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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JTT…
So’s not to leave you out…enjoy your swallyfest in Portugal…Ya lucky bassa :)
Mourinho is a great coach. A good tactician and man manager. He was exposed at Real Madrid for his behaviour and conduct which was not acceptable to the fans and local press. Despite winning the Champions League twice with different clubs, his recent record leaves a lot to be desired. In the next five years I think no club will win the CL outside of Barca, Real or Bayern. They are now a long way in front of English clubs. They are cocooned in their own little ‘best league in the world’ nonsense.
livibhoy.@ 17 48.
Googling in search of a link with Celtic saw me learning that his old man played fir Lazio.
I will keep my eyes and ears open.If I see / hear anything , I will let you know.
Zico
Best of luck with your hospital visit.
HH
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Everything about Celtic FC and their modus operandi with regards to everything.
The 5 way agreement
Our acceptance of the SMSM, BBC Scotland, SKY editorisl lines
Our surprise at LNS without any Plan B
The Peter Lawwell negotiated TV deal for the benefit of Sevco
The silence and Rory Bremner quips
The backung of the play offs.
The initial reaction to Res. 12.
Our rushed out new terms and conditions for next years return of Rangers FC
This recent SFA skirmish
Our continued
all points to the one thing.
MAXIMISINGREVENUEcsc
glasstwothirdsfull
18:03 on 27 April, 2015
Sevcoshers trying to let ST holders into play-offs for free? Wouldn’t be anything to do with splitting takings would it? Dignity indeed…..
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Half of feck all is feck all.
ZM Bhoy
Good luck with your hospital stuff
HH
CRC
Sipsini
Appreciated,holding on big time at the moment!.HH
Breaking news just in
Celtic to appoint Professor R.J. lupin to the post of Defence against the Dark Arts coach.
Hogsmeadeno1CSC
Deko
Cheers mate.HH
Deko-how you getting on?
celticrollercoaster supporting shay,our bhoy wonder along the way
Cheers mate.HH
livibhoy
17:46 on 27 April, 2015
Zico
I’m there early Sunday to Thursday for my wife’s 40th.
LB
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Ya babysnatcher ;))
Por Cierto@16:16
I agree that my scenario may be a bit reductive … not always a simple yes or no… life usually is a bit more complicated than that. But, this is a blog, and you dont want me to start writing longer posts, do you?! :)
Seriously, I think there are few steps that your analysis skips. Only PL (and not you, and I admit, not I) knows his role/involvement. It would behoove PL to tell us what went on. As a fan and s/h, I think I am entitled (as are you).
Beatbhoy@16:32 …. I saw that on the weekend … ‘R*****s’ on the Celtic website. My heart just sank when I read it. Felt like a punch in the gut.
Good on you for calling them on it! I had started an email to JPT, but got sidetracked this weekend, so appreciate your efforts. Well done!
RWE … as always, a well thought out post. I applaud your optimism. As a result of these sorts of issues, I’m afraid my faith in the league, and the people that run Celtic PLC at the moment, is flagging somewhat at the moment.
Martim 1980
VG
Another great Celtic supporters on their travels story.
SoT
Comparisons with Pirlo are exciting but it’s a tough gig to come here as a cultured footballer. Donati and Crosas were both fine players with flair and class but both found it hard here.
Thought I would bounce it over though. You can make enquiries through your contacts. Cheers mate
LB
Must be in the minority here,but i think it was a penalty yesterday.
Sipsini
My wife is a cougar;-)
I will be 40 in 2018.
LB
Lol, wooft!
Keevens just said Scott Brown should have been sent off yesterday, Hahahahahaha priceless.
Bhoylo83
17.45
Couldn’t agree more if I said if meself
Sums up everything wrong with the game
Celtic have a dairy..no wonder we’re a stand alone club.
I mean I know they’re milking the fans but that just takes the cream.
Udderston CFC
Thetimreaper
Timing is a bit “coincidental”, eh?
Just after the proposal last week to let the clubs keep more. You know – the proposal that was – ahem – put forward by “Hibs”, even though Hibs were in the play-offs last year and seemed happy enough with the deal.
Oh, and how’s the SPFL getting on with getting the £250k fine…..???
Just watched the highlights of on STV news and I think it was a penalty.I think he catches him just about the on the eighteen yard line.
SOT
Cheers. Thought he’d split opinion!
Stuart Dougal still on holiday?
There are 16 roads to the Celtic dairy, all strewn with excrement of one sort or an udder.
Zico-MalteseBhoy,
I am having both procedures together for the first time on Thursday. Wednesday is not a day I am looking forward to.
Now the wagons are circling around Big Pete.
For MSM to be so vociferous about him must mean he is being a right pain in the backside to them.
Hopefully, he is about to expose them.
Now I’ve been critical of the Big Mhan , mainly around signing policy, living wage, res.12 and our inability to call a spade a spade with regard to the zombie reincarnation.
Having said that…. He’s undoubtedly a Celtic Mhan and when our enemies attack him I’m with him all the way.
Count me in for manning the barricades.
Count me in for going over the top.
It’s us or them in a fight to the death
We need to be always on our guard
HH
Bada,
Yer post took a week to appear :)
theglasgowcelticway
How very dare you?
That sage Neil McCann pronounced upon that very thing yesterday and he said it wisnae.
He didnae make any comment on the ferocity of the tackle nor did he venture down RedCard Way – as fare as I’m aware.
:o)
livi bhoy .
He is on loan at Latina ( Serie B ) Latina are flirting with relegation .
I’m working away from home this week, so I put the radio Clyde app on my Tablet, I set it up at 6 o’clock to listen to BFDJ and Hugh Knowallkeevins,
and suprise,suprise, the first caller a so called Celtic fan from the east end starts talking us down,
I have now deleted the app, and back to my book,
gullible me, thinking that we are 2 games away from winning the league with a rookie management team, and a player who has scored 2 hat tricks in 2 weeks,
maybe being positive is not the SSB way,
Fek them,and there written press, they need us more than we need them,
Nasty, verbal bullies the lot of them,
Happy Celticing
A Celtic man would never agree to the 5 way agreement and tbe conditions attached. He is DD’s msn and well paid for it. Work comes first as it us with all.of us.
HH
GM-Dougal last seen defending cheating Juve tactics ,and a referee ,against a Scottish club,says it all really.
Scrolling back read a couple of posts about Griffiths which I would like to endorse. Griffiths is the one genuine striker that we have, you can see it in his movement and reactions in the box. Biton was a bit player,if you pardon the pun until Ronny started to trust him and give him a run of games. Now Biton must be one of the first names down on any team sheet. Play Griffiths every game, show the same trust in him and he will score for fun.
parkheadcumsalford
Good luck on Thursday
HH
Update re Dublin 2016,
Just to let you all know I am heading back to Ireland from Spain this week. Long drive and sailing ahead.
When I get back I will sort out a venue and let you all know.
Thanks to Almore, who has been terrific.
Clogher