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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Hell`s bells.
This blog is really buzzing.
Thank you ,Paul.
Or , from Sydney
THANK YOU , PAUL.
KICKINTHENAKAS
have a look in here mate.
http://www.celticbars.com/celticbarsinformation.html
I missed Twists post this morning, but others have been on with the same symptoms.So, I’m not alone.I often
Diplomatic response from Brendan Rodgers.
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‘Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers last night expressed his dismay at the disciplinary proceedings instigated by Uefa.
“The morals of Celtic is also based around respect and the club doesn’t take it lightly,” said Rodgers.
“Israel is a beautiful country with really great people and obviously the club has been charged which the club is disappointed with.
“But I can’t talk any more than that until, I suppose, towards the end of September.”
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/celtic/celtic-fans-told-not-to-repeat-palestine-flag-display-in-israel-1-4210112
Kev jungle,that’s what this present board at Celtic don’t want,ordinary fans onboard who will take no nonsense of the media the s f a,referees ,and put sevco to bed once and for all,that’s the Celtic Supporter I want to take control of Celtic Football Club,chase them reporters out of the prime seats they occupy ,we don’t need there money,open the doors ,and boot the whole lot of them down London Rd to Brigton Cross ,were they will be amongst there own Bigots,
VFR800A8 on 23RD AUGUST 2016 10:48 AM
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 23rd August 2016 10:30 am
Beckenbauer was a real sprinter. No ?
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Difference was he was reading the game as it came towards him and also had Bertie Vogts and Paul Brietner alongside him!
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Otherwise he was rubbish ?
:-)
appear in adifferent room when the team is playing, getting Why aren’t you watching the match?The nerves have already kicked in.
RT,
Will be interesting ? I wonder if UEFA will cop out … nobody has mentioned Palestine
Would be the smart thing to do
HH
In tense away ties, when going down the streaming route (what…its akin to the huns going ‘down the liquidation’ route in terms of viable options, surely) I have taken to also going keeping a livescore.com tab open, which updates instantly, whereas streams can be ~20seconds behind.
Not much of a difference, but strangely reassuring.
Alternatively, you can have your da listening to the wireless only, who is about 5 minutes ahead of everyone including the players, come bursting in and tell you the latest.
What times the beamback to CP?
HH
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 23rd August 2016 11:04 am
Otherwise he was rubbish ?
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Yer mischief making now! fantastic player, but never went faster than a slow walking pace!
Vogts and Brietner did all the running for him.
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Morning Bhoys tonights the night even with a 3 goal lead im nervous I would rather we had not lost the 2 goals and it had stayed 3-0 those two away goals give Bar Sheeva a chance.However despite my nerves I expect the hoops to get through and that would be a fantastic start to Brendans reign. I dont know what the team will be but we may get a surprise or two I would play Joe Hanson as his high energy pressing in my opinion would suit this game . Well enjoy your day Bhoys and have an even better night .H.H.
Wits if you’re around,
Being back in my native Belfast for a few weeks I’m enjoying the odd wee flutter so keep yer tips coming they are much appreciated.
Heartbreak city paid for my night out cheers.
Hail Hail
NOTTHEBUS,
I am not long back from Vegas and managed to catch the Leicester & Barcelona games in McMullens Irish bar (on tropicana avenue if I remember correctly).
Unfortunately they did not have the Astana game, so it may be worth calling them to confirm?
Cheers,
BJM
Last beamback I attended was probably away to Hapoel Tel Aviv IIRC on a nice night at CP in the late 90s.
Weather and lack of bar facilities render it not really a viable option very often.
HH
traditionalist88
That reminds me of a time when I watched a European match up in my room when I was younger because I was too nervous to watch it with the rest of the family. TV in my room was fed by an aerial, the main TV downstairs was on cable and for some reason the action was a just marginally ahead on my TV. On three occasions my family heard me cheering and jumping around about 5 seconds before they knew what had happened.
We beat Ajax 3-1 at the Amsterdam Arena that night.
EXPAT Celt
Ajer played in the Colts team last week and I think he played 90 mins.. so unless he has picked up a knock I think he is fit.
Awe naw – I think there is a major case in the making of they do anything drastic. Flag of a FIFA affiliate deemed unacceptable by UEFA? Getting in to world wide activists who will see a chance to keep it in the spotlight?
It’s a major headache for the beaks. And hell mend them for it…..
Anyway, things to do.
Onward and upward hoops!
Interestin that the BBC STV redacted the UEFA letter to remove the word New
FOIrequest CSC
Davido..,
I’d have to go with KT, as I think he’s the only one with the engine to cover Toure :)
Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession
Aye, that’s a fair shout – very similar players.
Over £90K now.
https://www.gofundme.com/matchfinepalestine
The only possible downside is that UEFA take the matching bit literally when setting the level of the fine.
ernie lynch
Good thing the £ : € exchange rate is so bad then…
VFR800A8 on 23RD AUGUST 2016 11:06 AM
Mischief ?
Aye. Why not ?
As I said before.
Not slow .Unhurried.
Seriously though , I think Tom Rogic is a cut above .
And I think Leigh is in the same category.
AWE_NAW_NO_ANNONI_OAN_ANAW_NOO on 23RD AUGUST 2016 11:12 AM
‘Interestin that the BBC STV redacted the UEFA letter to remove the word New’
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Was it not the UEFA press briefing that changed the wording? I may be wrong but I thought I read that somewhere.
Regarding Rogic and his lack of pace…. he may not be the fastest, but he has 2 of the quickest, smartest feet in the country. He’ll be the guy who even when surrounded by 3 opposition players will casually dance his way into space, and if he continues to improve his overall game, will often use that space to create and score many, many goals.
Don’t sell Tommy!
-Tambo
At the weekend I enjoyed my stream being a minute behind the blog being ready for the goal is always a good thing, cant go that missing a goal then the bloody thing buffering through the replays.
Tambo – aye, he has unbelievable feet. It’s joy to watch at times. Classy player when he’s on song.
TAMBOURINE BHOY OF 1967 on 23RD AUGUST 2016 11:15 AM
That`s about the size of it.
Davidopoulos on 23rd August 2016 11:10 am
What a night, the first big European name we turned over since saving the club really, we’d been schooled a bit in the mid/late 90s against PSG and Hamburg but that was a hugely symbolic win and signalled great times to come.
Despite the criticism of Ronny, I think Rodgers has arguably a better starting point that MON(Larsson, Lubo notwithstanding) given the stature of the club, facilities, infrastructure, finances etc.
Interesting times…
HH
Blantyrekev
Thanks
TonyD
Cheers had a look at that earlier.
Any other comments re Celtic friendly bar in Cupar to watch the game much appreciated
Kikinthenakas
Feeling confident but nervous for tonight
Hopefully Brendan has told big Kolo that he is not allowed to go walkabout tonight…no need
Keep it tight and we are through…..not the celtic way but the way to qualify
Hail Hail
WEEMINGER on 23RD AUGUST 2016 10:28 AM
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 23RD AUGUST 2016 10:23 AM
Remember people thought Samaras was slow, when he was 2nd fastest in the team apparently. Players with big strides can give the impression of not running at top speed, although they’re shifting along.
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Depends on distance though doesn’t it?
Maybe Rogic is faster than Griffiths over 100m but Griff is faster over 10m
Short bursts of acceleration are more important in Football in my opinion
traditionalist88
That is possibly a fair point. The narrative now is that Ronny made good players bad, so by such logic Brendan has started with a good squad.
Personally I think the issue last couple of seasons has been average to decent players being played in an inflexible system that suited maybe two or three of the players at most. But that’s all in the past and it is futile even debating it any more (attention Chris Sutton).
Now we have a manager with a good pedigree, who commands respect from players, opponents and the media and who has the tactical flexibility to “fix” things during a match. The players are still average to decent but the manager will take them to the next level. That is why we are all excited.
ernie @ 11:03
Do you believe a `diplomatic response`is the best method to adopt in response a point?
JJ
ERNIE LYNCH on 23RD AUGUST 2016 11:15 AM
That’s my understanding. The Res 12 guys (and Celtic, and the SFA) got a letter from the Head of licensing and fair play. The media outlets had a response from the press dept. No redaction as far as I’m aware.
Ernie,
Do not believe that has been established.
Either UEFA or STV.and BBC are lying.
Would be good to know.
HH
No sure I like the term pedigree as it implies inbreeding
Heard that a former referee has exercised his influence and insisted that UEFA appoint an Ajax supporting match official tonight