Aberdeen’s chairman Dave Cormack reckons only an(other) independent inquiry will allow reconciliation in Scottish football, so will vote for one today. If only. I’m afraid the picture has moved on a mile or two from reconciliation. Statements by SPFL Dunfermline chairman Ross McArthur and by Brechin City, on behalf of chairman Ken Ferguson (both men are SPFL board members), make it clear the schism within Scottish football runs far deeper than misunderstanding or naked opportunism.
Dunfermline’s McArthur wrote: “I have to provide this statement following the release of accusatory comments in a Club Statement made by the Chairman and CEO of Inverness.
“Since the SPFL director’s resolution was first issued, a number of clubs in the Championship would confirm it is the behaviour of Inverness that has continually been aggressive and confrontational. However, no one felt it necessary to win points in public, as robust conversations take place in the normal course of a competitive business like football.
“Turning to the “allegation” regarding the information that was conveyed by me to Inverness FC, on Friday 10th April 2020.
“It most certainly wasn’t a threat, simply a potential consequence of their action not to back the SPFL resolution currently put in front of them, in favour of a counter resolution which was being mooted at that time.”
The Daily Record chased down this “counter resolution” from Inverness chief exec Scot Gardiner, which was to null and void all four SPFL leagues, removing the possibility of Inverness being promoted through league reconstruction, reducing their SPFL financial pay-out, expose the league to compensation claims from sponsors, broadcasters and others who paid for a league that did not happen.
Why would Inverness embark on a course of action that is so clearly counter to their and the game’s best interests?
In their statement yesterday, Brechin City wrote: “in the recent dossier released in support of the EGM taking place at the SPFL tomorrow… there is an accusation which is pointed directly at our Chairman… this states, “It has also been alleged that Ken Ferguson called League 2 clubs and told them that Inverness had changed their vote to YES and, as a result, the Resolution was going to be approved and that there was no point in League 2 clubs voting NO.””
They go on to state in the most unambiguous terms: “This is categorically refuted.
“In addition to anecdotal evidence from all of the other League 2 clubs, we have in our possession verification from each club that no such call was made. Furthermore, each League 2 club is content to provide corroboration to this effect and has stressed that they are entirely relaxed (and in reality appreciative) of the integrity Ken displayed in his role as an SPFL Director in the lead up to the vote.”
At least one party is bringing the game into disrepute and it is not the man with written verification from every club in his division confirming he is telling the truth. Today’s resolution will be rejected but the narrative will quickly move on.
Protagonists will make like as difficult as possible for Neil Doncaster, Rod McKenzie and Murdoch MacLellan and they will create havoc for the League if necessary to put their own men in the top jobs. If you think this was all about stopping Celtic win 9-in-a-row you are wrong, it is about power and control of what happens next.
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Those who have known me for a while will know, or even have met, Michelle. She fought her demons over the past few years, but sadly lost her battle last night. Rest In Peace, Michelle. ❤️
Very sorry to hear that Richie.
RIP Michelle.
Plenty of hot air will be expelled by certain individuals tonight on the radio. If it wasn’t for the rabid dog that is sevco they’d be out of a job.
Hun statement being penned as we speak. Issued this evening.
Rest In Peace Michelle.
The followers of yon rabid mob think they will take this to the courts. Its hard to understate how dim a view UEFA take on that type of thinking. A very dangerous road to go down at the best of times never mind when you have nothing substantial as evidence.
Richie
Sorry for your loss
Rest in peace Michelle
Richie
RIP Michelle
Richie- condolences HH
RICHIE #TEAMOSCARFOREVER on 12TH MAY 2020 5:12
GOG bless you both.MASS from ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL NEW YORK 12 tomorrow for both of you.
It’s a sorry state when a football club who has done so much to try and enhance Scottish football , are so hated by the very groups and company’s who should be praising them for keeping Scottish football ticking . Not one red top , radio or sky sports programmes have a good word for us . All there employees are hand picked to degrade and disregard us . As for the BBC I really don’t know how they get away with there hatred for celtic fc , a company who recruit staff solely because they played for the rangers and was a recipient of an EBT OR a spineless soup taker . We really are up against it .
R.I..P. Michelle.
Sincere Sympathies Richie, may Michelle Rest in Peace,
Lawell out !
According to BBC Scotland ‘Twenty-seven clubs voted against an inquiry, with 13 backing Rangers, Hearts and Stranraer’s call for an investigation, and two abstentions’.
Dearie, dearie me.
Surely ’10 clubs backed the motion of Rangers Hearts and Stranrear’ would have been more accurate?
Or perhaps ‘Nearly 3 times as many clubs decided not to back the motion of Rangers, Hearts and Stranrear’?
Nah, never let the facts get in the way of your agenda.
RICHIE
Rest in peace MIchelle!
Prayers said for those who remain.
Take care.
Lawwell even :)
https://twitter.com/lfmunro/status/1259063126525464577?s=09&fbclid=IwAR20Bi36Q2zsI0MsqGPcLs2c5s2xDI_RX_kMqC4pjpa0Os0Yc7KweF__gHo
RIP Michelle- so sorry for your loss, Richie
RICHIE #TEAMOSCARFOREVER
Condolences on your loss, R.I.P. Michelle.
RIP Michelle. So sorry for your loss Richie, especially in these generally difficult times.
RICHIE #TEAMOSCARFOREVER
Condolences for your loss.
Think this is a fairly typical mind set in Sevconia just now… (FF)
“Unfortunately it adds weight to my own preference, which is to absolutely cripple the game in Scotland.
And I don’t just mean over this current issue.
Keep a note of the other 12 “yes” voters, and have some sympathy (and support …) for them in the coming times of upheaval, the rest of them ?
Do everything we can to flush them into oblivion“
I’m so sorry Richie.
RIP Michelle.
RITCHIE..
My sincere condolences.
Michelle R.I.P.
Thank you all for the kind words
SPFL vote received at HQ
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RICHIE #TEAMOSCARFOREVER on 12TH MAY 2020 5:12 PM
Sorry to hear that, rest in peace Michelle.
Thoughts and prayers with you Ritchie
What time do these Radio phone ins begin tonight…I might listen in for more laughs ?
HH
Sevco Statement
In shortened form , it reads- “Boo hoo!”
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WE note the result of the vote taken at this morning’s General Meeting and wish to thank all clubs for listening to our concerns, giving up their time to read our report and for voting.
We also wish to place on record our thanks to our fellow requisitioners, who showed courage and acted with dignity throughout. Furthermore, to those clubs who voted in favour of the resolution, we appreciate your support and recognise your desire for increased accountability at the top of our national sport.
Today’s vote has erased the false narrative of this issue simply being a conflict between one club and the SPFL. All we sought was urgently required scrutiny, respect for all member clubs, fairness and transparency.
Significantly, support for the Hearts, Stranraer and Rangers requisition spanned the four professional divisions. Member clubs, recognising the need for Scottish football to improve its governance and professionalism, have moved beyond sporting rivalries and it would be unwise to regard this result as any kind of endorsement of the SPFL executive.
A light has been shone on the SPFL’s governance and regardless of the attempts to debunk our report, there is widespread acknowledgment that it highlighted serious issues and failings which remain to be addressed.
A management culture which not only fears accountability and scrutiny, but which actively campaigns against it, is unhealthy and breeds continued mistrust. This culture, so deeply embedded, must be addressed if Scottish football is to flourish.
It is clear that many members have lost confidence in the SPFL leadership and the need for change will not diminish.
The status quo cannot hold.
RICHIE condolences on the loss of Michelle
New pack of crayons opened…
”WE note the result of the vote taken at this morning’s General Meeting and wish to thank all clubs for listening to our concerns, giving up their time to read our report and for voting.
We also wish to place on record our thanks to our fellow requisitioners, who showed courage and acted with dignity throughout. Furthermore, to those clubs who voted in favour of the resolution, we appreciate your support and recognise your desire for increased accountability at the top of our national sport.
Today’s vote has erased the false narrative of this issue simply being a conflict between one club and the SPFL. All we sought was urgently required scrutiny, respect for all member clubs, fairness and transparency.
Significantly, support for the Hearts, Stranraer and Rangers requisition spanned the four professional divisions. Member clubs, recognising the need for Scottish football to improve its governance and professionalism, have moved beyond sporting rivalries and it would be unwise to regard this result as any kind of endorsement of the SPFL executive.
A light has been shone on the SPFL’s governance and regardless of the attempts to debunk our report, there is widespread acknowledgment that it highlighted serious issues and failings which remain to be addressed.
A management culture which not only fears accountability and scrutiny, but which actively campaigns against it, is unhealthy and breeds continued mistrust. This culture, so deeply embedded, must be addressed if Scottish football is to flourish.
It is clear that many members have lost confidence in the SPFL leadership and the need for change will not diminish.
The status quo cannot hold.”
Ritchie.
Condolences for your loss .
Dignity? Threatening the chief exec?
What planet are they on?
Almost 3 times as many decided not to vote in favour of ‘the requisitioners’.
That’s a landslide.
A trouncing.
A total pumping.
My sincere condolences Richie, R.I.P Michelle.
Take care mate.
Improve governance? When’s the last time they produced audited accounts?