Our old friend Cognitive Dissonance was at play again last night. Hearts manager, Paolo Sergio, seemed to accept Stephen Elliot’s second minute attempt was cleared so quickly officials might not have had a chance to ascertain if it crossed the line, but he tried to reconcile his frustration at this reality by publicly adopting a position which, on reflection, he should accept is in contravention to the rules of the game.
Elliot’s attempt struck Joe Ledley, who was standing on the line with his arms stationary and by his side, before being cleared by Fraser Forster.
Sergio said, “If you don’t see the ball over the line then you should see the handball which is a penalty and a red card.”
It’s scarcely credible that the Hearts manager is unaware of the rules of the game which clearly establish that for a handball offence to be committed the player needs to deliberately use a hand or arm to play the ball, not have the ball played against his stationary hand or arm.
No one had much of a clue whether the ball had crossed the line or not until after watching multiple TV replays and even then, while I can understand the attacking team claiming a goal, TV evidence does not provide conclusive proof that the whole of the ball crossed the line.
This will no doubt be the source of Sergio’s frustration; his team could have taken the lead but didn’t. Armed with this frustration he then created a false scenario which allowed him to reconcile his feelings of grievance.
What a shower. Struggling to operate in the SPL and pay tax, disorganised team structure and afflicted by football’s Cognitive Dissonance epidemic.
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whitecrook tim says:
9 February, 2012 at 19:32
The Wean McGuinness & his multitude of siblings are the very heart of Clydeside Timdom.
You will never meet more Christian ( in it’s true sense) people.
God bless them.
Martin
Glad you enjoyed it amigo!
V
MWD
I am spreading the good news in ML9 again on Saturday evening….
Castle Greyskull = Good Guys (He-Man)
Snake Mountain = Baddies (Skeletor)
Another great piece by phil, we need to get him a plinth by Jinky ;)
Often wonder what he’ll do when the Huns footprints are washed away, but then I remember the generations of shame and deceit they gave the world, and I know his pen will be bsuy for many a year.
Incidentally, I’ve noted sexy the talk of retrospective punishments in taking away league titles is starting to rear her saucy little head in public talk. Here’s hoping she’s here for the long run and is realised.
RTC, the gift that keeps on giving.
Great result for Celts last night but I’m never happy with a game that’s done and dusted – game set and match before you’ve barely time to settle into your seat. Was all set for a great contest but Hearts were very poor regardless of the goal that never was. Let the good times roll.
Aparrently the ‘manager of the month award’ had to be delayed because Craigy, compo & clegg were sliding down a brae in a tin bath.
Evening bhoys…..
So another day closer to the end of the manky mob…
Have not posted for a few days, excellent performance last night….. especially /
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Full story will be online soon on BBC website
notthebus says:
9 February, 2012 at 18:47
Ouch!!
I don’t want to post the link incase it gets back to me but the Company we use for credit checks gives their Credit Limit as £0, but just as worrying the new company THE RANGERS FC GROUP LIMITED owned by Liberty Capital
High Risk – Suitable Guarantees Required
New Company – tread carefully.
In our view this company is a high credit risk. You must take suitable guarantees. Add to your monitoring list
OK ghuys we have lift off Hebcelt +1 MWD,Oldtim Angelgabriel,Lis\bon/ bhoy. I,m going to the Spice Garden then we could meet up at Jurys or the Crystal Palace. MWD don,t worry about the shekels sorry it,s taken so long. Hail Hail Hebcelt
BT,
Glad I come in handy sometimes.
Did you get my mail from Tuesday night?
Cheers,
Martin42
any jobs bhoys?
Let’s not be fooled buy all this talk from the MSM about the need for ragers to be kept in the SPL .
They are not just asking for ragers to be allowed back in ,they are asking for a strong ragers to be allowed back in .A ragers that can challenge Celtic for the title or even win it .
Even without the big tax case ,their business model is a disaster .They are having to sell all their big earners and downsize dramatically .What use would a ragers be that had no revenue from 100,000 of their next 4 yrs ST money ,tied to the JJB deal and paying everyone on the court steps .
No let’s make it clear ,they are wanting a ragers with a clean sheet ,no points penalties with the potential of new investment and revenue streams to be able to pay more for better players ,to will trophies .
All this for Scottish footballs benefit .
Well if that’s what benefits Scottish football ,then Scottish football is no good to me
hail hail
MWD just reread your post, are you entering your own team? If so no prob.Hail Hail Hebcelt
hebCelt
I’d suggested Crystal Palace or McSorleys.
CP is as cheap as chips do will be a good shout.
See you in there buddy.
MWD
I don’t want them to go bust….I want to see them suffer about ten years worth of abject misery scraping pennies together to sign duffers, desperately trying to qualify for the EL and dreading the next gubbing from the Mighty Hoops.
If they go bust, there will be blood….mostly ours!
T4
Hebcelt,
If I was up there I would …
Talking to John last night and hes gonna try to sort out some tickets so I can get up for a game. Hopefully one when you and the Bhoys are down. Say hello for me.
Hail Hail.
Lubo.
hebcelt
I’ve no really got a clue what’s happening.
Defo the oldyin, Angelgabriel and me. Others have not confirmed but going by Taggsy’s email there are a few singles and doubles. I’m sure we’ll sort it out easy enough on the night.
MWD
TTTT
10 years o that would be good and then bust.
Bust! Bust! Bust!
MWD
Any meet ups before or after the game?
T4
shut up mate…
ket them crash and burn….
@markdaly2
Mark Daly (BBC reporter) “I’m told former Rangers chairman Alistair Johnston has formally requested the Insolvency Service to investigate the takeover by Craig Whyte”
“Full story will be online soon on BBC website”
hmmmm
Lubo.
BT
What’s the story wae benefits of made redundant. What do you get?
MWD
ket let
flipping ipod…
I hope DM is caught up in any illegalities,
For a funnier description of the KUbler Ross model try you tube and type in Kubler Ross giraffe
Kwality
Lubo I should be able to help you out with tickets liase with John. Be hard to top the last game of the season last year,all the best.Hail Hail Hebcelt
congratulations MARTIN 42. You and I were probably at OLHS at the same time. I would be 2 years ahead of you. played with some good players including Phil Lynch and Big Billy
Hebcelt
Out of curiosity…. the Marag…..Willie John’s or Charlie Barley’s?
MWD
depends if its pilon/holiday pay etc..
if Mrs MWD is working you will get he haw other than JSA(c) for 6 months.. £67.00 per week..
maybe due increase or award of tax credits…
hen1rik says:
9 February, 2012 at 20:04
Willie McKay says birmingham are offering £20,000 but he’s happy to goto rangers for £5,000 cos this will be his last year so he wants to have rangers on his cv, I smell s$$$e.
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CV for what – it’s his last blooming year? And as Paulsatim says, he’s already got them on his CV.
Or does he want to have ‘I played an important role in the death of a Scottish Institution’?
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/rangers-preparing-for-the-end/
is TTT going on Saturday? 0))
I laughed as I typed that…
In the spirit of partying and fun which is very much a part of support just now could I suggest a little song (with apologies to the Drifters’ original) to add to our repertoire?
Come on over to Parkhead
Hey Bhoys, we’re having a party
We’ll be swinging, dancing and singing
Eating our jelly ice cream
We won’t get tired of dancing
We won’t get tired of singing
We’ll have fun, laughing at the Hun
Watching the Bhoys all day .. so
Come on over to Parkhead
Hey Bhoys, we’re having a party
We’ll be swinging, dancing and singing
Eating our jelly ice cream
KINGLUBO says:
9 February, 2012
Cheers I’m gutted you don’t want to meet:((.You could have told me how great a Celtic fan you are/ letter writer:))))
Lubo says:
9 February, 2012 at 20:41
Anyone remember the bizzare answer from AJ on the bbc programme about Whyte .
There are two words said around this club ,the 2nd is surrender and the 1st is no
I wondered why he said such a stupid thing at the time ,maybe we will find out soon enough .
When it’s time for Whyte to exit stage left ,I think AJ will be at the forefront of the new buyer appearing from the shadows .
I wonder if AJ will thank CW for playing his part perfectly .
hail hail
Oh for a massive Euromillions win.
In the firesale, I’d buy Ibrox and lease it to a newco based on current book valuation. Then change it’s name to Lisbon Lions Park in honour of Scotland’s greatest sporting moment – surely a move supported by all true fans of football.
roondthemCSC