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It was theoretically possible someone could have bid for Rangers today but it was always more likely that interim-managers, Duff and Phelps, would get offers that were dependent on a remarkably positive upside.

Sure, if HRMC get their bums handed to them on a plate by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT), Craig Whyte decides to tear up his security on Ibrox and Ticketus forget where they put the contract of sale for the next three years season tickets, even I’d bid for them.  Not much, though, I’m only interested in Waitrose Park out at Milngavie.

There is nothing Duff and Phelps can do about the FTT but wait for the verdict.  It might report in their favour.  If so, it’s game on and they will surely invite offers for sale again, until then, they will have to shuffle paper and look busy.

No one has been able to shift Craig Whyte’s security or offered to buy Ibrox from him, so he is the only real bidder for Rangers and I don’t think he even bid today.  Our old friend Game Theory would have us busy planning for a scenario when he exercises his power in this game.  Ostracising him might encourage him to walk away, or it might force him to dig his heels in.

Game Theory would also suggest we don’t play poker when we know the other guy has four aces, they don’t often walk away.

Pay the man or find a way of telling yourself he’s not that bad after all.

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  1. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from a very sunny Cyprus.

     

    Off out now for a walk around the beautiful Polis Chrysochou bay while singing “Hail Glorious Saint Patrick” at the top of my voice.

     

    That should scare the local wildlife!

  2. Vmhan/Cultsbhoy

     

     

    Cults – i get your thinkin but i agree wholly with Vmhan

     

    the Big Cup victory has been and is the most awesome thing

     

    here’s hopin we can do it again one day

  3. This is going to be a hun free day for me I am not going to think about them or mention them again today, except to say… if you are looking in Oldtim, could you put a tenner on Celtic/ Dundee United to win, obviously a double and a fiver each on celtic to win 5 – 1 and Dundee United to win 5 – 1 and a fiver on the 5 – 1 double.

     

     

    I’ll square you up if you get this.

  4. Happy St Patricks day from Perth with the sun doing it’s best to peek through the smattering of clouds.

     

    Soon be time for St Pat to bulldoze snake mountain methinks.

     

    Got a ticket for the final last night, shapin up to be a great weekend.

     

    HH

  5. Happy St. Patrick’s Day CQNrs.

     

     

    Glorious morning here in Balmedie. Somehow I’ve managed to have the whole family over here from Derry this weekend (normally I would want to be in Ireland for a weekend such as this if I wasn’t at the game.

     

     

    Bar, Ireland Rugby match, a hell of a sing song and my brothers birthday celebrations.

     

    Tomorrow the real fun begins :-)

     

     

    God Bless Neil Lennon

     

     

    Mucker

  6. ‘GG on 17 March, 2012 at 04:02 said:

     

     

     

    I guess all our fathers would be smiling at this point in our long history.

     

    The Old Man

     

     

    Happy St Patrick’s Day

     

    Keep the Traditions Alive.

     

    Thank you for link to that song bud.

     

    Happy Saint Patricks day from coatbridge.

     

    From someone whos not been fortunate enough to set foot on Irish soil(soon to be remedied)

     

    May you always walk in sunshine,

     

    May you never want for more,

     

    May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.

     

    Wishing all the Celtic family a special weekend.

     

    HAIL HAIL

  7. Carlisle, Durham,Middlesbrough.......everywhere I am Neil Lennon on

    It’s “timmy-time” (Cbeebies) and I thought to myself ‘yes, it is. ;0)

  8. CQN Saturday Naps Competition

     

     

    Lads, for those who are in the CQN Saturday Naps competition, please go back and post your selection on the previous article :

     

    (“Issue 7 of CQN Magazine out now”)

     

     

    Alternatively, if you cannot access the previous article for any reason, then you can send me an email message with your selection to : fleagle1888 at yahoo.co.uk

     

     

    All the best, fleagle1888

  9. May your days be long and happy,

     

    May your family and friends draw close

     

    May food and drink flow freely

     

    May the Spirit guide and keep you..

     

     

    Happy St Patricks day One and All…

     

     

    Starry who wants to be home this weekend!!

  10. Should be a beautiful ParkRun this morning. Bright green Adidas kit already looked out.

     

     

    Jobo

  11. kitalba –

     

     

    Did you know you can place those bets yourself online with various outlets?

     

     

    I personally use William Hill and have had a fair bit of success recently with correct score bets. You just go in and register, deposit an amount, minimum $20, and place your bets. You get to choose the odds method, eg UK style 5/1, 11/2 etc, or OZ method $5, $7.50 and so on. You can print or save your betting slip. If you have a return, it is automatically credited back into your account.

     

     

    You can withdraw your balance at any time and it is credited back into your debit or credit card.

  12. Neil Lennon is ainm dom (nohunlover) on

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all CQN’ers from Ballsbridge, Dublin.

     

     

    HH

  13. Happy St Patricks Day from another sun drenched morning in Marbella. Leaving soon for the flight back to Glasgow, hope everyone has a fantastic and safe weekend. 5-0 to the good ghuys. Hail Hail Hebcelt

  14. Could someone please put up the link into this weeks kano predictor games. Once again I can’t access it. Cheers Bhoys

  15. Last Orc mention of the weekend from me.

     

    Alex Thomson’s latest tweet:

     

     

    “@alextomo: David Murray happy to talk to Sky and brief some friendly local newspapers. Won’t meet me. Yet.”

     

     

    alex thomson‏@alextomo

     

     

    Mike McGill: “Sir David does not wish to participate on or off the record.”

     

    HAIL HAIL

  16. Here’s to the best of the Irish on this sunny Paddys day in Singapore – Sinead O’Conner, Roy Keane, Bobby Sands, Shane McGowan, Neil Lennon, Brian O’Driscoll, Christy Moore, Katie Taylor, John Hume, DJ Carey, Barry McGuigan, Peter Canavan, Phil Lynott, Brendan Behan, Georgia Salpa….happy Paddys Day everyone….it’s great to be Irish !!!!

  17. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    Happy St Patrick’s day to one and all!

     

     

    This is also the birthday of my dear wife’s Dad, God rest him, so kind of mixed emotions today.

     

     

    Hail glorious………..

  18. As everyone on here has a wonderful weekend, lets remember others. My quirky memory tells me it’s Donald Findlay’s birthday today, 17th March…….although he’ll tell you it’s in July….so everyone join me in wishing Donald a happy birthday.

     

     

     

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONALD, AND HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY.

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