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Advertising Standards Authority ruling withdrawn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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Chris McLaughlin @BBCchrismclaug 2m
Fans in the section which houses The Green Brigade will now be offered a refund or chance to relocate. #Celtic.
Missed the bus again Chris ? :))
I’d love to see the look on Mr Johnny Clash’s face when he finds out there are TWO versions of Bucks Fizz he could go and see.
Talk about makin’ your ole mind up
Wonder what pay off The Legned extotred from the stupid huns….
Chris McLaughlin @BBCchrismclaug 3m
#Celtic close section of their ground for safety reasons. Club say fans have ignored warnings about lateral movement in section 111
TLWIO,
Been in Rome a few times, and stayed in both top end and bottom end hotels.
The main price difference IMHO is location, and safety.
I would recommend The Regina Baglioni which was very nice, but pricey.
On the tourist front, the Trevi fountain is stunning and the rooftop restaurant at the Forum Hotel which overlooks the Colisseum is really cool.
Enjoy
You can see why the USArmy loves the ole internet.
I think der hun may not survive this civil war, tear itself apart from within, We are truly blessed that our club is run by shrewd, calculating men. Even if we don’t always agree with their decisions.
KLV
kojo (whit)
st holder 32 years ma man,bigger tim than you will ever be!.
as for sean it happens to be ma frigging name,please tell me kojo isnae yours.
big sean.
..they should rename it the disinformation super highway
Chris McLaughlin @BBCchrismclaug 4m
Fans in the section which houses The Green Brigade will now be offered a refund or chance to relocate. #Celtic.
Retweeted by Phil MacGiollaBhain
Stupid Question
Can you cancel payments on a season ticket?
as some huns are threatening
Chris has his finger on the pulse. :)
KLV
If the cardigan walks away wee shuggie Keevins recent article may have to be re written…. How long did you suggest he was staying for Hugh?
SSN
Unconfirmed reports, Sir Cardihun has left the Bigotdome.
Snivelling whelk of a man!
This will be Lawell’s downfall. If he thinks the decision to close section 111 will result in anything but embarrasingly low attendances with a morgue like atmosphere, he has never been more wrong.
I see the usual suspects casting their proclamations from afar that the GB had been warned. You will not have to endure the completely demotivating silence that will become the norm inside Celtic Park.
I urge each and every one of us who cares for our Club to show by your actions that we will not be so readily and patronisingly dismissed and taken for granted. This marks a very bleak day in our history. This is no overstatement. We are set to experience a civil war within the Celtic support. Completely and utterly self-inflicted at a time when we should be at our strongest and more united than ever.
Please let the strength of your feeling known by emailing our recently appointed liason John Paul Taylor at jptaylor@celticfc.co.uk. Mine’s below;
“It is with dismay and extreme anger that I have just received news of the closure of section 111. I will be taking immediate steps to cancel my 4 corporate season tickets and 2 Jock Stein upper season tickets. I will also be making no further purchases of Celtic merchandise. If Lawell and the board think there are not literally tens of thousands of others who are of a similar mind, you will shortly witness the evidence that you are completely wrong. Celtic have made a grave error of judgement.”
SSN ….. Wattie steps down (unconfirmed) ….. The snowball has started rolling
In 1950s saw blue moon and blue sun. It was caused by cosmic dust in the atmosphere.
Never thought that I would see an eighteen month Christmas. And still counting.
At a wee music festival up north at the weekend. Among those appearing were Dire Straits without Mark Knopfler.
A bit like Bucks Fizz without Booby Gee, or Alistair without Walter.
TCN@CelticNetwork11 34m
@Pmacgiollabhain I’ve had confirmation from the group. It was not meant to be announced yet.
TCN@CelticNetwork11 24m
There will be no further comment from TCN until we hear both sides. This is an emotive issue which will need some thought.
Not sure if this has made its’ way on the forum. Fun parody clip of an American football coach taking over at Spurs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KeG_i8CWE8
PF
Mike Nolan claimed he should have the history because he was ‘far better looking’ than Bobby Gee, who actually had what he described as ‘the title deeds’ and the skirts from the ladies, with the original velcro and everything.
The girls toyed with the idea of also touring with the men from Abba and calling themselves The Land of Make Believe but were then bogged down in a protracted legal battle with The Brotherhood of Man who had sued Bjorn and Benny about whether Abba had stolen the idea for Fernando from them reference the BOM monster smash Angelo.n
The case made legal history when a third party, some mad guy from Holland, claimed the right to join proceedings arguing he was the REAL inspiration for the ABBA song. His claim was thrown out when he brought fireworks into Court and tried to put them through the judge’s letterbox at lunch.
canamalar1
Everyone has mentioned La Boquiera (or St Joseps) so I’ll chime in as well. Really great but busy market with everything you could want to eat or drink.
For me the best places to eat out are in Born, just beyond the Barri Goti.
Start the book on Sevco new Chairman……..
Hope that Gazza gets the gig!
no apologists
15:21 on 5 August, 2013
Sorry, but you are talking absolute (knee-jerk) nonsense in respect of PL …..let’s wait for the official ‘position’ ….and reasons, if confirmed …… And, to also confirm, noone luvs the GB more than I do …….
no apologists
Civil war????
A tad exaggerated don’t you think???
Wattie off on ssn as well. Not a rumour. Jim White will be funny today. Green out ,Wattie in(season ticket time) Green Back, Wattie out. played for clowns. FUNNNNYYYYYYYYYY……………………..
KLV
srs
what i said was contacted the park and they said that they would not comment,and I said IF the decision was to close gb section I would not be renewing,ok.
big sean.
a bit calmer now.
and kojo do you actually go to games,am usually in the vaults aboot 1230 on matchdays (sky tv permitting)but dinnae walk in and shout oot sean cos its quite a popular name in there,just look out for the guy wi ginger hair and tash (nae kidding)that’s me.
no apologists
15:21 on
5 August, 2013
As a rule I like what the GB do, and sometimes it’s beyond amazing. However I went when it was deathly quiet before they started up, and I’ll be going when it’s deathly quiet if they get forced out.
This is not an issue that I’m overly emotional about. Sorry.
I like the new strip but its not the hoops!!
Sean Thornton
15.16.
So.. Ye are a Bigger Celtic Supporter than ,Kojo?
How Tall are Ye?
My Guess.. Five feet.. Jist a Guess.. mind Ye..
Fur ye Sound a Loat .. Smaller!
Anyway…
Ah Still Believe that Ye are Mair Interested in Paying More Attention tae the Interest..of
the G.B.
Than ye Show.. Regarding, that of the Team,which ye Purportedly(Great Woid..ed)
SUPPORT!
Ah continue tae Accuse ye of Being a Poseur.
Noo. Whitya Think of that?
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
sean thornton 15:26 on 5 August, 2013
Good.
Best to wait until the facts have been established.
A perfect day if you wanted to hide a bad news story
The truth is the GB where at the wrong end of a power struggle
Those fine H&S GCC officers and Police Scotland can now turn their attention on ibrokes (stop laughing at the back)
Dbbia, Gene, CCB
Thanks Guys
CCB – “safety” – if I tell Mrs Tlwio about that it’ll be cancelled…
TLWIO
Wdh.
Don’t know hot to mate.
Health and Safety regulations were introduced as a means of making tasks and operations as safe as is necessary.
Not as safe as is possible,ie,don’t do it at all.
There has never been an injury from so-called lateral movement.
Anywhere.
Remember The Kop back in the day?
The Jungle?
Load of nonsense,and an excuse which is very convenient indeed.
blindlemonchitlin
15:23 on 5 August, 2013
PF
Mike Nolan claimed he should have the history because he was ‘far better looking’ than Bobby Gee, who actually had what he described as ‘the title deeds’ and the skirts from the ladies, with the original velcro and everything.
The girls toyed with the idea of also touring with the men from Abba and calling themselves The Land of Make Believe but were then bogged down in a protracted legal battle with The Brotherhood of Man who had sued Bjorn and Benny about whether Abba had stolen the idea for Fernando from them reference the BOM monster smash Angelo.n
The case made legal history when a third party, some mad guy from Holland, claimed the right to join proceedings arguing he was the REAL inspiration for the ABBA song. His claim was thrown out when he brought fireworks into Court and tried to put them through the judge’s letterbox at lunch.
They really did fall out over the name!!!!
no apologists
My email has gone!
Sean Thornton
Keep your anger at bay mate until the matter is clarified.
Looks as if it may be a false alarm.
Lets save our energies for the Sevco comedy fest.!