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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Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 13 March, 2012 at 17:39:
Awe_Naw..,
“There is talk within Hampden of “wanton disregard” by the English for rules that have hit hard on the already financially stretched Scottish game.”
The problem with the SFA is all their comedy is unintentional.
TBB, you putting in a bid then? :-)
SffS
TBB
Fantastic read once again. Regarding qu1, are the administrators not within their rights to sell the shares if they deem it to be in the best interests of the business and it’s creditors?
Well why be surprised the Media favour Rangers the SFA favour Rangers the Spl favour Rangers it has allways been so.They will do there utmost to shaft Celtic and any other team than there beloved Rangers.Bhoys we need to keep on top of this we need to E.mail anyone who will listen about there skillduggery.As far as the football authorities are concerned they will let them away with as little punishment as possible all we ask is for fair play and fair punishment for cheats.Does it look like we will get ? no it doesnt at this moment in time.H.H.
HT
Nope
BontyBhoy on 13 March, 2012 at 16:30 said:
Cheers. My ponder point is does Protestantism have confession as a tradition and is it more or less the same as Catholicism?
In short does Catholicism encourage guilt to be confronted, accepted and dealt with and does the absence of a similar mechanism surpress admission? This is not a my house id bigger better argument it is is there a possible reason in there somwhere for not facing wrong doing?
The Battered Bunnet on 13 March, 2012 at 17:16 said:
I enjoyed that, very clear and very funny..
Blue Knights haha, Boys Brigade more like…
Oh there’s a good idea, rangers bob a job, get the young bears out raising money for their club…
Whatever happened to the SFA PR consultants? Have they lost the Gig as the SFA lose the plot.
I am sure their consultants offered real time advice during code red emergencies….
It can only get better/bitter….
Donald Muir? The weakest link?
Is the Herald article or the channel 4 source the catalyst to Sir Davidson Emergency meeting?
Whatever next…?
Whatever happened to the SFA PR consultants? Have they lost the Gig as the SFA lose the plot.
I am sure their consultants offered real time advice during code red emergencies….
It can only get better/bitter….
Donald Muir? The weakest link?
Is the Herald article or the channel 4 source the catalyst to Sir Davids Emergency meeting?
Whatever next…?
STV has an interview with Sir David Murray coming up
A concerned and possibly a deep thinking bear,
blair_omnibus
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I’m confused by the RFF.
What if Craig Whyte isn’t gone & all we’ve done is save the club for him?
Another TBB classic.
Please forward it to Alex Thomson.
Who oversees the oversees account?
I see that it’s a fighting Fund, not a Survival Fund.
Seems that they always want to fight,
Gordon J Whats the betting they dont ask him about EBTs ? H,H,
Why are they always looking to fight??????????
Hail hail
When trying to make sense of the nonsensical, to rationalize the irrational, there is only one explanation for the absurd head in sand, keystone cops approach of the SFA to protecting the integrity of themselves and the game.
They think the club in administration is Scottish football.
Only way it makes sense to me….
David Murray held an off camera briefing.
Wouldn’t have sold to Whyte if he had known about the Ticketus deal.
EBTs used by many clubs. Seems to have admitted huns used them but after legal advice
Auldheid
Sorry busy afternoon so just trying to catch up.
The Protestant churches believe in contrition but not in absolution. Not sure if that helps.
So Sir Minty held an off screen meeting with a few select Journos!!
Mmmmm!
Hail hail
Gordon J Somone did ask him about EBTs and he says they took legal advice and were told they were legal oh well thats it then.H.H.
HH.. I heard they didn’t even advertise the administration properly..? Anyone else hear this.. ? It’s a technicality in theory BUT…..
HH…
Let’s all laugh.. They ll be having a nearly new sale or a car boot sale? Sandy Jardine… Keevins SO psychophantic … Ask a question !!!!
Is the wonderful fighting fund going towards repaying the pensioners and taxpayers?
I bet it was some tim print company who was overseeing any spelling mistakes. Blame catholic schools.
TBB
Thanks, so why all this sabre rattling from Murray et al I just don’t get it? Surely they must be aware of this and appreciate how foolish they will appear when this falls flat.
With the SFA complaining about the Liveerpool Everton game being on tonight at the same time as the champions league have they now rattled them and will they be out for revenge, this might just make them look at the huns problems and how useless the SFA and SPL are and put pressure on UEFA to get in there to see whats been going on, would be a nice irony if It happened.
Expect some oversees legned to come in and save the day for ra berrs…
Unfortunate name chosen for their fund raising jamboree- the Rankers FIGHTING fund- who are they fighting this time- the Manchester polis, each other?
Did anyone ask about the 2 contracts or could they not be bothered to do their job.On train to London just now so appreciate any updates. Cheers
kelvinbhoy
it was a hand picked press briefing… no more needs to be said…
Anybody heard about the Red and Black scarves they are selling to boost the FightFund?
“The Red and Black is the traditional colours of our home socks.”
Aye, we know…
SSN……………………Ragers Fighting Fund money will cover all bail costs
BT – usual story. SDM invites them in, does them over just like old times and all is rosy in the garden. Pathetic bunch of wasters.
Who do you think the select few where,,,Traynor,Young,King,,,????
Hail hail
Page 20 today’s Glasgow Herald.. Administration notice .. Again..
Worth a look for all Celtic fans.. Even a cut out and keep moment.. ..
So technically they ve not yet been in administration so technically everything thus far is not legal?
I’m but a humble Celtic supporter just in from work and catching up..
rANGERs must be out of administration by Scottish Cup Final or start next season with minus 10 points.
Every day is Christmas
;o)
Raman on STV making great play of Killie fans snappping up Cup Final tickets. Somehow he forgot to mention the ones they couldn’t sell and sent back.
Gordon_j
I’ve been offered more spare tickets for Sunday’s final than any I can remember.
Did SHUG just spit the dummy there?
What’s the press conference that’s being referred to and is it significant?