Amid the sea of angst, from some, at Rangers punishment, some perspective is required. Ban any other SPL club from signing players for 12 months and fine them £160k and they will be modesty inconvenienced.
Most clubs only add one or two key players (all going well) to their squad each season and a fine of less than half a percentage point of turnover is hardly punishment at all. Some clubs currently owed money by Rangers could have a de facto ban on transfers as a result – and they’ve done nothing wrong.
For bringing the game into disrepute and breaking a myriad of rules, this is a mild censure.
This only becomes problematic if the club is not paying its bills. Pay your bills, or at the very least, agree a deal with creditors to forgive a portion of debts, and Rangers will be able to retain their current staff and could continue to perform strongly in next season’s Scottish Premier League.
The fantasy that this is a possibility is still being entertained by Duff and Phelps so I see no reason why the rest of us should not point out the inconvenient irony of their position.
The SFA must impose a financial and sporting penalty for bringing the game into disrepute, in this, they have no choice whatsoever. The penalty must be substantial and act as a deterrent against criminal or disreputable elements becoming involved in Scottish football in future. Pay your bills or conjure up the mythical CVA and you’ll cope just fine.
One additional point on the financial penalty. £160k is less than 1% of the debt Sir David Murray was released from when he failed to sufficiently investigate the suitability of Craig Whyte as an owner of Rangers – despite the warnings from others around the Rangers boardroom table.
In light of his failure to take heed of warnings from the then Rangers chairman and his connected financial gain, perhaps Sir David would offer to pay Rangers fine? £18m, David. Don’t tell me that’s enough money to drown out Alastair Johnston’s warning and any feelings of remorse. Paying the fine is the least you owe Rangers fans.
Was it worth it?
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Re songs for Sunday, I think the “Cheerio, to your 9 in a row” is the best so far.
One of my favourite ‘old’ songs brought slap bang up to date, and has a dig at them in the process. What’s not to like!
I can hear the thunder already…….
HH
CTTC
Or some Edwyn Collins – Rip it up and start again (the EBT contracts)
Lifted from Twitter
Wasn’t Rangers fans last protest against BBC for their investigation into Craig Whyte? Finding he wasn’t fit and proper?
LiviBhoy at 14.17
I’m sure wee Fergus is having a wee chuckle at their predicament.
It pains me that the wee man may still have mixed emotions about how he left , and the reception he was given by a large number (certainly not all , and maybe not even a majority) of our support on the day he raised the flag.
I’d love to see him back for a game , on the park before kick off or at half time, so that the whole support could now show our appreciation for what he did.
serge,
simply the best played at 78 rpm :o)
Add Funeral Pyre to your list
Their mad eyes buldged their flushed faces said
The weak get crushed as the strong grow stronger
Like StStivs I worked with John Mcmillan for many years and he is a neighbour of mine.
I believe he is an inherently decent bloke despite being an out and our hvn.
I was more than a wee bit amazed to read what he said on Radio Scotland today.
Genuinely, it does not sound like John. I can only imagine- and hope- that he is hurting like hell and that’s affected him quite a bit.
Gourock could be turning nasty like many other parts around the country when they go down. Take care out there folks.
I understand the concept of 78rpm is antique, but they must be able to twiddle a few knobs:o)
Sir Paul
Ah am No looking forward to Sunday…Ay-Tall , Ay-Tall!
Why?
Ah thought Ye’d Nevah , Ask!
Because.. o’ the HATE!
Aye, The HATE!
The G.A… HATE ..well… The Celtic.
And, Ah believe…Though, Some May Quibble.. That Hate, is A Mair POWERFUL FORCE than… LUV!
Fur ye must understaun..or.. mebbe ye Dinna…
That…
The Celtic Ehos…is Built Aroon… LUV..
and..
Shucks, Ye must know whit Ah am aboot tae write ,noo,Kiddo…??
(And Ah wullnae .. Disappoint ,ye.. eethur..)
The G.A. Ethos..is Built . Aroon… HATE!
HATE ,is the Spur.. which drives the G.A. tae Victory.
Oan the Ither Haun…
Luv, isnae a Spur.
It is… Mair like a…well…
Like, Yer Granny’s Feather Palliasse!(and, Na.. Ah dinnae mean a Friendly Donkey!)
Fur, It Feels so Soft, and Cushy.. and Peaceful….Pure Bliss!
That’s Luv.. or. That’s Ma Description o’ it.
Tae which, Ah am Entitled..
The G.A. Football Club, wiz Founded oan HATE..
The Celtic Football Club, Wiz Founded oan Luv…
Fur, if Yer Fundamental CREED..is Founded oan..
PROTESTING, aboot Sumtin’..
That Sumthin’,being,in this
Case.. The Roman Catholic Church.. tae which, the Celtic Football Club has Very Strong Fundamental Links..
It Is a Gold Plated Cinch..
That Ye Ur No..
IN LUV, wi’ that Somethin’!
Is that,Right?
Why, Sure….it’s….Damn. and…Double Damn.. Bloody Right!
Noo , Back tae Ma Opening statement..
Yep,Kiddo.. Ah Fear the Woist, wull Happen . in oor Upcoming
Confronto against the Sultans of Hate.
The G.A. wull be oot tae dae oor Club and OOR FANS… Mischief Grievous.
A Wounded Animal..is Whit They and thur Fans Ur,noo.
And. A Wounded Animal is a Very Dangerous Animal..which is
Trite, But. So…Trew!!
Kojo
Still, Laughin’, Though!
“The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works is the family.”
God Bless the Celtic Family…
HH
John Macmillan on Radio Scotland. About 21.45 in
We’ll meet again.
Don’t know where.
Don’t know when.
Songs to Play ?
never mind that, I would love the GB to do a live performance of old Rolling Shoulders Billy Bigots
“we dont do walking away”
Canamalar
Can you imagine the whole stadium singing it, one last GIRFUY, would be hilarious.
Unfortunately though, as we all know…they will take it out on every innocent they come across afterwards. HH
Another tune could be
I JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF
The White Stripes
Snake Plissken on 24 April, 2012 at 12:23 said:
Have you guys seen this?
http://kny.me/banner.png
>>>>>>>
spot on….not only are they hunbelievably thick,they are world-class illiterates too. stupid huns. i think they’re planning mass orcish mayhem on a grand scale. however,given the running of their criminal organisation (rfcia) i doubt they can organise anything properly. they really need to crawl back under the rock from whence they came to reflect and perhaps repent.
hahahahahaha…i’m laughing at myself.
of course they won’t do anything but wail and gnash their gums for eternity.
I’ve found the best way to expose a huns bitterness is ask for their thoughts of our manager
I think we sometimes forget folks that as much as its going to be hilarious to watch them die it is going to turn this lot into blood thirsty maniacs. celtic fans need to be careful more than ever when they go down.
Livibhoy – a bit unfair on the ole Muppets.
Now if it was the theme choon for ‘Fraggle Rock’…
…anyways, it should be Shirley and Co ‘ Shame shame shame shame shame shame
Shame on you’.
Does the transfer embargo of over 17 year olds have any qualifications or does it cover all religions?
That banner —- No more IMPARTIAL punishment????
There it is. They don’t like it when things are done fairly and impartially.
Enuff of this doom & gloom!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1maOiysZe-4
serge,
They are the only innocents in this whole fiasco,Ttey honestly believe that. Sick and twisted minds do acrobatics to justify their position.
stupid huns hehe
jimmci on 24 April, 2012 at 14:30 said:
I live in Plean(The Plean to the locals) its a mini Larkhall.I don’t frequent the pubs to much in fact I never go in The Plean Tavern known as the Billy for obvious reasons.The few times recently I’ve been in the Clansman I have noticed a hostile reaction from some of the better known ludge attenders. They really are hurting and you know want they say about a wounded animal
Why do Rangers fans hold the SFA accountable for not doing due diligence on Craig White? That’s up to the club, not the SFA. Apparently the seem to believe that it’s the SFA’s fault for not preventing SDM from selling his shares in RFC to White.
It’s like blaming your son’s teacher for his behaviour problems
John McMillan just sums them up.
The life boats are full, the ship is half submerged, but it was the captain on another ship thats the biggest problem.
He he stupid Huns
James Forrest
1.Lennys speech after the final game of last season.
2. 3-3 at killie.
3.F Fs penalty save V wee huns.
4.victory against rennes in europa league.
5. Responding in Support of our manager in the face of a MIB & Laptop Loyal
witchhunt.
6. THE fans (with special mention to the Green Brigade).
7,8,9&10 THE FANS
HAIL HAIL
Like a latter- day Kevin Keegan I would ‘love it’ if they carried out their hare brained walk out on Sunday and we blasted the Benny Hill theme over the tannoy*
*do tannoys still exist?
Sir David’s favourite song (allegedly)
A prophet took my hand on all souls day
He preached the value of deception
Changing shadows by shape shifters rules
Tales are never just for fools
The caught of conscience came before me
Presented me with a heavenly angel
He took my hand and asked me truths aside
To his questions I replied
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
Just close your eyes and make believe
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
I am happy to deceive you
He stood as tall as red wood trees
Drank tea from a seamstress thimble
I didn’t want to speak the honest truth
So I spit out lies that aimed to soothe
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
Just close your eyes and make believe
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
I am happy to deceive you
Sacred lies and telling tales
I can be who you want me to be
Sacred lies and telling tales
I can be who you want me to be
But do you want me?
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
Just close your eyes and make believe
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
I am happy to deceive you
Sacred lies and telling tales
I can be who you want me to be
Sacred lies and telling tales
I can be who you want me to be
But do you want me? But do you want me?
Jelly And Gelato on 24 April, 2012 at 14:43 said:
It’s like blaming your son’s teacher for his behaviour problems
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Trust me, that happens all the time….
TimJim
I stayed in Denny for a year and went to Plean for a house party. I thought I was going to get lynched when I turned up in a green T-shirt!
LB
What not Want sorry
My choice of song for Sunday, to honour our manager, Something Inside So Strong”. No idea who its by. (Music after the 60s is just a blur to me.)
Rolling Stones
This Could Be The Last Time
The Hives
Hate To Say I Told You So
Green Day
Letterbomb
Canamalar
They will take their anger out on anyone who gets in the way of their hairy hands & feet
I was only 13 when Celtic won 7-1 in the L C F. I lay on the floor listeniing to the game on radio. At the final whistle I ran outside and shouted Celtic beat Rangers 7-1 and there was 4 huns standing at the ice scream van. They all gave me that stupid wee boy look. I can still see their faces to this day!!!
I think my dad got me a double nuggett!!
Awe Naw,
We don’t always see eye to eye me auld mucker, but I have to say, your analogy of paupers voting for the quare one is possibly the most insightful thing I have read on the Hun mindset.
Please don’t think me patronising when I say, you’re a bright fella when you put the rage to one side..
Celtic to the core
must be MONEY MONEY MONEY (its so funny) :))))))
HAIL HAIL