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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ernie lynch says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:20
They have to be left in no doubt that they’ve been beaten.
Well done sir! In 12 words you have stated our position exactly! Brilliance; our equivalent of the Gettysburg Address.
Respect :-)
Liviboy
I don’t know who I like more Whyte or McCann.
McCann made is great again, but Whyte is such a good laugh.
I do not know if I have been happier than I have over the last few weeks if it hadn’t been for Whyte.
3 nil to the celts tomorow !
VOTE YES TO INDEPENDENCE YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENCE !
Ernie
Excellent.
Ernie Lynch @ 11.21
There’s an unnerving clarity in that post.
In response to hun complaints about other clubs singing, this is the reply they got…
To ensure future enquiries reach the correct department, are recorded and appropriately actioned, please direct all correspondence to Strathclyde Police contactus, a link for which you will find on the Strathclyde Police website.
On direction received from the area Procurator Fiscal Service the term of ‘hun’ and of ‘Tim’ are at present, not being treated as a sectarian comment when used solely with no other aggravating factors. Clearly with the development of pending legislation or future case law then police action in relation to certain words or phrases may change. The Football Coordination Unit of Scotland are committed to engaging with supporters groups to discuss amongst other things songs sung at football. This is with a view to taking on board supporters opinions, liaising with the procurator fiscal and providing advice and guidance to supporters.
Match reports are used on a weekly basis to report to the football authorities a wide range of behaviour which includes inappropriate supporter behaviour. Strathclyde Police will continue to fully utilise this reporting method as one of the tools available to positively influence supporters.
Kind regards
Simon Wright
Can somebody tell me who is Simon Wright and what office, authority, or title, does he have?
Did Rogne pick up a slight injury against those rabid hyenas?
Maybe he was just taken off,so that Dan could get a wee run out?
As for leaving wee Matthews out of the starting line-up on Saturday…very good mate,very good thinking indeed.
I’ll probably be called the proverbial – “jobby in the pool of ice cream & jelly” for this ? Who cares ?
I think that, after Kelvin Wilson’s deplorable showing v’s them in the 4-2 game @ibrokes this season….
I think sneaky sally will be looking for, laughatme & Cousin to, smash big KW, Stephen McManus style all under the licence of, an assortment of MIB’S! they know how to get, down ‘n’ dirty! BEWARE!
Hail! Hail!
When did Hull register with the SFA
They cannot be allowed to get away with that surely.
archdeaconsbench: 10 February, 2012 at 11:07
“Is that Tom Waits in that clip???”
It is Tom Waits. Down By Law – an excellent picture.
Lennon n Mc….Mjallby says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:22
It was Hannah that said that, an incredible statement i.e. the ruling body better not involve itself with anything that may upset Rangers’ plans- or else!!
On a lighter note do we all have our designer Celtic FC jellymoulds ?
jellyandicecreamcsc
http://www.jellyvision.co.uk/jelly-moulds-shop/football-jellies.php
Haha ya HUNS GIRFUY!
brimmer
You must learn to love the Cha and achieve inner calm.
I think Matthews is the better RB, but the fullbacks will be putting in a power of work in this formation – let Cha share the burden, plus he always raises a smile (albeit an alarmed, frozen one for some).
HH
Can’t wait for game tomorrow.. It’s an honour and privilege to be able to go and watch Celtic play football live.. To be fit healthy and able to buy a ticket,to live near Paradise. There are days I reflect on my luck and am grateful..
HH
TBB
Thanks.
Best case scenario for me would be several independant groups claiming to be the real Rangers. Including one from a group of fans.
The Govan Rangers
The Royal Rangers
The Racist Rangers
The Rangers of Hared.
Not that it matters because he is a big diddy anyway, because who would want 5k a week instead of 20K and would want Rangers twice on his CV.
McKay are you for real?
Remember “I’d rather stay at Hull”
And what about his contract that allowed him to play for Gabon, the window is shut.
Deary Deary me.
How low can you go?
Interesting to note that Alistair hopes that Cousin can “hit the ground running” if/when he joins them.
I thought that it is a prerequisite for any of their players to be able to hit the ground whilst running!
Livibhoy
Below is a list of Fergus McCanns attributes as set out by yourself
McCann had a plan
McCann had money
McCann faced a barrage of abuse in the press
McCann had a stadium to build
McCann told the fans what he would do and delivered
McCann made mistakes and the fans let him know it
McCann was under appreciated
McCann made a fortune (Only man in football to do so in such a short time frame)
McCann is a real Celtic supporter
McCann is not a billionaire but is very rich and is astute with a proven track record
McCann took on the SFA and won
McCann was not liked by everyone but had a job to do and done it
McCann had some cracking bunnets
Reports that Fergus McCann likes Jelly & Ice Cream are uncomfirmed as yet.
HOWEVER LIVIBHOY YOU FORGET THIS
He once won an arm wrestling contest with Victor Wanyama
Unconfirmed reports say that Victor was only 3 years of age at the time and is still seeking a rematch
“World’s First Venison Ice Cream Secures Fresh Awards Nominations for Tricker PR”
No joke, Royal Deeside as well, HM will be having Vension ice cream & Jelly
KevJungle says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:32
Well then,in that case – we just start the game with big Dan,instead of Kelvin Wilson.
Try not to worry about it too much.
From KDS;
CelticResearch @CelticResearch Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Those Administration jungle drums have just beat a little louder. #getyerjellysetting
the Rangers of Hatred*.
lucky number 7
This was probably it
http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/00ccf9795975f8e8a9108ae9becdd074/compdetails
Exact record from companies House. Celtic Plc is the same company as The Celtic Football and Athletic Company Limited, just a different name.
Mort
Goldstar
It just goes to show you,everytime the clamour to unjustifiably help the huns cause to the detriment of Celtic-
Flaggate,Review Panels,Ref Strike,Cadete,amongst many many totalling incidencies and off park politics,it always ends up going against them in the long run,now we’ve had the SFA ducking out of its responsibility regards fit n proper testing and look where its got the hun.
It leads me to take comfort when thinking about the newco parachute scenario.
lucky number 7 – from Companies House today :
Celtic plc incorporated on 12 April 1897.
At the time of Fergus takeover, looks like the company changed name from the The Celtic Football And Athletic Co. Ltd, which now has it’s date of incorporation stated as 11th October 1994 and is a subsidiary of the plc.
Despite what the hurting huns say we are still the same company we were before Fergus took over the business.
Totalling- footballing.
Any jelly and ice cream playlist would have to include tracks from Cream, Sweet, Blancmange and The Sunday’s (geddit) for starters … also that old Captain Beefheart favourite Ice Cream For Crow – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSeSQI16ZE0
OK
It’s approaching Friday afternoon and I’m disappointed. So far I have been unable to locate an establishment offering half price jelly and ice-cream cocktails between 5 and 7. Come on Bar Stewards….you know you want to.
My patronage is assured!
HH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdRi4rEUW-E&feature=related
In Lenny We Trust.
need a bit of help bhoys.
give me ten minutes of your valuable time, and at your next break, or if you can at your workstation , or sitting in your house
play the Moravcik67 WORLD CLASS CELTIC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ZKQfp7D6U
Sitting here in Paisley looking over the Arnotts building, and just wanting to reach out and share.
jelly and ice cream anyone ?
what about Ice Cream Van- Glasvegas – great song. “I keep waiting for the Ice cream van to come”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSH3E1Go-Kk&feature=player_detailpage
Kittoch-Willie McKay is an ex fireman,he was one of those guys who tried to make a bit of extra money working part-time.He was an “opportunist” and could turn a coin.He would regularly hand panel lines into the Station dressed in overalls with a builders lorry parked in the back yard,allegedly.
Sixteen roads to Golgotha says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:47
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Hear, Hear!
Hail! Hail!
Off to bed now.
May God Bless ‘Every’ Celtic Fan
D/line 1-1 Huns
Celts 4-1 ICT.
Bada bing,
Loved your use of the word allegedly!
blantyretim says:
10 February, 2012 at 09:25
On the train this mornig reading the sciaf advert as you do I
noticed the proclaimers are giving up puddings for lent
got me thinking is ice cream and jelly a sweet or a pudding?
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I have it on excellent authority that the Official Ending of Rangers during Lent will bring about an automatic 3 day suspension of any Lenten Observances undertaken – this will be a compulsory period of excess, failure to comply will be a mortal sin.
Jelly and Ice cream all round when it happens. My own Jelly shall be that fancy stuff made out of champagne. Should cleanse the pallet nicely after the big fat cigar I have stored and ready to go for the occasion.
My only dilema is whether I should go with a Scotch or Irish Whiskey. I like both. I prefer a good Scottish Single Malt but somehow a large Irish seems more appropriate! There will be Guinness to wash it down in any case……..
What is the Stars says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:38
Fergus McCann facts:
Fergus had a £1 on Celtic to beat Rangers 7-1 in the League Cup Final 1957.
He then took Craig Whyte’s grandmother to the dancin!
The man is a money & love machine.
LB