I cannot fathom why someone would leak their intentions to quit as chairman of a football club. Either Walter Smith is sufficiently alarmed by the conduct of his club to resign, or he should be busy working to resolve matters. Leaking that he intends to resign will surely only add to the nonsense that surrounds the club.
Some will believe that Smith, who accepted the position as chairman of Rangers International when season tickets went on sale in May, can shuffle of the scene now 34,000 tickets have been sold. Shareholder votes will determine the future of the club, in this instance, the identity of the chairman has little reach beyond parting fans with their cash.
Some investors may consider a more immediate problem is why the club are burning a hugely disproportionate amount of cash to secure promotion from the third tier of Scottish football, and why a management structure is not in place to deploy resources more effectively.
In light of Francisco Sandaza’s off-the-cuff comments to Tommy in Glasgow, and his subsequent dismissal by Rangers International, we urge Mr McCoist to be more cautious than he was after his team’s spirited, but ultimately fruitless, performance in Forfar on Saturday. It would be unfortunate if McCoist transgressed a condition of employment and suffered accordingly.
Advertising Standards Authority ruling withdrawn
It doesn’t rain but it pours. The Independent Review Process of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has looked into the ASA’s recent, and widely reported, ruling on Rangers International’s claim on football titles won by a liquidated club. The Review found that “it was a procedural flaw for the ASA to have relied on an extract only of a report sent to it by the advertiser”.
Further, the review process ruled that “there was also the risk of a substantial flaw of adjudication in the distinction that had been made between ‘club’ and ‘company’, especially in the light of previous ASA decisions about companies that change hands and the circumstances in which the new company could or could not trade off the reputation of the old company”.
The Chairman of the ASA, Lord Smith of Finsbury, as decided to reopen the ASA’s investigation into the case and to withdraw the published adjudication, which favoured the advertiser. Withdrawing this adjudication does not infer that a different outcome will subsequently be reached. To use a football analogy, it’s half time and they’re all square.
An interesting, and potentially critical part of the story, is that after the initial ASA decision was issued, the club’s web site noted that their submission to the process included information that a “panel of the London Stock Exchange” supported their claim.
The Stock Exchange subsequently appeared surprised at this assertion, so much so that the club promptly withdrew the claim from the web article.
“You’re history, that’s what you are, na na na na”.
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Moonbeams WD. Kano 1000 \o/ Supporting Neil Lennon 100%. Champions. C’mon Wee Oscar.
08:04 on
6 August, 2013
Media house anyone?
MWD
They really need to look at troll recruitment
I have just read the Celtic statement again, and would urge the GB to ensure H&S regulations are adhered to ….. 190 seats damaged by our own support is not good ….. The leadership of the GB need to restore a safe environment within, and for, their members….
Marrakesh Express:
Cheers mate, I really don’t think that guys laterally moving, in diametrical directions, in alternative rows, will present such a load on the structural steels that they will get too stressed or go into harmonic meltdown. I’d find it most concerning if Celtic PLC really believed that too. If they did believe that then as a matter of extreme urgency I would suggest they consider investing is seismic dampers to accommodate an all-stadia huddle. Also I’d be calling in the Co-op insurance rep and asking him to do a review of the PLC’s public liability insurance, very toot-sweet too.
Like I said the Green Brigade should look to their fathers generation if they need lessons on how to – behave.
fourgreenfields
08:09 on 6 August, 2013
Cannot disagree with most of what you are saying …… They both need to sit down and sort this out ……..
Where did all these ‘new’ posters come from ….. Bhun alert …..hahahaha
67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors
Yeah and do you know the biggest laff, quite a few on here are siding with them. Talk about tabloid terrors.
That should have been ‘tabloid terrorists’.
Presumably the GB will still be very noticeable at away games? Yes? Or, will those removed from section 111 be refused tickets for away matches?
tonydonnelly67
08:00 on
6 August, 2013
Now we got all the GB lickspittle coming out with there left wing agenda on the war in Iraq, this is my point that is what they are all about, Celtic Supporters my arse, and I am only talking about there leaders not the young kids who join them and have not got a clue what they are all about, any way time for my medication, it’s been a slice, HAIL HAIL.
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LOL – Stating facts makes you Left wing? I think you need to look up the UN charter regarding war crimes.
So if not having the same opinion of the regular posters. You are classified a Hun, hmmmmm now I know why I lurked for a while, beggars believe.
http://www.huddleboard.net/hb/showthread.php?t=1055690
Front page of today’s Daily Ranger. Well done to all, doing Media Houses job for them now.
cracking debate on here, let`s not stoop to name calling.
Is it not a busy time for coincidence? the “resignation” of Sir Cardigan, Charlotte talking about safety certificates , Celtic got a really important game coming up, Orcs in crisis (again).
Guess what the Daily Ranger leads with today ? So transparent.
I’ve thought that John ‘Bomber’ Brown was many things in the past but never a prophet…nice vindication of his rant now unfolding
For Aussie punters.
Kevin Rudd`s wife has her Michael Foot donkey jacket moment.
A Stor Mo Chroi,
Celtic were drawn against Ferencvaros (of Hungary but still Soviet Block)and Sir Robert Kelly refused to play them – we got Milan instead and they knocked us oot!
West Wales Celt – most sensible comment that I’ve read on the GB. Compromise will be found JPT is already trying to sort it out but it needs both sides to participate and give some ground.
Biggest game of the season tomorrow – we need to focus on that!
Hail! Hail!
DavieL
Yup looks like the only guy who knew what he was talkin about was das bomber, doesn’t look so daft now does he?
When CQN posters resort to calling or inferring other posters with alternative views to their own ‘Huns’ .. I generally ignore them. Weak , easy cry that masks the need to debate. Almost always a cheap shot. The blog deserves better.
Interestingly same posters can be found fawning over real , self declared Huns like Edwardrus. Unfathomable.
tonydonnelly67 08:00 on 6 August, 2013
“Now we got all the GB lickspittle coming out with there left wing agenda on the war in Iraq, this is my point that is what they are all about”
I think you’ll find the BNP were against the war in Iraq as well.
When did they represent left-wing thinking?
DavieL:
Many thanks, though as a paid up, long-term of the ‘awkward brigade’ perhaps I should be concerned at making sensible comments!
:-))
Look, I really don’t care about the war in Iraq, on who did or said what, I’m a Tim in to talk about Celtic, so please don’t involve me with politics,.
Jon Darch @SafeStandingRS 8h
@pieandbov Yes, Scottish clubs have go-ahead for #safestanding – but councils and police have to agree. Wonder where the stumbling block is?
tonydonnelly67 08:40 on 6 August, 2013
“Look, I really don’t care about the war in Iraq, on who did or said what, I’m a Tim in to talk about Celtic, so please don’t involve me with politics,.”
You are involving yourself with politics with your continual references to the ‘left wing’ in your posts over the last week.
It is not a crime to be left wing – if you don’t want to discuss politics it is best not to bring the subject up.
Green Brigade- damaged seats-solution – take the seats out-have a lateral dancing and singing area. Celtic PLC need to find a place in Celtic Park for all Celtic supporters Green Brigade and thems grandchildren and all.
Civil was breaks out in second rangers World war Z. Don’t balance this up with our own internal strife. Fight for our history of inclusiveness and occasional political grandstanding. Hail Hail the Celts are here!. What the hell do we care.
Celtic 1- Elfs 0 no injuries – Sammie to score. Biggest game of the season till the next one.
DavieL:
Yes I know that but what did it have to do with Celtic FC? Because Celtic at the boardroom level was opposed to the invasion, Celtic got involved in politics as a club, so can they really be too surprised if some of their supporters follow their example and protest about invasions they don’t take kindly to either?
Goose and Gander like.
Good morning from another hot day in Nordrhein Westfalen. I’m not going to get into the Us v Them, Club v GB debate as it is too early to do so and there are too many assumptions being made by those ” in the know”. For those of us who like to wade through large reams of documents the answer might be in here.
http://www.safetyatsportsgrounds.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/green-guide.pdf
What I will say is if CQN is a measure of the Celtic support then it doesn’t take much to divide and separate us!
Hail! Hail! PMTYH
My point is and was, someone brought up about what the GB was all about, and I said politics, that’s there agenda, I go to Celtic Park to support Celtic, not politics, so don’t drag me on to it as I was only answering a question, now it’s grown arms and legs, some people have to read the posts slower.
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Rumours in Australia that SydneyTim formed The Green Brigade after the Willo Window..
To fight the Lawwell at his Own Game..
And secretly Runs His Green Brigade empire form the Bar in the Mercantile in Sydney Harbour..
Peter Lawwell has Always been Suspicious that The Green Brigades Upside Doon Banner was in Fact a Secret recognition of their Marsupial founding Member..
SydneyTim codenamed Carlos Anger by some of His GB Lieutenants is thought to be in Hiding behind a Snowman somewhere in the Grounds of the Columbian Embassy..
More News when we Get it..
Summa of CarlosDangerCSC
Why do I find myself in total agreement with The Myth?
“I will never forget and more than anything else I wish them the club they truly deserve.”
……….. we can only keep wishing!
tonydonnelly67
08:28 on 6 August, 2013
I simply did as you exhorted and slowly reread your posts. You posted everything I wrote. If I misunderstood you meaning, I apologise, I did not however mistake your words. They were very distinct due to the speed at which I was reading.
tonydonnelly67:
If you are going to accuse a poster of something it is common courtesy to name him and if you can’t remember who it was then you should have the decency to either scroll back and find out (Scroll back to about 07.13.) or alternatively, stop squealing. You are the one who introduced politics.
I thought the thing with Celtic and Kelly in the 60s was about the safety of the team going into a war zone, I don’t remember it being who was against the invasion, could be wrong mind you.
Fourgreenfields
Amen to that mate.
a stor mo chroi
Ive watched games from all over the world for decades. Some countries have stadia which were built in the 50s and are subjected to extreme stresses and tensions by packed crowds moving laterally, jumping in unison and on a fortnightly basis.
Have a look at any Boca Juniors game where youll see 20000 on a two tier steep standing terrace, constantly bouncing like crazy, but obviously not contravening Argentinian Construction H and S laws. It makes the GB look like pass the parcel in a nursery. Turkey Brazil and Greece are similar.
I have a sneaking distrust of PL and I cant help think he’s got another agenda here.
Gents
Lots of GB debate, thank goodness we are not ignoring it what with all the other interesting/entertaining events elsewhere.
My belief is that the Celtic board are protecting The Club in a very difficult period in our history. There are a lot of threats from the hurting establishment club support, especially those in administrative positions which could prevent Celtic operating effectively and thus stretching our advantage.
The GB need to behave better, almost all of us agree on this. The board want to minimise threat. A compromise will be reached. Let’s support the efforts toward that goal rather than sniping at each other.
Let’s stick together, solve our ‘little local difficulties’ and enjoy the entertainment being provided at both Celtic Park and elsewhere.
HH, COYBIG
Morning awe
The deflection of us on the front of the
Daily rectum is an own goal fae them
How can any serious newspaper have that on the cover as a news story
Its not
There circulation is down big time
This is all they have left
They are a parody of the sun
Tony:
Supporting a club closely associated with the minority community in Scotland who are proud of their Irish heritage is, to many, a political act. Hate to break it to you mate but politics is everything and cannot be separated from everyday life…
Summa
I was at Willo ‘s debut for Aberdeen on Saturday.. Before heading to Loch Lomond football festival at Stirling Uni with my boys club team,
I have to say I have never watched a better debut in my 40 of years of attending professional matches. He was superb. Other Ex Celt Barry Robson was also excellent but Willo Flood stole the show. If he continues in the form he showed on Saturday he’ll be lifting POTY at the end of the season…
Maybe Celtic was just too big for him at the point he joined us?
I’d wager that ONE visit of the deid-co huns laid to waste a larger proportion of Paradise than an entire season of Green Brigade jumping aboot. Not to say that excuses the damage to the seats, but when taken into such perspective it obviously tells a story of other influences at work conspiring to silence Section 111.
I also noted the timeline that the local gutter media were running the GB section closure long before the Club published their statement, a rather embarrassing outcome in terms of fan communication and PR.
Lets hope the issue can still be resolved as soon as possible, and we will see their fine atmosphere and unique banners back at the stadium where they belong. That way tonydonnelly67 can cease to be affronted and offended by them.
Just in to say…
Nae Celtic supporters on the bored no not one.
Nae Celtic supporters in the dug-oot – aye Neil became waan when MON waved the ‘Cellic’ suppoters dosh under his nose…
Nae Celtic supporters on the pitch apart fae Charlie Mulgrew.
Ye see – since Brian Dempsey proclaimed that – “The game is over the rebels have won !”
Fergus, slowly but surely got rid of awe the ‘rebels’ one by one and there isny waan anywhere near the club the day.
So, where are awe the Cellic supporters – on the ootside lookin in !!!
Gies yer money – and sit nice – say the bored. Aye, right ye are.
The bored had the chance to kick the lid off the sectarian can of worms that is the Scottish establishment when – Salmond summoned(Spelling) the club to a Govt meeting after the ‘shame game’ on the back of Celtic getting 3 yellow cards ???????????
That was the cue for the bored to show where they stood – and they certainly didny surprise me wae their kow – towing to the very folk who will not rest until there is no Celtic FC.
Cellic supporters on the ootside haunin their money over to the very folk who will do whatever needs done to keep them there – ootside – ye couldny make it up !!!
The ultimate treatment of the Magnificent Green Brigade – might just be the type of honest medicine that the contingent of – brainwashed happy-clapping sheep – who constitute the majority of today’s Celtic support have been needing to let them know who they really support – cause it aint – The Cellic anymore – Fergus saw to that.
HH – Off oot – God Bless the young ghirls n bhoys of the Green Brigade.