The SPL deadline for clubs to provide information on improper registration of players was six weeks ago today but the league has yet to report findings to clubs, while the chief executive rallies support to allow a Newco access to the league.
Time has expired on this policy of non-disclosure until it’s too late.
If the SPL chief executive ever tells us that Rangers fielded improperly registered players between 2000 and 2012, resulting in years of 3-0 defeats being awarded, there will be an enormous amount of anger, not only among supporters, but in boardrooms across the country, as they ponder money which was rightfully theirs but which went to Rangers – perhaps including Rangers prize money for finishing second this season.
We have made an attempt to quantify this money. Some of the losses were easier to calculate than others. For example, it was easy to calculate that when Rangers won the title in 2009 with improperly registered players, earning automatic qualification to the Champions League group stage, they denied Celtic £15m European earnings, plus £340k SPL prize money. Other losses are less clear, specifically when a club was denied a place in a qualifying round for the Champions League or Uefa Cup, which they may or may not have progressed from.
We have established three figures for each club in the SPL during the season just finished, to cover the period from 2000 to 2012:
Minimum loss:
The absolute minimum each club was denied from European and SPL prize money as a result of Rangers finishing above them with ineligible players.
Weighted loss:
The figure based on Scottish clubs gaining entry to Champions League/Europa League (Uefa Cup) group stages from 20% of their qualifying campaigns (which is slightly less than trend).
Maximum loss:
The maximum a club could have achieved if it qualified for the European group stage it was denied entry to.
Out estimates take no account of the subsequent effect money has on future years. For example, If Celtic earned an additional £15m from entering the Champions League group stage in 2009-10 their league challenge for that season would have been £15m stronger, and Rangers £15m weaker, potentially resulting in consequences in future years.
This multiplier effect would have benefited Celtic but it would be likely to have a greater effect on other clubs, some of whom would be denied the enormous percentage increase in budget automatic qualification to European group stages would have brought.
Hearts finished immediately behind Celtic and Rangers more often than any other club over the period and suffer the greatest potential losses, even more so than Celtic. Hibernian, Aberdeen, Dundee United and Motherwell also suffered significant losses.
Several clubs got nowhere near European football over the period, and some of the 11 spent only a few years in the SPL but each club lost over £1m.
Figures for each club are:
Hearts
Maximum: £72.3m
Weighted: £16.3m
Minimum: £6.2m
Celtic
Maximum: £46.7m
Weighted: £21.9m
Minimum: £17.4m
Hibernian
Maximum: £34.8m
Weighted: £8.4m
Minimum: £3.6m
Aberdeen
Maximum: £21.1m
Weighted: £5.5m
Minimum: £2.7m
Dundee United
Maximum: £20.8m
Weighted: £5.2m
Minimum: £2.4m
Motherwell
Maximum: £16.7m
Weighted: £4.4m
Minimum: £2.1m
Kilmarnock
Maximum: £5.1m
Weighted: £1.9m
Minimum: £1.3m
Dunfermline
Maximum: £3.4m
Weighted: £1.8m
Minimum: £1.5m
Inverness
Maximum: £1.3m
Weighted: £1.3m
Minimum: £1.3m
St Johnstone
Maximum: £1.1m
Weighted: £1.1m
Minimum: £1.1m
St Mirren
Maximum: £1.1m
Weighted: £1.1m
Minimum: £1.1m
In the event Rangers fielded ineligible players during the period under consideration, which everyone apart from Neil Doncaster knows, and even he will be unable to deny next week, we know the following:
Rangers received a minimum of £40.9m which should have gone to the 11 other clubs, assuming each club lost all their European group stage qualifying campaigns. This calculation does not include earnings from clubs now in the Scottish Football League, such as Hamilton Accies or Dundee.
If Scottish clubs progressed to the group stages of European competition on only 20% of their qualifying campaigns the loss would be £69.0m.
The figure for total potential losses if clubs successfully progressed to every European group stage is, as the figure for 100% failure, more illustrative than likely, but the maximum cost to the 11 SPL clubs is £224.6m.
Results will be changed, trophies can and will, be re-awarded, but these are the harsh financial consequences clubs, their lawyers and supporters, will consider when the facts are presented to them next week. The SPL executive has had six weeks to consider if there is sufficient evidence to commence disciplinary proceedings; they have failed to do so. They have failed you and every other football supporter in the land, while shamelessly pursuing an accommodation for the errant club BEFORE REVEALING THE FACTS TO YOU.
Time will be up soon, Mr Doncaster. You’ve had your chance but you have convinced no one. The people who really matter in this entire debacle are those who buy tickets for Celtic Park, Pittodrie, Easter Road, Tynecastle, Tannadice, Fir Park and the rest, they will hear the truth and read these figures. You have failed them.
You can read our calculations here. European income figures were sources from Uefa data.
Celtic’s disadvantage deepened when their winger John Doyle was sent off ten minutes into the second half for kicking the scorer, but there was an equaliser from Aitken, who was especially suited to a night of such fervour and force. Never bashful, Aitken was stimulated by the challenge of being in an outnumbered line-up.
From Celtic: A Biography in Nine Lives, by Kevin McCarra.
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Too many defeatists and apologists on here tonight. Describing in great detail how the poison that has contaminated every molecule of our pathetic insignificant shitty little part of the globe will survive. I swear they want it that way. We are on the verge of emerging victorious in a 125 year war. Make no mistake, that’s how those whose insular, hate filled, fear driven actions want it to be. That lingering doubt that we are not up to the task of removing this seemingly previously perpetual domination of the intellectually deficient. Don’t pretend it’s only football. Their influence creeps into every segment of our day to day. They are one of the last bastions of exclusiveness, self preservation and suspicion of those who are not their identical.
Every day P67 keeps up the pressure. A shining example to each and every one of us. Do not relent. Do not pause. Do not doubt. A fantastic new future is within touching distance. I can taste it already. They will be an almost
forgotten distant memory very soon. A future when only our ability will determine our destiny. So don’t relent. Don’t manufacture reasons why we can’t achieve.
EXCLUSIVE
High Lord Murray makes offer to buy Rangers IA
By Succulent Lamb
Former Media Darling and Rangers owner Sir David Murray has made a firm offer to buy back the debt-ridden club.
The battered bears currently owe approx £135m after they went into administration.
David Murray MBE is owed “loads” by the club but previously stated he would not let them be liquidated.
“I’m a businessman but I realise that the club will only have value if it is successful. I now want to turn things around,” said Admiral Maurray in a statement.
Administrator Duff revealed His Majesty Murray’s offer was the only firm bid made for the stricken club, who could be out of administration by the start of 2015 if the creditors accept his proposal.
ANALYSIS
“Some will welcome the promise to keep the club afloat, others who favour a clean break and a fresh start – albeit lower down the football pyramid – may stay away.”
The proposal from Duke Murray would form the basis of a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) – the only way apart from folding that the club could get out of administration.
“Nobody wants to see this much-loved club collapse into either liquidation or administration again so it is essential that all parties work together to bring stability back to Ra Big Hoose” said a fat drunk.
“It is the least that fans, staff and players deserve after the turbulence of the past few – whatever.”
For Edinburgh self-made god-like businessman Crown Prince Murray it would be the third time he has come back to save the Glasgow side.
“I now want to turn things around at Rangers and see the club regain its rightful position,” he added.
“The success of this goal can only be achieved if all parties with a vested, sashed and bowlered interest in the club’s business work together.
“Let’s not be under any illusions though: we are planning to take on a club with severe financial problems that cannot be fixed overnight.
“I don’t have a magic wand but many important elements – we own the SPL & SFA – a proud history of sectarianism, ugly supporters and one of the country’s most laughable managers – are already in place and provide a strong platform on which we hope to build stability and continue to screw other clubs.”
A takeover by a Supporters’ Trust had been muted, but lets be honest, they are only good for shouting, fighting and laughing at.
But, with time and money running out can he act to stop the club from being liquidated ? – “We’ve made it clear from the start that a new owner would need to demonstrate that it can not only fund a CVA that is acceptable to creditors but also cover the club’s ongoing operating losses. ”
So……No
no apologists on 18 May, 2012 at 20:35 said:
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Are you a hun? ;)))))
Good evening friends. I hope we are all in fine form? Just about to renew online. There was really never any doubt that I would do so…
I also posted this to two friends tonight as I thought they would find it interesting to see actual pounds and pennies and what it may of cost their clubs over the last dozen or so years and the first one said.
“Wow, this is a real eye opener to what has really been going on I will forward it in email and post it on the club site when I get home it is sure to bring a lot of discussion.
The second reply I got was:
Go an F@k yersel ya big F£nyun Ch-nt yea wee urrapeeepel n will nevva evvaa diii just you wait we gonnae frekk yoos next yeeear n romp tae ra trebbell.
I was going to ask the guy for a help with the quiz tonight, think I will give him a miss.
celticrollercoaster says In Neil we trust on 18 May, 2012 at 20:32 said:
Luckily im more cleverer than you :p
All badge enquiries to cqnbadges@gmail.com (even Family Four Green Fields lol)
Good luck in quiz bhoys n ghirls
HH
I hope that after Asda buy Ibrox and turn it into a superstore they sell bottles of a product called ‘Irony’.
The ingredients are made of;
Rangers last 2 owners being called Greene and Whyte…
Rangers last signing called Cellik
Huns being closed down by their Majesty’s Crown Forces.
I reckon it could put Marmelite out of business
kevinbhoy – how you doin ya hun? ;-)
My bro used to work in Doha in a big petro site doing the steelwork.
I always remember him saying that on site they had a film room where everyone went at night. The `jinglies’ used to put their bare feet on the backs of the chairs and cut their nails. 1st guy would do his and pass the scissors down the line.
Used to make me boak at the thought.
However, I can’t remember why they were called jinglies. Do you know?
HH
CRC – email sent for a badge. Off to renew now before the quiz.
Kevinbhoy
Have you met anyone called Big B in Dubia yet,Celtic Dubia Hoops.
Jobo – went to CP today and renewed young Kelvinbhoys and my own. Praying for a great weather update from you in the morning. Can you have sunshine over St.Leonards about 10ish? Cheers
RRC – the important point is that you still recall yer old man’s words!
Hopefully, we’ll see the effects of the massive dose of karma that our fathers couldn’t be there to witness.
T4
Bundoran Bhoy, was in your town last week, in the Old Bridge Bar for a pint and use of the wifi to check out cqn.
Kevinbhoy great post 2 pages back fantastic post.
I will not add any further insight as I have been partaking of Francois Faiveleys finest , although not as good as the vin de surpris (1935) , the great (humble) man served us with in his chateau in Bourgogne.
He told me that the American embassy helped save his wine from the invading Hunnish hordes. I explained to him I had a real insight into what these Hunnish hordes are like. In both cases the good guys won.
On another day I hope to respond to one of your posts in the manner it deserves.
Green is the colour of hope!
Jobo Baldie on 18 May, 2012 at 20:37 said:
Good evening friends. I hope we are all in fine form? Just about to renew online. There was really never any doubt that I would do so…
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Good on ye,and you have to travel all that distance too.
You could roll in to paradise fae EK.
Getting back up ,that’s the problem.
DJBEE on 18 May, 2012 at 20:38 said:
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I fear you may have been a bit too quick there! Accordinding to a very reliable source, no names, no pack drill, at the BBC, one of the questions tonight is going to be: You’re walking quiclky wearing crimplene, terylene and drip-dri bri-ni, you’re sweating, how many Volts (in ounces, none of your EEC pish here!) do you generate? (to the nearest yard).
Esteemed CQNr Estadio Nacionale is in Doha at the moment
SffS
VP – the efforts the EK Bhoys go to in order to follow the Tic should not be underestimated. Aw that snow and we still make it week in week oot.
kelvinbhoy –
I have a gig at St Leonards tomorrow mornign at 10 so if that’s what you were getting at please pop up and say hello!
kelvinbhoy on 18 May, 2012 at 20:47 said:
VP – the efforts the EK Bhoys go to in order to follow the Tic should not be underestimated. Aw that snow and we still make it week in week oot.
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An that’s just the pre-season friendly’s .
CRC
You two badge sellers / designers are like Jack and Victor .
I think my badge order is ok , in you two madmen I trust.
‘crushed nuts?’ ‘Naw, Layringitis!’ on 18 May, 2012 at 20:45 said:
Luckily enough I know about ounces and sweat ratios, bring on the Big Fat Quiz.
FourGreenFields on 18 May, 2012 at 20:49 said:
Your order is fine, we will meet you in The Clansman (just ask Boaby n he’ll point us out to you ;-) )
HH
Jobo – young Kelvinbhoy makes his First Communion. You will be able to pick us out, my brother in law will be giving him his First Communion rather than Cannon Mc so please say hello. Would be good to meet up. Someone from your family involved too?
crushed nuts – 30kV?!
T4
Eyes Wide Open on 18 May, 2012 at 20:39 said:
I hope that after Asda buy Ibrox and turn it into a superstore they sell bottles of a product called ‘Irony’.
Irony bru ?
BundoranBhoy
Is that a Celtic shop ?
http://web3dlaw.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/rangers-in-crisis-the-hunt-for-whyte-october-and-a-pretty-poison-pill-woman/
FourGreenFields on 18 May, 2012 at 20:54 said:
It is when Me n Victor (CRC) are in ;-)
HH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ-QfMv7Fzw
Bundoran Bhoy – huv you just told yer bro to ask for Boaby?!
Think you’ve been pumping too many weights…..!
T4
Glendalystonsils likes a mr whippy with his lime green jelly on 18 May, 2012 at 20:54 said:
Get that one copywritten straight away!!!
Operation First Communion is now complete.
Roll on the morra.
Time for a Beer
tommytwiststommyturns
I just ignored that unfortunate comment by BundoranBhoy , he’s got a lot on his plate with these badges lol
kelvinbhoy –
I’ll be providing the music on the old Clavinova. Although me and Mrs Baldie are invited guests to the first ciommunion of one time CQN-er (and now resident of Saudi) jtsTICks’s daughter,.
Sounds like it’s easier for you to come to me!
Evening Bhoys & Ghirls, you know the rules
Round 1 follows
Good luck
CRC
PS. Any word on Kojo ?
Round 1: Name each of the former Hoops, club that they played competitive football for immediately prior to signing for Celtic?
(2pts per first correct answer: 1pt per answer if you are correct but not first. Remember only 1 submission per round)
1) Arthur Boruc
2) Jiri Jarosik
3) Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
4) Shunshuke Nakamura
5) Paul Lambert
6) Harald Brattbakk
7)Pierce O Leary