Reading this morning’s MSM spin on the latest proposed FOD takeover bid, I found myself wondering whether it was Charles Green, or the legendary 1950’s/60’s radio and television compère, Hughie Green (to whom, incidentally … IMHO … Charlie boy bears a more than passing resemblance) that is fronting the would-be-saviour consortium. Those of a certain vintage will…
Utterly Irretrievable Prejudice … ?
Anybody else spot the delicious irony of Duff & Phelps’ colourful and no doubt technically and legally accurate description of the dire consequences, both of the SFA transfer embargo (imposed and subsequently upheld on appeal) and in the event of their failure to have it rescinded by the court? Utterly irretrievable prejudice, indeed … Johnbhoy
Cold In His Shadow (A Celtic Gloat)
Is it cold in his shadow, does the legacy chill – all the titles and cups “Timmalloys” cherish still? Does his record offend, do you baulk at the thought of sustained Celtic glory, that big ugly pot? Is it cold in his shadow … does it leave you distraught? Is it cold in his shadow,…
90 Minutes in Lisbon – 25th May 1967
History records that Jock Stein trumped every effort of Helenio Herrera’s to gain an edge for Inter. He ensured that Celtic were accorded training facilities at the Estadio Nacional on the eve of the game at the same time of day as the actual match, despite attempts by Inter to muscle in. He insisted on…
Our Lisbon Lions (An Anniversary Tribute)
Our Lisbon Lions – resplendent … preened, emerged, emboldened for the fray; decked out in most distinctive garb: alternate hoops of white and green. The mission clear – confront the foe; put anti-football to the sword; by total, joyous running free, lay sterile Catenaccio low. Our Lisbon Lions, so bold, so brash, absorbed a cruel…
Mark of a Bhoy (Faithful through and through)
Our tribute to departing Celt, Mark Wilson. Mark of a Bhoy (Faithful through and through) Forever the usher but never the groom – best man, oft in the colours he wore with such vroom. In a marriage of passion, commitment and trust, none more faithful, more honest, more gutsy … more us! Warhol…
The “Newco” Grind
Every passing day of indecision, allied to the ever more conciliatory noises emanating from the SPL membership and hierarchy towards what is effectively a thinly-disguised “NRDA” (National Rangers Defence Alliance), makes it more obvious that we are in the throes of a cynical war of attrition over the corpse of Scottish football. Rules and Articles…
Hats off to the Yorkie man …
In a post yesterday, I heavily implied that Dunfermline Athletic chairman, John Yorkston, would be likely to endorse a Newco Rangers’ continued membership of the SPL. Reports this morning, however, suggest the opposite; and that he intends throwing his weight and vote behind sporting integrity. Gaun yersel’, Yorkie! Admittedly, in present circumstances, there is a…
Will the turkeys vote for Christmas?
According to some reports this morning, the SPL Board, or at least part of it, is running scared in the face of the perceived probability of a backlash over the vote on Rangers’ SPL future … or otherwise. Allegedly, the dissenters are about to deliver a curve ball to their peers, charging all SPL member…
Walking Away (… they didn’t do it?)
IN LIGHT OF TODAY’S MOMENTOUS DEVELOPMENTS: Some may say, it’s over – surprise, surprise, they’re … “Walking Away” They didn’t do walking away – unless you mean from taxes. Well, everybody did that … didn’t they? They didn’t do walking away – unless you count the rules. Well, they were above them … weren’t they?…
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