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12 June 2012
Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 12, 2012
So it was all a Fenian's fantasy? The idea that the mighty Rangers would suffer the humiliation of liquidation was obviously just the ramblings of deluded bloggers in undignified places like Donegal. Yeah? Today should put the officially sanctioned narr...
Continue reading 'Liquidation Day'
Rangers Tax Case Jun 12, 2012
The announcement that HMRC would oppose the CVA proposal for rescuing Rangers FC is just a few hours old, and I thought that a quick post was due. However, I do not have any new information. I just wanted to move this blog-page along. As it starts to sink...
Continue reading 'What Now For Rangers?'
VideoCelts Jun 12, 2012
Binder Dijker Otte, best known as BDO, have warned Gladys Green that his newco plan is a non-runner. Green's plan for a £5.5m asset sale of Rangers into a new club has attracted criticism and concern with the Ibrox club having assets of £50m plus in...
Continue reading 'HMRC liquidators to kill off Grees newco plan'
Scotsman Jun 12, 2012
DUFF and Phelps, administrators of Rangers Football Club, issued the following statement today following the news that HMRC would reject the CVA proposal.
Continue reading 'Rangers takeover: Duff and Phelps statement in full'
Daily Mail Jun 12, 2012
Fraser Forster's future at Celtic was shrouded in doubt after his agent revealed the club had so far failed to meet the goalkeeper's wage demands.
Continue reading 'Fraser Forster's Celtic future in doubt'
Celtic Fanzone Jun 12, 2012
More of The Same From Green & Co…. If anyone was deluded enough to believe that all is well down Govan way then I would suggest they think again. Gladys Green, the man who calls himself CEO, is following in the footsteps of the previous 'owners...
Continue reading 'The Way Ahead For Ibrox Club…..'
Alex Thomson's View Jun 12, 2012
Today's the day the taxman, in the shape of HMRC, said not only will he not be walking away from Rangers, but that they, the HMRC, “are the people”. And the people not only want their money back from this catastrophically mismanaged “football club...
Continue reading 'Rangers: the taxman will not walk away'
The Celtic Network Jun 12, 2012
As celebrations are in full swing not only within the Celtic support but supporters of other SPL supports we may all be left feeling a bit deflated as we stand by helpless and watch SPL clubs vote RFC Newco into the SPL. Paul Brennan of CQN who has been...
Continue reading 'Brace your self for Newco in the SPL at your expense'
Scotsman Jun 12, 2012
Horse-trading and hard thinking will determine whether SPL clubs will vote to accept a newco Rangers in the Scottish top flight.
Celtic Quick News Jun 12, 2012
BBC today confirmed what we have been telling you would happen for months, HMRC have rejected the proposed Rangers CVA. One of the world's oldest and most successful football clubs will now be liquidated. Despite what should have been well-informed ...
Continue reading 'HMRC reject CVA as Rangers head for liquidation'
The Celtic Network Jun 12, 2012
On the morning of the 12th of June 2012 I stood on the first tee of my local golf course, joining me on a brisk east coast day was an East Fife fan and two Rangers fans. By the time I rolled in my par putt on the 18th our group consisted of a Celtic fan (...
Continue reading 'I would do walking away'
Mon The Hoops Jun 12, 2012
Those once sombre words of the late great Tommy Burns. They became synonymous with his reign as Celtic manager during the mid-nineties. Now, as the saga over at Ibrox moves further into doom, Tommy's quote, whilst relevant to Goram's performances, tak...
Continue reading 'Andy Goram broke my heart'
VideoCelts Jun 12, 2012
Nikica Jelavic has shown his Premiership strike rivals a clean pair of heels at Euro 2012. With Robin van Persie, Mario Balotelli and Fernando Torres suffering various levels of embarrassment in the opening matches the former SPL striker got off the mark...
Continue reading 'Former SPL striker shows up Premiership ‘strikers’'
VideoCelts Jun 12, 2012
Rangers fans chief Ross Blyth fears that the SPL will block the transfer of the liquidated club to a newco. Today's announcement from HMRC that they won't accept Gladys Green's newco proposals has brought the crisis at Ibrox to a head with less th...
Continue reading 'Rangers fans fear SPL no to newco'
Fritz A. Grandold Jun 12, 2012
It's official. The Rangers Football Club plc will be liquidated and a new company, known right now as Sevco, will attempt to acquire its assets. With these assets Sevco will apply to the Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football Association to al...
Continue reading 'NewRangers are now a sporting reality.'
Celtic FC Jun 12, 2012
AS part of Celtic´s 125th anniversary, and the new home kit pre-order launch, the club has unveiled its Share Your Shirt Campaign. Celtic captain, Scott Brown, sporting the new strip – which was specially designed by Nike to mark such a major milest...
Continue reading 'Celtic launch Share Your Shirt Campaign'
Maley's Bhoys Jun 12, 2012
“The Biggest Extinction Since that of the Dinosaurs” Rangers Football Club were born in 1872, and have now died in 2012. Rather like Twitter, where users are limited to one hundred and forty characters per tweet, Rangers have been limited to one hund...
Continue reading 'Requiescat In Pace, Rangers Football Club (1872)'
The Celtic Network Jun 12, 2012
To the tune of Bye, Bye, Blackbird. All we need noo is Willie Keane to record it Verse 1 Ho, ho, ho and cheerio, we're so glad to see you go, Goodbye Rangers Scottish football's clean again, no more cheats to stain our game Goodbye Rangers Chorus...
Continue reading 'Sing Song – Goodbye RANGERS'
Celtic Quick News Jun 12, 2012
HMRC have confirmed their actions today leave open “potential investigation and pursuit of possible claims against those responsible for the company's financial affairs in recent years”. Chances are, HMRC will investigate the actions of SFA preside...
Continue reading 'Untenable president, repay your loans, Gratuitous Alienation'
VideoCelts Jun 12, 2012
Rangers Football Club will be liquidated on Thursday after HMRC announced that they will reject Charlie Green's CVA proposal. With Green promising supporters a golden future for a cash rich club at the same time as offering less than nine pence in the p...
Continue reading 'Green vows to fight on after liquidation Thursday'
Daily Mail Jun 12, 2012
Artur Boruc says he would keep the door open to a return to Celtic as he confirmed his desire to leave Fiorentina - but admitted he would rather play in a better league.
Celtic Quick News Jun 12, 2012
I took and made a few calls after the BBC broke the news about Rangers liquidation. So much to discuss, so many possibilities and so much uncertainty remains. Rangers are gone and whatever you think or hear about a Newco, … Continue reading →...
Continue reading 'Battle of the Ages ends with LLLLLiquidation Day!'
Tribal Football Jun 12, 2012
Newcastle United are eyeing Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama. read more...
Continue reading 'Newcastle face Liverpool competition for Celtic's Wanyama'
Tribal Football Jun 12, 2012
Artur Boruc has revealed that he would consider a potential return to Celtic. read more...
Continue reading 'Fiorentina’s Boruc open to future Celtic return'
Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 12, 2012
In which I comment on the Directors of Rangers Football Club PLC over the last year, and in light of a recent case decided by Lord Hodge, have a look to see if any of them might be at risk of disqualification for the non-payment of PAYE, NIC and VAT. —...
VideoCelts Jun 12, 2012
Gladys Green has accused HMRC of misleading Rangers over the prospects of his CVA being accepted. News emerged today that HMRC were rejecting Green's proposals forcing the liquidation of the club. Green had made hopeful noises that his CVA would be a...
Continue reading 'Green: We’ve been misled by HMRC'
Scotsman Jun 12, 2012
They effectively forfeit the title to Celtic after being docked 10 points. Duff and Phelps reveal that HMRC lodged their petition to take Rangers into administration over the non-payment of about £9million PAYE and VAT since Whyte's 2011 takeover.
Continue reading 'Timeline: Rangers’ slide towards liquidation'
Tribal Football Jun 12, 2012
QPR are favourites for Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama. The Daily Mail says QPR are at the front of the queue for the 20-year-old. read more...
Continue reading 'QPR set for clear run at Celtic midfielder Wanyama'
Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 12, 2012
In which I politely suggest that Mr Green has got his interpretation of the TUPE regulations wrong, and that he could find his newco left with the players he does not want, whilst the ones he does want leave for nothing. ———————————-...
VideoCelts Jun 12, 2012
Former Celt Paul Hartley is in the running to become the next manager of Hearts. Last week the Jambos parted company with Paolo Sergio with the message going out that a cheaper replacement is required. Sergio refused to accept a substantial pay cut and ...
Continue reading 'Former Celt tipped for Hearts job'
Tribal Football Jun 12, 2012
Magnus Okuonghae has emerged as a transfer target for Scottish champions Celtic according to recent reports. read more...
Celtic FC Jun 12, 2012
WHEN Celtic announced a pre-season friendly match against Dutch giants, Ajax, for this July, it evoked fond memories for Graeme Sinclair. Back in September, 1982, just six weeks after signing for the Bhoys from Dumbarton, 'Sinky' delivered the perform...
Continue reading 'The man who stopped Johan Cruyff'
Scotsman Jun 12, 2012
IN TODAY'S Rumour Mill: Rangers CVA rejected by HMRC; Fraser Forster's Celtic move hampered by wage demands; Hibs step up interest in Michalik plus the rest of the day's football news and gossip.
Continue reading 'The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip'
Scotsman Jun 12, 2012
CELTIC captain Scott Brown was supposed to be promoting his club's 125th anniversary playing kit when he faced the media yesterday.
Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 12, 2012
Niall has been one of the many welcome commenters on my blog, and was gung-ho about the prospects of a CVA being agreed when many thought otherwise. He stuck to his guns, putting forward a number of reasons why a CVA would be approved. Now of course he ha...
Belfast Telegraph Jun 12, 2012
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs have told Rangers they will vote against a Company Voluntary Arrangement.
Continue reading 'HMRC to vote against Rangers CVA offer'
Tribal Football Jun 12, 2012
Former Celtic and Scotland striker Darren Jackson is confident that Victor Wanyama will net the Glasgow club a good transfer fee in a couple of years. read more...
Continue reading 'Jackson: Celtic can make some real money on Wanyama'
Sky Sports Jun 12, 2012
Artur Boruc has indicated that he is set to leave Fiorentina this summer and says he would consider a proposal from former club Celtic.
Continue reading 'Boruc open to Celtic return'
Transfermarkt.co.uk Jun 12, 2012
Rangers have been consigned to liquidation after Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs decided to reject an offer from Gladys Green's consortium. The decision means Green's Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) will fail to achieve the 75% backing needed fr...
Continue reading 'Rangers consigned to liquidation'
Celtic FC Jun 12, 2012
SITUATED just to the left of the dugout as you look out on to the pitch from the Main Stand, today's Seat of the Day is right in the thick of the action here at Celtic Park. Don't miss any of the excitement of the 2012/13 season as the Bhoys battle ...
Continue reading 'Tuesday's Seat of the Day in Paradise'
Yahoo Sport UK Jun 12, 2012
Celtic captain Scott Brown admits he would miss O** F*** games if a newco Rangers was not admitted to the Clydesdale Bank Premier League - but he added that the Ibrox club's past sins were catching up with them.
Continue reading 'No O** F*** clashes 'would be a loss''
Celtic Fanzone Jun 12, 2012
Well WE Do…… The Lions Will Last For Ever.... And now for some….. Happy Days!!!
Continue reading 'And If You Know Your History……'
VideoCelts Jun 12, 2012
The SFA's Head of Refereeing, John Fleming, believes that his whistlers performed very well last season. While there was no repeat of Dougiegate or a refereeing strike the showpiece occasions were dogged by controversial refereeing decisions. Euro 2012 ...
Continue reading 'John Fleming: Our refs performed very well'
Goal.com Jun 12, 2012
However, the Celtic frontman failed to provide any danger himself. Caught offside three times before half time, but should have been given a goal when he headed ball into the net at the end of the first half, only to be judged offside.
Continue reading 'Euro 2012 Player Ratings: Greece 1-2 Czech Republic'
Celtic FC Jun 12, 2012
SCOTT Brown believes Celtic will be ready to hit the ground running for the crucial Champions League third qualifying round at the end of July. It will be the Hoops´ first competitive fixture of the new campaign and they could face teams in the midst o...
Continue reading 'Brown: Bhoys will be ready for Champions League'
Daily Record Jun 12, 2012
SCOTT BROWN admits he would miss O** F*** games if a newco Rangers was not admitted to the SPL - but he added that the Ibrox club's past sins were catching up with them.
Sky Sports Jun 12, 2012
Celtic captain Scott Brown admits he would miss O** F*** matches if a newco Rangers was not admitted to the Scottish Premier League.
Continue reading 'Brown - I'd miss O** F*** games'
Tribal Football Jun 12, 2012
Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster is stalling on a move to Celtic. read more...
Continue reading 'Newcastle keeper Forster stalls Celtic talks'
TEAMtalk Jun 12, 2012
Supporters Assembly vice-president Ross Blyth has warned SPL clubs they cannot afford to block a newco Rangers' admission to the top-flight.
Continue reading 'Blyth warning to SPL clubs'
ETims Jun 12, 2012
Tuesday June 12 HMRC have announced that they will reject the CVA proposed by the Gladys Green consortium. They have also tweeted that liquidation will allow them to thoroughly investigate...
Continue reading 'Celtic Diary - June 12th'
TEAMtalk Jun 12, 2012
Celtic captain Scott Brown admits he would miss O** F*** games if a newco Rangers was not admitted to the Scottish Premier League.
Continue reading 'Brown: I'd miss O** F*** games'
Celtic FC Jun 12, 2012
CELTIC Grassroots football is delighted to announce the full Summer Skill School programme for 2012. The camps are design to offer children of all abilities between the ages of 4-12-years-old a great footballing week, while receiving top class coaching f...
Continue reading 'Summer Skill School programme'
Glasgow Evening Times Jun 12, 2012
CELTIC are pressing Fraser Forster for an answer on the contract offer they have made to the 24-year-old keeper. The stopper who set a new shut-out record last season while on his second loan spell at Parkhead is Neil Lennon's first choice. But if the ...
Continue reading 'Make-your mind up time for Celts goalie Fraser over deal'
Not Celtic Class Jun 12, 2012
Esta semana, todo el interés futbolístico está centrado en el gran torneo. Acabó la primera ronda de partidos de la Eurocopa de Polonia y Ucrania con mal sabor de boca para los jugadores con conexión en el Celtic. Ni Irlanda, ni Grecia, ni Suecia con...
Continue reading 'Célticos en la Eurocopa: primera jornada decepcionante'
TEAMtalk Jun 12, 2012
Motherwell have reiterated their intention to consult fans over an application from a newco Rangers.
Continue reading 'Well will consult fans over Gers'
ETims Jun 12, 2012
Rangers Exam Questions 2013 Etims are pleased to announce that following the latest news from Ibrox and the HMRC rejection of the Rangers CVA, we have been handed an exclusive look...
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TEAMtalk Jun 12, 2012
Fraser Forster's proposed move to Celtic is in doubt as the respective parties look to find common ground over wages.
Continue reading 'Forster's Bhoys switch in doubt'
Not Celtic Class Jun 12, 2012
La Hacienda Real británica acaba de anunciar en el día de hoy que el próximo jueves rechazará el Concurso de Acreedores presentado por el futuro propietario del Rangers, Gladys Green, y no aceptará recortes en la cantidad de dinero que debe el club ...
Continue reading 'La liquidación del Rangers, inevitable tras el rechazo de la HMRC'
ITV Jun 12, 2012
Georgios Samaras had Greece's first sight of goal but the Celtic striker made a mess of meeting Vassilis Torosidis' cross. Chalkias' miserable day continued as he was forced off after just 21 minutes, having pulled up after playing a pass out to ...
Continue reading 'Czech Republic back in the game after win over Greece'
ETims Jun 12, 2012
This is the day...Oh yes it is. Just when you thought it would never end. Up pops HMRC and kills the game stone dead with their rejection of Gladys Green...
Continue reading 'Sing a Happy Song Day'
The Sun Jun 12, 2012
Georgios Samaras had Greece's first sight of goal but the Celtic striker made a mess of meeting Vassilis Torosidis' cross. Chalkias' miserable day continued as he was forced off after just 21 minutes, with Michalis Sifakis coming on to replace him.
Continue reading 'Greece 1 Czech Rep 2'
Glasgow Evening Times Jun 12, 2012
But the Celtic starlet has already come of age in a Hoops and Scotland shirt. What's more, the player who returns to pre-season training in three weeks is anticipated to be even stronger, fitter – and better.
Continue reading 'Petta backs Forrest to come of age for SPL champions'
Sporting Life Jun 12, 2012
Artur Boruc would consider a proposal from Celtic if he leaves Fiorentina this summer.
Continue reading 'Boruc Open To Celtic Return'
Goal.com Jun 12, 2012
"This defeat is not a disaster," the Celtic striker insisted. "Our start was very bad. We tried more in the second half, but we didn't make it. We still have hope. "We continue to believe in qualification as long as we have hope. We have to look forward."...
Continue reading 'Torosidis laments slow start to Czech Republic clash'
ITV Jun 12, 2012
The first person to carry the torch in the town is Jock Stein, the former Scotland and Celtic football manager. Also carrying the torch in the town is the Olympic gold medal sprinter Alan Wells. He won two medals at the Moscow Olympics in 1980.
Continue reading 'Olympic Torch Relay'