This evening we received clarity on two items first reported here and on several other locations months ago. Sevco have accepted the 12 month player registration embargo handed down by Lord Carloway’s Appellate Tribunal as a condition of their application for membership of the SFA, while Fifa have granted four former Rangers players permission to sign for new clubs.
The SFA, under president Campbell Ogilvie, took every step possible to alert Sevco that if they did not accept the transfer embargo a more severe penalty would be imposed on Rangers, whose licence they are trying to acquire. Hopes of “elimination” from the Scottish Cup as an alternative punishment were based on false logic, and were also just silly.
Sevco disputed the embargo, hoping the SFA would offer to set it aside, as it tried to set-aside so many other rules to accommodate them in recent weeks, however, the best the new company could achieve was an accommodation to allow them to stock up on players over the next five weeks in order to off-set the effects of so many players ‘walking away’.
There is a chance this decision will save Sevco a second season in the SFL Third Division but there remains many hurdles for the new club to achieve before they start and complete a football season.
No mention yet of what the SFA and SPL plan to do with the plethora of other disciplinary matters due against Rangers, or how they proposed to prevent their own independent judicial process from reaching an inconvenient verdict.
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Imatim:
To my mind you can lay 99% of the ills in Scottish football, and a substantial percentage of society’s woes, at the doorstep of Ibrox.
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 04:41
c’mon kit praytel, u didnt get up the duff before you go to uni did you lol
Foxy_1888 on 21 July, 2012 at 04:29 said:
Your children’s laughter will more than make up for any sorrow.
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2010 Never Again
Can you tell me why would you distastefully paraphrase the words of Bobby Sands here?….An Irish patriot, martyr and hero.
Why did you do this?
SFL rule out stripping Rangers of League Cups won during EBT era
Michael Grant Chief football writer The Herald
THE Scottish Football League has no plans to consider stripping Rangers of the six League Cups won between 2001 and 2010, even if the club is found guilty of making undisclosed payments to players via Employee Benefit Trusts during those years.
The two other governing bodies, the Scottish Football Association and Scottish Premier League, have worked on a draft document which proposes stripping Rangers of five league titles and four Scottish Cups if an ongoing investigation finds the club guilty of breaking rules by not disclosing payments made via EBTs.
But the League Cup is run by the Scottish Football League and Rangers won that trophy in 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2007-08, 2009-10 and 2010-11, all of which were within the 2001-2010 period in which EBTs were used.
David Longmuir, the SFL chief executive, attended the Scottish Communities League Cup first round draw with First Minister Alex Salmond yesterday – they announced the Scottish Government will sponsor the cup for £1.7m this season – as Rangers were drawn against East Fife.
Longmuir played down the likelihood of his organisation taking back trophies won by Rangers. “Not at this stage,” he said. “We are ‘business as usual’ at this moment.
“From the day we announced that Rangers would be in the third division my only thought was how to rebuild the game, get investment back in and take the game forward. I’m not looking back any more. I’m getting to the point now where I can see light at the end of the tunnel and I can see the game beginning to get back on its feet.”
The SFL is still awaiting feedback from its media partner, IMG Media, having commissioned the agency to test the market for a package of 25 Scottish League games including newco Rangers this season. An SPL bid of £1m was rejected, which suggested the SFL believes much more could be raised.
“We have a broadcasting deal in place for the League Cup with the BBC and we still have another year to run. As far as the league is concerned we’re currently at very early days in terms of having a look at what interest there is in SFL games. I know there is a huge interest in our new club [newco Rangers] and that will drive a lot of media attention. I’m sure there will be value in that, but in context.”
Salmond said he would not attempt to persuade BSkyB to maintain its deal with the SPL. Salmond’s friendship with Rupert Murdoch has led to calls for him to intervene.
“That is a matter for the football authorities and the broadcasters,” said the First Minister. “I have made it clear that any help I can give, we will give. So let’s leave it at that and see what announcements are made.
“Looking around to what distinct initiative the government could make, without interfering in the football authorities’ rights to their own affairs, I thought enhancing our sponsorship of the Scottish Communities League Cup would be a step forward.”
Of the £1.7m sponsorship, £500,000 is from the Cashback for Communities programme, in which money seized from criminals is redirected to youth initiatives.
Rangers, who were unseeded in the draw held at Stenhousemuir’s Ochilview, were represented by the head of their youth department, Jimmy Sinclair. He saw them paired with East Fife in what will be the newco club’s first competitive home fixture. Ties will be held on Saturday August 4 although Rangers could be moved because Celtic are at home to Aberdeen in the SPL that day.
Sinclair was optimistic that manager Ally McCoist’s impoverished squad, now reliant on several youth players, could handle the third division. “I think a Rangers jersey is a heavy jersey no matter which forum you’re playing in,” he said. “But the boys who have come into the team in the past have handled themselves well and I’ve no reason to suspect anything other than the ones who are with us now, albeit they are a bit younger, will handle it as well. It is now a bit of a grey area, what constitutes a first team player and what constitutes a youth player!”
Rangers home attendances are difficult to predict, but the novelty of the club’s first match at Ibrox is sure to draw a large crowd. That will benefit East Fife, who will receive 50% of the gate receipts after 15% is removed for expenses. “We will be the first visitors at Ibrox and I would think we would get a big turnout,” said Sid Columbine, chairman of the second division club. “The Rangers supporters have had a bad time and it’s hard lines on them because they are the innocent victims in all of this. I hope they turn up and help us out.”
Meanwhile a source close to the owner of Napoli, Aurelio de Laurentiis, denied reports that the Italian businessman was interested in making a takeover bid for the newco Rangers. “De Laurentiis said that Scotland was an option a few years ago. Now there is nothing concrete,” said the source.
DRAW
Tuesday, July 31
Peterhead v Dundee
Saturday, August 4
Queen of the South v Alloa Athletic, Stranraer v Livingston, Raith Rovers v Berwick Rangers, Stenhousemuir v Brechin City, Montrose v Cowdenbeath, Ayr United v Clyde, Dumbarton v Albion Rovers, Forfar Athletic v Partick Thistle, Falkirk v Elgin City, Hamilton Academical v Annan Athletic. Arbroath v Stirling Albion
Sunday, August 5
East Stirlingshire v Morton
To be confirmed
Queen’s Park v Airdrie United
Rangers v East Fife
You don’t have a season ticket do you?
Don’t forget to share that oxytocin with all the others that inhabit your head. So little of the magic and so many to go round.
Imatim and so is Neil Lennon on 21 July, 2012 at 05:01
Distasteful? How do you make that out?
KITALBA
Just popped in during my nightshift-don’t go too hard on the fellow,he has been on here for over 24hrs virtually nonstop.
Make of that what you will.
Bobby,
I keep telling him to slow up with the oxytocin but I don’t think he is listening.
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 05:07
To bitter for your own good.
That education of yours didnt stop at school though did it?
Dont forget, if your conscience ever gets the better of the fan –
http://www.thekanofoundation.com
Of the £1.7m sponsorship, £500,000 is from the Cashback for Communities programme, in which money seized from criminals is redirected to youth initiatives.
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 05:04
Longmuir’s comments are entirely in keeping with the media driven hun initiative to keep every stolen honour.
They’ll put up a fight over this. Anything that threatens their inferiority complex rings alarm bells in every Hun.
You don’t have a season ticket do you?
Stop it mate, you’re cracking me up; have been for years now.
Did that wee post at 03:41 rattle your cage? You seem riled, sit down and just sip at the oxytocin and don’t forget to keep some for tomorrow. Remember to share it around with the other numbskulls too.
How are your Latin lessons coming on?
Goggle Translate is a Godsend for some.
Any student of Psychology should save the fees and come on here and study you instead.
All of you would crack them up too.
So you want to be my mate now? Haven’t we been down this same road a dozen times or so?
Foxy_1888 on 21 July, 2012 at 05:07 said:
Imatim and so is Neil Lennon on 21 July, 2012 at 05:01
Distasteful? How do you make that out?
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2010 Never Again
You do know the context of who and what Bobby Sands was referring to when he spoke those words…do you not?
I ask again. Why did you do this?
Imatim and so is Neil Lennon
Youre not the gate keeper for Bobby Sands words and I dont care for your lily livered accusations either.
Imatim:
That’ll be you told now take your sorry ass and go park it on the naughty chair.
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 05:22
Was hoping you’d be able to put aside your fan mentality and discuss something supporters are concerned about, that’s all.
A fine Saturday morning to you all – things seem a little tense on the blog. It’s the weekend, at last – it’s been a long week.
Enjoy.
Found on the web…
The Numskulls began life in a comic known as The Beezer (check out the second hand shops and car boot sales, if you want to see what it was like).
They originally lived in an adult known as ‘Our Man’ and kept him under control!
When The Beezer stopped being published, The Numskulls joined The Beano on the 16th of October 1993! They took control of a boy called Edd and have been guiding his actions ever since.
I’ve always thought the whole idea of the Numskulls was a very funny one – having Brainy, Snitch, Radar, Blinky and Cruncher controlling our boy’s senses leads to a lot of hilarious antics.
Their cousins Jumbo, Crass, Spook, Anchor and Liar-liar-pants-on-fire, all emigrated to Australia about eight years ago
I’m just glad the little men in MY head keep giving me the ideas for their stories!
Foxy_1888:
So what do you want to discuss?
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 05:46
preferably nothing that will antagonize you any further.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaBKi7dHNWI
Cathal on 21 July, 2012 at 05:43
Top of the mornin Cathal. Enjoy the well earned break.
Foxy_1888 on 21 July, 2012 at 05:37 said:
Imatim and so is Neil Lennon
Youre not the gate keeper for Bobby Sands words and I dont care for your lily livered accusations either.
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2010 Never Again
I ask once again.
You do know the context of who and what Bobby Sands was referring to when he spoke those words…do you not?
A simple yes or no will do.
Which is it?
Foxy_1888
Don’t fret after me, I’m just a wee bit pee’d off because I’ve been trying to axe a stump out of the ground, been at it for weeks, and the rain came on.
So stop with the petted lip and tell me what it is you wish to discuss?
Hold on a minute, a wee bit early in the day I know but let me pour myself a wee whisky.
Okay shoot!
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Vmhan on 21 July, 2012 at 02:07 said:
Summa of Sammi…. on 21 July, 2012 at 01:17 said:
Owen youre visit for the 1st game last season and in the GB for the last game makes me think you have jinksed me.
1st game of the season I ended up in hospital the middle of the night with an asthma attack and the end of the season…… well…… you know.
I’m still glad you made it and got to see the end game.
HH
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Cheers VMhan..
The 3-0 Last game of Der H^n with The GB will live in the Memory forever..I was on TV too Ha..
As for me Being a Jinx.. No l Just get People into Trouble.. As Something always Happens.. Remember l was the One mistakenly arrested at Easter Road..;0))))
Had a Guid Night at The Q&A with BT.. Jinks.. Martin42.. And a Few others Paul67 and Phil spoke well..tho the Best Part of the Night for Moi was when The Original Holy Goalie ran into the Hall to Say My Bhoy Georgious has Just Scored against Germany.. Class..;0))))))))
Summa of JinkyNessCSC
ok Kitty, what d’ya reckon the Israelis are up to blaming that car bomb in Bulgaria on the Iranians?
Are they itching for a fight or what?
A prelude to all out war in the ME perhaps?
Imatim and so is Neil Lennon on 21 July, 2012 at 06:07
will you ever get to the point?
far be it from me to insult the memory of Bobby Sands, and since you were so obviously offended I apologise wholeheartedly for any offence taken.
does that satisfy your lust for splitting words?
You don’t have a season ticket do you?
There was me thinking you wanted to talk profoundly about Celtic.
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 06:27
I get it now Kitty. The rain coming on was a metaphor right? Pour yourself another.
SadiesBhoy posting from Mammoth Lakes, California. Having a great time and just managing to keep up with developments at home. Shocked to hear that Sevco have “negotiated” their punishment with SFA instead of taking it on the chin. Pleased about CL draw but we will have to play out of our skins to qualify.
God bless you all and take care.
Hail! Hail!
You don’t have a season ticket do you?
You are impressing me with your vocabulary and your logic, soon we will be communicating in Latin!!!
So what really did you want to discuss, your lack of a season ticket, when you can afford to buy one, or what?
Or the time you forgot you went to Sydney, or didnae?
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 06:08 said:
Kit, Be very careful with that stump. Did my back in good and proper about 7 years ago doing the same. The only safe way to get a stump out of the ground is by using leverage. A Very strong pick or a very strong spade. Don’t wrestle with it whatever you do no matter how frustrated you get.
SadiesBhoy signing off for tonight. I’ve been in Las Vegas for 3 days and I’m totally banjaxed.
Up The Celts!
Morning all, from another very hot Black Sea region of Bulgarski.
Looking forward to Tic TV’s coverage of the game tonight.
Mon the Hoops.
kitalba on 21 July, 2012 at 06:37
Kitty, I cant satisfy your need for an alter ego and a tampon simultaneously. You have to chose which.
Foxy_1888
kitalba
Why dont you two give it a rest eh?
SadiesBhoy:
I could get a stump grinder in for a couple of hundred dollars but that stump and me, well it is personal. The tree was over fifty metres tall but dead when I felled it. That was easy but the noise it made when it hit the ground… scary.
I’ve now gone through three woodmans axes this year chopping away at it. (much more than the cost of a stump grinder) It won’t beat me, even if it takes another five years, and it might well do. I chop away at it until my hands blister and bleed, then I get the gloves on and away I go again.
But mate, truth be known, I quite enjoy the exercise.
henryclarkson on 21 July, 2012 at 06:46
Good shout.
Not the time nor place for fans versus supporters row.
You don’t have a season ticket do you?
The Great Bean Mystery!