The document from Uefa to the Resolution 12 team, which emerged online over the weekend, is genuine. The headline part of this correspondence was always going to be Uefa confirming that whatever errors or omissions on the part of Old Rangers and the SFA’s Uefa vetting process, no further action was possible as New Rangers are a “new club/new company”.
Priceless, I know, but a delightful wee surprise, though it was, the status of Newco Rangers wasn’t the purpose of Resolution 12. Res 12 was about SFA process and accountability.
There was a great deal of correspondence with media figures since the letter was produced. It’s probably worthwhile noting the chronology of correspondence:
Uefa wrote to the Res 12 team on 6 June, copying the SFA and Celtic. After this date Grant Russell at STV asked Uefa for an update and received pretty much the same information that was sent to the Res 12 guys, without the supporting “new club/new company” line.
You may be of the view that after receiving the 6 June letter, the SFA could have asked Uefa not to offer such information in future (the layers of this story are endless). We’ll never know, but the horse had already bolted.
As correspondence on Res 12 continues, the team decided not to attempt private conversations with Uefa while making correspondence public, which is why this leak didn’t come from the Res 12 team. But I’m glad it’s out. It’s the definitive and irrefutable reference point on the status of Newco Rangers, and it’s on Uefa headed notepaper.
I don’t expect I’ll be goaded about Res 12 online as often going forward.
While we’re on the subject of the SFA: Craig Thomson, take a look at yourself. You know this is not good enough. Your decision-making this season has been atrocious. James Forrest booking, for staying several yards away from the crowd after scoring a goal, was ludicrous, capping a multitude of errors this month.
If only people at the SFA were accountable. Which brings us back to the point above.
Getting nervous about tomorrow. So much on the line……
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MATS NILLOC on 23RD AUGUST 2016 8:15 AM
Yes.
Just like the food parcel drive after their previous Bobby Sands / William Wallace banner display debacle .
How much was the fine again ?
35 grand was it ?
Perhaps they should use the funds currently being raised to give to Celtic to supplement the incomes of those ” living wage ” victims currently employed at Celtic Park. ?
Mind you, it`s all gone a bit quiet on that front.
Why could that be ?
Don`t those victims matter any more ?
Where does Charity begin ?
Palestine.
Macjay: Waterford Whispers is a spoof site
sis pal is in Miami. South beach,Collins Avenue. Desperate to watch the game tonight.
Seems she’s fallen foul of a wee problem-CELTICBARS is not quite up to date.
Assistance gratefully received. Yer a grand lot.
I’m going for a score draw tonight.
2-2 sounds good to me.
I’ll be throwing my pocket money at that.
Come on the Celtic.
Morning all.
Big big game tonight, with the riches of the CL group stage within sight and, hopefully, a couple of further additions to the squad.
I just can’t see Celtic surrendering a 3 goal advantage, and I expect us to progress.
The Brendan effect and all that.
COYBIG!
HH!!
ALMORE on 23RD AUGUST 2016 8:31 AM
Macjay: Waterford Whispers is a spoof site
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Hee Hee .
Good onya , mate.
I was looking at the date too.
Cracker of a spoof.
I was thinking ” Waterford ” . That must be a serious news outlet.
:-)
Good luck to a braw Hoooopette,Laura.
Today,and with your future career.
HH,guid Tim!!!
Medtim & Mats Nilloc –
This stuff has been discussed non-stop since the final whistle last Wednesday. Tonight is the second leg. Can I respectfully ask you guys, and anyone else intent on prolonging the war of insults, to call a halt?
Let’s talk Celtic and football, without the nastiness.
Just for one day, please.
BMCUW –
What are the details for the hootenanny buddy?
Assuming I’m invited of course.
Have seen it mentioned but don’t know where or when.
Morning Celts
Medtim….spot on with that, ive been saying the same myself.
Hun Agenda from Mr Pastry/Mats..
TD67….should be called out on the language he is using about Celtic supporters.
Bitter and right wing.
I dont know any Celtic fans who think like them.
HH
Last post on this , £80,000 now been reached , amazing .
Stomach in knots already and theres still 11 hours to K.O.
How do we all pass the time until the game , I will try and keep busy doing nothing in particular , 58 years old and like a big wean , what are we like .
HH
BMCUW
I’ve asked celticbars on their Twitter account
AULD TAM on 23RD AUGUST 2016 8:41 AM
I`m in ……..
Unless provoked.
;-)
“Fuming” referee Craig Thomson refused to co-operate with broadcaster BT Sport on Saturday and started the second half of St Johnstone’s home game against Celtic a minute early, clashing with commercial breaks. Thomson is thought to have been angered by criticism of him made on the channel by pundit Chris Sutton.
If that is correct it gives you an insight into his mentality. If Celtic fans were to sing ‘we know you’re a hun’…..
Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner believes Craig Gordon will see off the challenge of new team-mate Dorus de Vries and remain the club’s first-choice keeper.
OK Pat.
THETIMREAPER on 23RD AUGUST 2016 8:52 AM
Oh Oh.
They may make a move to shunt Chris.
That would demand a major response.
OHITS –
I’ll be sitting at the promenade overlooking Portobello beach, reading a book, broken up by a bar lunch, then home about 4pm in time for my good lady home from work, then a couple of cold beers in the build-up to the game.
I always find time flies when engrossed in a good book.
Hail Hail.
Im sick of a***holes on this blog disparaging good Celtic fans.
Its a fecking joke.
These huns and their helpers should be exposed.
They are here to sow discord on the blog, while we argue amongst ourselves.
I ask you….look closely at the kind of s*** that hun troll Pastry/Mats is posting.
That idiot hates Celtic supporters.
Wise up ffs
Wasn’t nervous yesterday – nervous now!
Blow them away Celtic, we now have the ability,
HH
Incredible total and fantastic show of support with an oppressed people. I wonder if UEFA will oblige and provide the matched fine :(
It is an interesting position. If it reaches 100k, as it surely will, there will be a new wave of international media attention. Does this chasten UEFA or stiffen their resolve? They have historically lacked humility, but by the same token can be mealy mouthed and would probably want this one to pass without full confrontation on this issue. Can’t help thinking a routine 16k Euros with very little narrative will be passed but who knows.
In terms of tonight, if you require any buttons for any purposes please get in touch, production is in full flow, slightly soiled smell but supply endless.
Couldn’t we crowd fund an ignore button?
On such an important day for the club, you would think the usual attention seeking suspects would give it a rest.
TwistsnTurns
Its difficult to ignore trolls trashing Celtic supporters
The s*** ive heard over the week on CQN is a disgrace.
Id like to see that half-wit hun say these things to my face
He is too much of a coward though.
Doing my head in
Hi
Anyone point me in the right direction for seeing the game on the strip in Vegas?.
Celtic Football ClubVerified account @celticfc 1h1 hour ago
#OnThisDay in 1958, Billy McNeill made his Celtic debut in a 2-0 win over @ClydeFC…
And the rest is history.
I truly hope we get the first goal tonight, because if we don’t, I know I’ll not see another ball kicked live.
Over the years I’ve spent time on hill tops with phone off, as well as a ridiculous number of hours watching anything on tv except the game.
The Joe Miller cup final spent in bed, the same with the Bratbakk game, and I spent the last 30 mins v Huns ( sometime around year 2000 which we won 2-1, I think Henk scored a penalty, in the CP toilets with my fingers in my ears.
Bloody ridiculous really but it’s the way it’s always been.
Went into the Fort shopping once when we were playing them. Avoided score. Driving home a whole bunch of blue clad Huns came out a pub cheering and celebrating.
Wanted to mow the whole fekkin lot of them down.
Cmon Griff, gimme an early goal Pleeeeeze
The greenman
Oh my comments weren’t aimed at you bud. Rest assured.
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD
You’re validating him by mentioning it every day.
Back in the day on here we had an easy option.
Don’t feed the troll.
In between the maelstrom some good soccer posts last night and this is indeed a new challenge for Celtic having to qualify by successfully defending a three goal advantage away from home.
Almost exactly a year ago we lost 0-2 in Malmo having won 3-2 at Celtic Park with the back five of
Gordon
Mulgrew Boyata Van Dijk Janko
How differently we’ll line up tonight
Gordon
Lustig Toure O’Connell Tierney
A new team, new coaches, and that new three goal advantage, in a game that because goals were yielded at Celtic Park, doesn’t guarantee it’ll be high scoring tonight.
Has the sieve been sealed or have the personnel merely changed? Have the coaches made the difference?
Gordon
Lustig Toure O’Connell Tiernet
Brown Bitton Rogic
Forrest Griff Sinclair
Score Forecast 1-1
I was out most of yesterday did Paddy travel???
Auld Tam @ 8:29
That type of cliche is commonplace among the ` expert pundits` so I am a little confused as to your ” Whit? ” response. If you simply mean it is a pointless statement then I agree wholeheartedly . My confusion comes from the fact that it is so typical of the type of comment so often used by those lacking in originality that I am surprised you commented upon it.
Also, I think the Hootenanny is in October but BMCUW will confirm.
JJ
Well today is upon us..
I will mostly be going round here …
http://chichestergolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/New_Java-Cafe-Logo.png…
Trying to better my score of 42 …… note to self …wear a hat it’s gonna be hot hot hot..
COYBIG
play nice
BSR
I posted that team yesterday. Almost a cert that Brendan will follow suit now 0:-)
STARRY PLOUGH on 23RD AUGUST 2016 9:17 AM
Yeah will be on bench.
NOTTHEBUS
Look out for sin city bhoy today on the blog
My aforementioned behaviour is irrational but probably due to conditioning, especially away games in Europe.
There are definite signs though that BR could ‘ re programme’ me. I expect tonight we will see a Celtic team chase and close down constantly, giving us a platform to go on and win the game.
The early signs certainly indicate that.
I’d have taken EL mediocrity this season when the season started. The position we have manoeuvred ourselves into though, has raised expectations .
Cmon the hoops.
THETIMREAPER
Thanks mate..
I don’t know what’s worse, trying to get home from work in time for the game or like today having the day off and kicking my heels round the house waiting for the game to start..
Celts to Qualify:))
THETIMREAPER on 23RD AUGUST 2016 9:13 AM
I think I was there.
Bobby Evans had a back problem .
( Yeah. Couldn`t get it off his bed. The wags used to say )
Green man, tired of all the pesky right wingers on here?
Read stories from Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky. Should be to your liking. Very talented, yet oddly obscure, Russian/Polish writer who wrote some superb, strange short stories.