I’ve read sanctimonious nonsense about how Celtic fans are enjoying these times, on how they should feel instead, and on how they will feel, one day. I’ve also read what utterings our chief executive and manager should limit themselves to.
Our manager and directors have so far said very little on the subject of Rangers, only responding to direct questions or when you, the Celtic fans, were brought into the debate, without reference to any of us, by the First Minister. Their response to Mr Salmond brought a swift and appropriate retraction.
It concerns me greatly that Scottish Premier League championships could have been won by a team playing improperly registered football players. It would concern me even more if my concerns, your concerns, were not shared by the people charged with speaking on our behalf. It is the responsibility of Neil Lennon and Peter Lawwell to leave no Celtic supporter in any doubt that they will vigorously pursue our supporters’ historical and future interests.
Mark Hateley’s piece on today’s Daily Record betrays a lot of hurt. He concedes this season’s title to Celtic, which he regards as “tainted”.
As someone suggested in the CQN comments section this week, “We don’t need your stinkin’ 10 point penalty”….. we have another 10 point lead in reserve.
Hately suggests you should have the “good grace” to move on as his club “attempts to battle for its very existence”, adding, “There is no need for the likes of Lennon and Peter Lawwell to continue to sink the boot in”.
We will move on once justice has been done and is seen to be done. Anyone who suggests otherwise, that somehow justice, the maintenance of ethical standards in the game, or even legality, are not things football fans, managers or directors should concern themselves with, has perhaps headed too many footballs in his time.
The coup-de-grace from Hateley was “So let Celtic get on with celebrating their title – a title they somehow failed to win throughout the last three years of financial troubles”. Does anyone believe Rangers would have won three leagues had they paid their tax instead of singing Jelavic, Lafferty, Davis, Edu, Naismith or Bougherra?
I think this guy is missing the point. If the First Tier Tribunal report confirms already-made allegations that Rangers improperly registered football players, this bling that Hateley is flashing in your face is ill-gotten.
The Celtic manager, directors and support, together with most others in Scottish football, have to ensure that Fifa rules on the registration of football players is not subverted.
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The below does not support the poor me story from Ellis…
The Rangers Football Club P.L.C. (the “Company” or the “Club”)
Directorate Change
The Company announces the following changes to the board:-
Andrew Charles Peter Ellis, age 44, has been appointed as a non-executive
director with immediate effect.
Current Directorships Directorships in last 5 years
The Rangers FC Group Limited Braidhall Consultants Limited
Blunham Properties Limited
Newaston Limited
No further disclosure pursuant to Rule 71 and paragraph 18 of Appendix 1 of the
PLUS Rules is required in relation to the appointment of Mr Ellis.
Furthermore, the board announces that Philip Betts has resigned as a director
of The Rangers Football Club P.L.C.
The Board would like to thank Mr Betts for his valuable contribution to the
Company.
Craig Whyte, Chairman, said “On behalf of the board I am pleased to welcome
Andrew Ellis as a non-executive director of the Club. Andrew is already a
director of the Rangers FC Group and his previous experience in football will
be a benefit to the Club as we look to the future.”
“I would like to thank Phil Betts for his contribution to the board and the
Club following the takeover last year.”
The Directors of The Rangers Football Club P.L.C. accept responsibility for
this announcement.
THATS A COINCIDENCE I LOVE CADBURYS CHOCOLATE ASWELL
NICE INTRODUCTION MRS CADBURY YOU SHE DEVIL YOU
jock tamson:
24 February, 2012 at 13:25
I just wonder if Karen’s landmark victory would have been possible a year ago when Murdoch and his henchmen ran UK politics.
If they are the peepil,why are they always being duped?
Good Morning from Canada Bhoys and Ghirls!
Not a regular poster, but thoroughly enjoy Paul67’s excellent articles and everyone else’s fine contributions. What a talented group.
My sides are still sore from the “big hoose”, “explaining debt to a Hun”, and the save the rangers pledges.
The Hateley op ed piece is drivel in it’s worst form; though I realize objectivity is the victim here, at least the subjective commentary following the article provided some balance. The Celtic hierarchy haven’t acted out of turn, rather they are serving some notice of oversight as the events unfold. There seems to be no end of rumours regarding how Rangers should be given a soft landing once all of the events play out. To hell with that; cheating is cheating, and there should be appropriate penalties doled out in the end game. On that we all agree.
Hail Hail
thecat says:
24 February, 2012 at 13:49
pub landlady
Hail Hail
Excellent news, mass production of Greek decoders will surely turn their economy around :)
gsu
voguepunter – They never claimed to be smart people. (thumbsup)
voguepunter says:
24 February, 2012 at 13:59
It’s now official, you can fool all of ‘the peepil’ all of the time!
Apparently scavengers.com have been pledged so much cash that they are going to buy the rights to screen the English Premier League for the next four seasons. Eat your hearts out Ticketus and you too Paul the Octopus.
Rangers Owe Strathclyde Police More Than 67,000
Last week Paul reported:
Strathclyde Police were Rangers first creditor to ask for a payment guarantee from Rangers’ newly appointed administrator, saying, “Strathclyde Police is a public body and has a duty to make sure public resources are used appropriately. We are seeking an urgent meeting with the administrators to ensure that any payment for policing costs at future Rangers games is guaranteed.
“Until we have such a guarantee we would not be in a position to commit public resources to policing an event unless we had a reassurance that our costs would be met.”
The words are carefully written, they only talk about costs for “FUTURE rangers games”.
Now of course we learn that they haven’t paid past bills or the latest from the Kilmarnock game.
If the police was a commercial organisation (and not establishment focused) do you think they would provide their services at all going forward in such circumstances??
No. Thought not.
Now don’t you think that we as tax payers should insist (from both the Police authorities and the Administrator) on assurances that past bills have been cleared before any new services are provided.
Paul 67
I love you :¬)))
Hately – I remember being in the front of the Broomloan stand at ibrokes when, young Brian O’Neil made his O## F### debut in Liam Brady’s midfield along side, John Collins and, Paul(Maestro) McStay and, what stuck in the memory from that day was that, Hately, twice attempted to break young, Brians nose with, the infamous flying elbow which was, Hately’s trademark.
Both assault’s, as usual, went unpunished by the MIB!
I think the score that day was, 1-1. Cascarino equalised for us.
Hail! Hail!
didnt realise that declan, is an anagram of: grade a walloper
learn something every day
philvisreturns
McBride’s reincarnation as fat Salmond’s useful idiot precludes his inclusion in any list of celebrity Celts.
Right lads, party ootside Hateley’s hoose the night.
merseycelt loves Neil Lennon and the Green Brigade but despises the anti irish/catholic bigotry inherent within the organisations who constitute the scottish establishment says:
24 February, 2012 at 13:31
When one door shuts, another opens………
There will be an opportunity, more than one probably. Its up to the people in charge what they do with these opportunities coming their way, that matters. Its upto us, the fans, to try to make sure they make the most of them.
I agree change is required. Drastic and painful change, but this will make it possible. If we dont do anything, other than try to return to ‘normality’, then we deserve nothing.
Its a chance, thats all. But sometimes, thats all thats required.
fritzsong – How very judgemental of you.
Paul McBride QC is an excellent Celtic man and top notch advocate.
He’s done very well for himself to overcome the handicap of graduating from Strathclyde Poly. (thumbsup)
Was just thinking there: should we be spelling Our Hero’s name thus: Whhyte?
Was just about to text in when this appeared.
Rashers Tierney says:
24 February, 2012 at 13:17
I’m a wee bit surprised to see CQN giving oxygen to the Record article. It’s by a yesterday’s man in a moribund title and it’s a classic provocation piece. Best ignored.
You took the words right out of my mouth. Hately is just another bigoted asshole spouting his “sour grapes” BEST JUST TO IGNORE HIM.
It’s easy for me I never read the Daily Record as it has always been an EE paper and a Labour Party paper.
Have you all realised yet that you’re just giving a TWAT publicity he doesn’t deserve.
Good afternoon…
Regarding craigie paterson pledging 2 grand to savederhun.com
Do we know that it is the real craigie paterson, as I know for a FACT!! gordon wiggy smith pledged 2 grand last night.
Dont ask how I know this, a just dae rite…wink wink
LET THE PEOPLE PLEDGE PURE HUNNERS!!
ToneLoc says:
24 February, 2012 at 13:11
Awe Naw – Gerry Butler has just gone into rehab
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I think,with respect,a few of us Tims will be needing rehab shortly!
ASonOfDan said at 13:13
“I forgot about this wee gem, think the money will going elsewhere now right enough…
A host of Rangers greats will entertain AC Milan Glorie in a glamour charity match at Ibrox Stadium on Friday 30 March 2012 with the Rangers Charity Foundation and AC Milan Foundation set to benefit from the match and a Legends Dinner at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on Thursday 29 March 2012.
The Rangers Charity Foundation has arranged two unique events that are sure to capture the imagination of the Light Blue legions as some of the finest players ever to feature for Rangers and Serie A giants AC Milan will pull on their boots once again for charity.
The Rangers Legends side – managed by Walter Smith and captained by Richard Gough – will feature fans’ favourites including Brian Laudrup, Ally McCoist, Mark Hateley, Paul Gascoigne, Andy Goram, Lorenzo Amoruso, Jorg Albertz, Michael Mols, Trevor Steven and Arthur Numan …”
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Thanks for that, SonOfDan: another nugget my already burgeoning scrap book …
Parcel =====>
Could we erect a statue to Craig Whyte outside Celtic Park?
I’m thinking it could depict him as Lady Bountiful, a shining pound coin held aloft in one hand and a big bowl of jelly and ice cream proffered by the other, his eyes fixed on the middle distance, bulging with optimism. (thumbsup)
NL says Broony a doubt for tomorrow.
brimmer
hi fellow Tims, its been a while! some of the original posters may remember me but I have been lurking all this time without actually contributing.
Needless to say i am thoroughly enjoying the demise of “ra peepel”
Hail hail
brimmer…
broony was a doubt for about 3 years.
before i get the flak, yes, last few months he’s been superb.
Having just seen the line up for der hun leg end team.
Could be a good night for HMRC and Scotland Yard to maybe ask a few questions after the match.
Paul67
Peter Stringfellow’s mini-me is an utter baloon. He sounds like some snivelling but dangerous criminal on his way to the gallows pleading for his miserable life.
“Dont hurt me, I’ve suffered enough for my hideous, cowardly crimes!” he whines.
“Alright jokes over, we never meant to hurt anyone. Really!! You can’t do this!!” he blubbers as he realises that his fate is no longer in his own hands.
But he’s nevertheless dangerous, would stab you in the eyes if he thought it would help his escape.
Dignity and grace in defeat, my friend, is a whole other ball game to what you’re peddling.
Hang ’em high.
Swiss
jock tamson says:
24 February, 2012 at 14:15
I hear you. But it’s not a coincidence that when he’s come good, so have we.
brimmer
Andrew Ellis
“I wanted to ……….break into the overseas market and take Rangers abroad.”
…except that you’ll never get a licence from UEFA now!
“No (probationed word) in Europe, there’s gonna be no (probationed word) in Europe…..
I never thought I’d ever be promoting the Daily Mail, but I really enjoyed this article by Ian Ladyman in this mornings “Irish” Daily Mail.
The piece about Stan Petrov is an eye opener.
Malkay Mackay, comes across as a decent well rounded human being.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2105552/Malky-Mackay-interview-Kenny-Dalglishs-influence-management-career.html
because I am a sad statto type person for the football, particularly attendance figures, I am loving the additional functionality on the ONLINE TICKET OFFICE on Celtic website that allows you to hover over each of the sections and it tells you how many seats are available for sale.
For example, right now section 137 , has only 4 seats left , from a capacity of 947.
At this moment, we appear to have sold 55,524 seats for the Motherwell match.
There are 5,278 seats available for sale.
I reckon we are heading for the biggest attendance outside a huns game this season.
If you can, get along and support the bhoys, show the MSM that we dont need no stinkin huns.
saint stivs, not walking away.
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/celtic/details/event.aspx?itemref=5367
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS says:
24 February, 2012 at 14:10
ToneLoc says:
24 February, 2012 at 13:11
Awe Naw – Gerry Butler has just gone into rehab
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Gerry B Is suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. His know addiction to all things Celtic resulted in him overdosing on ‘pure dead brilliant magic’ when walking onto the hallowed turf of CP with Celtic Ghods in the presence of the massed ranks of Celtic acolytes. He readily admits that he will ever be able to experience such a high again but is obviously seeking it.
But in all seriouness – speedy recovery Gerard YNWA.
philvisreturns says:
24 February, 2012 at 14:08
fritzsong – How very judgemental of you.
Paul McBride QC is an excellent Celtic man and top notch advocate.
He’s done very well for himself to overcome the handicap of graduating from Strathclyde Poly. (thumbsup)
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Haha,a jumped up technical college,as we GU alumni called it in the early 80s!
I speak as a holder of a joint honours in Drunkenness and Debauchery,which had to be REALLY earned in those days.
Of course,I am delighted that the former poly has moved on,to the extent that my nephew now studies there when he’s not filling his face at Chinese Buffet King…….
philvis
“his eyes fixed on the middle distance, bulging with optimism”
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Cheers for that – it just caused some tea/laptop interface!
Off oot.
Back to follow SSB on here :¬)
May God Bless ‘Every’ Celtic Fan.
Hail! Hail!
laters….
Sneddoni, I agree this scenario represents an opportunity for right-thinking folk!
I remain optimistic about the future of our great club. Less so, for the majority of the people in Scotland.
For example, the meeja couldn’t wait to celebrate the plucky huns’ mass celebration and revival which crashed and burned thanks to the Ayrshire huns and the orc fans inevitable return to bigoted chanting.
The tabloid response to this has been: to talk of tainted titles and ‘did ye no hear the fenians at it at easter road the next day?’ Whataboutery lives on!
Plus ca change…!
Nevertheless, I agree it is important to live in hope!
HH
Has anyone told Mark that Rosa Parks used public transport?
I mean, if us having the audacity to manage a 25 point turnaround has him foaming at the mouth…
U
A legal technicality:
Did the Whyte Knight actually tell the truth when he said “I don’t do walking away”… just before he ran away to somewhere well outside the UK?