It doesn’t really matter to me how other people write their own history. If Queens Park claim to be the same Club as the Queen of Clubs, they are welcome to, as long as they respectfully allow me to express scepticism. Fortunately, Queens Park’s business model is not dependent on making such an outlandish claim.
A whole lot of nonsense has been written on the subject of a recently liquidated football club, “it was the holding company that was liquidated”, when it wasn’t actually a holding company, and then we have claims about advice from a “panel of the London Stock Exchange”, which was quickly withdrawn.
We are asked to believe that a football club cannot go out of business. It’s an interesting thought, not one I subscribe to, but interesting nonetheless. If you are happy with this belief, fair play to you, it doesn’t matter what anyone else believes.
I’ve met Jim Spence. He’s a guy who emerged from the Dundee Untied fanzine world and established a reputable career in the game. His affinity for United has never been hidden, nor should it be. United, as all clubs, have gone through periods of turmoil but Jim has called things as he has seen them, with his own club, and with others.
This week Jim made a comment about a football club which went into liquidation. It was more tempered than comments made by a former manager and director of the liquidated club, by the chief executive of its successor club, by all the contemporary newspaper coverage, and by the successor club’s current head of PR. Despite this, Jim has been on the receiving end of a sustained campaign by the thought police.
Jim may privately think what those at the successor club once said, but if he also wants to express those thoughts, the consequences can be acute.
He’s not alone. I know others in the media who have told me straight that they are not prepared to touch the Newco/Sameco subject, the resultant hassle is not what they got into journalism for.
Charlotte Fakes has given us a glimpse into how powerful people can manipulate and control Scotland. It has given reason to pause ahead of next year’s big decisions. The BBC and only the BBC are strong enough to stand up against bullying, you can forget the commercial media for one simple reason, this subject is the equivalent of commercial self-harm.
It wouldn’t seem like the weekend without Rangers International writing about going legal on someone or other, although I suspect they’ll be content having played to the gallery with this one and not trouble the BBC, but questions remain for the BBC, no matter what happens next.
I consume enormous volumes of BBC output every month, it is my first port of call for news, and often my last. It is one of the best aspects of British life, but if it can be intimidated like the commercial media, there is no point in it existing in the first place.
Fortify your journalists or shut the doors.
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MadMitch
11:01 on
9 September, 2013
It can stand till hell freezes over.
Wonder what Jim Spence’s next move is ?
¿ʍoɥʎuɐ ɐılɐɹʇsnɐ ʇnoqɐ ǝʇʎɥs ǝɥʇ llɐ s,ʇɐɥʍ
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
11:02 on 9 September, 2013
‘What ever happened to the noble sentiment of “children read this blog.”?’
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A sweary word or poisonous, callous and inhumane views.
And you object to the sweary word.
Sums you up.
sixtaeseven
11:00 on 9 September, 2013
“BBC SCOTLAND says its extremely sorry…”
Don’t see that in their quote.
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I think the BBC quote has been Awe Nawed. You’re not the first victim of his merry japes :-))
Awe Naw translates such statements and MSM articles into ” what they really meant when they said/wrote”.
A bampots Timeline view on things sevco
4:31pm
http://www.sfmonitor.org/2013/09/the-immortality-project/comment-page-8/#comments
when you have the time.:))
Till later all
be goodcsc
ernie lynch
11:06 on
9 September, 2013
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
11:02 on 9 September, 2013
‘What ever happened to the noble sentiment of “children read this blog.”?’
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A sweary word or poisonous, callous and inhumane views.
And you object to the sweary word.
Sums you up.
Only in your opinion.
Does anyone care about your opinion?
Burgas hoops
Are you trying to drive me insane? When I turn this flaming iPad upside down to see what you’ve typed, the screen corrects itself and your post is still upside down. I’m like a mad dug chasing my tail.
Burgas Hoops11:06 on 9 September, 2013
———————
Wife …”What are you done reading the computer upside down ya madman”
blushingcsc :))))))
Statistics ——
Some figures re Claims for Asylum in 2012 [ as recorded /reported by the UN ]
Germany —— 64.500
France ——–54,900
Sweden ——43,900
Switzerland —–25,900
Australia ——-15,800.
International fortnights-even with a wonderful event like yesterday-really don’t do the blog any favours.
Can we not just have a good old argument about Celtic?
Frankly,if Australia wants to elect a right-wing PM,that’s their prerogative. And largely due to the failings of its left-leaning predecessors.
Equally,it has a responsibility to the integrity of its own borders,subject to the mandated by popular vote policies of its current government.
You might not like those policies,but they have nothing to do with anyone who doesn’t live there.
Burgas hoops
Cracked it! I put my iPad on the floor and ran round to the other side of it, knelt down and read your post. The human brain, eh!
In answer to your question, our Antipodean friends had a General Election the other day. A right wing (Liberal) Jesuit educated, Catholic called Tony Abbott was elected. Mayhem has ensued on the Blog and a 2 day running battle has ensued between MacJay in support of the new guy and others in opposition. The debate has now moved on to issues of immigration.
I want Mike in Toronto to come on here and give me a categorical assurance that there is no impending General Election in Canada :-))
Macjay1:
One day a newly wed couple, with a newborn baby were warned that some government troops were on their way with murder in mind.
They fled their country to seek refuge in a neighbouring country.
Fortunately, Tony Abbott was not the PM of the country where they sought refuge.
Once a year huge amounts of money are spent, songs are sung, movies are made (& watched), decorations adorn walls everywhere, all to celebrate this family. A refugee family.
Next time you are out shopping for Christmas presents, you might want to ponder the story a little…
theoriginalsadiesbhoy @11:11
I just had a proper ‘lol’ there.
Cheers :)
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie
11:18 on 9 September, 2013
‘Equally,it has a responsibility to the integrity of its own borders,subject to the mandated by popular vote policies of its current government.
You might not like those policies,but they have nothing to do with anyone who doesn’t live there.’
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A facile and ridiculous point.
Apartheid.
NI under Stormont.
Segregation in the American South.
And that’s without risking someone invoking Godwin’s law.
~Moravcik Magic~
02:05 on 9 September, 2013
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Troubling post.
It seems to somehow be OK for us to profess whatever brand of Christianity we were born into, or discovered along the way, but to ignore the simple message of the man that so many of us profess to follow.
Don’t ever remember reading that Christ advocated turning away those who come to us seeking help.
Man mind thyself is the new mantra of many so-called Christians.
Never mind all that brotherly love nonsense. Let’s just be glad that a good Jesuit-taught Catholic is now calling the shots.
Jesus wept.
.
Gold Coast Tom..Update..
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geordie munro
11:23 on 9 September, 2013
theoriginalsadiesbhoy @11:11
I just had a proper ‘lol’ there.
Cheers :)
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Happy to have put a smile on your face. I was laughing myself at the absurdity of the situation. :-))
Well thank god some serious minded and sane people have an interest in discussing these issues.
South Of Tunis
11:14 on
9 September, 2013
Aug 23, 2012 – Australia will boost its refugee intake by more than 6000 people per year … The increase in the annual refugee quota from 13,750 to 20,000 …
ERNIE
It is not facile,because it is nowhere near the same argument.
Hyperbole to back up your point.
Total garbage.
Stackridge on the blog —.
Takes me back —–way back .
Saw them at the first Glastonbury Festival [1970 ] . I thought they were mega twee .
It was a £ 1 to get in . Farmer [ can’t remember his name ] provided free milk .
Summa of Sammi….
11:27 on
9 September, 2013
Brilliant news.
Please pass on my best wishes.
Jim Spence…………….?
…some say he wrestles bears…………..
hu’s taller than clouds
…and the sight of his red hair makes kittens smile……….
Jim Spence, Graham Spiers and Tom English are asked on Twitter why they don’t wind up Celtic supporters. Jim answers, “Honest answer from me is that I’ve never been treated with anything but respect from them”. That’s the end of him according to FF:
“So its now official, he’s now admitted to biased and unimpartial(or should that be partial) reporting.
Bring him down!”
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“He’s not thought that one through. Very foolish admittance”
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“As a reporter he doesn’t even reach the depths plumbed by Chick Dung”
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“Time to go to war with BBc Schotland and descend onto pacific quay. They are counting on our inability to mobilise”
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“Thats the silver bullet for him. He’s admitting he only goes for Rangers. The bias now obvious for all to see.”
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“If anything this just confirms the corruption and collusion going on in trying to kill Rangers .Just remember every single thing they do is planned and co-ordinated.”
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“BBC Sport in Scotland struggles to be even neutral when it comes to reporting on Rangers and neutral should be the absolute minimum standard required of a public service broadcaster.”
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“BBC Scotland refuted the findings of the Trust claiming they did not understand Scottish cooperate law” [barrel-making regulations?]
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‘Is it true that Graham Spiers (the discredited journalist) has tweeted “are the stasi still after Jimbo?”
I take offence to that – he is calling the entire Rangers support East German “Secret Police”. They may have been one of the most effective and repressive intelligence and secret police agencies in the world.
If only we were like that. Also the Stasi motto was “Schild und Schwert der Partei” (Shield and Sword of the Party)…… we may have a song that is similar.
But I think I read this a racist and xenophobic slur on the entire Rangers support – why did he choose that term?’
MacJ @ 11.05
If you can’t or wont answer the question then stay out of the debate.
I think this Pierre/ Henrik forward pairing has some potential for the rest of the season- of the other trialists yesterday I’d maybe take a gamble with the boy Terry at the back and Barry in the middle- as squad players of course
~moravcik magic~
11:22 on 9 September, 2013
Macjay1:
One day a newly wed couple, with a newborn baby were warned that some government troops were on their way with murder in mind.
They fled their country to seek refuge in a neighbouring country.
Fortunately, Tony Abbott was not the PM of the country where they sought refuge.
Once a year huge amounts of money are spent, songs are sung, movies are made (& watched), decorations adorn walls everywhere, all to celebrate this family. A refugee family.
Next time you are out shopping for Christmas presents, you might want to ponder the story a little…
…………………………..
Don’t want to get involved in the Australian election debate but that was a very good point. It is extremely difficult for any Christian to contest it.
Jim Spence @bbcjimspence 1h
Day off today, so about to get on my bike and do what Norman Tebbit suggested.
Sounds like Jim may be looking for another job ?
Paul67
Any news on the accounts?
South Of Tunis
Michael Eavis
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie
11:28 on 9 September, 2013
Your argument is that Australia can do what it wants and it’s no one’s business but the Australians.
Correct?
Jim Spence disnae look for jobs…………………….
Jobs introduce themselves to MR SPENCE
……and enquire politely if he might
consider the opportrunity……….
~Moravcik Magic~
11:22 on
9 September, 2013
On the other hand,how do you deal with people who jump the queue by flying into Indonesia and paying people smugglers 10,000 dollars to get a place on a leaky boat?
1.000 drowned already.
Economic migrants who steal the place of the very people we would both love to assist.
Yes.I did say both.
You are aware of the crimes committed in this country by these “refugees”,I take it.
Summa of Sammi….
11:27 on 9 September, 2013
Please if you can pass on my/ our (if I can be so presumptuous) best wishes.
And tell him to get back on here as soon as possible.
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy
11:32 on
9 September, 2013
Absolutely agree.
GENUINE refugees.
Not backdoor economic migrants.
‘ Australia…… a country where refugees make up not a third, not a tenth, but in fact well below half a per cent of our population.’
http://www.news.com.au/national-news/australia8217s-view-on-global-refugee-problem-is-8216distorted8217-says-tim-costello/story-fncynjr2-1226681859346
Corporate Australia…..filling their boots, creating misery and telling the victims to GTF
http://www.aucampaignforburma.org/AUDirtyList.htm
and as for vegemite ….