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Celtic FC News Archive

13 June 2012

Hearts and Hibs fans unite against SPL deal with newco Rangers

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

Hearts and Hibs fans have both given the thumbs down to newco Rangers being invited into the SPL. Yesterday's announcement from HMRC has brought a level of clarity to the issue that has dogged Scottish football since February when Rangers entered admin...

Rangers and History. It’s Very Simple and Neil Doncaster Has the Answer

Rangers and History. It’s Very Simple and Neil Doncaster Has the Answer

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 13, 2012

The issue of history looms large in the minds of football fans at all times, but especially now, as “Rangers” face the possibility losing their great heritage and list of trophies and competitions won, should the team re-emerge as a newco. There are l...

ArabTrust: No sympathy for Rangers after revelations and bully boy tactics

ArabTrust: No sympathy for Rangers after revelations and bully boy tactics

Scotzine Jun 13, 2012

The Dundee United supporters group, the ArabTrust have released a statement which shows little sympathy for Rangers after the club inches closer to liquidation following HMRC's decision to reject the CVA this week.ArabTRUST chairman Derek Robertson hit ou...

The Headline We have all waited for

The Headline We have all waited for

The Celtic Network Jun 13, 2012

It's finally here and stuck right on the front page of the rag that spent most of the past year saying this could never happen. The paper that gave us 'Wealth Off The Radar', 'Motherwell Born Billionaire' and 'Rangers are too big to fail' a...

The Death Of Rangers FC, 1872 – 2012

Double Trouble Jun 13, 2012

“HMRC has taken the view that the public interest will be better served with the liquidation of The Rangers Football Club plc” These are the words from a statement by Paul Clark of Duff and Phelps, one of the administrators of Rangers FC PLC (in admin...

Paying a tribute to Rangers

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 13, 2012

Do you believe life after liquidation? There are certain states where there is no equivocation, no ambiguity nor shades of grey. Death is like that. You can't be a little dead any more than a woman can be slightly pregnant. With companies-and a football...

Fraser Wishart confirms Rangers player right to walkaway from newco ‘deal’

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

Fraser Wishart has confirmed that all Rangers players are free to walk away from any newco. The news is a body blow to Gladys Green's newco plans which should be revealed tomorrow after the rejection of his CVA proposal from creditors. Green had hope...

Boruc announces Fiorentina departure

Tribal Football Jun 13, 2012

Artur Boruc has declared he's ready to leave Fiorentina. The Poland goalkeeper has also opened the door to joining Celtic. read more...

PFA Scotland statement in full over Rangers’ player contracts

Scotzine Jun 13, 2012

PFA Scotland today released the following statement regarding the players currently under contract at Rangers.PFA Scotland as the trade union for Professional Footballers in Scotland is the only body involved in the Rangers FC insolvency whose paramount c...

We Can’t Be Held to Ransom by a TV Deal

The Celtic Network Jun 13, 2012

Once again the fear of losing out on a poor TV deal has raised it's head as a reason for allowing A Newco Rangers into the SPL. We have heard this being raised over the past few months and it's about to be ramped right up by the media until the SPL vo...

Rangers’ Future.

Henry Clarson Jun 13, 2012

Only kidding. They don't have one.

Former Celt is favourite to replace Redknapp as Spurs boss

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

Davie Moyes has been installed as the bookies favourite to take over from Harry Redknapp as Spurs manager. After a dramatic 48 hours of claim and counter claim Redknapp left Spurs tonight following talks with chairman Daniel Levy. Details of his departur...

BT pay £6.5m per match to take Premiership games off ESPN

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

BT have agreed an eye-popping £6.5m per match deal with the Premiership to replace ESPN. The three year deal gives the Premiership a 70% increase in broadcasting revenue with BSkyB remaining as the chief broadcaster. With a recession going on and adver...

Green is wrong, players are all free agents

Celtic Quick News Jun 13, 2012

“If the players choose not to transfer they will then be in breach of contract” said Gladys Green yesterday.  How desperate is this man?  Rangers players, every single one of them, work for Rangers Football Club PLC, a company which … Continue re...

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Q&A at Fadó Irish Pub

iCeltic Jun 13, 2012

The Rebel Journalist, Phil Mac Giolla Bhain is coming to Philadelphia for a Question & Answer session at Fadó Irish Pub at 15th & Locust Streets on Friday, August 10 from 1-4pm (Tentative). This will be the official kick off event for the “Celt...

Speak his name in hushed tones

Celtic Quick News Jun 13, 2012

For three months a charade took place, where Craig Whyte – who is and will remain owner of Rangers until they are finally 'flushed away', Duff and Phelps, The Blue Knight(s), Bill Miller, Gladys Green, several members of the accountancy … Continu...

The Day The Rangers Died

The Front of The Bus Jun 13, 2012

I used to always tell folk that 1988 was my favourite birthday, that was when Ray Houghton stuck it in the net versus England. Close to that was 1992 when I turned 18 and my drinkiing session started at 9am in The Gunner and ended at 4am in The Liquid Roo...

Rangers liquidation: Fans should have say on where newco club plays - MP

Scotsman Jun 13, 2012

RANGERS fans should have “genuine input” into where their club plays its football, now it has been consigned to liquidation, the MP for the Ibrox area has suggested.

Richard Gough wants Rangers culprits jailed for life

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

Richard Gough wants the Rangers culprits jailed for life. Yesterday's news that HMRC would reject Gladys Green's CVA proposal was followed by a chilling statement warning that 'liquidation provides the best opportunity to protect taxpayers, by all...

Liverpool, Newcastle target Wanyama wants Celtic to consider offers

Tribal Football Jun 13, 2012

Liverpool, Newcastle target Wanyama wants Celtic to consider offers

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama has urged the club to ponder any decent offers that come their way regarding his services. read more...

CHARLES GREEN Purveyor of Horse Manure

The Celtic Network Jun 13, 2012

Never got much of a sleep during the night so I read my way through all the on line MSM news papers knowing full well that they would be fully concerned with the club formally known as Rangers FC in administration. In a few of the articles I came across...

Let’s Be Honest……Nothing’s Changed!

Celtic Fanzone Jun 13, 2012

Spin, Lies, Denial, Just More of The Same…… If you keep telling yourself something often enough, you'll start believing it. I'm sure it's called brainwashing. I tried it last night before I went to bed. I kept repeating, “I am 6′, I am 6′,...

Rennes threaten Liverpool, QPR plans for Wanyama

Tribal Football Jun 13, 2012

Rennes threaten Liverpool, QPR plans for Wanyama

Rennes are ready to join the battle for Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama. The Scottish Sun says Rennes could spark a bidding war for Wanyama if they flog French star Yann M'Vila. read more...

Newco Rangers face battle with walkaway players

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

Rangers face further court action with the Scottish Professional Footballers Association over whether players can walk away for free. Ibrox administrator Paul Clark claimed last night that all contracts will be transferred over to a newco on existing ter...

SPL clubs all need Rangers: Goram

Belfast Telegraph Jun 13, 2012

Former Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram has warned the Scottish Premier League clubs who will decide what level of football will be played at Ibrox next season — "be careful what you wish for."...

Rangers takeover: Despite losing income fans believe SFL is best option

Scotsman Jun 13, 2012

RANGERS Supporters' Assembly vice-president Ross Blyth has warned Scottish Premier League clubs they cannot afford to block a newco Rangers' admission to the top-flight.

Rangers takeover: Inverness will ask supporters before newco vote

Scotsman Jun 13, 2012

INVERNESS chairman Kenny Cameron has pledged to consult fans over a newco Rangers application.

Wednesday's Seat of the Day in Paradise

Celtic FC Jun 13, 2012

SITUATED in the Jock Stein Stand, today's Seat of the Day presents an excellent view of the action and could be YOUR seat at the home of the champions for the 2012/13 season! Follow the Bhoys as they aim to build on last year's success and bring more...

To Keep Rangers Afloat, Can Duff & Phelps Seek Judicial Review of HMRC’s Rejection of the CVA?

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 13, 2012

Mark Twain once said “Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Today's newspapers in Scotland have pronounced the last rites over Rangers Football Club. However, I suggest in this piece that the Death Certificate could have been signed pr...

Ex-Hearts chairman says SPL can cope without Rangers

Scotsman Jun 13, 2012

“The question of whether Scottish football would survive without Celtic or Rangers has been asked before,” he said. “A few years ago the O** F*** talked of leaving Scotland to play south of the border. If it had happened, hypothetically, would ...

Rennes see Celtic’s Wanyama as potential M’Vila replacement

Tribal Football Jun 13, 2012

Rennes see Celtic’s Wanyama as potential M’Vila replacement

French club Rennes are believed to be monitoring the contract situation of Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama. read more...

Rangers. Ha! Ha! Ha!

Celtic Underground Jun 13, 2012

Eddie and Harry come to bury Rangers, not to praise them. The feed for the podcast can be found here . Remember you can subscribe via itunes here . {mp3remote}http://traffic.libsyn.com/celticunderground/cu181.mp3{/mp3remote}...

Denial - Not a river in Egypt

ETims Jun 13, 2012

When denial prevents someone from seeking help they need, it can be a serious problem. After the stage of denial comes blame. A failure to rationalise and accept responsibility for...

Wanyama open to move

Sky Sports Jun 13, 2012

Wanyama open to move

Celtic starlet Victor Wanyama is a target for a host of English clubs and is hopeful of sealing a move this summer, Sky Sports understands.

Izaguirre helps Honduras back on track to Brazil

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

Izaguirre helps Honduras back on track to Brazil

Honduras kept their World Cup hopes alive with a 0-0 draw against Canada in Toronto last night. Emilio Izaguirre played in his fourth international since Celtic collected the SPL trophy as the Hondurans bounced back from their 2-0 home defeat from Panama...

Not having Rangers would help Hearts’

Scotsman Jun 13, 2012

A HEARTS supporters' chief today declared that his club could thrive in the SPL without Rangers because they would stand a stronger chance of challenging Celtic for the league championship. Steve Kilgour, secretary of the Federation of Hearts Supporters...

End of Season Review Part VII: Off The Pitch

TalkCeltic Jun 13, 2012

Off The Pitch End of Season Review 2011/12 - Part VII A triumphant 20-point victory margin in the race for the SPL title, unlucky defeats at Hampden in the domestic cups and a creditable showing in the Europa League's toughest group ensured that this ...

Celtic mull over keeper options

BBC Jun 13, 2012

Celtic identify potential goalkeeper targets as Fraser Forster continues to mull over a contract offer.

Win a chance to meet the manager and play the Celtic way!

Celtic FC Jun 13, 2012

THIS summer, aspiring Celts will get the chance to 'train and play the Celtic way' at the latest Summer Skill School and we have one place to giveaway in a special competition for young supporters! To win, all you have to do is nominate a child, aged...

The post Rangers age begins for Scottish football

VideoCelts Jun 13, 2012

With the news that HMRC have refused the proposed CVA that Gladys Green tried to get them to agree to, the most likely thing to happen next is that Rangers will be liquidated. I am not a finance expert, or an expert in anything really for that matter, bu...

FAI boss Delaney stripped by fans

The Sun Jun 13, 2012

Richie O'Farrell, 24, from Blackrock, Dublin, who's at Euro 2012 with his Wayside Celtic pals, told of bumping into the FAI boss. He said: “We were wandering around Sopot feeling sorry for ourselves after the Croatia game and couldn't believe it .

‘Not having Rangers would help Hearts’

Scotsman Jun 13, 2012

A HEARTS supporters' chief today declared that his club could thrive in the SPL without Rangers because they would stand a stronger chance of challenging Celtic for the league championship.

Brown expects no Victor move

Vital Football Jun 13, 2012

Brown expects no Victor move

Celtic skipper Scott Brown is expecting midfielder Victor Wanyama to stay loyal and remain at the club.

Fans have say on newco Rangers

TEAMtalk Jun 13, 2012

Inverness chairman Kenny Cameron has pledged to consult fans over a newco Rangers application.

The football authorities: Ibrox hopes now lie with contrition and compromise

Herald Scotland Jun 13, 2012

CHARLES Green will attempt to strike deals with other Scottish Premier League clubs in an attempt to drum up enough support to get his newco Rangers into the SPL next season.

Rangers’ attempt at a CVA fails as liquidation beckons

Scotzine Jun 13, 2012

Today it emerged that HMRC will reject the CVA offered by Rangers and push the club into liquidation. This means that, on Thursday afternoon insolvency firm BDO will be appointed as Liquidators and subsequently, The Rangers Football Club PLC (company numb...

Newcastle keeper Forster denies delaying Celtic negotiations

Tribal Football Jun 13, 2012

Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster denies he's put the brakes on a move to Celtic. read more...

Celtic talks with Newcastle’s Forster have not stalled says agent

Tribal Football Jun 13, 2012

Fraser Forster is not holding Celtic to ransom despite some reports suggesting otherwise. read more...

Agent: Wanyama open to PL move

TEAMtalk Jun 13, 2012

Agent: Wanyama open to PL move

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama is a target for five Premier League clubs and is prepared to listen to offers, his agent has revealed.

Ghirls reach century milestone

Celtic FC Jun 13, 2012

CELTIC Women's team passed a significant milestone last weekend when they beat Kilmarnock 5-0 in the Scottish Cup, because it was the side's 100th victory in all competitions. The Hoops, who had beaten Killie on league business just a few days before,...

Track and field: First glimpse at London Olympic opening ceremony

Scotsman Jun 13, 2012

“A maypole is no place for a thistle,” he said. But he added: “Pre-reformation dances around maypoles were found throughout the Celtic world. So why not give it another whirl for the Olympics? I hope Scotland is well represented.” A spokesman for ...

End of the line for O** F*** derby?

Herald Scotland Jun 13, 2012

End of the line for Old Firm derby?

IT just so happened that the Celtic captain was speaking to the media on the day it emerged that their historic rivals were to be liquidated. So it seemed like the least we could do was canvass his opinions on the subject. For the record, Scott Brown ...

The administrators: Duff & Phelps turn attentions to newco preparations

Herald Scotland Jun 13, 2012

RANGERS' administrators were last night finalising details of a newco with Gladys Green after all parties conceded hope of a creditors' voluntary agreement was now gone following the refusal by HMRC to back it.

Green: Gers stars under contract

TEAMtalk Jun 13, 2012

Gladys Green claims Rangers players will be in breach of their contracts if they refuse to transfer to his newco club.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon targets journeyman defender Magnus Okuonghae

Daily Record Jun 13, 2012

Celtic boss Neil Lennon targets journeyman defender Magnus Okuonghae

CELTIC could land Colchester defender Magnus Okuonghae for nothing.

Celtic skipper Brown: I would miss the O** F*** matches I thrive on

Tribal Football Jun 13, 2012

Celtic skipper Brown: I would miss the Old Firm matches I thrive on

Celtic captain Scott Brown admits he would miss O** F*** clashes with Rangers if the club were forced out of the Scottish Premier League. read more...

Third Division start for sake of game's integrity

Herald Scotland Jun 13, 2012

Third Division start for sake of games integrity

A spokeswoman for Celtic Supporters Trust said it had already written to other clubs and the SPL warning them that the integrity of Scottish football was at stake. She said: "We do not believe a newco Rangers should be allowed direct entry into the SPL.

Celtic Diary - June 13th

ETims Jun 13, 2012

Wednesday June 13 After a light refreshment yesterday, and for the first time ever actually having a hangover before going to bed, its good to hear that Margaret Thatcher and Ian...