2014/15 Scottish Football Thread

[NUFC Tiger]

Some reports overnight that Dundee United are 'in talks' to buy the Newcastle Jets (A League franchise).

Pretty interesting to see if this goes any further.

 

[Jatz]

Are Dundee United that wealthy?

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Are Dundee United that wealthy?

Not by Chelsea, Man City standards sadly!

I think I read the family who owns them have a 'modest' wealth of about $50m.

Believe they are one of the stronger SPL teams (could be wrong) but obviously not on par with the resources and stature of Celtic (or Rangers before their financial woes).

 

[PuntRoad Celt]

Not by Chelsea, Man City standards sadly!

I think I read the family who owns them have a 'modest' wealth of about $50m.

Believe they are one of the stronger SPL teams (could be wrong) but obviously not on par with the resources and stature of Celtic (or Rangers before their financial woes).

Ive heard its more of a link up planned, e.g. player swaps, training methods etc, but could be wrong if youve heard its a buy out.

I would be surprised if the Thompson family wanted the outlay to buy The Jets, rather than further invest in DU.

Well ran club Utd, with a great history of player development.

 

[windyhill]

Queen Of The South 2
Scum Of The Earth 0

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Ive heard its more of a link up planned, e.g. player swaps, training methods etc, but could be wrong if youve heard its a buy out.

I would be surprised if the Thompson family wanted the outlay to buy The Jets, rather than further invest in DU.

Well ran club Utd, with a great history of player development.

I think the reports in the media hint that any potential deal is still a long way off and that the Thompson family were more 'looking at opportunities' (perhaps other clubs in and around Asia may be on their radar).

Will be interesting to see what happens either way. Jets could certainly use any help or boost we can get!

 

[PuntRoad Celt]

I think the reports in the media hint that any potential deal is still a long way off and that the Thompson family were more 'looking at opportunities' (perhaps other clubs in and around Asia may be on their radar).

Will be interesting to see what happens either way. Jets could certainly use any help or boost we can get!

Will keep an eye out for it, interesting story, for both the Scottish and Aussie game if anything happens.

 

[musha_13]

Queen Of The South 2
Scum Of The Earth 0

Our game then got postponed - still 9 points ahead with a game in hand coming up to the new year.

 

[DEVO]

For the first time this season we are off the bottom. Let the long climb to safety begin.

 

[Thistle]

Unbeaten home record over after getting pummeled 0-4 by Partick Thistle. Not sure what went wrong but hopefully we can carry on our good form into the second half of the year unlike last season.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Mike Ashley reportedly is ready to up his stake in Rangers to 29.9% which would give him effectively control of the club.

Has also been charged by the SFA for breaching several rules and has a hearing on January 27th. Hopefully the SFA hold firm and prevent him from dual ownership. Would be nice to see him sell us and move on.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...angers-and-Newcastle-United-within-weeks.html

 

[Wingard#20]

So, as we all know, Ally McCoist has handed in his resignation at Sevco and is serving his 12 month notice. So how the hell does that mean he's entitled to a pay rise? There's some seriously dodgy dealings going on at that club, bearing in mind they don't have enough money to opearte after this month.

 

[PuntRoad Celt]

So, as we all know, Ally McCoist has handed in his resignation at Sevco and is serving his 12 month notice. So how the hell does that mean he's entitled to a pay rise? There's some seriously dodgy dealings going on at that club, bearing in mind they don't have enough money to opearte after this month.

I dont think its a pay rise, its just proof that the so called pay cut he took (to play to the hordes, as all around the cash swirled down the plug hole) was actually just a deferment. His notice period has just triggered him back to full pay.

The dodgy dealings have been going on for a long time mate, its why they crashed and died before and now the tribute act is heading the same way.

 

[Wingard#20]

The dodgy dealings have been going on for a long time mate, its why they crashed and died before and now the tribute act is heading the same way.

Yeah, and long may they continue. the newco is the gift which keeps on giving.

 

[Thistle]

McCoist no longer manager and now on gardening leave.

lol

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

The different AGMs. Says it all really.

The logo also fell off at Sevco's one.

 

[PuntRoad Celt]

Comedy gold over at the asbestos dome in Govan, again today....

This is not a photoshop by the way, this is how they held their AGM!!!

In a tent on the pitch, far enough away from irate shareholders in the stands, for safety reasons (just needed a shark filled moat and it wouldve been perfect)

 

[PuntRoad Celt]

The different AGMs. Says it all really.

The logo also fell off at Sevco's one.

You beat me to to the punch there MR B, still you cant have too much of a good thing, can you?

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Comedy gold over at the asbestos dome in Govan, again today....

This is not a photoshop by the way, this is how they held their AGM!!!

In a tent on the pitch, far enough away from irate shareholders in the stands, for safety reasons (just needed a shark filled moat and it wouldve been perfect)

They couldn't afford to buy the shovel and pay the water bill to fill it.

 

[PuntRoad Celt]

They couldn't afford to buy the shovel and pay the water bill to fill it.

Sally is on gardening leave is he not? Mind you I dont think he does mates rates....

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

6 minutes of pure seething.

At 3.55 when discussing the fire safety.

"A Rangers staff member will show you to exits in case of a fire."

"Is there still some left ya campaigner!"

 

[Wingard#20]

Even funnier that the Rangers shareholders were put in the corner of Ibrox that is the 'away end'

 

[Wingard#20]

Hibs 4 The Rangers 0. Lols at

 

[Jatz]

That first goal was an absolute cracker. That fourth goal was brilliantly worked.

 

[celtic67]

It's still a month away but does anyone know of any pubs in Melbourne that are likely to be showing Celtic v Rangers league cup tie on 1st Feb? Don't want to miss this.