thing which I really find hard to fathom is how Nicola Sturgeon, who certainly seems to me left-wing, will reconcile the right wing folk who are the SNP’s traditional support.
Given the way people are deserting Labour, she probably doesn’t have to reconcile them.
Funny Thing On CQN is This……………….
People who Think That The Huns are Fked Come across as Really Positive……People Who Believe in An Independent Scotland Come Across as Really Positive….The Rest….The Rest Need a wee lyedoon……Laughing…
Auldheid would be delighted to have that chat. Might even buy you a beer.
Weefratim believe that if you choose.
PJ-All fine here ta HH
I seem to remember that the East Ayrshire polis used to quote ‘Criminal Justice Act(Scotland)’ to me during the 80s for any perceived offence.
Playing fitba in the local school
Hangin aboot near the chippy
Drinking cans in the aforementioned places
Scrapping with Huns
Going to parties
Coming back from parties
Cutting holes in fences to affect most things
Being cheeky
Being sullen
Saying ‘moustache you a question’
Letting off fireworks in bins
Never lifted us though as that meant paperwork!
Never there when the chibs were oot at the taxi rank in Killie either, useless fat jobsworths
Aaah, the memories…….
Jamesgang
An old KDS avatar of mine was Yoda in a green and white scarf welding a green and white light sabre. :)
I thought someone was having a joke about Bouremouth’s stadium, it is 12,000 capacity !
BGX
21:26 on
27 April, 2015
Funny Thing On CQN is This……………….
People who Think That The Huns are Fked Come across as Really Positive……People Who Believe in An Independent Scotland Come Across as Really Positive….The Rest….The Rest Need a wee lyedoon……Laughing…
Me i am just a twisted old git. I have never thought that they are fked.
However, I do believe in an Independent Scotland.
More so since it has emerged that all those who loved us before the Referendum, are not so keen when we embrace the Union by sending folk to Westminster who will have a say in the Union to Scotland’s benefit, and not be dictated to by London controlled Labour andtTory Parties
The Huns Are Fked Indy Coming Soon Too You…..Bossing CQN…
Dena
Bet you’ve been inundated with offers for somewhere to stay on Friday. They’ve now starting running a new Lennie Henry ad here in the last hour where he’s name checking you!
Hope to see you on Friday my wee dote.
Sips
The old back got a lot better yesterday thanks. 9 days it took. Worst for a while.
Heading to London on the red eye tomorrow so that won’t help it at all.
Going to try and be sensible and head for bed now. Cos 4am is an early start for me cos I’m not a hardy farmer type!
HH jamesgang
corkcelt-i heard NL.interested in Forrest too,no surprise there…
Was anyone at the POTY event last night? My workmate was there and said that Denayer was interviewed and said that he won’t be with us next season.
BGX
21:26 on
27 April, 2015
Funny Thing On CQN is This……………….
People who Think That The Huns are Fked Come across as Really Positive……People Who Believe in An Independent Scotland Come Across as Really Positive….The Rest….The Rest Need a wee lyedoon……Laughing…
Indy may becoming. THEM being Fked. Never.
Parkheadcumsalford
I said at the time, ie back in 2011, that when the SNP won in Shettleston something was changing. And, I did not know at the time, that that was the Parish of one of ours on here, St.JohnDoyle, a bone fide Labour man. And sadly missed.
Quenno ..English Mps will Deliver INDEPENDENCE. For SCOTLAND… they Will…Trust…
auldheid
Telt Ye!
You wear it well!
I love it when you phone C Ogilvie. Especially when he’s dressed up as ‘Pam’ to head out on a Friday night!!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HDJbRj6M_3Y
SueMeCSC (see what I did there!!!)
HH jamesgang
jamesgang
21:32 on
27 April, 2015
Dena
Bet you’ve been inundated with offers for somewhere to stay on Friday. They’ve now starting running a new Lennie Henry ad here in the last hour where he’s name checking you!
Hope to see you on Friday my wee dote.
Ya never cease to make me smile
you never know……….. but he who must be obeyed has said no :-)))
work to do there :-))
HH
Wielding not welding. I’m not Billy Conoll.
After watching the Sports Direct programme , I have came to the conclusion that Mike Ashley is an Evil Genius ! Love him or loathe him I bet the Sports Direct share price rises tomorrow ! Those City guys must love him !
y
Quenno ..There Demise …Trust…We will Never see Them as Rivals Again….I Mean NEVER…
Hamiltontim
20:58 on
27 April, 2015
Thomthethim
This law is an appalling peace of legislation mate no matter who’s a victim of it.
******
That is what I was inferring, hence the “perversely” and the nostalgic reference to the old, friendly BotP charge.
Only yobs shout that kind of stuff, whether they are near a ground or not.
BGX
21:37 on
27 April, 2015
Quenno ..There Demise …Trust…We will Never see Them as Rivals Again….I Mean NEVER…
I am old enough to remember that when Big Jock arrived THEY never really saw us as rivals.
THEY will only be second best to us for as long as we do not become complacent in the Boardroom.
Parkheadcumsalford
21:23 on 27 April, 2015
‘Another thing which I really find hard to fathom is how Nicola Sturgeon, who certainly seems to me left-wing, will reconcile the right wing folk who are the SNP’s traditional support.’
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They wean people over to nationalism, so any differences between right and left fade away.
Nationalism is an emotional rather than a rational or intellectual thing so there’s not a lot of critical analysis applied.
It appeals to the desperate, the uninformed and the gullible.
It was ever thus.
Quenno…Entitlenent is their downfall…We Never Had That…We Fought For Everything We Got..Thats the Difference…They Expect….But Trust me…
It Aint Gonna Happen…
The Holy goalie back in the EPL.
B B
When did Dougall say that??
Only as a point of fact…
There is at least one Catholic in the Scot Govt cabinet.
HH
Some depressing posts about Catholics and politics. What a dire mindset.
teuchter ár lá
21:45 on 27 April, 2015The Holy goalie back in the EPL.-he might be the difference to them staying up,think he’s on loan fae Southampton
Working tonight with a sevconian colleague who I like by the way. Had a debate on sevco and he said Hmrc were 2 blame. I asked him bout the 54 mill they owed the creditors. He said that wasn’t true. That’s what we r up against.
Ernie,
Of course, Irish nationalism is ok isn’t it? Not in the least bit primitive?
Auldheid
I disagree with you semantically and chronologically and very strongly. What if you four guys done SFA ? I know as do you someone who wascescorted out the premises.
I agree with Mike in Toronto and Neganon.
jude2005-after the Juve game,Dougal was on every media outlet ,defending their tactics at corners and praised the referee.A reptile.
Zico-MalteseBhoy
Good luck tomorrow if you see this while fleetingly looking in from the bog after yer 2 litres of THEE drink,
Parkheadcumsalford
Best wishes to you to sir ,worry about Wed when it comes .
HT-A couple of mates there last night,Denayer non committal on coming back next season.