When you have a potential loss to the tax payer of £75m, allegations of tax irregularities, political interference, alleged sporting malfeasance and stand of the brink of the largest corporate failure in Scottish history (discounting the bailed-out RBS) the profile of the story rises above the blogs and regular Scottish media.
Alex Thomson, chief correspondent for Channel 4 News, a man who reports from war zones, interviews prime ministers and presidents, decided to look into how the SFA were handling the current crisis in Scottish football. Yesterday he blogged on the subject, raising many of the questions we have asked in recent months.
On Twitter this morning he reported his experience in trying to get some sense out of the SFA, this is what he said:
“SFA say President Campbell Ogilvie is ‘distancing himself from the current Rangers investigation’ but did not explain how.
“Campbell Ogilvie ‘did not know’ about EBT contract when he was Rangers FC secretary?
“When we asked why not – that was his job – SFA said they didn’t know.
“SFA say their President and fmr Ranger secretary Campbell Ogilvie will not be interviewed by c4news about what he knew…
“SFA say their President Campbell Ogilvie ‘has no plans to stand aside from his job pending current Rangers probes…
“Interesting SFA have just accused me of ‘lying’, ‘pig-headedness’ and then put the phone down mid-conversation….
“all because I put their own statement back to them that Campbell Ogilvie denied knowing about EBTs at Rangers…
“And suggested there might be a perceived conflict of interest in his current position until the investigations are complete”
Three weeks ago we suggested that Ogilvie’s position as SFA president was untenable, saying “The association cannot have a president embroiled in a tax evasion scam which, even before a verdict has been decided, has already caused untold harm to his former club and the reputation Scottish football.”
The SFA have been able to dismiss pleas for sporting integrity and ethical standards from the blogsphere while the mainstream media have either chased the hapless fall-guy, Craig Whyte, or refused to take the Improper Registration of Rangers players seriously.
SFA chief executive, Stewart Regan, was flushed out his slumber by Mr Thomson’s comments this morning, Tweeting to the reporter, “Please could you confirm who you have spoken to. thank you.”
Stewart, if you really need to ask that question, you’re in more trouble than I thought. There are several thousand CQN’ers who could help answer that one.
Campbell Ogilvie and the SFA cannot hide from the facts of this crisis. He is president of the SFA and both he and the association must acknowledge there is work to do. We can only hope Uefa finally decide to take a look.
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Paul67
Was reported by he who canny talk for legal reasons that the SPL10 (each a Hun) are to meet with RFC PLC (in administration)’s administrators to negotiate a 2/3 voting majority change to SPL rules.
Oh aye. And the Huns are clowns and that’s official.
MWD
Chick thinks it was a coup for Rangers if they turn out to have correctly exploited a tax loophole to deprive Her Majesty’s Treasury of millions of pounds. They have a bare faced cheek to wave Union Flags. I’m sure it’s a universal truth that those who wrap themselves in the flag of their country are the last to do anything for it.
O.G.Rafferty, jelly and ice cream!
GL2, thanks.
CaltonTongues, Ticketus bought the right to sell the first (circa) 26,000 tickets to each Rangers game for three years. This may be fulfilled by season tickets, if not, it will be made of season tickets plus the next sold tickets to each game.
Celtic Mac, could be.
MWD, cheers.
Reports suggest that the STV and Ragers deal never happened.
celticrumours
anyone else thinking what ‘im thinking would be a good outfit of choice for ibrokes in a few weeks time?:)
Speaking of the Circus (cue bad joke)-Mr & Mrs Dwarf were made up when they found out they were expecting a wean,when asked if they wanted a boy or a girl Mr Dwarf said” we’re not too fussed as long as it fits inside that f£$%£$N cannon”
theshowmustgooncsc
Paul67,
Thanks.
Phone 01536 771881 and get some 1-2-1 advice from the experts absolutley FREE
We will not sell you a show if we think it is not appropriate (that’s a promise) Mr and Mrs Custard
Good advice, and free at that!
From bluenose.co.uk
Ticgaz
If you don’t mind a 15 minute walk to the ground you could do worse than Neesons on Calder Street. Old Style boozer and a proper traditional Irish Bar. You’ll get your boy in, they play the tunes and usually have some basic grub. Friendly and not too full.
HH
Paul, I know someone who’s very much looking forward to joining you too
Ticgaz
We’re going to Ketchup in Shawlands . 3 Grown Bhoys and 4 wee Bhoys for burgers and beers. 20 min walk to Hamden from there. Faithers get beers and Bhoys get burgers.
Booked in for 12.
MWD
They damned know that the only way that they can keep the orcs alive is by dragging us down to their level.
That’s why the sphell will have voted on new voting powers
Disgusting
Paddy Gallagher on 13 March, 2012 at 22:29 said:
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Paddy G, not if they label it under Sundae’s …. I mean sundries…. no wait!
V
I honestly didn’t think the ongoing situation with the manky mob could get any funnier, and then they ask the knuckle draggers to donate to a clown hire website.
They need a catchy slogan – what about
Send your cash to Krusty
Cos the huns are going busty
Chick Young has just delivered his “Artur Jorge” moment this evening.
Oh dear. Note the date, set the tape, bide your time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqASHIMbkcg&feature=related
hamiltontim on 13 March, 2012 at 19:44 said:
I am fully aware of the Catholic background of our clubs creation but also the inclusive nature that has been in evidence. From our first goalscorer to Stein to Dalgliesh.
*hate tae be pedantic but Neilly McCallum was a Catholic, although he was buried at Bonhill Parish Church the ceremony was conducted by the Parish Priest at the nearby Our Lady and St Marks. At that time all residents who came under the Parish of Bonhill were buried in the Parish Church including my great grandfather.
As has been stated earlier not all ken doods are bigoted or members of the lol, the following book explains this further in detail:
“We Are The People: Journeys Through The Heart Of Protestant Ulster” by geoffery beattie
Will they be collecting in the clown mobile too?
Freshfeesh! Honk. Honk Freshfeesh !
Let’s help Alex c4 Tomo with as much info as possible…
I ll start..
Alex did you know that the tax dodgers refused to sign/ employ Roman Catholics for over 100 yrs and many in Scottish society found this acceptable?
HH
With apologies to Shel Silverstein:
I’ll tell you the story of Murray the Clown
Who ran a circus in Glasgow town.
His boots were too big and he was bound for a fall,
And he just wasn’t, just wasn’t funny at all.
His audience adored him and thought him the best, Though he stole all his jokes and cheated the rest. He looked to the future and saw buildings tall, And none of them thought that funny at all.
Then he met Craigy whose plans looked real sound,
So he gave him the lot for the price of a pound.
I was duped, I was duped, he cried, so were we all,
And it just isn’t, just isn’t funny at all.
I wonder which hacks were prostrating themselves at the Court of Lord Murray today. Shame Jabba ‘did you ask him to confirm if he nodded’ T wasn’t there as if he was we’d know now due to his brilliant journalistic skills if there were 2 contracts, if they were provided to the SFA / SPL and how long EBTs have been operating and who benefitted and whether Ogilvie knew.
Lubo on 13 March, 2012 at 22:30 said:
Very interesting tweet from Ed Fraser, Channel 4 News Head of Home News tonight..
“@alextomo (alex thomson) seems fixated on Rangers. Have given him rest of week to investigate and see what turns up.”
Excellent.
Lubo.
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Mmmm, I don’t like the use of the word ‘fixated’…
past participle, past tense of fix·ate (Verb)
Verb:
Cause (someone) to acquire an obsessive attachment to someone or something: “fixated on photography”.
Acquire such an obsessive attachment to: “it is important not to fixate on an imosity”.
I don’t like where such a line of tweeting could be headed.
possible scenarios next few days.
1. RC Ogilvie resigns
2. Blue Knights deal collapses Friday,too many clauses re: big tax case
3. Tribunal reports,Kaboom.
4.Fancy dress shops report low stock for clown outfits.
Missing my first final in 30 years on Sunday thanks to the bishop.
Cup final no time for politics but I imagine Campbell Ogilvie will be there in some capacity a few chorus’ of
“Campbell Ogilvie, We know what you are”
would be fitting. Wonder if the Beeb would bring that to the viewers attention.
Lhads ,
Thanks for the info re- grub on Sunday.
Do they do Jelly & Ice Cream for afters !!!!!
Hail Hail !!
Make Way for the clowns
Applause for the clowns
Don’t Bother! They’re ……..
Deid
My oh my. Read on here earlier that MBB had made an offer to buy them – sounds absurd but on a day when the administrators have called in the administrators, anything seems possible.
And the clowns. Oh how I love the clowns story.
And this, Murray on failure to check MBB :““There’s only so much information. After someone has been disqualified for seven years, it’s not that easy to check. “
What?? – did the 7 year disqualification not give him enough food for thought???? “He’s been disqualified for 7 yrs but I can’t find anything else on him so he’s probably ok?”
Mr X loves having a “fly kick” on 13 March, 2012 at 21:26 said:
Great post, ditto, and thank you for expressing Neil’s burden so eloquently.
From bluenose.co.uk:
“Mr and Mrs Custard DO NOT exploit animals for their shows read why here > ”
More’s the pity, that’ll mean a refund then ;-(
Vmhan Supporting Lenny! on 13 March, 2012 at 22:38
Aye :-)) Being serious though, surely any income including gifts/donations would have to be declared, subject to tax implications then passed on to creditors?
CFC reps in talks with UEFA this week about RFC situation and SFA’s ‘possible’ wristslap. Full dossier with legal teams in attendance………….
etims
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CFC reps in talks with UEFA this week about RFC situation and SFA’s ‘possible’ wristslap. Full dossier with legal teams in attendance…
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…UEFA already fully briefed on situation due to substantial evidence provided by multitude of parties
The word dossier returns
bournesouprecipe on 13 March, 2012 at 22:49 said:
CFC reps in talks with UEFA this week about RFC situation and SFA’s ‘possible’ wristslap. Full dossier with legal teams in attendance………….
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Now yer talking :-))
Legal teams and dossier, the perfect strike force!
We arra Papal.
My makeup is dry and is cracked on my chin I’m drowning my sorrows in whisky and gin The lion tamer’s whip doesn’t crack anymore The lions they won’t fight and the tigers won’t roar
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la So let’s all drink to the death of a clown Won’t someone help me to break up this crowd Let’s all drink to the death of a clown La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Let’s all drink to the death of a clown
The old fortune teller lies dead on the floor Nobody needs fortunes told anymore The trainer of insects is crouched on his knees And frantically looking for runaway fleas
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Let’s all drink to the death of a clown So won’t someone help me to break up this crowd Let’s all drink to the death of a clown La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Let’s all drink to the death of a clown La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
HH
watching newsnight, nigel lawson appears to have achieved the ‘camel’s baw bag’ look
How accurate are the Etims with rumours? If that one is true, WOW!