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The Board - general discussion (including Res 12); notes from the AGM
Topic Started: 15 Jul 2014, 12:03 AM (1,414,533 Views)
greenjedi
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Big Drew
29 Jul 2017, 01:51 AM
greenjedi
29 Jul 2017, 01:49 AM
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29 Jul 2017, 01:42 AM

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OK then just carry on as normal and let more than a decade of cheating go unpunished
There might just be another way. Rather than throwing the toys oot the pram.
And that way is?

They're not politicians we can't vote them out!

We're not Huns/Zombies, we can't try and burn them out or threaten them with violence.

All we can do is hurt them where it hurts the miost
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Auldyin
29 Jul 2017, 01:23 AM
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28 Jul 2017, 08:58 PM
I'm content it's genuine and is consistent with Topping's current view on sanctions.
Have done an individual search for each of those quotes and can only find people r-posting them on forums and comments sections in the last few days. If you can find a source, please do post. Not doubting you but always interested to source quotes.
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Auldyin
29 Jul 2017, 01:31 AM
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29 Jul 2017, 01:23 AM
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29 Jul 2017, 01:19 AM

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Exactly, I don't think there's any hunger from our board to do anything.

If we were going to act we would have. The board will hind behind the SPFL statement.
Not what I'm hearing. SFA and SPFL being tackled with vigour.

Plenty of evidence of dishonesty to allow Celtic to do so. From early 2011 everything done by SFA & SPL was to stop Rangers disappearing off the Scottish football map, including granting UEFA licence when it should not have been, then allowing to trade for 4 months whilst insolvent, causing creditors to lose money.

All to much to ignore.
The SFA and the SPFL have just stuck 2 fingers up to everybody and said they won't punish the Huns and their lawyer has told bare faced lies about the side letters not being about the players earnings.

This was on Wednesday and our boards silence has been deafening. If this the board attacking with vigour then god effing help us. :ffs:
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I'd be very surprised to see the board take action, especially of the sort some are suggesting - making players unavailable, boycotting matches/competitions etc.

They haven't shown much appetite for a scrap over other issues recently - player abuse, ground damage, farcical UEFA decisions.
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The Celtic board have said nothing on this since Wednesday.

I guess that's their official position. If they were going to do anything we'd have heard by now, even some sort of statement saying they were looking at options etc.

Edited by Ned Rise, 29 Jul 2017, 09:49 AM.
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29 Jul 2017, 09:48 AM
The Celtic board have said nothing on this since Wednesday.

I guess that's their official position. If they were going to do anything we'd have heard by now, even some sort of statement saying they were looking at options etc.

That might not be correct. Has there been a board meeting since the SPFL statement? Given the implications here it's likely something that a board would need to consider.
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As usual we're asked to take a lot on trust re the board form folk in the know. It's a state of affairs that sees us where we, are frankly. They've done nothing in this area to remotely merit it.
Edited by Wanyerma, 29 Jul 2017, 10:14 AM.
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donnybhoy
29 Jul 2017, 10:03 AM
Ned Rise
29 Jul 2017, 09:48 AM
The Celtic board have said nothing on this since Wednesday.

I guess that's their official position. If they were going to do anything we'd have heard by now, even some sort of statement saying they were looking at options etc.

That might not be correct. Has there been a board meeting since the SPFL statement? Given the implications here it's likely something that a board would need to consider.
They knew the statement was coming. Ann Budge mentioned it on Monday. They would have known the contents in advance just the same as her.

If they hadn't had a board meeting to discuss what they were going to do in the event of a decision they disagreed with, they could have called one sharpish following it with those not able to attend able to access a phone.

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donnybhoy
29 Jul 2017, 10:03 AM
Ned Rise
29 Jul 2017, 09:48 AM
The Celtic board have said nothing on this since Wednesday.

I guess that's their official position. If they were going to do anything we'd have heard by now, even some sort of statement saying they were looking at options etc.

That might not be correct. Has there been a board meeting since the SPFL statement? Given the implications here it's likely something that a board would need to consider.
Not worth calling an egm for then
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Ned Rise
29 Jul 2017, 09:48 AM
The Celtic board have said nothing on this since Wednesday.

I guess that's their official position. If they were going to do anything we'd have heard by now, even some sort of statement saying they were looking at options etc.

The longer the PLC Board remain silent, the more it seems they are condoning Rangers' cheating, corruption and criminality and the more it seems that they are complicit in the subsequent conspiracy of cover-up by the football authorities
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Personally,I dont think the board will do anything.Through in the recent Green Brigade issues and keeping quiet about the events at Windsor Park,I think they are looking at the bigger picture in terms of the clubs standing in Europe.All football authorities see see themselves above the law and any legal fighting would'nt go down too well.
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God, if there's a way to bollocks something this Board will surely find it! They've well and truly made a rod for their own backs with the mishandling of GB dispute (not to mention the accumulated failures to stand up for players and fans of late), the mistrust is so deep they can't afford to stay silent. Imagine what Flag Day next Saturday will be like next Saturday if they haven't stated an intention to challenge the authorities? Worse still, WTF will it be like if we're dumped out CL at Rosenberg a few days before?

Edit: why close the GB section for 2 games? The Rosenberg game would have sufficed in showing the world they mean business, why also include the showcase season opener, complete with SFA Huns in attendance and all manner of corporate hullabaloo? Fearful of protest banners and a GB-lead anti SFA/ Board songbook?
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29 Jul 2017, 11:27 AM
Personally,I dont think the board will do anything.Through in the recent Green Brigade issues and keeping quiet about the events at Windsor Park,I think they are looking at the bigger picture in terms of the clubs standing in Europe.All football authorities see see themselves above the law and any legal fighting would'nt go down too well.
I'm not so sure about the UEFA angle being relevant, as football laws have been broken here. I don't think it would put UEFA's nose out of joint if the club sought redress for years of illegal registration and avoidance of social tax for the purpose of signing footballers.

I'm not concerned about any perceived lack of activity at the moment, but I do expect the club to do something. It can't ignore it.
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Ned Rise
29 Jul 2017, 10:54 AM
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29 Jul 2017, 10:03 AM
Ned Rise
29 Jul 2017, 09:48 AM
The Celtic board have said nothing on this since Wednesday.

I guess that's their official position. If they were going to do anything we'd have heard by now, even some sort of statement saying they were looking at options etc.

That might not be correct. Has there been a board meeting since the SPFL statement? Given the implications here it's likely something that a board would need to consider.
They knew the statement was coming. Ann Budge mentioned it on Monday. They would have known the contents in advance just the same as her.

If they hadn't had a board meeting to discuss what they were going to do in the event of a decision they disagreed with, they could have called one sharpish following it with those not able to attend able to access a phone.

They knew a statement was coming but they didn't know it's contents. They could have second-guessed at it and come up with a position but that would have bbeen a waste of time if it was different from what was expected. If they are being in any way competent they will be taking a number of opinions and canvassing views of other clubs and shareholders.
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29 Jul 2017, 11:43 AM
It can't ignore it.
This seems like a reskinned version of 'the board must do something to excite the fans after [insert any of the multiple disappointments and failures over the years]'.

Why can't they ignore it? No one in our fan base will do anything anyway. The biggest moaners will still pony up £400+ on season books and no doubt buy European/Hampden packages.
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aldo
29 Jul 2017, 11:31 AM
God, if there's a way to bollocks something this Board will surely find it! They've well and truly made a rod for their own backs with the mishandling of GB dispute (not to mention the accumulated failures to stand up for players and fans of late), the mistrust is so deep they can't afford to stay silent. Imagine what Flag Day next Saturday will be like next Saturday if they haven't stated an intention to challenge the authorities? Worse still, WTF will it be like if we're dumped out CL at Rosenberg a few days before?

Edit: why close the GB section for 2 games? The Rosenberg game would have sufficed in showing the world they mean business, why also include the showcase season opener, complete with SFA Huns in attendance and all manner of corporate hullabaloo? Fearful of protest banners and a GB-lead anti SFA/ Board songbook?
Spot on aldo, especially the last sentence
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donnybhoy
29 Jul 2017, 11:51 AM
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29 Jul 2017, 10:54 AM
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29 Jul 2017, 10:03 AM

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They knew the statement was coming. Ann Budge mentioned it on Monday. They would have known the contents in advance just the same as her.

If they hadn't had a board meeting to discuss what they were going to do in the event of a decision they disagreed with, they could have called one sharpish following it with those not able to attend able to access a phone.

They knew a statement was coming but they didn't know it's contents. They could have second-guessed at it and come up with a position but that would have bbeen a waste of time if it was different from what was expected. If they are being in any way competent they will be taking a number of opinions and canvassing views of other clubs and shareholders.
Our CEO was on the board until Monday. He would be aware of the thoughts of the body if not he final wording. If he wasnt he is a crap director.
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I'm not the biggest supporter of the Celtic board (posts passim), but there's nothing to be gained by rushing things. We waited this long for the SC verdict, after all.

If the intention is to pursue title stripping, and those who facilitated a bent game (which I effing well hope it is), then waiting isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially when the SFA / SPFL / assorted huns have all rushed out various statements of the 'move along, Declan' variety.

If we are keeping our powder dry - great. If not, this could seriously bite the board on the arse, and not just in the here and now.
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Dannybhoy95
29 Jul 2017, 12:04 PM
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29 Jul 2017, 11:43 AM
It can't ignore it.
This seems like a reskinned version of 'the board must do something to excite the fans after [insert any of the multiple disappointments and failures over the years]'.

Why can't they ignore it? No one in our fan base will do anything anyway. The biggest moaners will still pony up £400+ on season books and no doubt buy European/Hampden packages.
Well, in a practical sense there's no way they can say zero about it from this point onward, given their previous comments. They might very well come out with a 'let's move on for the good of...' statement, at which point it'll be up to the supporters.

You're talking as if Celtic supporters have never organised themselves over an issue.
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adammce
29 Jul 2017, 02:07 AM
Auldyin
29 Jul 2017, 01:23 AM
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I'm content it's genuine and is consistent with Topping's current view on sanctions.
Have done an individual search for each of those quotes and can only find people r-posting them on forums and comments sections in the last few days. If you can find a source, please do post. Not doubting you but always interested to source quotes.
The original source was CF.
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