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

In response to lisas request for police reports,i have sent the following.....if any bear can find a police report,it would blow them out the water i feel.

Lisa,


As far as we are aware,this abuse was covered up by way of a meeting at the airport prior to them returning home.

We are led to believe the abuse was reported to a parent (pat brannigan?),with whom the youth was a guest.
The parent in question,then thought it best to report it to the coaches,rather than the police,as reporting it to the police,could've led to the child in question being taken away from them by child services department,which in turn,would've led to the club having to explain,why they were a child short upon return to scotland....hence the airport cover up and the subsequent in house cover ups by this club.

Some parents were allegedly asked to sign NDA's and paid to stop them from speaking out,it's only now,after the 6 convictions ,have victims come forward.

Perhaps the club would even have a record of that boys tour of 1991 and who they played and with whom each player stayed?.

I don't know if you have contact with any of the following papers/media over here,perhaps they could provide more,although i and others will endeavour to uncover more evidence to assist you .

DAILY RECORD
THE SCOTTISH SUN
GLASGOW EVENING TIMES
GLASGOW HERALD
THE TIMES
THE DAILY MIRROR
THE DAILY STAR
BAUER MEDIA-RADIO CLYDE
BBC SCOTLAND
SCOTTISH TELEVISION STV
SKY
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 5

we will keep fighting for justice.
 
Just received this email from smerixa...can any bears help with this?

Our police are doing there best to find information dating back to 1991, unfortunately back in the day we didn’t have computers so they are doing search by paper trail. Any police reports that you can get would help as well, the articles are one thing but I prefer documentation for verification.

Tommy; I am sure that somewhere in a full long article about the Airport Stopover
Meeting that it mentioned of "The Brannigans seeking advice" from sources(?) who
would have known what The Brannigans should DO too keep themselves kosher?
Will have a dig about, maybe someone could add if this is their thoughts also:eek:
We could do with a fuckin index or abrtract/ timeline????:mad:
 
some of the unwashed have said on one of their forums that the Adidas deal is close to being complete and will be announced at end of year...seems strange Adidas would continue down the road of sponsoring them.

Really? That doesn't make any sense to me, but it doesn't mean to say it's not correct of course. You do hear a lot of garbage though online from some. Hopefully that just what this is, garbage.

Adidas have been getting bombarded with emails from people on here, so they have no excuse whatsoever for not being up to date with what's happening at The Chamber of Secrets and it's only going to get worse for them.

In my opinion, they'll be even more toxic than they already are and nobody will want to be associated with them when everything is disclosed by the court cases and also by the documentaries. Here's hoping.

Cheers for the 'heads up'.
 
Quick 'Not today, thanks' response from Boston! ...

On 23 Jul 2019, at 14:25, Wallack, Todd <todd.wallack@globe.com> wrote:

'Hi. We're just a small investigative team in Boston. We, unfortunately, cannot generally investigate stories in the UK.

Todd Wallack
Reporter
Boston Globe
todd.wallack@globe.com
617-929-2069
617-929-9100 (fax)
'

My response ...

'Hi Todd,

Thank you for your quick reply.

I thought, given that one of the offences occurred in Kearney, NJ, you might have seen some value in pursuing the story.

That being the case, could you please suggest any contacts that may have an interest?

Thank you.

Regards,

johnkp'

His response to my response ...

'New Jersey is outside of our readership area. You could contact a newspaper or other media organization there.'
THIS is a bit surprising

The Boston Globe while clearly based in and primarily focussing on mutterers in Massachusetts has a record of investigating issues well outside that location.

They even managed a bit about the Ibrox Disaster which was less than complimentary and which if I remember correctly was subject to an apology from the paper.

Maybe Im not surprised now I think about it.
 
I sent emails this morning at 3am to the following;

The observer, 39 Seeley Avenue, Kearny,
NJ 0732.

Lisa feorenzo, advertising/co owner
Lisa@theobserver.com

Bob Pezzolla, General manager
Gm@theobserver.com

Kevin Canessa, editorial and website
Kc@theobserver.com

Kearny is obviously the place where CBC were staying in 1991. No email has pinged back so I’m guessing the address is still live. It may lead somewhere or not. But it’s another avenue to go down.

Nice, grabbing these.
 
Tommy; I am sure that somewhere in a full long article about the Airport Stopover
Meeting that it mentioned of "The Brannigans seeking advice" from sources(?) who
would have known what The Brannigans should DO too keep themselves kosher?
Will have a dig about, maybe someone could add if this is their thoughts also:eek:
We could do with a fuckin index or abrtract/ timeline????:mad:

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Sham...after+5+years;+EXCLUSIVE:+Truth...-a061256232

The secret deal which protected a sex pervert for five years was struck in an American airport cafe.

Hours before Celtic Boys' Club were due to fly home, five men sat around a table at bustling Boston airport.

There they sealed the shameful pact that has haunted them since.

Frank Cairney - the man who WAS Celtic Boys' Club - agreed to resign and a dingy chapter in Celtic's history was born.

A young player had claimed he had been touched sexually by Cairney while in bed.

Now the other four men who were part of that airport deal, former chairman Jim McNally and officials Bill Gilfillan, John Gallacher and Willie Hampson, have decided to speak about it for the first time.

They talked to the Daily Record which last week lifted the lid off the sex abuse scandal at the boys club.

Jim McNally, speaking for all four, said: "Apart from sworn statements to Celtic and the police, none of us has ever spoken about what happened.

"It has been painful and has taken a great toll on all of our lives."

Players had been staying in the homes of ex-pat Celtic fans in Kearney, New Jersey, in 1991 for a showpiece tournament. Two were living with exiled Scot, Pat Brannigan.

Jim said: "Pat Brannigan told me that a boy had made a serious allegation against Frank Cairney. I interviewed the boy after Pat Brannigan came for me very early in the morning.

"Pat and his wife Diane were there. I asked a second boy who was also staying at Pat's house to leave the room.


"The first lad was very distraught. He repeated the allegation of a sexual nature against Frank Cairney.

"He said it happened in Pat Brannigan's basement where the boys were sleeping.

"Frank had been staying at a hotel nearby. But it wouldn't have been unusual for him to be in the house because he always went around to where the boys were staying, to make sure they were all right.

"Initially I found the whole thing hard to believe. I had never experienced anything like that before in my life.

"I honestly thought and hoped it was horseplay that had got out of hand a wee bit. Immediately I talked to the other three officials.

"I told them what had happened. We were visiting a theme park that day and I got the senior players together and told them what had happened. They already knew.

"I asked them if they would keep their eye on this lad until we got things sorted out."

He continued: "We decided that we would talk to Frank Cairney and we did. He very forcibly, strenuously denied the allegation. He was very angry. He said nothing happened.

"While we were talking about it, Pat Brannigan arrived and said he had spoken to his lawyer and the police.

"I also spoke to Pat's lawyer about the procedure and what we would do.

"I asked him what would happen if the boy made a formal complaint. And what he told me was the real shocker of the whole thing.

"He said that Frank Cairney would be charged and that the boy, and the other boy who was staying in the house, would be put in protective custody."

Distraught Jim and the officials were terrified to bring in police in case the boys were taken away from them.

He said:"I was absolutely shattered about that. There was no way I could have landed at Glasgow Airport and told two sets of parents that their boys weren't there.

"After that meeting I immediately contacted Celtic, but it was the Glasgow Fair and I had a terrible job trying to get a hold of people.

"I tried Jack McGinn, Jimmy Farrell (Celtic directors), but could not get them. I then phoned Sean McMullen and Bobby Creilly, two other boys' club officials.

"I told them what had happened and I told them of my fear that the boys would be taken into protective custody and that this wasn't for me or even the boy to decide what they should do. I felt his parents should make that decision.


"This was the Thursday and we were due home on the Sunday.

"We also booked three tickets to be held just in case the boy wanted home early.

"I spoke to the lad at regular intervals and he opted to stay at Brannigan's. He seemed to be coping.

"He continued to play in the tournament. I've always admired the boy and how he coped with all of this.

"He was only 16 at the time. He actually started officially playing for Celtic on the Monday after he returned home."

Jim McNally didn't call in the police, but Pat Brannigan may have brought them in. Jim said: "If the police interviewed the boy I wasn't aware of it. I think Pat Brannigan felt we weren't handling it correctly. But the reason we handled it the way we did was because I didn't believe it was up to me to decide what to do.

"Eventually there was a meeting with the boy's parents which Creilly and McMullen had been trying to arrange .

"We left Kennedy airport, New York, on Sunday, but still there was no word. We stopped over at Boston and this is where it all happened.

"There was a message at Boston for me to phone home.

"I was told the meeting had concluded and the outcome was that the boy's parents were quite happy to leave the matter in Celtic's hands, provided Frank Cairney resigned from the boys' club on returning.

"Myself, Willie Hampson, Bill Gilfillan and John Gallacher, the four officials, met in the cafe at Boston airport and we told Frank Cairney what we had been advised.

"He agreed to resign when he went home. We arrived at Glasgow and went straight to the park.

"Jack McGinn organised a meeting at 11am with Frank Cairney and a meeting with me at 2pm.

"At that meeting, he gave me a copy of Frank Cairney's resignation which said he had resigned because he had got promotion in his company and the pressure of work.

"We were still concerned that we weren't quite covered, so we individually consulted lawyers and collectively spoke to a QC for advice.

"He asked if we could produce any more boys who could quote incidents from anywhere at any time. But we knew we couldn't do that."

The deal they had to be part of has left them sad, jaundiced men. All have since left Celtic Boys' Club.

Jim added: "The boy told me what happened. I cannot say what happened.

"But the parents wanted the boy to get on with his career and get on with his life, once they had been given assurances he was coping."

He added: "We were never sworn to secrecy. The boy asked us not to talk about it and we respected his wishes."

Club hotline for victims

Celtic last night set up a counselling service to provide support for families struggling to cope with the trauma of the Boys' Club revelations.

Announcing the hotline, chairman Fergus McCann said: "Celtic Football Club has been receiving many calls from people and families in distress over the alleged incidents.

"In addition to asking people to report allegations to the police, it is obvious many need advice of trained specialists."

The support and advice Hotline opens today and will run for a week between noon and midnight. It is costing Celtic pounds 5000.

McCann also offered his support to current officials of the Boys Club. He added: "It is a great pity their good work should be tarnished by these alleged incidents."

Boys' Club chairman Tony McGuinness said: "The hotline is a very welcome gesture."

Lorraine Rochford of Network Scotland, who have selected the specialists, added: "Celtic Football Club have to be commended for providing this service."

HOW WE EXPOSED SCANDAL

The Daily Record exclusively revealed the Celtic Boys' Club sex abuse scandal a week ago.

In a series of exclusive stories, Scotland's No 1 newspaper unmasked Jim Torbett and Frank Cairney.

We exposed how frightened young players were fondled by the club bosses they trusted.

We revealed how Cairney lied to a local newspaper with claims he didn't know one of his victims.

And we told how pervert Torbett was booted out of the club - only to be allowed to return years later.

After the Record's sensational reports, Torbett was again kicked out by the boys' club.

And detectives have confirmed that they plan to quiz the wealthy businessman.
 
Come on bears. Everything you’ve got get it emailed.

Lisa@theobserver.com

Good work BN and all. I've got plenty for her.

I require to partake in feeding me face, thereafter, anything I can find is getting blasted.

If anyone has a ready made list of contacts (outwith the sponsors one I've already done - unless they're new ones) please post or PM me them. Your time won't be wasted. Cheers! WATP.
 
Keyboard wizards on FF. I need your help.

Alberto G. Santos

Mayor of Kearny New Jersey. Just sent him an email basically stating everything and asking for assistance. But the email returns saying something like it’s classed as spam and can’t be received. He’s been the mayor since 2000 so I thought I’d give it a go. You never know we might get a reply.
Failing that then I’m going for Trump next :oops:
Pointless going to Trump mate, he's defending his paedo mate Epstein among others in his
Keyboard wizards on FF. I need your help.

Alberto G. Santos

Mayor of Kearny New Jersey. Just sent him an email basically stating everything and asking for assistance. But the email returns saying something like it’s classed as spam and can’t be received. He’s been the mayor since 2000 so I thought I’d give it a go. You never know we might get a reply.
Failing that then I’m going for Trump next :oops:
Pointless going to Trump mate, he's defending his paedo mate Epstein in a child rape/child sex trafficking scandal.
 
Well guys this is the first response after weeks of trying to get scottish government to reply to any of my emails it says it all I'M FCKN SCUNNERED

23 July, 2019Thank you for your email of 24 June. The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse. Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.Yours sincerely Reagan Woodrow
WATP

That's been sent out more than a few times.

Keep going mate, you're doing a grand job. No surrender and all that.
 
Pointless going to Trump mate, he's defending his paedo mate Epstein among others in his

Pointless going to Trump mate, he's defending his paedo mate Epstein in a child rape/child sex trafficking scandal.

Agree. We are going in the right directions. A number of them.

Mind you he’d love a kick at that Scottish government. I’m not sure UK would like to take his advice / direction on anything these days ;)
 
A lot of good people doing some great work on this matter and appreciated by many of us . Keep it up lads and lasses , hopefully justice will prevail .

Absolutely, tremendous effort by the guys on here. We must keep this going until the victims get at least some solace and that horrible institution masquerading as a sporting club gets its just desserts.
 
More of the original reporting on the Kearney/Boston incident.


https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Sham...after+5+years;+EXCLUSIVE:+Truth...-a061256232


THEsecret deal which protected a sex pervert for five years was struck in an American airport cafe.

Hours before Celtic Boys' Club were due to fly home, five men sat around a table at bustling Boston airport.

There they sealed the shameful pact that has haunted them since.

Frank Cairney - the man who WAS Celtic Boys' Club - agreed to resign and a dingy chapter in Celtic's history was born.

A young player had claimed he had been touched sexually by Cairney while in bed.

Now the other four men who were part of that airport deal, former chairman Jim McNally and officials Bill Gilfillan, John Gallacher and Willie Hampson, have decided to speak about it for the first time.

They talked to the Daily Record which last week lifted the lid off the sex abuse scandal at the boys club.

Jim McNally, speaking for all four, said: "Apart from sworn statements to Celtic and the police, none of us has ever spoken about what happened.

"It has been painful and has taken a great toll on all of our lives."

Players had been staying in the homes of ex-pat Celtic fans in Kearney, New Jersey, in 1991 for a showpiece tournament. Two were living with exiled Scot, Pat Brannigan.

Jim said: "Pat Brannigan told me that a boy had made a serious allegation against Frank Cairney. I interviewed the boy after Pat Brannigan came for me very early in the morning.

"Pat and his wife Diane were there. I asked a second boy who was also staying at Pat's house to leave the room.


"The first lad was very distraught. He repeated the allegation of a sexual nature against Frank Cairney.

"He said it happened in Pat Brannigan's basement where the boys were sleeping.

"Frank had been staying at a hotel nearby. But it wouldn't have been unusual for him to be in the house because he always went around to where the boys were staying, to make sure they were all right.

"Initially I found the whole thing hard to believe. I had never experienced anything like that before in my life.

"I honestly thought and hoped it was horseplay that had got out of hand a wee bit. Immediately I talked to the other three officials.

"I told them what had happened. We were visiting a theme park that day and I got the senior players together and told them what had happened. They already knew.

"I asked them if they would keep their eye on this lad until we got things sorted out."

He continued: "We decided that we would talk to Frank Cairney and we did. He very forcibly, strenuously denied the allegation. He was very angry. He said nothing happened.

"While we were talking about it, Pat Brannigan arrived and said he had spoken to his lawyer and the police.

"I also spoke to Pat's lawyer about the procedure and what we would do.

"I asked him what would happen if the boy made a formal complaint. And what he told me was the real shocker of the whole thing.

"He said that Frank Cairney would be charged and that the boy, and the other boy who was staying in the house, would be put in protective custody."

Distraught Jim and the officials were terrified to bring in police in case the boys were taken away from them.

He said:"I was absolutely shattered about that. There was no way I could have landed at Glasgow Airport and told two sets of parents that their boys weren't there.

"After that meeting I immediately contacted Celtic, but it was the Glasgow Fair and I had a terrible job trying to get a hold of people.

"I tried Jack McGinn, Jimmy Farrell (Celtic directors), but could not get them. I then phoned Sean McMullen and Bobby Creilly, two other boys' club officials.

"I told them what had happened and I told them of my fear that the boys would be taken into protective custody and that this wasn't for me or even the boy to decide what they should do. I felt his parents should make that decision.


"This was the Thursday and we were due home on the Sunday.

"We also booked three tickets to be held just in case the boy wanted home early.

"I spoke to the lad at regular intervals and he opted to stay at Brannigan's. He seemed to be coping.

"He continued to play in the tournament. I've always admired the boy and how he coped with all of this.

"He was only 16 at the time. He actually started officially playing for Celtic on the Monday after he returned home."

Jim McNally didn't call in the police, but Pat Brannigan may have brought them in. Jim said: "If the police interviewed the boy I wasn't aware of it. I think Pat Brannigan felt we weren't handling it correctly. But the reason we handled it the way we did was because I didn't believe it was up to me to decide what to do.

"Eventually there was a meeting with the boy's parents which Creilly and McMullen had been trying to arrange .

"We left Kennedy airport, New York, on Sunday, but still there was no word. We stopped over at Boston and this is where it all happened.

"There was a message at Boston for me to phone home.

"I was told the meeting had concluded and the outcome was that the boy's parents were quite happy to leave the matter in Celtic's hands, provided Frank Cairney resigned from the boys' club on returning.

"Myself, Willie Hampson, Bill Gilfillan and John Gallacher, the four officials, met in the cafe at Boston airport and we told Frank Cairney what we had been advised.

"He agreed to resign when he went home. We arrived at Glasgow and went straight to the park.

"Jack McGinn organised a meeting at 11am with Frank Cairney and a meeting with me at 2pm.

"At that meeting, he gave me a copy of Frank Cairney's resignation which said he had resigned because he had got promotion in his company and the pressure of work.

"We were still concerned that we weren't quite covered, so we individually consulted lawyers and collectively spoke to a QC for advice.

"He asked if we could produce any more boys who could quote incidents from anywhere at any time. But we knew we couldn't do that."

The deal they had to be part of has left them sad, jaundiced men. All have since left Celtic Boys' Club.

Jim added: "The boy told me what happened. I cannot say what happened.

"But the parents wanted the boy to get on with his career and get on with his life, once they had been given assurances he was coping."

He added: "We were never sworn to secrecy. The boy asked us not to talk about it and we respected his wishes."

Club hotline for victims

Celtic last night set up a counselling service to provide support for families struggling to cope with the trauma of the Boys' Club revelations.

Announcing the hotline, chairman Fergus McCann said: "Celtic Football Club has been receiving many calls from people and families in distress over the alleged incidents.

"In addition to asking people to report allegations to the police, it is obvious many need advice of trained specialists."

The support and advice Hotline opens today and will run for a week between noon and midnight. It is costing Celtic pounds 5000.

McCann also offered his support to current officials of the Boys Club. He added: "It is a great pity their good work should be tarnished by these alleged incidents."

Boys' Club chairman Tony McGuinness said: "The hotline is a very welcome gesture."

Lorraine Rochford of Network Scotland, who have selected the specialists, added: "Celtic Football Club have to be commended for providing this service."

HOW WE EXPOSED SCANDAL

The Daily Record exclusively revealed the Celtic Boys' Club sex abuse scandal a week ago.

In a series of exclusive stories, Scotland's No 1 newspaper unmasked Jim Torbett and Frank Cairney.

We exposed how frightened young players were fondled by the club bosses they trusted.

We revealed how Cairney lied to a local newspaper with claims he didn't know one of his victims.

And we told how pervert Torbett was booted out of the club - only to be allowed to return years later.

After the Record's sensational reports, Torbett was again kicked out by the boys' club.

And detectives have confirmed that they plan to quiz the wealthy businessman.

COPYRIGHT 1996 Scottish Daily Record & Sunday
 
I might be wrong Tommy but I don’t think it was reported back in 1991. I’m sure the airport article said if the American police got involved the boy would be taken into care and they got in touch with Celtic to tell them what to do. Celtic then organised flights home promising the parents it would be dealt with.

My recollection is the same Karbear !
 
Tommy; I am sure that somewhere in a full long article about the Airport Stopover
Meeting that it mentioned of "The Brannigans seeking advice" from sources(?) who
would have known what The Brannigans should DO too keep themselves kosher?
Will have a dig about, maybe someone could add if this is their thoughts also:eek:
We could do with a fuckin index or abrtract/ timeline????:mad:

The article in the DR stated that Pat Brannigan was very uncomfortable with the CBC chosen route.
 
The Celtic fans in Kearney were not impressed by the Celtic View

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Dark...ose;+NO+MORE+COVER-UPS:+HOW+THE...-a060945627

FOR MORE than 30 years the shadow of sexual abuse has hung over Celtic Football Club.

From the boardroom to the dressing room, it was murmured that Celtic Boys' Club boss Jim Torbett was molesting young stars.

Celtic heroes such as Charlie Nicholas, Tommy Burns, Peter Grant and Roy Aitken all grew up in the Hoops nursery when there were whispers about Torbett.

To a man, the Celtic board did nothing to expose the pervert and the dreadful scandal.

Only when Fergus McCann took over as chief executive and started his own investigation was the secrecy broken.

If ever a story had been hushed up it was this one.

The shameful silence only helped the man who preyed on the teenage hopefuls, knowing they would be too afraid to reveal the truth.

In the end it took the courage of three former Celtic Boys' Club victims to reveal the dark shame that has haunted the club.

Former Celtic starlet David Gordon was the first to tell police in Glasgow's London Road the story that he had been too ashamed to share for 24 years.

Torbett abused him in the early 1970s in the Sighthill council flat where he lured boys with ices, sweets and the promise of a place in the squad.

Former Celtic youngster and Scotland international Alan Brazil had also been molested in Torbett's home on an evening when both boys were there together.

The Daily Record became involved in August 1996 after a contact told us police were probing claims of abuse stretching back more than 20 years.


The allegations had resurfaced after Fergus McCann took over in 1994 and appointed Tommy Burns as manager.

A picture in the Celtic View of Burns shaking hands with his old pal Frank Cairney brought the wrath of ex-pat fans in Kearney, New Jersey, where Celtic Boys' Club went on tours.

It was in the home of a local fan that a young Celtic star claimed he was abused by Cairney in 1991 when he was general manager of the Boys' Club.


Cairney quit. Last week, he was acquitted at Glasgow Sheriff Court on five charges of shameless and indecency involving former Boys' Club players.

The case collapsed due to insufficient evidence and some of the witnesses were unclear about dates of alleged offences.

It was a call to Celtic Park by one of them that led McCann to conduct his own investigation.

He was the only Celtic boss ever to take positive action on the matter.

McCann and his lawyers interviewed John McCluskey, then David Gordon and Alan Brazil, taking sworn statements that Torbett abused them.

While Celtic's lawyers were discussing the matter with Alan Brazil, the Record met up with him in Norfolk, to discuss the allegations.

He said that he had been abused by Torbett and he believed there were other victims. He put David Gordon in touch with us.

At first, taxi driver David was reluctant to talk, but we met in a darkened side street in Glasgow's east end.

There, the burly six-footer broke down in tears as he recalled the abuse that ended his football career and has left him depressed and lonely.

The next man to open his heart was former Celtic star John McCluskey.

Now an alcoholic, the man once hailed as the new Kenny Dalglish had carried his burden for 23 years.

McCluskey told through tears of the night Torbett performed a sex act on him as other boys slept nearby on a Boys' Club trip to Norway. He was 13 years of age.

With sworn statements from the three victims, the Record published the revelations that so many had suspected for years.

Our special phone line was jammed with calls backing up the claims of Brazil, McCluskey and Gordon.

Some of the calls were harrowing - men now in their 30s sobbed as they spoke for the first time of the abuse.

We passed our full dossier of complaints to Strathclyde Police who arrested Torbett.

Record team Anna Smith, Iain Ferguson and Charles Beaton were given a Reporter of the Year Award for uncovering the scandal.

Judges chairman Lord McCluskey said: "It demonstrated excellent, in-depth investigative journalism, which exposed the Celtic Boys' Club sex abuse scandal and those involved who abused their position."

In the wake of our story, McCann issued new guidelines to vet Boys' Club bosses. It is an independent organisation and, while not officially part of Celtic FC, it has a long and proud association with Parkhead.

McCann's eight-page guide comprehensively tells all Celtic officials of how to protect youngsters and pledges full club support to promptly investigate any claims of inappropriate behaviour.

Torbett only met justice because a handful of courageous men came forward. John McCluskey said: "He ruined my life. And for every victim who came forward there are five more who still can't bear to tell their secret."

COPYRIGHT 1998 Scottish Daily Record & Sunday
 
Hi Nacho, what angle did you take with Marc ?

I wanted to push him towards the LSE issue to establish whether there was an issue for their 2 Yr Investigation statement ?

Best, GY

I gave him a load of information from over the years published on newspaper, BBC and STV's websites.

Ended it off by asking what he could do to help personally or what The Times as a whole could do.

Don't worry though, all the vital information is there, also added links to Patrick McGuire as he is the leader in all of this. All victims need to go to him to discuss their experiences.
 
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Shameful+airport+pact+haunts+us+after+5+years;+EXCLUSIVE:+Truth...-a061256232

The secret deal which protected a sex pervert for five years was struck in an American airport cafe.

Hours before Celtic Boys' Club were due to fly home, five men sat around a table at bustling Boston airport.

There they sealed the shameful pact that has haunted them since.

Frank Cairney - the man who WAS Celtic Boys' Club - agreed to resign and a dingy chapter in Celtic's history was born.

A young player had claimed he had been touched sexually by Cairney while in bed.

Now the other four men who were part of that airport deal, former chairman Jim McNally and officials Bill Gilfillan, John Gallacher and Willie Hampson, have decided to speak about it for the first time.

They talked to the Daily Record which last week lifted the lid off the sex abuse scandal at the boys club.

Jim McNally, speaking for all four, said: "Apart from sworn statements to Celtic and the police, none of us has ever spoken about what happened.

"It has been painful and has taken a great toll on all of our lives."

Players had been staying in the homes of ex-pat Celtic fans in Kearney, New Jersey, in 1991 for a showpiece tournament. Two were living with exiled Scot, Pat Brannigan.

Jim said: "Pat Brannigan told me that a boy had made a serious allegation against Frank Cairney. I interviewed the boy after Pat Brannigan came for me very early in the morning.

"Pat and his wife Diane were there. I asked a second boy who was also staying at Pat's house to leave the room.


"The first lad was very distraught. He repeated the allegation of a sexual nature against Frank Cairney.

"He said it happened in Pat Brannigan's basement where the boys were sleeping.

"Frank had been staying at a hotel nearby. But it wouldn't have been unusual for him to be in the house because he always went around to where the boys were staying, to make sure they were all right.

"Initially I found the whole thing hard to believe. I had never experienced anything like that before in my life.

"I honestly thought and hoped it was horseplay that had got out of hand a wee bit. Immediately I talked to the other three officials.

"I told them what had happened. We were visiting a theme park that day and I got the senior players together and told them what had happened. They already knew.

"I asked them if they would keep their eye on this lad until we got things sorted out."

He continued: "We decided that we would talk to Frank Cairney and we did. He very forcibly, strenuously denied the allegation. He was very angry. He said nothing happened.

"While we were talking about it, Pat Brannigan arrived and said he had spoken to his lawyer and the police.

"I also spoke to Pat's lawyer about the procedure and what we would do.

"I asked him what would happen if the boy made a formal complaint. And what he told me was the real shocker of the whole thing.

"He said that Frank Cairney would be charged and that the boy, and the other boy who was staying in the house, would be put in protective custody."

Distraught Jim and the officials were terrified to bring in police in case the boys were taken away from them.

He said:"I was absolutely shattered about that. There was no way I could have landed at Glasgow Airport and told two sets of parents that their boys weren't there.

"After that meeting I immediately contacted Celtic, but it was the Glasgow Fair and I had a terrible job trying to get a hold of people.

"I tried Jack McGinn, Jimmy Farrell (Celtic directors), but could not get them. I then phoned Sean McMullen and Bobby Creilly, two other boys' club officials.

"I told them what had happened and I told them of my fear that the boys would be taken into protective custody and that this wasn't for me or even the boy to decide what they should do. I felt his parents should make that decision.


"This was the Thursday and we were due home on the Sunday.

"We also booked three tickets to be held just in case the boy wanted home early.

"I spoke to the lad at regular intervals and he opted to stay at Brannigan's. He seemed to be coping.

"He continued to play in the tournament. I've always admired the boy and how he coped with all of this.

"He was only 16 at the time. He actually started officially playing for Celtic on the Monday after he returned home."

Jim McNally didn't call in the police, but Pat Brannigan may have brought them in. Jim said: "If the police interviewed the boy I wasn't aware of it. I think Pat Brannigan felt we weren't handling it correctly. But the reason we handled it the way we did was because I didn't believe it was up to me to decide what to do.

"Eventually there was a meeting with the boy's parents which Creilly and McMullen had been trying to arrange .

"We left Kennedy airport, New York, on Sunday, but still there was no word. We stopped over at Boston and this is where it all happened.

"There was a message at Boston for me to phone home.

"I was told the meeting had concluded and the outcome was that the boy's parents were quite happy to leave the matter in Celtic's hands, provided Frank Cairney resigned from the boys' club on returning.

"Myself, Willie Hampson, Bill Gilfillan and John Gallacher, the four officials, met in the cafe at Boston airport and we told Frank Cairney what we had been advised.

"He agreed to resign when he went home. We arrived at Glasgow and went straight to the park.

"Jack McGinn organised a meeting at 11am with Frank Cairney and a meeting with me at 2pm.

"At that meeting, he gave me a copy of Frank Cairney's resignation which said he had resigned because he had got promotion in his company and the pressure of work.

"We were still concerned that we weren't quite covered, so we individually consulted lawyers and collectively spoke to a QC for advice.

"He asked if we could produce any more boys who could quote incidents from anywhere at any time. But we knew we couldn't do that."

The deal they had to be part of has left them sad, jaundiced men. All have since left Celtic Boys' Club.

Jim added: "The boy told me what happened. I cannot say what happened.

"But the parents wanted the boy to get on with his career and get on with his life, once they had been given assurances he was coping."

He added: "We were never sworn to secrecy. The boy asked us not to talk about it and we respected his wishes."

Club hotline for victims

Celtic last night set up a counselling service to provide support for families struggling to cope with the trauma of the Boys' Club revelations.

Announcing the hotline, chairman Fergus McCann said: "Celtic Football Club has been receiving many calls from people and families in distress over the alleged incidents.

"In addition to asking people to report allegations to the police, it is obvious many need advice of trained specialists."

The support and advice Hotline opens today and will run for a week between noon and midnight. It is costing Celtic pounds 5000.

McCann also offered his support to current officials of the Boys Club. He added: "It is a great pity their good work should be tarnished by these alleged incidents."

Boys' Club chairman Tony McGuinness said: "The hotline is a very welcome gesture."

Lorraine Rochford of Network Scotland, who have selected the specialists, added: "Celtic Football Club have to be commended for providing this service."

HOW WE EXPOSED SCANDAL

The Daily Record exclusively revealed the Celtic Boys' Club sex abuse scandal a week ago.

In a series of exclusive stories, Scotland's No 1 newspaper unmasked Jim Torbett and Frank Cairney.

We exposed how frightened young players were fondled by the club bosses they trusted.

We revealed how Cairney lied to a local newspaper with claims he didn't know one of his victims.

And we told how pervert Torbett was booted out of the club - only to be allowed to return years later.

After the Record's sensational reports, Torbett was again kicked out by the boys' club.

And detectives have confirmed that they plan to quiz the wealthy businessman.

Humbug; Cheers bro', I knew that ah had read that. Feckin super recall, but not where or when, gettin auld.:eek:
 
I gave him a load of information from over the years published on newspaper, BBC and STV's websites.

Ended it off by asking what he could do to help personally or what The Times as a whole could do.

Don't worry though, all the vital information is there, also added links to Patrick McGuire as he is the leader in all of this. All victims need to go to him to discuss their experiences.

Excellent mate.

Just really want to ensure this London Stock Exchange Route is opened up.

They won’t be influenced by the SNP and any fines could be significant if misleading investors ;)
 
Reply from Scottish ministers.

our ref.
23 July 2019.
Dear Sir.
Thank you for your emails on 27th 28th June to Scottish ministers. I have been asked to respond.
I understand that you have been in correspondence with Nadhim Zahawi. The Scottish government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.
Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment-as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and well-being of their children-is a priority for the Scottish government.
You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018,allowing the Scottish FA to address some of the recommendations before the final report is published when current ongoing legal cases are concluded. The Scottish government will consider next steps when the final report is published.
Yours sincerely, Reagan Woodrow/policy officer/Scottish government/Active Scotland
Reagan.woodrow@gov.scot
Got the same reply(except the first para) at the end of June..

The refusal of the SFA to publish the full report is worrying, it is a catch all that allows Celtc to go unpunished. It is very likely that cases will be going through the courts for years to come.
They could simply force a confidential agreement on all parties, there is certainly precedence for this. Then expel Celtc from football indefinitely, and sell their assets for victim compensation, then publish the review when the cases are concluded.
 
More evidence of the inextricable links with CFC CBC

THIS WAS REPORTED IN 1998

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/JUST...abuser+faces+jail+after+ends+30...-a060945642

CELTIC Boys' Club founder Jim Torbett is facing years in jail for sex abuse after being brought to justice by the Daily Record.

He began preying on star-struck youngsters in his care 30 years ago and yesterday the millionaire businessman was convicted of molesting three victims.

We uncovered the scandal and can reveal police are poised to quiz Torbett, 51, over new accusations which emerged as a result of the high- profile case. Detectives have already sent a report to the fiscal after a former professional footballer, in his 30s, claimed he was abused in a hotel in the early 1970s.

Torbett slumped in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court and shook his head in disbelief as a jury convicted him of shameless indecency towards former Scotland international Alan Brazil, 39, James McGrory, 44, and 38-year-old David Gordon.

Torbett, of Kelvinside, Glasgow, abused them when they were teenagers at the boys' club. Deferring sentence for two weeks for reports, Sheriff Margaret Gimblett said it gave her "great sorrow to deal with someone who had done so much good in the past".

She allowed Torbett to remain free but warned him: "Do not assume that when you come back to court you will retain your liberty."

Last night, Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann said: "It is a good thing for all concerned that this matter has now been brought to a conclusion.

"Abuse against an innocent child is one of the worst crimes. All clubs, amateur and professional, have a responsibility to take every possible action to ensure the safety of young people in their trust.


"Although the allegations stem from more than 25 years ago, it was essential justice was served.

"Celtic Boys' Club has a long and proud tradition and although it is a separate organisation, it has of course very close links to Celtic Football Club."

The long road to justice began two years ago when we exposed the abuse and prompted the authorities to prosecute Torbett.

The youngsters had suffered in silence while his Trophy Centre business flourished.

Yesterday's verdict was greeted with jubilation by the victims. Alan Brazil said: "This is a victory for justice and victory for the three former Celtic boys.

"It is also a victory for the scores of others who may have been abused but did not have the courage to come forward because they are professional players or have high-profile jobs."

He also criticised Celtic Football Club, saying: "The people at Celtic Park who knew about this should be ashamed of themselves for doing nothing down the years."

David Gordon, now a taxi driver of Castlemilk, Glasgow, said of the trial's conclusion: "I'm delighted and relieved."

Former Celtic starlet John McCluskey's case couldn't be heard because Torbett abused him on a trip to Norway.

But he said: "I feel I have grown up. This man has haunted my dreams for most of my life."

James McGrory issued a statement saying: "I am pleased with the verdict. My wish now is that my family and I are able to re-establish normal lives."

Meanwhile, in the light of the scandal, Celtic have issued a new code of conduct which has to be signed by every employee, youth coach and boys' club official.

Boys' club secretary Robert Wilson also said: "Every step has been taken to ensure an incident like this will not happen again."


COPYRIGHT 1998 Scottish Daily Record & Sunda
 
Excellent mate.

Just really want to ensure this London Stock Exchange Route is opened up.

They won’t be influenced by the SNP and any fines could be significant if misleading investors ;)

Gy; I seem to recall that it had an additional qualification at the bottom of it ,
not verbatim but " The LSE investigates all information, on all allegations,
though that info. is not issued to the public-- only its punishment etc".;)
 
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/JUSTICE+AT+LAST;+Celtic+Boys'+Club+abuser+faces+jail+after+ends+30...-a060945642

Meanwhile, in the light of the scandal, Celtic have issued a new code of conduct which has to be signed by every employee, youth coach and boys' club official.

Boys' club secretary Robert Wilson also said: "Every step has been taken to ensure an incident like this will not happen again."

Thanks @Humbug for the above info and links supplied,this one is intresting and maybe worth while adding to emails sent.
 
Got the same reply(except the first para) at the end of June..

The refusal of the SFA to publish the full report is worrying, it is a catch all that allows Celtc to go unpunished. It is very likely that cases will be going through the courts for years to come.
They could simply force a confidential agreement on all parties, there is certainly precedence for this. Then expel Celtc from football indefinitely, and sell their assets for victim compensation, then publish the review when the cases are concluded.

The football authorities have used the court case excuse as a get out clause. They have no intention of ever sanctioning this mob.
The filth should already have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute with further charges to follow.
 
Gy; I seem to recall that it had an additional qualification at the bottom of it ,
not verbatim but " The LSE investigates all information, on all allegations,
though that info. is not issued to the public-- only its punishment etc".;)

Thanks Willbear.

I’m just thinking that Marc has done around 6 articles now & this could open up a big business angle on it.

And it would be 100% based on a public company making a misleading public statement.
 
The football authorities have used the court case excuse as a get out clause. They have no intention of ever sanctioning this mob.
The filth should already have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute with further charges to follow.

This.

We need to get them in a pincer movement mate & force the duckers into doing their jobs.
 
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/JUSTICE+AT+LAST;+Celtic+Boys'+Club+abuser+faces+jail+after+ends+30...-a060945642

Meanwhile, in the light of the scandal, Celtic have issued a new code of conduct which has to be signed by every employee, youth coach and boys' club official.

Boys' club secretary Robert Wilson also said: "Every step has been taken to ensure an incident like this will not happen again."

Thanks @Humbug for the above info and links supplied,this one is intresting and maybe worth while adding to emails sent.

Good point BB ;)
 
@Humbug takes all this credit Bears,had all this info and links stored on various devices,awesome find!

Don't forget this has been a topic on the board for more years than there should have been,over the years there have been loads of posters with great info. We are all doing our bit, all the information is out there it just needs exposure.

Sadly years ago many of the old bloggers were labelled as cranks and bigots by too many unwilling to believe this could actually happen, times have changed.

Glad to do my bit, the victims must have their day and be heard.

Tick Tock
 
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/JUSTICE+AT+LAST;+Celtic+Boys'+Club+abuser+faces+jail+after+ends+30...-a060945642

Meanwhile, in the light of the scandal, Celtic have issued a new code of conduct which has to be signed by every employee, youth coach and boys' club official.

Boys' club secretary Robert Wilson also said: "Every step has been taken to ensure an incident like this will not happen again."

Thanks @Humbug for the above info and links supplied,this one is intresting and maybe worth while adding to emails sent.

Bobafett Bear; Notwithstanding that it was long after the horse had bolted;

(1) If that text is accurate," WHY DID CELTIC" issue (assume they composed it) that document? (on cfc logo paper?)
(2) Did they make sure & retain the signed receipt of issue on CFC
Filing System.
(3) Smacks of Wee Fungus; too protect his investment & make it look like there was actual paper work kept in order, for any likely visit by follow on departments maybe?
 
Don't forget this has been a topic on the board for more years than there should have been,over the years there have been loads of posters with great info. We are all doing our bit, all the information is out there it just needs exposure.

Sadly years ago many of the old bloggers were labelled as cranks and bigots by too many unwilling to believe this could actually happen, times have changed.

Glad to do my bit, the victims must have their day and be heard.

Tick Tock


@Humbug...if you haven't done so already,can you fire everything you have to lisa at the observer?
 
I've given up on New Balance. I emailed them several weeks ago informing them that I'd binned my NB running gear and wouldn't be buying any of their stuff as long as they are associated with that vile club.

Got a reply next day, thanking me for "reaching out" to them and stating that my message had been forwarded to the appropriate department to be dealt with.

Last week,I contacted the same woman who replied to me and told her that it was now four weeks and I was still waiting for an answer. I said that I had to assume NB are quite happy to continue their association with the scum and that loads of NB customers being disgusted by it is of no concern.

I applaud all the work you guys on here are doing. I wanted to do something and given the NB/running connection, I had to let them know how I felt.

If they do reply, I'll post their answer on here.
 
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/JUSTICE+AT+LAST;+Celtic+Boys'+Club+abuser+faces+jail+after+ends+30...-a060945642

Meanwhile, in the light of the scandal, Celtic have issued a new code of conduct which has to be signed by every employee, youth coach and boys' club official.

Boys' club secretary Robert Wilson also said: "Every step has been taken to ensure an incident like this will not happen again."

Thanks @Humbug for the above info and links supplied,this one is intresting and maybe worth while adding to emails sent.
Oh fuuking really? I'll bet it defo has happened since Mr Robert Wilson went on the record with the parcel of sh.ite quoted above. Ask Mccafferty, Cairney, or just read the archived trials. Lying scumbags
 
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Shameful+airport+pact+haunts+us+after+5+years;+EXCLUSIVE:+Truth...-a061256232

The secret deal which protected a sex pervert for five years was struck in an American airport cafe.

Hours before Celtic Boys' Club were due to fly home, five men sat around a table at bustling Boston airport.

There they sealed the shameful pact that has haunted them since.

Frank Cairney - the man who WAS Celtic Boys' Club - agreed to resign and a dingy chapter in Celtic's history was born.

A young player had claimed he had been touched sexually by Cairney while in bed.

Now the other four men who were part of that airport deal, former chairman Jim McNally and officials Bill Gilfillan, John Gallacher and Willie Hampson, have decided to speak about it for the first time.

They talked to the Daily Record which last week lifted the lid off the sex abuse scandal at the boys club.

Jim McNally, speaking for all four, said: "Apart from sworn statements to Celtic and the police, none of us has ever spoken about what happened.

"It has been painful and has taken a great toll on all of our lives."

Players had been staying in the homes of ex-pat Celtic fans in Kearney, New Jersey, in 1991 for a showpiece tournament. Two were living with exiled Scot, Pat Brannigan.

Jim said: "Pat Brannigan told me that a boy had made a serious allegation against Frank Cairney. I interviewed the boy after Pat Brannigan came for me very early in the morning.

"Pat and his wife Diane were there. I asked a second boy who was also staying at Pat's house to leave the room.


"The first lad was very distraught. He repeated the allegation of a sexual nature against Frank Cairney.

"He said it happened in Pat Brannigan's basement where the boys were sleeping.

"Frank had been staying at a hotel nearby. But it wouldn't have been unusual for him to be in the house because he always went around to where the boys were staying, to make sure they were all right.

"Initially I found the whole thing hard to believe. I had never experienced anything like that before in my life.

"I honestly thought and hoped it was horseplay that had got out of hand a wee bit. Immediately I talked to the other three officials.

"I told them what had happened. We were visiting a theme park that day and I got the senior players together and told them what had happened. They already knew.

"I asked them if they would keep their eye on this lad until we got things sorted out."

He continued: "We decided that we would talk to Frank Cairney and we did. He very forcibly, strenuously denied the allegation. He was very angry. He said nothing happened.

"While we were talking about it, Pat Brannigan arrived and said he had spoken to his lawyer and the police.

"I also spoke to Pat's lawyer about the procedure and what we would do.

"I asked him what would happen if the boy made a formal complaint. And what he told me was the real shocker of the whole thing.

"He said that Frank Cairney would be charged and that the boy, and the other boy who was staying in the house, would be put in protective custody."

Distraught Jim and the officials were terrified to bring in police in case the boys were taken away from them.

He said:"I was absolutely shattered about that. There was no way I could have landed at Glasgow Airport and told two sets of parents that their boys weren't there.

"After that meeting I immediately contacted Celtic, but it was the Glasgow Fair and I had a terrible job trying to get a hold of people.

"I tried Jack McGinn, Jimmy Farrell (Celtic directors), but could not get them. I then phoned Sean McMullen and Bobby Creilly, two other boys' club officials.

"I told them what had happened and I told them of my fear that the boys would be taken into protective custody and that this wasn't for me or even the boy to decide what they should do. I felt his parents should make that decision.


"This was the Thursday and we were due home on the Sunday.

"We also booked three tickets to be held just in case the boy wanted home early.

"I spoke to the lad at regular intervals and he opted to stay at Brannigan's. He seemed to be coping.

"He continued to play in the tournament. I've always admired the boy and how he coped with all of this.

"He was only 16 at the time. He actually started officially playing for Celtic on the Monday after he returned home."

Jim McNally didn't call in the police, but Pat Brannigan may have brought them in. Jim said: "If the police interviewed the boy I wasn't aware of it. I think Pat Brannigan felt we weren't handling it correctly. But the reason we handled it the way we did was because I didn't believe it was up to me to decide what to do.

"Eventually there was a meeting with the boy's parents which Creilly and McMullen had been trying to arrange .

"We left Kennedy airport, New York, on Sunday, but still there was no word. We stopped over at Boston and this is where it all happened.

"There was a message at Boston for me to phone home.

"I was told the meeting had concluded and the outcome was that the boy's parents were quite happy to leave the matter in Celtic's hands, provided Frank Cairney resigned from the boys' club on returning.

"Myself, Willie Hampson, Bill Gilfillan and John Gallacher, the four officials, met in the cafe at Boston airport and we told Frank Cairney what we had been advised.

"He agreed to resign when he went home. We arrived at Glasgow and went straight to the park.

"Jack McGinn organised a meeting at 11am with Frank Cairney and a meeting with me at 2pm.

"At that meeting, he gave me a copy of Frank Cairney's resignation which said he had resigned because he had got promotion in his company and the pressure of work.

"We were still concerned that we weren't quite covered, so we individually consulted lawyers and collectively spoke to a QC for advice.

"He asked if we could produce any more boys who could quote incidents from anywhere at any time. But we knew we couldn't do that."

The deal they had to be part of has left them sad, jaundiced men. All have since left Celtic Boys' Club.

Jim added: "The boy told me what happened. I cannot say what happened.

"But the parents wanted the boy to get on with his career and get on with his life, once they had been given assurances he was coping."

He added: "We were never sworn to secrecy. The boy asked us not to talk about it and we respected his wishes."

Club hotline for victims

Celtic last night set up a counselling service to provide support for families struggling to cope with the trauma of the Boys' Club revelations.

Announcing the hotline, chairman Fergus McCann said: "Celtic Football Club has been receiving many calls from people and families in distress over the alleged incidents.

"In addition to asking people to report allegations to the police, it is obvious many need advice of trained specialists."

The support and advice Hotline opens today and will run for a week between noon and midnight. It is costing Celtic pounds 5000.

McCann also offered his support to current officials of the Boys Club. He added: "It is a great pity their good work should be tarnished by these alleged incidents."

Boys' Club chairman Tony McGuinness said: "The hotline is a very welcome gesture."

Lorraine Rochford of Network Scotland, who have selected the specialists, added: "Celtic Football Club have to be commended for providing this service."

HOW WE EXPOSED SCANDAL

The Daily Record exclusively revealed the Celtic Boys' Club sex abuse scandal a week ago.

In a series of exclusive stories, Scotland's No 1 newspaper unmasked Jim Torbett and Frank Cairney.

We exposed how frightened young players were fondled by the club bosses they trusted.

We revealed how Cairney lied to a local newspaper with claims he didn't know one of his victims.

And we told how pervert Torbett was booted out of the club - only to be allowed to return years later.

After the Record's sensational reports, Torbett was again kicked out by the boys' club.

And detectives have confirmed that they plan to quiz the wealthy businessman.

If possible, this link should be sent to media and police sources in the USA as this meeting to subvert justice took place in that country. Anything relating to Frank Cairney's conviction here in Scotland could also be of great interest.
 
Record13/081996


Just looking at the reporting of the 1991 Kearney New Jersey Incident

Record13/081996

FIVE years ago, police in America were asked to probe claims that there had been an incident involving boys' club general manager Frank Cairney and a young boy during a trip to the USA.

The boy later played for Celtic's first team. Police investigated, but no action was taken.

The second quote is the one that is often reported as the event

Scotland on Sunday18/08/1996

It was agreed, by Brady, the boy and his parents and the then Celtic board, that the police would not be informed.
The young player was assured that the alleged incident would have no effect on his future career at the club.
However, signed statements were taken by Celtic's lawyers from the four adults who had been on the New Jersey trip. All were sworn to silence.

Which one is it?

I know which one I believe.
 
Just had this reply from Lisa@theobserver.com

I have received multiple emails, 7 today. I will not be able to move forward unless I have actual police reports, testimony from parents/victims. No one has sent the information I requested, it is with our local police and my staff will see if we had anything in our older issues. Please respect my time, unless you can provide facts I would appreciate

My reply,

Hi Lisa,

Many thanks for your speedy reply. It's greatly appreciated.

Police reports could be an issue, as the club covered up the abuse (and continue to do so to this day). Hopefully this and many other details will come out when the victims get their day in court.

Regarding the testimony from parents/victims you would like, I highly doubt that would be available before the inevitable multiple court cases come to fruition too.

If I can get my hands on any of the relevant information that you've requested, I'll definitely get back to you with it as soon as I possibly can.

Thanks for your time.

Regards,


So, I'd suggest not 'bombarding' this lady with the similar information we have as it may hinder her dealing with this. She was quite specific (see above) in her request, but it will prove difficult at this time to obtain it before the court cases begin.

WATP
 

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