Celtic face threat of multimillion pound compensation claim(The Times)

[jf1960]

An affidavit with Fergus McCann's signature on it I believe.The club,the victim and the police were all meant to get a copy.Guess which of the 3 parties didn't..

I believe the delay in Thompson's lodging papers is due to even more victims coming forward.

I genuinely can't see a way out of this for Lawwell personally now.Whats went on is deplorable and his main aim hasn't been about the truth,the victims or justice.Its been about protecting the 'brand'.

I don't think even Celtic and their board are aware of a lot of things people now have on them.

Oh Dear, there is even more to come but Peter said it's nothing to do with them I didn't know " The Bunnet " also owned The Boys Club

 

[Blues and Royals]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

 

[O.K. Bear]

Oh Dear, there is even more to come but Peter said it's nothing to do with them I didn't know " The Bunnet " also owned The Boys Club

He owned the boys club in a legal sense as Celtic chairman?

 

[George Goudie]

@Haining84 ..... You can just imagine Her Lawell reading this thread and grabbing his mobile and phoning the bunnet in Canada.

"Hey Fergus, did you sign wan o them afterdavid's?'

They really are a bag of cats, I really pity the poor victims, not just for what they've been through, but the fact their beloved club has jettisoned them and they've been adrift for 40 years.

Criminally cruel treatment.

 

[Hillheadbear]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

That would be to invite a reaction from Rangers and that would be another huge tactical mistake by them.

I would be shocked if our Board are not all over this with several statements - for different circumstances - ready to go.

 

[Coop22]

Agreed, on the new level but I believe they are fucked already.

Time to get some of the pedophile protectors in court before they leave this world with hidden secrets of what they knew, and how involved they were.

Kelly, McGinn, Brady, Macari, Mcsherry etc all need to be in a court under oath very very soon

 

[IrvineLoyal]

The dam seems to be creeking cant be long until it bursts

 

[Virgil Hilts]

If Celtic were to go down as punishment they would now have to start in the Scottish Lowland League.

They won’t get anywhere near 5he punishment that we got.

If they get sanctioned at al.

Ian Maxwell et all aren’t in situ for their business acumen

 

[DJ Blue]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1134816741173932035

 

[Haining84]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1135075652615528448

 

[George Goudie]

Brilliant mate.

A banner.

Your Grandchildren will be
too ashamed to be
celtc supporters.​

 

[Virgil Hilts]

A banner.

Your Grandchildren will be
too ashamed to be
celtc supporters.​

And afraid.

 

[insanicdrunk]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

Probably right, thats why we keep out it until such a time they drag us into it. This must be allowed to explode without us.

 

[km_2083]

What are other teams message boards saying about this ? Anyone had a look?

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Questions need asked as to why Haughey has ownership of the stadium.

He owns their stadium ? Didn’t know that.

 

[the count]

That would be to invite a reaction from Rangers and that would be another huge tactical mistake by them.

I would be shocked if our Board are not all over this with several statements - for different circumstances - ready to go.

They might try a bout of whataboutery in respect of the rat we had, but this would be a major mistake on their part as our reply would be '' We were made aware of a paedophile in our employ our instant reaction was the correct one namely we informed the relevant authorities and fired him with immediate effect, this man came to us from another club who were aware of his offending but failed to inform us of this.

 

[Virgil Hilts]

What are other teams message boards saying about this ? Anyone had a look?

HMFC Kicback’s biggest thread is on the front page.

8.67m views

105,631 posts

2,113 pages

oh and it’s not about the paeds.

 

[Lainey Love]

An affidavit with Fergus McCann's signature on it I believe.The club,the victim and the police were all meant to get a copy.Guess which of the 3 parties didn't..

I believe the delay in Thompson's lodging papers is due to even more victims coming forward.

I genuinely can't see a way out of this for Lawwell personally now.Whats went on is deplorable and his main aim hasn't been about the truth,the victims or justice.Its been about protecting the 'brand'.

I don't think even Celtic and their board are aware of a lot of things people now have on them.

Where did you get this from?

 

[top_cat]

What are other teams message boards saying about this ? Anyone had a look?

Main thread in the Aberdeen chat forum right now, they are giving the manky mob it tight.

 

[Gio#56]

What are other teams message boards saying about this ? Anyone had a look?

Basically, they now know was has been happening via the papers. But just like us cant understand why it is not in every news bulletin due to the seriousness of the matter.

 

[TheSpark]

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[MCKAY72]

There's been a lot of talk on here about the affidavit and the NDA and lawyers / newspapers sitting on them, if this was the case surely they would be published by now?

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Had a swatch there over on sheep, hibs and hearts forums. Last week even there was barely anything on this from them, indifference even. There’s definitely a sea change now though since Tomkins got involved so eloquently. They are now openly talking about the Tims’ disgraceful response to this which can only be good.

We need all of Scottish football to call them out for what they are.

Good mate

 

[longtimedead]

He owns their stadium ? Didn’t know that.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foot...-question-for-celtic-shareholders-is-why/amp/

 

[Modfella]

I want to know the remainder of Gerry McSherrys list. Reportedly 14 names on it. Who are the rest? What do they know? How long ago? Who else OUTSIDE Celtic is involved?

Who is McSherry?

 

[Gene_Okerlund]

HMFC Kicback’s biggest thread is on the front page.

8.67m views

105,631 posts

2,113 pages

oh and it’s not about the paeds.

They're more worried about or loans to equity GM than helping put pressure on paedophiles, Sums them up to a tee. Diddy club and salt and sauce wankers.

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foot...-question-for-celtic-shareholders-is-why/amp/

Thanks LTD. Even a quick read at this sounds as if there was something dodgy going on here too ?

 

[yosser hughes]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

if that is indeed the case, then it is a benefit i am more than willing to embrace,,shut the bastards down

 

[Virgil Hilts]

They're more worried about or loans to equity GM than helping put pressure on paedophiles, Sums them up to a tee. Diddy club and salt and sauce wankers.

They’re 2 bob.

 

[Blues and Royals]

They're more worried about or loans to equity GM than helping put pressure on paedophiles, Sums them up to a tee. Diddy club and salt and sauce wankers.

The biggest under achievers in Scottish football.

 

[Gene_Okerlund]

They’re 2 bob.

The biggest under achievers in Scottish football.

Check out all the mad financial experts on their last page, They're some giggle.

 

[Colinrfc2]

They're more worried about or loans to equity GM than helping put pressure on paedophiles, Sums them up to a tee. Diddy club and salt and sauce wankers.

Unfortunately it appears most people in Scottish football dont believe that running a paedophile ring and sexually abusing kids is that bad

 

[El Jock Grande Sabia]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

Yes, I can see the former happening, but in all honesty, I just can't see even Liewell stooping to the latter - but I could be way off the mark.

 

[Mexi]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

So we respond that the sanctions against us benefited only one club - them, and if there is no punishment, it proves there was a witch hunt against us. Then we get CAS and UEFA involved for the damage done to us at the time

 

[brand69]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

They could but we could point out we helped ever lower league team when we came up through the leagues. We put money in every clubs pocket.

 

[alexg123]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1134816741173932035

Too late with that fire DJ Blue , Humza has got all the evidence safely secured at em ?.....I forget where he said but I’m sure it will show up ok .

 

[Ricksen]

I actually believe that to escape sanctions, they will bring us into it. They will say that any punishment on Celtic will be bad for Scottish football and that the game in this country needs a strong Celtic.......and then crucially......in an appeal to the knuckledraggers up and down the country, they will say that the only people who would benefit from such sanctions would be Rangers FC.

Not even they would do irony like that.

 

[jf1960]

There's been a lot of talk on here about the affidavit and the NDA and lawyers / newspapers sitting on them, if this was the case surely they would be published by now?

I think it's called dripfeeding mate You tell us something we tie the rope a little tighter

 

[Macdonsj]

Can't recall what their liabilities are but their last Annual Report declared circa £38m cash in the bank. They are far from skint unfortunately. A failure to make the CL group stages this year would do immense damage of course, so here's hoping.

There are at least 3 companies tho
Isnt it the case that one is in debt?

 

[Valley Bluenose]

There are at least 3 companies tho
Isnt it the case that one is in debt?

I have no idea mate - I simply Googled their group accounts (which I assume would include any subsidiaries).

 

[BrooklynBlue]

That would be to invite a reaction from Rangers and that would be another huge tactical mistake by them.

I would be shocked if our Board are not all over this with several statements - for different circumstances - ready to go.

It might be worth the Board asking the SFA are there consequences for a member club bringing the game into disrepute. After all, the Scottish game and all clubs will be affected by these revelations.

It can be asked discreetly and made as a marker from the Club.

 

[Buffalo]

There's been a lot of talk on here about the affidavit and the NDA and lawyers / newspapers sitting on them, if this was the case surely they would be published by now?

The Scottish journos have been playing it all down, until the English red tops started picking up on it.

The scottish versions will now be under direct order from England and no longer able to dictate the story.

As for a NDA with McCann's signature on it, there was alot of dodgy stuff going on at Parkhead following his takeover and beyond and I wouldn't be surprised if it is true.

 

[Hillheadbear]

It might be worth the Board asking the SFA are there consequences for a member club bringing the game into disrepute. After all, the Scottish game and all clubs will be affected by these revelations.

It can be asked discreetly and made as a marker from the Club.

I am sure that there are regular discussions offline between the club and the SFA.

 

[Lainey Love]

I think it's called dripfeeding mate You tell us something we tie the rope a little tighter

Do we know that they actually exist or is this just hearsay

 

[Harthill Bill]

There's been a lot of talk on here about the affidavit and the NDA and lawyers / newspapers sitting on them, if this was the case surely they would be published by now?

Sadly, that's all it is.

There's not one shred of evidence to back these claims up.

 

[Hutch42]

Everyone has a duty of care for children and report any concerns. The media have to act on this or they are complicit in protecting paedos and the disgusting attempt by that mob to distance themselves from this.

 

[Butch6]

Been on the board for years, never posted! Having Sunday dinner with the in laws and watching Harry Potter, rock and roll! In-laws told us about the women next door having an affair, then said who knew - in my head jock stein, Tommy burns and more - then on Harry Potter some dude with long black hair talks about the chamber of secrets - fcuking nearly pissed myself! Sorry not sure if the right tread - WATP

 

[Polar bear]

@Haining84 ..... You can just imagine Her Lawell reading this thread and grabbing his mobile and phoning the bunnet in Canada.

"Hey Fergus, did you sign wan o them afterdavid's?'

They really are a bag of cats, I really pity the poor victims, not just for what they've been through, but the fact their beloved club has jettisoned them and they've been adrift for 40 years.

Criminally cruel treatment.

Afterdavid indeed GG I like it.

 

[Lainey Love]

Sadly, that's all it is.

There's not one shred of evidence to back these claims up.

I’ve read it on FF a few times but no one has said where the evidence is

 

[Gogso]

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Claire has considerable experience in defending all types of EL, PL and complex Motor claims including catastrophic injuries; product liability claims including medical devices; clinical negligence; Health & Safety prosecutions arising out of workplace injuries and fatalities; marine accidents; and claims arising out of large scale incidents such as water pollution and gas leaks. She also often advises insurers on policy issues.
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You seem to have inside knowledge?