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Celtic FC News Archive

30 June 2012

It's not just Rangers' fans who should mourn

The Guardian Jun 30, 2012

A prolonged period without their oldest rivals will hurt CelticSoon the parents of today's hothouse children will be obliged to consider Glasgow when choosing a good MBA degree for their gilded offspring. For the last four months the city's street parlanc...

Former Celtic chairman Brian Quinn’s UEFA financial role

Former Celtic chairman Brian Quinn’s UEFA financial role

Scotsman Jun 30, 2012

Former Celtic chairman Brian Quinn has been appointed to the new UEFA group which will decide on whether clubs comply with the governing body's licensing and financial fair play regulations.

There are people in Hampden who have long predicted the Rangers meltdown

Alex Thomson's View Jun 30, 2012

If Rangers Newco is simply invited into the First Division, what's to stop any other club simply going bust and demanding the same treatment.

Sevco Rangers Bankers Revealed! Sevco Not Taking Direct Debits for Season Tickets

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 30, 2012

  A new statement from Sevco's finance directors, Brian Stockbridge today. My comments are in Bold. “Over the last few days it has become apparent that there is confusion regarding direct debit arrangements for season tickets. This has arisen primari...

Keeper snubs Premiership for SPL

Keeper snubs Premiership for SPL

VideoCelts Jun 30, 2012

Fraser Forster has decided to snub Premiership makeweights Newcastle to sign for Champions League hopefuls Celtic. Faced with a potential forty year plus wait to win a domestic trophy, the fun loving Geordies haven't won a pot during Forster's lifeti...

Despite reports, they have walked away by Shi-Thim

Celtic Hub Jun 30, 2012

Despite reports, they have walked away……………… So more of the old guard have decided that their future remains with Glasgow Rangers FC rather than Sevco Rangers 2012. Once again, as if we the Celtic family weren't already aware off, the media ...

When There’s No Room Left In Hell…

Henry Clarson Jun 30, 2012

I still haven't seen a single reason to justify the proposition that a re-branded, papered-over-the-cracks version of the liquidated Rangers Football Club should be allowed to enter the senior leagues at any level at all. There is no basis for making an...

Former Rangers striker makes Swiss move

VideoCelts Jun 30, 2012

Former Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty has signed for Sion. The 24-year-old joined Rangers from Burnley for £3.5m in 2008 and scored 38 goals during his time at Ibrox. Lafferty was one of ten players to inform Gladys Green that he wouldn't be transfer...

Rangers newco: After SPL fans forced rejection SFL hears same mesage

Scotsman Jun 30, 2012

Now we are seeing supporters of all 12 clubs, and that includes Rangers, rejecting the placing of money before the sport, and the pantomime this creates, wherein the league must have a Celtic and Rangers in it no matter what, and the other clubs just have...

Forster agrees permanent deal at Celtic

Herald Scotland Jun 30, 2012

FRASER FORSTER will sign a contract to become Celtic's permanent goalkeeper after spending the last two seasons at Parkhead on loan from Newcastle.

The Phoney War

The Front of The Bus Jun 30, 2012

Like most summers, most football fans are bored shitless by this weekend. Even the thought of the Euro 2012 final tomorrow can't hide us from the fact that we are six weeks from season end but five weeks still from season start.You young cunts actual...

Clubs prepare to call in FIFA to secure player freedoms

VideoCelts Jun 30, 2012

FIFA are set to enter the Sevco controversy as the SFA run up the white flag. Jamie Ness, Steven Whittaker and Kyle Lafferty have all signed contracts with clubs who will have to contact the SFA for an international transfer certificate. The former Ibro...

Abject failure of leadership

Celtic Quick News Jun 30, 2012

After they hatched their plan to blackmail Scottish Football League clubs into voting Newco into the First Division, Stewart Regan, Neil Doncaster and David Longmuir might have paused to wonder what reaction they would receive. You better believe they did...

A Look at the Sevco Scotland Website – aka Rangers.co.uk – The Spin-Meisters Take Over

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 30, 2012

In which I have a look at the Rangers.co.uk website and see that the Barnum style season ticket promotion is in full swing, and that the website is putting across the message that all is well – steady as she goes. I also offer a few thoughts about seaso...

Boxing: Scott Harrison shows few signs of rust with dominant display on return to ring

Scotsman Jun 30, 2012

In a thrilling contest, Simpson lifted the Celtic title with a sixth round stoppage of Appleby.

Rangers.co.uk Ltd Operates “Rangers” Website Under Director Donald McIntyre. Could It Be Sued by Liquidator?

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 30, 2012

In which I wonder about the operator of the “Rangers” website, and am rather surprised to see who the only Director is. I also look at the possibility that the liquidator of Rangers Football Club PLC could end up taking court action for payment agains...

Rangers newco: Clyde hit out at SPL ‘threats’ in ‘rushed’ proposal

Scotsman Jun 30, 2012

Clyde have joined the ranks of the Scottish Football League clubs who oppose plans to put the Rangers newco in the Irn-Bru First Division.

Clyde hit out at hasty cobbled together newco plan

VideoCelts Jun 30, 2012

Third Division Clyde have issued a strong worded statement condemning plans to create a First Division place for Sevco. Plans hatched between the SFA, SPL and SFL have been roundly criticised by supporters and clubs throughout the game with the Cumbernau...

Newcastle keeper Forster strikes Celtic terms

Tribal Football Jun 30, 2012

Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster is on his way to Celtic. The Daily Mail says Celtic finally tied up an agreement that will see Forster make a permanent switch to Parkhead. read more...

Now it is fact -Greed runs the game in Scotland

The Celtic Network Jun 30, 2012

Whilst stoating about the internet I came across this picture which I feel illustrates why Scottish football finds its self in current shambolic state. It's that's all about the money or to put it in more factual terms the money men brought in to run...

Third Division Clyde say Rangers newco should start at bottom

Scotsman Jun 30, 2012

Clyde have joined the ranks of the Scottish Football League clubs who oppose plans to put the Rangers newco in the Irn-Bru First Division.

Clubs criticise Rangers proposals

BBC Jun 30, 2012

Raith Rovers and Clyde insist plans to place the Rangers newco in Scottish Division One should not be forced upon clubs.

If You Know The History 30th June 1983 Billy McNeill heads for Manchester City

Jim Craig CSC Jun 30, 2012

30th June 1983 Billy McNeill heads for Manchester City Billy McNeill took over from Jock Stein as manager of Celtic on 29th May 1978 and immediately embarked on a pretty successful period in the post. Under his control, Celtic won the League title in 197...

Hearts season ticket surge

Herald Scotland Jun 30, 2012

Hearts have reported an increase in season ticket sales in the wake of Vladimir Romanov's emphatic comments over newco Rangers.

Green submits application for newco to join SFA

Herald Scotland Jun 30, 2012

Gladys Green last night submitted the paperwork required for the Scottish Football Association to process the application by newco Rangers for membership status.

Tartan reigns as low-key and comfy dominate Brave premiere

Scotsman Jun 30, 2012

Her £15,000 pendant had been created for the event by silver-smiths Hamilton & Inches, and featured a central amethyst within diamond-encrusted silver woven into a Celtic knot, all strung on pearls. A pair of silver Terry de Havilland platform sandal...

Celtic target completes move

Vital Football Jun 30, 2012

Celtic target Keith Andrews has completed a free transfer move to relegated Bolton Wanderers.

Fleck: Gers owners have lied

TEAMtalk Jun 30, 2012

John Fleck says he and his team-mates are being driven out of newco Rangers by the "lies" of the club's hierarchy.

Green calls for Rangers fans to support him

Belfast Telegraph Jun 30, 2012

Rangers chief executive Gladys Green has urged fans to back his consortium instead of resorting to what he described as attempts to undermine their rescue plans for the club.

Partick Thistle release club statement on Newco Rangers

STV Sport Jun 30, 2012

Thistle have released a statement saying they will consider all options before voting on Rangers Newco.

Celtic settle Alan Thompson dispute out of court

STV Sport Jun 30, 2012

The club have settled their dispute with their former coach, without going to court.

Clyde oppose Rangers plan

TEAMtalk Jun 30, 2012

Clyde have joined the ranks of the Scottish Football League clubs who oppose plans to put the Rangers newco in the Irn-Bru First Division.

Maroon Memories: Partick Thistle 1-4 Hearts, October 25, 2003

Scotsman Jun 30, 2012

HEARTS manager Craig Levein made drastic changes to the side which had capitulated so meekly when losing 5-0 to Celtic in glasgow tyhe previous weekend, as Hearts faced bottom club Partick Thistle.

Clyde become the latest club to reject SPL proposals

STV Sport Jun 30, 2012

A club statement says that Clyde would reject any SPL proposal to put Rangers newco into Division 1.

Scottish Football Needs An Iron Hand

iCeltic Jun 30, 2012

Since February, I've been asked what the response would be here in America, to the scandal that has been brought on by the club formerly known as Rangers FC In Administration.  The response is reactionary and immediate:  Death penalty.  Now let'...

Lafferty joins Rangers exodus

TEAMtalk Jun 30, 2012

Striker Kyle Lafferty is the latest player to secure a move away from newco Rangers after joining Swiss club FC Sion.

Keeper set to sign

Vital Football Jun 30, 2012

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster appears ready to sign a permanent deal with Celtic after weeks of negotiations, according to latest reports.

There'll still be a Britain, says Plaid leader

ITV Jun 30, 2012

We have a language in common, familial and friendship ties. Scotland and Wales, Celtic nations both, border a single country, a millennium and a half of interaction with which has shaped our respective cultures like no other. England is not just ...