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The Board - general discussion (including Res 12); notes from the AGM
Topic Started: 15 Jul 2014, 12:03 AM (1,414,780 Views)
tenerifetim
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Hoops For Me All The Way
20 Nov 2015, 04:21 PM
tenerifetim
20 Nov 2015, 03:54 PM
Isn't this statement libelous without proof - could he be sued for this ?
Libel is the written form of defamation. Slander the verbal.

No names mentioned by Bankier.

Ok then slanderous, but hasnīt he directed it at an identifiable group ie Celtic supporters - couldnīt one of the supporters groups challenge this ?
Sooner he and his cronies on this board go, the better !
As for Desmond not being arsed to turn up, says it all about his contempt for the supporters !
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greenwhiteandold
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henrikisgod
20 Nov 2015, 01:49 PM
So, everybody's fallen for the Lord Livingston shaped squirrel this year?

Job done Pedro. I tip my hat to you
Absolutely nail on head , lambs to the slaughter, the invisible man must be grinning like a cat thats got the cream purring at his cleverness
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tenerifetim
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greenwhiteandold
20 Nov 2015, 04:34 PM
henrikisgod
20 Nov 2015, 01:49 PM
So, everybody's fallen for the Lord Livingston shaped squirrel this year?

Job done Pedro. I tip my hat to you
Absolutely nail on head , lambs to the slaughter, the invisible man must be grinning like a cat thats got the cream purring at his cleverness
What theyīll lose on supporters with Bankierīs comment could have paid for the upgrade in Living Wage - I hope they are well pleased with their "Cleverness" ! :arrr:
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arklys
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20 Nov 2015, 04:29 PM
The board like to plaster the More Than a Club phrase over all their mail and marketing stuff.

What do they think that means?
I think everyone, from whatever marketing dickhead came up with it to the very naivest of the naive Celtic supporters out there, knows that it means absolutely eff all.
Edited by arklys, 20 Nov 2015, 04:42 PM.
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Marado
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greenwhiteandold
20 Nov 2015, 04:34 PM
henrikisgod
20 Nov 2015, 01:49 PM
So, everybody's fallen for the Lord Livingston shaped squirrel this year?

Job done Pedro. I tip my hat to you
Absolutely nail on head , lambs to the slaughter, the invisible man must be grinning like a cat thats got the cream purring at his cleverness
That's bollocks. The guy made the comment because he's a snidey bassa who will say anything to try a validate his position and damage the argument of those that disagree with him.

It was an idiotic comment and shows a complete lack of awareness.
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tenerifetim
20 Nov 2015, 04:41 PM
greenwhiteandold
20 Nov 2015, 04:34 PM
henrikisgod
20 Nov 2015, 01:49 PM
So, everybody's fallen for the Lord Livingston shaped squirrel this year?

Job done Pedro. I tip my hat to you
Absolutely nail on head , lambs to the slaughter, the invisible man must be grinning like a cat thats got the cream purring at his cleverness
What theyīll lose on supporters with Bankierīs comment could have paid for the upgrade in Living Wage - I hope they are well pleased with their "Cleverness" ! :arrr:
So clever he will have to step down, there is no other option.

Maybe it's a squirrel he wanted but he's actually produced a half crazed rodent with a crack pipe brandishing a grenade launcher.
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Goodbye Sevillian
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Ian Bankier has to go. It really is that simple. He has slanderd the club's lifeblood, to defend and save the position of another board member.
That statement will drive season ticket holders from the club. It is disgusting.
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paulfg42
20 Nov 2015, 02:58 PM
I am totally scunnered. They just don't give a feck about the fans. All we can expect is more of the same.

Last season ticket I buy until there's a complete change of attitude (and hopefully personnel) at the top.
Same here.
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tenerifetim
20 Nov 2015, 04:32 PM
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20 Nov 2015, 04:21 PM
tenerifetim
20 Nov 2015, 03:54 PM
Isn't this statement libelous without proof - could he be sued for this ?
Libel is the written form of defamation. Slander the verbal.

No names mentioned by Bankier.

Ok then slanderous, but hasnīt he directed it at an identifiable group ie Celtic supporters - couldnīt one of the supporters groups challenge this ?
Sooner he and his cronies on this board go, the better !
As for Desmond not being arsed to turn up, says it all about his contempt for the supporters !
Shareholders could sue him if his comments led to a loss of revenue or a drop in share price, unlikely though
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kellybhoy
20 Nov 2015, 04:24 PM
Well, if this was meant as a deflectionary tactic it has certainly worked :lol: .
Being abroad, I don't know this Lord Livingstone from Adam. Leaving his politics aside, I'm wondering why there is a Lord on the Celtic board. Is there some expertise he has that is valuable to the club? Being a member of the House of Lords doesn't cut it for me. Isn't that body just a rubber-stamping mechanism with little real power?

In any case people should take note that Bankier did NOT say that folk don't want him re-elected to the board because of his race or religion. He said SOME of the abuse he received was racist, and we have no reason to believe Bankier is lying. Why are people demanding proof, when he didn't accuse the support in general. Yes, an unfotrunate remark, perhaps made in defence of a personal friend, but not something to condemn the man for IMO.
There is a section of society in this country who's profession is "being a board member." Their qualifications are indeterminate but they attend meetings and are well versed in the politcking, networking and keeping the executives within the boundaries of the law that is a requirement of sitting on a board.

The fact that these people are frequently Lords and the well heeled of society may tell you something.
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AlGreenNWhite
20 Nov 2015, 02:17 PM
Did not realize that Livingston was jewish, not that it makes any difference as the criticism levelled at him has been about his actions not his religion.

I assume that the boards use of the "Celtic Family" is put on hold this year.
Not at all.
At the end Bankier said "Celtic are a family and sometimes families fall out,It's a good thing"
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georgiesleftpeg
20 Nov 2015, 03:28 PM
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Forgive my stupidity, but what does that banner even mean :ponder:
took me a couple of minutes to work out . as for the board , desperate stuff today :angry:
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Racist banner. N obviously for nose as he is jewish :nono:
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paulfg42
20 Nov 2015, 03:44 PM
If the abuse Bankier is claiming did actually happen, then why raise it at the AGM rather than with the police. Interesting that Livingstone made no such claim when defending himself in the press.
It looked like the act of a desperate man. And it gave the press the kind of headlines that not even Level 5 could have manufactured for them.

Of course, Bankier's claim was completely non-specific, so no-one can ever demand that he back it up with any shred of evidence. The lowest of the low.
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Pussyfoot
20 Nov 2015, 04:49 PM
Maybe it's a squirrel he wanted but he's actually produced a half crazed rodent with a crack pipe brandishing a grenade launcher.
Actual LOL there!

:lol:
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Goodbye Sevillian
20 Nov 2015, 04:55 PM
Ian Bankier has to go. It really is that simple. He has slanderd the club's lifeblood, to defend and save the position of another board member.
That statement will drive season ticket holders from the club. It is disgusting.
Bankier reacted badly under pressure.the re-election of directors was mundanely passing along until it came to Livingstone.Bankier made a wee speech as to why he should be re-elected then asked for comments from the floor.He didn't expect the backlash.He acted in the heat of the moment but still shouldn't have said what he did.
He comes across as an arrogant type expecting his own way & when challenged he spits the dummy out,engaging his mouth before his brain.His reaction to the vote(show of hands) was petulant,not happy that a poll amongst shareholders rather than a straightforward pass was called for.
The board did not sacrifice the Celtic support today.Bankier alone did.
He's a disgrace & should resign.
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logged in hoping to hear if questions were asked re tax dodgers and title stripping. seems other issues took over.
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kellybhoy
20 Nov 2015, 04:24 PM
In any case people should take note that Bankier did NOT say that folk don't want him re-elected to the board because of his race or religion. He said SOME of the abuse he received was racist, and we have no reason to believe Bankier is lying. Why are people demanding proof, when he didn't accuse the support in general. Yes, an unfotrunate remark, perhaps made in defence of a personal friend, but not something to condemn the man for IMO.
Unless Bankier can provide proof of these claims the sheer stupidity at failing to envisage how his remarks will be perceived indicate he shouldn't be chairing a Celtic Board, even with proof his whole approach is idiotic and we will be hammered in the Press at a time when the focus should be elsewhere. Along with the use of the terminology 'some' as you noted I believe he used 'torrent', as in an onslaught of abuse which indicates widespread. Now how do you feel that reflects on the cub as a whole and our fan base?

Unfortunate remarks in public or on KDS can be excused of course but today was his and the Board's big day out and he screwed it up badly to the point it humiliates the club, not acceptable and not a comfortable day for Celtic's Jewish fans I'd imagine.
Edited by Pussyfoot, 20 Nov 2015, 05:34 PM.
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tinytim81
20 Nov 2015, 04:30 PM
kellybhoy
20 Nov 2015, 04:24 PM
Well, if this was meant as a deflectionary tactic it has certainly worked :lol: .
Being abroad, I don't know this Lord Livingstone from Adam. Leaving his politics aside, I'm wondering why there is a Lord on the Celtic board. Is there some expertise he has that is valuable to the club? Being a member of the House of Lords doesn't cut it for me. Isn't that body just a rubber-stamping mechanism with little real power?

In any case people should take note that Bankier did NOT say that folk don't want him re-elected to the board because of his race or religion. He said SOME of the abuse he received was racist, and we have no reason to believe Bankier is lying. Why are people demanding proof, when he didn't accuse the support in general. Yes, an unfotrunate remark, perhaps made in defence of a personal friend, but not something to condemn the man for IMO.
The Bankier comments are a side show that most people will fall for. Ignore the remarks and concentrate on the matter at hand. Livingston's decision to vote in favour of tax credits cuts for the poorest people is in direct contravention of the founding principles of Celtic and Brother Walfrid.

One man has a statue outside the stadium in his honour for a reason. He would be turning in his grave knowing that someone of Livingston's character was helping to run the club.

He has to go and with enough fan power he will.
Celtic fans make an emotional investment in the club but where's the sense here ? He isn't representing Celtic in the House of Lords,is he not allowed a personal view on tax credits ? Think he said his vote was primarily to do with what he saw as the undemocratic role of the House of Lords in preventing an elected goverment's policies being enacted and that he was in favour of provisions to protect the most vulnerable.The response to that is that he's lying Tory.So should he be kicked off because he's lying,who decides when someone is fibbing ? Reference to Brother Walfrid aren't much good either,pretty sure he had nothing to say about the constitutional role of the House of Lords,the correct tactics for Celtic supporters to adopt in that chamber or the state of the welfare state.The latter as he knew only too well didn't even exist in his day..
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