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Celtic Diary Sunday March 19: Doncaster Refuses To Deny Collusion

Neil Doncaster, the man who is charged with running the SPFL, has been asked to deny collusion as the EBT scandal and all of its effects begins to finally rear its head in the media.

So far, and he’s had a couple of days, he hasn’t denied it.

Draw your own conclusions.

A failure to categorically deny the shennanigans he’s being accused of can only mean he cannot deny it, as far as I’m concerned.

But we’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he just hasn’t checked his correspondence.

The pressure is mounting on the powers that be at the SFA after the Supreme Court politely listened to the defence put forward by liquidators BDO as to why everybody should have an EBT instead of paying tax. After retiring to a back room, giggling for a bit and catching up on old times, the judges agreed to “let the bastards stew for a bit”  before delivering their verdict in a few months.

The trouble with dodging taxes and getting caught is that you will inevitably answer to people who do pay their taxes, and they tend to be a little bit pissed off with you.

As a lot of peepil are about to find out.

This whole scam has been going on for a while, and the question remains, why wasn;t it dealt with earlier.

Possibly the first warning for the tax dodgers came way back in 2006, on the Kerrydale Street website, which, at the time,  had recently split from the old Etims forum..

Ten and a half years ago.

In 2009, according to a secondary source, who surprisingly for Etims, was quite sober and fragrant, the SPL got a short sharp reminder from HMRC… a section 36 notice, which should have drawn their attention to the matter.

A section 36 notice is, in effect, a warning that someone is at it, and it needs looking into.

Perhaps, as we suspect with  Neil Doncaster, they don’t always read their correspondence.

Or, perhaps, as we suspect with Neil Doncaster, they just ignore the bits they don;t want to read…

There was almost certainly contact in 2009, but it somehow never got to SPL board level, which won’t surprise anyone.

If this turns out to be true, and at the rate the fiasco is starting to unravel, that won’t be long, then someone needs to explain why the unease of HMRC at the use of EBTs was not investigated.

As the story unfolds, and more information is released, it is beginning to seem like not only were the authorities aware of the scandal, and if its on public forums  then it follows that those in charge must have also had their suspicions- but actively tried to cover it up.

A bit like old Rangers did.

They appear to have, since 2011, even attempted to minimise the effects of EBTs, or “cheating “, as its more commonly known.

A bit like old Rangers did.

Which suggests collusion.

What we need now is a full and frank statement from all those concerned in positions of authority that they had absolutely nothing to do with any collusion or corruption.

We need the SFA and the SPFL to reassure the clubs, the support and the sponsors that there was not, and never has been, any possibility that they did not heed entirely to the rules and laws of the game.

Of course, they can refuse to make such a statement.

Which means they are refusing to deny it….

 

 

Back at the ranch, and Celtic visit Dundee today, which is infinitely preferable to my schedule for the next few hours, which involves Ikea, which apart from great strikers, useful defenders and the blonde lass out of Abba, does a decent line in bedroom furniture.

One might argue, somewhat incorrectly, the the blond lass herself would make a fine piece of bedroom furnitre herself, but I’m not that sort of fellow.

Up at Dens, i’m kind of worried that the unbeaten season might finally come to an end..

Watch out for Marcus Haber, a striker whose statistics suggest that he won;t be at dundee for much longer, something that also applies to keeper Scott Bain, who usually plays well against Celtic, though thats because he keeps looking at our bench and shouting over to keep his seat warm…

In the last three league games against Paul Hartleys side, Celtic have only scored three goals…

Add this to the fact that we , er , underperformed last week against “rangers “, and this might not be a sunday stroll for the hoops.

 

Having said this, though, why not take a trip to the bookies and put money on Stuart Armstrong to score at any time, and Leigh Griffiths to bag two or more ?

I’ll tell you why not, because I suggested it.

My last bet involved a seven team accumulator where I got every one single forecast wrong.

 

Transfer tittle tattle now, and we’re away looking at another wonderkid, presumably because it doesn;t look like the hoops will win the Development league this year… this is from Football Insider, which seems a strange place to play it.

Celtic are eyeing a move for Australian sensation Riley McGree, according to his club’s transfer chief.

Adelaide Olympic technical director Albert Kidd has claimed that he has been told by Celtic scout Tosh McKinlay that the Scottish giants are keeping close tabs on the midfielder, 18.

McGree has been called up into the Australia squad for their World Cup double-header against Iraq and United Arab Emirates later this month after impressing for Adelaide United.

The central midfielder made his first-team debut last August and has made just 12 appearances in the A-League but is earning rave reviews from coaches and pundits, and Celtic are said to be pursing him closely.

Kidd, who is now at rivals Adelaide Olympic as technical director, has revealed Celtic interest in McGree via his former Dundee team mate Tosh McKinlay on Australia’s Triple M radio station the Real Football Show.

“I’m in very close contact with my ex team-mate Tosh McKinlay and we have talked about Riley McGree,” said Kidd, as quoted by the Scottish Sun. “They are showing a lot of interest.”

Celtic would have to negotiate a fee for McGree as the youngster is under contract at Adelaide until the end of next year.

The teenager was handed his World Cup call-up partly because of the injury to Celtic’s own Australian midfielder  Tom Rogic, who is expected to be out for the season.

Well, we need to plan for next year, because

Image result for the rangers are coming

 

And they are right behind their boss, even if they are so excited about him they forgot to switch the spellchecker on..

In fact, they seem to be getting excited about all sorts of things, and forgetting that someone actually has to read what they write..

 

 

More worryingly for us than the antics of the support should be the top level negotiations going on behind closed doors..

 

Image result for fucks sake

 

Already we can see that there has been considerable investment in the boardroom…

Caixinha’s all dancing all singing “rangers ” side beat Hamilton 4-0 yesterday, failing to reach the standard set by his predeccesor Graeme Murty, who led them to a 6-1 win.

But that doesn’t matter, Timmy..

 

Image result for fucks sake

 

Meanwhile, Aberdeen beat Hearts to keep their recent run going…

This treble isn’t going to be easy.

 

No Diary yesterday-I started one but then realised it wasn;t of the exceptional high quality you are used to, so I scrapped it. Or, it could just be that I didn’t have time..

so we go back to Friday , for this..

Honest Hoops March 17, 2017 at 4:21 pm · Edit · Reply →

Caption; the gap is so big, they have no choice but to fence it off,

And today…

Frank and Marie Micholowsky, after several weeks of dance marathon in Chicago. 1931

 

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Mike Annis
7 years ago

Hopefully they will show a bit more Drive and motivation this week. It can’t be easy winning almost every week and with the leagu just about sewn up.

Caption : I told you not eat one of those Ibrox pies.

Rob O'Keeffe
7 years ago

Ralph,I get the feeling you are running scared after the mighty 5 year olds took a point off of us.You could tell by the way that their players and “fans” behaved at the end that they were so disappointed to only get one! Hopefully Brendan has told the Bhoys we are up against it today against the Dee and that our long unbeaten run is probably coming to an end.Then again,guys like me and BR will probably be looking to win 3-0,play some magic football and have our plans for the semi worked on over the next fortnight while Scotland give us a break and a laugh.Ralph,never lose the Faith,it’ll frighten the younger Bhoys.HH

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Rob O'Keeffe

Rob,
A little fear or a little nerves is a good thing, it’s only when these elements overpower you that it’s an issue.
What i’m looking for today is Celtic to start well, be assertive, assured and positive!

HH

Desmond & The Dekkers
7 years ago

Caption: Celebrity Rangers fan Amy Macdonald faints when new boss Pedro Caixinha asks “you dancing?” at club party

Rob O'Keeffe
7 years ago

Caption: It’s okay,Bobby’s not given the penalty!!

Monti
7 years ago

This would be my selection today: 4-4-1-1

Gordon

Lustig
Sviatchenko
Simunovic
Tierney

Forrest
Brown
Kouassi
Sinclair

Armstrong

Griffiths

Morto
7 years ago

Caption: Sorry love, had a curry last night.

Monti
7 years ago

Caption: Muirfield Golf club open it’s doors to all genders.

7 years ago

Caption… ” As news that “Rangers” have been drawn away in the cup, the shock is just to much for one unhappy hun”.. HH

Monti
7 years ago

Caption: Post Semi final Hun wag drop in.

Monti
7 years ago

Ralph,
Don’t know if you watched any of the two day trial at the supreme court, but Lord Carnwath didn’t inspire confidence as he (at times) didn’t seem to know what the fuck anyone was talking about 🙂

7 years ago

Caption: her dancing partner has just released eased that he received an EBT, and he’s very soon expecting a tax demand from HMRC.

7 years ago

Revealed – not released eased…

Paul McGovern
7 years ago

Caption – Another great St Patrick’s weekend draws to a close.

IRISHGUY
7 years ago

CAPTION

JUST HEARD

SEVCO GOT A POINT

Honest Hoops
7 years ago

Thank you Ralph for nominating my comment for the caption competition, I’ve won more on this site then the lottery in 5 years, the cheque is in the post, enjoy , Hail, Hail

Honest Hoops
7 years ago

Caption; Dundee lass has been proposed to….

portpower
7 years ago

How`s life Îles du sevco FC?

mike
7 years ago

Of course we know, that Doncaster was aware of the EBTs,
Of course we know, that Regan was aware of the EBTs,
Of course we know, about the secretive 5 way agreement,
Of course we know, that the SFA and SPFL continue to promote the liquidation denial,
Of course we know, that they continue to promote one team,
Of course we know, that they paid sky £250,000 per season to show thems games on t.v.
Of course we know, that the Scuddish press and National broadcaster continue to promote one team and continue with the same club myth,
Of course we know, that the refs are a bunch of incompetent cheats,
Of course we know, that we have been and continue to be CHEATED.
STRIP the titles.
Celtic to struggle to a narrow 3-0 win today, then to struggle to a 2-0 win at Hertz, to win title no 6. COYBIG.

portpower
7 years ago

Caption:

Ladina gets wind that the war chest`s been found.

Brian
7 years ago

Caption:….But it was just the holding company that got liquidated…So, it’s the same club..

7 years ago

Caption…We got a draw so I’ll no batter ye honey

Ronnie Mac
7 years ago

Am sure you where taller when we first met.

7 years ago

BibleJohn up to his old tricks.HH

Monti
7 years ago

Alexa, have the creditors been paid?

Monti
7 years ago

The players have been brilliant this season, great attitude in almost every single match.
Let’s have confidence in them and get behind them, a draw with Sevco is embarrassing but that has gone now.
Dundee 1 Celtic 5

Sinclair, Armstrong, Dembele 3!

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Yeah….one day i’ll get it right.

Cartvale88
7 years ago

Caption
Pedro tells his wife he has taken the Sevco job!

COYBG

7 years ago

She’s gonna be raging when she comes round and find out everything that happened to rangers is still true.

blocker
7 years ago

caption: A man in black would properly hold up the legless.

Martin67
7 years ago

Caption: David Goodwillie can’t believe his luck.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Martin67

Or maybe he can 🙂

D'Fhinnein Mick
7 years ago

Pretty sure that Doncaster was legally-bound to reply to a Section 36 request. His reply,or lack of one,will be interesting. I doubt HMRC will take such negligence lying down.

charlie
7 years ago

caption is that necrophiliacs night down at the louden

charlie
7 years ago
Reply to  charlie

ha ha

Gringo
7 years ago

The Grand Master ‘suports’ the Masons’ first female member after her induction, while the audience wonders who’ll get to do the ‘nip’ bit.

7 years ago

Martin67 has to be the clear winner. I pissed myself at reading that.

Rob O'Keeffe
7 years ago

Man of the match today.Stand back and light the fuse,Willie Collum.Booked all the hammer throwers and pulled play back when Celtic didn’t get any advantage,at least 3 times.Armstrong and KT excellent.Others are running on fumes.Hope all players called up for international games have developed slight niggles but will be fit for Title Day,after a nice rest,I mean some physio,cough,cough. Signed Monti.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Rob O'Keeffe

Gollum had a good game!

Mikelele
7 years ago

Armstrong is turning into a pivotal player for us. He has come on leaps and bounds this season. Fantastic football player!

Will Sevco ever learn lol. Hamilton are fuckin garbage but casheeena is now the genius that they have been searching for. Remember the magic hat? He was a footballing philosopher apparently.

Magdalena's Chestnut Geldings' Saddle Strap
7 years ago

Caption

When your patter is shite and she’s not falling for it, try Rohypnol! If shagging an unresponsive sand bag is your thing!

Monti
7 years ago

Good to get the points today, poor passing in the first half was a bit of a concern but we improved in the second half.
Not liking this chop and changing the central defenders, Boyata still a major worry.
Kouassi looked like a headless chicken when he came on.
Sinclair off form is having a detrimental impact and a wee bit disappointed Griffiths not on today.
Great delivery by James Forrest for Armstrong’s goal, Forrest once again proving his value to the side.
So it’s 6 in a row at Tynecastle…..nice!

TicToc
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Just about spot on there, Monti. Kouassi, very hopefully, took stage fright and it’s a one-off. We were coasting until he came on, and we saw what happened in the last 15-20 minutes.
Boyatta looked insecure again, as he did against the tribute act. James was as good as we had today (possibly excepting Armstrong) and I’m not Jamesie’s biggest fan. I think Jozo is probably the best footballer in our back three but not sure about his heart. Moussa and Scott Sinclair poor again. Not too bad a game tho’ and it’ll keep us on our toes, I hope.
Tynecastle is as good as anywhere to secure the title.
HH

Leões de Lisboa
7 years ago

Caption: Woman still in coma after a young Dave King boasts about his wealth.

Monti
7 years ago

Caption: ‘ Phoenix from the flames ‘ David Murray tries the crossbar challenge.

Broxburnbhoy
7 years ago

Another 3 and the title is ours at “swinecastle” how nice will that be – answer very!

mike
7 years ago

Patton, Eisenhower, and now Nixon, someone’s been gifted a set of American, encyclopedia’s, whatever next, Clit Clinton, on how to tadger by cigar?
Another hard fought Celtic win, with 6 out of 11 Scots in the team, but another gob shite performance by the man in black and blue, that being the operative words, for the treatment handed out to Cellic players AGAIN, the pattern continues.
Boyata, having sold himself again, assisted the Dee, to come back into the game, but Brendan realising his mistake in the last game, shored up the Tic. defence, by bringing on Sviat. good to see Sumo. coming back into the team, so will the next transfer window, bring in a new centre back, yes please.
Forrest was my MOM he had the Dee full back on toast.
Hertz in two weeks to seal the deal, meanwhile a well earned rest for some players, three cheers for the Tic.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  mike

Mike,
Agreed m8!

Dziekanowski's nightclub child
7 years ago

Caption: don’t worry, she just watched the new guys rangers and now has heard the Qatari’s are coming!

SteveNaive
7 years ago

Mike, possible six Celts in action with Scotland’s games.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  SteveNaive

I would rather none of our players were in the squad!

mike
7 years ago
Reply to  SteveNaive

Cannot be bad Steve, long live the Tic. not forgetting the Toc. H.H.

mike
7 years ago

Interesting to draw comparisons between MON’s side and Brendans.

MON, Douglas, Agathe, Valgaeren, Baldie, Mjalby, Thomson.

Petrov, Lennon, Lambert, Larsson and Sutton.

Brendan. Gordon, Lustig, Boyata, Sumonovic, Tierny,

Brown, Armstrong, McGregor,

Forrest, Dembelle, Sinclair.
My take is,— only, Gordon, Tierny and Brown from Brendans team, might make it into MON’s team, bearing in mind, the difference between finances available and the financial doping that was going on.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  mike

Not so sure about this, if it’s about formations, say both played a 4-4-2..
I would have Sinclair or Forrest before Agathe.

mike
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Did think about that Monti, but Agathe was IMO better and stronger tracking back, but you are correct both players, Forrest and Stinky would have been great for MON’s team.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  mike

Mike,
For 50,000 Beep Beep did a great job for Celtic,up and down that right flank, his work was best done as you say, getting back and covering.
I used to sit in the North stand upper in those days, he used to frustrate me with his shite crossing.
Although his crossing was ok in Seville 🙂

mike
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Beep Beep, Choo Choo, the Agathe train now approaching ffaasstttttttttt.
Happy days, we were then in the Jock Stein stand.
A wonderful team and Manager, great days, as now to be a Tic. supporter. It was the times in between, Lenny excepted, that were keech.

mike
7 years ago

Does this make Brendan a better Manager? NO this makes them both exceptional Managers, based on the different criterior at the different times that both Managed Celtic.
It is also, by the points difference proves that the team, basically the same team under the previous manager, has improved massively.
One player signed in January and he, still to play a full 90 minuets. So the cost of transfers to Celtic, is minimal.
Bring on the summer, new signings to still further, improve the team.
Well done the Cellic players, the ICC. the C.L. have made this a long, long season, but you have been like the Management team, brilliant, just brilliant.
H.H. (Harry Hood). and L.L. (Lisbon Lions).

Uralius
7 years ago

Peter Løvenkrans: We were dancing and I told her how much EBT money I might have to pay back….

Cortes
7 years ago

Caption:

What Sutton said to Beckham? “You know when you’ve been tangoed.”

jimmybee
7 years ago

Caption: Young nurse faints after witnessing the Monti penis before the op.
Today’s match and we have continued in the same mood as previous games. For some reason the speed of movement and forward passing has gone,and we are playing far too many sideways tippy tappy shite.
Poor passing and wrong choices, also Dembele and Sinclair have been terrible lately yet seem to be untouchable as Brendan signed them. This can’t be good for team morale.
I know they have been exceptional this season,but you have to be fair. Griff should be given the go ahead next week with Dembele on the bench.

jimmybee
7 years ago

Forrest was the match winner for me today great assists and shouldn’t gave been subbed. Sinclair should have went off first before Jamesy.
Our strongest central defenders are Jozo and Eric time to get Boyata back on the bench.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  jimmybee

Absolutely!
The Hibs bench 🙂

mike
7 years ago

Weered, the different criterior, being the financial doping that I mentioned previously.
Great Managers both, add Tommy Johnstone at Perth, (Lenny’s pal) Michael O Neil, Lenny and others to see that the North has produced some great Managers. Hail Hail, to them.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  mike

Long may that continue, it means a lot to see an Irish manager at Celtic Park.
Anything that antagonises the Hun get’s my backing!

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