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25 June 2012

Rangers newco: 1964 bid to eject minnows could come back to haunt club

Scotsman Jun 25, 2012

Amid much legal wrangling, the smaller clubs – supported by Celtic and their chairman Robert Kelly – survived the move. SFL Operations Director David Thomson recalled: “The book that was launched to mark the centenary of the SFL in 1990 records what...

Strawpoll: what do Rangers fans want for the Newco?

Strawpoll: what do Rangers fans want for the Newco?

Alex Thomson's View Jun 25, 2012

Alex Thomson asks Rangers fans what they want to see from the Newco.

So Farewell: Alan Thompson

So Farewell: Alan Thompson

The Celtic Blog Jun 25, 2012

On the 3rd June 2012 a single murmur on Twitter reached ear drum bursting volume by the time Celtic announced that first team coach Alan 'Thommo' Thompson had been sacked. The original rumour mentioned it would be a legal matter. If only it was as cle...

Am I one of the lunatic fringe? – A personal view of the Rangers saga…

Scotzine Jun 25, 2012

I would count it as the day that I finally lost patience with Mr McCoist and the whole saga. Up until that point between youtube clips and the relentless discussions at work I thought I had a handle on why Rangers were worthy of discussion. Even sympathy.

Victor Wanyama Lost in Translation ?

Victor Wanyama Lost in Translation ?

The Celtic Network Jun 25, 2012

This is the second time in a week I have read that Victor is ready to move south. It has cropped up on the Tribal Football. My personal opinion is that site is constantly full of nonsense half backed stories. So this morning I decided to see where the...

First Battle won. Two still to go

The Celtic Network Jun 25, 2012

Firstly I'd like to congratulate all the SPL fans who made their feeling known to their clubs and winning the No To Newco in the SPL. It is now a certainty that sevco will not ply their trade in the SPL next season at least. It is heartening to know tha...

How do we get the SFL Clubs to say NoToNewco in Div one ?

The Celtic Network Jun 25, 2012

This latest piece of bawbaggery decided by a handful of men Messrs Regan, Doncaster and  Longmuir behind closed doors to re-jig the current set up of Scottish football to allow sevco a company with no players and no licence to participate in S...

The Scottish spring

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 25, 2012

Achieving a common purpose among enough people at time of national crisis has been a centuries old problem in the land of my birth. In Scotland's heroic age auld Alba always had a fighting chance of repelling an invader if enough guys turned up for the ...

Newcastle, QPR target Wanyama ready for Celtic exit

Tribal Football Jun 25, 2012

Newcastle, QPR target Wanyama ready for Celtic exit

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama admits he wants a move to England. Newcastle United, QPR, Stoke City and Swansea City have all been monitoring Wanyama, says the Scottish Sun. read more...

The future is unwritten

The Front of The Bus Jun 25, 2012

I must admit it, I never thought I'd see this day. I knew they were going to die but thought they'd get a Newco in the SPL. Thank God I was wrong.So what now is the future of Scottish football? Here's what I'd do.Set ticket pricesIf this fiasco has taught...

Pirlo’s perfect penalty (video)

VideoCelts Jun 25, 2012

Andrea Pirlo sealed one of the finest individual displays of Euro 2012 with the coolest of penalties to help Italy into a semi-final place against Germany. The 34-year-old had controlled the game for two hours against the labouring Steven Gerrard and Sco...

IN FULL: Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker statements after Rangers departure

Scotzine Jun 25, 2012

Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker have rejected the transfer of their contracts to a Rangers newco and have declared themselves free agents. In a statement issued through their lawyers, the duo have informed Gladys Green and his company - Sevco 5088 ...

Whittaker: No loyalty to the new club

VideoCelts Jun 25, 2012

Steven Whittaker has cast doubts over Charlie Green's newco Sevco as the Yorkshire businessman braces himself for more players refusing to transfer their contracts. Alongside Steven Naismith the former Hibs defender was on the verge of tears as he expl...

Academy coaches continue working with Didier Agathe

Celtic FC Jun 25, 2012

CELTIC'S youth coaches are continuing to develop ties with former Hoops winger, Didier Agathe, and his football academy in Reunion by currently taking part in a two-day event on the French island. Head of Youth, Chris McCart and Academy scout Davie Moss...

Green’s dream sunk as three more SPL clubs say no to newco

VideoCelts Jun 25, 2012

Gladys Green's SPL hopes for Servo are effectively dead in the water with THREE more clubs announcing that they'll be voting no to Servo replacing Rangers. The SPL will formally vote on the matter on July 4 but with six clubs announcing their opposi...

Aberdeen stand up for the fans against Doncaster and Regan

Celtic Quick News Jun 25, 2012

Aberdeen stand up for the fans against Doncaster and Regan

Blogging on the move right now but want to pass comment on one part of the statement by Aberdeen chairman, Stewart Milne.  As he confirmed his club would place the fifth and decisive vote against Sevco being allowed access to … Continue reading →...

Blackpool to return for Celtic’s McCourt

Tribal Football Jun 25, 2012

Blackpool to return for Celtic’s McCourt

Blackpool are believed to be again showing interest in Celtic winger Paddy McCourt. read more...

Celtic win the Battle of the Greens

Celtic FC Jun 25, 2012

Scottish Women's Premier LeagueSunday, June 24, 2012Lennoxtown Celtic 5 (Cunningham 2, Grant, Thomson, Jones)Hibernian 2DESPITE going a goal behind after only five minutes, Celtic's Women stormed back to defeat Hibernian by 5-2 in this latest Battle...

Aberdeen declaration of ‘no’ vote against newco Rangers means SPL exclusion a near certainty

Scotsman Jun 25, 2012

ABERDEEN today became the fifth club to declare their opposition to allowing Rangers back into the SPL.

Rangers newco: Gladys Green defiant as club faces exit from SPL

Scotsman Jun 25, 2012

Rangers newco: Charles Green defiant as club faces exit from SPL

Five SPL clubs have yet to reveal how they intend to vote – Celtic, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, Ross County and St Mirren.

Victor Wanyama: “Sería difícil abandonar el Celtic, no terrible”

Not Celtic Class Jun 25, 2012

Victor Wanyama: “Sería difícil abandonar el Celtic, no terrible”

Para entrar, primero dejen salir. Ésta es la filosofía que parece inculcar el Celtic durante las últimas semanas, en las que ha quedado claro la preferencia de la directiva a que el resto de clubes muevan piezas (aparte de aclarar el futuro del Rangers...

The bit in the middle

Joanne Lennie Jun 25, 2012

I was sitting alone in a coffee shop (Costa not Cafe Nero, controversial!) the other day and it wasnt until that moment that I realised how much I loved watching other people. Its fascinating in a way that allows you to escape your own life and wander int...

The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip

Scotsman Jun 25, 2012

The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip

Hearts and Dundee United have also came out publicly on their opposition to the move • The Celtic Supporters Association has voted unanimously to boycott any club which votes in favour of allowing a newly-formed Rangers back into the SPL • Former ...

Time To Turn Our Focus Back On Celtic…

Celtic Fanzone Jun 25, 2012

Bhoys Need Our Support Ever since the club formerly known as Rangers entered administration and probably for a while before that, there seems to have been a lack of focus on the team that matters…..CELTIC. Now I'm as guilty as the next, maybe even mor...

Hibs will take £250k hit to send newco Rangers down

Scotsman Jun 25, 2012

Hibs are prepared to take a £250,000 “hit” to oppose a newco Rangers playing in the SPL, the Evening News can reveal today.

Pensioner Bhoy – Raging Bulls

Celtic Hub Jun 25, 2012

Raging Bulls http://followfollowfail.blogspot.com/2012/06/is-situation-affecting-your-personal.html It would appear from the above that perhaps with the potential for a large number of raging bulls running amok, all china shops in and around Glasgow might...

St.Johnstone make it SIX SPL clubs to say no to the Rangers newco

Scotzine Jun 25, 2012

Perth side St.Johnstone have announced they intend to vote no to the Rangers newco entering the SPL, coming hours after Inverness Caley and Aberdeen signalled their intentions also. A statement on the official club website, read: “The ongoing uncertaint...

The Catalanification of Modern Day Football

The Bhoy McClay Jun 25, 2012

& The Evil Superpowers out to curtail its mission. That's one way to stop him – Iniesta takes on Croatia   I am amazed at the current crop of journalists and fans who have now become 'bored' & disillusioned with the pure, passing game of ...

Leverkusen, Werder Bremen keen on Celtic’s Ki

Tribal Football Jun 25, 2012

German clubs Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen are showing considerable interest in Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-yueng according to his agents. read more...

Green will pursue any Rangers star who quits

Belfast Telegraph Jun 25, 2012

Gladys Green and Rangers players were on a collision course last night over whether they should transfer to his new company or not.

Players have “no loyalty to the new club”

Celtic Quick News Jun 25, 2012

The notion that Newco is the same as Oldco took a bit of a battering yesterday from two employees of Rangers Football Club PLC, Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker. Naismith said, “I am extremely proud of the actions we took … Continue reading →...

Victor Wanyama keen to move to Barclays Premeir League side

Daily Mail Jun 25, 2012

Victor Wanyama keen to move to Barclays Premeir League side

Victor Wanyama has signalled his desire to leave Celtic and join a club in England, just 12 months after joining Parkhead from Belgian side Beerschot.

Police probe Craig Whyte’s acquisition of Rangers

Scotzine Jun 25, 2012

Scotland's biggest police force are to launch an investigation into Craig Whyte's purchase of Rangers Football Club in May 2011, before the 140-year-old institution went into administration in February this year.The Crown Office has instructed Strathclyde...

Inverness and Aberdeen no to newco votes consign Rangers to lower leagues

Scotzine Jun 25, 2012

Inverness and Aberdeen no to newco votes consign Rangers to lower leagues

Inverness and Aberdeen have today announced their intentions to vote against the readmission of a Rangers newco into the Scottish Premier League. They join the ranks of Hearts, Hibs and Dundee United who have also signalled their intentions to vote agains...

Green promises not to walk away

VideoCelts Jun 25, 2012

Gladys Green has promised not to walk away from Rangers even though the SPL have shown a red card to his Servo bid. Six clubs have gone public announcing that they will vote against Green's attempt to transfer the SPL share held by Rangers to his newc...

Newco Rangers set for SPL rejection

Transfermarkt.co.uk Jun 25, 2012

Newco Rangers set for SPL rejection

Gladys Green's Rangers have been effectively consigned to start life outside the Scottish Premier League with Aberdeen becoming the crucial fifth club to confirm they will vote against a newco application. Inverness had earlier joined Hearts, Dundee U...

Is it Annan other year in which they fall short?

Scotzine Jun 25, 2012

As the youngest club in the Scottish Football League, Annan Athletic have been like a breath of fresh air. Their success in lower leagues has continued in the Scottish Football League with a degree of some success within the 3rd Division and even more suc...

Green bullish on Rangers future

BBC Jun 25, 2012

Gladys Green remains confident that a newco Rangers can flourish despite facing the certainty of SPL rejection.

Newco Rangers set for SPL rejection

Daily Express Jun 25, 2012

Gladys Green's Rangers have been effectively consigned to start life outside the Scottish Premier League with Aberdeen becoming the crucial fifth club to confirm they will vote against a newco application.

Police to investigate Rangers acquisition

Belfast Telegraph Jun 25, 2012

The Crown Office has instructed Strathclyde Police to conduct a criminal investigation into the acquisition of Rangers Football Club in May last year and the subsequent financial management of the club.

Police to probe Rangers takeover

BBC Jun 25, 2012

A criminal investigation is to be launched into Craig Whyte's takeover of Rangers Football Club in May last year.

Kayal to be back at full fitness for Celtic

Tribal Football Jun 25, 2012

Kayal to be back at full fitness for Celtic

Beram Kayal is confident he will be at his best for Celtic when next season kicks off. read more...

Los clubes escoceses expulsan al nuevo Rangers de la SPL

Not Celtic Class Jun 25, 2012

La votación oficial será el 4 de julio, pero ya sabemos que el nuevo Rangers, que pretende obtener la plaza de la antigua organización, no seguirá en la máxima división escocesa si los clubes cumplen su palabra. Necesitaba del consentimiento de ocho...

D-Day for Fraser Forster as Celtic call for answer

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 25, 2012

D-Day for Fraser Forster as Celtic call for answer

The Englishman has been stalling on putting pen to paper on a new offer since the end of last season. Parkhead boss Neil Lennon is desperate to land the highly-rated stopper on a permanent deal from Barclays Premier League club Newcastle United after ...

Didier Agathe: Celtic players must share Euro vision

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 25, 2012

Didier Agathe: Celtic players must share Euro vision

CELTIC stars turning up for pre-season training at Lennoxtown should all share the steely focus of Champions League group stage qualification. That was the message from former Hoops hero Didier Agathe today as he looked ahead to his old club's forthcoming...

Celtic ace ready to return

Vital Football Jun 25, 2012

Celtic ace ready to return

Midfield ace Beram Kayal can't wait to get back into action and launch Celtic towards the Champions League group stage.

Celtic set to be paired with Euro minnows in second round of Champions League qualifiers

Daily Record Jun 25, 2012

CELTIC will fancy their chances of getting through the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Victor Wanyama remains happy at Celtic but is open to Premier League move

STV Sport Jun 25, 2012

Victor Wanyama remains happy at Celtic but is open to Premier League move

The Kenyan midfielder says 'it would not be a terrible thing' if the Glasgow side let him leave.

Germans eyeing Ki - agent

Sporting Life Jun 25, 2012

Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen are both interested in Celtic ace Ki Sung-yueng.

Celtic Diary - June 25th

ETims Jun 25, 2012

Monday June 25 Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen are the latest sides to be linked with Ki Seung Yeung, giving the Korean several options, as well as a chance to shine...

QPR, Newcastle, Stoke target Wanyama has plans to leave Celtic for Premier League

Tribal Football Jun 25, 2012

QPR, Newcastle, Stoke target Wanyama has plans to leave Celtic for Premier League

Victor Wanyama has given the strongest indication yet that he would like to have a shot at the English Premier League despite wanting to remain with Celtic. read more...

Germans eye Ki

Sky Sports Jun 25, 2012

Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen are both interested in Celtic ace Ki Sung-yuneg, his agents have confirmed.

Caley to vote against Rangers

Daily Express Jun 25, 2012

Inverness have joined the growing ranks of clubs who will reject an application from a newco Rangers to join the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Caley to say 'no' in Gers vote

TEAMtalk Jun 25, 2012

Inverness have joined the growing ranks of clubs to confirm they will reject an application from a newco Rangers to join the SPL.

Dunfermline eye SPL reinstatement

BBC Jun 25, 2012

Dunfermline expect to be reinstated in the Scottish Premier League now that a newco Rangers bid for membership appears to have failed.

Newco Rangers to be refused SPL entry as six clubs say they will vote no

STV Sport Jun 25, 2012

Aberdeen and St Johnstone confirm they will not support the transfer of membership for Rangers.

Midfielder continues to hint south

Vital Football Jun 25, 2012

Midfielder continues to hint south

Celtic's Victor Wanyama continues to heavily hint towards a move to the English Premier League.

Wanyama keen on England

Sky Sports Jun 25, 2012

Wanyama keen on England

Celtic starlet Victor Wanyama has admitted that he is open to a move to England.

Police to probe Whyte takeover

TEAMtalk Jun 25, 2012

The Crown Office has ordered a criminal investigation into Craig Whyte's takeover of Rangers and the financial management of the SPL club.

Wanyama open to Prem move

TEAMtalk Jun 25, 2012

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama says he would be keen to listen to any offers from a Premier League side with five clubs reported to be keen.

Hibs to vote against SPL newco

BBC Jun 25, 2012

Hibernian have become the third club to publically state they will vote against newco Rangers' application to join the Scottish Premier League.

Iwan Roberts: Bellamy has unfinished business at Cardiff City

Goal.com Jun 25, 2012

"Craig knew Malky had great experience at Celtic, a massive club. He had major respect for what he had achieved in the game," Roberts added. "He knew Malky was an intelligent man football-wise. "You could tell [in the] early stages that Malky was going to...

Green stands by Gers project

TEAMtalk Jun 25, 2012

Gladys Green says he and his investors are resolute in their project despite the prospect of newco Rangers launching outside of the SPL.

Hibernian to vote against newco Rangers in SPL

Herald Scotland Jun 25, 2012

Hibernian to vote against newco Rangers in SPL

Hibernian last night joined Hearts and Dundee United in declaring their intention to vote against the inclusion of a newco Rangers in the Scottish Premier League.

Wanyama keen on England

Sporting Life Jun 25, 2012

Celtic starlet Victor Wanyama has admitted that he is open to a move to England.

Police to probe Whyte takeover

Daily Express Jun 25, 2012

The Crown Office has ordered a criminal investigation into Craig Whyte's takeover of Rangers and the subsequent financial management of the club.

Rangers set to miss out on the SPL

RTÉ Sport Jun 25, 2012

Gladys Green's Rangers were today effectively consigned to start life outside the Scottish Premier League when Aberdeen became the crucial fifth club to confirm they would vote against a newco application.

Gers set to start outside SPL

TEAMtalk Jun 25, 2012

Rangers are set to start next season outside of the SPL after Inverness and Aberdeen confirmed they would vote against a newco application.

Rangers could lose whole team

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 25, 2012

ST JOHNSTONE are set to push Rangers closer to SPL oblivion today by confirming they will vote against the newco club being granted a place in our top flight next term. The Perth club's chairman Steve Brown is expected to release a statement confirming hi...

Players face legal threat if they quit club

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 25, 2012

RANGERS chief executive Gladys Green has threatened legal action against any players who refuse to transfer to his newco team and any clubs who try to sign them. The threat came after Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker both announced their objections t...