How is John Fleck as a player, incidentally? Bear in mind I speak from the perspective of a now-third tier fan starved of anything good for a long, long time.
How is John Fleck as a player, incidentally? Bear in mind I speak from the perspective of a now-third tier fan starved of anything good for a long, long time.
Absolutely ******* hopeless with a shite attitude. Dubbed the Scottish Rooney as a kid based it seems solely on being a chubby teenager.
How is John Fleck as a player, incidentally? Bear in mind I speak from the perspective of a now-third tier fan starved of anything good for a long, long time.
Neil Doncaster doesn't envisage any SPL clubs going bust as a result of the vote earlier today.
As least I think it was Doncaster, could've been Forrest Gump
Seems Bomber has turned the RFFF meeting into his show, sounds like the other mouthpiece Sandy Jardine is none too amused at the spotlight being stolen from him.
McCoist admits he doesn't know the new board so doesn't know if he can trust them.
"It was another club that had them"? Sorry but the club still exists, its the previous Company that is due to be liquidated.:D
That might be what the Rangers support want people to believe but I don't buy it.
When the company was put into liquidation that was the end of the club. Now there is a new club starting afresh.
If I bought a set of Jack Nicklaus' golf clubs and changed my name to The Jack Nicklaus would I be able to claim that I am Jack Nicklaus and that the Majors he won were mine?
Aberdeen have signed Niall McGinn, another impressive signing for the Dons.
Very good signing, Aberdeen and Hibs have made some impressive signings pre-season. Both clubs have endured failure upon failure upon recent seasons in the league. Both clubs should be top 6.
Would be great to watch but too little time to organise, unfair on both clubs plus Dundee should be promoted.
No to newco !!!
Was good to see the SPL clubs stay strong in their stance by saying No.
So presuming The Rangers move to division 3, although shouldn't presume. That in theory should mean Dundee in the SPL, Dunfermline in division 1. Who would then bump up to the first and second division ? I can't remember the play off losers and it's been taken off bbc site.
The Rangers will also play in the Ramsdens Cup probably in place of Dundee.
I think it's ridiculous the vote isn't until July 12th. I think they should move the season back 2 weeks to give teams proper chance to prepare for the new season, we have a wee break in winter this year we just have to schedule some games in that period and hope the weather isn't too shabby.
Regardless of what division The Rangers are in I can see a new TV deal being agreed to show SFL highlights. Or live games involving the new co.
Lets follow the logic of the rangers in div 3 scenario.
Glasgow Rangers slip out of existence which leads to a free slot in the SPL, this goes to Dundee/Dunfermline. This in turn leads to a free slot in the SFL at the bottom as everyone else moves up one place. Is this right so far?
The SFL then invite applications for the new spot in the league as they have done before.
What is the criteria for the new club to gain entry?
It seems to me there are a few ambitions non-league clubs who would fancy a crack at the SFL and could put forward good cases for any free slot. Why is assumed the The Rangers would automatically get in? On the one hand of course its obvious why but realistically as it stands there are many reason why it isn't/shouldnt be a given?
Lets follow the logic of the ranger in div 3 scenario.
Glasgow Rangers slip out of existence which leads to a free slot in the SPL, this goes to Dundee/Dunfermline. This in turn leads to a free slot in the SFL at the bottom as everyone else moves up one place. Is this right so far?
The SFL then invite applications for the new spot in the league as they have done before.
What is the criteria for the new club to gain entry?
It seems to me there are a few ambitions non-league clubs who would fancy a crack at the SFL and could put forward good cases for any free slot. Why is assumed the The Rangers would automatically get in? On the one hand of course its obvious why but realistically as it stands there are many reason why it isn't/shouldnt be a given?
SFL membership is a criteria based decision, Rangers will meet most of the criteria hands down and will be voted in on that basis.
One sticking point is the lack of accounts, however tbh I can't see a credible reason as to why the NewCo will not be allowed in, unless there are holes in the Green masterplan and they can be certain of funding to the end of the season.
There has been strong talks of Dean Shiels returning to us, Killie can't afford him. Not a huge fan of players returning but Deano was a great impact player first time around, he got fans of their seats and I believe he would come back a much stronger player and a definite starter.
So glad we signed McPake though, he is our new leader and it's good to see Fenlon recognising we need to build from the back. Interesting to see how Clancy turns out, didn't pay much attention to him last season. Turning down Champions League football to join us though.
We play our first friendly next week against the mighty Rapid Bucharest in Grangemouth. Intrigued just to see what Grangemouth stadium is like, it's meant to be an athletics track. Could have just went to Meadowbank ? Apparently Rapid are using Stirling's facilities and want to play the games at Grangemouth. Think they play Motherwell and Livi there also.
Also on the subject of Hibs, I am in love with our new home strip
Due to speculation surrounding the issue of “Rangers” and its possible admission to the SFL, the Board of Cowdenbeath FC wishes to clarify the following.
At the regular monthly Board Meeting held on Monday 2nd July 2012, the Board of Cowdenbeath resolved that it would support any application made by “Rangers” to join the SFL. It would not support any attempt to admit “Rangers” into the First Division of the SFL.
Today, “Rangers” have been excluded from the SPL.
At an Emergency Board Meeting held at Central Park tonight (4th July 2012) the Board again considered the matter.
The Board decided that it would support any application by “Rangers” to join the SFL but would vote against the present proposal which, amongst other matters, would admit “Rangers” directly into the First Division of the SFL.
This decision has been taken in the interests of football and the best interests of Cowdenbeath FC.
A Board spokesman said “If integrity in our game is to survive, then Rangers must start off SFL life in the Third Division. This is an SPL problem but the Clubs of that league have taken their decision for reasons which they must explain to all Scottish football supporters. The SPL and SFA should have resolved this long before now. They have tried to pass the buck to the SFL clubs and have tried to force them to accept “Rangers” into the First Division – to provide the greatest benefit to the SPL. This lacks any integrity and casts a dark shadow over our game. Cowdenbeath FC condemns this approach. The Board is in no doubt that our stance is consistent with integrity and the long term financial future of our Club. We ask all supporters of what ever Club, who share our views, to rally round and back us in the Season ahead”.
Chairman Donald Findlay added – “Speaking for myself, and myself alone, it is clear to me that people at the highest levels of our game have tried to hold a gun to my head and the heads of my colleagues. That will never work. But I have a long memory and will not forget what they tried to do and the way they tried to bend me, and this Club, to their will. That will never be allowed to happen”
That might be what the Rangers support want people to believe but I don't buy it.
When the company was put into liquidation that was the end of the club. Now there is a new club starting afresh.
If I bought a set of Jack Nicklaus' golf clubs and changed my name to The Jack Nicklaus would I be able to claim that I am Jack Nicklaus and that the Majors he won were mine?
Celtic was a football club long before they existed as a company, what year do you use as your established date on your badge?
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Is Green aware he would have to buy most of a first team squad in order to make a friendly even slightly viable anyway?
Absolutely ******* hopeless with a shite attitude. Dubbed the Scottish Rooney as a kid based it seems solely on being a chubby teenager.
Bear as in Teddy bears, polite nickname for the team formally known as Rangers.
"It was another club that had them"? Sorry but the club still exists, its the previous Company that is due to be liquidated.:D
As least I think it was Doncaster, could've been Forrest Gump
Seems Bomber has turned the RFFF meeting into his show, sounds like the other mouthpiece Sandy Jardine is none too amused at the spotlight being stolen from him.
McCoist admits he doesn't know the new board so doesn't know if he can trust them.
That might be what the Rangers support want people to believe but I don't buy it.
When the company was put into liquidation that was the end of the club. Now there is a new club starting afresh.
If I bought a set of Jack Nicklaus' golf clubs and changed my name to The Jack Nicklaus would I be able to claim that I am Jack Nicklaus and that the Majors he won were mine?
Very good signing, Aberdeen and Hibs have made some impressive signings pre-season. Both clubs have endured failure upon failure upon recent seasons in the league. Both clubs should be top 6.
Would be great to watch but too little time to organise, unfair on both clubs plus Dundee should be promoted.
No to newco !!!
Was good to see the SPL clubs stay strong in their stance by saying No.
So presuming The Rangers move to division 3, although shouldn't presume. That in theory should mean Dundee in the SPL, Dunfermline in division 1. Who would then bump up to the first and second division ? I can't remember the play off losers and it's been taken off bbc site.
The Rangers will also play in the Ramsdens Cup probably in place of Dundee.
I think it's ridiculous the vote isn't until July 12th. I think they should move the season back 2 weeks to give teams proper chance to prepare for the new season, we have a wee break in winter this year we just have to schedule some games in that period and hope the weather isn't too shabby.
Regardless of what division The Rangers are in I can see a new TV deal being agreed to show SFL highlights. Or live games involving the new co.
10 years from now will be interesting.......
Lets follow the logic of the rangers in div 3 scenario.
Glasgow Rangers slip out of existence which leads to a free slot in the SPL, this goes to Dundee/Dunfermline. This in turn leads to a free slot in the SFL at the bottom as everyone else moves up one place. Is this right so far?
The SFL then invite applications for the new spot in the league as they have done before.
What is the criteria for the new club to gain entry?
It seems to me there are a few ambitions non-league clubs who would fancy a crack at the SFL and could put forward good cases for any free slot. Why is assumed the The Rangers would automatically get in? On the one hand of course its obvious why but realistically as it stands there are many reason why it isn't/shouldnt be a given?
SFL membership is a criteria based decision, Rangers will meet most of the criteria hands down and will be voted in on that basis.
One sticking point is the lack of accounts, however tbh I can't see a credible reason as to why the NewCo will not be allowed in, unless there are holes in the Green masterplan and they can be certain of funding to the end of the season.
So glad we signed McPake though, he is our new leader and it's good to see Fenlon recognising we need to build from the back. Interesting to see how Clancy turns out, didn't pay much attention to him last season. Turning down Champions League football to join us though.
We play our first friendly next week against the mighty Rapid Bucharest in Grangemouth. Intrigued just to see what Grangemouth stadium is like, it's meant to be an athletics track. Could have just went to Meadowbank ? Apparently Rapid are using Stirling's facilities and want to play the games at Grangemouth. Think they play Motherwell and Livi there also.
Also on the subject of Hibs, I am in love with our new home strip
http://www.cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewNews&id=1075
Celtic was a football club long before they existed as a company, what year do you use as your established date on your badge?
I think Regan and Doncaster should just stop with the comments.
I never knew these two went way back until earlier today.
He's talking rubbish, Rangers fans want to be in the 3rd division.
Maybe he means Jim Traynor will cause civil unrest.
This clown doesnt know when to stop.
You've got no idea what the incorporation number signifies do you?
The SFL should be asking teams to apply for the vacant space.