I hope that readers took my recent advice and invested in popcorn futures.
Mr David Cunnigham King hasn’t gone away, you know.
On a personal note, I extend my best wishes to him
An EGM would be excellent theatre, and high drama is something I know a bit about.
It’s worth noting that two of the heroic protagonists in my two Glasgow stage plays were reared in the Ibrox culture.
However, their qualities as people meant they could not remain one of The People.
Both Kirsty Montgomery (Hame) and John Brown (Rebellion) made a conscious decision to distance themselves from the ugly nativism of Ibrox, and this marked a significant step in their personal growth.
Such a shareholder showdown would undoubtedly provide a far more entertaining spectacle than what Dear Philippe’s duds currently offer as they compete in the Long Ball Olympics to secure second place in the SPFL.
Meanwhile, across the city, the club formed by immigrants, but open to all, is in party mode.
This is cultural karma and then some!
For the avoidance of doubt, the good guys, just by being ourselves, are rubbing it in.
Obviously, Mr King is playing to a troubled and tortured gallery.
The prospect of being, in perpetuity, simply the second best is too much to bear for the Bears.
Ah yes, popcorn futures is a wise investment.
Please note that the fragile mood of the Ibrox klanbase can go up or down.
Their mindset is regulated by the racist certainties of 1950s Scotland.
Isn’t the chappie from South of the Limpopo still “Cold-Shouldered” regarding the Stock Market?
What exactly would they do with a £50m investment? They can’t spend it on the team. I’m not even sure that they could spend it on the stadium, unless it was presented as a loan with realistic payback terms.
So is it just a coincidence that Souness plucks the figure of £50m out of the ether weeks ago when he was talking mince with Simon Jordan on Talk Jim White ?
Seems to me that the glib and shameless one has been sending out the flying monkeys before he jets in to “share” his wealth of experience and knowledge in rebuilding crumbling businesses.
Or alternatively he simply wants to punt his remaining equity confetti to the Gullibilly’s at Club 1690 before this Board dilutes it any further than they have.
Popcorn time indeed.
“…sending out the flying monkeys….” had me in tears. Thanks for that.
I’m a big fan of the ol’ sword & sandal epic, and this is shaping up like ‘Gladiator’, although King Dave ain’t no Russell Crowe – he’s more like Joaquin Phoenix’s character, the scheming and plotting Commodus. Wheels coming off chariots, unequal match-ups, the occasional unleashed tiger all punctuating the ceaseless slaughter and bloodletting, which we can enjoy fairly certain in the knowledge that nobody is coming to their rescue, just ‘private equity investors’ arriving as saviours but who are only really looking to screw every last cent out of them – probably by renting them their own property at an exorbitant rate and mortgaging future season ticket sales!
What is the draw for King to want to take over again? Can he really milk anymore profit out of a poor business? Are there not loans to be paid off? The stadium is in disrepair. What does he see that he can profit from? If he still is a share holder is this a ploy to get someone to buy him out? I doubt it is because he just loves the club and wants to save them he has an angle.
Second Prize FC has been a toxic brand since the liquidation of Rangers (1872-2012). The charlatans attracted to them have only made things worse. At least Mike Ashley was going to run them on a self-financing and sustainable manner.
They can’t run on a self sustaining manner. They haven’t done that since the early eighties and they won next to nothing then.
It will be interesting if the Glib and Shameless one does get the keys. Will he be able to attract investment and, if so, how much, and most importantly if they continue to rack up losses, what will UEFA do. They’ve already been on a watch list and since then still not made a profit.
This year’s financial results will be horrific so how long does this merry-go-round of debt go on for before someone gets serious ?
King knows the language that entices the gullibillies in. ‘Outside investment’. ‘Two year plan’. ‘Domination’. Their fan base are that desperate that they will buy it despite any rational, sane person knowing it’s just the same hyperbole from the GASL. The fan base know deep down that dreams of a tycoon taking over and lavishing them with riches is their get out but it’s all very unlikely. However, King is stroking that fantasy to win them over. Be interesting to see how it plays out
Phil watched your post of Jim White ,allegedly, interviewing, the chosen one. Sycophantic nauseating, erse licking drivel. Unsurprisingly no mention of Mr Kings felonious history in Sud Africa, and also the financial and litigious shite show he left to those who succeeded him. Then he legs it to his kraal on the banks of the Limpopo. Mr White seemed to be overcome by Mr King, almost orgasmic. He’s not a real journalist is he ? All this merde that king spouted has been heard before. The orc hordes will be foaming at the mouth and wetting themselves.You’ve always said FOLLOW ,FOLLOW THE MONEY. That is what this is all about. The Gullibillies are ripe for another fleecing and Mr Dave (Farage) Cunningham is just the man to it.
Reminds me of White doing the on-stage interview at the 1994-95 S.P.F.A awards and addressing winner Brian Laudrup with “well Brian….just how good are you ? “. Utter erse-licking joke of a presenter.
I’m pretty sure White’s exact words were, “Brian, Why are you so good”. I’m also positive it was after a Old firm win.
Even some Huns i worked with at the time were embarrassed for him.
If his tongue was any further up Laudrup’s arse he could have licked the plaque from his teeth.
The Scottish football World has changed forever, the reality of the demise of the historically establishment club is really hitting home now. Celtic are the leading Scottish team of the 21st century, on the field and off the field.
The money men at Celtic Park since Fergus McCann, have played a blinder considering the restrictive League in which they play, the Managers since Wim Jansen and Martin O’Neil have been very successful except for a few blips here and there.
The old days have gone and most people in Scotland do not give a fig about anybody’s religion or non religion. Having been born in the 1940’s at a time when the Masonic Lodge and Orange Order had a grip on vast areas of Scottish Life. The SFA reflected this in the Football World of Scotland, it is great to see the change in the attitude of young Scots and how most of them have left this intolerant country behind.
All Scotland needs now is Independence to finally unleash a lot of repressed energy and look forward to building a great future for coming generations.
Totally agree, mate.
EGM? More like a scene from Jeremy Kyle, who’s the (sugar) daddy episode. Having the uneducated to make a business decision has to be up there with the Brexit vote and turkeys voting for Christmas.
What is better still, Dave’s approach. When no publication will touch you with a barrage pole, go to the YouTube influencers to get your message across. From where I’m seated, their echo chamber looks more like a bunker. Who knows maybe Dave has a spoon or two and can dig out a Great Escape by boxing 😉 day
I don’t want Jelly and Ice – cream this time, I want Steak pie and two Veg …Hail Hail
i don’t want them to die , i want them to live and witness “forever in a row “
Phil,
It has never been about The Old Firm with David Cunningham King, but all about The Long Firm (see the fantastic 2004 mini-series starring Mark Strong).
It has now transpired that Dave’s habit of picking fights with “Everyone, Anyone”, resulting in expensive and unnecessary legal proceedings, was all part of his long term strategy. Leaving the current board at iBroke to deal with his mess while he sat in his crib just south of the Limpopo counting his Krugerrands, all of which were most likely earned via his finagling practices.
No doubt he expects to pick up what remains of the shopping basket of assets for a bargain basement price. Being a real Rainjurs man he’ll be able to sell even more worthless shares to the gullibillies at Club 1690 or to some mythical American investors.
Make mine a Schadenfreude flavoured 99, hold the Flakey!
Hail and Hail again!
Might even invest in sticking plasters as they are going through plenty to hold that place together.
As Celtic/football supporters we should all be encouraging the Return of the one true King.
Now is the time to go deep Hundercover. Lets push to get the shameless one elected as Grand Wizard of the Klan.
Then we sit back (popcorned up) and watch as the Bearmacht tears itself apart.
Is it too early for The Jelly and Ice cream?
Phil, are you aware that The Shed has recently closed down for good?
No.
It was a good venue back in the day.