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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Breaking news…..Harry Rednapp has accepted the England job part time as long as he is paid in cash.
Tennessee Tim
What you call “jelly”, we call “jam”.
I can understand why you thought it odd…
jamiebhoy76 says:
9 February, 2012 at 20:51
Hail, Hail Fellow CELTS!
I’ve been an avid lurker for ages & love this site! There seems to be a proper familyesque banter on here with some intriguing points of view.
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naw there isnae.
With all this PR nonsense going on, it may be that cw is trying to keep the buns on board with these reports that they are trying to sign every donkey ‘on the farm’, until the HMRC decision, then offer them £24m in settlement…?…..what he didn’t cater for, in this Plan F, is that the debt has been building up over the months……to the point that it’s nearly as much as the tax bill now…..TICK TOCK
Jello – Who would a’ thunk it!
That’s an odd combo (to me), but I’ll not begrudge the happiness it brings you Bhoys.
TT
Dirtymac,
You forgot about the beast !
The annals of history will point out that he started the wrecking ball rolling.
And it is right and it is fitting.
HH
martin42 says:
9 February, 2012 at 20:32
Glad you had a great birthday and very thoughtful of Neil and the Bhoys to give you a great present.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Folly Folly,
Will have a 70th every week of the season if it produces performances and results like last night.
The last time we played on my actual birthday was 8th February 2000 when a team from a lower division put us out of the Cup and our stricker refused to play in the 2nd half.
Waited a long time to erase THAT memory.
Cheers,
Martin42.
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo says:
9 February, 2012 at 21:16
Dirtymac,
You forgot about the beast !
The annals of history will point out that he started the wrecking ball rolling.
And it is right and it is fitting.
HH
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Naw I didnae – 5th on my list.
The Germans call jelly directly translated as wiggle pudding …yup they call it as they see it….eventually. The initial descriptive sentence tends to be condensed into one word by removing the spaces.
HH
From the BBC -Daniel Cousins…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16967931
Tennessee Tim
The reasons why it has to be Jelly
bankiebhoy1 says:
9 February, 2012 at 21:13
Spot on Sir.
And anyone who is worried about the power of a neutered cat, should start reading modern history.
HH
Lennybhoy,
Was a great day and a great night, will remember it for a long long time.
Martin42
‘I’m told former Rangers chairman Alistair Johnston has formally requested the Insolvency Service to investigate the takeover by Craig Whyte’
https://twitter.com/#!/markdaly2/status/167702872161665024
Mmmmm
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.insolvency.gov.uk/cib/index.htm
Belated happy birthday Martin, glad you had a great day and night :-)
Greenlion 2 Thanks for that. Are you going to the quiz on Saturday night ? If you are good on music join our team. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Dirtymac,
Apologies ..I blame the font and my secret obsession that he has hardly been mentioned but not by your good self though it took me twice to notice. Went out off the leash last night after the game ..great night but suffering a wee bit noo.
Again sorry and well done.
A few lists need compiled btw.
HH
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
Our family share three season cards and my cousin has dropped out for this weekend so I am taking my two boys again.
They have no idea of the possible significance of the events of the last few seasons, far less the next few days/weeks.
Can anyone tell me what the appropriate dress code might be for Saturday?
I’m thinking a combination of hoops, shamrock and scythe topped with a jelly and ice cream bunnett.
I have no way to prepare them for the fun to come, best let them see it themselves.
Hehehe
Rico – Scorched earth policy was a phrase I heard. Worrying indeed!
dirtymac – that’s a long list of shame, but I would list all the heroes of the Laptop Loyal name by name….we owe them big time. Their covering up, propoganda and selective reporting has helped to take their beloved club to the edge of the abyss.
We should give them medals….! :-)
T4
Martin42
With that name I was always last on the lists. You made it ‘last will be first”. It was really my big pleasure to speak to good lady and to you yesterday.
Is there anyone else who is coming round to kinda liking the MBB?
Seriously with the cast of characters who are lining up against him I am beginning to like the cut of his jib.
From the ever impressive cartuja
http://twitpic.com/8hr4nh
good evening bhoys
just read that bbc report on cousins
by willie mckay
10 week contract @ 7500 a week
then the ra gers offer 5000 a week
now they will not return his calls
by friday they will want him on a jobs seekers allowance
havingapartwhenthehunsdiex csc
Vougepunter:
Maybe a bit young but well travelled!
Saint Stivs:
Aye there is!
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Thanks for the welcomes, now that I’ve got off my lazy arse & registered, I might have a few worth whilst things to say if future!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
A good evening to you and a doff of my – rather elegant – hat. Hows it hangin?
Mark Daly story now on BBC website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16975105
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16975105
Hmmmm
Yes, this is Willie McKay from Monaco. I want you to please give me a call on area code 215-222-4209 and I’m calling in reference to the music business. Thank you.”
DOVE: Hey how ya doin’ Sorry ya can’t get through Why don’t you leave your name And your number And I’ll get back to you Hey how are ya doin’ Sorry ya can’t get through But leave your name (uh) And your number And I’ll get back to you.
MrZ
the first shall be last and the last shall be first….
According to the lyrics of this popular Childrens Song, Craig Whyte has massively overpaid for his purchase of Ibrox. And it prophecies that there will be diminishing returns on this investment.
Five currant buns
FIVE currant buns in a baker‛s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a boy, with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
FOUR currant buns in a baker‛s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a girl, with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
THREE currant buns in a baker‛s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a boy, with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
TWO currant buns in a baker‛s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a girl, with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
ONE currant bun in a baker‛s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a boy, with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
Alastair Johnston asks for inquiry into Rangers takeover
Former Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston has asked the government’s insolvency service to clarify “certain financial arrangements” relating to the takeover of the club.
Craig Whyte acquired Rangers from Sir David Murray last year, but the club remains financially troubled.
Last week Whyte admitted using funds of about £20m from the company Ticketus in a deal over future season ticket sales.
Johnson said: “Rangers’ stakeholders are now demanding full transparency.”
“I have had numerous approaches following the recent revelations in the press about the acquisition of Rangers Football Club and the use of future season ticket money.
“I am not in a position to answer all the questions put to me, but I do recognise the issue is causing much concern.
“I believe this is a prevalent view amongst Rangers’ stakeholders who are now demanding full transparency about the funding of the acquisition of the club, its current financial status, and most importantly, the way forward.
“In order to allow all of the options potentially available to stabilize the club be explored, there must be total disclosure of all the underlying obstacles that need to be surmounted in order to achieve this.
“Therefore, in my capacity as the chairman of the club during the period when it has been alleged that certain financial arrangements of concern were executed by the buyer, I have formally requested that the Intelligence & Enforcement Directorate investigate and clarify this matter once and for all which is surely in the interests of all concerned.”
AJ
eh???
Bear-faced cheek.
Welcome jamiebhoy….the first 6weeks are the worst !
Hh
Belated bday wishes to martin42 ..hope all the bhoys treated you well
blantyretim
Are you sure? Even if there are still few games to play before the season ends?
I know, I know. My mistake :-)
jungle jam?
You be careful what you post on here,now. I don`t want people accusing me of inaccuracies in spelling, grammar and punctuation just because of one, little letter.
J Jim
Therefore, in my capacity as the chairman of the club during the period when it has been alleged that certain financial arrangements of concern were executed by the buyer, I have formally requested that the Intelligence & Enforcement Directorate investigate and clarify this matter once and for all which is surely in the interests of all concerned.
Brass neck or what?