Celtic break their silence

[Craigie]

Chris McLaughlin‏Verified account @BBCchrismclaug 4m4 minutes ago
#Celtic release statement expressing “deep regret and sympathy for the victims” following the sentencing of former #Celtic Boys Club coach, Jim Torbett for sex offences against young boys.

• Celtic Football Club Statement
  By: Newsroom Staff on 07 Nov, 2018 12:45
  
  
  
  
  
• FOLLOWING the conviction of Mr James Torbett at Glasgow Sheriff Court, Celtic Football Club wishes to express our deep regret that the incidents took place and sympathy for the victims who suffered abuse. We are grateful for the courage of those who have come forward to report abuse and to give evidence after such a long period of time. We have great respect for them and their families as they continue to cope with the distressing effects of the abuse they suffered.
  
  Allegations regarding abuse at Celtic Boys’ Club first emerged in the 1990s. Although Celtic Football Club is an entirely separate organisation, we have always taken these allegations extremely seriously because of our historic contacts with Celtic Boys’ Club. All investigations by the police and other inquiries were given our full support. We encouraged any individuals involved to report all information to the police so that matters could be investigated fully. Celtic Football Club continues to encourage any victim of abuse to report these crimes to the police.
  
  After the allegations became known in the 1990s, Celtic Football Club took steps to develop a new code of conduct and procedures to protect young people. Since then, Celtic Football Club has been at the leading edge of putting welfare and safeguarding protections in place for our young people. We were the first club in Scotland to appoint a safeguarding officer, developing policies for the protection of young people and monitoring and reviewing our procedures to ensure they continue to reflect best practice.
  
  The abuse of children is an issue affecting many areas of society, including a large number of football clubs, sports clubs, youth organisations, educational institutions and religious bodies across Britain. Celtic Football Club strongly believes that children and young people involved in football have the right to protection from all forms of harm and abuse and is committed to ensuring this and to promoting their wellbeing through continued cooperation with our children and young people, parents and carers and the relevant authorities.

 

[Bluenosewrx]

Aye, very good, separate entity my arse.

 

[StaunchoPoncho]

Separate entity.

Who the %^*& are they kidding?

 

[E10H]

Although Celtic Football Club is an entirely separate organisation,..


LIARS.

 

[Coatbridge Chancellor]

Whitewash attempt.

 

[BroomloanWATP]

Children were put at risk as a direct result of the inaction of club officials. Either Stein knew and didn't call the police or he didn't know. What is it you f.ucking reptiles?

This vile organisation should be shut down

 

[Shankillglenmen]

To late scumbag club

 

[Gordy Boy]

"Wasn't really us"

"Happens elsewhere too"

 

[cornholio]

Contradiction Abounds there

Why need a safeguarding officer for a "seperate buisness entity"
New code of conduct - letting the offenders run about the place again and again

No reports to police

I've stopped trying to rationalise this now, It's so way beyond my ken.

 

[Scott196]

I wonder if there are any common links between the majority of the "large number of football clubs, sports clubs, youth organisations, educational institutions and religious bodies"

 

[E10H]

After the allegations became known in the 1990s, Celtic Football Club took steps to develop a new code of conduct and procedures..

Hush money pay offs.

 

[km_2083]

Why do I have the feeling these smug rats have something up there sleeve that will get them out of this

And if don’t get a judge that is one of them and say that “they are seperarte”

 

[Unicorn]

‘Although Celtic Football Club is an entirely separate organisation, we have always taken these allegations extremely seriously...’

So seriously that they re-employed a known paedoophile who went on to recommit crimes under their watch.

Shameful.

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

Separate entity..but

Celtic Football Club took steps to develop a new code of conduct and procedures to protect young people. Since then, Celtic Football Club has been at the leading edge of putting welfare and safeguarding protections in place for our young people. We were the first club in Scotland to appoint a safeguarding officer, developing policies for the protection of young people and monitoring and reviewing our procedures to ensure they continue to reflect best practice.

Lying fucking bastards

 

[CarlukeBear]

Unbelievable that they are still trying to distance themselves from CBC, I could prove the links, they are fecked.

 

[giogaddi]

That will be the end of it for many sections of the media.

 

[E10H]

Although Celtic Football Club is an entirely separate organisation,..


LIARS.

Deny.

Deflect.

The abuse of children is an issue affecting many areas of society, including a large number of football clubs, sports clubs, youth organisations, educational institutions and religious bodies across Britain,

Scum Bastards.

 

[Grampian Bear]

Just the expected mantra , deny, deflect and blame everyone else , hopefully this is too little too late and justice will prevail.

 

[Super A]

1990s eh WTF

So what about the removal of said convicted guy... was that not in the 70s?

Did that not happen then all a mistake
Did those who spoke at trail 1 just make it up....

 

[Craigie]

I wonder if there are any common links between the majority of the "large number of football clubs, sports clubs, youth organisations, educational institutions and religious bodies"

They are correct in that summation sadly. It is rife in all walks of life.

There is certainly a link in those who try to cover it up though.

 

[Div1872]

Rumours in the 1990’s you say?

So why did Stein kick Torbett out the club the first time?

Liars again

 

[jweebear]

Do they need to lie in a statement of regret?

 

[Jan Wyck]

Abusing children and covering it up.

It's the most Catholic thing about them.

 

[themightyi]

Just apologise you rancid mentally challenged cunts.

 

[Kirbys House]

After the allegations became known in the 1990s

Why was he sacked (and rehired) prior to that then?

Lying cunts

 

[Burgh-Ger]

No apology, just their regret!

 

[The Lone Sniper]

There it is is then in black and white; separate entity. That sounds like a weak defence.

In truth, a sickening statement for the victims.

 

[Weegie]

And that my friends is what you call “spin” at its finest.

 

[Craigie]

Do they need to lie in a statement of regret?

They don't need to. It's just their way.

 

[Arminius]

"Deeply regrets"

"Separate entity"

No apology. Exactly what I forecast on another thread yesterday. No way that lot will ever accept responsibility for their actions. No chance. They'll need to be dragged there through the courts, kicking and screaming their innocence all the way.

Mealy mouthed f*ck off you're not getting an apology and you're not getting compo lawyer speak tripe.

Absolutely no shameful depths to which that vile club will not stoop. Scum. Just scum

 

[Ever Ready]

"entirely separate organisation" what like Tesco and Tesco Metro.
That has to be the brassest of brass neck statements I've ever heard.

 

[dirtyndangerous]

Allegations fist came to light in the 90s yet big Jock booted his arse out the club in the 70s according to McNeil when giving evidence,,it was either an open secret or he was mystic meg

 

[Axelrod]

"Wasn't really us"

"Happens elsewhere too"

Sickening statement from them.

Absolutely unbelievable in fact .

They are obviously petrified of where this could go .

Justice needs to be done . They cannot avoid it .

 

[Laudrup1]

Separate entity.

Who the %^*& are they kidding?

I thought all elements of a football team was one part. They told us for years it's all linked and "separate entities" didn't exist in footballing terms.

At least they've made some comment now.

Hopefully the next one is to explain why they've been working away in the background to make sure this "separate entities" name was changed from Celtic Boys Club to St Patrick's.

 

[EduardoHerrera]

They are the most rancid organisation going just behind the Catholic Church.

 

[The Double A Man]

Just like most other 'corporate apologies' like the ones you get all the time over the phone from companies employees.Just mealy mouthed words that mean nothing whatsoever and just melt away the second they are spoken.Probably shamed into it,but it will be very interesting to see how things go once the lawyers get on the case.Like most, I can only sympathise with the victims and can barely imagine what it must be like to have lived so long with that kind of abuse in the back of my mind.

 

[GodSaveTheQueen]

If they really believed they were a separate entity they wouldnd have had to say anything. They know there guilty.

 

[Laudrup1]

After the allegations became known in the 1990s, Celtic Football Club took steps to develop a new code of conduct and procedures..

Hush money pay offs.

How did Jock Stein kick him out (they've been at pains to explain this was done) in the 70s if the allegations only arose in the 90s?

 

[fbshd]

Chris McLaughlin‏Verified account @BBCchrismclaug 4m4 minutes ago
#Celtic release statement expressing “deep regret and sympathy for the victims” following the sentencing of former #Celtic Boys Club coach, Jim Torbett for sex offences against young boys.

• Celtic Football Club Statement
  By: Newsroom Staff on 07 Nov, 2018 12:45
  
  
  
  
  
• FOLLOWING the conviction of Mr James Torbett at Glasgow Sheriff Court, Celtic Football Club wishes to express our deep regret that the incidents took place and sympathy for the victims who suffered abuse. We are grateful for the courage of those who have come forward to report abuse and to give evidence after such a long period of time. We have great respect for them and their families as they continue to cope with the distressing effects of the abuse they suffered.
  
  Allegations regarding abuse at Celtic Boys’ Club first emerged in the 1990s. Although Celtic Football Club is an entirely separate organisation, we have always taken these allegations extremely seriously because of our historic contacts with Celtic Boys’ Club. All investigations by the police and other inquiries were given our full support. We encouraged any individuals involved to report all information to the police so that matters could be investigated fully. Celtic Football Club continues to encourage any victim of abuse to report these crimes to the police.
  

Really, so why would Celtic's lawyers be drawing up non-disclosure orders for the families of abused kids to sign?

FBS

 

[SemperParatus]

Allegations didn’t arise in the 90s.

They arose in the 70s and were covered up. Their greatest ever manager somehow had the power to sack someone from this “separate entity” as a result, but didn’t feel the need to contact the Police.

 

[noops12345]

 

[Pep_x]

No apology from them then.

The Statement raises more questions than answers. This will rumble on.

 

[Valley Bluenose]

Allegations regarding abuse at Celtic Boys’ Club first emerged in the 1990s.

Not just once, but twice, do they manage to squeeze this in. And it's a lie. They knew all about Torbett when Jock Stein - in their eyes - kicked him out of the DhimDome.

 

[falkirkbear]

"Separate entity"

Lying bastards.

 

[MrStruth]

Although Celtic Football Club is an entirely separate organisation,..


LIARS.

Disgusting liars..

 

[Cauldwell]

That is a sick statement, sick. Still denial still finger pointing still deflecting. Before the week is out we will have them getting plaudits for their courage.

First emerged in the 90s. fxake.

 

[IndonesiaBlue]

Cringe inducing pack of lies.

They can't honestly expect that to wash, can they?

Come on Sturgeon, have some respect for the victims and order an independent inquiry.

 

[E10H]

How did Jock Stein kick him out (they've been at pains to explain this was done) in the 70s if the allegations only arose in the 90s?

They are tangling themselves up in the wicked web they are weaving.

All lies.

Never trust a mentally challenged.

 

[wullie13]

separate entity they say? deflect mode

 

[Modfather]

This is their first piece of propaganda. Supplied by none other than their mhedia wing at pacific quay. Utter scum the lot of them.
It’s well saying they are in bed with the masters of cover-ups involving child abuse: The BBC.