Let’s be clear from the off, Craig Whyte is not your friend. He was not the man who “murdered” Rangers any more than Alasdair Johnston, his accuser, who was paid to ensure the club was run in an appropriate manner in the years prior to its crash into liquidation.
If Whyte has your job, your pension or your wellbeing in his hands, you would likely fair no better than those who have had the misfortune to be vulnerable to his exploitative nature before. He is the worst manifestation of our corporate system.
As yesterday’s verdict at Glasgow High Court established, he was merely a collaborative player in the drama which saw Murray Group shed its liabilities to Rangers fans into an all-too certain, and limited, future.
The SFA were right to quickly fine and sine die Whyte, despite the fact that he has no inclination to become involved in football again. What the Association must now do is examine the role of those who had explicit and executive oversight responsibility of managing Rangers through the process of its decline and sale to a character with a lengthy corporate irresponsibility charge sheet.
Whyte was not in any way a bad choice for the job required at Rangers. For those with most to gain, he was the perfect choice. He was, in fact, the only choice, if the desired result was to be delivered – and it was.
No one else would have had the stomach to pick up a corporate basket case, manoeuvring bank debt, securitising years of ticket sales, brazingly stiffing public service funding, and in doing so, freeing Murray Group from a disabling liability.
What do I care? I predicted, then watched, Rangers inevitable crash into administration and liquidation. Patience and thick skin was all that was required through the years of bravado from Ibrox. Those who shouted down the glaringly obvious in support of these charlatans have been shown up as malleable accomplices.
There is one outstanding matter I do care about. In my opinion, Sir David Murray did not discharge his duties as the ultimate controlling director of Rangers FC in a responsible manner. If there is one issue which every Scottish football fan can unite on, it is surely this.
The deplorable sequence of events at that club, from it’s exploitation of the Employee Benefit Trust scheme to pay millionaires tax free sums through a system which was designed to allow employers to aid staff through periods of hardship.
To its submissions to the SFA on taxable overdue. To the shredding of correspondence, and failure to disclose other correspondence.
Rangers were a huge influence on our game; on the SFA, the SPL, the media, and more. The executives concerned had placemen who protected them. The SFA must now charge those responsible for bringing the game into disrepute.
More sine die punishments would mean little to men who are already finished with the game, but it would be a hugely significant act of faith towards the paying public, of all colours. It is time for us all to unite against the men who really did sell the jerseys.
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One of the SPFL players of the year, in Martin O’Neill’s World Cup squad and probably heading to Celtic Park – you could say Johnny Hayes is in Paradise.
“Badger hates Society, and invitations, and dinner, and all that sort of thing”
HH
Great run chase by Sri Lanka – beating India’s 321 with 8 balls to spare
Cricket Quick News not political journalism
” We are not going in circles, we are going upwards. The path is spiral; we have already climbed many steps”
HH
TURKEYBHOY on 8TH JUNE 2017 5:15 PM
If those are Ernie’s views, it’s probably the first time I have agreed with him.
That said, the SNP’s view of independence is as far from a Scottish Socialist Republic as the current UK is, so no point in going down that route for me!
I’d prefer the real thing.
KTF
Weeron
If you’re still on the casino royale on the strip is doing miller,coors,bud for $2.00,plenty of tims kicking about
How did the young scots get on against engerland B
BUICK MAKANE
No Tennents Super
GENE on 8TH JUNE 2017 6:31 PM
How did the young scots get on against engerland B
Lost 3-0
As if NHS hasn’t enough problems yesterday some clown(s) set fire to Stoke’s main hospital closing A&E
Gary67
not good but thanks
CELTIC can confirm that Efe Ambrose has joined newly promoted Scottish Premiership side Hibernian on a two-year deal.
The defender made 169 appearances for the Bhoys, scoring six times, since joining the club from FC Ashdod in 2012. In that time, he helped the Hoops lift four league titles, one Scottish Cup and one League Cup.
In his first season in Paradise, the Nigerian internationalist was part of the side that memorably beat Barcelona and reached the UEFA Champions League last 16.
Everyone at Celtic would like to wish Efe all the best in his future career at Easter Road.
OfficialCelticFC
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 8TH JUNE 2017 6:42 PM
Yes, he’s definitely one of life’s good guys.
I wish him all the best (except when laying against us of course).
KTF
“Jonny Hayes can make an onion cry.”
FACT.
Mrs BT just picked me up from the PV and I was subjected to Ten minutes of Clyde
The 4 pints chilling have now been rendered useless..
where is the whisky
VFR
This is how it feels to be Celtic
BT
Did Hugh Keevins tip them to win the league?
Very wet and cold down here in the Cotswolds.
BSR
No Tierney can’t cross the ball and Sevco are going to challenge us next year , Naismith better than Griff at defending so should play
I blame the wife for not going to shop before picking me up, could have had another pint..
BSR, I loved to see big Efe do that!
Unfairly criticised IMHO.
KTF
BT
Listening to that lot is bad for your health and your ears. Have another pint. HH
BLANTYRETIM
Kevin’s again proving it’s better for everyone to think he’s an idiot than for him to open his mouth and prove it.
Wretch of an excuse for a journalist.
Kevin’s=Keevins.
It was Guidi bhoys
So, here is the deal.
If we want Patrick Roberts, you Brits will have to vote in Mrs. May.
Deal or No Deal?
Efe Ambrose is not a player at Parkhead for a reason. And that reason has absolutely nothing to do with the MSM or the Celtic supporters.
I very much doubt that there is a Celtic fan that doesn’t wish him well and thanks him for his time at Paradise.
HH
http://celticbynumberscom.ipage.com/keeping-fine/
Season review part 2. The goalkeepers. Well, ok, the goalkeeper. Basically lots of words and numbers about Craig Gordon.
HH
GREENPINATA on 8TH JUNE
Even you?
BLANTYRETIM
Guidi?
I thought he’d retired. Or been retired.
Knows eff-all about football,and enough about brown-nosing the bluenoses to keep the wolf from the door.
BT
Keevin’s sidekick
Thurs ben a murdur….
https://twitter.com/gibbygibbo1/status/872451037738696705
BMCUW
Still an integral part of Snyde’s drive to retain its dwindling listenership which is still around 80% Sevc.
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 8TH JUNE 2017 5:17 PM
Thought O Connell was better than Mc Cart but it’s only my opinion and maybe fact that Mc Carts dad is boss of youth development that we have lost him and Josh to English clubs
*not the first time you’ve mentioned that, do you believe that nepotism is alive and well in Lennoxtown.
Going oot to tick Jeremy’s box…..
I’m not sure how much weight it…
will carry in – Scotland / Mississippi…
but, in a country where……
the rebellious spirit of JUNGLE freedom….
is in the custody of the complicit….
the present underdogs of society….
need a sign of hope…..
Jeremy Corbyn might not be a holy person….
but,…….
someone has sent him…..
he is the last chance of restoring the balance…
going off-oot to vote Jeremy…….in.
JEREMY of the JUNGLE – CSC.
…….off-oot.
Cue the SMSM saying Efe will be an outstanding signing for Hibs………..Sevco will be waiting by the phone, for Fulham to up their ‘derisory’ £3 mil bid for Kiernan……#bollox
BSR,
Yes , me too. Efe is a very nice guy and gave his all for Celtic, but there is no doubt that he came up short on occasion. I loved his goal scoring celebration.
However I trust BR to decide what players are good enough for Celtic going forward. Do you?
HH to you.
PS : unscrupulous owners , at least the EPL is taking action, even if the offences took place outwith the UK.
BT- I think Lennoxtown will have a massive overhaul, Brendan was at the youth game v Sevco at Hampden , and said it was very poor.I took it he was talking about our style of play, rumours of Paul Hartley coming in? Maybe he might be the main man there?HH
TTT
Having watched Inverness defence with young MCCart in the team he didn’t fill me with confidence.
It’s only natural to look after your own and if push came to shove what would most people do?
I have no inside knowledge just my opinion as I’ve stated previously
I’m sure those leaving would have a better insight