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7 July 2012

Rangers: the vote that never was?

Alex Thomson's View Jul 7, 2012

A senior Football League source has just leaked this to me. Note second section which appears to be a clear attempt to by-pass any vote and shoehorn Rangers Newco into Div 1. Incredible.

Sevco Director Admits Rangers’ Assets Bought at Undervalue – Liquidator Should Take Assets Back

Sevco Director Admits Rangers’ Assets Bought at Undervalue – Liquidator Should Take Assets Back

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jul 7, 2012

In which I offer some thoughts on the likelihood of BDO, liquidators of Rangers Football Club PLC, seeking to “reduce” the sale of the assets and business of Rangers to Sevco and suggest that one of the Sevco Directors seems to have dug a large hole f...

SFL clubs will be denied vote on Sevco First Division place

VideoCelts Jul 7, 2012

SFL clubs won't be given a vote on whether Sevco are given a place in the First Division! The SFL clubs will only be voting on whether or not to admit Sevco into the Third Division after which the board of the SFL, led by Airdrie's Jim Ballantyne, wi...

Celtic Legend Joe McBride Seriously Ill

Celtic FC Jul 7, 2012

Celtic legend, Joe McBride, is seriously ill in hospital. His family are by his side.   The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the football club and the extended Celtic family are with Joe and his own family at this very difficult time.

SFL clubs to be denied their right to vote over Rangers newco proposal?

Scotzine Jul 7, 2012

The fans have voiced their opinions, clubs are coming out and voicing their opinions and what way they will vote. But it seems the governing bodies in Scotland are looking to bypass those individuals and clubs that make our game what it is, to satisfy the...

Lennon calls up kids for Germany trip

VideoCelts Jul 7, 2012

Lennon calls up kids for Germany trip

Neil Lennon has included four of Celtic's brightest young prospects in his 25-man squad that travels to Germany tomorrow. Celtic face three matches against German opposition before stepping up their preparation for the Champions League qualifiers with ...

Loudmouth Hoops face gaffer's wrath

Daily Express Jul 7, 2012

Loudmouth Hoops face gaffers wrath

NEIL LENNON has reacted furiously to transfer talks surrounding Victor Wanyama, insisting: "He's going nowhere."...

Kayal joins @officialneil for Celtic twitter XI

VideoCelts Jul 7, 2012

Kayal joins @officialneil for Celtic twitter XI

Midfielder Beram Kayal is the latest Celt to sign up for twitter under @beramangela giving Neil Lennon the option to field a twitter XI. The majority of the Celtic first team use the popular social networking site while amongst the u-19 and u-20 squads i...

Raith call out SFA plans for Appellate Tribunal

Celtic Quick News Jul 7, 2012

You wonder if Ally McCoist rues the day he called for the public outing of members of the SFA Judicial Panel which imposed a player registration ban on his club.  One judge, one journalist and one football club, Raith Rovers, … Continue reading →...

Celtic Off To Germany….Sevco Off To Govan!

Celtic Fanzone Jul 7, 2012

Celtic Off To Germany….Sevco Off To Govan!

Hoops Pre-Season Gets Underway….. Manager Neil Lennon takes his Bhoys off to Germany for a three game pre-season trip over the next week or so. Lenny has lost quite a number of players during the close season and while he's looking to bring players in...

Raith Rovers step up their newco resistance

VideoCelts Jul 7, 2012

Raith Rovers have firmed up their opposition to a First Division place being created for Sevco. While Stewart Regan and Neil Doncaster repeat their messages of doom, gloom and social unrest to scare off any potential sponsors the feet-on-the-ground Fifer...

Pressure stepped up on Regan for leadership

VideoCelts Jul 7, 2012

Hamilton Accies have urged the SFA to step in and show some belated leadership ahead of Friday's SFL vote on Sevco. Following the botched handling of the Rangers crisis the SPL and SFA want the SFL to vote Sevco into the First Division. Almost all Fir...

Lennon on lookout for reinforcements

CelticMad Jul 7, 2012

Lennon on lookout for reinforcements

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is looking for "two or three" players to complete his squad ahead of the new season.

Celtic midfielder Ki cools QPR rumours

Tribal Football Jul 7, 2012

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng insists he's not joining QPR. Ki has been linked with QPR and Liverpool since the end of the season. read more...

Celtic to meet Inter Milan as part of 125th anniversary

Tribal Football Jul 7, 2012

Celtic have organised a pre-season friendly with Italian giants Inter Milan as part of the Glasgow clubs 125th anniversary celebrations. read more...

Rangers newco: Hamilton hit back

The Scottish Football Blog Jul 7, 2012

Another day, another statement. Hamilton this time, again capturing the anger that SFL feel about the position they've been put in. And still no response from the SPL "no to newco" majority that could help allay these fears. Coupled with the earlier sta...

Gers fans fear more sanctions

TEAMtalk Jul 7, 2012

Rangers fans face the "huge concern" of the newco Ibrox club being forced into the Irn-Bru First Division with accompanying sanctions.

Rangers: Clubs asked to allow SFL board to make First Division decision

STV Sport Jul 7, 2012

SFL clubs will vote on Friday whether to give board discretion to put newco into the First Division.

Rangers call could cost Celtic

Herald Scotland Jul 7, 2012

Rangers call could cost Celtic

NEIL LENNON, the Celtic manager, has conceded he may have to sell another player to cover the cost of Rangers not being in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League next season.

Neil Lennon: we can’t lose our edge

Scotsman Jul 7, 2012

Neil Lennon: we can’t lose our edge

WITHIN minutes of Rangers being formally excluded from the Scottish Premier League this week, Celtic's odds to retain their title in the new season were set at an unprecedented 50-1 on.

Paul Jewell claims deal for Celtic striker remains in the balance

STV Sport Jul 7, 2012

The Ipswich Town boss hopes to sign Daryl Murphy on a permanent deal.

Neil Lennon: SPL title still Celtic focus

Daily Mail Jul 7, 2012

Neil Lennon: SPL title still Celtic focus

Neil Lennon denies there will be more focus on Celtic's European campaign next season in the absence of Rangers from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Fraser Forster focused only on Celtic

Scotsman Jul 7, 2012

Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster says that he had few concerns about the absence of high-profile O** F*** games when he considered his future this summer.

Dundee chief rues 'mess that should have been sorted'

Herald Scotland Jul 7, 2012

Dundee chief rues mess that should have been sorted

Scot Gardiner, the chief executive of Dundee, has confirmed his club will not be allowed to cast a vote on where to install Rangers newco next season as it constitutes a conflict of interest.

Neil Lennon: Celtic may need to sell in order to make up shortfall from loss of Rangers

Daily Record Jul 7, 2012

Neil Lennon: Celtic may need to sell in order to make up shortfall from loss of Rangers

NEIL LENNON last night admitted losing Rangers from the SPL may mean the sale of a Celtic player to make up for lost revenue.

Lennon looking to add

Sky Sports Jul 7, 2012

Neil Lennon is hoping to bring further fresh faces into his Celtic squad this summer, while admitting that sales may have to be sanctioned.

Jewell may miss out on Murphy

Sky Sports Jul 7, 2012

Ipswich Town boss Paul Jewell fears that he may be priced out of a move for Celtic striker Daryl Murphy.

Fozzy buckles down

Daily Express Jul 7, 2012

FRASER FORSTER has vowed to work even harder at Celtic afte signing a permanent deal.

Jewell unsure on Murphy deal

Sporting Life Jul 7, 2012

Ipswich manager Paul Jewell admits he may be priced out of a permanent deal for Celtic striker Daryl Murphy.

Lennon: challenge for Celtic is to maintain competitive edge

Herald Scotland Jul 7, 2012

AS difficult, thankless jobs go, talking up Scottish football in its current state is on a par with working as a spin doctor for Barclays or cleaning out the toilets at T in the Park.

Celtic boss Lennon: SPL pulling power not diminished by Rangers absence

Goal.com Jul 7, 2012

The 41-year-old is still looking to bolster his squad should a good opportunity present itself, and rejected claims that the league is less enticing without Rangers.

Lennon - Title is top priority

Sky Sports Jul 7, 2012

Lennon - Title is top priority

Neil Lennon claims defending the SPL title will be Celtic's priority next season, with UEFA Champions League football a welcome distraction.

Lennon's focus on retaining title

TEAMtalk Jul 7, 2012

Neil Lennon denies there will be more focus on Celtic's European campaign next season in the absence of Rangers from the SPL.

SPL pulling power not diminished by Rangers absence, insists Celtic boss Lennon

Goal.com Jul 7, 2012

The 41-year-old is still looking to bolster his squad should a good opportunity present itself, and rejected claims that the league is less enticing without their rivals...

Lennon eyeing reinforcements

TEAMtalk Jul 7, 2012

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is looking for "two or three" players to complete his squad ahead of the new season.

Lennon looking for reinforcements

Sporting Life Jul 7, 2012

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is looking for "two or three" players to complete his squad ahead of the new season.