John Gilligan

Mr John Gilligan certainly deserves his footnote in Sevco’s short history.

In early 2015, a pivotal decision was made by the main man in Johannesburg.

He recognised the importance of connecting with the disgruntled fans as he set a new course for Sevco.

Consequently, the featured image is a testament to the role that Mr Gilligan played in establishing the bona fides of those leading the Off Licence Putsch among the Ibrox klanbase.

He is, as he stated yesterday at his presser, a genuine supporter.

Presented to the local media, he spoke with the customary Churchillian eloquence.

Gilligan’s personal loyalty to his fellow insurgent in South Africa is certainly admirable.

I will confess to a mild chuckle about his use of the word “radar”.

However, football finance expert David Low had some inconvenient observations for those wishing to see the back of Mr King.

Fergus McCann’s guy on the ground in 1994 certainly expects more Blue Room action emanating from South Africa.

Of course, Mr Gilligan deserves another mention in fitba folklore.

Many believe it was his exuberant magnanimity in victory in the Scottish Cup semi-final in April 2016 that convinced Mr Dermot Desmond to temporarily suspend the Lawwellball paradigm and bring in Brendan Rodgers.

You know the rest.

For those who are streaming the Sevco sitcom, these are quality episodes.

Hat tip to the scriptwriting team.

13 thoughts on “John Gilligan”

  1. Instead of Churchillian eloquence, it looked like the staunch treasurer of the bowling club trying to persuade other members that everything is just fine and dandy when it clearly isn’t. HH

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  2. As it’s such an iconic facet of Scottish history someone ought to write a play or even an opera or , posssibly, a musical about RFC/RIFC. Ideally, this would tell the unvarnished truth about Sir DM, his EBTs, the Scottish media and their Silence of the Bams. Such an undertaking would do nothing but good for Scotland. It would confront ancient prejudices held by a large minority and expose them to truths which dare not speak their name.

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  3. Six directors to choose from and they choose John Gilligan. It looks like picking your 5 a side teams in school and he was player number 12.

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  4. Would that have been Tom Engish (15-minute mark) with the Southern Irish accent, questioning Mr Gilligan? I know it’s a terrible question. I’m just wondering as I heard a lot about him.
    I think Dave King is a bad smell in the Klan boardroom.

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  5. What a helluva way to run a business! Six Directors, spread over THREE continents, and no one with direct responsibility for anything! It’s absolutely no wonder they’re a complete……..what was that phrase you coined Phil? Aye, EXCREMENT EXHIBITION!!

    The biggest Shit Show in town, the country…….. possibly the western hemisphere!!

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  6. That’s the first time I’ve ever heard him talk , “Churchillian eloquence” haha not sure if I agree with that , he comes across as a total numpty

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