Today is one of the most significant days for the future of Rangers as Duff and Phelps legal challenge to Ticketus ownership of around £40m of tickets over the next three seasons plays out. Should Ticketus retain ownership of the tickets it considerably inhibits the phoenix scenarios Duff and Phelps are able to profile as they look to sell the club.
BBC Scotland’s business and economy editor, Douglas Fraser, Tweeted this afternoon that Duff and Phelps asked the court for permission to breach the agreement with Ticketus as it acts as an inhibitor to attracting potential bids for the club. Fraser also notes that there is little precedent for such a breach and that the Blue Knights consortium have been able to construct a deal recognising Ticketus’ rights.
I heard earlier today that Craig Whyte is particularly distressed at some of the derogatory comments fired his way this week, a few of which he feels are unjustified. The media are already speculating on what could happen to Mr Whyte in the event that police inquiries lead to a report being made to the crown office.
I understand supporters of Mr Whyte, who has maintained a dignified silence on many aspects of the deal, are curious as to why the person who led him to Ticketus has not revealed his involvement. I hear that early last year when Whyte privately revealed he was unable to pull enough funds together to complete the takeover, he was told:
“Why don’t you speak to a company called Ticketus? They are very helpful for this kind of thing.”
Having never worked in the football business, Whyte had never heard of Ticketus. When I heard who this was I laughed and laughed and laughed. I’m still laughing. This is the story that just keeps on giving. My source is not for going on the record, so discretion is the better part of valour on this one, but if Mr Whyte ever gets to the witness box, get yourself a front row seat.
The Daily Record today suggested Mr Whyte could end up in jail over this business. I wonder if he’ll be the only one.
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Kenny Sheils on Shortbread just saying that Celtic deserve to win the treble. Strange when he is organising his Killie team for a final on Sunday.
Have to say I do like Sheils; seems a genuinely good guy.
Alex Thompson ignorance is staggering.
He makes it sound all so cute and harmless. He mentions local news media. I thought this guy was an award winning journalist. BBC Scotland and STV the biggest peddlers of Rangers propaganda cannot be considered local. Their very name kind of gives the game away. It also betrays a mindset that this is a local issue rather than it being one of the biggest sporting scandals in history. He seems to be using the language of containment. Which is why Rangers are in this situation.
What he has also failed to grasp is that the FTT is an appeal. Rangers have already been found guilty and that was well over a year ago. Rangers are already guilty of not paying tax on quite a few bills.
I can understand his need to appear impartial but he is not in possession of the facts has came onto the scene far too late and I smell opportunism rather than professionalism.
Why have the police been so ,,understanding ? Especially with regards finances. Rangers are special case here. ,,Why ?
Why has Scotlands main politician been so understanding towards Sir David Murrays former club ?
If he cannot find these answers out for himself using google
If he is not already aware of the significance of all of it already then he is not half the journalist he puports to be.
The significant amount of correspondence he is receiving from Celtic fans I presume of a negative variety while their beloved club is on the cusp of a historical treble should tell him all he needs to know.
National association,
2 National broadcasters
National first minister
Uk HMRC
National league.
No I am afraid that we are wasting any hope on Alex Thomson. His prevalent little Englander attitude will get him nowhere fast.
He needs to do far more research before he opens his mouth and makes a fool of himself. The fact that he has not means he can be consigned to the self serving, publicity hungry camp.
HH
TET,
yes of course they are being forced into this action, because, as I say, the eyes of the world are upon them. Nothing like being closely watched to make sure you stick to the rules.
I agree with what you say, they would never have investigated, never mind charge Rangers if they had a choice.
Can some of you Bhoys enlighten me on the evening news it said the administrators were going to court to try to get the ticketus deal canceled.Now if we assume they were to win and ticketus ask for there 24 million back could the administrators fined that amount and what would be the affect on Rangers ? H.H.
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 15 March, 2012 at 18:31 said:
Thanks for asking canamalar.
Got Atrial Fibulation, so waiting for date to have cardioversion procedure, like on the telly, “CLEAR!”
Heart still going like clappers and tire easily but not in any danger, or so I’m told. Just need to take things easy.
Have had to stop listening to the phones ins, they just dont help!!
S Jardine over here rallying support from the natives
He shared a venue with leading loyalist and former (?)
UVF / Red hand Commando Jim “Bimbo Wilson.
Llorente the poor mans jelavic.
Or maybe not.
macanbheatha on 15 March, 2012 at 18:39 said:
S Jardine over here rallying support from the natives
He shared a venue with leading loyalist and former (?)
UVF / Red hand Commando Jim “Bimbo Wilson.
aye…they know their audience all right
Hail hail cqn
So dawyll confirm’s he has see the letter of intent/ 2nd contract.
Who allowed him access to it ?….maybe sdm ?
Have Stewart regan and Neil Doncaster got copies at sfa and spl
Headquarter’s?
Paperwork they should have been given in the first instance ready available to msm and HMRC.
Do not worry Stewart and Neil ,just stand back and do nothing while ra gers break all the rules.
You will be held to account for your inaction.!!!
Digginaholetaehidein csc
Ard Macha
at your convenience mate. Appreciated.
macanbheatha on 15 March, 2012 at 18:39 said:,
Maybe the fighting fund is being taken literally
Árd Macha
Guardian reporting that Bilbao’s long ball style is akin to Sheffield United……
arrogance?
GIRFUY ya english ***********
Paulsatim,
you’ve got to laugh at them instead of getting angry
take it easy and do what they tell you, and keep the pecke up :o)
Árd Macha
Sin é an fear is fearr, sin a dheanadh
half time in Bilbao…. english on the way oot.
Fingers crossed!!
sounds like wee Dawwell is kacking himself tonight. Saying he needs to be very careful in everything he says tonight.
Makes you wonder:
Why his sudden change of heart on the contracts/letters of intent?
What did Minty threaten to do to/with him at his wee chat the other day?
Why in God’s name would a newspaper or broadcaster employ someone who seems scared to open his mouth at the moment?
Wagons being ever tightly circled, my friends.
Question about fit and proper person to run a club, panel have no idea, then cut off, loving it, the looneys are running he asylum
up_over_goal on 15 March, 2012 at 18:32 said:
What did King say about the 2nd contracts?
A few months ago (I think) he said he’d seen the 2nd contracts, but tonight he’s saying he canny talk about them……….you would think he had a wee chin-wag with someone the other day, along with some of his friends.
Guy on Snyde asking if SFA just take info from Club re Fit & Proper to be the owner of a fitba club. Daryl asks him what else could they do.
Doh, try a search on the Internet either on Companies house or just google him then you find out you juts do not take what the guys says. Oh, I forgot they did.
Paulsatim
What’s your problem?
Got some myself…..maybe same…..let’s compare notes
Darryl and Paul67 both gagged on the same day – surely no coincidence?
Sounds like Minty has let the legal dogs off the leash – you would almost think he might have stuff to hide…
Awe_Naw…
can see what you mean, but I’m sure all serious reportage needs to start out as amenable before the fangs and claws are reveald, at least I hope so.
hail hail
Tim
Telegraph and Guardian have also been gagged on this issue.
SFO about to make a move.
HH
LuxCelt
That’s racist and isn’t welcome :-)
macanbheatha,
Níl aithne ar bith agam air.
Árd Macha
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 15 March, 2012 at 18:46 said:
Cheers mate!
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31003 on 15 March, 2012 at 18:52 said:
Atrial Fibulation, irregular heartbeat, upper part of heart beating faster then lower half, leading to “fluttering”. You can feel it in chest and can feel your pulse missing beat(s). Like I said, been told I’m not in any danger so long as take things easy.
You should get it checked out by doc if you havent already done so!
Man ure being tore a new one tonight.
Best league in the world…. hmm
Thoroughly enjoying Man Utd getting Basqued.
Awe Naw…
SFO??? – is that fact or supposition?
Is the blog having technical difficulties this evening?
paulsatim : awra best!
Am doing……getting stent inserted Monday……breathing problems and chest pains……..football career over I’m afraid……..nothing to do with fact I was born in the good old 50’s
Really enjoying watching this Basque team rip the Mancs apart and great sportsmanship from the home fans when Giggs went off.
Hope they go far in the tournament.
T4
Athletic Bilbao making the Manks look lead footed!
Great display from a team that can only field players of Basque origin.
miki67 on 15 March, 2012 at 19:29 said:
cheers bud!!
I know it’s laudible that Atletico only field basques but I’m struggling to tell the difference between that a team only playing protestants?
If Celtic only played irishmen we’d be getting pelters from all sides.
Tin hat on
Mort
Bilbao are a great team and great people.
They have a soft spot for Celtic as well.
I absolutely loathe,detest & despise Rafael.