I know lockdown is causing much anxiety, but can you imagine being in Newco chief exec Stewart Robertson’s shoes these days? He must have known the gig was up when he decided not to release his ‘evidence’ before clubs were able to send proxy vote to block his EGM resolution.
I’m sure he hoped the SPFL would announce they have enough votes in the bag, allowing him to flounce off, instead of substantiating his claim, but those he wanted sacked at the League will want to see this play out as much as the rest of us.
He even has Graeme Spiers calling him out as the weakest man he’s met in football. For a man in his position, “weak” is the most damning word, it will resonate with those whose support he relies on. And let’s not forget, he has tens of millions to find to continue trading though next season, by comparison, this SPFL mess is like a July Walk on the Queen’s highway.
From what I hear, Stewart is a decent bloke, one made for less complex times. His strings are almost certainly being pulled by some sinister Geppetto character. If he fails to produce his ‘evidence’, this afternoon’s Premiership club meeting will be an excruciating, if not humiliating, affair. It will all be over soon, Stewart; you hang in there.
I’m sure we would all like to congratulate PSG on winning the ninth title in their history and seventh in eight years yesterday, apart from that Neymar character, of course. The story for Scottish football in how the French league finished is the third place finish of Rennes – who could only manage a fourth place finish in the Europa League group Celtic topped.
While we are not in PSG’s class, we more than held our own against a French and Italian sides in the Europa League this season. Like Celtic, Rennes will enter the Champions League qualification round next season.
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Fairhillbhoy! Well said 👏👏
HAMILTONTIM …💚…
Tobago
WISHAW TIM-Mick got in touch and we will definitely get that beer 👍
A sad, sad day on the blog.
I remember Minx posting here from way, way back. The posts were always good natured and that appears to reflect the person, from what is being written here today
Sincere condolences to HT and all your extended families.
RIP Minx.
Hail Hail.
HAMILTONTIM, I have never had the good fortune to meet you or your beloved Minx, please accept my most sincere condolences on the tragic loss of the love of your life. I cannot begin to imagine how forlorn you must feel, I hope you wont mind me saying a prayer for you both.
Greenwells.
OLDTIM67
your courage to get on and post. poingant.
keep it lit.
You can be a Bright Blue Rose, the colour of Mary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cd-sLUtIVg
Dear Chris
Blantyretim sent me sad news about Helen. I keep thinking of you. If there were words that can comfort you and soothe pain you feel after that huge loss. I know there are none. When I’m thinking about Helen I see woman who was first to help others. I remember the pictures of Minx1888 at an auction with a microphone and comment kind of “who can speak with more passion and better?” I remember her beautiful smile when we met few years ago at the time when I was searching for new opportunities and you offered me a flat to live in.Good people never speak to much of themselves. This is why I mention that offer. Not much I can do but I will say a Rosary with intention to God that Helen will rest in eternal peace and you and all who are close find strength to go through hard times.
HamiltonTim
Chris, just came on and shocked to read about the sad news of Helen’s passing. No words at this time will be of comfort to you in the face of such a loss. I’m sure everyone on CQN will be thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Prayers will be offered up for Helen (RIP).
I hope Hamiltontim can take some small comfort from today’s outpouring of respect, love and tributes to his lovely wife on CQN .
Other social media platforms have also been engulfed with tributes .
They speak volumes.
Rest in peace Helen.
Chris . YNWA.
ZBYSZEK
Fine words good sir.
I hear you are over in the US right now. I used to travel to Florida for work up until a few months ago and have some fine friends around West Palm and Delray Beach.
Shoot me a text if you get a chance.
502 442 2335
Oldtim67
Thank you very much.
Aipple
Hello. More or less it is like Dave said. My plans changed and I can not travel to see the places etc. Taking the circumstances into account I’m doing very well. Waiting for the flights from Miami to be opened in hopefully not far future. Then going back to Warsaw. Short email soon.
Hamiltontim. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your lovely wife.We live on the other side of the World but hope and pray the Love and good wishes can travel the distance and bring you a wee bit of Comfort at this sad time.From the Mornington Peninsula, Australia.HAIL HAIL.
One for those in U.S side of pond
We live in a failed state.George Packer at The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/06/underlying-conditions/610261/
HH
Not been lurking for a few days and just catching up. My sincere condolences to you and your family Chris. Your good lady was very well liked by all on here by the look of things and will be very sadly missed.
Rest in peace Helen x
Good morning from a wet and grey sky’d Garngad
I see now B Johnson is being conveyed as a hero.. The twat.
Have we got our well deserved and earned 9th title yet?
Incredible some of the guff the Scottish msm have came out with and I see one rag had 2 bigots tuppence worth yesterday (D Findlay and Fat Andy Golam)
Good on big Stubbs yesterday pointing out about no asterisk beside our 9th title as Rankers cheated for years before going bust and they should have Asterisks beside those titles if we get one with ours.
9 IAR is 9IAR to me we have been the better team and are way out in front, when we get the title it will be deserved and won fairly.
HH
D. :)
Slow in here today
D. :)
Good morning DAVID66:
Get the kettle on,milk no sugar.
I woke this morning, still saddened by Hamilton Tim’s news but also with a feeling that yesterday CQN was suffused with the spirit of its early days, where there was, imo, a genuine concern for each other. So many of those who made it such have disappeared over the years but many reappeared yesterday. Oh that they would continue.
Every Hertz fan contact I have on my phone list got a video clip of Albert Kidd scoring those goals⚽⚽ yesterday, caused a good rammy,😂😂👏👏
What’s your favourite?
if you manage to find a spare 10 mins, this will pass the time….
* The Big Tax Case
* The Wee Tax Case
* Craig Whyte’s wealth off the radar
* Craig Whyte buys the club for £1
* Arsenal Shares Sold
* 67 players to sue Rangers
* McCoist is Manager
* Jelavic “Titles In the Bag”
* 14/02/12 – Administration
* The Big Hoose Must Stay Open
* Fans in Tears
* Jelly and Ice Cream
* McCoist “We Don’t Do Walking Away”
* £134 Million Debt
* Rangers Fans Say No to Liquidation
* 31/10/12 – Liquidation
* Walter Smith wishes new club well
* Mark Dingwall on STV News
* More Jelly and Ice Cream
* 267 creditors
* The Switcheroo
* Charles Green
* HMRC reject CVA
* Sevco
* Club and Company are separate
* Dallas Cowboys
* Martin Bain ringfenced money
* Charles Green’s Christmas Message
* The Blue Knights
* Refused entry into SPL
* Refused entry into SFL1
* Starting in SFL3
* Buying History
* Debenture Seats Relinquished
* John Brown’s speech
* Castles and Chateaux
* Googly Eyes
* Dave King to invest £50m
* Dave King to invest north of £30m
* Dave King to invest £20m
* Dave King to invest £8
* Dave King asks fans for money
* Need Extra Time to beat Brechin in the first round of the Ramsdens Cup
* Ball in the Glebe Park Hedge
* Drew 2-2 with Peterhead
* Lose 1-0 against Sterling Albion
* Require a 91st minute winner to beat 10 man Queens Park
* Boycott Tannadice
* Francisco Sandaza Prank Call
* Brand New Team Bus
* Charging fans 99p to watch a video of the new bus
* Bus destroyed by thugs in arson attack
* Nicky Law Claims Rangers can win the Quadruple
* Rangers stealing charity money
* Ian Black betting against his own team
* 3 failed attempts at the Petrofac Cup (or Ramsdens Cup)
* Mike Ashley bought naming rights to Ibrox for £1
* McCoist on gardening leave
* McDowall is caretaker manager
* Rangers AGM in a Gazebo
* Water Piped In from Local Church
* Dave King and the Three Bears
* Gangsters in Charge
* Fans trying to break into Ibrox in protest against Easdales
* Charles Green being interviewed in a hospital bed
* Out Scottish Cup, 2-1 Raith Rovers
* Stuart McCall is manager
* Same Old Alloa, Always Cheating
* Cammy Bell
* Get pumped 6-1 in the playoffs by Motherwell – Submarine Sunday
* Bilel Moshni 7 game ban
* Mark Warburton is manager
* Boyhood Rangers fan Scott Allan to Celtic
* Mike Ashley
* Mike Ashley owns the badge
* Scottish Cup Final – Hibs 3-2 Rangers
* Hampden Riots / Pitch Invasion
* Lee Wallace is a Grass
* The first of many Statements
* Warburton’s Magic Hat
* The Gap is Closing
* Bread Wrappers for Hats
* There is No Gap
* Joey Barton
* The Rangers are Coming
* Going For 55
* Pumped 5-1 at Celtic Park
* Barton V Halliday
* Barton 3 week training ban
* Martyn Waghorn getting called Shite outside chippy by schoolboy
* Fans trying to get Joe Garner – Glad All Over chant to number 1 in Christmas chart. It got to 31
* Pumped 4-1 by Hearts
* Mark Warburtons Resigns, Except he hasn’t, Except he has, Except he hasn’t, Except he has
* Jim Traynor.
* More Statements
* Graeme Murty is caretaker manager
* Headstands
* Pedro Caxixinha is manager
* Here to take your title
* Pedro’s Mini Leagues
* Salt & Pepper Tactics
* Pitch Invasion at Firhill
* Going for 55 ends with finishing in 3rd place
* The Invincible Treble
* Caixinha’s Press Conferences
* Barking Dogs and Caravans
* Progres 2 – 0 Rangers
* Caixinha arguing with fans in a hedge
* Carlos Pena blows nose of Rangers shorts while signing for new club
* Banning Green Boots
* Statement release regarding Neil Lennon’s ‘Get It Up Ye’ gesture at Ibrox
* Craig Whyte Walks Free
* Caixinha sacked
* Murty as caretaker manager again
* Derek McInnes is Coming Home
* McInnes stays at Aberdeen
* Rangers Fans didn’t want McInnes anyway
* Union Bears moving for Home Games
* Miller’s re-used shirt
* Another Statement
* Concomitant
* The People’s Front of Judea, Meetings about Meetings
* Receive Bid for Morelos from China
* Whits the goalie daein Tam, whits the keeper daein!
* Simunovic sending Kenny Miller into Orbit
* Get beat by 10 man Celtic 3-2 at Ibrox
* Cheering the Scottish cup draw against Celtic
* Battle Fever is On
* Getting Pumped 4-0 by Celtic
* Lustig sending Pedro Caixinha Flying
* Halliday meltdown
* Candeias meltdown
* Captain Lee Wallace suspended
* Kenny Miller suspended
* Fans claim “We Deserve Better”
* Fans padlocked the Gate of the Training Ground
* Dave King says he’s skint
* Hummel
* Hibs cut allocation at Easter Road resulting in another statement
* Getting pumped 5-0 at Celtic Park
* Morelos sent sent off
* Andy Halliday, Halliday, Andy Halliday!!
* Another Halliday meltdown
* Scott Brown living tent free
* Union Bears storm player of the year awards
* Steven Gerrard as manager
* Draw 5-5 with Hibs
* Neil Lennon pretends to be an Aeroplane
* Let’s Go
* EasyJet Flights, A4 Tickets, Economy Class
* Patio Furniture at Training Camp
* Golf Buggies instead of a Coach
* Wheelie Bins
* Orange Strip
* The Takeover Panel ruling
* Dave King facing jail for contempt court
* Sports Direct Tanks on the Lawn
* Socks on the wrong feet
* Training Tops and No Pennant
* Mike Ashley’s £500,000 legal fees
* A Class Above Rangers draw 1-1 with Aberdeen
* Paddy Power paying out Celtic winning the league after one game
* The Airport Loyal
* The Fanzone
* Stadium Tifo Leaked to St Mirren fans – “Our Club, Our City”
* “Your Club Is Dead. Your City Is Shite”
* Miller & Wallace suing for 100k
* Nacho Novo saying “It’s Not Fair”
* The Double Treble
* George Peat
* Shin Pads, 1 pair between 2
* Stripe Gate
* Peaky Blinders are Tims
* Staunch News
* Rangers Shareholders and Organised Crime
* Top after 14 games Trophy
* Beat by Aberdeen 1-0 in League Cup Semi Final
* The best day of Andy Hallidays life
* Dallas awarding 4 penalties
* Going All In
* Defoe signs “Let’s bring the Trophy home boss”
* Rangers sign Jordan Jones from Kilmarnock
* Jordan Jones scores the winner, Kilmarnock 2-1 Rangers
* The Vanguard Bears BBC protest with 18 people
* Andy Halliday going mental at Celtic Park
* Morelos 3 game ban
* Made Up SFA charges
* Alex Rae cheerleader
* Joe Worrall
* Rangers to become the dominate force once again
* Reject bid for Morelos
* Trophy Room at Ibrox renamed the museum
* The Treble Treble
* Smiles are better than trophies
* Fans celebrate Neil Lennon being offered the Celtic managers job
* Warburton says next season because it’s his turn to say it
* Rangers being sued for pulling out of Ibrox Disaster Tribute Garden
* HMRC might have messed up the tax bill
* HMRC confirm tax bill was correct
* Fans funding for Ryan Kent makes £45 in 2 months
* Pop Up Shop at the Louden Tavern
* Ryan Kent for £7m
* Charging fans to watch Ryan Kent first interview
* Battered Celtic in the League Cup Final only to lose 1-0
* Morelos misses a penalty
* Ryan Jack cries
* Winning the “We beat Celtic at Celtic Park” Trophy
* We’re back and we’re coming for ye
* Alfredo ‘Never Scored Against Celtic’ Morelos sent off, Cut Throat Gesture
* Another Statement
* Demanding VAR
* Dubai
* Beat by bottom of the league Hearts 2-1
* Celtic were waiting for us to blink. Today we blinked – Big Time
* Man tampers with Morelos car
* Private Investigator confirmed tamper with Morelos car amid cheating claims from wife
* Dave King Held at gunpoint in South Africa
* Dave King’s South African House Raided
* Beat by Kilmarnock 2-1
* Jim Traynor struck with Rock in Cumbernauld
* Draw 2-2 with St Johnstone
* Pleased to enter the market for a kit supplier
* Knocked Out Scottish Cup by bottom of the league Hearts
* Gerrard All In
* 8th minute applause #InGerrardWeTrust
* Beat by bottom of the league Hamilton
* 94th minute Boos #GerrardOut
* Celtic have blinked with one eye, but we’ve blinked with two
# Fake Invoice
Good morning from a sunny North Staffordshire. Our parish feast day today of the English Martyrs.
Busy couple of days ahead decorating the living room ☹️
HT , sincerest condolences .
Prayers said for Minx .
An Tearmann @ 4:49 – thank you for link to the Atlantic piece.
Rarely do I read any journalism that is “un-put-downable”.
Didn’t agree with all of the article but riveting nonetheless.
Hail hail
Keep The Faith
Find it hard to revert to normal chat & banter, even though I know that is what Chris & Helen would want,
Anyhow maybe later.
BADA BING:
Joe Garner at hospital wearing flip flops after shoulder injury v CELTIC( remember them ) and I raise you………
Brandon Barker!!!!!
Prestonpans Bhoy – I actually watched Dundee 2 Hearts 0 last night.
Hadn’t seen it in ages. Incredible stuff.
My key memories of that season …
Love Street on the last day of course. The reaction of the fans coming out of Ibrox as we converged on the M8 was priceless.
But also …
Hearts first game of their long unbeaten run was against us at CP. We hammered them but they sneaked a 0-1 victory.
Two games later going on an awful run of three defeats with a cumulative 1-10 scoreline.
The last of these was was at Ibrox. My friends and I were in the old enclosure and were treated to spit, coins, pie and Bovril from above.
The first game in the sequence of eight successive victories which, ultimately, won us the league.
Love Street again, the Maestro with a last minute winner. I also gained a new friend that day – a beautiful animal called West Tip who I would “each way” over the next three years to great effect.
I was a white knuckle ride. I have to admit to wavering faith when Hearts visited Dundee United (themselves genuine title contenders until the last month of the season) – and won 3-0 !
Would love to hear others’ recollections?
Hail hail
” CORKCELT on 4TH MAY 2020 9:10 AM
Find it hard to revert to normal chat & banter, even though I know that is what Chris & Helen would want,”
I agree…..and because I agree I am going to try to do just that ie revert but I will still be thinking of Chris and Helen.I hope the incredible response on here helped Chris and his family in some small way.
HamiltonTim
My condolances RIP Minx1888
May she never walk alone
” !!BADA BING!! on 4TH MAY 2020 8:36 AM
What’s your favourite?
if you manage to find a spare 10 mins, this will pass the time….”
10 minutes ??
The new season will have started by the time I managed to pick my favourite out of that lot !
I haven`t even read them all yet but The Ball in the Glebe Park Hedge does a fantastic job of showing the difference in status between Rangers and Sevco :-)))
” The Ball in the Glebe Park Hedge.” by Agatha Christie.
Yesterday was one, if not the saddest day I have witnessed on this blog.
As Corkcelt has stated ,it’s really difficult to get back to normal chat and banter.
Maybe later.
HH to all. YNWA.
Hi Jim,
Golf courses due to open here this day fortnight 18th May.
Members only for a period no Green Fees, no access to Locker Room, all rounds have to be prebooked, 2 or 3 balls only. 12 minute intervals before tee off. Cars in car park have to allow a clear space between them. Get ready in car, No approach to tee off area until 5 minutes before your allotted time,
All waste bins removed from Course, no sharing snacks ie a guy pulling 3 snack bars out of his bag & offering them to playing partners is a no no.
No touching pins on Greens, apparently they have changed the Cups some way that makes it easier to retrieve your ball without touching the pin,
All rakes removed from Bunkers, Bunkers now regarded as GUR, and there are more, it;s mind boggling.
Some of the older folk will tell you that people that die of cancer go straight to heaven – they’ve already served their time in purgatory.
It is truly an awful disease and watching someone close to you slip further away every day in pain is unbearable.
Hamilton Tim, my condolences. Her suffering has ended now and her rewards are plenty. Stay strong.
Helen RIP.
Corkcelt @ 9:56 am
Thanks for that.
I`ll send an e-mail
J
Bada, your timeline of the banter years is terrific. All of those things actually happened. Weirder than any horror/science fiction writer could ever have imagined; especially from der hun perspective. It’s been belly laugh comedy all the way for us. Even with the open and covert backing of nearly all the top movers and shakers in the game including our board it seems, the leaders of our largest and historic rival cannot even cheat their way to victory. They are useless, bigoted idiots. Yeehaaa!
It’s worrying though that such goings on go on in a modern, wealthy, mature democracy. Power of the brotherhood. I think that they are slowly losing their grip. When the guns go under, that’ll be them finished. They’ll be derided and laughed at as the relics they are.
Back to basics
I was in that enclosure too, surprised we didn’t get murdered!!
Told next door that the reason they failed to win the league was games like 0:0 at Tynie against Clydebank😱
guns should be huns.
Rangers ‘agree £20m deal’ with luxury sports brand after cutting ties with Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct
By Aidan Smith
Half an hour ago it was £10mil.
Luxury sports brand.More like RUSSEL BRAND.