I understand that there will be a hastily arranged meeting of the Sevco High Command tomorrow.
Apparently, it was organised at short notice this afternoon by the Serious Professional.
My information is that this Churchillian conclave will deal with the impending decisions on the court case with Sports Direct.
I’m told that the atmosphere today was “less than happy” as the usual suspects were contacted for the meeting.
Perhaps they have been given advanced notice of the judgement on the case.
However, that is merely speculation on my part dear reader.
For forensically focused background on this case, I would commend this piece by lawyer Andrew Reid.
He states that:
“Whilst the substantive dispute is yet to be finally decided, the imposition and continuation of the interim and final injunctions has been a chastening result for Rangers. Not only was the club hit with an order to pay almost half a million pounds in combined legal costs, it also missed out on the opportunity to capitalise on fans’ pre-season excitement by releasing sought after new kits. The much anticipated, if somewhat controversial, orange third strip only hit shelves in October last year, some three months after the season kicked off.”
The basic thrust of Andrew’s piece is certainly in keeping with what the anti-King faction in the Blue Room has been told by their legal people.
It would appear that the Conveyancing Consigliere might not be simply the best at this commercial contract craic.
If I can bring you back to June 2017 when the chaps in the Stenography Corps were gushing about King’s great victory over Big Mike.
It was trumpeted as a great victory over the evil Ashley.
Ever the contrarian I avoided the succulent stenography and remained evidence-based.
That is why I said at the time that the Devil would be in the retail.
This site is fully searchable and free to view.
Therefore, I will leave it to you dear reader to decide who has been accurately reporting this story.
Of course, if the judgement is not to the liking of the Sevco High Command then they could try for an appeal.
However, the only thing that probably achieves is to add to the size of the eventual legal bill.
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Celtic are on the cusp of a historic treble treble.
The squad is full of international players from a number of countries.
Young players who have came through the development route are an important part of the squad.
Tierney, Ralston, MacGregor, Forrest, Johnston, Henderson etc.
The healthy bank account reflects CL income and player sales over the last 3 seasons.
Merchandising and sponsorship deals are at an all time high.
There is no requirement for the auditors to include future trading warnings in the notes to the accounts.
Compare and contrast with the shambles across the river.
Sevco just love wasting money don’t they? Especially money they don’t actually have!
This can will be kicked down the road again as per with DK. History shows this guy’s has absolutely no idea how to express humility and admit defeat.
He can’t because he will lose face if he does so he takes the hit he thinks his staunchness will be diluted and therefore he lets the side down and the staunchness must be maintained at all costs. This Guy lives in a delusional world and by showing he has a wee dod of VIM to the hoard he is lauded as a Hero by the hoard and they in turn keep him supplied with the odd bob or two.
Hail Hail
I see Stevie G distancing himself from the guard of honour spat.
Made it quite clear that the club hierarchy made the decision, not him.
It would appear that the French defender who was on his way, thanks to the Gerrard effect, according to the media, may end up staying in French football.
C’est la vie.
It’s very disappointing, but not unexpected, to see that the Scottish media has chosen to ignore the SFA’s CEO’s ignorance of the English language. After all some of them were punting Maxwell for the job.
Those uncertain of the meaning and spelling of right/write and complaint/compliant have recourse to google check their spelling before signing and posting off correspondence, especially correspondence that might go public as his letter to Haddington Athletic has.
This is not just embarrassing for the SFA, it really does ask questions as to how Maxwell got the gig when he lacks a basic grasp of the English language.
It’s also a very good indicator of why he has chosen to be the invisible man during his Hampden stint.
Man United had the pleasure of the holy trinity of Law, Best and Charlton on their books, the SFA have the 3 stooges in Maxwell, Petrie and McCrae.
Word of advice for Maxwell before he sends out any further correspondence.
1. Get the tea boy to introduce you to Google spell if it’s a struggle for you.
2. Get your secretary to proof read anything that you compose before hitting the send button, or dropping a letter in the mail out box.
It really beggars belief that someone in his position is such a stranger to the English language and furthermore if he’s the big daddy in the SFA what does that say about the recruitment process at Hampden?
IF your face fits Joe,shaking hands in the correct fashion ‘with the right peeple’ is also of great benefit too.Alongside joining the right orders and lodges.
The sfa have long since lost any admirers,so much so,that ,unbelievably,their own ‘pet team’ even,accuses them of bias towards Our Club,the mind boggles.
Incompetent is too good a word to describe their output and actions.
Prefixed by a ‘massively’ may give a more accurate description.
HH🍀
Aye know lassie down here very high up in big micks Empire works out Midlands division of Sports Direct
Had dealing with mick army at broad level. She told me that get good kick out off drity Dave the gib out come.
Mr king use sports direct as cover up
Celtic doing treble & going Undefeated
Give gullible’s they’re on their way up
& it worked .then stevieeeeg came with
Gullible money (bit bad 3 seasons running payed up) well back to what been told legal costs could be higher than carboot sale
You will not get one over pissed off
Cockney Dave big bill coming
That have me a sore head trying to decipher what your trying to say there
Simple mick going to kick kings balls hard
Magic Phil your the best in your marquee story, am off to parkhead now its that time now season book money to pay am not like the glib am paying cash $ Celtic got a Biscuit tin Sevco got the jam jar it’s Empty
Off topic, but does anyone remember Lewis McLeod? Around five years ago the Stenography corp, corpse, whatever, were gushing about his imminent departure to RB Leipzig for a fee of around……£7m seems to ring a bell. Young Macleodinho eventually moved on for a fraction of that sum to the mighty Brentford.
They released him yesterday after 43 appearances in four and a half years. Probably just a temporary dip in form.
Could be just the man to fire Sevco to ANOTHER trophyless season. He comes into their price range.
If indeed there is bad news in the wind re the Sports Direct feck up would that be enough to trigger an insolvency event in Govan?
A points deduction now wouldn’t impinge on European football as they are well clear in 2nd place.
In fact is it possible to declare, say administration, during the split?
Timing is everything and kicking off next season, a possible 9 IAR season, with minus 6 or more points would be a disaster.
With Close Bros already propping up the Ibrox club can they afford to take a serious financial hit as a result of the Sports Direct rammy?
The next few days should provide some clarity, perhaps a deal may even be done with Ashley which could be painted as some sort of victory by the blue facing media as part of the pay off to SD would see an even bigger slice of the merchandising cake being swallowed by Big Mike?
My understanding is that any points deduction would take effect NEXT season.
“Stenography Corpse”
Was that deliberate?
Where would we be without Freud?
Many thanks
Fixed.
Proof reading services available. Very reasonable rates!
(I keep giving James Forrest the same offer but no luck so far.)
The way circulation is going for a lot of the tabloids, Phil, you might have been closer to the mark the first time.
I sincerely hope that MASH hits them with a bill that’ll see even the Close Bros next reply to their plea…..DENIED ANY FURTHER LOANS…
That’ll leave them in severe glabber(pig shite,so very apt)
Thanks Phil,two feel good stories IF you’re NOT A CURRANT💩.
HH🍀
The definition of Glabber is MUD and not as suggested above.
Excuse me please JT,my ignorance knows no bounds.I stand corrected.HH🍀
Clabber, surely.