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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Philbhoy
09:53 on 12 June, 2014
Celebrity Masterchef at 9:00pm tonight gets my undivided attention.
Phil, in homage to your dedication to Masterchef but still appeasing the football fans among us, I thought we’d come up with a food related football 11.
Here’s a couple to get the topic rolling:
Patrick Burger
Dover Sole Campbell
Emmanuel Petit Pois
Barry Venison…..
MWD
Im all for independence….from politicians
I honestly cant see the difference between unionist politicians, and nationalist politicians.
They are all part of the same system…and constitute a political elite….whatever way you vote.
I say roll out the guillotine:)
HH
IGC
Frank Rib-eye
Charlie Cooke
Mo Bangura & Mash
Matt Hollandaise
Aff oot now
Cadizzy
Text on its way.
Couple of ‘girafas’ tonight?
Abiding memory of WC 1970 is Beckenbauer playing on with his arm in a sling…
IGC
Eton Messi
beatbhoy
I don’t know….something just tells me that Brazil may not be as good, as they think they are.
I still expect a South American team to win though…climate etc
So…Argentina for me
HH
setting free the bears supports res. 12 & oscar knox
09:49 on 12 June, 2014
Right, what would I prefer to talk about- A referendum due in September or a WC starting today. I think I have discovered my first ever no-brainer.
So looking forward to it and those that like a wee bet there is a Ladbrokes form that folk might not have seen, but imo it’s a good form to keep the family involved. My full squad are on it.
Called Yes/No…Nothing whatsoever to do with Independence.
There are 6 questions in a line and there are two lines. Each line pays out 33-1.
Example Questions in line 1
1) Will a South American team win the world cup.
2) Will both Spain & Holland qualify from group B?
3) Will Columbia win group C?
You answer Yes or No and I’m sure you get the gist now.
Good luck and HH
Peter Stilton in goals.
Tony Currie and Pat Rice.
It also seems to be a rule that to present the news on R2 you have to have a food-related name. Been loads of them.
It’s a myth that Brazil were done by a cynical Italy side in 82, the better side won .
No doubt they were great to watch but this love in with Brazil leaves me cold at times .
SFTB
2 magnificent football sides, the 1970 World Cup was an education in football as I was only 9 years old at the time and can remember it just like it was yesterday,
Billy Bhoy 05
Well done son…..a good fitba post:)
HH
IGC
What about Tim Flours ?
Gary 67
Agreed, and the French team of ’82 was special too, and was unlucky not to make the final.
Platini, Giresse, Tigana, Rocheteau spring to mind.
KITALBA
I look forward to that,bud.
See ya then.
BMCUW
Yes indeed, lot’s to do today. :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Winners of World cup this year will be awarded membership of the UK.
If England win the world will become the UK.
Already players from all nations pulling out of squads feigning injury in hope of an English victory.
UK Empire here we come.
A independent world in the universe.
MWD says AYE
MOONBEAMS
Don’t say that.
That’s TSD’s Wet Dream,not yours!
The Green Man
My preference is for Independent Anarchy in Scotland. ;)
MWD says AYE
Id love to see wee lionel messi turn it on….genius of a player
If Argentina can keep it tight at the back….their attacking power is awesome, they are in with a real chance.
HH
MWD
That will do for me:)
HH
Diego Maradonner
Anyone got their kids in the Young Hoops?
Anyone???
LB
Plug for a book about a fella who used to enjoy a Friday night refreshment in Quins
http://www.scotlandnow.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/author-michael-tierney-reveals-importance-3665299
Livibhoy- Leigh Griffiths?
THey might need a bigger bouncy castle.
How’s about Celtic ones…
Dixie Beans
Efe Ambrosia creamed rice
Hamido Balde
Dontbrattbakkinanger
You got his number so I can ask him some questions??
LB
How many supporters will die at this world cup?
MWD says AYE
LiviBhoy
This is CQN mate, home of the err more mature supporters. It’s more likely the kids will be buying the SB’s for the auld yins.
The green man
I said something similar about the wee wonderman earlier.
You mention the climate. . . . Pele said in a preview programme that he doesn’t think it will be as great an advantage to the South American teams this time, as so many of the players play in Europe, and are therefore not as used to playing in such conditions either.
Efe Ambrosia Creamed Rice
James Black Forrest Gateau
John Herring
Anton Rogan Josh
Davie Hake
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
There should be an auld Hoops club then.
Celtic slippers
Pipe
Cigarrette cards
Bunnet
That’s a winner. Going to email the club now!
LB
Paul McSteak
beatbhoy
11:11 on 12 June, 2014
Paul McSteak
Good one beatboy
Thomas Gravyson. . . . No mas, no mas!