It appears that the so-called spivs are once again the only people likely to put their hands in their pockets to fund the coming season’s shortfall at Newco Rangers. There has been a campaign for much of this year to drive the club into the gutter, although on this occasion no one has accused Celtic fans, the SFA, HMRC or various imaginary enemies of acting in an underhand manner. These moves were all the work of formerly loyal Rangers men, who wanted ownership of Newco on the cheap, or some kind of influence thereafter.
The ‘spivs’ have not been intimidated or been blackmailed into handing over the club to hostile forces. Instead they are prepared to invest again, stay the course and see a return on their money.
‘Spivs’ is an unnecessarily pejorative term but if money comes in from the variety of hedge funds and offshore entities it will not be a gift. Neither was the initial investment of £5.5m, or the subsequent monies raised at the IPO.
It’s too late to complain about who owns the club, or that a collection on wealthy fans could have bought the assets of Rangers on the cheap when Charles Green stepped in. Campaigns to undermine the club will not bring about a dramatic change, they will only weaken an already painfully weak entity.
Two years ago someone inside the game told me ‘the Rangers you know are dead, whether they phoenix or not.’ The outfit which exists now will forever be a bit-part player, which even Dave King recognises is an untenable commercial proposition.
Remember, Tommy Gemmell, Bertie Auld and John Hughes will be signing copies of their books at the Celtic Store in Argyle St from 1pm until 4pm on Saturday. Take a camera.
And before that, Bertie Auld will be live on CQN from 1pm this Friday. Expect anecdote overload.
Visit the CQN Bookstore to get Tommy Gemmell to sign your personal copy of his tome, All the Best.
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Art of War
23:20 on 11 June, 2014
That’s two posts now.
The next one better be about football rather than just bitching.
I am instinctively in favour of any country which has the ability & the resources to sustain itself, being in control of its own destiny. I believe that it is axiomatic that nobody will better look after any country’s affairs than the people of that country themselves.
However, even if I did not have that conviction then I would probably wonder why our neighbours should be so opposed to our going our own way. If we were not valuable to them, then you can be certain that they would be cheerfully waving us goodbye.
Nobody wants to hold onto a liability.
It’s not rocket science !
So, who is saying NO to Scottish independence.
The Tories.
Labour.
Lib Dems.
UKIP.
BNP.
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
Progressive Unionist Party (PUP)
NI21
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV)
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
Orange Order.
Etc, Etc,…Et cetera.
All these good people are worried that we are doing the wrong thing.
Aye… That WILL be right.
Tony Watt has the potential to be a very good player for us.
He has most of the attributes, pace, power, height.
I am not too worried about his attitude …he is only 19/20 , and whilst he can’t afford to mess around at such a critical stage, a bit of perspective is required.
The one area I think he could improve is his scoring ratio.
The chance against Barca wasn’t easy, and I would like to see him score more tap ins through better finishing, or, better positioning.
Art of War
23:32 on
11 June, 2014
Dena29- how the devil are you?
You sorted out your Commonwealth problems yet?
Hope Celtic Park puts on a show and ‘Celtic’ gets mentioned continuously!
I’m fine thanks yes all sorted I think heres hoping Celtic Park gets the recognition it deserves (wouldnt put money on it)
Hows you?
HH
Has Voldemort declared his voting intention yet?
Kilbowie Kelt will vote YES
23:33 on 11 June, 2014
‘I am instinctively in favour of any country which has the ability & the resources to sustain itself, being in control of its own destiny.’
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What, you mean like having its own currency, fixing its own interest rates, stuff like that?
So I presume that since no “No” voters have not responded to my issue over the cost, to Scotland of the HST, they cannot argue that it will cost Scotland Billions of pounds and Scotland will get no benefit from it whatsoever. In fact, this project may destroy Scotland’s economy for the long term. Let’s get out,#YES.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Jeezusss, its like the early Christians voting for which Lion is going to eat them?
Fucking wake up you choobs.
justafan
Germany to beat Argentina 2-1 in the final.
The winner gets:
Independence
Safe standing
Personal, vitriolic abuse
Trident
A Harry Potter novel
……and……
Ernie, why would I talk to you about football? You wouldn’t know one if it hit you in the face…..unlike Hamiltontim..:-)
Happy now? I did mention football:-)
WeefratheTim
23:37 on 11 June, 2014
‘this project may destroy Scotland’s economy for the long term.’
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Fear and negativity?
From a nat?
Surely not.
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
23:29 on 11 June, 2014
Remember Jobo does not do weather predictions ( he reports), so he will struggle with footie ones as well,. So a wise choice to check and go opposite :-)
Weefra- Cyber Sheriff I would say :-)
HH
CRC
Dena29
How are you this fine evening kiddo? Very well I hope.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
World Cup Starts tomorrow
AoW
Haw you!!!!! :-)
CRC- Cyber Sheriff????
Bet Doc has a badge for you!:-)
Snake P
“I never said I like any of those other guys either.”
I was making the point that I will like the musicians and continue to dislike Vetriano’s paintings, regardless of how they will vote. I would have no idea what your views on them would be.
crc
If it is the climbdown on the parades, I think you are being a bit twisted to describe that as making a deal. The Labour Party wanted to take the OO on about the number of parades. They were the only party willing to take them on. They were slapped down by the Law and told to back off. It was a humiliation and a tough one to take but it was no collusive deal.
WeefratheTim
23:40 on
11 June, 2014
Dena29
How are you this fine evening kiddo? Very well I hope.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
I’m the very best my friend how are you and your good wife?
HH
Art of War
23:38 on 11 June, 2014
There’s others on here you could talk to about football.
Or even about the new strip.
I don’t like it.
Do you like it?
I prefer the hoops.
Do you like the hoops.
Or do you prefer a kind of kid on tartan?
Night all. Night wee Oscar my hero. God bless x x
Sorry HT, couldn’t resist.
Ernie
Your comment to Snake let you down in my opinion.
Only because I hold you in quite high esteem.
AoW
You’re fine, I could be famous/infamous for worse things!
What has Scotland EVER done for US?…?
Ernie
Your argument gets weaker every post you make. The people of Scotland will make the decision, nuff said. You are what you are. Please please give me a reason why Scotland should contribute to the HST, and believe me, we will more than any other part of the UK, per head of population. I really look forward to your response.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
WeefratheTim
23:37 on 11 June, 2014
You’re obviously an expert on HS2 so could you tell me will it reduce journey times between Glasgow and London?
Apparently Adolf Hitler liked dry roasted peanuts.
I like dry roasted peanuts.
Oh dear, does that make me a nazi?
Ernie,
Sterling is as much Scotland’s currency as it is England’s.
If they don’t keep a civil tongue in their head we might decide not to share it with them !
Who was it that started the Bank off England for them in the first place ?
The debacle Scottish Fitba authorities have forced us to endure recently can be traced to all kinds of chancers, but the root cause lies with the bankers of Charlotte Square.
It is also the case that what was amusingly called the ‘credit crunch’, can also be traced back to bankers…. Indeed politicians in the US, Europe, Westminster all bailed out the banks that were ‘too big to fail’…. And put the cost on the public. They did exactly what they were told to do by the bankers, and screwed the people they are supposed to represent.
Just as the Scottish Fitba authorities deemed a dodgy banker eleven from Govan as too big to fail….and screwed the people they are supposed to represent.
The only country that has treated these charlatan bankers with their dodgy derivatives and fiat currency schemes was the Independent country of Iceland, or more specifically the people of Iceland
C’Mon the Vikings…
I do not have a vote.
I have swayed from my heart saying yes, to my head saying no, and back to both saying yes. Only because it would be a first small step in redefining a country/community at a local level…And that is what is needed in these very interesting times in a world run by bankers.
The fact that the European Central Bank has announced NEGATIVE interest rates, ie charging banks who have money on deposit, should be front page news….But its no…because Its the story of the blues.
Roll On The end of the old divide and rule…
Sorry to butt in SFTB, however is this article accurate ?
Pressure mounts on Matheson over Labour leader’s Orange Order stance
SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2012 12:09
By G.A.Ponsonby
Glasgow Labour leader Gordon Matheson is coming under increasing pressure to explain his stance on Orange Order parades after it was claimed he admitted his council’s policy on limiting marches was flawed and in need of review.
SNP MSP Humza Yousaf has written to the Labour leader of Glasgow Council asking him to clarify what areas of the policy he believes are flawed and how many times he has met with Orange Order groups.
According to the Herald newspaper, in his letter to Mr Matheson, Mr Yousaf said: “Can you clarify which part of the policy is, in your opinion, flawed and in need of review?”
He added: “Can you confirm how many meetings you or indeed any Glasgow City Council officials have had with Orange Order groups during the last council session and what was discussed?”
The questions follow revelations by Herald journalist Gerry Braiden that the Labour Council leader had spoken in front of a cheering crowd of Orange Order members days prior to the local elections.
According to eye witnesses, the Labour front man claimed the 18 month old policy aimed at restricting the number and duration of marches was wrong and promised to review the policy should Labour win the upcoming local elections.
Mr Matheson’s pledge to the Order followed polls that showed his Labour group trailing the SNP. It was also alleged that the Order had threatened to campaign against Labour over the council’s parades policy.
Mr Matheson later claimed that there were no plans to alter the policy and that an annual review had always been scheduled. However, in the eighteen months since the introduction of the policy no such review has ever taken place.
In fact the council has repeatedly hailed the policy a success, with disputes being resolved quickly. Police chiefs have also described it as a “template” for other local authorities.
According to the Herald, the Labour run council is currently looking into increasing the number of processions throughout the city and allowing religious and political parades to start playing their music earlier and also allowing music to be played later.
Mr Matheson’s hustings meeting with the Orange Order received no coverage from the Scottish media and many believe had reports been published, then his party would have suffered at the hands of the electorate.
Anne Keay, of the Merchant City Community Council who worked with Mr Matheson when the policy was being drafted, accused the Labour Councillor of changing his position and of having let her down.
She said: “Gordon Matheson has changed his stance and I feel enormously let down. He has continually given the impression at our meetings that he is in favour of reducing marches through the city centre and re-routing them.”
Members of the Catholic community in Glasgow have expressed concern that the large number of Orange Order Marches in the city encourages and promotes sectarian behaviour.
Monsignor Peter Smith, the former chancellor of Glasgow Archdiocese, described the attitude of many marchers towards Catholics as ‘appalling’.
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
23:43 on 11 June, 2014
His comments regarding Rowling earlier today and this evening were factually inaccurate and nonsensical, not to mention offensive.
I’m waiting!
setting free the bears supports Res. 12 & Oscar Knox
23:41 on 11 June, 2014
We can chat more on Sat ( and if Lionsroar picks the team we can amble about in defence for 60 mins :-) ) As far as I understand it, what is being said officially and what is happening is completely different.
We are as always been led astray unfortunately by all those in power.
HH
CRC
dena29
We are both absolutely fine and glad you and yours are too. I can’t wait for the new season to start, I’m like a right ole fart at the weekends, which isn’t lost on m’lady. Hehehe.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
What has the UK ever done for us?
Poll tax.
High unemployment.
Kill society and inclusiveness.
Sell off public sector.
Illegal wars.
Food banks.
Increase no. of children living on or below poverty line.
1.3 billion of bank debt.
Provide high incentive bonuses to failed bankers.
MWD says AYE
Syd Negakev
Dry Roasted peanuts were not dicovered till the early 60’s an became a favourite at swinging parties ever after.. Fact.
kilbowie kelt will vote yes
23:33 on 11 June, 2014
I am instinctively in favour of any
country which has the ability & the
resources to sustain itself, being in
control of its own destiny. I believe
that it is axiomatic that nobody will
better look after any country’s affairs
than the people of that country
themselves.
However, even if I did not have that
conviction then I would probably
wonder why our neighbours should
be so opposed to our going our own
way. If we were not valuable to them,
then you can be certain that they
would be cheerfully waving us
goodbye.
Nobody wants to hold onto a liability.
It’s not rocket science !
So, who is saying NO to Scottish
independence.
The Tories.
Labour.
Lib Dems.
UKIP.
BNP.
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
Progressive Unionist Party (PUP)
NI21
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV)
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
Orange Order.
Etc, Etc,…Et cetera.
All these good people are worried
that we are doing the wrong thing.
Aye… That WILL be right.
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Jings..! Crivvens..! Holy Brasso..!
Ah See The Cans Of Buckfast….
Are Flyin’ Aff The Shelfs Of The Clydebank SPAR….!
——–
Welcome Back…Tony Watt !
Stayin’ Back Home Again With Your Folks….
Will Put You Back On The Right Track..
And Eating The Right Meals..!
(Too Late For Jamesie ..)
Ernie, you couldn’t help yourself with that last line could you?
I’m a hoops man 1st and foremost. It’s not a kid on tartan. Sure, it’s not a clan tartan but is the Celtic tartan which has been around for some time now and the plc will cash in on it. It’s their job.
Now I’m sure there’s others on here, or preferably on another website in another universe, who could talk politics with you. ;-)