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| 101. Author: Back_oh_the_net Date: Fri 24th Oct 2025. 18:52 pars4life1, Fri 24 Oct 18:10 No really sure that’s the issue here mate they broke the rules by signing them they also broke rules by paying trialists and paying guys they signed as amateurs remember Livi and the carry on with hassan kachloul? Same applies here they also attempted to pull the wool over the spfl and sfa’s eyes by abusing the registration system by trying to register pro players as amateurs question is how much to they benefit from breaking said rules? They could probably think themselves very lucky the punishment isn’t more severe Reply |
| 102. Author: Luxembourg Par Date: Sat 25th Oct 2025. 00:55 Luxembourg Par, Fri 24 Oct 17:49 Ahem  Reply |
| 103. Author: GJS93 Date: Tue 11th Nov 2025. 11:01 just a coincedence that last week Strain was pleading for new directors to join him on the board...... https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/scottish-fa-statement-hamilton-academical-fc/?rid=13929 he and the owner banned by the SFA. Reply |
| 104. Author: wee eck Date: Tue 11th Nov 2025. 11:17 Interesting final paragraph in the SFA statement re Jock Brown who resigned last week due to poor health. Reply |
| 105. Author: AdamAntsParsStripe Date: Tue 11th Nov 2025. 11:17 Scottish FA Statement: Hamilton Academical FC Tuesday 11 November 2025 The Scottish FA has written to Hamilton Academical to notify that, following investigation, neither Seref Zengin nor Gerry Strain are fit and proper to hold a position within Association Football, in accordance with Scottish FA Article 10.3. Accordingly, pursuant to Scottish FA Article 10.10, the Board has determined that Mr Zengin and Mr Strain shall not, with immediate effect, (i) carry out any role at the club which would require them to be listed on the club’s Official Return and/or (ii) be involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management or administration of the club and/or (iii) exert any power whatsoever to influence the management or administration of the club. The club has been directed by the Board to take all steps necessary to ensure its compliance with the foregoing determination. Should it fail to do so, the club may face disciplinary proceedings and sanctions under and in accordance with the Judicial Panel Protocol. We note from the records at Companies House that Mr Strain is currently the only director of the club. We have informed the club to write to us within seven days to outline the steps it intends to take to ensure it complies with its legal obligations following the implementation of the determination referred to above. The Board decision on Mr Zengin and Mr Strain is outlined below: Seref Zengin The Board reached its conclusion as a result of Mr Zengin’s acknowledged responsibility for financial matters at the club during a period when the club has demonstrated serious and sustained financial mismanagement, by repeatedly failing to pay individuals and organisations on time, including players, HMRC and employee pension funds. Gerry Strain The Board has reached this conclusion as a result of Mr Strain’s direct involvement in the following matters relating to the club: (a) the various charges contained in the SPFL Notice of Complaint served on the club on 4 April 2025, which were upheld at first instance and on appeal; (b) the club ’s removal from the Club Academy Scotland (CAS) programme following its failure to secure a CAS award for 2025 as a result of not meeting several CAS criteria, principally around child wellbeing, which resulted in a material adverse impact on others involved in the game, including young players and other CAS clubs; (c) the conclusion reached by an independent third party who conducted a Case Review into a child wellbeing matter involving the club on behalf of the Scottish FA that Mr Strain failed to meet the minimum standards contained in the “Responding to Concerns as per Scottish FA Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy”; and (d) the charges brought against the club by the SPFL regarding breaches of various SPFL rules relating to the payment of amateur and trialist players, which were upheld at first instance and not appealed by the club. Mr Strain’s conduct in these matters has led to several sanctions being imposed on the club. Jock Brown For completeness, the Board also considered the position of Jock Brown, notwithstanding his resignation as a director of the club on 3 November 2025. The Board was satisfied that there was insufficient evidence to suggest that Mr Brown was not fit and proper to hold his position as a director of the club. Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte  Reply |
| 106. Author: GJS93 Date: Tue 11th Nov 2025. 11:50 Topic Originator: GJS93 Date: Thu 28 Aug 19:20 "It is understood the owner feels victimised by the SPFL and believes recent sanctions against the club are unfair, sparking his decision to step away from football" (daily record) and in todays record... "The decision also comes after Zengin claimed he made a complaint to the Scottish Government regarding the behaviour of the governing body and the SPFL, who he feels have victimised the club and punished them disproportionately. It is this treatment, he claims, that led to him stepping back from an active role on the board." https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/hamilton-accies-seeking-legal-advice-36225896 Reply |
| 107. Author: veteraneastender Date: Tue 11th Nov 2025. 21:25 Did they ever recover any of the £1 million (?) that they were scammed out of a few years back ? Reply |
| 108. Author: McCaig`s Tower Date: Tue 11th Nov 2025. 21:49 This reminds me of two things: One is the demise of Third Lanark (before my time, but who had been apparently run into the ground for years, before abruptly disappearing). The other is one of those long-running soap-operas which is reduced to more and more preposterous story lines in a fruitless effort to stave off cancellation. Apparently, there are now reports of Police Scotland investigating alleged fraud at the club. What this is in connection with I don’t know. Perhaps the scam that VEE mentions. Or could it be last year’s shenanigans which led to the points deduction that saw them relegated?. The investigation may predate the latest findings. Maybe an aggrieved party has dished the dirt on something else – just speculation on my part. Regarding Jock Brown, I had wondered why he had allowed himself to get mixed up with this shambles. Possibly as a long-standing supporter he felt obliged to try to mitigate the worst of the goings-on. But I note the statement did not say “no evidence” but “insufficient evidence”. Does this suggest the application of Nelson’s eye, perhaps in recognition of previous good behaviour? Whatever, it all looks very grim. Seven days to find new directors is no time at all. Who is willing to splurge a large wad of cash with the real prospect of not getting any of it back? Unless there is someone known to be waiting in the wings, I suspect administration is not far off, and the word “expunged” is warming up behind the goal. Reply |
| 109. Author: twin par Date: Wed 12th Nov 2025. 01:08 Something, has gone so badly wrong with this club recently. Some of the situations they have got themselves into,you could not make up.Reminds me of the Dundee situation,with the guys they had on board,a number of years ago. Reply |
| 110. Author: JnrB Date: Wed 12th Nov 2025. 07:03 I can only think the police investigation is linked with the most recent points deduction for paying amateur players under the table. Fraud and tax evasion, or whatever other criminal act that can be placed under for `employers` Reply |
| 111. Author: neils Date: Wed 12th Nov 2025. 11:05 On top of the missing £1 million Nigerian Prince money , there is £1 M illion COVID loan to be paid back, it`s unclear if that money appeared anywhere. It seems bizarre Edinburgh City were docked 15 points for what was incompetence, but cleared up, and Hamilton only 6 points for this complete farce of a club. Reply |
| 112. Author: parsmad68 Date: Wed 12th Nov 2025. 11:49 Complete mess and not looking good. They could make a musical out of the twists and turns in this saga…. Oh wait….. Reply |
| 113. Author: GJS93 Date: Wed 12th Nov 2025. 12:24 Now alleged fraud has been reported to Police Scotland. It is understood this was reported by Mr Strain in May and he has been assisting police with their enquiries over the weekend. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Friday, 23 May, 2025, police received a report of alleged fraud in the Hamilton area. Information is being assessed and enquiries are ongoing.” (daily record) Reply |
| 114. Author: GJS93 Date: Thu 13th Nov 2025. 16:27 Following Tuesday’s damning statement from the SFA announcing he is deemed not to be fit and proper, Mr Zengin has now hit back in an exclusive interview. And he claims the club are victims of a ‘revenge’ mission after Accies made a complaint about an office holder’s position within the SFA earlier this year. Speaking from Turkey, the Bellshill businessman said: “This is the SFA getting revenge and we’ve told them they are not right to run Scottish football. “Recently, we complained about an office holder’s position in the SFA and I think this is now the SFA returning the favour for that. “Ever since I took over the football club, we’ve always had issues with the SPFL and SFA. This is not the first time. “We’ve tried to put things right for the club, but that hasn’t happened. “When I took over the club I knew I was going to clash with the previous owners, but I never thought I would have the same issues with the SPFL and the SFA. “We had multiple issues with the club internally and when we tried to rectify them, the SFA came down on us like a ton of bricks every time. “The current situation is the SPFL are holding our money back for whatever reason. “For me, they are just trying to force the club into administration. “The first thing they are doing is they are sabotaging the takeover deal so it doesn’t go through and the second thing is not paying the club money it is due to force it into administration. It is as simple as that. “The club’s financial situation is that we are trying to find the funds, month to month, to keep the club going.” Police Scotland are investigating after they received a claim of fraudulent behaviour from Hamilton Accies, which was first reported in May this year. Mr Zengin added: “There will be a full police enquiry about fraud. “And it is to do with the 15 points - but it is nothing to do with me or Gerry. “We requested this inquiry because we believe there has been fraud involved and it runs all the way to the high end of Scottish football.” Accies’ downward spiral kicked off in April of this year when the SPFL imposed a 15-point deduction relating to issues over a failure to pay players on time, as well as incorrect information regarding stadium ownership. That ultimately relegated them from the Scottish Championship instead of Lanarkshire rivals Airdrieonians [who stayed up via the play-offs], with their appeal kicked out the day before the final day of the season. But Mr Zengin blasted the appeal process – especially the man in the loud shirt. He said: “When we went to the appeal process, it was an absolute joke. “They had a guy sitting in there with a Hawaiian shirt on and a can of Monster in his hand, he wasn’t interested to listen to us at all. “After all this, I said to Jock [Brown, the then chairman] ‘Ok, these guys are not taking notice of us’. “So I said why not send an enquiry to the SFA and ask them if a retired, ind Reply |
| 115. Author: veteraneastender Date: Thu 13th Nov 2025. 22:49 "Apparently, there are now reports of Police Scotland investigating alleged fraud at the club. What this is in connection with I don’t know. Perhaps the scam that VEE mentions." Different scenario I`m thinking - the big bucks they lost a few years back was down to an admin employee transferring money from a main club account to a "safe" holding account following a `phone call purporting to be from their bank advising them to do so. Incredibily the staff member was able to complete that transaction without higher authority from the club treasurer or directors. The bank rightly refused to reimburse if memory serves. Reply |
| 116. Author: DBA Date: Fri 14th Nov 2025. 00:40 veteraneastender, Thu 13 Nov 22:49 Wasn`t an `admin` employee, it was a senior director with sole ownership of their banking transactions. Reply |
| 117. Author: DNCH Date: Fri 14th Nov 2025. 06:10 It’s been obvious for a while that something was amiss with Hamilton. A friend of mine observed last season that they were circling the drain in the league while, simultaneously, having one of the biggest, and most expensive, playing squads in the league. I think they had like 36 players by the end of the season. The SFA’s statement seemed like it left some things unsaid while implying a more sinister level of wrong doing. Reply |
| 118. Author: GJS93 Date: Fri 14th Nov 2025. 11:33 "I don`t want to get into the points deduction too much just now. There will be a full police enquiry about fraud. And it is to do with the 15 points - but it is nothing to do with me or Gerry [Strain]. We requested this inquiry because we believe there has been fraud involved and it runs all the way to the high end of Scottish football." https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/hamilton-accies-owner-seref-zengin-36238509 Reply |
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