Wrangodog Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Where the hell did Celtic think Bolingoli was, visiting his granny in Easterhouse ? We're in the middle of a pandemic and Celtic allegedly didn't even know what country their player was in. Doncaster should get a grip on this, but it's Doncaster so expect a shambles. Edited August 11, 2020 by Wrangodog 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverplatekillie Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, Wrangodog said: Where the hell did Celtic think Bolingoli was, visiting his granny in Easterhouse ? We're in the middle of a pandemic and Celtic allegedly didn't even know what country their player was in. Doncaster should get a grip on this, but it's Doncaster so expect a shambles. Bang on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skora11 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Mclean07 said: Scotland, greatest wee country in the world. Couldn’t run a stall in a market...... There were plenty breaches in the Premier League down in England. Although they didn’t seem as bothered about the threat of transmission because of players breaching lockdown rules. In fact a player who returned a positive sample played in a behind closed doors friendly just before the season kicked off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate Peter Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 34 minutes ago, FanWithaTypewritter said: Should be fined but doubt £480 Will put much of a dent in the wallet of someone on what he will be earning. 'Earning' should read 'Being paid' surely? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanerba'Tam Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, bizza_89 said: Given the ramifications (of which Celtic as a club would have been fully aware), there is no chance they fielded a fringe player knowing he was breaching quarantine rules. That said, the club should still be hammered. A precedent should have been set with Aberdeen. The SPFL's leniency means if the season is allowed to continue we will see this time and time again with no consequence. Not so sure of Lennon’s innocence... Seems to think that Griffiths who had loads of folk, more than the guidelines, at a party (caught thro’ Facebook) was no big deal..!! Think he takes a selective approach and would have been first to blast anyone else breaking the rules. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, tanerba'Tam said: Not so sure of Lennon’s innocence... Seems to think that Griffiths who had loads of folk, more than the guidelines, at a party (caught thro’ Facebook) was no big deal..!! Think he takes a selective approach and would have been first to blast anyone else breaking the rules. He left Griffiths out the squad though, I don't think even he'd bring on Bolingoli for 5 mins (or have him near the squad) had he known where he'd been. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillkieBoab Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Would you be happy being a Hamilton player having to go to the 'locked down' city of Aberdeen tomorrow? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyman Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Mclean07 said: Scotland, greatest wee country in the world. Couldn’t run a stall in a market...... That’s utter nonsense. Are the govt responsible for football players not adhering the the rules that were put in place for them? Its the response of the football authorities I am interested in though god alone knows why the sanctions weren’t clearly agreed up front before everything kicked off again. I guess it would be a guess of waiting to see who transgressed - wee diddy club, throw the book at them, the OF slap on the wrist. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyman Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Wrangodog said: Where the hell did Celtic think Bolingoli was, visiting his granny in Easterhouse ? We're in the middle of a pandemic and Celtic allegedly didn't even know what country their player was in. Doncaster should get a grip on this, but it's Doncaster so expect a shambles. I’m not so surprised at that to be honest. If they were off for 4 days, which I think is surprising but possible, they wouldn’t necessarily be keeping tabs on where the players were. Incidentally does anyone know how the information came to light? Did Celtic find out and own up or did the info come from elsewhere? Or did all the players who played have to complete some type of form and the numpty dobbed himself in? Thank God he tested negative or the whole season could have been over just as it started. Edited August 11, 2020 by historyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilm53 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 'I know what I did was wrong' - Bolingoli Then why do it you fool.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanWithaTypewritter Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 17 minutes ago, KillkieBoab said: Would you be happy being a Hamilton player having to go to the 'locked down' city of Aberdeen tomorrow? They will be going straight to the ground surely then straight back home afterwards unless they can stretch to a hotel....think Brian Rice laughed at the suggestion of an overnight stay when interviewed on Sportsound in Saturday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbill Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, historyman said: Incidentally does anyone know how the information came to light? Did Celtic find out and own up or did the info come from elsewhere? Or did all the players who played have to complete some type of form and the numpty dobbed himself in? Think they were probably informed by the media that they were going to be running the story. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieDIV Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 30 minutes ago, historyman said: I’m not so surprised at that to be honest. If they were off for 4 days, which I think is surprising but possible, they wouldn’t necessarily be keeping tabs on where the players were. Incidentally does anyone know how the information came to light? Did Celtic find out and own up or did the info come from elsewhere? Or did all the players who played have to complete some type of form and the numpty dobbed himself in? Thank God he tested negative or the whole season could have been over just as it started. Apparently someone seen him at the airport and dobbed him in to the papers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 CELTIC Football Club unreservedly condemns and apologises for the behaviour of the player Boli Bolingoli in travelling to Spain without informing the club and in failing to observe quarantine restrictions. It is difficult to imagine a more irresponsible action in current circumstances and we find it beyond explanation. The Club will take immediate action through our own disciplinary procedures. Celtic are in touch with every SPFL club today, and with all relevant authorities, to apologise for the fact that one of our employees has created so much additional difficulty through his actions. All of our playing and backroom staff have been tested twice for Covid-19 since this incident and all, including the player in question, have tested negative. While this comes as a relief to all concerned, it in no way diminishes the seriousness or stupidity of the player’s actions. Since the Covid -19 crisis began, we have had a safe and healthy squad of players, recording not one positive test. As a club, we have worked tirelessly to ensure a sustained, safe environment for all. We have led the way in working with the football authorities and Scottish Government to establish the most rigorous, effective protocols and working practices, which ultimately led to the resumption of football. We could have done no more in this area. It is a matter of the deepest regret to us that the behaviour of one individual has jeopardised that reputation and reflected discredit on football more generally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilm53 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Lets see what the club do to Boli .... I don't expect too harsh a sentence 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker71 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, KillkieBoab said: Would you be happy being a Hamilton player having to go to the 'locked down' city of Aberdeen tomorrow? Aberdeen is NOT locked down, it has just been put back nearer phase 1, rather than phase 3. And provided the Hamilton team drive in, play and drive out, there won't be an issue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Beaker71 said: Aberdeen is NOT locked down, it has just been put back nearer phase 1, rather than phase 3. And provided the Hamilton team drive in, play and drive out, there won't be an issue. Aye, Hamilton are renowned for doing things in a timely manner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 FM regrets that some fitba' players are incapable of living up to expectations. Just not acceptable. Vast majority of members of public abiding by the regulations. Wants to get some clubs and players living up to responsibilities. Doesn't want fans or compliant clubs to pay price. Discussions ongoing. Further statement this afternoon but "don't expect to see Aberdeen or Celtic playing in the next week". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewWylie Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 hours ago, gamla said: As long as it was a trip to test his eyesight he should be fine... aye you don’t get punished for that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Niven Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Nicola Sturgeon just said she would not expect to see Aberdeen or Celtic playing this week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass316 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 She's no happy. Think she wants clubs and players be punished if this happens again. They should be punished right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty66 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 When you see this melt that Celtic paid £3m for, its all the more galling that we accepted a lot less than that for Greg Taylor from them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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C4mmy31 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Cass316 said: She's no happy. Think she wants clubs and players be punished if this happens again. They should be punished right now. Sturgeon has basically told Aberdeen and Celtic they're no playing for the next 10 days...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieDIV Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Is that Celtic out of Europe then given they're meant to be playing next week? If so, hahaha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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