“The best hope for the Scottish game? It’s in the activity the fans bring to bear on big organisations.”
“Fans don’t realise yet how much change they can bring about”.
Not the words of a blogger-agitator, the words of out-going SCFL chairman, Ralph Topping, trying to incite fans to revolt against TV companies. In the same valedictory interview to The Scotsman, Topping acknowledged the mobilisation of fans against governance standards at the SPFL, but turned his face to the fans.
The man has been in office for 8 years but has been a virtual recluse as far as the paying public are concerned. Now we know why, he has no filter or self-awareness.
Not good enough, Mr Topping. You have failed to answer any of the pertinent questions (here) and despite the game being brought into significant disrepute during your tenure, you have now briefed the press that you intend to ignore Celtic’s request that matters are reviewed.
If you want to incite a revolt from football fans, you are on track. We’ll do what we can, I promise.
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DELANEYS DUNKY
Alls well pal .
I was told that paedo and fenian were both used to get a reaction , also there was a police officer filming that area of stand where the missiles/abuse came from , surprised they hav’nt apprehended the culprits yet …….nah , i dont have much hope either .
Yogi
Prayers and best wishes to your nephew. He is in good hands.
SIN CITY BHOY on 17TH JULY 2017 4:23 PM
After watching the 1st half vs Lyon again, its immediately apparent what a potentially massive talent we have in our midst in the form of Kundai Benyu.
Soon we could be saying “Paddy Roberts who?” :-)
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It will soon become evident enough, we’ll never say “Paddy Roberts who?” ;-(
Yogi
I’ll light a candle tomorrow for your special intention mate.
TRICOLOURED RIBBON on 17TH JULY 2017 6:08 PM
EMBRAMIKE SUPPORTING RES 12 on 17TH JULY 2017 5:46 PM
When the draw for the 1st and 2nd rounds of the Champions League qualifiers were made by UEFA, there was a break in proceedings during the 2 draws so that UEFA could group the seeded and unseeded teams to ensure there would be no potential flash point ties (e.g. Russian and Ukrainian teams etc)
They could easily have placed Linfield/La Fiorita in one of the other 2 unseeded groups as part of their deliberations – but they didn’t. Are they then not partly culpable for the ensuing debacle
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No Mike.
Celtic should simply have demanded that the tie was played played on the 11th or the Twelfth.
Demanded it.
Unfortunately Celtic could do little as it’s UEFA’s competition and they set, interpret and can amend the rules as they see fit. Celtic are only one of the many clubs who enter the competition subject to its rules.
That’s the way it is for all competitions, which is why the SFA can expel a club from their Cup competition for missing signatures …………..
Yogi.
GL to your nephew, prayers offered over the next few days mate.
H.H
Moonbeamswd on 17th July 2017 6:36 pm
Auldheid
If you are hoping for fans to boycott cup games I think the chances are slim reading the views of many on this blog and others.
MWD
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No I wasn’t not just from recent blogs but past ones.
Getting a boycott off the ground is nigh impossible unless possibly a one day supporters general strike across all clubs.
At least that would remove the argument that Celtic are not going to play in front of a hostile audience with no Celtic supporters there for them.
5 empty stadiums on just one Saturday is what is needed but who will organise? That lot of course will stay loyal to the cheats charter.
MarsPapa
That polis was filming them for the whole of the game and the scum knew that whatever they did there would be no comeback, throwing a few coins, bottles and the like wouldn’t be high on the polis agenda.
HH
Marspapa
My two sons watching heard “Fenian, Fenian.”
I thought it was “Paedo, Paedo” directed at LG and Jonny Hayes. Maybe we were all correct then. The monkey chants directed at SS were clearly heard too. Sort this scummy wee team out on the Park on Wednesday please Celtic.
TET
I agree it has to be club led but supporters have role to play in making that happen.
If the clubs don’t act they will get the governance they deserve and the consequences.
Embramike
Hola my friend. Given your reply to TriR who made the decision to move the date of the first tie? I’m guessing it wasn’t UEFA and it’s clear that Celtic were happy to agree with any proposed change.
May need to catch your reply later as we’re just heading out.
Prayers will be said in Tipp tonight for IMATIM’s brother & Yogi’s nephew. It’s always at a time of death or serious illness that people turn to prayer but that’s OK.
Stay United Comrades, don’t let UEFA, The Board or the SFA turn ye’re hearts away from Celtic.
Ye’re Dads & Granddads gave it to ye don’t let anyone take it away.
Forget title stripping. Get statements that old club died with their history and new club only have five years of history.
The charging of Griff by uefa is simple,Ref made a howlin c……mess of it and like their Scottish brothers he gets full backing despite his utter stupidity.
How the feck that rat Dallas ever got sacked I will never know….cushy wee
number at uefa was his compo.Bassssaaaaaaaaaaas.
corkcelt on 17th July 2017 7:52 pm
Hear Hear
MARADOMINIC on 17TH JULY 2017 12:22 PM
Celtic need to do something.. fans , of all clubs,must stay away from all Cup ties at least…since season books have been bought
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Chance would be a fine thing. Most clubs fans including our own dont care enough to do anything about it.
TET- The previous Head of Security was of the same ilk as Hawthorne and co , and started the Stewarding Company at CP,his name escapes me
Monday 3 July 2017 11.20CET
Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA Europa League first round qualifying match (first leg) between Rangers FC and FC Progrès Niederkorn (1-0), played on 29 June in Scotland.
Charges against Rangers FC:
– Throwing of objects Art. 16 (2) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR)
This case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on 7 July.
Anybody know what happened in this case ?
Yogi
May God give your family srength during this difficult time. Prayers offered. HH
The Luxembourg DJ in goal, was breakdancing as he was bored, and the vermin threw stuff at him, which caused the game to be delayed twice, although Radio Scotland , who covered the game , forgot to mention it.HH
Auldheid
It seems to me that the clubs are happy with the governance, else they would call for change, as for the consequences, that’s a very different matter.
I think the club have played a blinder, they have appointed Brendan, spent a few bob and everything for the moment is rosy, there will be no backlash as long as we are winning and spanking the huns, it will be a fair few years afore the suits have to start looking over their shoulders.
HH
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Bada
Keeping it in the family then FFS.
HH
First Get the new club recognised as that with no history, then go for the title strip of the dead club.
And there’s Ed Sheeran in Game of thrones just when you thought things couldn’t get any more strange
HAMILTONTIM on 17TH JULY 2017 7:50 PM
Embramike
Hola my friend. Given your reply to TriR who made the decision to move the date of the first tie? I’m guessing it wasn’t UEFA and it’s clear that Celtic were happy to agree with any proposed change.
Hola amigo, que tal? Or should I say Mr Minx ?
Think this UEFA reg covers the point on fixture dates …
Article 22 Confirmation of fixtures and automatic reversals
22.01 The venues, dates (in accordance with the calendar in Annex C) and kick-off times for matches in the three qualifying rounds are fixed by each home club and must be confirmed and communicated to the UEFA administration in writing by their associations by the deadline set by the UEFA administration.
The UEFA administration may alter or confirm dates and kick-off times according to the principles set by the Club Competitions Committee.
No mention of the away club in this regulation …
HAMILTONTIM on 17TH JULY 2017 7:28 PM
I know that not to be the case my frhiend, I will text you to clarify.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Five fingers and one. Surely a code for what corner Leigh was going to take!
EC67
PlaythemattheirowngameCSC
!!BADA BING!! on 17TH JULY 2017 8:01 PM
George Douglas. I’m almost certain that Fergus and he started Protectivent (spl).
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
https://twitter.com/RhebelRhebel/status/886975947781660673?s=08
Do the SFA not act on behalf of ALL CLUBS in their ‘affiliation’?
Lennybhoy- that’s the mas.., em aye him
TET
So are you saying that to avoid supporters ire at failing to act on Res12 etc etc, Celtic signed Brendan (and we got the bonus of the Traverso new club/company letter) .
I’d call that a result :)
TET
That’s a lovely Irish girl that serves you tea of a morning, to be sure, to be sure, to be sure.
You couldn’t help laughing. :)
!!BADA BING!! on 17TH JULY 2017 8:24 PM
He was a Operations Director until 2002 when he resigned/retired. And Fergus the Secretary until he resigned in 1998.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
If anyone is interested …
UEFA Safety and Security Regulations
http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/551778.pdf
My friends in Celtic,
Wanton cheating and general ballbaggery cannot be allowed to go unpunished. The history books must reflect that.
Many of us have stated that it is not the fans who should wage the fight, it is the club. If need be, our club alone.
I’m against boycotts in general, as they are largly self defeating and simply don’t work. Talk of a fans boycott seems very simplistic and a touch silly , when we have just sold a mega amount of ST’s ( Possibly the most or close to the most in our existance )
Nobody can seriously expect fans who are still paying up their tickets and possibly making many sacrifices to do so, to then stay away.
I would like to see the club address the ST holders and any other group that contributes financially on the way forward.
HH to all.
Auldheid
In a round about way that is what I am saying :-)
I also very much doubt that you or anyone else will be able to dispute it, as long as the team is winning there will be no supporter backlash, those who do walk away will be replaced by others who don’t give a feck.
HH
Auldheid
The letter you got has been forgotten about as well you know, like everything else will be forgotten about.
Till the scandal is taken outwith sectarian scotland nothing will be done.
I am surprised that more hasn’t been said down south about minty, but the tenticals are far reaching, the last scott that had his title revoked wisny a mason, that won’t be a surprise to many mind you.
HH
LB- can we not get Celtic fans in these positions, inc Fan guy who is a Hearts fan ffs, a Club open to all , yes but Stockholm Syndrome to look neutral? Who are we bending over to? I think we know.
UEFA on the ball again when it comes to jumping on the celts , Like the SFA this mob also needs taken on . The sound of silence from them when asked to investigate the cheating over govan way , But when is our Plc going to say enough Is enough , too many of the peeple involved in UEFA . On the scarf issue , Great player , love the guy ,BUt when is leigh Griffiths going to learn , time Brendan had a word and tell him we are being watched ,