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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CORKCELT@6:45
A measured and thoughtful post – I respect your opinion.
Imagine UEFA dropped all the rules in relation to political activity in football stadia.
In the world of conflicts and terrorism that we live in, how do you see that panning-out?
Would not football as a safe spectator sport be infiltrated, hi-jacked and destroyed by the hundreds of militant groups all over the world?
With it’s global appeal and media coverage, how could terrorists like those who carried out 9/11, the London 7/7, the Paris Bataclan and the Nice Boulevard des Anglais attrocities, resist the lure of world-wide attention at European Champions League matches.
It would of course start only with banners and flags – do you think it would stop there?
Would you allow your loved ones to attend a football match, knowing that different rival political demonstrations we’re planned
The UEFA rules sound harsh, however there is common sense reasoning behind them.
These groups can bring countries to their knees – how much easier to bring football and football clubs to theirs?
AWE_NAW_NO_ANNONI_OAN_ANAW_NOO on 22ND AUGUST 2016 7:15 PM
NEUSTADT-BRAW on 22ND AUGUST 2016 7:12 PM
Behave yourself.
I am far too young ….. by decades ……. to be a Granda
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Using the age of some grandparents here in Greenock as a gauge that means you could actually be pre-birth. ;)))
Thanks Bobby…..
Awfy braw news…..tick tock goes the braw Celtic clock….hail hail…
Braw
NEUSTADT-BRAW on 22ND AUGUST 2016 7:18 PM
Braw bairn for sure going by the photies
HH
BABASONICOS71 on 22ND AUGUST 2016 7:19 PM
slip of a ladCSC
AN TEACH SOLAIS on 22ND AUGUST 2016 7:17 PM
Always a pleasure.
HH
Awe_Naw
Please pass all the best from me to Joni and his wife on arrival of Grace. Steve would be very proud.
MOONBEAMS@7:07
You have crossed the line of decency in your disgusting comments directed at Tony Donnelly.
You must withdraw then immediately and apologize.
How low can you sink?
MATS NILLOC on 22ND AUGUST 2016 1:34 PM
Paul, far be it for me to defend Thompson, however I think he booked Jamesie rather than send off Griff for a second offence – it was Griff not Jamesie who went into the crowd – the law states the the instigator should be cautioned – I feel that was what was in Thompson’s mind, that he could hold Jamsie to be the instigator, if questioned later.
The rule is wrong however on this occasion I think he ‘bent it’ in our direction.
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Watch the highlights or a re run of the goal again.
James Forrest runs to the fans then stops and looks down to make SURE he was still on the pitch.
You can see it clear as day he runs………..stops……………and looks down.
To make sure he is still on the grass!
Thumshun booked him as the law is open to interpretation.
Its has far too many grey areas that can be manipulated. And it has been and will be manipulated
BABASONICOS
The older he gets,the younger he thinks he is.
Or is that joooost me?
ZBYSZEK.
I will wait a day or two and give him a list of those wishing them well here on Cqn. I will only use CQN names. He will appreciate it more. His heid will be buzzin the noo
HH
Cheers guys. I’ll drop him a message on FB. Hope it helps reconcile Pablos two.
Congrats Grampa Pablo. RIP buddy.
MWD
Well,that eejit next door has finally stopped drilling. Pretty sure his kids will be on scream alert shortly,mind.
Kip for me. Tomorrow I reconfigure the speakers downstairs.
BMCUWP,
just you
HH
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 22ND AUGUST 2016 7:25 PM
BABASONICOS
The older he gets,the younger he thinks he is.
Or is that joooost me?
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Benjamin Button csc ;))
Mats Thicko
I believe TD67 was the one to cross that line using that Hunnish phrase on as Celtic site. Was good for the goose…
Now go master-de-bate with someone who cares you dick.
MWD
Welcome to Wee Grace your amazing. H.H.
Brad Pitt the younger ……. ask anyone
HH
BSR,
James McCarthy’s ethnicity is of no interest to me. His football worth is. Huge wages. Better to go elsewhere.
I will see your Brad Pitt the Younger and raise you the bhoy aff the Scott,s Porridge oats Carton….
Braw ..
CLUNKS@7:24
I agree the laws /guidelines are perverse.
I just think Thomson ran over reaching for his card – Griff was the obvious ‘suspect’ being ‘in the crowd’ – Thompson remembering he has already booked him, decided not to do it again, as Leigh would ‘walk’ – he took the easy way out and wrongly booked Forrest.
That’s how I saw it.
Mats Nilloc,
Firstly, thanks for ignoring my question which was posed in response to your post about 4pm yeaterday!
Freudian slip…remember.
Secondly,
By banning the Palestinian flag UEFA have introduced ‘politics’ into their competition.
The have broken their own rule, that’s the issue.
The ban dehumanises the Palestinians, appears to favour Israel and as such, it’s political.
If it’s about conflict, ban both flags,imo.
Thought Thomson looked uncomfortable yesterday , usually his sleekitness in upsetting the play and manipulating proceedings are much more subtle .
AULD TAM on 22ND AUGUST 2016 5:15 PM
POGUES1967 –
I was filled with immense pride when I saw the Green Brigade’s marvellous display, and I will be 63 in a fortnight.
Don’t tar us all with the dame brush.
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Hey Tam … of course, ye know what I mean… i was at the humpin of the ‘unbeatable’ Leeds Utd at Hampden…. don’t tell anybody !!!
Keep the faith.
Mats
Ask him or have an editor ask him at the next goat hurting meeting…..
He booked James to bring us down a peg or two, can’t think of too many Tims who would reckon thomshun gave us the benefit……………
A misery am sure Sutton called him, as are you!
#knaw
Delighted to see Paddy Roberts on the plane, l doubt he will start but a great player to have on the bench if things aren’t going our way. Paddy as much as I love you, I hope you are left sitting on the bench for the full game.
NEUSTADT-BRAW on 22ND AUGUST 2016 7:35 PM
Strictly a fry up man …. got to look after these genes properly
HH
An Teach Solais.
Can’t find a version in Gaelic,sorry,will post one if ever come across it.
Probably for the reason that the word ‘Gaelic’ pertains to a people and is more often than not used to denote a sporting activity rather than a language…. …..
Awe_Naw . Thank you.
Hahahaha I am betting you fill yer Wranglers regular !!!
Smiley thing …
Don’t,t mention fecking Levi,s whativer ye do…
Braw .
24 hours to the season defining game.
We are better than the opposition as we have already proven.
Our concerns are based on the ineptitude of the efforts of previous Non Brendan Celtic sides.
A coefficient boosting, MSM GIRFUY away win Europe is eminently achievable, just lock the fecking back door!
We get through tomorrow. We get a Pot 3 place. We get the choice of last 16 elimination or Europa League longevity.
We have been told that only success in Europe counts, ( only for Celtic).
We will gain success in Europe whilst being domestically dominant.
How will they like them apples?
Don’t know whether to go Celtic win ht / win ft or win ht / draw ft coupled with both teams to score.
Right there you are, no need to fret about tomorrow, all sorted.
Eurochamps67
YerwhatisthestarswillnotgiveyoubetteradviceThanthatne’erhewillCSC
CLOGHERCELT@7:38
I didn’t ignore your post – I imagined the question to be Rhetorical – it was not a parapraxis.
SAOR ULADH
Ta bron orm. Gabh mo leisceal. (This tablet only gives Gadhlig fada accent and won’t move to Irish)
Anyway, appreciate the effort. Slan agus beannacht.
Mats Nilloc@7.19,
Seriously,
do you honestly think that any terrorist organisation that
is intent on causing carnage at a football game is going to say,
hold on a minute guys,UEFA dont allow political activity in their stadia,
so we better not bother
Whether it’s a penalty decision or a card decision, a good referee will often pause for just a second before committing himself in order to make sure his decision is correct and fair. CT on the other hand, just about pulled a muscle to get his card out for our players on Saturday. Like he was just itching for the chance.
Which of course, he was.
Is it a grass park tomorrow? Looks like it will still be very warm at kick off mid 20’s
Gordybhoy64
Of course that’s what he means, you just don’t get it do you ?
HH :-)
CLUNKS@ 7:39
In that case why did he not caution Griff, as he was entitled to do under the rules, then send him off?- that would hurt us more, having to play rhe second-half with ten men