In his Q&A session with the Daily Record yesterday, outgoing SPFL chairman, Ralph Topping touched on the subject of who knew what when, regarding Rangers slide into liquidation saying:
“There wasn’t one single person ever who envisaged this case happening. You tell me who pointed out that this was going to happen – did you?
“The biggest assumption about the set-up in the SPL would be that you would have Rangers and Celtic playing in it in perpetuity – nobody thought that those two bastions of football would ever be involved in anything like this and nobody flagged it up.”
Well, in October 2011 I knew. This CQN article from 27 October 2011 notes in very specific detail Rangers were going to liquidate, a phoenix would be created which wanted direct access to the SPL (the top flight at that time). I got the timing wrong, predicting the phoenix would take place during the season, but to be fair, it later became clear this was Craig Whyte’s plan at the time.
Ralph Topping’s SPL knew too. Rangers alerted them to the situation that very month. The SPL spend November, December and January preparing the ground for Rangers administration and liquidation, a period during which a new TV deal was signed.
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Hi Bhoys
The Black Keys – Do The Rump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=789hicMCwVU
Fleetwood Mac – Oh Well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5SSOoLuUlM
The guitar playing on both these tracks is sumptuous.
KEEP THE FAITH
GlenDalys
17th century rules apply:)
They better hope they can outpace horses:)
Pitchforks and TorchesCSC
Na.
Go in and honour the Invincibles while flag is unfurled. If Doncaster out in field turn backs as he exits Tunnel.
Then empty stadium for 30 mins from kick off.
Far too late in day to organise anything for this game.
MWD
G64
That is so Hispanic. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zwLF4X2604
James – Daddy’s Gone
MWD
These days with social media something could be organised in one day.
First time poster gents and ladies so go easy please. Credentials – season ticket holder in the North Stand with my dad, almost 80, since it was built, was in Lisbon celebrating the 50th and love the club with all my heart. Some on here will know me but not under this moniker. Lurk every day and no I’m not a Hun….
Problem I have is that we are now likely to be forced into a fight for what I would call the soul of Celtic. It is unbelievable that we are even having the discussion re titles etc. and in any other arena it would be a slam dunk – but not in Scotland.
I hope and pray that the Board do the right thing in this because if they don’t I will feel more cheated by them than the Huns and establishment. I expect it from them but not by those who represent Celtic supporters worldwide.
Hopefully they will realise that by inaction they will alienate a large percentage of the support and will act accordingly but I remain to be convinced. As an optimist though I will give them the benefit of the doubt for now.
I would rather lose than win cheating and the Celtic I was raised to support would not be the same if they allow this to go unchallenged.
gutenberg … welcome .. are you? … well said.
Anyone been to a bar in Alcudia which should show the game against Rosenburg?
Heading to Edinburgh airport at 04.00am so will need to catch some z’s shortly!
Tia
Thanks MIT, enjoy your posts. Definitely not, but my better half is…
We have some interesting dialogue.
Dixie
Enjoy, my cousin AnneMarie will be in the home end wearing the Celtic scarf I gave her. Her husband will have his Mackem scarf on. Their three sons will have Celtic tops wi red and white scarfs on. The three bhoys dream was seeing their two teams Sunderland and Celtic in their city. Their buzzing tonight.:)
MWD
Going in late or leaving early , had that conversation with CRC.
How about going in
20 minutes late and leave
12 minutes from the end .
2012 naw ok doak :))
DD , TTR that would be
awesome !!…bit of a stretch but would send a clear message …ooooft .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l0fH0dRUow
Harry Chapin W.O.L.D
Gutenberg
Welcome. You have said you are not a hun.
Are you a malcontent? :)
HH
TYR
I doubt more than 40/50% of fan base use social media, even today.
MWD
GUTENBERG on 28TH JULY 2017 10:52 PM
I hope and pray that the Board do the right thing in this because if they don’t I will feel more cheated by them than the Huns and establishment. I expect it from them but not by those who represent Celtic supporters worldwide.
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Welcome. Your statement above has become the crux of the matter for me. We expect Huns to act like Huns. We expect the highest standards from everyone at Celtic. Our Board have said they strive for only the best. They used the rules against the Green Brigade. It’s time they stepped up to the plate.
GUTENBERG
Great post , welcome aboard . ;))
MARSPAPA
Cheers amigo….Jungleland…Clarence..sax …SUPERB!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR_0nbEzVdY
DELANEYS DUNKY on 28TH JULY 2017 10:59 PM
Dixie
Enjoy, my cousin AnneMarie will be in the home end wearing the Celtic scarf I gave her. Her husband will have his Mackem scarf on. Their three sons will have Celtic tops wi red and white scarfs on. The three bhoys dream was seeing their two teams Sunderland and Celtic in their city. Their buzzing tonight.:)
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Never been before.I used to go to a lot of Celtic games in the Smoke when I lived down there in the 90s early OOs.Always good craic.
Hope your Cus and family have a great day and are blown away by our fantastic support.
HH
Gutenburg
Fine beginning.
Welcome.
But are you a Hun in disguise? I ask because you’re fine post contains the letters that make up the phrase:
Up you Celtic. Move on.
MWD
Hi Gutenberg. Are u a letterpress printer? : )
played Glasgow last Wednesday,went to the gig instead of the game,good decision I think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_rhl1IHxsQ&feature=share
The Sentinal
Just starting on cooncil tv .
Good nite and God bless .
Gutenberg.
I hope and pray that the Board do the right thing in this because if they don’t I will feel more cheated by them than the Huns and establishment. I expect it from them but not by those who represent Celtic supporters worldwide.
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You will be made to feel most welcome on this board because of the view , widely held on CQN , which you express above which ,in essence , says :
Celtic have been cheated.
I blame Celtic.
Nevertheless.
Welcome .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqHlrJPXuWo
THE RIVER DETECTIVES SATURDAY NIGHT,SUNDAY MORNING
A couple of Wishaw Bhoys
TTR – this has become all consuming for me and most of my friends, not all of whom support Celtic. It would be easier if we were sure that the Board felt the same but the fact is we don’t know because they don’t open up. It’s therefore hard to criticise and hard to support them at the same time.
DD – probably :)
Marspapa – thanks. I just said to my old man earlier that the most effective demo would be a walk out or late entry. The 20/12 scenario works for me.
VOGUEPUNTER
down in jungleland ;))
My favourite ( a soft wee soul that i am )
https://youtu.be/WiLosOQP400
Gutenberg
Good. The malcontents got rid of Whites and Kellys. Done it before, we can do it again.
Macjay – your posts intrigue / confuse me. I’ve always felt you have Celtic at heart but had a unique way of putting that across. Read my post again please, at no point have I blamed Celtic.
Fritz – no but am familiar with the process.
MWD – :)
Somethin Else
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjE8eVlCp3M
‘Animal Cannabus’ by The Mull Historical Society.
DD
Biscuit Tin mob thrown out on their arses.
This PLC seem similar.
HH
Peter Lawwell, July 2017,
“There is no room for debate. The safety authorities and the football authorities make the rules. They also enforce the rules. If the rules are broken, Celtic will be punished again and again. There is no hiding place from these realities. Anyone who has Celtic’s interests at heart must surely recognise them and behave accordingly”.
September 2nd Hamilton races,win a few quid then the FLC are on after the last race,what’s not to like
https://youtu.be/iOKlr47PaGU
Peter Lawell
Do you have Celtic’s interest at heart in relation to Hun cheating.
Please answer with action over mealy mouthed words.
Evening Dick.
MWD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPXWt2ESxVY
The Flaming Lips – Do You Realize
Some old queen
https://youtu.be/ztySK1LKdLE
Telegram Sam