News that Dundee United will vote against allocating a place in next season’s SPL to Sevco confirms what we suggested yesterday, that sentiment has swung against the notion. Motherwell’s innovative idea of allowing fans (who have already expressed overwhelming opposition to the idea) a vote is further evidence that even hard-pressed clubs are prepared to make financially difficult decisions. Suggestions that the Motherwell board should grow a pair and take responsibility themselves have some merit.
Stewart Milne has denied BBC reports that Aberdeen have decided to vote against but I expect this is a matter of due process more than any genuine indecision.
There was a feeling this morning that matters could be brought to a head sooner than 4 July if enough clubs publicly declared against Sevco. This would suit Charles Green’s company as they would be able to prepare offers to Rangers players (who they are able to sign) knowing where they are likely to end up. If they are forced to wait until 4 July, Sevco will not know what squad requirements they will need for next season before making a decision on what Rangers players to offer employment to.
More than SPL football, Sevco need clarity. A rush to declare against them might seem harsh but it would be enormously beneficial rather than being forced to wait a further 12 days.
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RobertTressell on 22 June, 2012 at 15:30 said:
My Dad started his job around the same time as you. He was called aside by a senior coleague and told ‘you went to such and such a school. That means there are two of us in this office.’
My Dad thought, great, this guy’ll look after me only to be told immediately ‘You’d better be good at your job son, because I don’t want you letting us down and giving them any excuses, and you’ll not be getting any favours from me.’
Heart sunk, but got good at the job very quickly!!! But there is a lesson there about the difference in attitude perhaps.
It was what James McMillan famously described as the Catholic cringe.
tommytwiststommyturns on 22 June, 2012 at 15:41 said:
ROI Midfielder, got sent off against Italy, think he is out of contract atm
HH
!!Bada Bing!! on 22 June, 2012 at 15:49 said:
The Greek Ghod is available at 18/1 first goal
Worth a punt?
LOL, AT sticking the boot in
alex thomson @alextomo
Are we finally seeing scottish football strike a blow for long-lost sporting integrity in banning “Rangers” from the Premier League?
alex thomson @alextomo
If so these days will be among the most significant for British sport in years – and great news for “Rangers” and their fans too. Win-win.
Tamlaghtduff Bhoy-I’vegot a couple of quid in a Paddy Power account,will stick it on the big bhoy for an interest.
Reading this from RM, how can we live with ourselves?
“I just wonder what other football league in the world would conspire to destroy:
One of its oldest clubs.
The most successful club (in the world).
A club that has put Scottish football on the map.
A club, which has the biggest and most loyal support.
A club that single-handedly improved the co-efficiency of Scottish football.
Feel free to add to the above!
We need this bloodletting to stop; it is now beyond all reasonable judgement.
All those celebrity and powerful Rangers fans need to start fighting back: the last year of our 140-year history must not be allowed to destroy all we have achieved and contributed to the “game” and society in this country.
If we do not all stand up for our club at this time, then we have no right to do so in the future (when we are back at the top), and we will be!!!
Let’s not lick our wounds; let’s inflict some of our own!!!”
dixiebhoy69 on 22 June, 2012 at 15:42 said:
Where’s that…? …….an awful long way to go for an Irish Band…. CHUCKIE
Walk a while in my shoes Monaghan1900
I was educated in this school. It did not have a Saint’s name.
I was taught to play the flute in this band. Oh! how we loved to beat the drum.
I was taught by my teachers and my preachers I am pre-ordained.
I was taught that Rome was wrong.
I was taught that Jacobites were vermin.
I was taught that the Crown was the saviour.
I was taught the Ten Commandments.
I was taught that I was superior.
I was taught that the empire was bestowed.
I was taught that the enemy lived next door but went to a different school and a different church and supported a different football team.
A different football team.
A different football team.
A different football team.
I was taught that the enemy lived next door but went to a different school and a different church and supported a different football team and they wanted to wipe out my culture and annihilate me and mine.
But all I want to do is support my football team and have a beer. I don’t want to annihilate any culture or person.
But I was taught!
I was taught!
I was taught!
Nobody told me to hate, but all my teachings brought me to hate because all I ever encountered was hate.
I hate because they hate, because we hate, because they hate, because we hate, because they hate.
I don’t want to hate but nobody will let me stop; Not my friends, nor my foes.
It is not the fault of the individual… it is history’s curriculum calling.
67heaven
Croatia. Nice wee tim country! Bar the miserable bhun across the pool wi ulster and union jack stuff on!
HH
Big G – ah right, remember him now. Cheers.
T4
@BBCchrismclaug: #SPL clubs are to meet next Thursday to discuss implications of a newco vote. #SPL board expected to put forward recommendations.
Painful as this obviously is for Rangers supporters, I suspect the turmoil that has been caused is vital to Scottish Footballs survival
I read the obituary today of Teddy Scott. It made for humbling reading. What a wonderful character, and the perfect example of why football in Scotland is a precious thing. I have no doubt that every club has its own “Teddy Scott” . My own club has Danny Mcgrain and John Clark, who although both gained more fame than Teddy as players, are from the same stock.
Their values are the ones we need moving forward. These men didn’t get into football to benefit from a dodgy tax scheme and an even dodgier owner. Shysters like David Murray aren’t fit to be mentioned in the same context as a Teddy Scott
Aberdeen achieved wonders through the personality talent and application of a group of honest Scotsmen. What we need now is an overdose of Teddy Scott values
I feel a little more hopeful this morning about our sport. I sense a return to traditional values . Rangers need to find their own Teddy Scott’s . They will need to look hard, as none of the characters who have been hanging around Ibrox for the last 20 years polluting our game, are the answer
Long way to go, but if we use guys like Teddy Scott as our inspiration we will get there
Another busy day in the close season but I would have thought SebCo would have been too engrossed in the olympic preparations to get involved with an ex football club.
HH
My dear,dear,dear,friend… Robert Tressell @ 15.52
Hiya,Pally?
Nice subject.
Heck.. all of My Business Life, in pertainin’ tae the hiring process… Ah hiv Lived by this Criterion..
And it goes something like this..
Accuser… “Kojo, you hired that . Gal or Guy.. because He or She wiz a Catholic.. fur there are several ithers who are Better
qualified.!”
Me… “Nae Way! Ye are way aff oan the that, Bud..”
Accuser… “Tnen, Ah challenge ye tae Tell me , why DID ye, Hire.. Her or Him..?’
Me…. “Gosh, that’s easily answered..
Ah Hired Her or Him..
Because…
AH . Am a CATHOLIC!”
Maks Sense tae Me.
Kojo
Yer pal..who likes ye aloater.
Still, Laughin’…of Course!
So the SPL clubs are meeting next week to discuss “implications of the NewCo vote …” Sounds like we have one more battle to win.
Recommendations by the SPL board? I smell deals being mooted.
We’re almost there. Let’s keep the pressure ON.
now i wonder what eric riley and co could be recommending?
dixiebhoy
Gary Og is an amazing singer, thought he was good when I heard the old Eire Og cd’s but have now seen him live several times in Failte, the Brazen etc and he has a powerful voice and a range of songs which ensures you never tire of seeing him perform.
Get him turned up buddy!
HH
if there is any integrity in the spl board [i know] there can only be one recommendation complete expulsion from the game for what they have done
and are still doing.
I will always love football more than I love Celtic. I will always love Celtic more than I hate Rangers.
How many on CQN can say the same?
“THE GAME IS OVER, THE REBELS HAVE WON”
Should be played over the screens on flag day.
Traditionalist88
Seen Gary at the Clock a couple of months ago and know what ya mean.
HH
Monaghan1900 on 22 June, 2012 at 16:00:
“I just wonder what other football league in the world would conspire to destroy:
One of its oldest clubs.
The most successful club (in the world).
A club that has put Scottish football on the map.
A club, which has the biggest and most loyal support.
A club that single-handedly improved the co-efficiency of Scottish football.”
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So many mistakes in such a short space.
Surely just a matter of time before one of them suggests winning two World Wars.
RobertTressell on 22 June, 2012 at 15:31 said:
thomthethim CQN (genuine) Badge Wearer on 22 June, 2012 at 15:18 said:
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That last post was directed to you Thom!!
******
It was your dad’s experience that did more then anything to break through the barrier.
Like Celtic, we didn’t have to be just good, we had to be better and show that it was in a boss’ best interest to hire more of us.
We never took a job for granted. Nobody took us by the hand.
Even as late as 1972, I was working for the East Kilbride Development Corp. in it’s maintenance dept.
Over a twelve month period, eleven Catholics were paid off.
My mate and I, whom Jobo knows, lasted just over a year.
The yard manager was a bigot called Mc.Pherson, a brother of the guy Bill Martin (another abuser of a fine name), who co-wrote garbage along with Phil Coulter.
The sacrifices that your parents and my generation made in educating our children are bearing fruit in subsequent generations.
Samaras 1st goal and 2 v 1 win for Greece, 250-1, makes sense to me
Doncaster’s new plan will be that only one club has to vote yes and they’re in. He’s quite an operator is our Neil.
CultsBhoy loves being 1st forever & ever on 22 June, 2012 at 16:23:
I’d put Celtic before football – Rangers don’t exist and are not our rivals anymore.
how about a majority is only needed to allow them in, possible this could be their
recommendation?
My Dear,Dear Kojo…
I see you’ve replenished your supply of hand-grenades….
I’d expect HamiltonTim to be along shortly, to back you up…..
Just as soon as he’s finished sharpening all those pencils….
Yer Pal…Who thinks you’re a brammer…
SRS
Fair point and honest..!
Steinreignedsupreme on 22 June, 2012 at 16:25 said:
So many mistakes in such a short space.
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But what about ‘all we have achieved and contributed to the “game” and society in this country’? Surely no mistake there. I wonder if he knows why “game” is in inverted commas.
Like many Civil Wars, there will be isolated pockets of resistance, long after the major battle is over. I suspect Kilmarnock will be an example of this – surely one of the last towns to fall to the rebels.
Is it too early to start the Craig Bellamy rumour?
Charles Green is applying to Greek Government for a bail out..
Seems to be more posturing from the board of the SPL this guy Doncaster would get under a rattlesnake with a tophat on, cant wait for his new recommendations, not
A wee song just came into my head there….. UB40 kind of apt methinks….
“King where are you’re peepul now? Caged and pacified…..”
Ok maybe a tad premature :>)
HH
dessybhoy-Last throw of the dice for the incompetent Doncaster?
Paul67,
Think Mr Desmond and Lawwell need a meeting with Doncaster to lay it on the line, butt the f out or else we will have you.
Bada
What about Robbie Keane. ?