Rangers International adopted a firm position in their court hearing against former director, Imran Ahmed, in Edinburgh yesterday. Directors and major shareholders know they have a cash shortfall for next season, even if season ticket sales are as higher than anticipated. Therefore, they know they will need to facilitate a loan, cough up for more shares or issue shares to new investors. A few million here or there from season tickets will not change this fact – so the argument goes.
With that in mind the club is under no serious threat from fans turning towards Dave King’s glorious attempt to deprive them of cash. Contrary to earlier reports, organised protests against the Easdales, Ashley and Laxey Partners is in no danger of putting the club under.
The best case scenario for King and his Band of Protagonists is that the club owners would be worn out by the sheer hassle of dealing with their campaign and would wilt before cutting a deal with him on very easy terms. This does not look likely today, the owners appear intent on getting a return for their money.
At various times during the past two years I’ve offered goodwill towards Hibernian, wishing them well against Hearts in the 2012 Cup Final, encouraging them after they lost to Celtic in the 2013 Final, and on the Hail Hail Media Celtic History podcast I spoke about The Famous Five being the best team in Europe in the late 40s, but I’m all Hibs-d out. I hope they are relegated.
50 years ago Hibs were almost the same size a club as Celtic, although Hibs were far more successful at the time. The decades since have utterly destroyed whatever legacy left by The Famous Five. Sir Tom Farmer’s ownership has provided financial stability but when he combined with Rod Petrie the pair contrived to bring about the most wasteful partnership in the history of the Scottish game – and that includes Sir David Murray’s years of unrestrained bombast.
New chief executive, Leann Dempster, has been more than a firm hand on the tiller at Motherwell, she delivered success over and above their station, but Hibs are so afflicted you wonder is anyone will be able to resurrect it with Petrie still in the chair, Farmer in ultimate control and Terry Butcher in the dugout. Not only do they deserve relegation, it may be necessary for Dempster to clear-out the deadwood above and below her. Better to be relegated than stumble on with Petrie and his Inverse Midas Touch.
Some good Celtic fans and CQN’ers are holding an event at Monroe’s Tavern in Galway tomorrow in aid of Console, the Irish suicide prevention charity. One of the many auction items is the photo above, signed by Bertie Auld. If you would like to help Console, stick a wee bid into ruairigucks@gmail.com .
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I see ole Alex McLeish has thrown hat into the ring and and wants Sevco leaders to unite, as an Amalgamation of Rangers Supporters Executive.
A.R.S.E CSC
For anyone with access to Celtic TV
Highlights from yesterdays U20 2-0 victory over the undead are up on Celtic TV
The effort to connect is worth it for second goal alone.
It is a passing move down our left, literally from our own bye line.
A thing of beauty executed in Classic Celtic style.
Did I say it was finished by JOHN HERRON ?
DD, I have been coming down here for years and each time I go home to the kids with tales of meeting the Wombles, the kids are growing out of it, I’m not:-)
why is paul so negative towards hibs today???
calling for the relegation of another club founded by irish immigrants
It’s not good for Scottish football if Hibs are relegated as the league can ill-afford to lose another big club. Perhaps they should have stuck with Pat Fenlon and they would not be in this predicament. Will Pat be made assistant to Neil Lennon at Celtic Park. Some interesting times ahead.
TOSB
No affiliation between Hibs and Celtic.
In any case I’m not convinced any configuration of Championship teams will prevent Sevco, if they still exist from winning their league.
The play offs, were a safety mechanism which will go down to mibbery if required.
Doc
Good man! :))
Heading out to my local to watch wi Bankie rebels.
COYBIG
Is the game on the box tonight ?
BTW….. If it’s a choice between Hibs and Killie to be relegated….. No contest , Killie to go down every time for me
I don’t think Gary Hooper will be taking a paycut to come back to Paradise. Let’s forget about him. Bring back big Tony.
TOSB
Could you speak a little more plainly please?
:¬)
BT Sport
Billy Bhoy
Quite!
However, there should be just enough room to fit in a Rangers crest and a few monoblocks on the pavement between Edmiston Drive and the front door.
Burghbhoy
BT Sport 1
Lennon hoping to give starts to Zaluska, Boerrigter, Pukki and Balde tonight.
Always think it’s a tad unfair when players unused to competitive starts are lumped in together and expected to whip up a decent recipe. Still, should be interesting.
Andy little say,s he is sad to leave sevco but it gives him a chance to go anywhere in the world.- aye try the jobcentre ha ha
SOAL will be podium chasing from 7.15,could someone leave a note……oh and updates from St Johnstone v Celtic.
up_over_goal
Hopefully putting all four in the shop window.
Burghbhoy –
yes, BT Sport I think.
Oldco, newco, Orinoco :-)
K33-Your namesake too mate :} His time is up IMO
Burghbhoy
BT Sports 1
Hope Killie drop!
Pedro – VG,all rubbish :}}
!!bada bing!!
Yep, time for Beram’s to move on. Make a space in the squad for Stuart Armstrong ;-)
Thanks guys. On way home from work. Be home in 10. Delighted I cancelled Sky and moved to Virgin who give BT sports for free.
Prediction…. St J 0 Celtic 4
My stupid sevco friend had reappeared at the wean’s footie tonight. This a belter,
Sevco to other parent(buddies fan)” bet your sick your know in the play offs?”
Buddie” how’d you work thAt one out?”
Sevco” the championship is the league to be in ”
Buddie” eh!”
Sevco ” cos sky and bt are going to show more games than the premier. Think they money you would make”
Buddie” would rather be skint than have your lot anywhere near our ground”
Sevco” c’mon girls get stuck in”
He will never learn.
ThickasCSC
Bada bing
Common sense.
PC67
You going wae the flow? :)
From earlier
Re my comments on League Cup, and restructuring, tyvm for the responses. SFTB, thanks for your considered comments. Can’t actually disagree with most of what you say.
On a completely different theme:
I’m getting worried old age may be softening me. I’m actually starting to feel sorry for the long suffering Sevcoites. Is that wrong? Honestly, I feel like I’m laughing at peepul who can’t defend themselves any more. Where’s the fun in that?
DD
Absolutely. Killie are a horrible club
Celtic team to play St Johnstone: Zaluska; Lustig, Ambrose, Van Dijk, Matthews; Kayal, Mulgrew, Johansen, Boerrigter; Balde, Pukki (MH)
Subs: Forster, Brown, Stokes, Commons, Mouyokolo, Griffiths, Henderson (MH)
Window ledge is full on SSB tonight…..
setting free the bears supports Res. 12 & Oscar Knox
I cant stand you, you obnoxious prk.
Ignore my post’s in future as I got nothing to say to a stranger who wants nothing but to argue with me & this is the third or 4th time you’ve done this.
YouAintCelticBibleCSC
BBC Tea Time Sports News…………….Celtic not playing tonight
twists n turns
You are going soft.
The Live Updates article will be up at 19:15, could someone leave a note here?
Thanks.
GG @ 18.29
I’ve just watched the highlights. The second goal was a beauty, with Twardzik and McMullan playing a prominent part and then an excellent finish by that youngster whose name you keep highlighting. What was the right-back doing in the opponents’ penalty box?!
Bsr
just ignore bbc2 has lisbon on escape to europe, just as I escape to ksc, but we have bt says mrs bt, aye but them in club don’t know how to work the tv says I…