Neil Lennon decided to accept his two game touchline ban for comments made after Celtic were not awarded a penalty in the closing minutes of the League Cup final against Kilmarnock when Anthony Stokes, clean through on goal, was tripped.
This was a hugely frustrating incident which had a critical bearing on the final. The SFA found Neil in breach of rule 68: “Making comments in an interview which criticise the performance of a match official in such a way as to indicate bias or incompetence.” It’s worth pointing out that Neil suggested the referee’s decision was “criminal”, not biased or incompetent.
The other matter the Celtic manager was there to face was charges in relation to his conduct at Ibrox last month, when he was sent to the stand at half time for allegedly breaching rule 203: “No member of Team Staff shall commit Misconduct at a match, including but not limited to committing acts of the kind described in the Schedule of Offences in Annex C.”
After the game Neil Lennon said, “[The referees] are saying one thing; I’ve got witnesses to say another.”
On reviewing the evidence the SFA decided against applying a punishment while issuing a truly memorable statement, saying the will impose: “no further sanction on the basis that the half-game served out-with the technical area was sufficient”.
By the sound of it Neil was not bluffing when he said he had witnesses to counter evidence from the referee and fourth official. Under the circumstances any reasonable man could postulate his persecution was personal.
Perhaps the Scottish justice secretary should consider adding a fourth option for juries in burglary trials: guilty, not guilty, not proven and already punished as he had to hand the goods back.
More later on some truly remarkable Celtic supporters and the other matter as the crescendo builds.
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Meanwhile, huns’ hun Nacho Novo is struggling with a broken leg:
http://www.thingsthatmakeyougoaahh.com/images/164-Chihuahua.jpg (thumbsup)
Nobody is buying before being absolutely certain about the size of Hector’s Bill.
Nobody can buy without reaching an agreement re the cost of Craig Whyte’s 85 %.
The man who paid £ 1 will be the last to walk.
A truly fabulous mess . It will get even messier.
Gordon_J –
Like a cat in a bag,
Waiting to drown.
This time they’re goin’ down. (thumbsup)
Good God the big guns are coming out on FF and boy are they getting serious, watch out D&P:
lebluebear:
Email sent.
Enough is enough
philvisreturns,
Aye, but there be rocks in that there bag
Is this the end for the Nights who say Ng.
I’m guessing all these knights are of the same fraternity, the World wide order of Knights who do do Walking Away.
It’s the startling intelligence of the hun forums that always gets me, those boys really know how to communicate..
Oooft another one, they might just get themselves out of this mess:
flootbon:
I’ve sent an email expressing my concern regarding the number of bidders who have complained about Duff & Phelps.
I’ve asked the MD what he can do speed up the sale process.
Get emailing folks.
Keep it clever.
from fat boy dingwall
Just sent an email to Duff and Duffer’s boss
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The support is in meltdown today with Bill Ng pulling out and giving D+P both barrels on his way out.
Your chaps have dithered for weeks and the distinct impression is they are actively courting liquidation.
I suggest you get this sorted today because liquidation is simply not an option for Rangers and will not be accepted.
I do think NL needs to let others speak his mind and distance himself from referees. Nothing good comes out of yesterday. There will be refs with a grudge and our manager in the stand is not a good idea.
I would much rather comments on refs were not made in heat of moment but somehow leaked in a way our people dont end up in stands.
Or is it just that they are all barren knights?
“liquidation is simply not an option for Rangers and will not be accepted.”
Of course, They showed liquidation the red card didn’t they? So it can’t possibly happen then.
Media Release – Rangers Football Club
Mr Bill Ng and his Consortium have today announced their withdrawal from the bidding process for Rangers FC.
Dear Friends from the Media and all the true blue Rangers fans,
With a deep sense of regret and with empathy to Fellow GERS, we hereby announce our decision not to continue with the pursuit of Rangers Football Club.
Recent developments in the bidding process, with unwarranted and unexplained delays, have prompted our withdrawal from the bidding process.
After lengthy negotiations with a number of key stakeholders, we have serious concerns over the deliverability of the shares on offer to gain control of the club, in a time frame that will allow us to exit the administration via CVA.
Exiting via CVA has always been, not only our preferred option but, the only option we and especially the Fans would countenance to protect the history of this Great Club.
We would like to highlight that we have become increasingly uncomfortable and frustrated with the process dealing with Duff & Phelps, and the length of time that it has taken to reach this stage. As of today, there is no indication of a preferred bidder.
We have also noted the ever increasing uncertainties and complexities in the bidding process. Such situation has made the bidding process untenable and with great uncertainties.
We may re-launch our bid if the Administrators fail to reach any agreement with the current bidders for Rangers.
We reiterate that our belief in Rangers as a Club has not wavered.
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all friends in the Media (both internationally and domestically) and Rangers’ Fans worldwide for the enormous, generous and heartfelt support that they have shown to us and to our bid. It has been an extremely meaningful for our Consortium in the last few months.
Based on the constant uncertainties surrounding this Great Club and the complexities of the bid, we would now say that, we are only able to continue as Rangers’ supporters in the Far East.
Our support for this Great Scottish Institution will continue and we hope to fly the Scottish flag sooner than later in the Far East and especially, within our very own S.League community.
Yours Sincerely,
Bill Ng
Stupid huns they should check how much D&D charge for reading emails.
I know its been said MANY, MANY. MANY times but this hun mess is the gift that KEEPS GIVING thank you D murray & C Whyte and keep it coming ,Their squealing is a delight to listen to .
HAIL HAIL
I am not up to scratch with all the financial goings on at Morder.
Maybe one of you financial guys will be able to help.
If Ng have now walked away does that now mean that the previous offer of 4 ginger bottles could have a realistic chance of success?
philvisreturns on 20 April, 2012 at 12:19 said:
Rangers supporters react to the Ng news with their traditional equanimity:
http://thesoapbox89.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/the-big-house-must-stay-open.jpg (thumbsup)
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My favourute quote was:
“I don’t get how we can have these people wanting rangers yet we won’t platypus ball”.
Platypus?
Gordon_J – No such luck.
Rangers is like the evil cat from Pet Semetary:
http://zodiblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/dead-cat.png
Sometimes, dead is better. (thumbsup)
Now they are suggesting an “Occupy Ibrox” should be arranged.
Seriously….
Just when I thought these people could not get any stupider.
I wonder how Dingwall imagines those comments can help.
What does he mean that liquidation will not be accepted? Does it just mean that if Duff and Phelps can’t make all the nasty stuff go away, they had better go and find somebody who can?
There’s a brilliant line from my favourite novel that sums this up. I’m off to find it for yeez before returning to the grindstone.
weeminger on 20 April, 2012 at 12:13 said:
traderbhoy on 20 April, 2012 at 12:10 said:
Probably between 9-10am in his local time, so sometime before close of business here today. Which realistically was the deadline. Quite a coincidence that.
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Thanks weeminger,if Carlsberg did fridays it would probably begin the way this one has. The rest of the day could be very interesting not to mention full of fun if one was to take pleasure from the demise of a detestable nest of bigots.Not saying that kind of thing would appeal to me……OK, I,m lying I can’t wait,roll on the rest of a fun filled day
so in the most elaborate version of the hokey cokey the ins and outs stand at
ins – Bill Miller,
outs – Brian Kennedy,
shake it all abouts – Blue Knights and Bill Ng
Paul….
re Neil’s hearing yesterday….
It appears that he has accepted a ‘guilty’ verdict re ibrox. The lack of sanction speaks volumes and doesn’t look good on the match officials.
It looks as if Neil and Celtic had more room to push….decline the ‘plea bargain’…..go public with testimony.
We may be playing a longer game here. It will be interesting to see how his remaining charges are dealt with. Hoping out loud for a decent refereeing performance….would be surprised if that stuck….given that we will be able to prove that others have said the same thing without being charged.
Claiming that this stuff is ‘personal’….would be interested to see our defence on this one. Consider…..
Dougie lied to Neil;
Dallas went on TV on the monday and lied about the lie to Neil;
The SFA issued a suspension to Neil that broke their own rules and had to be overturned;
The SFA broke their own rules by having Peat participate in Neil’s hearing;
At ibrox, it looks like officials lied about what Neil said.
Looks pretty personal to me…..
Celtic_First
Catch -22?
iBhoy – Platypus?
Echidna not. (thumbsup)
Ma pals just heard about the N G bid being withdrawin!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Qh9WaMRXQ&feature=autoplay&list=ULrlPYsKlJbMg&playnext=1
They really still think they’re above the law. I might rob a bank today and tell the cops that I simply shall not accept arrest or prosecution, because…well…it jist cannae happen…right!!
The liquidation shall be televised!
When are the Blue Man Group going to bid for Rangers?
I just blue myself in anticipation. (thumbsup)
Only Fools And Rangers
WWhat is the Stars on 20 April, 2012 at 12:19 said:
Seems the “people” are getting a bit restless
http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?s=a8756d891a42750885793c6cf565bf96&showtopic=217365
Laughed so much. Sounds like Rab C Nesbitt is a hun.
Ma pals just heard abt the N G bid being withdrawin. Take 2 Sorreee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Foahtz9xnw8
Wouldn’t it be nice if the WATP business was too dissolute to be liquidated.?
Meanwhile Ally says ‘wibble’
AMcC – I can’t afford to get frustrated. Welfare of the club aside, getting ready for next season is perhaps my biggest concern just now.
3m Rangers FC Official Rangers FC Official @RFC_Offici
Duckbill Ng platypus, presumably.
DBBIA/SteveIrwinCSC
The denizens of FF say NO to liquidation.
Shoo.
Go away ya liquidation ye.
I’m goin’ to send that liquidation a right nasty email so ah am.
The big hoose is too big to fit in a liquidiser.
pigalle
Afternoon…
Been watching daytime tv these last few weeks.
So feel qualified now to comment on what is happening down bigotsville way.
I see it as a hun version of Dragons Den.
D & P make their pitch by dragging the carcass of a dead pig in front of the Dragon’s, with their piles of cash.
‘We’re hear today to look for any amount of money for 85% of our…..( whispers ) dead business.’
‘Any questions?’
Dragon 1..’whats your figures for the last 3 years?’
D&P..’dunno, cant find them’
Dragon 2..’what do you mean you cant find them’
D&P..’cant find them, been shredded’
Dragon 3..’been shredded, why?’
D&P..’Martin said to.’
Dragon 4…’well can you give us an idea of the company’s health’
D&P..’3years ago we had the cash to build a superdooper stadium with helipad, casino and other pure brilliant stuff. Here’s the plans ( shows the evening times )
Dragon 5..’ thats not plans.So if you didn’t build it where is the money now?’
D&P..’gone’
All Dragons..’gone where’
D&P..’well greigsy took some, campbell took some, martin took some, minty took loads, smudger took some….gone.’
Dragon 1…so whats the outlook for the next 12months?’
D&P…’hopefully drag the admin out abit longer, cos we’re pure raking it in. If we cant then it’s doon the swawny time, no more, oot ra game….cocoa pops!!’
All the Dragon’s…’well we’ll tell you were we’re at……..WE’RE OUT!!’
D&P…-turn and walk away-
Next up on Sky Living is A Place In The Sun with Mr White from Motherwell looking to spend 30M on a castle in Monaco or the Scottish Highlands.
Can you still buy a brick at Ibrox?
How soon till they accept offers for the copper wire? (thumbsup)
traderbhoy on 20 April, 2012 at 12:33 said:
Just to be clear. I don’t have any secret info on that. I’m just suggesting that when he wakes up and finds out he’s the last man standing on deadline day, he’ll gie it a bodyswerve. Which is what I believe CW and D&P want.