I was at primary school during the 1979 devolution referendum. It’s fair to say many in the Celtic community were suspicious of the SNP due to the hostile attitudes some of the party leadership had to the Irish diaspora in their midst.
Fresh blood brought change to the SNP in the 1980s, there were even overtures to Irish nationalism. Alex Salmond cemented these changes, broadened the appeal of the party towards new and multi-generation immigrants, and asserted the SNP’s multi-faith credentials. He also became close friends with disgraced Cardinal O’Brien (which is no reflection on Mr Salmond).
At the height of his political powers Salmond appears to have overreached. Something would be done about men shouting at football games. From now on only certain flavours of nationalism would be favoured, acceptable, perhaps even legal. MSP Christine Graham let the Scottish Parliament know, the problem was that Celtic fans were not acting illegally, so the law had to change.
The Axe the Act candidate in today’s Glasgow City Council, Govan, by-election, Thomas Rannachan has brought the consequences of Salmond’s largess to his door. The SNP are defending the seat but one year out from the battle Salmond really needs to win, his shoddy attack on football fans is set to undermine him. As an independent Rannachan may not win, but he has put the First Minister on the back foot.
George Ryan’s funeral will take place at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow, at 10:00 on Monday. All are welcome.
Sean’s book’s here, fill your boots:
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Louis The Pious 15:30 york
Thankfully I realised a long time ago i’m not very good at this tipping lark :))
Haikbidiac 2:55 York
thanks again fleagle, and hope for better luck to everyone else today!
HH
Missed the price big time but 2:15 Hexham HIGHBURY HIGH.
Good luck.
Lads, my nap is :
Out of Bounds (2.20 York) with the Fallon/Godolphin combination.
Happy punting y’all…
fleagle1888
Potters Cross 3.35 Chepstow
Twists n Turns.
You have mail.
Fleagle – I’ll go for Sudirman in the 2:35 at Newmarket.
T4
hot streak 2.35 n/mk
Green Door 2.35 Newmarket
Balder Succes in the 4.15 at Chepstow for me bhoys, be lucky
I vote yes
Aye Fleagle, would be better if I picked the correct day, it is running tomorrow.
CQN Saturday Naps Competition : Week 10 results & standings
BULL67 was our only winner this week (Balder Success @5/2).
+£17.00 Rockon Neil Lennon (4)
+£13.00 Bada Bing (3)
+£ 7.50 What is the Stars (2)
+£ 4.50 16 roads (2)
+£ 2.50 fleagle1888 (2)
+£ 2.00 bonbhoy (2)
+£ 1.00 Som mes que un club (1)
-£ 1.00 valentinesday (2)
-£ 3.00 BULL67 (2)
-£ 3.00 El Madrigal (1)
-£ 5.50 MHARK67 (1)
-£ 5.80 voguepunter (1)
-£ 6.25 Che (1)
-£ 6.50 twists n turns (1)
-£ 7.00 BMCUWP (1)
-£ 7.50 PF Ayr (1)
-£ 8.19 Burgas Hoops (1)
-£ 8.20 Sponsored by Cheetah (1)
-£10.00 Cathal
-£10.00 gordybhoy64
-£10.00 green T
-£10.00 Kilbowie Kelt
-£10.00 leftclicktic
-£10.00 Magnificentseven
-£10.00 pedrocaravanachio67
-£10.00 petec
-£10.00 tommytwiststommyturns
-£10.00 unionbearBhind
*No selection (wk 10) : Burgas Hoops, gordybhoy64, Kilbowie Kelt, Magnificentseven, pedrocaravanachio67, petec
*Non-Runners :
Cheers, fleagle1888