BlueDee Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 just a pity Dundee were never playing in any of those games eh ?! Nope, but we did have a European Cup semi-final with Milan once, way back before the dawn of time. Then it all went shit face and downhill afterwards 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliche Guevara Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hunopoly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Amusing timing for the announcement. I wonder how many things will be hidden behind the Olympics Initial reaction is that on the surface Sevco haven't extracted much from the negotiation other than short circuiting the normal membership election process... EBTs will be investigated - so presumably the threat of titles being stripped is still there? Punishments are being accepted Transfer embargo accepted Edited July 27, 2012 by Swello 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Just read that SFL statement, suppose they think it's all over now (but for the EBT issues). Regan even says this: “We are pleased for everyone involved in this process, and indeed the whole of Scottish football, that a conclusion has been reached." What conclusion has been reached? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDee Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Just read that SFL statement, suppose they think it's all over now (but for the EBT issues). Regan even says this: "We are pleased for everyone involved in this process, and indeed the whole of Scottish football, that a conclusion has been reached." What conclusion has been reached? That Doncaster is a total chunt! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killingfloorman Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Absolutely scandalous. Sneaking it out under cover of the Opening Ceremony, trying to pretend that 'a conclusion has been reached'. Fcuking ridiculous 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymores Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Amusing timing for the announcement. I wonder how many things will be hidden behind the Olympics Initial reaction is that on the surface Sevco haven't extracted much from the negotiation other than short circuiting the normal membership election process... EBTs will be investigated - so presumably the threat of titles being stripped is still there? Punishments are being accepted Transfer embargo accepted Chas got them away with a transfer ban which doesn't start until September so has lost much of it's impact. And he got to pick and choose his start date instead of facing the strong possibility of a suspension. So he got them off jolly lighty on the bringing the game into disrepute charge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum_gers Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Absolutely scandalous. Sneaking it out under cover of the Opening Ceremony, trying to pretend that 'a conclusion has been reached'. Fcuking ridiculous It strikes me that the EBTs are being kicked into the long grass. Rangers play this weekend. The permanent licence is granted without fuss next week. Rangers play a year and then the investigation opens. Rangers have deniability to the fans. SPL have the investigation. Or something like that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Roth Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I hope this board serves as testimony to the sheer cowardice of Regan and Doncaster trying to slip a compromised and unsatisfactory statement out when the world looks the other way. How fucking stupid do they think people are? Just whistlin' past the graveyard... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Johnston Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I may be being whooshed here, but how come neither the SFA nor SPL websites (nor BBC for that matter) has got this statement online before the poster above has posted it here? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coqofthenorth Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I may be being whooshed here, but how come neither the SFA nor SPL websites (nor BBC for that matter) has got this statement online before the poster above has posted it here? They're all watching the Olympics 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 It strikes me that the EBTs are being kicked into the long grass. Rangers play this weekend. The permanent licence is granted without fuss next week. Rangers play a year and then the investigation opens. Rangers have deniability to the fans. SPL have the investigation. Or something like that. EBTs: doubt what you think re these will happen. Doncaster has stated: "we expect to be in a position to make a further announcement next week on broadcasting rights and the on-going EBT investigation." Titles will certainly be removed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I may be being whooshed here, but how come neither the SFA nor SPL websites (nor BBC for that matter) has got this statement online before the poster above has posted it here? It's on the SFL site, which is the organisation responsible for the Ramsden ties, and Sevco in Div3. I guess. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itwiznaeme Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Joint statement on behalf of The Scottish FA, The Scottish Premier League, The Scottish Football League and Sevco Scotland Ltd. We are pleased to confirm that agreement has been reached on all outstanding points relating to the transfer of the Scottish FA membership between Rangers FC (In Administration), and Sevco Scotland Ltd, who will be the new owners of The Rangers Football Club. A conditional membership will be issued to Sevco Scotland Ltd today, allowing Sunday's Ramsdens Cup tie against Brechin City to go ahead. - The Scottish Premier League has reserved its position in relation to the on-going investigation into EBTs. Stewart Regan, Chief Executive of the Scottish FA: "We are pleased for everyone involved in this process, and indeed the whole of Scottish football, that a conclusion has been reached. "We have reached agreement on all terms and conditions attached to the transfer of membership and are able to grant conditional membership, ahead of the formal transfer of the SPL share a week today. This will allow the season to kick-off as planned this weekend and I am sure there will be many who will join me in welcoming the start of the new football season in Scotland. "This has been a difficult period for Scottish football, but with this agreement now in place, and with the new season upon us, it is essential that we all focus our energies on football once again. In the months ahead, the Scottish FA will resume discussions on the subject of league reconstruction. We remain committed to this process in order to re-energise the national game and will work closely with the SPL, SFL and all other relevant affiliated bodies to provide a dynamic product appealing to our supporters." Charles Green, Chief Executive of The Rangers Football Club, said "The agreement signed today allows Rangers to be granted membership by the SFA and finally enables the Club to move forward. "The Board, the Manager and senior executives have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks to secure the future of the Club and today is the start of that process. "The Board has had to take some very difficult decisions to gain SFA membership, including accepting the delayed transfer ban and paying outstanding financial penalties. But we are now able to get back to playing football and plan for the new season, starting this Sunday with our match against Brechin. "There remains, however, an outstanding issue with the SPL regarding EBTs. As we have proved in the last couple of months we will stand up to any challenges that face Rangers and will continue to fight for the Club's best interests." Neil Doncaster, Chief Executive of the SPL: "We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the parties concerned. Discussions will now continue with our broadcast partners and we expect to be in a position to make a further announcement next week on broadcasting rights and the on-going EBT investigation." Hmm... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum_gers Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 EBTs: doubt what you think re these will happen. Doncaster has stated: "we expect to be in a position to make a further announcement next week on broadcasting rights and the on-going EBT investigation." Titles will certainly be removed. I don't doubt that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Fairly satisfactory statement taken at face value. Cynically sneaked out during the Olympics, but that's fairly sensible given the shitstorm that would have ensued after ANY decision. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 So these p***ks get to sign Players on £7000 a week. While SPL clubs are struggling to sign players! Unbelievable' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coqofthenorth Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm angry but not surprised by what's happened here. It's the same clowns that are in charge of the various 'governing bodies' and nothing will change until they're gone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 So these p***ks get to sign Players on £7000 a week. While SPL clubs are struggling to sign players! Unbelievable' What's your solution? Force them to have a maximum wage? They are within their rights to waste as much money as they want. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Johnston Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 You have indeed whooshed yourself - it's a straight copy/paste I was gonna do http://www.scottishf...s-statement-67/ I absolutely promise you that it was up on this site before it appeared on the SFA site. All I want is an explanation of how that could have happened. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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