You asked for it, many of you campaigned for it. All of you debated it, expressed a view on it and now your wish has been granted. The SPL voted 10-1 against parachuting Sevco into the league next season, with only Sevco itself voting for, and the Loyal Resisters abstaining.
Our fellow SPL clubs have spoken “unequivocally”, as have their fans. To be fair to fans of former club, Rangers, many of them wanted no part in this shoddy arrangement.
Having won the argument we must now win the future. As Celtic said in their statement yesterday:
“During Celtic’s long and illustrious 125-year history, there have been periods of difficulty. At these times, our supporters have always stood shoulder to shoulder with the Club. We need our supporters to be with us now, more than ever.
“We know our own supporters will be acutely aware of the significant challenges that lie ahead. We enter next season as Champions of Scotland and look ahead to retaining our title and to making an impact in a European context. We know how difficult this will be and we call on our supporters to join us in tackling these challenges, to take their place at Celtic Park, to invest in the Club and to continue to give us the kind of support for which they are renowned.”
The call has been made. Now, more than any time apart from when Fergus issued a similar call in 1994, you need to step forward and buy a season ticket for the champions and only club in Scotland who have played their entire history in top flight football.
The important debate isn’t about Newco anymore, it’s now about Celtic.
I’ve read the doom and scaremongering this morning, some of which is downright inappropriate. The grassroots fans who raised their voices and brought about this situation now have a responsibility to ensure our common future is successful.
There are many desperate for all or some of the 10 clubs who voted No yesterday to fail. We have to ensure all succeed. The forward plan for Celtic has to be a forward plan for Aberdeen, Dundee United, Hibs, Hearts, Motherwell and the rest.
All of these teams need a solution which allows them play competitive football in front of packed stadiums and to retain the talent they develop well into maturity. Any plan which does not aim for this will fail.
If we achieve this, yesterday’s vote will be the day foundations were laid for a stunning sporting achievement.
More later.
I don’t need to tell any of you about Oscar Knox, the three-year-old who is currently going through chemotherapy. We have all been touched by his photographs and TV appearance, while his dad has kept us up to date on the blog.
If you think our football club is worth stepping forward for, I make no apologies for asking you to dig deep twice today and remember why the entire Celtic project started. Take a read at Oscar’s blog and get involved.
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Maybe it’s just me but shouldn’t the Chief executive of the SFA be looking after the needs and requirements of his law abiding member clubs and trying to put up a positive spin instead of wasting all of his time trying to justify why a club that has spent many years living way out of their means should be immediately given access to a place in the First division to the detriment of all members already there. This is a club that have connived, cheated the paying public out of fair competition, defrauded the British tax payer and all the while with an air of arrogance and superiority that is frightening to watch. For many years they proclaimed “We are the people”, with yesterday’s vote that myth should be forever laid to rest, to all of the clubs who stood up to the bullying and to the SFL clubs who have been dragged into it you have to say well done. Let them fall into the third division and work their way back in front of miniscule crowds. Never forget there were more people outside Ibrox in 1988 when they signed Maurice Johnston than their have been throughout all of the administration process.
Cheers KevJ ;)
iBhoy, Celticbhoy,
Remember we are dealing with two different entities here – for the purposes of clarity hereafter referred to as Rangers (In Adminstration) and Sevco.
Rangers (In Administration) are in administration and therefore cannot sign anyone. They also don’t have a stadium or any players and as such will not be participating in any league next year, nor are they attempting to. They are however a member of the SPL until their share is transferred to Dundee or Dunfermline. Rangers (In Administration) was subject to an additional, consecutively running transfer embargo which they successfully challenged in court.
Sevco are not a member of the SFA or any league and therefore cannot register football players. They would like one day to become a member at which point they will be able to start registering players. One of the potential conditions of them being given favourable treatment vs. Spartans et al in terms of railroading their application for SFA membership through might be that they would accept the transfer embargo previously handed down to Rangers (In Adminstration), strengthening the illusion that Sevco and Rangers (In Administration) are the same thing. Even though they aren’t.
Make sense? Good.
Foxy_1888 – Michael Phelps wishes he was on the podium as frequently as Philvis. (thumbsup)
brimmer – It was very convincing wasn’t it? I believe it was the legendary Superblaw who wrote it. (thumbsup)
Sheik Yerbout, 11:44
Now up to 11 who have said no. No one likes them but they really do care after all
having seen so many post talking about how to support the clubs in
div1 div2 and div3
the spl clubs have voted NO to newco and kept the pressure on
some of the other clubs no doubt read this blog.
and could be a big help to unite them and keep them up to date with
issues.
maybe we could have a list of all SFL clubs who are saying NO to newco.
would give them all some hope that we have not just abandoned the spl problem on to them
jam67
Meanwhile, over at Leggoland, our fearless urea-stained alco-naut has deduced that Stewart Regan is in “cahoots” with Peter Lawwell.
He’s been at the Harpic again, I fear. (thumbsup)
traditionalist88 on 5 July, 2012 at 11:43 said
Thanks, a guy in work is renewing his s/t after he lost his Seat waiting on yesterday outcome. He likes Jelly & Ice Cream, so he will be sorted.
O.G.Rafferty on 5 July, 2012 at 11:55 said:
Sheik Yerbout, 11:44
Now up to 11 who have said no. No one likes them but they really do care after all
we need to keep up the pressure
jungle jam67 on 5 July, 2012 at 11:55 said:
well said
Is Sir Minty Moonbeams keeping that Knighthood?
traditionalist88 on 5 July, 2012 at 11:43 said
He just told me your proposal of Jelly & Ice Cream is a good sweetner.
Thanks to the prince of goalkeepers and whitedoghunch earlier for the advice on seats/ season ticket.
HH
SIALF
Protestant superiority at it’s worst last night….
The only games that matter for Ragers are the old firm and European games.
Bummer Brown 04/07/12
Might have lost a few more votes there.
I like my managers / administrators to be sharp, on the ball and have their finger on the pulse of whats going down in business and on the street (Lawell & Celtic) whereas I know Gypsy Lee has a lovely crystal ball, will fool the gullible and take their money (Doncaster, Regan & Scottish Meeja).
I was thinking of buying one of those paving stones, but not sure if they’ll let me have the podium one. (thumbsup)
Paul, should our focus really move away from newhun just yet? Regan, a man who above all else is supposed to maintain the rules, standards and integrity of our game ‘without fear or favour’, is trying to drive a wrecking ball through said rules with, well, pure fear. Yesterday you indicated that newco’s best hope was cannabalising an existing club. Therefore I take it that are you confident that the SFL chairmen are going to do the right thing?
The Mayans predicted the end of the world in 2012.
The Hopi Indian seer, Ornj Wanqua, predicted a cataclysmic event in 2012.
They did not not provide any further information, nor did they see that for a large part of the population of Scotland and the north of Ireland, the end of their world actually happened on 4th July 2012.
Tha Ancient Egyptians (Maz Onic Luj – High Priest of Imhotep III, philosopher, Grand Seer – 7th son of a 7th son no less!!), wrote in great detail of “the end of the history of a mysterious people to the north (the Hunnii), barbarians all, who ruled their land with an iron fist, forcing their will on their peaceful, innocent neighbours, the Timii.
Their foot-soldiers, the cruel Refies tribe, who traditionally dressed in black, carried out the will of the Hunnee, and blew rudimentary whistle to intimidate their enemies. They were eventually, after many years of one-sided warfare, weakened in a monumental battle with the Timii, which resulted in the loss of one of their generals, Doooooogii-Doooooogii. Furthermore, their leader, Hoo Dallassii was fatally wounded following another skirmish with the Timii. This weakened the Hunnii to such an extent, that they had to use all their gold from their treasury, plus that stolen from their innocent neighbours, in a vain attempt to maintain their lifestyle.
Eventually, they ran out of gold, and a new leader (Why Tee) emerged to take them over and attempted to lead them to glory once again. Why Tee was outed as a charlatan, and forcibly replaced in a coup by twin leaders (Duffii and Felpii), but they could do nothing except keep their own lifestyle going by using the dregs from the Hunnii treasury.
Another ancient race, the Aitchemarsee tribe, lent a helping hand to the innocents, by demanding the return of gold, illicitly obtained from them by the Hunnii.
Yet another colourful leader emerged, Chief Greennii, who tried bluster and threats, in conjunction with their long time allies, the Sfannii and the Splanni tribes, and tried to force their evil ways on the innocents.
This final attempt failed, and all of Timii, and the other tribes (the Sheepii, the Arabii, the Fartsii, the Hibii, etc), but not the Killii who still clung to the ways of the Hunnii, rejoiced and entered a new period of fraternity and friendship.
The Hunnii were cast out of the promised land, and consigned to hell (no actual location for hell has ever been confirmed, but Cowd-in-beath, ancient capital of the Pictii has been suggested.
It has been further suggested by modern day scholars, that the barbarians were the reason behind the ancient phrase “Tell them about the Hunnii, Mummy”.
Source – Hunnii-wiki
philvisreturns on 5 July, 2012 at 12:04 said:
I was thinking of buying one of those paving stones, but not sure if they’ll let me have the podium one. (thumbsup)
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You deserve it mate.
ALLY McCOIST has enjoyed countless
memorable moments at Hampden
throughout his illustrious career.
Yesterday, the national stadium was
the venue for an event which would
once have been deemed too fanciful
for even his worst nightmares.
Just before noon, McCoist drove away
from the scene of so many of his
triumphs in both light and dark blue,
hoping against hope that an
impassioned personal plea to the SPL
chairmen and chief executives
gathered in their sixth-floor
boardroom might yet spare Rangers
from the ignominy of expulsion from
Scottish football’s top flight.
“Ally McCoist spoke from the heart
about his stance on matters that have
taken place since Rangers went into
administration,” said SPL chief
executive Neil Doncaster. “Rangers
newco gave a presentation, the clubs
considered it and the clubs said ‘No’.”
Apparently Sally stated “rangers will never die.” When asked why, he said “because we are the people!”
Sheik Yerbout
was their no option for no league place at all?
Regan in Zurich on SSN talking utter gash!
No bigot Goram.
voguepunter – You deserve it mate.
Thank you, my friend in Celtic.
I realise it would be wrong of me to indulge in the conceit that is false modesty.
Habemus Philvis! (thumbsup)
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Goram now a financial whiz!
division 1
Cowdenbeath no
Dumbarton.
Dundee
Dunfermline
Falkirk
Hamilton
Livingston
Morton. no
Partick Thistle. no
Raith Rover. no
division2
Airdrie Utd
Albion
Alloa
Arbroath
Ayr
Brechin
East Fife
Forfar
Queen of Sth
Stenhousemuir
division3
Annan Athletic
Berwick
Clyde. no
East Stirling
Elgin
Montrose
Peterhead
Queens Park
Stirling no
Stranraer
sorrry if a bit big but first draft
please feel free to update if info correct
jam67
MadraRua 11.40
Great idea- have purchased a paving stone for me and my wee bhoy !! Can’t wait to get over to see it !
Am feeling ultra-enthused by the call-to-arms by Celtic in terms of supporting the club and so thinking seriously of buying a season ticket – won’t be able to use it this year certainly as I’m livin on the other side of the planet at the mo and so thinking of how best to purchase one and ensure it is used every match. Could leave it with my brother at home in Derry and it would get some usage, but still would prob be under-used due to the cost of travelling etc Is there some way people can buy a ST and donate to the good child foundation or the kano foundation in order to make sure it gets used every week ? Am sure I read somewhere of one of those charities having a number of season tickets which they use to bring kids to Celtic matches ?? Would appreciate any info from anyone in the know.
Mon the Hoops – we’re all in this together – let’s make sure Celtic thrive without the scum and at the same time send a message out to the rest of the country that we don’t need no stinkin Rangers !!
very fhunii curly. i could read for hours as this is too much fun but off to my scatcher. have a magic day cqn.
Charles Patrick Tully
Ha ha, knew he could be talked round!
HH
Rumour has it that Gazza has turned up at Ibrox with a can of lager, some chicken, a mobile phone and something to keep his pal ‘Coisty’ warm.
“He is willing to give in now. I just want to give him some therapy and say ‘come on Coisty, it’s Gazza’
I guarantee, Coisty, he won’t shoot me. I am good friends with him.”
ASonOfDan – McCoist drove away
from the scene of so many of his
triumphs in both light and dark blue,
hoping against hope that an
impassioned personal plea to the SPL
chairmen and chief executives
gathered in their sixth-floor
boardroom might yet spare Rangers
from the ignominy of expulsion from
Scottish football’s top flight.
AMcC – “Gonnae let us intae the SPL?”
SPL – “Who are you?”
AMcC – “We ur Rainjurz!”
SPL – “Beat it!”
(thumbsup)
philvis – so does Bomber Brown, Graham Spiers, Hugh Keevins, Roddy Forsyth, Jim Traynor
I wonder how so many people have managed to get that idea, it is like somebody has been briefing them that that is the case…..
Good article Paul
With the first league game now just over 4 weeks away it is surely time to forget about Club 13 and focus on Celtic.
I have a young person staying with me so I set him a task yesterday morning. The task was to calculate how many seats are taken for the game with Norwich City at Celtic park. He arrived at the figure of 43,685.My bet is that 99% of these are season book sales. he told me there were just two available places out of 1074 in section 111.
The thunder is back. let’s all make sure we’re part of it
PS Does anyone know when the friendy between Raith Rovers and Celtic is?
jungle jam67 on 5 July, 2012 at 12:10 said:
division 1
Cowdenbeath no
Dumbarton.
Dundee
***
Apparently Dundee don’t get a vote, presumably becasue they are going into the SPL.
Clyde1 Superscorboard Podcast
http://www.clyde1.com/on-air/ssb-listen-again/
RobinBhoy
Goram, to paraphrase, ‘It’s already been decided. Newxo Rankers into SFL1 and Dundee promoted. Decision made last week, don’t know why they are delaying the announcement.’
derrydave on 5 July, 2012 at 12:10 said:
donate you season book
sanna bhoy is you contact
p67 should have his email
celticquicknews@gmail.com
jam67
Afternoon all.
With regards to Sky, as most of you are aware, their message throughout this has been along the lines that they intend to show SPL games this coming season.
I contacted them on Tuesday to find out about the first round of televised fixtures and they said they had “no information at this stage”. I note they have announced the first wave of EPL fixtures today and I also note from their live on Sky section of their website that they have 2 SPL games in for Sunday 5th August at 12.00 and 15.00 – both on Sky Sports 2 but no details of teams involved yet.
Given that the Champions are always on first game of the season, it looks like there may be a fair chance of our game being moved to the Sunday should the info on their website be accurate and pertaining to us.
Alternatively, I may be doing a bad Columbo job and putting 2 + 2 and getting anything but the correct answer.
One to watch if you have a distance to travel for the game.