With former Rangers International director, Charles Green, no longer on the scene, Scottish Football League chief executive, David Longmuir, has had a sudden change of heart. After encouraging member clubs to reject the SPL proposal to merge leagues, yesterday he congratulated clubs who voted for the merger as “reluctant heroes”.
SFL president, Jim Ballantyne, was less pragmatic, “We are joining their [SPL] company, their organisation. They have swallowed us up. We could use nice words about it, but it is a takeover.”
On this occasion, we concur with Mr Ballantyne, who went on to say, “It will be for others to decide if this step takes us to where we want to go.”
The truth is that while this arrangement will do lots for clubs in the second tier of the game it will fundamentally change nothing, our challenges remain.
News this morning of impending financial doom at Hearts as a result of their lender and major shareholder going into liquidation presents another challenge. Hearts over-reached what looked like a bizarre attempt to spend money like there was no tomorrow. Memories of Zadoc the Priest blasting over the PA system at Tynecastle heralding their access to the Champions League qualifiers in 2006 will seem hollow now.
Scottish football has one perfectly solvent cash cow and nearly 40 businesses teetering on the brink. Send the cash cow off to graze in pastures where it can be fattened in return for writing a cheque big enough to solve the game’s problems.
Willie Wallace will be at the Celtic Store, Argyle St, for late night shopping, from 5.30-7.30 pm tonight (Thursday). Where you can buy a signed copy of his book and have a chat with the man himself. Bring a camera.
Immediately after leaving the Celtic Store Willie and Brogan Rogan (and a pile of books) are heading to the Greenock Celtic Supporters’ Club for a CQN Question and Answer evening. Entry costs £2 (all of which is going to our charity causes). DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!!
Raffle tickets for this fabulous signed Celtic strip cost only £1, you’ve two days left to get a ticket, so fill your boots here.
Tomorrow, while some of us are relaxing in Fife, over a hundred Celtic fans will drive north ahead of a 1254125 Ben Nevis climb and Huddle. Two of our own are then cycling from Fort William back to Glasgow on Sunday…. They need sponsors for their 1254125 campaign. Even if you can’t make it up Ben Nevis you can help out here.
And, if your stuck in Lanarkshire tomorrow there’s a trivia quiz in aid of the Walk Centre, Nakuru, Kenyan, who help children and families of the slum. Quiz takes place at St John The Baptist Church Hall, Uddingston, 7.30 – 11.30.
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Bbc reporter on the hearts saga
“Incredibly just last week Despite being £25m in debt they were still signing players”
Aye and I recall you condemning dead club for doing the same.
Not.
Cowiebhoy, I hope you never pilfered the barstaff tips for mwd:-)
Here,s a good news story for you. Princess acgr has passed her law degree at edinburgh uni getting a 2/1. Chuffed to bits so a um.
Enjoy your holiday bruv.
Welvome to the Celtic family young master Baldie
Hail Hail
Acgr
Great news,
clever ghirl
I’m sure your a very proud family.
ASonOfDan
18:30 on
13 June, 2013
Ask the justice96 families
Who’s naive
shoulder2shoulder
No worries (comrade)………..that was my first time at such an event but I could spot the insincerity right away.
Hail Hail
HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE
Has there been any mini’s on the telly demanding the wee hoose must stay open
Welcome to Celtic Amido
HH
Welcome to Celtic Amido
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 2m
Amido Balde: “I’m proud to sign for Celtic and want to do everything I can to take this opportunity, work hard and grow as a player.”(MH)
Celtic Football Club Celtic Football Club @celticfc 3m
Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV, the new Bhoy said: “I am very happy to sign my contract with Celtic.” (MH)
Amido………good luck wee man
lionroars67
We are not talking about a one off catastrophe. We are talking about phone taps, the tampering of mail and doing background checks. That is all political.
Anyway, ask those families if they believe the Tories helped in the cover up at the time.
“I fell in love with the club three years ago and I watched every game on TV.”
I hate when they come out with that…
Mon the Amido…
Well done to young Lady ACGR
Welcome Mido. Hope your stay is enjoyable and profitable.
As for the Midlithuanians. Hell mend them, for so many reasons, including assaulting our manager and supporting the cowardly thug who did it, and prostituting themselves to the mad one like the tarts they are.
Good riddance.
ACGR,
Brilliant effort from Miss ACGR, you must be chuffed :-)))
Now how do you spoil her for that ?
Mines has a party on 6th July, told me there’s not enough flavoured cider in the hoose.
Enjoy your day at the golf, I’m sure you’ll brighten up some people’s day ( collecting the golf balls)
And welcome another Mr Balde
Hail Hail
Pogmathonyahun aka Laird of the Smiles
15:07 on
13 June, 2013
No doubt Capital punishment will be reintroduced, the day before, for all speeding offences.
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/u/news/celtic-boss-denies-a9-speeding-charge.1371121643?
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Neil has previous for speeding.
He pled guilty to speeding in London Road.
The police had 80 officers standing by to be witnesses for the crown !
but
Now I know that that reads as if it has been AwNawed but I am sure I read it in Evening Times front page a few years ago.
lionroars67
18:45 on
13 June, 2013
Welcome to Celtic Amido
Celtic Football Club Celtic Football Club @celticfc 3m
Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV, the new Bhoy said: “I am very happy to sign my contract with Celtic. and snub every other club.” (MH)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu18eGqCaqo
Happy days, welcome big man, 40 plus goals next season
ASonOfDan
18:46 on
13 June, 2013
If you wish to believe SNP politicians are directing police operations against Celtic fans thats your opinion which you are entitled to express, however you have no evidence to prove it
I personally haven’t heard anything regarding phone taps
I have heard many tales and heard first hand evidence of Police jailing Celtic fans for no other reason than being a Celtic fan in the wrong place, these events have been happening long before the SNP came to power
You have a political agenda on behalf of your own personal political allegiances
my last word
Congratulations to Miss ACGR. Welcome Amido Balde, here’s hoping for a successful partnership.
Not too happy with German hospital just cancelled my hand op tomorrow! So it’s not just the NHS :-((
Cowiebhoy Aberdour has a five star beach, does that mean its only used by sevconians? I canny see me being welcomed doon there in my new golfing attire.
Thanks all for the kind words about my wee lass, and yes I am chuffed to bits.
HH
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
18:39 on
13 June, 2013
Fantastic news Bud, ACGR household will be a very happy and proud one tonight
Congratulations Miss ACGR
Welcome to Amido!
Hopefully not long before I/we can sing;
Giving it laldy, with Amido Balde,
Giving it laldy, with Amido Balde..
Obviously whilst in huddle mode. :-)
Boa sorte big man.
For all lurking Sevconians liquidation is still in the dictionary, under liquidation.
Said I’d draw the Seville top tonight but it makes sense to do the draw live at the CQN Open tomorrow. Will also draw the Double winning signed top. Course is in OUTSTANDING condition, guys are in for a treat.
Looks like Charlie boy has just sold a wad of shares at 52p.
A handy wee K£400.
Anyway, off now to the Greenock CSC to see a living hero.
Pogmathonyahun aka Laird of the Smiles
Your storm from this morning just hitting the valley noo, high winds drifter..
LIONROARS67
I specifically declined to blame it on the SNP.
I used the term “the Scottish Government” as the current state of affairs should be of cross-party concern.
Were I subject to this,I would not care which party my MSP represented,I would expect him to raise the issue.
This is beyond petty party squabbling,this is a matter of infringement of civil liberties.
When Lenny was previously done for speeding, something rather unusual happened. The policeman leading the Monday briefing took the unusual step of naming a driver who had been done for a minor speeding incident and followed up by saying “I want a result now”. Fortunately a Celtic-minded cop gave Lenny a call and warned him that under no circumstances was he to get in his car to drive anywhere.
True story.
Princess ACGR…..gets her brains and her looks fae her maw and her love of 5″ stiletoes from her da.
See all the gowfers tomorrow.
Welcome to Amido….let’s hope he’s no a Mido!!
ACGR
A 2:1?
Wa-haaaaaay!
Great idea to bribe her wi a bottle of the good stuff if she managed that…..
Offer her my fulsome congratulations,mate!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
19:08 on
13 June, 2013
Mate i agree, it is beyond petty party squabbling
The politicians tell you they have no authority to get involved in Police operations, that was the answer that day FAC visited the Scottish Parliament
On behalf of the thousands of enquires regarding the Police kettling in the Gallowgate MSP’s of all parties wrote to Police Scotland on behalf of their constituents, as usual the Police were not forthcoming with transparency and truth………………….Quelle surprise
Off oot for a good Celtic night
Take care bud
Jings just seen the weather…..
That wee Gillian’s a cracker… Oh aye and it’s Pashin doon in the kingdom tomorrow.
Congrats to Miss ACGR and to the family who supported her on her journey.
starry plough
Still persisting down here, I’m thinking about building an ark, I’ll pick you up on my way down south as I sail through the valley past your chalet.
Summa
I cant tag you unless your my fb pal
taggsybhoy, good. You just reminded me to buy some tickets for the double top – done.
Hail! Hail! PMTYH
Having a lawyer in the family will come in handy especially as that rogueish brother of mine is a serial criminal. No need to worry bruv, family rates are being calculated.
Bring yer bucket and spade pedro, we can have a picnic on the beach at the first.
PMTYH, your reminder has just reminded me. Where do I buy the tickets?
Fanx
ACGR,
Scroll to the top of the page, the link is just above the photo of the top.