Finally some justice for the victims, although it won’t be enough for some. They should turn their attention to getting their own club to settle similar claims…
Celtic football club today agreed to pay a seven figure sum in compensation to the victims of the wicked act of depravity inflicted on them by the evil individuals who loosely attached themselves to our club many years ago.
According the victims solicitors, Celtic have reached an agreement to pay up to seventy percent of the victims with more soon to follow. Laura Connor, from Thompsons Solicitors, said the firm’s clients had wanted their voices to be heard.
“At long last they have achieved success”
“This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender, while our clients have acted with resolute dignity throughout,” she said. “At long last they have achieved success and can take this compensation as confirmation that Celtic Boys Club was indeed inextricably linked to Celtic Football Club.”
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She said those involved in the case had been “very angry” at how long it had taken to reach a conclusion, but that there was now a sense of relief. It has indeed been long overdue, and although it won’t erase the memories and suffering inflicted on those affected, it’s a step in the right direction.
Forget all this ‘separate entity’ nonsense, the club have a moral duty to look after those in their care, and even though it was a lifetime ago, and under the leadership of different custodians, it’s still our moral responsibility to look after those affected by those acts of unspeakable cruelty.
Money won’t take away the memories the victims suffered at the hands of the depraved individuals responsible, but at least it marks some sort of justice as the club takes some form of responsibility.
The victims can hopefully have some closure
Maybe now the victims can hopefully have some closure and can get on with the rest of their lives. Although for some I fear it won’t be enough, and I don’t mean the victims, you know who I mean…
Attention will now shift to legal battles against a host of other Scottish clubs and sporting institutions and as they are so vocal about this sort of thing, we can expect theRangers support to be pushing for their own club to settle cases being bought by victims from Rangers FC who have previously been told to take their claim to the liquidators.
Those boys thought that they were playing for Celtic
Just as those boys who wanted to play football thought that they were playing for Celtic when they played for Celtic Boys Club, so too did the boys who played for Rangers – they didn’t appreciate the difference that emerged a decade or so ago that it was actually a company and not a club they were representing.
theRangers and every other club should follow Celtic’s lead and settle these cases. Thompsons Solicitors are I believe no win no fee lawyers and they will be hugely encouraged by Celtic reaching a settlement. That should be welcomed by everyone and for the Celtic support if it’s money going towards compensating the victims then it’s very well spent indeed.
Just a Ordinary Bhoy
Why is it even necessary to mention Rangers
Because all victims deserve justice – there is a link in the article where we interview a victim, he is a Rangers supporter and a regular on their biggest forum, but that aside a really nice bloke. He asked for our support to help campaign for justice for ALL victims. There are a good few articles about him and his story (he was not a Rangers victim). Thompsons Solicitors on their website have a list of clubs and associations that they are pursuing, including Celtic (getting settled) and Rangers but many others too.
Another fine post by thecelticstar great work bhoys good too see we don’t have to agree to all sorts of cookies to read you’re content keep up the good work HH