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Being reported (Sun) that we are making one more bid for George Edmundson from Oldham.

Found this on twitter. When your dad is a Rangers enthusiast, a structural engineer and plenty of time on his hands...

David Turnbull: Motherwell midfielder rejects 'magnificent' Celtic offer By Scott Mullen BBC Sport Scotland Motherwell had agreed a club record fee with Celtic for Turnbull David Turnbull's potential £3m switch to Celtic hangs in the balance after the Motherwell midfielder rejected their offer. A club record fee was agreed on Wednesday between the Fir Park side and the Scottish champions. But the 19-year-old player and Glasgow club could not reach an agreement over personal terms. Celtic have now released a statement to say the "magnificent" offer made to Turnbull has not been accepted. "Currently, we have been unable to come to an agreement with the player's agent," said Celtic. "Celtic FC is content that it has made a magnificent offer and it is now up to the agent and player to decide if the player wants to join Celtic. "If not, we move on." BBC Sport has learned a number of clubs are monitoring Turnbull's situation, including Barnsley who have already had a bid for the Fir Park academy graduate rejected. Sources close to Turnbull confirmed the Celtic offer has been rejected, insisting the player will continue to keep his options open. Turnbull, who scored 15 goals for his boyhood club last season, has two years left to run on his contract.

https://www.scotsman.com/author/joel.sked It is an argument which arises every time the Scotland are set to play. Which clubs provide the most number of fans and, conversely, which club's fans take little interest in the national team? It is often felt, in a sweeping generalisation, that the Celtic and Rangers fans are not overly bothered with Scotland, preferring to concentrate on supporting the two behemoths of Scottish football. The Tartan Army, it is believed, is made up of fans from lower league clubs, while Aberdeen is thought of as a stronghold for the supporters of the national team. Yet, data revealed by the digital manager of the SFA shows that Rangers have the biggest percentage of fans among Scotland Supporter Club members. They are followed by four of the other 'big five' - if you will. Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts and Hibs, in that order. Michael Bochel tweeted: "Probably a good opportunity to dispel some myths about the Scotland support. Based on the last time I looked (Dec 2018) the teams supported by Supporter Club members in order of % were: Rangers Aberdeen Celtic Hearts Hibs

Hibs got same awards as Celtc but only a gold overall?

Is there any way to cancel a report?

Bruce Archer Online Sports News Editor, Daily Express · 1m Liverpool have agreed to send Sheyi Ojo to Rangers on loan. Expected to join the squad on Monday for pre season #RangersFC

Tomas Kalas from Chelsea? Just another rumour?

https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/17691720.glasgow-politician-to-meet-with-scottish-football-bosses-over-celtic-boys-club-abuse/ 8 hrs ago Glasgow politician to meet with Scottish football bosses over Celtic Boys' Club abuse By Caroline Wilson @WilsonC75HTSenior Reporter Celtic has been carrying out its own internal investigation into abuse within the boys' club 42 comments A GLASGOW politician is to meet with SFA bosses to discuss his concerns about Celtic Football Club's handing of historical abuse involving the team's boys club. Conservative MSP Adam Tomkins said he had also requested a meeting with Peter Lawwell, the club's Chief Executive. Mr Tomkins voiced criticism after the Herald and Times group revealed that Celtic had been carrying out its own two-year investigation, in secret, looking into historical abuse cases involving Celtic Boys Club. It follows a string of convictions for former employees including Jim Caffrey and Frank Cairney. The probe – which is ongoing – has been headed by senior officials, legal counsel and third parties in complete secrecy as it looks to trawl through years of allegations to reach the truth. Because of the sensitivity around the claims including potentially both legal and civil actions, only a handful of people have been privy to the operation. Read more: Celtic to break silence over Boys' Club abuse involving Jim Caffrey and Frank Cairney Mr Tomkins has written a second letter to Mr Lawwell, accusing the club of not putting abuse victims "at the forefront" of it's investigations. Other criticisms levelled against the club include a failure as yet to put in place a compensation package for victims. He writes: "On the same day I wrote to you, I received a letter from the SFA. They have been in touch to arrange a meeting. It's a pity you have not done likewise. "How a wholly secret investigation at the best of an insurance company, can constitute a process designed to put the rights and interests of victims at the forefront?" Read more: 'You bring nothing but shame': Celtic Chief Peter Lawwell slammed by Glasgow MSP Mr Tomkins added: "My main criticisms are: 1. that what Celtic have said about the relationship between the football club and the boys club (ie that they are “entirely separate organisations”) does not appear to true and 2. that Celtic’s processes have been entirely secret and cannot therefore have been designed to help and support victims, which much surely be the paramount consideration." Celtic came under renewed criticism when Jim McCafferty became the fourth person connected with Celtic Boys’ Club or the club itself to be jailed over abuse. He was caged for six years, following Jim Torbett, Frank Cairney and Gerald King through the justice system. Celtic Football Club has been contacted for comment.

Our manager spoke about marquee signings.

None of these guys are the “marquee” signings we were promised. So it looks like we will be having a large turnover after all.

Did you try the club website? Thats where I got mine, 6 months ago though.

Yes Reid arrived 2007. I thought Brown was his lawyer, but you’re correct a QC would have represented him in court. Cannot find anything to back it up, old age does not come alone. ?

Aye but I got 2 replies, 3 now.?

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-recruiting-new-staff-heres-16372702 Rangers Football Club are currently recruiting for staff to work on matchdays during the upcoming season. The Gers are looking for recruits to take on positions of responsibility around Ibrox Stadium during the 2019/20 campaign. The positions available, which are handled by Elior UK, range from Concourse Supervisors through to Kiosk Assistant. The club are also looking for Cooks and Stock Room Assistants. Applying for the positions is simpler than you might think, with several drop in days at the stadium over the next few weeks. Applicants will be able to turn up at the Ibrox Suite on June 5, June 25 and July 1 between 4pm and 6:30pm to apply. The listing on Rangers' website does not state if a cover letter or CV are required, instead asking for you to bring a National Insurance number, bank details and a valid passport or birth certificate. If working at the home of Rangers has been your dream, then perhaps this is the perfect opportunity for you. You can either turn up at the stated times or view the full advert here .

Kelly nd McGinn we’re involved with Torbett in the Trophy Centre. Stein knew about Torbett and had him removed from Parkhead. Stein later resigns (2 years?) Torbett makes a comeback at parkhead. Torbett is charged, his lawyer was Jock Brown, later Brown joins Celtic board. This from my memory, anyone confirm? Was Lord Reid on board at that time?

How many winners medals are handed out, looks like everybody and his brother is getting one. So that 3rd choice goalie got one. Looked it up 40 medals!!

Why have Celtic been investigating something for the last 2 years that has nothing to do with them ?

Interested to read the rationale given for not agreeing with the compliance officer. Surely her competence must be called into question as it was very clear brown was not struck in the face. "Compliance officer Clare Whyte flagged the case to three former officials for further assessment, and they unanimously agreed the incident merited a sending off and Flanagan was given a two-game ban. However, that was overruled by a fast-track tribunal on 17 May. Under Scottish FA rules, an offence witnessed by a referee can only be retrospectively punished if it meets at least one of the following criteria - the involvement of excessive force, brutality or a resulting serious injury. Whyte told the panel she would only be arguing that the clash featured brutality, which she defined as "savage, ruthless or deliberately violent". After hearing Whyte, Flanagan and Rangers' lawyers present their cases - which included video replays of the incident - the panel sided with the former Liverpool player. It rejected the compliance officer's claims that Brown had been struck in the face, insisting contact was made with the "chest/neck area of the opponent". Only question remaining unanswered is why was brown not then charged with bringing the game into disrepute for feigning he was struck in the face!

https://rangers.co.uk/news/club/osonyq-named-new-official-sports-drink

· 2m On tonight's @STVNews - growing criticism of Celtic over its handling of the sex abuse scandal involving former youth coaches. Celtic's Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell, says it's a sensitive issue. We speak to @glasgowcathcart and @ProfTomkins

John Beaton have his usual consistent game ?

https://www.the-ra.org/news/ifab-law-changes-2019-2020 The following summarises the main Law changes for 2019/20 with an explanation for the changes (in alphabetical order). Dropped ball - Laws 8 & 9 Changes If play is stopped inside the penalty area, the ball will be dropped for the goalkeeper If play is stopped outside the penalty area, the ball will be dropped for one player of the team that last touched the ball at the point of the last touch In all cases, all the other players (of both teams) must be at least 4m (4.5yds) away If the ball touches the referee (or another match official) and goes into the goal, team possession changes or a promising attack starts, a dropped ball is awarded Explanation The current dropped ball procedure often leads to a ‘manufactured’ restart which is ‘exploited’ unfairly (e.g. kicking the ball out for a throw-in deep in the opponents’ half) or an aggressive confrontation. Returning the ball to the team that last played it restores what was ‘lost’ when play was stopped, except in the penalty area where it is simpler to return the ball to the goalkeeper. To prevent that team gaining an unfair advantage, all players of both teams, except the player receiving the ball, must be at least 4m (4.5 yds) away. It can be very unfair if a team gains an advantage or scores a goal because the ball has hit a match official, especially the referee. Free Kicks - Law 13 Changes When there is a ‘wall’ of three or more defenders, the attackers are not allowed within 1m (1 yd) of the wall; an attacker less than 1m (1yd) from the ‘wall’ when the•kick is taken will be penalised with an indirect free kick When the defending team takes a free kick in their own penalty area, the ball is in play once the kick is taken; it does not have to leave the penalty area before it can be played Explanation Attackers standing very close to, or in, the defensive ‘wall’ at a free kick often cause management problems and waste time. There is no legitimate tactical justification for attackers to be in the ‘wall’ and their presence is against the ‘spirit of the game’•and often damages the image of the game. The experiment where, at a defending team free kick in the penalty area, the ball is in play once it is kicked and does not have to leave the penalty area, has produced a faster and more constructive restart. Opponents must remain outside the penalty area and at least 9.15m away until the ball is in play. The same change has been made to the goal kick (see Law 16). Goal Celebrations - Law 12 Changes A YC for an ‘illegal’ celebration (e.g. removing the shirt) remains even if the goal is disallowed Explanation Cautions for inappropriate goal celebrations apply even if the goal is disallowed as the impact (safety, image of the game etc.) is the same as if the goal was awarded. Goal Kick - Law 16 Changes The ball is in play once the kick is taken; it can be played before leaving the penalty area Explanation The experiment that at a goal kick the ball is in play once it is kicked, and does not have to leave the penalty area, has created a faster and more dynamic/constructive restart to the game. It has reduced the time ‘lost/wasted’ including stopping the tactic of ‘wasting’ time when a defender deliberately plays the ball before it leaves the penalty area knowing that all that will happen is the goal kick will be retaken. Opponents must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play Handball - Law 12 Changes Deliberate handball remains an offence The following ‘handball’ situations, even if accidental, will be a free kick: The ball goes into the goal after touching an attacking player’s hand/arm A player gains control/possession of the ball after it has touches their hand/arm•and then scores, or creates a goal-scoring opportunity The ball touches a player’s hand/arm which has made their body unnaturally bigger The ball touches a player’s hand/arm when it is above their shoulder (unless the player has deliberately played the ball which then touches their hand/arm) The following will not usually be a free kick, unless they are one of the above situations: The ball touches a player’s hand/arm directly from their own head/body/foot or the head/body/foot of another player who is close/near The ball touches a player’s hand/arm which is close to their body and has not made their body unnaturally bigger If a player is falling and the ball touches their hand/arm when it is between their body and the ground to support the body (but not extended to make the body bigger) If the goalkeeper attempts to ‘clear’ (release into play) a throw-in or deliberate kick from a team-mate but the ‘clearance’ fails, the goalkeeper can then handle the ball Explanation Greater clarity is needed for handball, especially on those occasions when ‘non- d•eliberate’ handball is an offence. The re-wording follows a number of principles: Football does not accept a goal being scored by a hand/arm (even if accidental) Football expects a player to be penalised for handball if they gain possession/control of the ball from their hand/arm and gain a major advantage e.g. score or create a goal-scoring opportunity It is natural for a player to put their arm between their body and the ground for support when falling. Having the hand/arm above shoulder height is rarely a ‘natural’ position and a player is ‘taking a risk’ by having the hand/arm in that position, including whensliding If the ball comes off the player’s body, or off another player (of either team) who is•close by, onto the hands/arms it is often impossible to avoid contact with the ball When the GK clearly kicks or tries to kick the ball into play, this shows no intention to handle the ball so, if the ‘clearance’ attempt is unsuccessful, the goalkeeper can then handle the ball without committing an offence Kick-Off - Law 8 Changes The team that wins the toss can now choose to take the kick-off or which goal to attack (previously they only had the choice of which goal to attack) Explanation Recent Law changes have made the kick-off more dynamic (e.g. a goal can be scored directly from the kick-off) so captains winning the toss often ask to take the kick-off. Medical Breaks - Law 7 Changes Difference between ‘cooling’ breaks (90 secs – 3 mins) and ‘drinks’ breaks (max 1 min) Explanation In the interests of player safety, competition rules may allow, in certain weather conditions (e.g. high humidity and temperatures), ‘cooling’ breaks (from ninety seconds to three minutes) to allow the body’s temperature to fall; they are different from ‘drinks’ breaks (maximum one minute) which are for rehydration. Penalty Kick - Law 14 Changes The team’s penalty taker can have (quick) treatment/assessment and then take the kick The goalkeeper must not be touching the goalposts/crossbar/nets; they must not be moving The goalkeeper must have at least part of one foot on/in line with the goal line when the kick is taken; cannot stand behind the line Explanation It is unfair if the kicker needs assessment/treatment and then has to leave the field and cannot take the penalty kick. The referee must not signal for the penalty kick to be taken if the goalkeeper is touching the goalposts, crossbar or net, or if they are moving e.g. the goalkeeper has kicked/shaken them Goalkeepers are not permitted to stand in front of or behind the line. Allowing the goalkeeper to have only one foot touching the goal line (or, if jumping, in line with the goal line) when the penalty kick is taken is a more practical approach as it is easier to identify if both feet are not on the line. As the kicker can ‘stutter’ in the run, it is reasonable that the goalkeeper can take one step in anticipation of the kick. Players' Equipment - Law 4 Changes Multi-coloured/patterned undershirts are allowed if they are the same as the sleeve of the main shirt Explanation Manufacturers now make patterned undershirts whose sleeves are the same as the main shirt sleeve; these should be allowed as they help match officials’ decision-making. Quick free kick and YC/RC - Law 12 Changes If the referee is about to issue a YC/RC but the non-offending team takes the free kick quickly and creates a goal-scoring opportunity, the referee can delay the YC/RC until the next stoppage if the offending team was not distracted by the referee Explanation Occasionally, an attack is stopped by a cautionable (YC) or sending-off (RC) offence and the attacking team takes a quick free kick which restores the ‘lost’ attack; it is clearly ‘unfair’ if this ‘new’ attack is stopped to issue the YC/RC. However, if the referee has distracted the offending team by starting the YC/RC procedure, the quick free kick is not allowed. For a DOGSO offence, the player will be cautioned (YC) and not sent-off (RC) because the attack was re-started (as when advantage is applied for a DOGSO offence). Substitutes - Law 3 Changes A player who is being substituted must leave the field by the nearest point on the touchline/goal line (unless the referee indicates the player can leave quickly/immediately at the halfway line or a different point because of safety, injury etc.) Explanation To stop a player who is being substituted ‘wasting’ time by leaving slowly at the halfway line (which is not a Law requirement) the player must leave at the nearest point (as with an injury) unless the referee indicates otherwise, e.g. if the player can leave quickly at the halfway line, there is a safety/security issue or the player leaves on a stretcher. The player must go immediately to the technical area or dressing room to avoid problems with substitutes, spectators, or the match officials. A player who infringes the spirit of this Law should be sanctioned for unsporting behaviour i.e. delaying the restart of play. Team Officials - Laws 5 & 12 Changes A team official guilty of misconduct will be shown a YC (caution) or RC (sending-off)*; if the offender cannot be identified, the senior coach who is in the technical area at the time will receive the YC/RC * Law 12 will have a list of YC/RC offences Explanation The experiment with YC/RC for misconduct by team officials has been successful and has revealed many benefits at all levels, including for young referees dealing with ‘difficult’ adult coaches. If the offender cannot be identified, the senior team official (usually the main coach) in the technical area will receive the YC/RC (as the person responsible for the other team officials

Sell out new ground for first time ever today.

· 2h Without wishing to be in anyway mean to a substantial human being. My view as a neutral is that this is a monumental error of judgement by the Board of Celtic. I am absolutely astonished. (link: https://twitter.com/celticfc/status/1132326982795112448) t