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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Richie
Agree. We can’t afford to go into CL qualifiers with a new, untested defence. Any one of Mulgrew, Rogne (currently hamstrung) or Wanyama gets injured and Lenny has a problem. Two and Celtic are in big trouble.
Awe_Naw:
You are one sneaky man. You slip that article in there knowing full well that people will read it and expect it’s been Awe_Nawed.
The most ridiculous parts of it? All the writer’s own work. The most sycophantic, ludicrous, looniest article I’ve read since “wealth off the radar.”
Yes, they talked in terms of hundreds of millions. Of Rangers vying for a place in the latter stages of the Champions League. Yes, this is not a joke.
Paul67
I noticed last week that Sally was warning all of relegation for a rangers team of under 18s.
If the SFA do uphold that decision tommorow, I think it is important that the SPL take account of this.
Michael Johnson of Kilmarnock should put a proposal forward to ensure Rangers cannot be relegated at any point from the SPL.
It is entirely logical.
P67,
I would expect Hearts to support the introduction of a post-liquidation Newco into the SPL. Despite the fact that Romanov would like to stick it to the Huns (or us) given the chance, I reckon that, alongside Kilmarnock, Hearts are one of the candidates most likely to take advantage of such a precedent in the future.
Richie
Has anything been confirmed saying that we’ve lost Fojut?. I know he was injured but thats all.
Dickson Choto from Legia Warsaw could be new CB for Celtic. I’m sure Celtic have good file with his CV. The contract was ready to sign four years ago.
Legia woul let him go for not big money. We have too many CBs.
Toto Tamuz as new Celtic striker. Good scoring ratio . He is very strong striker.
bournesouprecipe
Yes. Lenny has said we had an injury clause and have used it. Fojut isn’t coming.
JAmes Forrest
What do you mean “Awe_Nawed” ? ;-)
HAil Hail
philvisreturns on 15 May, 2012 at 13:53 said:
”To my knowledge only one player from the USA has ever featured in Celtic’s first XI. (thumbsup)”
Gilbert Saint Elmo Heron ?
More power to Scott Burns and his newspaper keep telling it, like it isn’t.
JohnnyClash
Why would all the clubs not take this route to ditch their debts ?
Why should all the clubs not be permitted to do the same as Rangers ?
Hearts are the exception here mainly because although they own the bank they are also owned by the bank.
If Newco happens for Rangers … what is to stop the rest of them doing so. It is not as if their history is worth that much.
Hail HAil
Patrick27 @ 13:55 – Izzy has today been linked with a move to Man Utd. Made me think that there might have been more to him giving his boots away on trophy day!
Zbyszek @ 14:04 – As always my friend you are on the ball. Wielkie dzięki!
HH
/Bishop B
up_over
Thank you, missed that.
Puts us straight back in the market for at least one CB.
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Where´s Kenny ?
This latest nonsensical rambling from what some apparently call a news reporter is fascinating stuff isnt it?
if these guys had any credibility to start with …..imagine the damage they would be doing to their err reputation
couldnymakeitupcsc
The Battered Bunnet, 14:16
Can you back up the 75 figure? If so get my email from Paul please
TBB
Thanks for that excellent summary of where we’re at …
In your opinion, is it possible there’s something amiss with Doncaster holding off completion and publication of this player registration report until RFC(IA) folds?
Would the Newclub be able to avoid the massive sanctions which we all assume will be visited on RFC(IA)?
FF
The NewClub vote coming up will be more like a barometer of how heavily afflicted with Stockholm Syndrome each SPL club is
Inmate of FF doing irony as only they can. What are you up to your knees in btw?
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RST Receive Reports of Disturbance at Ibrox
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Members of the RST have expressed concern following a disturbance at Ibrox (Sunday 13th May). The club have reported the incident to police and a STV report can be seen at the link below.
http://local.stv.tv/glasgow/99727-gr…rangers-staff/
The RST board have received reports and seen online and pictorial evidence of those involved and it is clearly a group of Celtic fans who are returning from Celtic Park. We have also received reports of sectarian insults being used towards both Rangers staff and visitors to the stadium.
We encourage any witnesses to contact the police via the form below:
https://www.strathclyde.police.uk/hate_crime/
‘the medical worlds of Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Singapore’? !
DBBIA/ Hippocratic Oath CSC
ernie lynch
Gilbert Saint Elmo Heron – Jamaican.
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TBB@14:16
An excellent summary of events
Celtic_First @ 14:10
That was exactly what crossed my mind on reading that article. Why would a club want to survive just to be canon fodder for another cheating zombie rangers?! Is this how the supporters would see themselves? To what clubs was he referring if not his own??
Ridiculous position to take and could only come from yet another closet supporter of the proud insititution.
I don’t intend to kick anything off here but, the way I see it is……If the huns were there to be, brought down then….I think HMRC would have done so by now.
I have been ‘conditioned’ since the day I was born to accept that, This(Scotland), will always be Hunland. ALWAYS.
The ‘ONLY’ time that I have seen the huns being, stood-up to was, on the pitch at Hampden after the 1980 SCF when, after watching our heroes win 1-0 thanks to, George Mcluskey, groups of young Celtic fans, raced onto the pitch to congratulate their heroes. This was the signal for, the ‘riot’ section of the huns end to race onto the pitch and, attack the young Celts fans. Now, as brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers watched from the Celtic end, human/defensive instincts kicked-in and, the fans who, imo, would usually be found in the Jungle at CP, raced onto the pitch to, defend the youngsters, attack the huns, chasing them from the pitch…..the huns ‘riot’ section had NEVER, encountered a set of opposition fans who would, not only stand-up for themselves but, if pushed, would show them and, the watching world that when the chips were down…the Celtic support will be nobodie’s punch-bags!!!
I don’t think that they have EVER forgotten that.
Sadly…..the above heroics will not be repeated at ANY voting station re: Throwing the book at the hun! It WON’T happen!
I fecken hate saying this but…..
“Scotland IS the huns, the huns ARE Scotland!”
“Welcome to the REAL world!” CSC
Lenny was quoted as saying, after confirming the medical clause being the reason for pullling out of Jaroslaw deal, ‘we are in now looking for 2 Centre Backs’.
With Mark Wilson and Cha away – leaves us with Matthews and Lustig for RB / RWB – hmmm, a wee bit short when you think Lustig has had his injury probs and the number of games we will be playing, espicially when we qualify for Gp Stages. Matthews may have to cover on left aswell, if say Izzy gets a knock/needs a breather, Blackman can be considered for certain Spl games but I would be hesistant playing him in big Euro ties.
Big clear out happening though – I just hope the quality is on the way in too.
From the SFA’s Notes of Reason on Craig Whyte’s tenure of Rangers:
“On any view the matters involved in this case are as serious offences against the ordinary standards of corporate governance as one could imagine.”
We’re gonna need a bigger imagination…
A hunner million front-loaded Green warchest will now save the glorious Gers.
If Minty is indeed the writer of this script, he may well be forgiven for the entertainment value of his comedic genius. I’m actually even looking forward to hear the mince that Jabba offers to support the new warchest line. Popcorn ready.
The Battered Bunnet on 15 May, 2012 at 14:16 said:
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Brilliant summary.
This is only the beginning !!
NeilLennonCatchPhraseCSC
OG Raff
Drop RTC an email. He has the goodies you want. You might get lucky.
Folly Folly
Delay outcome til RFC is dead? Absolutely. It’s a hell of a lot easier to kick a corpse. NewClub will be free of any consequences, and rightly in my view, provided NewClub is treated as all Newclubs are treated.
Adios Big Dan…..when he was on top form he was a WALL for us!
Once A Bhoy,Always A Bhoy!
HH !
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on 15 May, 2012 at 14:25 said:
JohnnyClash
Why would all the clubs not take this route to ditch their debts ?
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Why would all businesses in the UK not take this route to ditch their debts too?
TBB
“ … provided NewClub is treated as all Newclubs are treated.”
Bingo.
BSR
Fojut has damaged his cruciate somethingorother (for the second time) and we activated a get-out clause (apparently)
The Battered Bunnet
It has been mentioned before a few European teams have approached Uefa about rangers.
We can but hope.
Paul, sorry if this has been raised but I find this very small detail very important.
One of the contributers @rangertaxcase made a great point IMO.
It’s a tiny matter of accepted language.
Rather than refer to Newco……..We should use NEW CLUB.
Subtle but sweet.
New Club
New Start
Bye Bye Huns
Hello New Huns
No History
Len Brennan
Oh well, they better be prepared to offer the big bucks! Anything less than £8m for Izzy and I’d be disappointed, I think he could be vital in any European campaign this year
Green in it for the long haul, but stood back and let Miller get the preferred bidder status when he had spent months gathering Hundreds of Millions.
What a load of *****!