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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Exiled Tim
re fixtures…
from what I know – fixtures submitted by SFA on 4th June to company in Canada. Two weeks to refine. so anticipate fixtures out end of June – 5 weeks time
If anyone wants evidence of the intentions of mr green’s super benevolent CONsortium, they need look no further than the back page of the Daily Express
WE’RE READY TO BACK ALLEY …… it just gets better and better
SFTB …..
Depends on what age you are ….. He He
Happiness is treating EVERY problem as a CHALLENGE, not as a BARRIER
stpatricksbhoy on 15 May, 2012 at 22:24 said:
Father Toy was the best priest ever…..!!!!
suttons volley
Daniel Fergus was superb, easily the best full back in the british isles if not Europe
suttons volley on 15 May, 2012 at 22:22 said:
Evening gents
Question for the older…sorry more mature Celtic supporters, was Danny McGrain really as good as they say?
Touted on BBC website as Britains best ever RB & my da and uncle always raved about him.
I never saw him play but I’m under the impression he was genuinely world class?
HH.
yes
suttons
Considering Danny had Type 1 diabetes he was immense. Never shirked a tackle. Hated by the huns!!
may67
Mr. Murphy was HT in the late 60’s. I think his depute, Mr. Chalmers took over but I’m not sure.
Bart McGettrick was HT at St. Maggie’s in the mid 70s but Eddie Mullen, Big Pete’s brother, was probably in place by the late 70s
67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon..!!..Truth and Justice will always prevail on 15 May, 2012 at 22:27
Do you mean the parish priest in Bellsmyre.
Hail Hail
Sutton’s Volley, I grew up with Danny as right back. 2 great memories, his volley (flicked on by georgie boy) in 1980 cup final and then his break from the back at Love Street in 1986 and then the flowing move by 5 one touch passes that hockey’s st mirren 5 nil as Albert Kidd destroys the pumping organs of the hearts, 14 years old and what a day
suttons volley on 15 May, 2012 at 22:22
Danny was every bit as good a right back as your da and uncle tell you. And most of his Scotland career was spent at left back (where he never played for Celtic) in order to accommodate Sandy Jardine at right back. Plus ca change….
petec
Listning to that just now,
It’s really no working is it, well it is for them who control things…….
suttons volley on 15 May, 2012 at 22:22 said:
Question for the older…sorry more mature Celtic supporters, was Danny McGrain really as good as they say?
better….much better.
saltires en sevilla on 15 May, 2012 at 21:51 said:
Saint Stivs on 15 May, 2012 at 21:32 said:
You in sunny Hook tomorrow…I just about sold up there (hopefully this weekend)
You staying in the Elvetham or Tynley Hall?
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In the Elvetham, I like the history and the buildings, took a walk round earlier, some great windows. Hugely interesting.
was in the wee toon earlier, had a bunch of muppets giving it large. A wee pub right at the crossroads as you drive in from the Fleet side.
aye, hope the hoose sale goes through for you, your a well travelled man .
keep it lit.
Daniel Fergus McGrain was the best right back in the world for a while, no question.
HH
mighty tim on 15 May, 2012 at 22:20 said:
The school that took the catchment from Augustines was John Paul in Summerston, my misses teaches there now
HH
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Thanks . I lived in Cadder, 1953 – 71.
Suttons volley,I have no idea what your family have been telling about Danny but,unless they are blessed with the language skills of an
Sutton Danny bhoy was the best right back in the world at his peak. He suffered from diabetes but never let that stop him. he is an absolute gent.
HH
Suttons volley 22.22
YES, simple answer, never been replaced.
suttons volley on 15 May, 2012 at 22:22 said:
Evening gents
Question for the older…sorry more mature Celtic supporters, was Danny McGrain really as good as they say?
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I probably saw most games Danny played.
He was truly a wonderful player worked up and down the right side interlocking with king kenny in the early days. Fast sharp passing whipping balls in deadly crips in tackles winning balls he had not business being near. A superb team player and modest but hard a nails
He had some really bad luck with fractured skull and latterly diabetes held him back
If you were going into battle under any circumstances you would want that man at your side
He played in a the friendly v Man U last summer and was still showing his brilliance and wanted back on after being subbed
Daniel Fergus McGrain had it all … Except mebbe a good shot.:)
One man club and up there with the real legends of our club bar none
Go Danny Go Danny Go Go Go
Larsson and McStay
I had heard that he was not be messed with as he might refer to the belt, however I can honestly say that I never saw that side of him at home. Only the great character side – although I don’t think any of us would really have challenged him if he said to drop it! He lived close to me up until he died and would visit us 5-6 times per week. My kids absolutely loved him
Toneloc,
I can’t remember A Fr Dominic Doogan but that Doesn’t mean I didn’t meet him. There were 16 priest at my mums funeral and 8 at my dads – my dads brother was a priest. I met a lot of priests and don’t remember all their names.
Bashi
One club man :)
Kevin Hughes 22.27
Danny- hard as nails.. A fractured skull, diabetes and the first hoop I saw with a REAL beard…
IMMENSE…
HH
Daniel Fergus McGrain
As good as there was on the planet at the time
OOPS,as i was saying,an oxfrord don,my guess is they failed to fully describe his greatness,if Celtic ever again have a full back even half so good,we will be very fortunate
Guy on SSB said Michael Mc Donald of the new mob in town and seemingly M mc D said they had 100’s of millions of pounds to spend. Is this true??
pedrocaravanachio67 on 15 May, 2012 at 22:29 said:
suttons volley on 15 May, 2012 at 22:22 said:
Question for the older…sorry more mature Celtic supporters, was Danny McGrain really as good as they say?
better….much better.
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we were talking about this in work just last week.
Saint Mirren fan was getting a hard time about lying down in the 5-0 game , and i said they didnt. What people forget was Saints were a very good team, but they couldnt hold a Danny McGrain inspired whirlwind in a monsoon.
The goal that was five or six great passes, started by Danny winning the ball midway in our half and doing a couple of shimmies.
But in the run in that year he did it over and over again, the surging run forward was allways so powerful, when it worked it was a joy.
Danny is right up there in my team of greats.
One other wee sore point, I allways wished they had kept him on just one more season, He so deserved to be in that centenary team.
suttons volley on 15 May, 2012 at 22:22:
Daniel Fergus McGrain was indeed world class.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Good picture
Champions 2012
thomthetim I ran about cadder my family still live there Tresta rd. We went to St Agnes’ on Tresta Rd. You may have went to school with my brothers and me although I think I would have been a few years behind as I was born 1959.
HH
good night guys.
looking forward to justice & integrity prevailing tomorrow.
c’mon the panel.
When,during his playing days,Bertie Vogts was voted the best right back in the world,he advised the selectors thaa they were wrong,in his opinion,Danny should have been the winner.
bashi
Your dad had a presence. He wore the black teachers’s gown of the day and swept into the classroom at start of the class. We were fortunate that the heavy wooden sliding door was up to it.
Did I like him? You bet.
mighty tim on 15 May, 2012 at 22:20 said:
The school that took the catchment from Augustines was John Paul in Summerston, my misses teaches there now
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I went to John Paul and live in Summerston now, have family at John Paul
All this talk about schools –
St Barbars primary Muirhead1962 – 1968
St Ambrose Coatbridge 1968 – 1972
St Patricks Coatbridge 1972 – 1974
brought up in Moodiesburn
Player football for all three but remember Big John Cushley (ex Celtic) as a great teacher and football manager
Oh to have my time again.
Hal Hail
67ECW
Bashi
Have you forgotten how to lurk?
suttons volley on 15 May, 2012 at 22:22 said:
Evening gents
Question for the older…sorry more mature Celtic supporters, was Danny McGrain really as good as they say?
Danny McGrain was a brilliant right back who unfortunately was moved to left back to accommodate Sandy Jardine (wonder what he is up to now?) in the international team.Danny was widely recognised as world class and the best in his position at this time.He overcame a period of illness and came back as strong as ever,A true Celtic great.
From wiki – Danny McGrain: He made 657 appearances scoring 8 goals.
Aye shooting wasn’t his game but class at right back.
Oh and there’s a bio – In Sunshine And In Shadow, Danny McGrain and Hugh Keevins, 1987.
Hmmm
blantyretim on 15 May, 2012 at 22:27:
What time do I need to be there on Friday?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!