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The Board - general discussion (including Res 12); notes from the AGM
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Nisi Dominus Frustra
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12 Sep 2017, 04:28 AM
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Of course he does. I'm guessing the "won on the pitch" pish is their wee comfort blanket. It saves them from confronting everything else.
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12 Sep 2017, 06:41 AM
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No need to apologise and no one else is behind what I post. I haven't explained myself too well but it really doesn't take the sharpest! Would we win on our own? Would we weaken ourselves in the process?
So you feel we should back off from taking the corrupt to task on this, on account of the cowardice of the chairmen of other clubs ? Do you know what the definition of character is? Doing the right thing when nobody's looking. We're doing the right thing.We have smart people at our club and among our support. We have right on our side, there is overwhelming evidence of malfeasance. We were cheated, we were lied to, we lost income, we lost prestige, we lost leagues and cups that we should have won, we lost good players, we lost access to the CL, we had to " know our place " when we were ridiculed by Sir  tenners for fivers, and by those excuses for journalists still churning out their Sevco PR We were told we were paranoid, our kids came home devastated at coming so close, but ultimately losing to a financially doped, hubristic shower of cheats. Oh and just to crown it all, once the cheats were rumbled, those tasked with implementing the rules, ignored and bent the rules to facilitate the cheats, to more or less carry on as normal, even to the extent of declaring them the same club. Yeah, let's back off because it's going to be difficult. Eff that. FS That's some call to arms, I've always been All In on this but if this doesn't make people want to go balls deep nothing will
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12 Sep 2017, 07:18 AM
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We go all in on this and keep at it until they fold.
Hibs and Aberdeen don't want to be on the end of Hun boycotts. We should oblige.
Some may consider Celtic players withdrawing from Scotland squad as too far: would certainly bring things to a head.
Scottish Cup, too. Just withdraw.
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OzBhoy
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12 Sep 2017, 07:19 AM
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- jives miguel
- 12 Sep 2017, 02:33 AM
For any that cant read between the lines of this issue?
Sir David Murray,Lawrence Marlborough,Gavin Masterton,Lord Nimmo Smith,,Calderwood,Yorkston,Traynor,Ogilvie,Regan,Doncaster,Milne,Petrie,McClelland,Smith,McCoist,Green,Whyte,Keech Jackson,Forsyth,Dingwall,Leggat,Leckie,Spiers,Herron,BFDJ,Radio Clyde,BBC Scotland,SFA,The Scotsman,The Daily Rainjur,Gordon Smith,Walter Smith,Souness,Lindsay Herron,etc etc etc...
Which of those do you suppose aint in The Bretheren?
Get it now?
Welcome to Scotland.
Now you come to mention it, I would assume all of them.
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tumbal
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12 Sep 2017, 07:31 AM
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Still available, if the warchest allows.
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No need to apologise and no one else is behind what I post. I haven't explained myself too well but it really doesn't take the sharpest! Would we win on our own? Would we weaken ourselves in the process?
So you feel we should back off from taking the corrupt to task on this, on account of the cowardice of the chairmen of other clubs ? Do you know what the definition of character is? Doing the right thing when nobody's looking. We're doing the right thing.We have smart people at our club and among our support. We have right on our side, there is overwhelming evidence of malfeasance. We were cheated, we were lied to, we lost income, we lost prestige, we lost leagues and cups that we should have won, we lost good players, we lost access to the CL, we had to " know our place " when we were ridiculed by Sir  tenners for fivers, and by those excuses for journalists still churning out their Sevco PR We were told we were paranoid, our kids came home devastated at coming so close, but ultimately losing to a financially doped, hubristic shower of cheats. Oh and just to crown it all, once the cheats were rumbled, those tasked with implementing the rules, ignored and bent the rules to facilitate the cheats, to more or less carry on as normal, even to the extent of declaring them the same club. Yeah, let's back off because it's going to be difficult. Eff that.
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the iron tim
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12 Sep 2017, 07:33 AM
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First thing Id be doing tonight is advising the clubs who want to sweep it under the carpet that there will be no more loan players from us and that anyone from our club on loan to Hibs, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock to be returned immediately. Cooperation should be withdrawn from the sfa also. For instance the reason the national team may qualify for a major competition is down to Celtic players. What if those players were suddenly unavailable?
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12 Sep 2017, 07:34 AM
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An 'interview' that consists of nothing more than begging the question, red herrings, card-stacking and bandwagoning
Duplicitous carrot
‘It’s only Celtic asking for a review’
Spoiler: click to toggle ALAN PATTULLO
Stewart Regan invited reporters to Hampden yesterday to ask questions and hear why the SFA have resolved to reject calls for an independent judicial review into the handling of Rangers’ use of Employee Benefit Trusts.
The Scottish FA chief executive had spent the weekend reading reaction to Celtic’s statement on Saturday morning, which itself was a response to the SFA’s confirmation there would be no fresh independent judicial review.
This decision was taken by all eight members of the SFA board, which recently looked once more at the question after recent requests from the SPFL as well as Celtic. The SFA originally published a statement in July, following the Supreme Court ruling on Rangers’ use of EBTs, which resisted further disciplinary action.
According to a latest statement released yesterday by the SFA the board agreed to once again explore “the potential scope of any additional independent review in some detail” and arrived at the same conclusion, delivered last week.
The statement stressed that the events of the last six years regarding Rangers have already contributed to many amendments in the Scottish FA articles, including “clarity on what information is to be lodged within the context of players’ contracts” and “bolstering the duty of good faith”.
Regan revealed that seven of the eight members of the SFA board were present at the most recent meeting when the matter was again debated. “We have discussions but we never – or very rarely – have a situation where we make a decision without rigorous and robust debate,” he said. “But when we make a decision there’s
collective responsibility.”
The board’s decision not to sanction an independent
judicial review remained unchanged. Regan yesterday attempted to explain why.
Q Why no independent review – what do you have to hide?
A The decision has been taken as a board decision. It has been taken having
considered all of the facts that were on the table. As I have explained, since 2011 the board have relied heavily on advice from four QCs and three law lords, supporting us on that journey. We also have two independent directors on our board. Independence has been at the heart of everything
we’ve done.
Q If enough clubs want this, should they not be granted their wish?
A It’s a very good point. You are right. I am the chief executive, I report to the board, the board reports to the members. We have 108 members.
I notified the members last week of the decision and invited any comment from any member who felt there might be something they wish to discuss. Not a single phone call, not a single email, not a single letter has been received from any of our members other than Celtic Football Club and clearly we are aware of that matter.
Q Do you think we will ever draw a line under this?
A I think it would be really difficult to convince those who believe in conspiracies that there isn’t a conspiracy at play. My pushback to them is do we really think four QCs, three law lords, all the club execs, all the independent panel members are all part of some huge conspiracy?
We are doing this for the best interests of the game. We have spent too long looking through the rear view mirror
and we’ve failed to look at the road ahead of us. We talk so much about the negative things in Scottish football, we forget that we’ve just had a double header where we’ve beaten two teams in succession and got right back in contention.
The under-21s have just beaten Holland, they’ve just beaten
Brazil. We’ve had four successive qualifications for the under-17s, the women qualified for the Euros, we’ve got so much positivity. Young players [are] emerging, [Kieran] Tierney and [Andy] Robertson, pictured. There’s so much positivity and yet we are obsessed with dealing with things relating to the past. We have to be able to move on.
Q Often said to be at the heart of all this is a desire to strip titles from Rangers? Is this still a possibility?
A I would actually say Celtic have gone to great lengths in their letters to emphasise that it is not about title stripping, that it is about process and learning. I think for some people out there, some stakeholders, groups, fans, maybe title stripping is at the heart of it for them.
But that matter has been discussed by the SPFL and a line has been drawn under it by the SPFL and they have moved on. Celtic are looking for a review which talks about transparency and lessons. As a board we discussed that and felt for all the reasons highlighted in our press statement that we have [already] learned so much.
Q Has your relationship with Peter Lawwell [Celtic chief executive] been damaged in any way?
A I have got a great relationship with Peter. We actually sat [next to each other] at the Champions League draw, while all these letters [published on line last week] were being exchanged. He understands my position, I am
acting in the best interests of the game.
Q Will you consider your own future?
A No.
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12 Sep 2017, 07:43 AM
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- Balham_Tic
- 12 Sep 2017, 07:18 AM
Scottish Cup, too. Just withdraw. We should withdraw from it this year
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12 Sep 2017, 07:45 AM
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You want equality? Consider if that person feels Equal.
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When have we ever seen so much of little Stewart or heard so much off him, on any topic, ever before?
Wobble.
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12 Sep 2017, 07:58 AM
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No need to apologise and no one else is behind what I post. I haven't explained myself too well but it really doesn't take the sharpest! Would we win on our own? Would we weaken ourselves in the process?
So you feel we should back off from taking the corrupt to task on this, on account of the cowardice of the chairmen of other clubs ? Do you know what the definition of character is? Doing the right thing when nobody's looking. We're doing the right thing.We have smart people at our club and among our support. We have right on our side, there is overwhelming evidence of malfeasance. We were cheated, we were lied to, we lost income, we lost prestige, we lost leagues and cups that we should have won, we lost good players, we lost access to the CL, we had to " know our place " when we were ridiculed by Sir  tenners for fivers, and by those excuses for journalists still churning out their Sevco PR We were told we were paranoid, our kids came home devastated at coming so close, but ultimately losing to a financially doped, hubristic shower of cheats. Oh and just to crown it all, once the cheats were rumbled, those tasked with implementing the rules, ignored and bent the rules to facilitate the cheats, to more or less carry on as normal, even to the extent of declaring them the same club. Yeah, let's back off because it's going to be difficult. Eff that. Outstanding. Sometimes when I think back to some of those games against them we narrowly lost I actually taste the disappointment, an actual physical sensation . There can be no giving this up.
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12 Sep 2017, 08:03 AM
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I'll give you a war you won't believe.
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All this talk of boycotts, threats to other clubs, non cooperation etc etc is all a bit hunesque if you ask me.
Carry on as normal and let our legal team deal with it and see what happens - there is a pile of shampoo about to be brought out here and the SFA acting outraged and appealing to everyone to move on isn't going to change eff all.
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12 Sep 2017, 08:05 AM
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Hibs supporters contacted the Hibs board directly about rangers, HMRC and th euse of RBT's. Hibs board discussed it and decided not to take it any further.
'A UNANIMOUS VIEW' Hibs have had their say on Rangers’ use of EBTs and unlike Celtic are NOT in favour of the SPFL’s call for an independent review The club say they do not support the SPFL and the Hoops who have asked for the review after the Supreme Court's findings of the Gers' tax scheme
Spoiler: click to toggle By Chris Doyle HIBS have said they are NOT in favour of a review into Rangers’ use of EBTs. The board have came out and said they do not support the SPFL who have asked for an independent look into the Gers‘ tax scheme. Celtic also issued a statement calling for a judicial review into the EBT saga – and having a pop at the SFA. However, the proposed review has been rejected by the SFA with Hampden chiefs expressing fears that it could hurt Scottish football. The Hibees said in a club statement: “Hibernian supporters have contacted the club directly, and via their two elected non-executive directors, to enquire as to the club’s position regarding Rangers, HMRC and the use of EBTs. “The board has discussed the matter at successive board meetings, and has come to a unanimous view. “The club had intended to make this known earlier, but a variety of factors, not least the need to focus on and conclude Hibernian business during the transfer window, delayed this. “Your board fully understands the concerns of supporters regarding this issue, on all sides of the argument. “During the past six years, the matter has been interrogated by the highest courts in the land, by the SFA, and by the SPFL. “In recent weeks, both the SPFL and SFA have taken extensive legal advice which does not support or encourage taking further action. “The lengthy and detailed explanation of the SPFL legal advice (July 26th 2017) makes clear that this matter has now been thoroughly examined by some of Scotland’s keenest legal minds, and their opinion is that – given the rules which applied at that time – no additional sanctions could be retrospectively applied. “Similar legal views have been obtained by the SFA. Both organisations have looked at the issue and at potential sanctions, and have received strong and clear legal advice. “The SPFL – whilst accepting that no additional sanctions can be retrospectively applied – wants an independent review into how the issue was handled. “The SFA has referred a specific aspect to its compliance officer. For all of these reasons, we also do not support the letter from the SPFL calling for a further independent review. “Your board believes our game faces a choice. We either continue to spend significant sums of money and huge reserves of time and energy to challenge already lengthy and detailed legal advice. “Or, we can focus on doing all we can to invest in the future of our club and the wider game to improve our sport, and ensure there can be no repeat of the issues raised “We prefer the latter option – working to ensure that in the future our game is fairer and more open, and has the potential to secure greater commercial income to fund further improvement for the longer term. “Scottish football is finally emerging from a period of significant turbulence, which has damaged the sport, into a much more exciting future. “While we know this is a divisive issue that will never be resolved to the satisfaction of all supporters, we cannot allow it to divert us from the future or to keep us mired in the past. “It is the view of your board that we should focus 100% on a brighter future for Hibernian, and for the game. “All of our energy will be used trying to bring future success to our own club, and to working together to create a future that all of our supporters can be proud of, on and off the pitch.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1548332/hibs-rangers-ebts-celtic-spfl-review/
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12 Sep 2017, 08:06 AM
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An 'interview' that consists of nothing more than begging the question, red herrings, card-stacking and bandwagoning Duplicitous carrot ‘It’s only Celtic asking for a review’Pish ALAN PATTULLO
Stewart Regan invited reporters to Hampden yesterday to ask questions and hear why the SFA have resolved to reject calls for an independent judicial review into the handling of Rangers’ use of Employee Benefit Trusts.
The Scottish FA chief executive had spent the weekend reading reaction to Celtic’s statement on Saturday morning, which itself was a response to the SFA’s confirmation there would be no fresh independent judicial review.
This decision was taken by all eight members of the SFA board, which recently looked once more at the question after recent requests from the SPFL as well as Celtic. The SFA originally published a statement in July, following the Supreme Court ruling on Rangers’ use of EBTs, which resisted further disciplinary action.
According to a latest statement released yesterday by the SFA the board agreed to once again explore “the potential scope of any additional independent review in some detail” and arrived at the same conclusion, delivered last week.
The statement stressed that the events of the last six years regarding Rangers have already contributed to many amendments in the Scottish FA articles, including “clarity on what information is to be lodged within the context of players’ contracts” and “bolstering the duty of good faith”.
Regan revealed that seven of the eight members of the SFA board were present at the most recent meeting when the matter was again debated. “We have discussions but we never – or very rarely – have a situation where we make a decision without rigorous and robust debate,” he said. “But when we make a decision there’s
collective responsibility.”
The board’s decision not to sanction an independent
judicial review remained unchanged. Regan yesterday attempted to explain why.
Q Why no independent review – what do you have to hide?
A The decision has been taken as a board decision. It has been taken having
considered all of the facts that were on the table. As I have explained, since 2011 the board have relied heavily on advice from four QCs and three law lords, supporting us on that journey. We also have two independent directors on our board. Independence has been at the heart of everything
we’ve done.
Q If enough clubs want this, should they not be granted their wish?
A It’s a very good point. You are right. I am the chief executive, I report to the board, the board reports to the members. We have 108 members.
I notified the members last week of the decision and invited any comment from any member who felt there might be something they wish to discuss. Not a single phone call, not a single email, not a single letter has been received from any of our members other than Celtic Football Club and clearly we are aware of that matter.
Q Do you think we will ever draw a line under this?
A I think it would be really difficult to convince those who believe in conspiracies that there isn’t a conspiracy at play. My pushback to them is do we really think four QCs, three law lords, all the club execs, all the independent panel members are all part of some huge conspiracy?
We are doing this for the best interests of the game. We have spent too long looking through the rear view mirror
and we’ve failed to look at the road ahead of us. We talk so much about the negative things in Scottish football, we forget that we’ve just had a double header where we’ve beaten two teams in succession and got right back in contention.
The under-21s have just beaten Holland, they’ve just beaten
Brazil. We’ve had four successive qualifications for the under-17s, the women qualified for the Euros, we’ve got so much positivity. Young players [are] emerging, [Kieran] Tierney and [Andy] Robertson, pictured. There’s so much positivity and yet we are obsessed with dealing with things relating to the past. We have to be able to move on.
Q Often said to be at the heart of all this is a desire to strip titles from Rangers? Is this still a possibility?
A I would actually say Celtic have gone to great lengths in their letters to emphasise that it is not about title stripping, that it is about process and learning. I think for some people out there, some stakeholders, groups, fans, maybe title stripping is at the heart of it for them.
But that matter has been discussed by the SPFL and a line has been drawn under it by the SPFL and they have moved on. Celtic are looking for a review which talks about transparency and lessons. As a board we discussed that and felt for all the reasons highlighted in our press statement that we have [already] learned so much.
Q Has your relationship with Peter Lawwell [Celtic chief executive] been damaged in any way?
A I have got a great relationship with Peter. We actually sat [next to each other] at the Champions League draw, while all these letters [published on line last week] were being exchanged. He understands my position, I am
acting in the best interests of the game.
Q Will you consider your own future?
A No. Alan Pattullo. The most faithful of all Murray's lamb scoffing lapdogs
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12 Sep 2017, 08:06 AM
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....give us a glimmer......
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All this talk of boycotts, threats to other clubs, non cooperation etc etc is all a bit hunesque if you ask me.
Carry on as normal and let our legal team deal with it and see what happens - there is a pile of shampoo about to be brought out here and the SFA acting outraged and appealing to everyone to move on isn't going to change eff all. This.
I'm not of a view to punish any other club,or potentially stop our players playing international football over this,we all know who the real targets in this should be.
No way would lawwell have issued that statement if we aren't going all the way on this. I'm convinced now that the club are on this.
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12 Sep 2017, 08:15 AM
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Thank you, bye-bye for calling
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An 'interview' that consists of nothing more than begging the question, red herrings, card-stacking and bandwagoning Duplicitous carrot ‘It’s only Celtic asking for a review’Pish ALAN PATTULLO
Stewart Regan invited reporters to Hampden yesterday to ask questions and hear why the SFA have resolved to reject calls for an independent judicial review into the handling of Rangers’ use of Employee Benefit Trusts.
The Scottish FA chief executive had spent the weekend reading reaction to Celtic’s statement on Saturday morning, which itself was a response to the SFA’s confirmation there would be no fresh independent judicial review.
This decision was taken by all eight members of the SFA board, which recently looked once more at the question after recent requests from the SPFL as well as Celtic. The SFA originally published a statement in July, following the Supreme Court ruling on Rangers’ use of EBTs, which resisted further disciplinary action.
According to a latest statement released yesterday by the SFA the board agreed to once again explore “the potential scope of any additional independent review in some detail” and arrived at the same conclusion, delivered last week.
The statement stressed that the events of the last six years regarding Rangers have already contributed to many amendments in the Scottish FA articles, including “clarity on what information is to be lodged within the context of players’ contracts” and “bolstering the duty of good faith”.
Regan revealed that seven of the eight members of the SFA board were present at the most recent meeting when the matter was again debated. “We have discussions but we never – or very rarely – have a situation where we make a decision without rigorous and robust debate,” he said. “But when we make a decision there’s
collective responsibility.”
The board’s decision not to sanction an independent
judicial review remained unchanged. Regan yesterday attempted to explain why.
Q Why no independent review – what do you have to hide?
A The decision has been taken as a board decision. It has been taken having
considered all of the facts that were on the table. As I have explained, since 2011 the board have relied heavily on advice from four QCs and three law lords, supporting us on that journey. We also have two independent directors on our board. Independence has been at the heart of everything
we’ve done.
Q If enough clubs want this, should they not be granted their wish?
A It’s a very good point. You are right. I am the chief executive, I report to the board, the board reports to the members. We have 108 members.
I notified the members last week of the decision and invited any comment from any member who felt there might be something they wish to discuss. Not a single phone call, not a single email, not a single letter has been received from any of our members other than Celtic Football Club and clearly we are aware of that matter.
Q Do you think we will ever draw a line under this?
A I think it would be really difficult to convince those who believe in conspiracies that there isn’t a conspiracy at play. My pushback to them is do we really think four QCs, three law lords, all the club execs, all the independent panel members are all part of some huge conspiracy?
We are doing this for the best interests of the game. We have spent too long looking through the rear view mirror
and we’ve failed to look at the road ahead of us. We talk so much about the negative things in Scottish football, we forget that we’ve just had a double header where we’ve beaten two teams in succession and got right back in contention.
The under-21s have just beaten Holland, they’ve just beaten
Brazil. We’ve had four successive qualifications for the under-17s, the women qualified for the Euros, we’ve got so much positivity. Young players [are] emerging, [Kieran] Tierney and [Andy] Robertson, pictured. There’s so much positivity and yet we are obsessed with dealing with things relating to the past. We have to be able to move on.
Q Often said to be at the heart of all this is a desire to strip titles from Rangers? Is this still a possibility?
A I would actually say Celtic have gone to great lengths in their letters to emphasise that it is not about title stripping, that it is about process and learning. I think for some people out there, some stakeholders, groups, fans, maybe title stripping is at the heart of it for them.
But that matter has been discussed by the SPFL and a line has been drawn under it by the SPFL and they have moved on. Celtic are looking for a review which talks about transparency and lessons. As a board we discussed that and felt for all the reasons highlighted in our press statement that we have [already] learned so much.
Q Has your relationship with Peter Lawwell [Celtic chief executive] been damaged in any way?
A I have got a great relationship with Peter. We actually sat [next to each other] at the Champions League draw, while all these letters [published on line last week] were being exchanged. He understands my position, I am
acting in the best interests of the game.
Q Will you consider your own future?
A No.
Alan Pattullo. The most faithful of all Murray's lamb scoffing lapdogs  He may well be, but too many of them are baws deep in this, and it makes Regan's deceits so much easier ... as both parties are so well aware.
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Larbertbhoy
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12 Sep 2017, 08:16 AM
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Everyone's Fantasy Football first pick
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- 12 Sep 2017, 08:06 AM
- Marado
- 12 Sep 2017, 08:03 AM
All this talk of boycotts, threats to other clubs, non cooperation etc etc is all a bit hunesque if you ask me.
Carry on as normal and let our legal team deal with it and see what happens - there is a pile of shampoo about to be brought out here and the SFA acting outraged and appealing to everyone to move on isn't going to change eff all.
This. I'm not of a view to punish any other club,or potentially stop our players playing international football over this,we all know who the real targets in this should be. No way would lawwell have issued that statement if we aren't going all the way on this. I'm convinced now that the club are on this. I would tend to tell Rod Petrie to suck my fat one if Hibs came looking for a loan player.
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pedrok
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12 Sep 2017, 08:20 AM
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- 12 Sep 2017, 08:06 AM
- Marado
- 12 Sep 2017, 08:03 AM
All this talk of boycotts, threats to other clubs, non cooperation etc etc is all a bit hunesque if you ask me.
Carry on as normal and let our legal team deal with it and see what happens - there is a pile of shampoo about to be brought out here and the SFA acting outraged and appealing to everyone to move on isn't going to change eff all.
This. I'm not of a view to punish any other club,or potentially stop our players playing international football over this,we all know who the real targets in this should be. No way would lawwell have issued that statement if we aren't going all the way on this. I'm convinced now that the club are on this. There is only one direction Celtic, and Lawwell, can go with this, and that straight on.
Firstly, because they are right, secondly, to back down now would be humiliating for both club and Lawwell personally.
I suspect the Board knew exactly the support they would receive, none, when they started this, and yet still went ahead. In truth, it's all or nothing now.
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12 Sep 2017, 08:25 AM
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- 12 Sep 2017, 12:24 AM
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- cautious dave
- 11 Sep 2017, 11:24 PM
Quoting limited to 3 levels deep
I mean exactly that - their previous - if you've been fully satisfied with the conduct of our current board in all club affairs then good for you. The temperature in this thread pre-BR was rather hot with levels of dissatisfaction from numerous posters. Actually I think P has got this one right in terms of the waiting game he has played and then calling out the corrupt Regan in the full media spotlight. I just hope that he follows it through to the end as the SFA stance will be to baton down the hatches, deflect, deny & smear there way into the long grass in the hope it all goes away.
There's no way we issued that statement and then not have the evidence to go for their throat. For everything that's labelled at Peter Lawell he's not an idiot. He's not going this far to just chuck it. When PL wrote that the decision for no review was "both surprising and disturbing." I took it as a "we know why you don't want the review." I also think he can prove it, but that's just my view.
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murphio
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12 Sep 2017, 08:25 AM
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Could start a row in an empty room
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Interesting Reagan says Sevco might, under the terms of the five way stitch up, be punished if it is found the Euro license was fraudulent.
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12 Sep 2017, 08:27 AM
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Off treasure hunting in Holland
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- murphio
- 12 Sep 2017, 08:25 AM
Interesting Reagan says Sevco might, under the terms of the five way stitch up, be punished if it is found the Euro license was fraudulent. Huns get punished? Murph you need yer morning coffee bud
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