Hibernian chairman, Rob Petrie, yesterday told BBC Radio Scotland “Integrity is beyond purchase”. It’s incredible to think that we live in times where this is actually news.
It’s hard to imagine how anyone would go about arguing with Rod on this matter. Kilmarnock chairman, Michael Johnston’s recent comment, “The [SPL] clubs are mindful of a sporting integrity aspect but the commercial benefits may outweigh that” offers the alternative view, but the logical conclusion of Petrie’s argument is stark. If integrity of top clubs can be purchased, what about officials, referees and players with bookmaker friends?
We can assume Hibernian will join Celtic in voting against admitting a Newco directly into the SPL, should such a vote occur. Five clubs in total are required to block such a proposal. With Petrie declared against, would Romanov at Hearts vote for Newco? His previous public pronouncements suggest he would relish the opportunity to take on one of the big Glasgow clubs.
Dundee United and Aberdeen are two other clubs under significant supporter pressure. Both teams are also keen to change the 11-1 voting rule, which would be possible without a Newco.
Rangers, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone (through manager Steve Lomas) have all declared in favour of admitting a Newco, I expect Motherwell and St Mirren will do the same. Ross County and Inverness may fancy adding Dundee into next season’s relegation fight instead of Newco but there has been no indication how either club would vote.
The 7th May vote was the best chance of getting Newco provisions voted through. The more time clubs have to consider the decision the more susceptible they will be to supporter lobby.
I am of the view that SPL chief, Neil Doncaster, will not allow himself to become aware if Rangers have a prima facie case to answer as a result of the SPL inquiry into contractual arrangements until after a vote is taken. Deadline for clubs to respond to the inquiry passed over five weeks ago. A simple check of submissions against SPL records is all that is required. Even if each clubs issued an all-clear, the inquiry should have reported.
Doncaster perhaps has no idea of the flood that will come his way soon and wash away all of these questions. His opportunity to act before events overtake him is limited.
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Ellboy
But who had heard of Mjallby or Balde beforehand either?!
Have faith in Lennon- players wouldnt be leaving unless moves had been made to replace them.
HH
traditionalist88 on 15 May, 2012 at 20:44 said:
I agree.
Lacks the courage, concentration and mental aspects of the game to be a top Celtic defender.
Possibly best personified by this 6ft + giant (in comparison to most) consistently meeting the ball with the back of his head when attacking corner kicks – which doesnt smack of a man who is taking bullets in the middle of a penalty box melee scrambling to get at the ball and score a goal.
We are hopeless at picking centre halves I really dont know why – Lenny, a man who has proved he has an eye for a player, pursued Kelvin Wilson for 18 months before finally landing him – which concerns me.
I was lambasted on this very site for saying centre half was our weakest position which should have been the position we were trying to reinforce in the January transfer window – instead of added competition for a striker position.
I also said it in August, when we went chasing further left back ‘cover’.
Its still our weakest position which never seems to stand firm when under added pressure.
Whilst im fairly certain we will belatedly add to this position, I just hope we ‘pick’ a player
setting free the bears on 15 May, 2012 at 21:03 said:
Indio
“McDonald Mariga is on a reported $1.3m per year.”
How much is that per week in real money?
About 16k pounds, so can’t see him dropping 20k a week:)
Unless he does a Sone aluko.
meantioning . Broomfield.
my dad was at the funeral today of John Kelly who played briefly for the hoops
1960 to 1962
…
SFTB
Real Money? You don’t know what real money is son.
http://diasporamessenger.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1893%3Akenyan-international-soccer-player-mcdonald-mariga-among-top-earners-in-africa&Itemid=124&lang=en#.T7J9Gfsf9S4.facebook
Indio
PFayr.
McDonald Mariga is on a reported $1.3m per year.
Indio.
Indio if you are correct then this is about 15.6k aweek sterling.
now if this guy is better equipped to get us into champions league, get us extra champions league points and therefore better champions league money then he may be worth pursuing.
thankfully thats lenny`s call not mine
Carloway’s a Jambo – should we be worried…?
Er, of course not.
BRTH, Pat ( an ex St Pats Dux ) was my dads big brother. Dan Burns was 89.
St Patricksbhoy and EDB many thanks, not taken wrong way at all. He taught Geography and English and History ( you could do that with an MA in those days ).
Bashi
Sat thru that programme on ESPN….. why no kris boyd?
A word of caution, perhaps Victor has developed better because of the route he has taken.
I am sure Neil could work his magic on Mariga anways if it was needed. ;)
Tricoloured ribbon, Drumry it was but I’ve moved now……… all the way to Whitecrook.
Bashi
Eyes Wide Open
Exactly, all successful teams need a strong spine and that inlcudes at least 2 quality CB’s. Loovens and Kelvin Wilson do not fall into that bracket.
HH
traditionalist88 on 15 May, 2012 at 21:05
Well I’d heard of Mjalby but yes you’re right I’m sure Lenny has someone lined up. Shame we wont be seeing the Polish lad as he sounded promising.
I suppose contracts are an issue but I would have quicker kept Loovens than Kelivin Wilson. Hopefully Lenny will replace both of them with better.
Hail Hail!
kevin hughes.
Agree, leave it to Lenny & John Park to make these decisions. Midfield is already well equipped, and hope to see Kayal get more game time in the new season.
Indio
Champions League qualification:
We face 2 ties, yes?
What are the first phase teams we can face?
And if we are successful, what teams are we likely to face in the 2nd tie?
Indio/Algarvian
16k per week for quality would not be beyond us.
Must say i am surprised that there are not a hundred African players earning more than that in England, Spain, Russia, Saudi & Italy
bashi-bazouks on 15 May, 2012 at 20:54 said:`
My mother was a P.E Teacher in St. Pat’s at that time, Mrs McKay wonder if paths crossed?
I hate to crash the old St.Pats jamboree Bhoys, but you want to talk schools the St Augustine in the Milton takes a bit of beating.
HH
setting free the bears on 15 May, 2012 at 21:16 said:
Indio/Algarvian
16k per week for quality would not be beyond us.
Agreed.
Much rather that than go for some overpaid, end of career epl type.
On the whole we have done fantastically well in the transfer market recently, long may it continue.
Bashi- Bazouk
In that case I went to school with and spent a childhood in the company of Your cousin Pat.
So has green walked away or not?
EWO, you are really on a downer on our CBs. At home we conceded SIX goals all season!! That is incredible!
But after releasing Dan Glen and maybe not pursuing Fojut one or two may be needed. Cuellar on a bosman would be good and Mills was great for Reading.
SffS
Good luck to Big Dan and Big Jan.
Tommy Burns – Jersey CSC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiAQNz1E4g
R.I.P.
Vic’s bro is nowhere near the top earner in Africa, not even close.
Sameul Eto is on about 300k tax free per week, a wee bit more than 16k per week, in saying that my calculator was made in China……
Mariga McDonald would be outstanding for Celtic and at 16k a week would be a gift. Man city wanted him 2 years ago for over 10m but couldn’t get a permit but that should be forthcoming now.
SffS
Think he is Kenya’s top sporting earner.
THE EXILED TIM on 15 May, 2012 at 21:23 said:
Vic’s bro is nowhere near the top earner in Africa, not even close.
Sameul Eto is on about 300k tax free per week, a wee bit more than 16k per week, in saying that my calculator was made in China……
He plays for Anzi (?) though, in Russia?
I think we should just hire Big Victor’s da and put him out to stud.
Mighty tim – circa 1983 Our Lady of Lourdes v yous, big Toneloc scores our first goal of the season, (in defeat)
The Exiled Tim.
The report mentions about 30 to 40 African players – when it says he is one of the top earners it means that there are many thousands of African players and Mariga is in the top group.
Yaya Toure is meant to be on £220,000-a-week
Indio
VP-If i said you resembled Keith Lemon,would you be happier with that :}
Ellboy
Exactly, shame about Fojut but with all due respect to him it may be a blessing its happened now and not during pre season when our plans really could have gone t1ts up!
HH
BRTH,
Pat is a good guy. Unfortunately don’t see as much as I would like of my extended family due to dispersal across the country. I age a year behind Pat and was at St Als at the same time as Pat, Andy and Tommy. Still see them very occasionally and through family kind of know what they are all up to.
Bashi
Tried that Lynx African affect today, starving now!
mighty tim
Sadly long gone now.
Watching some of the Thai Tims stuff tonight MAGIC
Watching stuff at Lennoxtown did I see Chic Charnley as part of the coaching staff ??
What a character he was and not a bad left peg
TET
Could your calculator not in fact come from china but in fact was smuggled out of Craigey bhoys wee warchest? No?