Those who are paid to control the Sevco narrative in the SMSM are not having a good time at the moment.
One gets the feeling that the events are spiralling out of control.
Before the Off Licence Putsch of March 2015, it is undeniable that the sports desks were in the tank for Mr King and his concert party colleagues.
I wrote at the time that this would not end well.
It won’t.
Of course, it could all have been different.
When Derek Llambias and Barry Leach were unceremoniously shown the door three years ago they had already made financial progress at Sevco.
Indeed, I now know that the Ibrox business was within touching distance of reaching the break-even point.
At the outside, it would have taken another six months.
However, it could have been reached within three months.
Either way, Sevco was travelling in the correct direction.
In season 2015-2016 Llambias also had permission from Ashley to grant the manager access to the Next generation squad at Newcastle United.
I know that the people in the Celtic boardroom were very concerned at this development.
Suddenly across the Clyde, there was a genuine billionaire at Ibrox and not the type that inhabits the imagination of Keith Jackson.
Moreover, one that owned an EPL club in the Northeast of England.
Consequently, there were real opportunities for synergies that would cut costs at Sevco and benefit the Ibrox club on the pitch.
Instead, The People helped to bring in Dave and his 41 convictions.
Ironically if the Takeover Panel action results in Mr King being the majority shareholder then you might well see real austerity at Sevco of the type that Llambias and Leach were starting to implement.
King’s proposal to make an offer issued at the 11th hour of the deadline stated that a “strategic review” would be carried out if he ended up owning the entire shambles.
One of the plaintive cries from the home crowd at Ibrox is that they are blameless in all of the hilarious calamities that have befallen them.
Well, that’s not true in this instance.
The klan was instrumental in putting Mr King and his colleagues into power.
Indeed, I doubt he could have achieved what he did in March 2015 without their help.
Since then, as predicted here, it has been an amateurish shambles.
The two permanent managers appointed by the King regime were both selected, at least in part, for non-footballing reasons.
It was hoped that the Admirable Warburton would open doors in the City.
Pedro, bless him, was supposed to be able to introduce the Sevco High Command to potential investors in Qatar.
The thread running through all of this was a lack of working capital.
For Dave the overarching strategy was OPM.
However, there just wasn’t enough of that for his Grand Plan.
So if The People are feeling sorry for themselves today they should consider the role that they played in creating this clusterfuck.
Of course, that would take critical self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
However, I don’t see that being extant within their dignified skillset.
If you doubt me then look at these images.
Apparently, they were taken at Murray Park last night.
Imagine having to spin this away.
Definitely a job for someone with a high-Level of ability.
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The peepul only have themselves to blame for the mess the newco are in. Normally I am quite a caring sort. Normally go to help somebody a bit down on their luck. But not when it comes to this car crash of a club. The last few days have been a joy to watch their pain and long may it continue. Hail Hail.
Ka-Boom. Club /company/thingy is hilarious??
That banner in the image is wrong. They got what they deserve (at least some anyway, still need these trophies taken away from the EBT years).
Access to Newcastles duds….errr next generation team?
It’s amost as though they never sent up three haddies to waste their time in Glasgow
A vote, small donation and many thanks! Somebody has to pay for yer popcorn Phil!!!
Thanks again.
I have often wondered what it must have been like to live through the Lisbon Lions era etc etc at an age where it was fully appreciated but I have to say being alive since Feb 2012 and seeing everything that has happened surely must even surpass the glories of the Lisbon Lions era?
Thoughts guys?
HH
Celtic were champions of Europe in 1967.
Therefore, your comparison is off the mark.
However, the death of RFC in 2012 was historic in the long-term implications.
It marked the end of the “Old Firm”.
You are way off the mark Fred. I literally grew up on that side. I was ten when I attended my first Scottish Cup Final in 1965. A 3-2 win over Dunfermline with Ceasar heading a late winner. The first trophy under the immortal Jock. I was eleven and finishing my second last year at Primary school when we won the first of the Nine. I was twenty and finishing my second year at Uni before we lost it again. I’m 63 now and I have compared and will continue to compare EVERY Celtic side I have ever seen or will see to that era and I know in my heart I will NEVER see their like again. My generation were blessed.
Well how’s about living through the Lions era the Cheating Years and now the current situation all and sundry from the start. Bliss shear Bliss (not the cheating part obviously) but the watching THEM fall apart and all done by the Greatest DIY Job in the history of football that this Country has ever seen. Reading the likes of PHIL,RTC,PAUL McCONVILLE (RIP) AULDHEID The Resolution 12 Guys SFM Site and many many more and worth a mention is the advice given by many Celtic centred sites all ignored. The debates the laughter at the outcomes the decisions made by their numerous Boards of Directors. Having a sneeky peek at their fans websites and watching them rip themselves apart hopelessly searching for answers and finding NONE.
IMHO that might just surpass some of the events you mention.
Amongst other qualities, Phil, I admire you for keeping your powder dry while certain others have no class. Your blogging award will be well deserved.
A house divided against itself cannot stand…
Getting biblical down Govan way
Apparently Kenny Miller is getting sacked today and Lee Wallace is getting supended.
OPM?
other peoples money.
Other People’s Money
WATPM?
It makes good reading seeing the klan hurting so much.
Wee Kenny and the captain out the door also. King and
His cronies must stay.
Can’t wait till Kenny’s Mrs spills the beans.