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Published: Today at 06:10 SOCCER star Derek Riordan has been locked up by cops after he was accused of brawling with a bouncer. St Johnstone ace Riordan, 29 — who’s banned from all nightclubs in Edinburgh — was reportedly spotted by security staff as he entered a bar. After being ejected, it’s claimed he hurled abuse at one doorman before allegedly grabbing him around the neck outside the HMV Picture House pub. Cops were called and the former Hibs ace was taken to St Leonard’s police station where he was charged with assault and breach of the peace. Riordan spent yesterday in custody while the courts were closed for the bank holiday. He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court this morning. The former Scotland international — who has a 22-month-old daughter Ruby — is serving a ten-year nightclub ban under the Unight scheme which targets anti-social behaviour. Riordan had been on a night out with pals in the capital after his new side played Hearts on Sunday. A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: “A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault and breaches of the peace following a disturbance at the Picture House in the early hours of May 7. “He is scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday May 8.” Riordan signed a deal with the Saints in March to stay till the end of the season. St Johnstone would not comment last night. Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4303789/St-Johnstone-ace-Derek-Riordan-banged-up-over-brawl.html#ixzz1uGQi4q2A

At it again....in the cells since Sunday night, and up in court this morning in Edinburgh

Game over 3-0

Steely Dan - Royal Scam

Sense you might not have meant that

Think the second paragragh is wishful thinking mate. Honestly think they have bottled it Nowt but a bunch of self preserving bastards totally lacking in integrity or honour Take it as read Huns walk straight back into SPL CUNTS

Indigo Girls - 1200 Curfews

Bit of a change of mood Donald Fagen - The Nightfly

Dr Feelgood - Stupidity

Dear TLG1903 I take my hat off to you mate. I have for a number of days if not weeks been trying to think how best I could put my feelings on this matter in writing. Whilst a reasonably intelligent person (even if I say so myself) I simply couldn't get the wording and tone right, but your post above encompasses all that I feel on this matter, and puts it forward in a calm and controlled fashion and for that firstly I applaud you, and secondly thank you. You have summed it up perfectly even if I sense it will fall on deaf ears Thanks again mate

PUTTING aside issues of SPL membership and transfer embargoes, Bill Miller's prospective takeover and rehabilitation of Rangers still faces numerous hurdles, according to experts. The first could come when the American entrepreneur completes the exclusivity period granted by Duff & Phelps and formally proceeds with his £11.2m bid. At that point, the administrators would have to apply in court to sell the assets of Rangers to the new incubator company Miller plans to form. Professor David Hillier, vice dean at Strathclyde University Business School, believes Craig Whyte could mount a legal challenge at that point. He said: "Given that Craig Whyte is a floating charge holder, he may apply to block that asset sale if he feels the newco has been harmful or unfair to his interests. It is a grey area as much of Scots law is set by precedent. "Paragraph 68 of the Insolvency Act states when an administrator sells assets covered by a floating charge effectively they can do it as if there is no floating charge. But paragraph 74 states if it is felt this sale is detrimental the floating charge holders can apply to the court to block it." If the new company is formed, Miller's cash bid will be the only remaining asset in the old company. Even before considering the position of HMRC and the outcome of the first tier tax tribunal, any plan to propose a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to creditors within the old company appears doomed. It would take a minimum of six weeks to complete a CVA, during which time Duff & Phelps would continue to pick up hefty fees, which would eat into the sum available to creditors. Professor Hillier said: "In that situation, liquidation is better for the creditors." However, even if the CVA is able to clean up the balance sheet of the old company, the process of merging it with the new Rangers is difficult. Shareholders of the new and old companies could agree to dilute their shareholdings. Alternatively, the new company could offer to buy the shares from the old company. In both scenarios, Craig Whyte would have to co-operate and could receive some form of pay off. One insolvency expert said Miller's plan makes little business sense. "Why have this convoluted structure? If you are going to do a newco and transfer the assets, why bother with the CVA? "I understand he wants to preserve what he sees as the history and traditions, but I think people are making too much of that. The reality is if you transfer the assets, the Rangers brand name and everything else, to another company and that company trades within the SPL, what does it matter if it is a different trading entity?" According to data from the Nasdaq stock exchange, Miller has significantly reduced his personal holding in Miller Industries from 679,619 shares to 305,401 in the past year. He owns less than 3% of the issued share capital.

The £11m is refundable though if he chooses not to proceeed. He can still walk away from this witohut any financial loss, other than any costs incurred in seeking expert advice to formulate his planned structure.

Was there an election Most low key political event I've witnessed in over thirty years of holding a vote. Apathy rules....I guess no fucker cares any longer. Bit like Scottish football really

If Michael Johnstone follows through on his comments of yesterday, then I'm never setting foot again in Rugby Park as will refuse to pay to get in there. Lets see if his one possibly two games a season against the Huns manage to keep his club afloat

Can't be ersed checking back sixty one pages on this subject matter, but has anyone actually highlighted Bill Miller's two previous attempts to purchase a British football club. This man has history.......agreed deals on seperate occassions to purchase Sheffield Wednesday and Tranmere Rovers previously and at last minute walked away when it came to handing over the cash. This guy could yet, and very probably will leave Der Hun well and truely up shot creak without a paddle

Sure are mate, both of them die hard Dons fans, my eighteen year old in particular

Anyone asked fans of Sheffield Wednesday or Tranmere Rovers what they think of Mr Miller

I didn't bother going. My younger son did He got a free ticket And even then thought twice about it

On offishal site

as do I.......Think I've already pretty much said what Bobby did, only his is far more eloquent

Dave, I'd genuinely love to think that they would be, but you know what, I still don't actually believe that the message will be getting through. As a club we only seem to be able to stumble from one crisis to another. Every time we see a chink of light and take one step forward we very quickly take two backwards. I have stuck by this team since I first went to see them at the age of five some forty five years ago. I've seen the good times, and prior to them I also saw some bad times. I've never contemplated turning my back on them. Over recent years if I'd still stayed in Aberdeen I'd have continued to go week in week out. Maybe I've been too loyal to them as of the crowd of guys I went to games with in the early 80's have dropped away one by one to the extent that none of them are now season ticket holders. It would be unheard of me not to make the ten minute trip to Rugby Park on Saturday for our visit, but you know what I'm going to play in my club medal instead. Frankly no fucker in Pittodire gives a fuck, so why should I. No doubt at the start of next season, a little excitement will kick in, but how long will that last Any fucker that parted with hard earned cash last night to get in to watch that shower of gutless fuckers frankly deserves certifying.

Supposedly signed three year contract extension on revised terms. If true surely club will officially announce this afternoon.

Never mind David, Jeremy would probably be an improvement on most of them except Vernon

The similarity comment was Broon's not mine Bobby I agree with you, in that I always thought Clarkson was a half decent player. Sure he moved south for around £800k. Imagine us actually having a player nowadays that could command that level of fee in the transfer market.

Feel sorry for the lad, I genuinely thought he looked like a half decent player (well at least by our standards) prior to him picking up the bad injury. Wish him all the best for whatever the future holds for him