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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Up over goal
I would say to that, Matthews is 19,
extremely fit, he is without doubt
the 1st choice RB. At this stage in the
season if it ain’t broke etc etc.
The competition for places in our
team should virtually wipe out
complacency. If you fear for your
place you are a dangerous, hungry player.
As the great Apollo Creed said ‘eye of
the tiger’..
We have it.
Brimmer
celticinthesun says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:37
“Best case scenario for me would be several independant groups claiming to be the real Rangers. Including one from a group of fans.”
I think that is what will happen with the Huns. I see it as a similar scenario to Wimbledon with Milton Keynes Dons and AFC Wimbledon.
In the case of the Huns it may be Kinning Park Gers and AFC (or more likely FTP) Rangers.
Either way, they start afresh with no history. The positive points here are they will never have had any sectarian signing policy or been banned from Europe.
Saint Stivs says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:48
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 ?
====================================================
A better view than a basement in Greenock…………….
Off for lunch, Jelly & Ice Cream
Catman
Has Cousin signed yet???
Not worried about him against us I just understand the damage he could do against the other 10 lesser teams.
What odds for a hattrick against Murderwell???
Livibhoy
Could Fergus actually be Victors father ???
Steinreignedsupreme says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:54
I think ultimately whoever controls Ibrox will be winner.
Hopefully it won’t be that simple. Perhaps there will be a few incarnations all taking a place on the sectarian spectrum of hunnery making their own particular claim to what Rangers are really about. That would be the spectacle I would most enjoy.
Sixtwo;
Absolutely brilliant, mate.
I had tears rolling down my face reading that. I could almost hear Johnny belt that out!
Working 1873 in was a masterstroke. You’ve brightened up a dull day!
Cheers
Forgot to add the lyrics of the last Verse of Glavegas – Ice Cream Van
Destroying the ground where the gruesome lays
Sectarianism and the hurtful racist ways
Bring back the glory days
Active citizenship
Theres a storm on the Horizon
RT
what about those bhoys who are off CQN for lent ?
Regards NewCo. As far as I can gather if a new buyer with no recorded history with previous owners/directors bought the whole package they could name themselves Rangers 2012 or Glasgow Rangers and I’m fairly sure HMRC would not be able to show it was a phoenix. Whereas if eg Ellis or Dave King bought the whole shebang and named it Glasgow Rovers, they may well go after.
The name is not that significant, it’s who is in control of the assets.
What is the Stars says:
10 February, 2012 at 12:00
Victor was put on this planet by god!
LB
A better view than a basement in Greenock…………….
Off for lunch, Jelly & Ice Cream
Catman
————
and now everyone is wondering why we were in a basement in greenock.
loose lips sink ships.
shhhoooshhhh
Mort / Cardiffbhoy
Cheers chaps :)
Just spent last half hour searching back through tweets trying to find that exact page…. maybe should have hit F5 first before I set out on my quest.
Will keep hold of that link this time as I imagine I may be needing to waggle it under some orcish noses relatively soon.
Good afternoon CQNers, is it wrong to be driving through the towns of Kilwinning and Dalry
with the Pogues blaring out?
A big GIRFUT, hehe
HH
Are the Lenten Flouncers allowed to lurk?
hoopeddreams says:
10 February, 2012 at 11:11
TBB
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agree, CW is the the guy who goes to auction buys a banger, someone nicks it and writes it off, CW claims on the insurance.
Fergus & Neil must be the ones to unfurl the flag this year. The man with the plan and the man they couldnt break have done as much for our club as Brother Walfrid & Jock. We must show our appreciation with this honour – we could also throw in a party with jelly & ice cream.
is craig whyte giving up rangers for lent ?
did i pick that up correctly.
Palacio67
I hope you are playing Dirty Old Town!
BILLY BHOY
Aye,and remember it WAS 1873.
NOT 1872.
Rewriting history.
I don’t remember them saying they won the ECWC in their centenary season,or their eponymously-named stand being opened a year late.
Nor do I remember them celebrating their tainted 9iar in their 125th,they were hoping for a huge party for their tenth.
I don’t understand this 1872,and neither do any of my by-now confused hun mates.
Palacio67 says:
10 February, 2012 at 12:06
Good afternoon CQNers, is it wrong to be driving through the towns of Kilwinning and Dalry
with the Pogues blaring out?
A big GIRFUT, hehe
——————–
aye, now get aff the pavements and back on the roads.
GIRUT indeedy,
TAL
hahaahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahahaha
Here is the question to ask when the time comes and you have a bear saying Rangers2012 are the most successful team in the world….
If you get into Europe after your 3 year ban what is your UEFA Club coefficient?
We know the answer is zero and they will only have the League co-efficient.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS says:
10 February, 2012 at 12:07
BILLY BHOY
Aye,and remember it WAS 1873.
NOT 1872.
Rewriting history.
I don’t remember them saying they won the ECWC in their centenary season,or their eponymously-named stand being opened a year late.
Nor do I remember them celebrating their tainted 9iar in their 125th,they were hoping for a huge party for their tenth.
I don’t understand this 1872,and neither do any of my by-now confused hun mates.
………..
The year of the first kickabout on Glasgow Green? Mibbie they did that but formed the football team the year later?
McNair is the greatest says:
10 February, 2012 at 12:07
Excellent Idea. Both Fergus and Neil should be there. Perhaps it will go someway towards our saying sorry to Fergus.
Palacio67 says:
10 February, 2012 at 12:06
Wrong? No. Reckless? Probably…
Rogueleader 12.09
Nice one!
Are we actually witnessing the Minty Python’s life of Craig Whyte?
“He’s not the Messiah. He’s a very naughty boy!”
__
Craig: Excuse me. Are you the Govan People’s Front?
Billy: Fuck off! We’re the People’s Front of Govan
__
Billy #1: If you want to join the People’s Front of Govan, you have to really hate the Tims.
Billy #2: I do!
Billy #1: Oh yeah, how much?
Billy #2: A lot!
Billy #1: Right, you’re in.
Remember to Always Look on the Bright Side of Life..
new article posted.
I’m really looking forward to using the past tense with them and what a ‘chase’ they are going to have trying to catch us with league titles etc.
Haggen-Daas and Hartley’s Strawberry jelly today.
Apologies if this has been posted already but heard a bhoy on Clyde last night say that the huns have to have audited accounts with logded with the SPL by 31st March or else they can’t play next season…
Anyone think they will make it?
Anyone still think Wee Fergus was a chancer?
I notice the cousin story they making big deal of reported salary.. Laugh a minute.. Think I ll stop buying The Herald ( in case any journos on our site here).. The front page Hun splash too .. It’s all getting too biased and puffed out chests..
Tell everyone you know… That we re top of the league and your no’…
HH
Cw Lullaby
nignt night craig
Fleagle are we still doing horses?
I cannae remember the last winner I tipped.
If we are, I fancy Ubi Ace at Musselburgh but will go
SANTEFISIO 2.45 Lingfield NAP.
Good luck everyone.
EC67
Good morning CQN punters…
All naps here today, please.
Cheers, fleagle1888
CQN Saturday Naps Competition – Week 26 Standings
A couple of decent naps last week… well done to Bull67 (Emma’s Gift @8/1) and What is the Stars (July Days @15/2).
+£ 9.50 Cathal (6)
+£ 7.00 voguepunter (3)
+£ 6.08 bobbymurdoch’s winklepickers (6)
+£ 5.83 fleagle1888 (5)
-£ 0.25 What is the Stars (4)
-£ 0.58 Rockon (6)
-£ 3.50 twists n turns (3)
-£ 5.75 Eurochamps67 (5)
-£ 7.50 wolfetonebhoy (3)
-£ 9.70 Som mes que un club (2)
-£13.00 Che (2)
-£13.50 Raymac (2)
-£16.50 hunza rugli (2)
-£17.00 BULL67 (1)
-£17.50 PFayr (2)
-£26.00 oldtim
-£26.00 The Token Tim
-£26.00 tommytwisttommyturns
*No selections from – hunza rugli, Som mes que un club
Cheers, fleagle1888
Ostland 2.35pm Muss for me pls.
Royal Tara in the 310 at Musselburgh,fingers crossed for a wee winner!
Morning Fleagle and all.
I will opt for:
INGLEBY SPIRIT 15.45 Musselburgh.
p.s Fleagle. I selected several last week and every time i turned over to 415, the meetings were either postponed or being in the process of being abandoned!
Better luck this week I hope.
All the best to everyone.