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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So Minty comes out the drain to preach his gospel to his obliging puppets .
Is there anyone left that believes him
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
hail hail
I’ve missed all the DM (I was so duped ) articles and the Dung Sportsound fawning of Cambell Ogilvie.
Any links??? Square will be good to.
MWD
If I remember correctly the last time minty made an appearance ,it became open season on CW was Minty getting worried that the hordes were beginning to point the finger in his direction again .
Put the kettle on for some CW bashing in the rags
hail hail
I have a parent and child ticket available for Sundays cup final.
They are seated together and cost £30 for the pair.
If anyone wants them contact me at andrew.watt16@btinternet.com
TT
morning guys, off to work just now , but thought i’d share a very small , but interesting wee something from Celticminded
our own Phil MacGiollabhain posted last night that he spoke to Alex Thompson of Channel 4 on the phone about the situation emerging in Scottish football
HH
St Stivs
See my last post and email me.
TT
From Alex Thomsons twitter;
@thecroakgang because I think Rangers’ fans should have their own go next. They’ve been very gracious and patient.
@mackayac yes. I’ve only just started.
@fitbafan who is Chick Young?
GooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooD
Morning………………………………………………..
C………………………..Q……………………………N
Another glooooooooooooooooooorious day in the Costa Blanca
2 days till Florida………………………………………………………
BigJoeindaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaBLOG
Big Joe
where did it all go wrong ?
ya jammy bazza
hail hail
There is no Old Firm.
Good to see the edifice that is the SFA being challenged. Once stripped of their arrogance maybe Scottish football can move on.
When do the 10 meet? Will we be told what they decide?
Poor Sir Murray was duped……a savvy businessman…aye right!
On a personal note the witches tour (wife and pals annual weekend away) is heading to Paris. Can someone on CQN recommend a reasonably priced hotel in the city centre for late September?
Well let’s see what today brings on the fun front!
Hail Hail
San Diego Bhoy
Sorry I missed you.
Booked for Frisco with better half.
One day were up , the next day were down again. Just dont know how this is going to pan out . One thing for sure the. Sfa will have to be iooked into , as I see it at the moment. The admiistrators are doing what they want . So are the sfa . As are the media.. Now even the minnows in the spl are gunning for us . The way things are going this whole scenario will be swept under the carpet . With murray now showing face again I wont be surprised if. Hmrc. Have good news for them too .
on….KDS saying that
Celtic reps will be meeting Uefa regards the ragers situation and the possible slap on the wrist deal with the SFA /SPL .Dossier and legal team will attend
I hope this is true ,it is high time someone did something to make sure the EXISTING RULES are applied fairly for ALL member clubs
hail hail
Any ideas how many tickets Killie have sold for Sunday?
Sorry .
Tickets the tickets for the cup final have gone to Celtforlife.
TT
Tiny tim
Let me know if ticks still available pls
Robert
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 14 March, 2012 at 05:46 said:
There would be no better spruiker for Celtic than yourself.
I do my wee bit in Oz.for the same cause.
Just turned on radio A.B.C. in Sydney for the drive home.
Broad Glasgow female accent talking about tenements and Carnwadric and Irvine and the cans thrown at her when she was wearing her First Communion dress.
Crazy stuff.
Lady called Eddi Reader who is currently appearing in Sydney.
Must try and get tickets.
Macjay
Eddie Reader was lead singer with Fairground Attraction who we remember from the centenary season… It’s got to be Perfect(Celtic)..
you probably knew that anyway… o))
fergus slayed the blues on 14 March, 2012 at 07:43 said:
on….KDS saying that
Celtic reps will be meeting Uefa regards the ragers situation and the possible slap on the wrist deal with the SFA /SPL .Dossier and legal team will attend
I hope this is true ,it is high time someone did something to make sure the EXISTING RULES are applied fairly for ALL member clubs
Fergus slayed the blues –
We have a man on the inside and UEFA WILL take action if the SFA abrogate their responsibilities, Brian Quinn was a wonderful Chairman and a true gentleman, he is also a rotweiller when it comes to financial fair play and integrity.
Their day of reckoning is drawing near.
Hail! Hail!
DavieL
fergus slayed the blues on 14 March, 2012 at 07:33 said:
Big Joe
where did it all go wrong ?
ya jammy bazza
It’s a tough life…………………………………
But……………………………
Someone has 2 do it…………………
Cant wait……………………
Going to watch the Cup Final In The Lucky Leprechaun in Orlando
BigJoeAway2pack…
ssn paper reader say it a real coup the interview jabba had with moonbeans in his words a great read these people do need more info on this sorry state of affairs,remember tickets on sale for final today firts come basis 2 per person
Was it not 7000 tickets returned?
Coach crash in Switzerland 28 dead most of them children
Very sad……………………………………………
BigJoesaying…………nothing
Missing the Cup Final as Dublin for the week end awaits.
Local residents are invited to provide suggestions(within reason) on “things to do when in Dublin for the St Patricks Day week-end”
And remember to “Mind your manners”
Paddy T
Morning,
So after the longest due diligence on record, Sir Minty sold rangers to Whyte for a £1 and now he is saying he did not know he had no money.
Aye Right!
As far as Ticketus, why was it mentioned to Whyte in the contract as a source of income?
HH
Cheers, Richie, I don’t know how many they were originally allocated, maybe 20,000?
Hey Paddy Turrner
Enjoy Dublin this weekend.
Always a good atmosphere Patricks Day,big parade through town,bands and floats etc,open air Ceilidh in Merrion Square (near city centre) plenty of trad music in pubs.Be careful as you get a lot of very drunk teenagers running wild and causing a bit of bother,always a few arrests,muggings etc (mostly harmless just kids drinking too much)
Kilmainham Gaol (its a museum now) is worth a visit if you are interested in 1916 etc.
But just wander the streets and enjoy the pubs
Good luck
Just seen the link last night on p13 to whom Alex Thomson of Channel 4 is following on Twitter.
Not that he can be replaced but I think we may have found a figure who is going to be as important to Celtic as Paul McBride someone who is not part of the scene.
His influence is for ‘the good of Scottish football.’
Morning all
Paddy T
whatever you do on saturday you will have a good craic in Dublin, you will see and speak to thousands of americans and other tourists in and around the parade and if you want the craic with live music in pubs, look for the smaller places (maybe just off Grafton street) beside Trinity College, where you will get the best criaic but get in early as they will all be packed.
However on Sunday THE place to be is ‘The Players Lounge’ pub in Fairview only a 5 minute taxi journey out from city centre. Anthony Stokes’ da owns and runs the pub and it will be hopping on Sunday.
Enjoy Dublin, it is where i grew up, although i now live in Roscommon (much quieter) i am sure you wll receive ‘Caed Mile Failte’ (one hundred thousand welcomes)
David Murray says he was duped by craig whyte ,imagine that 1 con man being duped by another con man.Brian Kennedy with that name sounds to me if he is another 1 thats jumped the dyke.
Going to Inverness on Sunday can someone tell me of a good tim pub to have a wee refreshment
“game on” indeed..
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/game-on/#more-2281
Navanbhoy
The Players Lounge ? Is that not closed down,wasnt it burnt out (insurence job I would say) last time I passed it it was all boarded up
navanbhoy i think the player lounge burnt down dont think they fixed it up yet or are going to ??
What is the stars
I haven’t been in Dublin for ages alright but was told the players lounge had re opened.
I could be wrong though
HECTOR – Moonbeams WD. Kano 1000 \o/ Supporting Neil Lennon 100%. Eating Jelly & Ice Cream. Awe Naw… on 14 March, 2012 at 06:58 said:
Jobo
I noted St Stivs was looking for 2 as well, for his nephews, but is unable to get to Glasgow. If you do make it for 9:30 and there are tickets I’m sure he would appreciate the efforts of any nice Tim who helped him out.
Ain’t that right St Stivs.
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sure do bud.
young Daniel getting along for his 2nd winning cup final ?
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and anyone help with 2 tickets, keep me in mind please, mucho mucho appreciated.
I took a trip oversees to sea what I could sea
and all that I could sea was a stack of stupid Huns hehehehehe
Is Walter Noname back from overseas to oversee the legneds
Kittoch – I like it…
I WANDERED lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of very stupid huns;