There’s lots of understandable media interest in the anticipated parting of the ways of ‘Greatest (only) Ever Rangers Manager’ Ally McCoist and newco. McCoist, as ever, has let it be known that he’s looking for a £400k golden handshake, which will almost certainly have the club offer more of its commercial assets to Mike Ashley if it is to be funded.
I hope he gets everything he asks for, bleed them dry, Ally, even if they need to sell more of their IP.
Irrespective of the final settlement, the most important outcome of the termination meetings is whether or not McCoist agrees to a silence clause in return for his cash. More than anything else, this club needs some straight talking from trusted sources who know where the bodies are buried.
The cash will be tempting for Ally, but his open and frank voice going forward is of vastly more value to his club, if not to him. The most debilitating scenario would be an Ashley-funded settlement with a silence clause. Go for it, Ally.
I know at Christmas your thoughts are never far from Billy No’well. Billy has broken new ground in the Bampot stakes and released a DVD with 17(!) of his videos. Full details here.
You can also order the CQN Annual and DVD bundle here. It’s a great offer, check it out – tons of great reading and photos on your favourite indulgence.
If you’re late on the blog, there was an earlier article today.
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Tontine Tim
18:57 on
17 December, 2014
There are no Bob Kelly types at Celtic these day’s,fcuking shame.
BT
Celtic would be unlikely as would the Bulgarian FA to go to CAS, if as it appears from the players statement, he’s “moving on”.
There are enough that blame Celtic for everything including the hole in the ozone layer, without our supporters wading in.
sipsini
I want to see the Club fight this all the way – exhaust every option. Tonev wears (wore) the Hoops and I would expect him (as a member of the Celtic Family) to get the same support as any other player (whether good, bad or indifferent).
It’s nothing less than the Rhebels set out to do 20 years ago – to make us all part of that one Family (fans, players, board) – anything less would be a disservice to the men and women who have written the History of CFC these past 126 years.
Time for the PLC to stand-up for our own!
Anthony…..moi? Nawwwww, don’t smoke now ;))
Bournemouth, Scunthorpe, PSV and Lyon.
24/1.
And all on TV ;-)
Won’t disturb you with too many score updates…
I am not surprised at all if the Sharp suited man was involved in drawing up the 5 way agreement either you sit on the side lines and do nothing or you get involved to try to safe guard your interests as you see them.After any involvement Celtic would have to play there cards close to there chests in order not to upset the support which in my opinion is exactly what they have done. H.H.
Oh well thats one clive dunn got it sorted.
Its all a big plan this carry on.
King, Souness and Kennedy are in place to take over. Matter of time.
Even thems must cringe.
Celtic and especially Tonev were not going to win, on any level from this one.
It’s about Racism.
We bang the door screaming injustice and we run the risk of being viewed through a skewed lens.
That we scream so much about proof (No matter how obvious and available that right should be) we come off as supporters condoning racism.
Hobson’s choice.
Because all we can prove (Or hope to) is that no-one can prove he said it one way or the other.
We can’t prove Tonev is not a racist.
U
It’s a funny old day when both McCoist and Gerry Adams make me smile. This from Sinn Fein’s official web-site (hope you don’t think it’s too long);
“Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has welcomed the two historic international decisions today.
The European Parliament voted by 498 to 88 to recognise Palestine as a state.
The United States and Cuba have announced the commencement of a new relationship between the two countries.
Welcoming the release of prisoners and the commencement of a new relationship between the USA and Cuba Gerry Adams said:
“The opening of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba is evidence of what can be achieved through dialogue and mutual trust.
“I want to congratulate both President Obama and President Raul Castro and all of those who have worked to achieve this historic agreement which will benefit the citizens of both states.
“I hope the new and more positive relationship between both countries can lead to the speedy lifting of the blockade of Cuba.”
Commenting on the overwhelming vote in the European Parliament in support of a Palestinian state Gerry Adams said:
“Today’s historic decision by the European Parliament follows on from similar motions in the British Parliament, in Sweden, in France, in Spain and in Belgium and last week in the Oireachtas.
“This is a substantial and positive development and an important act of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
“The Irish government should now move speedily toward upgrading the status of the Palestinian mission in Dublin to that of a full Embassy.”
I’m astounded of forehead that some of you are surprised that celtic were in on the 5 way agreement. Of course we were. It would never have gotten off the ground if we hadn’t at least agreed.
PL and the celtic board are up to their necks in this.
We are being lied to and being taken for mugs.
I went to see China crisis on Saturday and to quote one of their songs.
Wishful thinking……….
The only question we have to ask is whether we celtic supporters are willing to return to our role as willing submissives in an abusive relationship.
The safe word is Fenian.
GM
Journos talk to each other.
Are you suggesting he was wrong ?
HH
Jobo,
My big worry for tonight is borucs mob have bigger fish to fry.
Not ruling out the upset though.
Hmmm csc
Ulysses ah but we can’t prove he is.
Celtic played their hand pathetically on this tonev issue. We are all too willing to back down and play the compliant fool.
Remember the safe word…….
Bada bing/bsr
Ok, ill desist from giving the complicit plc board a hard time on this one if they as usual buggered up a case, same board who failed to protect lenny after the hun game and when he was given a ban for abusive language, the only man i can remember being banned for this…
i will go back to the back of the bus whilst continuing to contribute to paying our ceo 1m a year and our board members 25k a year for being wined and dined all over the country whilst pissing on the fans who pay for the honour of being shafted…
sipsini, I said it earlier the problem is indeed ” The balance of Probability” rule. Obviously it is unfair.
It looks like Tonev does not want to bring it further, so there is nothing more to be said or done. In a couple of weeks no one on here will give a s**t either.
Tet,
I have no idea mate. I have never typed the words five, way and agreement in the same sentence till right now.
It’s above my pay grade as some mainstream journos say.
All I’m saying is I won’t ever believe or trust shug even when his utterances suit my narrative HH
neganon2
I’m astounded you waited so long to post your hatered and bile on PL and t he board, YA corksucker.
praecepta,
Totally agree, I can’t understand that some think that this matter is finished once the bhoy goes.
It should be pursued all the way.
Just listening to a hun on Snyde …..we are victims, haha
BSR
You may be correct mate in what u say.
But on the balance of probability I think I am.
Tonev has been told to make that statement.
Celtic have I’m afraid accepted the farce of a decision.
This is a choreographed statement on the clubs website .
No way it would be there if it wasn’t sanctioned by the club.
Where is the fire in our belly?
Are we just taking this?
I fear so
NegAnon2. Like you I think it is wishful thinking if Celtic fans believe Celtic have not been involved from the very start of this fiasco. Celtic im sure will continue to deny it but as the leading club in Scotland it is not for me feasible that they have not been involved. H.H.
Tontine Tim
jimmy mallans grandsons live in YORK.i asked them about PETER the singer and they said they are not related.
Tony D. A CORKsucker are you talking to NegAnon or me.
Tony Donnelly67. Do you honestly believe Celtic have not been involved ? H.H.
Lol
joe filippis haircut
19:25 on 17 December, 2014
Tony Donnelly67. Do you honestly believe Celtic have not been involved ? H.H.
UNTILL I hear diff. Yes I believe Celtic, you got proof they where?
The Tonev verdict is beyond belief. The message to racists is – be calm and you’ll get away with it. Evidence should convict people not performance.
TD
corksucker , cracker, is that blackpool cork….? 8)))
An please don’t say Hugh Keevins ;)
ulysses mcghee – a demographic of one
19:17 on 17 December, 2014
Celtic and especially Tonev were not going to win, on any level from this one.
It’s about Racism.
We bang the door screaming injustice and we run the risk of being viewed through a skewed lens.
That we scream so much about proof (No matter how obvious and available that right should be) we come off as supporters condoning racism.
Hobson’s choice.
Because all we can prove (Or hope to) is that no-one can prove he said it one way or the other.
We can’t prove Tonev is not a racist.
U
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Why! Was it proved he was a bigot?
Hobson’s choice indeed.
FAVOURITE UNCLE
19:24 on
17 December, 2014
Tontine Tim
jimmy mallans grandsons live in YORK.i asked them about PETER the singer and they said they are not related.
*hmmm always thought they were from back when he was singing “for these are my mountains”…..someone in St Pats lied to me.
Ah Tony d. Bless. X
tonydonnelly67. No proof whatsoever I said in my first post if Celtic were involved.However,I dont believe in the small Goldfish bowl that is Scottish football anything could be done without a nod from Celtic. I have heard enough from big Peter that the current situation is costing Celtic money now wither you or I believe that for big Peter the pound is king.H.H.
Hugh Keevins blaming Sir David , ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Neganon
So Celtic do not stand alone?
may I ask your evidence we have participated 5wa?
chinacrisis from liverpool yeh?
early. 80s electronica
hh
joe filippis haircut
Well that’s neither here or there mate, as I said UNTILL I here diff. I’m on PL side, if I’m proved wrong I’ll put my hands up.
tonydonnelly67. Do you believe that ? if so why do you believe what Shug says about Rangers is correct but what he says about Celtic is rubbish ? H.H.
Neg
My small point is (And I remain uncertain as to what degree of poorly Tonev was assisted by Celtic) – as soon as the severe fine came down, I knew it was a busted flush.
Young, black player seen running to his manager, obviously upset…
Boom!
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t…
We say – Our player is not racist
Prove it say the SFA
We say – Prove he is
A young black player says he (Tonev) used racist epithets within an offensive outburst say the SFA
We say – Prove he did
Are you saying the young player is himself playing the ‘race card’? Say the SFA…
BOOM!
Headlines – Celtic accuse young Dons starlet of lying in Tonev race slur debacle.
We say – no we didn’t, all we said was no-one can prove it was said.
SFA stop laughing only long enough to sip some port then continue, watching Celtic wriggle like a worm on a hook…
Can’t win this one.
Tonev can’t and Celtic can’t.
I hope he stays.
U
There’s a HUN on ssb stressed up to his eyeballs, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA