Remember that Cinch thing and Sevco?
I just received the following message from a very well-placed source in Scottish football:
SPFL are referring Rangers to the SFA for arbitration. SPFL chairman has just written in strong terms to all 42 clubs.
I replied with a couple of questions:
Where does this end?
What are the possible sanctions?
His reply pointed me in the right direction:
Open to any sanctions. Article 99 of the Scottish FA. Similar to the Hearts Thsitsle situation.
I’m sure that this is what he was referring to.
My guy said that this could well result in a financial penalty for the Ibrox entity.
Worst case scenario for the basket of assets would be if Cinch pulls out of the deal and the SPFL loses the entire value of the sponsorship deal.
Then the Ibrox outfit could be liable for that amount plus legal fees from the Article 99 action.
My guy said that this would not be an interminable courtroom saga.
Instead, he expected the entire process to conclude in a matter of weeks.
Of course, Sevco could simply climb down and accept that rules apply to them just like the other 41 clubs.
Addendum
Why should this even be referred to the SFA ? They’ve broken the rules…. End of … get them fined and turfed out the league cup before St Mirren etc do it anyway.
It’s another case of govan sash swinging…. winning the covid title gas gone to their tiny minds and stirred up that innate superiority embedded in the staunch gene.
Sadly….. just like with ‘the Dossier’… Sevco will be not only allowed to continue to break the rules…. but will face zero punishment.
This. Could be a cry for help to the SpFL if you don’t give us the money up front we will. Cause a scene.
SPFL rule G46
“Shirts to Bear Logo(s)
G46 If so determined by the Board, the shirts of all Players in League Matches and Play-Off Matches shall carry the League logo and/or, the name/logo(s) of the title or other sponsor of the League, on one or both sleeves, as specified from time to time by the Board.”
They’ve breached these rules twice already and should already have been fined twice, the rule is there in black and white.
Steve, what’s this Clause 17 Huns are banging on about. They say it gives them the right not wear the Cinch patch as it contravenes a current contract.
TBF the Cinch deal is to say the least utter rubbish and Doncaster should go for getting it signed up. The Scottish leagues should be marketed at a far higher rate.
As for the Sevco saga they should be fined for non compliance ( even if the deal is crap )
Would love to believe this but I think Doncaster will fall on his sword. Huns will have agreements with…ahem ..possibly Inverness ?
I went on to the Official Social Media Partner of Sevco (Follow Follow) and their fans are banging on about Clause 17 where a club has the right to not show league sponsors if it conflicts with a contractual deal. I popped along to the Official website of the Covid Free Champions and noticed there was no “Official Second Hand Car Dealer,” on their website.
Could you have some contact with your sources to clear this up. I’m not a journalist or Solicitor but it looks like they don’t have a leg to stand on.
How funny would it be if sevco had to pay celtic the winners money for reclaiming title
A few weeks ago I felt really gloomy about Celtic’s prospects this season. Two signings and a bit of investigative journalism later and the clouds have parted. Great work Phil.
This must be part of the “indefinite sustainable financial model” that a poster on a previous thread was on about 🤷🏻♂️
If only Malmö could deliver a repeat financial Coup de grâce tomorrow night…
LÖL
For added gravitas the SFA will deliver their verdict standing on a blue wheelie bin .
Sevco may be playing this out just for the sake of it to try and show their fans they can boss the powers that be. A PR stunt that effectively costs the SPFL and therefore every other club to resolve for absolutely no reason other than to attempt to show they can cause bother.
With them ignoring the SPFL who are looking for an amacable agreement sevco should be hit with a hefty fine as well as all legal and arbitration costs.
All other SPFL clubs should be complaining about this situation forcing the SPFL to actually follow their own rules on this and do something of note, otherwise it is pointless saying you have sanctions.
The Lie of 55. Excellent work Phil… the now Glasgow Times continues it on a daily basis. Such is Scotland. All clubs and Celtic FC lawyers must know this yet Mr Lawwell and the board stay silent while working class fans like myself struggle through the legalities of it all.
One thing is sure l won’t accept anything the SFA/SPFL Lawwell say, corrupt to the core..
What do ‘rangers’ have to gain from this ???
I cannot see any upside for not complying and taking the revenue from cinch. Surely Mr Parks would not hold his car sales business as.more important than his beloved football team ???
If so, then the hoards should be upon him, how else cam he spin it ???
The SPFL is run like a bowling club. If that was Celtic not playing ball they would have been on us like a tramp on a blue nose burger. They must be bricking it based on their finances that a) they couldn’t stump up a fincial penalty and b) that the punishment is the straw that breaks the camels back.
When this shiteration goes clockwise down the pan, it should be the last. They have learnt nothing from 2011/12 and brought nothing to the value of our game with their Frankenstein’s Monster Club. If that means Celtic loose out like Lawell feared so be it. No other industry would prop up a rival while it 5hat all over the customer base and regulations.
Bit off more than they can chew,they’re a bitter wee angry club
Bit off more than they can chew,they’re a bitter wee angry club
They are so dumb they don’t even know they are damaging what little credibility they have with they’re own sponsors by refusing to stand in front of a board that has all their sponsors names on it as well as cinch what must 32red and the rest must be thinking, breech of contract ? Still if you think 1=55 then what should we expect
Climb Doooon!!! Wee iz Ra Peepol!!!!
Look forward to then wrangling their way out of this…. again.
Is it just me or did anyone find Mr Llunstram’s comments regarding his colleagues having Covid quite illuminating? Here was me thinking Sevco players were immune to the virus. Must have been the least affected club in Europe last year. Of course I would never accuse a club of such integrity of breaking the rules but It comes out via a player rather than a statement from the club.
So how many players isolated during these ‘outbreaks’ isolated during these periods. Surely this was news worthy.
Their commentator on Rangers TV (Mr Tyldesley) referred to two players being ill and therefore not being able to play Brighton or Real Madrid. He then
helpfully added ‘ in this day and age we all know what that means’. He never named them. So two were ill but how many were isolating. I didn’t notice anyone missing.
Their best player last weekend in their opening league match was IMO undoubtedly their new striker. He didn’t play yesterday and to the best of my knowledge no explanation was given. Presumably he was a player that the former Sheff Utd superstar was talking about. Does he train my himself?. Why didn’t sky Sports ask Slippy after the game about his thoughts re Mr Llundstram’s comment as i’m hearing Mr Gerrard was far from happy.
Anyone else notice that Kris Boyd seemed a bit harsh on their new former hero ( as of last week) and blamed said star for the goal, workrate all round play and stated how ‘he’d have to up his game and learn quickly what it takes to play for Glasgow Rangers’.
Yes I know I’m very cynical.
Utter disgrace, they think they can do as they please. Slippy G look a broken man this weekend
Like every other rule they continue to ignore, nothing will happen.
Fielding players against Dundee Utd. last season without the appropriate negative tests? Nothing!
Car sharing by Gerrard travelling to training? Nothing!
No redcards, but awarded retrospectively? Nothing!
Encouraging mass support hysteria? Nothing!
Suggesting anti Rangers favouritism by officials? Nothing!
Cheating for ten years with “improperly” registered players contracts? Nothing!
Sanctioned by SPFL and SFA to play in European competition, while knowingly having outstanding social taxes debts? Nothing!
Why should this total discard if the laws be viewed any different?