The SFA Judicial Panel Disciplinary Tribunal sit for the first time today to examine Rangers Uefa licence application in 2011, the subject of which was picked up by the ‘Res 12’ group of Celtic shareholders. This application was made under Craig Whyte’s memorable tenure which saw the club withhold tax payments before the eventual appointment of liquidators.
Evidence of what took place was eventually heard in open court, at Whyte’s trial in Glasgow last year. Rangers did not declare to the SFA they failed to make tax payments and should not have been granted a Uefa licence. As a consequence, Celtic, who finished second in the league that year, were denied a chance to participate in the Champions League qualifiers.
So far, so clear, but then the matter becomes subject to issues not heard in court, specifically the Five Way Agreement between the SFA, the (now defunct) Scottish Football League, the Scottish Premier League (now the Scottish Professional Football League), oldco Rangers (now also defunct) and Sevco Scotland (now newco Rangers).
This Agreement gave Sevco Scotland associate membership of the SFA and a place in the Scottish Football League in return for accepting some, though not all, of Rangers football penalties. Newco When the SFA announced this Tribunal, Newco did not contest the guilt of Oldco, instead suggesting they had agreement of immunity on this matter. The SFA clearly believe differently.
The Judicial Panel will first decide on its competency to hear the matter, based on whatever partial immunity Charles Green secured for Newco in 2012. If the terms of the immunity is not sufficient to exempt the worst excesses of Craig Whyte, the panel’s punishment of Oldco will apply to Newco.
The extent of this one is significant, effectively cheating to gain entry to the Champions League. I expect nothing less than a multi-year ban from European competition.
You will notice people switch seats of the Newco/Oldco debate with this subject.
Craig Whyte appointed administrators who would release the name ‘Rangers’ and associated intellectual property to Newco, unlike administrators at Airdrieonians in 2002, who refused the then Clydebank to rename themselves Airdrieonians. The name was subsequently changed to Airdrieonians in 2013.
Whyte’s plan was to buy the brand name from Rangers administrators and put the Scottish football authorities on the spot. In buying the assets from the administrators, Green had control of the name by the time of the Five Way Agreement, and he accepted some liabilities as a price for entry on the nod into Scottish football.
This resulted in a debate that will never end. Newco claim continuity with Oldco when selling tickets, but not so much at times like this. No ‘Say No to liquidation’ banners were noted in the asset register.
Green claimed Sevco Scotland “bought the history” from administrators Duff and Phelps (you will not be surprised to learn ‘the history’ was not on the asset list purchased). Now lawyers for Green’s one-time rival for Oldco’s assets will try to fortify his work.
We’ll see if Dave King’s recent sabre-rattling has been effective.
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Sublime goal from Messi.
But Argentina look ponderous. They don’t trust their defence.
Nigeria lucky not have had a man sent off there.
John51
it is a great album …. but, there was Not a bad album from JC or the dels … although, if I had to pick a favourite … the first one ….
Currently on our books we could play a back 4 of 3 world cup stars – Gamboa, Lustig and Boyata – supplemented by my 2nd favourite Celtic full back of all time, Tierney.
Yet most of us feel that our defence is the area most in need of strengthening.
Funny old game.
When otemendi first went to Man citeh I thought he was awful – this season much much better – but in this WC back to awful
Moses Odubajo Is 1.77M tall
St DBBIA
Stuart officially a Saint. Good luck to him.
Can’t stand DiMaria.
He has talent but is a coward and cheat.
To willing with the theatrics rather than take responsibility.
Iceland the better team. Still 0-0.
Moses Odubajo joined Hull City for a fee of £3.5 million in 2015, signing a 3 year deal. In July 2016, Odubajo suffered a serious knee injury ruling him out for over 18 months. He has rejected a new Hull contract and is available on a free. Can play RB or further forward.
not too unhappy to see Aussies going home – you’ve got a week off Tom
The Hand of God in the Land of Nod
Dont know if same pics shown but in Spain Maragoner ….sleepin….
Bless him ….
Will Moses become our oldest ever player??
Looks like the ill fated ole Celtic trial for Moses.
I hope and think that Stuart Armstrong will do well at Southampton.
Double Treble winner legendary.
HH. ?
TBFU
No but this bloke might br
Matuzalém Francelino da Silva
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5753829/Moses-Odubajo-ready-shot-big-time-two-devastating-knee-injuries.html
I know you love this song, happy to oblige:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOwihbur34E
George Ezra!!!!!
BMCUWP & DD love him.
Paradise.
pen nigeria 1-1
bournesouprecipe
Just as well we didn’t go in for Jesus.
MIT
I used to hang out wi Del Amitri and The Silencers up the ould Byres Road in 80s 90s. I enjoyed telling Justin that my favourite album by Scottish band was, “I’ve Seen Everything.” by his mates The Trashcan Sinatras fae Irvine. ??
JTT53
We should invite George Ezra to Paradise to perform that song, in amongst The Green Brigade, who should adopt it.
CELTIC MAC
Boom
Lionel Messi first ever player to score a World Cup goal in his teens, 20’s and 30’s.
Delaney
The first albums by Del Amitri is one of my all time favourites … but just edged out by Cake …
another band that I liked … Sideway Look … another great first album ….
Di Maria – having a poor game
Garry, that is my dream.
1st home game of the season, flag day. George Ezra and those three cheer ladies dancing. And a few other songs.
Think of it!
How is Aguero not on yet
Gene
I find Di Maria a frustrating player … has tremendous skill, and on his day can be brilliant…. but, too often, seems to disappear ….
but, in fairness, this whole Argentina team just looks a bit lost ….
MIT
Looking forward to Del Amitri/The Trashcan Sinatras gig at Embra Castle July 21. Should be a belter.
How do you solve a problem like Di Maria
Folks for the avoidance of doubt, remember that the target of Res 12 was the SFA!
As mentioned earlier, questions have been asked which require very simple answers as in “yes” or “no”.
In framing the questions the SFA have also been provided with info and documentation which make “yes” and “no” difficult to justify without further enquiry and greater explanation.
Some years ago I mentioned that this was not a sprint and would be a war of attrition.
The SFA, per their protocols and powers, can bring the whole thing to an end or they can attempt to fudge the issue in which case the correspondence will continue and further documentation will continue to flow which they will have to explain.
Thus far we have come from absolutely nothing to see and consider, to the consideration of what we had always argued with the knowledge and documentation available, and now to the SFA actually asaying that there are disciplinary charges to be faced.
The very fact that Sevco are facing such charges shows that the SFA have been dragged along a route which they had no option but to travel — willingly or otherwise.
We now are where we are. Many expect a whitewash with good reason. Many suspect that the timeframe for charges and investigation have been limited — with good reason. Many believe that RFC, in whatever guise they appear, can get away with damn nearly anything — possibly with good reason.
However, the direction of travel is clear. The SFA know that there are eyes on their proedures and processes and that there is a direct line to UEFA who, irrespective of any envisaged sanction, should and will have a say if it is found that UEFA rules and regulations have been breached.
We would not be here at all if it were not the case that the SFA know and now acknowledge that there is an issue which will not go away and that there needs to be questions answered by them as much as anyone.
Celtic and the SPFL did not demand a full and wide enquiry without thinking about it and having evidence to back up their assessment of the situation.
There is an awful lot of life in this game yet even of the SFA try to fudge from this position.
Wait and see what happens.
We live in interesting and enquiring times.
BRTH
MIT
Think he was posted missing in a lot of his man ure appearances
BSR
sell him for £45m
BTW
I have a handwritten set of lyrics to auction or raffle from Justin Currie and separately from James Grant.
When I get the time I will set up a raffle or auction via paypal.
The winner gets to choose which song they want the lyrics for and the artists will handwrite the lyrics and dedicate them to the person concerned.
Might get to it when I am in Italy.
BRTH